Emergency Rescue Signal
With the fall of the Hashirama, the long-standing fears of various nations vanished without a trace, and the deep-seated desires, like a volcano lying dormant underground, finally erupted uncontrollably.
Thus, the outbreak of the First Shinobi World War became an unavoidable historical inevitability.
As the war horns sounded, the Tailed Beasts became the focus. In order to compete for this strategic resource, nations vied to utilize the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts, attempting to gain an advantage in the flames of war by leveraging their power.
In this catastrophe, the Jinchūriki were helplessly sacrificed. They were regarded as cogs in the war machine and pushed onto the cruel battlefield. Their fate was ruthlessly manipulated by the war, and they lost the right to choose their own future.
They are both the beacon on which the nation places high hopes and the heavy burden on which the nation cannot bear.
The immense power of the Tailed Beast attracted the covetousness and plunder of humanity. Nations spared no expense, even at the cost of lives, in their quest to control this power.
The ninja forces were ordered to go on an expedition and were caught in a brutal battle. Countless lives were lost in the merciless flames of war, and the Shinobi World was plunged into a chaotic vortex.
War was a constant companion, and each conflict brought profound wounds to the Shinobi World.
Koki felt that these Kage were really inhuman at times. In order to better control the Tailed Beast and ensure the loyalty of the Jinchūriki, each ninja village introduced strict measures.
Typically, the Jinchūriki are the partners, siblings, or close relatives of the Five Kage.
In Kumogakure, the Fourth Raikage's cousin Blue B, took on this important task. He diligently trained and tried his best to control the Tailed Beast within him, so as not to fail the Raikage's trust.
In Sunagakure, Gaara, the son of the Fourth Kazekage, was born with the destiny of becoming the One-Tail Jinchuriki, and his life was full of twists and turns.
In Konoha, Minato's son Naruto also became Jinchūriki, and he suffered from indifference since childhood. Thinking of this, Koki couldn't help but glance at Minato.
The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, was even more impressive. He directly implanted the Three-Tails into his own body, deeply understanding the value of the Tailed Beast's power to the village. He risked his life to personally assume the role of Jinchūriki.
The Kumogakure has dispatched the powerful Two-Tails Jinchūriki Yugito, Kumogakure, who is their trump card.
"We must inform the Lord Hokage of this news as soon as possible." Minato broke the silence, his brow furrowed.
If the intelligence is correct, when they left the village, Konoha might have already been at war with Sunagakure, and Kumogakure and Iwagakure might have formed an alliance, both eyeing Konoha covetously.
"Let's go!" Koki understood the urgency of the situation; the four of them had to return to Konoha as quickly as possible to make full preparations for the impending storm.
Konoha... I wonder if Mom's doing alright at home? Are Kakashi and Obito-nii out on another mission? What's Fugaku doing?
The four of them moved like lightning, swiftly traversing the vast and boundless forest.
Minato charged ahead, his flowing golden hair dancing wildly in the howling wind. His speed was so great that it seemed he could tear the void apart. With each leap, he easily crossed several towering trees.
The other three followed closely behind Minato, not daring to slack off in the slightest, running with all their might, afraid that they would fall behind if they were not careful.
Time flew by amidst their hurried pace, and after about half a day, they finally approached the border of Konoha.
Suddenly, a deafening roar, like a thunderclap, shattered the tranquility of the forest.
The deafening sound echoed continuously through the silent forest, appearing particularly abrupt.
Koki's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked up at the horizon. She saw that the once clear blue sky was now mercilessly torn apart by several wisps of thick, inky black smoke. The smoke was particularly dazzling and eye-catching against the cloudless sky.
"Minato-sensei, this is an emergency distress signal!" Koki shouted.
Minato's eyes narrowed as he looked at the smoke billowing in the sky. He immediately gave the order, "Hayate, this letter is for you. Return to the village as quickly as possible and report everything that happened here to the Lord Hokage. Koki and Shisui, you two will stay with me!"
"Yes, sir!"
The three parted ways. Hayate sped towards Konoha like an arrow released from a bow, while Koki and Shisui followed closely behind Minato, rushing towards the direction where the smoke was rising.
On a mountain ridge several miles from Konoha, amidst ruins and broken walls, a scene of devastation unfolded. The once towering tree trunks were now scattered and broken, clearly indicating that a fierce battle had recently taken place there.
The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder and earth, revealing the ferocity of the battle.
A towering tree stands alone atop the mountain, surrounded by a thick mist, like a mysterious veil, shrouding everything in a hazy mist.
In the misty fog, three figures appeared and disappeared; they were ninjas from the Kumogakure.
Two men and a woman stood atop the thick branches of a large tree, looking down at the ruins below. Their postures were upright, and they exuded an aura that could not be underestimated.
Both male ninjas had dark skin, as if they had been scorched by the sun for a long time.
One of the blond male ninjas stood out; despite the cold weather, he had his muscular chest bare, seemingly oblivious to the chill around him. Perhaps the burning fighting spirit within him had made him forget the cold.
The other white-haired male ninja had a cold and stern face, his eyes flashing with a cold light, like a sharp sword about to be drawn.
The blond man frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"I never expected that this masked boy could use such a powerful Water Release Technique."
The white-haired ninja glanced at him indifferently and said calmly, "That's not surprising. Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, was a master of Water Release. This young man may have inherited that legacy."
Beside the two, Yugito stood quietly. She was very beautiful, with a delicate face like a work of art, every line perfectly proportioned.
She clasped her hands in front of her chest, her slightly raised chin exuding a noble and aloof charm, radiating an aura that was not to be trifled with.
"Don't be hasty. He's already wounded by me. This is the only way to escape. As long as we hold this position, they'll have nowhere to run."
Her words were like a stabilizing force, calming the two male ninjas beside her.
The blond ninja nodded, a cruel smile playing on his lips. "Absolutely right. As long as we hold this position, they will be like Caged Bird Seal, unable to escape our grasp."
The white-haired ninja narrowed his eyes slightly, his sharp gaze scrutinizing everything around him through the misty steam.
"Be careful, these Konoha ninjas are not to be underestimated."
Yugito slightly raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a confident smile.
"Relax, they have no chance of escaping our control."