The Third Shinobi World War Begins

Yugito keenly noticed the unusual movement in Koki's sleeve.

Although the blade's light wasn't dazzling, the deadly threat it contained was terrifying. It reminded her of the scene when Koki used Lightning Blade to attack her earlier, and that feeling of being on the brink of life and death was still unforgettable.

Her left chest was still aching slightly, and another injury would severely restrict her movement.

The surrounding environment was in complete disarray, with broken branches and leaves covering the ground, and the uneven ground marked with signs of battle.

The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, and a howling wind whipped up clouds of dust, making the hillside appear even more desolate and bleak.

The distant mountains appeared and disappeared in the mist, like a blurry painting.

Before Yugito could think further, Koki's blade pierced her chest once more.

In an instant, blood gushed out like a fountain, instantly evaporating in the surrounding scorching air and turning into a wisp of blood-red mist.

Yugito's eyes widened, her hands clutching her chest tightly as she slowly collapsed. The excruciating pain spread throughout her body, eroding every nerve.

The knife tip was just a hair's breadth away from her heart, and she could clearly feel her life slipping away bit by bit.

Before she could recover from the shock, Shibi Aburame and Akimichi Chōza quickly subdued her, rendering her completely immobile.

At the same time, Koki was also struck hard by Yugito's Cat Claw. Her body flew out like a cannonball, tracing a long arc of more than ten meters before crashing heavily to the ground.

The powerful impact of the blow made him feel dizzy, and blood gushed uncontrollably from his mouth.

Koki lay on the ground, trying to struggle to her feet, but her body seemed to have lost control and became unusually heavy.

His vision gradually blurred, and he could only vaguely make out the figure of Yugito lying on the ground.

"Koki!!!" Minato cried out in terror.

Forget about the Yugito and Sealing Jutsu; his eyes were only on the injured boy. He rushed over anxiously, his steps frantic.

When he gently pulled Koki into his arms, he felt his somewhat thin shoulders trembling slightly, as if he were enduring great pain.

An indescribable heartache surged and raged from the depths of Minato's heart, like an unstoppable tidal wave.

Minato's eyes were filled with pain as he stared at Koki's bloodless face, his breath so weak it seemed it might stop at any moment, and felt the blood seeping from his body, as if a thousand arrows were piercing his heart.

"Koki, you have to hold on! You absolutely can't let anything happen to you!" Minato's voice trembled as he held Koki tightly, as if afraid that if he let go, Kuji would disappear.

"Koki!!!"X3

Shisui ran into Kakashi and Obito during the battle, and the three of them had just returned when they saw this scene.

Shisui rushed forward, squatted down in front of him, and anxiously called out Koki's name.

Kakashi and Obito were equally anxious. "Koki, we're all here with you."

However, at this Koki was already in a daze. She heard their shouts, but could only manage a weak sound to indicate that she was alright.

Immediately afterwards, a strong feeling of fatigue washed over her. Unable to resist the drowsiness, Koki slowly closed her eyes and drifted into sleep.

"Koki!!!" Their shouts echoed through the mountains.

However, the person lying on the ground could no longer respond to their calls.

Land of Lightning, Raikage's Office.

A solemn atmosphere permeated the magnificent building. The imposing Third Raikage sat upright before his desk, his imposing figure exuding an awe-inspiring aura of authority.

At that moment, he was engrossed in reviewing the mountain of documents when a slender secretary strode into the palace, her face tense and her expression serious.

After bowing respectfully to the Raikage, she handed him a letter and immediately reported urgent intelligence, "Lord Raikage Raikage, there's major news! Yugito, the Two-Tails Jinchūriki, has been captured by Yugito Konoha!"

The secretary's voice even trembled slightly, clearly indicating that the news had deeply shocked her as well.

The Third Raikage suddenly stopped writing, looked up, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. "Explain in detail."

The secretary took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then began to recount in detail the thrilling battle between Koki, Minato, and Yugito.

