Chapter 107: The Holy Grail War I
"The Fourth Holy Grail War is about to begin."
Representing S.H.I.E.L.D. were four Heroic Spirits: Elder Madara, Young Sasuke, terminally ill Uchiha Itachi, and Obito, who had personally witnessed Rin Nohara's death.
In other words, a version of the Uchiha Four Laughing Demons in their old, weak, sick, and broken forms.
Of course, they weren't summoned by Shunhi himself, but rather obtained through limited-time summoning cards he had purchased from the shop.
The atmosphere at the scene was a bit awkward. Sasuke glared angrily at Uchiha Itachi, but Itachi completely ignored him. After a brief moment of surprise, Itachi—just like Obito and Elder Madara—turned his gaze to the man in front of them wearing a dog head mask.
"Don't ignore me, Uchiha Itachi!"
Upon hearing the name "Uchiha," both Elder Madara and Obito instinctively looked toward Itachi.
After letting out a quiet sigh, Itachi turned to face Sasuke, his Mangekyō Sharingan slowly spinning. "You foolish little brother."
Once again, Young Sasuke was dragged back into that night of the clan's annihilation, letting out a tragic scream.
"Mangekyō Sharingan, huh? So there's another Mangekyō wielder in the Uchiha Clan besides me." Elder Madara, leaning on a cane, said in a trembling voice.
"Who are you?"
"Me? Hahaha—cough, cough—" Madara choked from laughing too hard, then calmed himself and said, "I'm Madara. Uchiha Madara!"
"I'm Uchiha Obito," said the man standing beside Elder Madara.
Hearing the two names, Itachi began recalling who these two before him were.
Madara, of course, was a name beyond explanation. As for Obito, thanks to Kakashi, Itachi had some understanding of him as well. But both of these people should have been long dead.
"Where are we?"
"That question," Elder Madara said, "should probably be directed to that man over there."
"Flaming Cloud Evil God, release the genjutsu on Sasuke," said the husky to the person beside him.
The Flaming Cloud Evil God gave a small nod. His Mangekyō Sharingan turned toward Young Sasuke.
As the genjutsu was lifted, Young Sasuke took a deep breath, then glared sharply at Itachi. "You bastard… I'm going to kill you!"
Though he said that, Sasuke didn't attack again. The earlier experience had already snapped him out of his rage.
"Is he your brother?" Elder Madara shook his head slightly. "Though they're brothers, their strength is worlds apart. Besides, overusing the Mangekyō Sharingan will eventually lead to blindness."
"I know," said Itachi.
"Is that so?" Elder Madara gave Young Sasuke a glance, nodded, then turned to Flaming Cloud Evil God. "And you? What are you to the Uchiha Clan?"
The husky cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention. "First, allow me to introduce myself. I am the Deputy Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Husky. This is Flaming Cloud Evil God, a member of the Avengers of S.H.I.E.L.D. As for you all, you come from different timelines and were gathered by me for the Holy Grail War."
"Holy Grail War…" Flaming Cloud Evil God murmured, then continued listening as Husky explained the details.
"A Holy Grail that can grant any wish," Obito muttered under his breath.
No one could remain indifferent toward the Holy Grail. Obito wanted to resurrect Rin Nohara. Sasuke desired great power. Itachi wished for Sasuke to gain that power. Madara sought to realize his vision of peace.
"Then, are you the—"
"—boss who recruited us?" Madara asked.
"Of course not. Your boss is the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. However, the Director is currently handling important matters, so you're free to act as you please. No one will command you. Just win the war and claim the Holy Grail."
Konoha Village.
"You're saying two more Servants have appeared, and they've chosen me and Himawari?"
Sarada glanced at Himawari, who still didn't understand anything and wasn't even a ninja.
"That's right. Hurry and complete the Servant Summoning Ritual."
The so-called summoning ritual involved the Jar Merchant drawing a strange Command Seal on her arm.
"That's it?" Sarada asked, looking at the Command Seal on her left hand.
"Yes, the Servants have already arrived in Konoha."
As Sarada, Himawari, Boruto, and Young Naruto set out to find the other two Servants, Young Hinata had arrived at the gates of the Hyūga Clan compound based on her memories. Beside her was Young Sakura.
"This really is Konoha Village? But it's changed so much…" Sakura couldn't believe it was the same village, despite its resemblance to the Konoha she knew, until she and Young Hinata arrived at the Hyūga estate.
"Young ladies, barging into someone's home is quite improper, you know."
Hanabi suddenly appeared behind Hinata and Sakura.
"S-sorry!" Young Hinata instinctively apologized.
"Wait a minute, Hinata—this is your house, isn't it?" Sakura tugged at her.
"Hinata?" Hanabi narrowed her eyes, suspicious about why this girl shared her sister's name, and began examining Young Hinata closely. Hinata trembled slightly under her gaze.
"W-what is it?"
"You really are my sister!" Hanabi suddenly embraced her. Seeing her little sister's childhood face brought back memories. "Father! Father, look! Hinata's back!"
"Sa-Sakura…" Hinata looked helplessly at the girl beside her as Hanabi lifted her up.
"No need to overreact just because your sister's back." The elderly Hiashi Hyūga stepped out from the house. "Boruto and Himawari came too?"
"Father, look!"
Hanabi held up Young Hinata toward Hiashi.
"This… there's no doubt, this is Hinata." Hiashi took her from Hanabi's hands.
"Grandpa, who are you?"
The old man looked familiar, but Hinata just couldn't place him.
Hiashi looked at her and smiled, then turned to Hanabi. "Go inform the Hokage, and bring the current Hinata here as well."
Though surprised by Young Hinata's sudden appearance, Hiashi still made the right decision.
"Yes, Father." Hanabi answered solemnly, then turned to Young Hinata. "I'll be right back, okay?"
Young Hinata watched her leave, confused. "Hanabi…?"
If she remembered correctly, Hanabi was supposed to be her little sister.
"All right, let's go inside. We'll sort things out once the Hokage arrives," Hiashi said. Then he looked at Sakura, who had been standing quietly beside them. "You come too."
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