Night
In a secret base on the outskirts of Konoha
The Anbu directly under the Third Hokage guarded the perimeter. A large red torii gate stood in front of the entrance, and the area was filled with barriers, not allowing even a fly to enter.
Among these Anbu, Kakashi, Kiyosuke, and Shisui were hidden, protecting the place. Hiruzen Sarutobi hid in the shadows, while Minato, Rin, and Biwako Sarutobi were helping Kushina give birth.
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
Kushina's screams kept coming. Even through the thick walls, they could still be heard.
Being a mother is really not easy...
This kind of pain is unbearable even for a man!
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
Another scream, followed by the clear cry of a baby.
"It's born!"
Naruto was born!
Just then, a gust of wind blew. Kiyosuke frowned and exchanged a glance with Kakashi, sensing something was wrong.
At that moment, the space in front of them distorted, forming a whirlpool. Then, a teenager of similar height to them emerged from it, wearing a mask and only showing one eye, which was a Sharingan.
"He's here!"
"The Anbu directly under the Third Hokage? They're nothing but weaklings," the masked man sneered, his voice deep and magnetic.
Kiyosuke narrowed his eyes and made a gesture to Kakashi and Shisui.
"Attack!"
Shisui, known as the "Teleportation Ninja," took the lead. He drew his short sword and slashed down.
Ding!
The masked man instantly parried the short sword with a wave of his hand, then kicked at Shisui but missed.
The next moment, the Anbu rushed over and attacked together.
All the attacks were easily dodged by the masked man.
"Kiyosuke?" Kakashi was about to take action but was stopped by Kiyosuke. He looked at him in confusion and said, "Wait, hold on for a moment. Something feels off."
"What's wrong?" Kakashi didn't understand.
Shisui came to Kiyosuke's side and asked, "Should we attack now?"
In his left eye, the Sharingan was spinning at high speed, merging into the shape of a windmill, ready to attack at any moment.
"No, wait a bit longer. There's something strange about him... I can't quite put my finger on it," Kiyosuke shook his head. He had a feeling that the masked man might not be Obito.
What was wrong...
Watching the masked man quickly dodge the attacks, he suddenly realized and said, "It's a fake. Kill him!"
"A fake?!"
Kiyosuke didn't waste any more words. He used a body - flicker technique to appear in front of the masked man, drew his Anbu long sword, and forcefully slashed down. With great strength, he chopped off the masked man's right arm at the shoulder.
The masked man let out a scream and immediately backed away. A bolt of lightning appeared in front of him, and his scarlet Sharingan glowed red in the dark.
Kakashi arrived. "Chidori!"
Amid the ear - piercing hissing sound, the masked man's chest was instantly pierced through. But strangely, no blood flowed out. Then, the masked man began to change.
The black robe turned into a white body, the black hair became green, and the mask transformed into the face of a White Zetsu.
"Wasn't that the one from that day..."
"Something's wrong inside!" Kiyosuke immediately realized the seriousness of the situation. The next moment, an explosion sounded.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been paying attention to the battle, immediately rushed down. Kiyosuke, Kakashi, and Shisui also rushed forward. When they reached the entrance, Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly formed hand - seals to lift the barrier. Kiyosuke punched a stone.
With a loud boom, the stone blocking the entrance shattered into pieces.
The four of them ran in and found the injured Biwako Sarutobi and Rin Nohara. Minato, Kushina, and the newly - born Naruto were nowhere to be seen.
"Biwako!"
"Rin!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kakashi helped them up. Their injuries were severe. If they weren't sent to the hospital in time, they might die.
Damn it! Why did Obito attack Rin? Did this guy stop loving his goddess?
Biwako Sarutobi opened her eyes, gasped, and said, "Ku, Kushina has been kidnapped."
Kiyosuke's heart sank. Just as he was about to ask, he found that Biwako had fainted. Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately had them sent to the hospital.
"How did that person get in? There was clearly a barrier," Shisui was puzzled.
"A space - time ninjutsu that can ignore space can do it," Kiyosuke said. "Back to the village, find Minato - sensei. What we may have to face next is likely the uncontrollable Nine - Tails."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked. Hiruzen Sarutobi asked in a deep voice, "Kiyosuke, this is no joking matter!"
If the Nine - Tails were to run loose, it was no laughing matter!
"Third Hokage, this is definitely not a joke! The seal on the Nine - Tails is at its weakest point. With Sister Kushina kidnapped, there's no need for me to explain what will happen."
The Nine - Tails would go on a rampage and attack Konoha!
That was the only possibility!
Swish!
A figure suddenly appeared. It was Minato. Without time to explain, he grabbed Shisui and Kiyosuke and immediately left. Kiyosuke casually grabbed Kakashi.
Swish!
The group disappeared and reappeared on the outskirts of Konoha, by a lake.
A huge fox with nine tails appeared, swinging its claws at Kushina, who was lying on a rock.
Boom!
As the claws swung down, smoke rose. Minato appeared on a tree, holding Kushina in his arms.
Beside the Nine - Tails, the masked man sighed, "As expected of the Yellow Flash of Konoha. Your speed is really fast. It's just a pity that you're always a step too late."
Kiyosuke and the others appeared. Looking at the huge monster exuding hatred and violence, Shisui said, "Is this the Nine - Tails?"
"Roar————"
A deafening roar came. The Nine - Tails' chakra filled with hatred pressed down like a blanket, making people feel fear.
In its eyes, three tomoe surrounded the vertical pupils, clearly showing that it was controlled by the Sharingan.
"Obito, you're acting up again?!"
Kiyosuke looked at Obito wearing a tiger - skin mask, clenching his fists, making a cracking sound. "It seems you need some special education!"
"Have I been recognized?" Obito didn't try to hide it. "Kiyosuke Asakawa, my former friend, let's start with you!"
"Roar~ Are you going to deal with me? Shisui!"
"Understood! Kotoamatsukami!"
Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan immediately started spinning, and the most powerful illusion was released. A strange chakra enveloped Obito.
Just as Kiyosuke thought it was about to succeed, Shisui suddenly let out a scream. Blood flowed from his left eye as he said, "It's my eye. He has my eye, and it's resisting my illusion."
Obito reached out and stroked his left eye. "So this eye is yours. It's very useful. Controlling the Nine - Tails is a breeze for me. Hahaha!!!"
With Shisui's eye, he could control the tailed beast easily and didn't have to worry about being controlled by an illusion stronger than his own.
The perfect combination!