As she described it, the Raikage's expression grew increasingly grim. He knew Yugito's strength very well and was well aware that this Two-Tails Jinchūriki was virtually unmatched on the battlefield.

However, he could hardly believe that she had been defeated and captured by the people of Konoha.

Where did these nobodys come from? I've never even heard of them before!

"Uchiha Kōki, Minato Namikaze... how dare these Konoha ninjas be so audacious!" The Raikage clenched his fists, his anger burning fiercely.

Jinchūriki are a vital strategic resource for each ninja village, possessing the power to fight against thousands. The loss of Yugito is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Land of Lightning.

Without hesitation, the Raikage stood up, his imposing aura causing the entire palace to tremble. He immediately resolved to take action and not allow Konoha to succeed so easily.

"Go and fetch Ai and Killer B!" he commanded loudly.

"Yes!" The secretary hurriedly ran out of the office.

Not long after, Killer B, with dark skin, long blond hair, black sunglasses, seven swords, a "Iron" seal branded on his right shoulder, and a bull horn mark on his left cheek, and A, with similar skin tone, a burly build, a white cloak, green Shuriken emblems on his shoulders, a wide belt around his waist, and heavy armor, quickly arrived at the Raikage's study.

Killer B hummed a song. "Yo! Yo! With power still remaining, and radiant light shining brightly, Killer B, the Eight-Tails, is here! Ah! The battle has begun, charge forward!"

However, when he saw the furious expression on Raikage's face, his heart tightened, and he immediately stopped his impromptu rap, the original hip-hop atmosphere instantly vanishing.

He exchanged a meaningful glance with his elder brother, both reading a hint of seriousness in each other's eyes.

The Raikage's gaze was as sharp as a sword, his anger overflowing. He said in a low voice, "Yugito Konoha."

Upon hearing this news, Ai's eyes widened in surprise, and he retorted incredulously, "Father, this is absolutely impossible! Yugito is the strongest and most invincible Jinchūriki among us. Who has the ability to capture her?"

The Third Raikage handed a secret letter to his son, explaining in a somber tone, "The details are all in this letter; you'll understand everything after reading it."

Ai took the secret letter and read it carefully with Killer B.

After reading it, he quickly looked up, his face filled with astonishment, and asked in a trembling voice, "A newly graduated Genin squad dared to kill so many Jonin from Iwagakure, and even seriously injure Yugito?"

The Third Raikage clenched his fist and nodded silently in affirmation.

Ai's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief, and he shouted excitedly, "This is simply a fantasy!"

"The facts are undeniable and cannot be disputed." The Third Raikage was equally unable to accept it, but the evidence before him was beyond question.

He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Son, do you remember what I once told you?"

"Of course I remember!" Ai's eyes were unwavering.

"Now is your chance! Go and prepare, you must rescue Yugito!" The Third Raikage's voice carried a hint of determination.

Ai and Killer B exchanged a glance, their eyes shining with unwavering determination. They knew this was a crucial battle concerning the dignity and interests of the Land of Lightning, and they had to give it their all.

"Yes, Father! We will certainly live up to your expectations." Ai nodded vigorously.

Killer B grinned confidently, patted his older brother on the shoulder, and said, "Yo yo yo, Lord Raikage, don't worry, we'll show Konoha what we're made of."

After saying that, Killer B turned to look at A and asked with a smile, "So, are you ready?"

"Yes!" Ai clenched his fist, a resolute glint in his eyes.

The two men extended their fists and bumped them together forcefully!

"Let's go and save Yugito together!" Killer B hummed a rap while brandishing his weapon.

On the vast and boundless land, in the office building of the Land of Earth, the Tsuchikage Ōnoki sat at his desk, his brows furrowed, deep in thought, his mind filled with blueprints and plans for the future development of the nation.

A Jonin with an anxious expression Jonin pushed open the door, breaking the tranquility.

"Lord Tsuchikage, something terrible has happened! Our elite Jonin who went out... they've all been killed!" The Jonin's voice trembled, revealing the endless sorrow and grief deep within his heart.

