Water Country
"That's right. Because of Sasuke's situation, Inabi awakened this type of eye just like you." This can be considered an unexpected surprise. Including Uchiha Inabi, the clan head's lineage already has three pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan, which is one more pair than at the end of the Warring States period in Konoha. In a few years, when Sasuke grows up, he should be able to gain another pair of Mangekyo using this method.
"Is that so? It seems that Brother Inabi's feelings for Sasuke are no less than mine. I was quite out of line just now, please don't take it to heart, Brother Inabi."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Itachi bowed deeply to Inabi. No one understood the feeling of awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan better than himself. The fact that Inabi was able to awaken those eyes because of Sasuke showed that Sasuke was no different from his own younger brother in his heart.
"Uh, no need for that. I didn't take it to heart. After all, it's understandable that you couldn't control your emotions in that situation."
What do you mean by saying your feelings for Sasuke are no less than yours? That's a big misunderstanding...
I was only able to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan because of Mika and Yuna's safety and future life; it had nothing to do with Sasuke. Oh well, it's good that Itachi thinks that way. Anyway, I'm working under the clan leader, so I might as well take this opportunity to improve my standing with him.
Konoha, Hokage's office~
"I didn't expect them to act so quickly. We're so grateful for Gen's intervention; otherwise, things probably wouldn't have ended so easily."
Upon hearing the report from the Anbu, Tsunade secretly pondered that not only the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but also the One-Tail Jinchuriki from Sunagakure was now in Konoha. Judging from that organization's goals, this defeat would not stop them from eyeing the Tailed Beast.
"Lady Tsunade, your subordinates are handling the administrative affairs now. You should go to Kushina's place as soon as possible."
It hasn't been long, and the other side has already come knocking on our door. Luckily, Uchiha Gen intervened, otherwise they would have really succeeded. Lady Tsunade is really unreliable.
"Okay, okay, Shikaku, you're getting more and more long- Shikaku. Kushina's situation isn't urgent. The enemy just suffered a defeat; they won't come back so quickly. How are your preparations going with the Land of Iron? I plan to bring Kushina and Naruto to the Five Kage Summit."
After what's happened, it's best for Naruto to stay away from the Ninja Academy for now. Until the Akatsuki issue is resolved, it's best to keep him by your side.
"Don't worry, Lady Tsunade, everything is ready." Although bringing Naruto along is a bit inconvenient, with Lady Kushina, a Kage Level fighter, and Lady Tsunade protecting him, everything should be fine.
"Hmm, Jiraiya's Jiraiya? Still gathering information everywhere and can't get in touch?" Judging from the description given by the Anbu, the red-haired guy is clearly one of the three people Jiraiya trained back then. Although it's unknown what those three brats have gone through all these years, it should be easier for Jiraiya to gather information on that.
"Um, the last message I received from Lord Jiraiya was in the Land of Snow. According to Lord Jiraiya, he discovered traces of the missing-nin Orochimaru in the Land of Snow."
They were both taught by the same master. Even if Lord Jiraiya were to confront Orochimaru, he might not be able to bring himself to do it. Besides, Orochimaru's ability to protect himself is well-known in Konoha. Jiraiya will probably return empty-handed again this time.
"Heh~ This idiot is really persistent. Send a message to him to come back. There are more important things waiting for him here." Jiraiya knew Orochimaru's situation in the Land of Snow all too well. It was basically a pipe dream for Jiraiya to try to bring Orochimaru back.
"Yes, Lady Tsunade, I'll have someone arrange it right away." In these turbulent times, it's indeed not suitable for Lord Jiraiya to stay outside.
The Land of Water, Kirigakure ~
"You, why were you walking so fast just now? Did someone in your family throw a tantrum?" Terumi Mei, who had succeeded as the Fifth Mizukage, asked the man in front of her with slight displeasure.
"Something happened in Konoha. Those guys who stole your Kirigakure's tailed beast were planning to kidnap Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Luckily, I have a clansman there, so they asked me to go help."
Seeing the Fifth Mizukage, Uchiha Gen patiently explained. After all, the atmosphere had been built up to that point, and it would be very unethical for him to suddenly pull up his pants and run away.
"What? Those guys actually dared to invade Konoha to capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? Tsk tsk, they've never died before. With you around, they probably suffered a bloody defeat this time, right? Great, this can be considered revenge for our Kirigakure."
Terumi Mei she recalled the Kage Level ninjas who had recently invaded Kirigakure and captured the Six-Tails and Three-Tails. Since the Kirigakure's founding, when had Kirigakure ever suffered such a loss? Two Tailed Beast were being brazenly seized by outsiders, and she, the Fifth Mizukage, was powerless to do anything about it. If it weren't for Genji's insistence on supporting her, she, the Fifth Mizukage, would probably have been dismissed by now.
Fortunately, this organization not only captures the tailed beasts of Kirigakure, but also Takigakure, Kumogakure, and Konoha. Compared to that, the capture of Kirigakure's tailed beasts is not such a big deal.
Terumi Mei's current mentality is like Chiang Kai-shek's in 1951: 800,000 troops fighting 600,000, getting driven back to Taiwan, and becoming despondent. Then in 1951, the mainland launched a 1-on-16 attack, forcing the US to sign a treaty at the 38th parallel. With this comparison, her sense of superiority immediately rises, doesn't it?
The reason our Kirigakure is considered weak is because the village has just experienced turmoil, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki is disobedient, the Three-Tails is still largely uncontrolled, and the Fifth Mizukage has only recently taken office. That's why the enemy was able to exploit the situation. But look at your Kumogakure! The Fourth Raikage is in his prime, the Eight-Tails Killer B and the Two-Tails Yugito are renowned Ninja World and Perfect Jinchuriki, and this is it? You even had your Tailed Beast forcibly taken from your village! Do you even deserve to eat at the same table as our Kirigakure? Go sit at the same table as Takigakure...
"You're mistaken. Although they suffered some losses, I didn't capture them. While those two weren't as strong as me, one of them possessed a space-time Dōjutsu. If they wanted to leave, I couldn't stop them."
"Space-Time Dōjutsu? Is that guy named Uchiha Obito? He even invaded our Kirigakure with Azure Dragon of Akatsuki and stole Ao's Byakugan. Um... although the Byakugan belongs to your Konoha Hyuga Clan Konoha..." Terumi Mei face full of indignation, suddenly remembered that the Byakugan didn't belong to Ao either. If their Kirigakure could steal from the Hyuga Clan, it was reasonable for others to steal from their Kirigakure as well. There was nothing to criticize; at most, they could only complain about their own lack of strength.
"Huh? Indeed, Uchiha Obito really deserves to die. As a member of the Uchiha Clan, he actually betrayed his own clan and village. Don't let me run into him. If I do, I will tear him to pieces."
Invading Kirigakure? Stealing the Byakugan? Yes, it was that beast Uchiha Obito did it.