The Battle of the Owl Organization
Chi Yu and Miyuki Uzumaki both sensed the pursuing shinobi.
Ten ninja and two ninken.
The troublesome part was the Byakugan—it meant their escape route could be tracked no matter how far they fled. Without hesitation, Chi Yu used the Body Flicker Technique to put distance between himself and Yahiko's group, simultaneously transmitting through the Akatsuki communication ring.
"Among them are trackers. Once they've locked onto you, you won't be able to shake them off. Shindai, you and the others engage them. Test your strength, and make enough noise to draw the attention of those already monitoring Konoha from outside.
If things get out of control, I'll intervene.
Miyuki, trust them. They are companions."
Yahiko's calm voice came through the ring.
"Understood. Then we'll keep them busy. Miyuki, don't worry. From now on, you're one of us. We'll protect you."
Pakura added firmly, "Exactly. As Chi Yu said, you can rely on us."
Raiga Kurosuki unsheathed the twin fanged blades, Kiba, lightning already sparking across their edges. He grinned wolfishly.
"If they dare threaten my comrades, I'll carve them a funeral worth remembering!"
Miyuki's heart ached with gratitude. She had only just met them, yet Yahiko's team spoke and acted as if she were family.
The tracking squad appeared. Masked ANBU, Inuzuka shinobi with their ninken, and a Hyūga whose pale eyes were already glowing.
The Hyūga's expression darkened. "The one on the far left… it's Miyuki Uzumaki."
The squad froze. If Miyuki stood masked alongside unknown shinobi, that meant she hadn't been captured—she had chosen to defect.
The ANBU captain stepped forward, voice sharp.
"Miyuki Uzumaki. Do you mean to betray Konoha?"
Miyuki's reply was ice-cold.
"Betray? No. It is Konoha that forced me to this. A village that treats me as nothing is not worth staying in!"
Raiga snarled.
"Tch. No point wasting words. These types only know self-righteousness, as if loyalty means slavery. Better to end it here!"
Lightning chakra surged into his blades.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Ball!"
Bolts of lightning shot outward, forcing the trackers to scatter.
The two Inuzuka and their ninken instantly melded into two-man teams.
"Beast Mimicry: All Fours! Fang Over Fang!"
The pairs spun into twin tornadoes, drilling toward Raiga.
Raiga drove Kiba into the ground.
"Lightning Funeral: Feast of Lightning!"
Branches of crackling blue lightning ripped across the earth. The spinning Inuzuka and their ninken were caught mid-charge, shrieking as electricity tore through them. The jutsu forced the ninken to drop their transformations, convulsing beside their partners.
"Left!" Miyuki suddenly cried.
Yahiko turned in time to see a swarm of kikaichū surging toward them from two Aburame.
Pakura's eyes narrowed.
"Disgusting insects… Shindai, keep Miyuki safe. Raiga and I will handle this."
Before Yahiko could object, Pakura had already formed hand signs.
"Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder!"
Five blazing fire-orbs circled her body. The moment the kikaichū neared, their bodies shriveled and fell, desiccated husks littering the ground.
Pakura rushed an Aburame kunoichi, kunai drawn. Their blades clashed, but a fireball curved behind her opponent.
"Kaito, behind you!" the other Aburame shouted.
Too late. The fireball grazed his arm, and in an instant the flesh shriveled, moisture drained away. His eyes widened in horror at his withered limb.
Pakura smirked coldly and launched two more fire-orbs. The Aburame reacted quickly.
"Secret Technique: Insect Gathering!"
Thousands of kikaichū swarmed to intercept, sacrificing themselves to smother the fireballs. Charred insect husks rained down. The pair retreated, switching to long-range control, but Pakura's orbs continued to orbit her, killing every insect that dared approach.
Meanwhile, Raiga clashed against an ANBU Wind Release specialist, supported by the still-recovering Inuzuka. Wind cut against lightning, neutralizing Raiga's power enough to hold him at bay.
The remaining shinobi moved on their true objective—Miyuki Uzumaki.
The Hyūga and four ANBU vanished into stealth positions, closing in.
Miyuki stiffened. She had never been registered as a shinobi in Konoha, never fought battles like this. Panic churned in her chest.
Yahiko laid a steadying hand on her shoulder.
"Don't be afraid. We'll protect you. And remember—he's watching. If things get dire, Chi Yu will step in."
Taking a deep breath, Miyuki activated her Mind's Eye of Kagura. Her awareness spread like a ripple.
"Four to the right flank. One above."
Yahiko's eyes widened beneath his mask. He hadn't sensed a thing.
"Impressive… Your sensory ability surpasses most."
At that moment, the earth itself shifted.
"Earth Release: Descending Earth Dome!"
A massive slab of hardened soil dropped from above, threatening to crush Yahiko and Miyuki.
Yahiko blurred through hand signs.
"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"
From his mouth erupted a blade-thin jet of water at tremendous pressure, slicing cleanly through the earthen mass. The dome split apart, collapsing harmlessly to either side.
The ANBU froze, stunned.
"That jutsu—! Impossible! That's the Second Hokage's technique… the Water Severing Wave! How does he know it?!"
Even masked, their disbelief was clear. Tobirama's feared water blade was supposed to be Konoha's secret.
And yet here was a stranger, wielding it with deadly precision.
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