Upon hearing this sudden and devastating news, Ōnoki abruptly raised his head. "What? What happened? Give me a detailed account of the situation."

The Jonin bit his lip tightly, trying to calm his breathing, and then slowly recounted the whole incident.

It turned out that these elite Jonin were attacked by a team of Genin from Konoha while on a mission. After a fierce battle, the Land of Land of Earth ninjas were all wiped out, with none surviving.

Upon hearing the Jonin's report, Ōnoki's expression changed drastically, filled with shock and anger. He never imagined that the Land of Earth's elite forces would be defeated by Konoha's Genin; it was an utter disgrace.

As the Tsuchikage, he found such a defeat unacceptable.

"Damn it! How dare Konoha be so arrogant and domineering? I will never let them get away with this, I will make them pay a terrible price!" Ōnoki said through gritted teeth.

Ōnoki, who was always passionate about fighting, has now found a reason to vent his emotions.

He was determined to launch a war of revenge against Konoha!

His eyes flashed with a cold light. "Since Konoha dares to so openly provoke our Land of Earth, then they shouldn't blame us for being impolite!"

"And that Uchiha brat— Uchiha Kōki! He must be killed!"

Even after all these years, Ōnoki still remembers the scene when he went to Konoha that year and was terrified to the ground by Madara Uchiha.

This time it's the Uchiha Clan again; he'll settle both old and new scores!

Once he made up his mind, Ōnoki immediately took action, quickly mobilizing a large number of elite troops, all of whom were highly trained and powerful ninjas.

They marched straight towards Konoha, determined to make them understand the serious consequences of provoking the Land of Earth!

In that faraway place, isolated by the vast and boundless sea, Kirigakure is hidden amidst the rippling waves and shrouded in thick fog.

With long, gray-blue hair, blind in her left eye, and a mysterious sealing talisman hanging from her right ear, Qing stood respectfully before the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, who had green hair, purple eyes, and a baby face with a scar that looked like it had been stitched up at the corner of her left eye.

After bowing respectfully to the Fourth Mizukage, Ao began to report on the events of the past two days.

"Lord Mizukage, the situation in the Shinobi World has become quite unstable recently. There seem to be some frictions between Konoha, the Land of Lightning, and the Land of Earth."

"More notably, a ninja from Konoha — Uchiha Kōki —displayed extraordinary strength in his battle against Land of Lightning Two-Tails Jinchūriki of the Land of Yugito, making a name for himself and attracting widespread attention from all sides."

Upon hearing this, Karatachi Yagura frowned slightly. "The Uchiha Clan?"

Ao immediately replied, "Yes, Lord Mizukage."

Karatachi Yagura listened attentively to the report for a moment, then replied in a deep voice, "Continue."

Ao continued to analyze the current situation, "Konoha's strength is indeed not to be underestimated, but our Kirigakure also has its own unique advantages. We not only have experts like the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, but Konoha is also currently being attacked from two sides."

"Therefore, I suggest sending an elite squad to Konoha first to probe their strengths and weaknesses, and then deciding whether to launch a full-scale attack."

The Fourth Mizukage pondered for a long time, weighing Ao's suggestion.

In this turbulent Shinobi World, only by remaining vigilant at all times can one seize opportunities and strengthen the village's power.

"That's a good suggestion, we can consider it, but we must proceed with caution and avoid alerting them."

He looked at Qing, granted his request, his eyes filled with trust. "Then, I'll leave this matter to you."

A glint of excitement flashed in his blue eyes as he respectfully bowed to the Fourth Mizukage: "Thank you for your trust Mizukage- sama! I will certainly not let you down and will do my utmost to complete this mission."

With the subtle moves of various forces, the situation in the entire Shinobi World is becoming increasingly tense.

The shadow of war loomed over every corner, and every village was making intensive preparations to meet the impending challenge.

Meanwhile, Koki remained unconscious in bed, unaware that the outside world had undergone a dramatic transformation because of him.