Bang!
A ball of blazing fire erupted in the heart of Hoshigakure. Several Explosive Tags combined with a Fire Release ninjutsu alarmed the guarding ninja inside.
"Bad news! Lord Hoshikage! We're under attack!"
A ninja rushed in frantically, his body still bearing injuries from the explosion.
"What?!"
Explosions rang out continuously outside, and the Hoshikage immediately organized his forces to stop the attackers' rampage.
He sent two Elite Jonin over while remaining behind to protect the Meteorite. Over the years, some petty thieves had infiltrated Hoshigakure in hopes of obtaining the Meteorite, but none had succeeded with them guarding it.
Seeing a group of ninja being lured out, Uchiha Yuu looked toward Kakuzu in the distance and signaled for him to intercept and kill them.
Even though they were merely Elite Jonin from a small village, Kakuzu did not let down his guard. He revealed his strongest form as black threads emerged from his body.
Secret Technique! Earth Grudge Fear!
"I hope your hearts can bring me a different kind of experience."
Kakuzu emerged from the shadows. The Jonin who had come to stop the invaders saw his face and immediately recognized him; small villages occasionally accepted missions from bounty exchanges.
"Kakuzu! You actually dared to attack our village! I'll make you regret this!"
Layers of purple chakra gathered around him, blocking the two monsters.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Yuu led a group directly inside.
"So this is the radiation energy brought by the Meteorite."
Yuu slowly extended his hand. He could sense a steady flow of Radioactive Element. Though its concentration was far below his own Radioactive Element, its stability could offer ninja unimaginable benefits. He said to the two people beside him:
"Our target is on the claw in the center!"
"Who exactly are you people?!"
The Hoshikage looked at