The Nine-Tailed Jinchūriki Joins the Battle
In Konohagakure, Hiruzen Sarutobi clenched his fists in frustration after receiving intelligence from the front lines.
Kirigakure's audacious attempt to unleash the Three-Tails (Isobu) within Konoha had crossed the line. The Third Hokage was resolute—Kirigakure would face dire consequences for their reckless aggression. However, the decision to deploy the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki, Uzumaki Kushina, required the approval of the village's senior council.
Shimura Danzō, upon reviewing the reports, immediately advocated for a ruthless counterstrike. Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado exchanged glances with Sarutobi before nodding in agreement—deploying Kushina was a necessary risk. With the council's approval secured, an urgent summons was dispatched to Kushina.
After scanning the intelligence, Kushina did not hesitate. Without a moment's delay, she agreed to head to the front lines. Under the cover of darkness, she left Konoha accompanied by a squad of ANBU and Root operatives. The journey was uneventful, but the escort stopped short of the front camp to maintain secrecy. From there, Namikaze Minato, utilizing the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, transported Kushina directly to Konoha's forward operating base.
Secrecy was paramount—only a select few at the camp were aware of her presence. Deception was key; Konoha needed Kirigakure to remain unaware of the incoming catastrophe.
To minimize unnecessary casualties and mislead the enemy, the frontline forces, under Tsunade's leadership, deliberately reduced their offensive pressure on Kirigakure's troops. The efficiency of a single Jinchūriki in battle far surpassed that of standard shinobi units. With the enemy consolidating their forces, Konoha waited for the perfect moment to strike.
Days later, the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, noticed an anomaly—his forces had regrouped, yet their numbers were inexplicably higher than expected. Suspicion gnawed at him, but before he could act, it was already too late.
As the final batch of Kirigakure shinobi returned to camp, Konoha launched its attack. Retreat was an option, but abandoning the battlefield without a fight would shatter Kirigakure's already wavering morale. Yagura resolved to stand his ground. He ordered an ANBU unit to reposition and prepare a counteroffensive.
On a hill overlooking the battlefield, two figures emerged—Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina. Their sudden appearance sent shockwaves through Kirigakure's sensory unit.
"T-That chakra…!"
"It's monstrous…! It's the Kyuubi's Jinchūriki!"
Kirigakure's command center erupted in panic. Yagura's eyes widened in alarm. He hastily barked orders for an emergency withdrawal, but the damage was already done.
Kushina, standing atop the hill, loosened the seal binding the Nine-Tails' chakra. Cloaked in the dark red shroud of a partial transformation, she manifested five tails. Red yin and blue yang chakra spiraled together in the air, forming ten miniature Tailed Beast Bombs, each no larger than a clenched fist.
In a flash, the bombs streaked across the battlefield, striking Kirigakure's encampment. Explosions tore through the camp, sending massive shockwaves across the landscape. Deafening booms echoed for miles, mushroom clouds of destruction rising into the sky. The devastation was absolute—trees were uprooted, shinobi were annihilated, and the battlefield turned into a wasteland of smoldering ruins.
Konoha's forces, stunned by the cataclysm, hesitated only for a moment before realizing what had happened.
Tsunade raised her arm high and shouted, "The Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki has joined the battle! Crush Kirigakure and end this war!"
The battle cry spread like wildfire, rallying Konoha's forces. Shinobi after shinobi took up the chant.
"Defeat Kirigakure! End the war!"
The surging morale propelled Konoha's troops forward, their assault becoming an unstoppable wave crashing upon Kirigakure's broken lines.
At the command center, Kirigakure's officers stood frozen, horror etched on their faces as they beheld the devastation wrought by Kushina's attack.
"Mizukage-sama, it's really her… The Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki…" whispered Ao, his Byakugan confirming their worst fears. "Namikaze Minato is here too. And Konoha's forces are advancing. They'll reach us in less than a minute."
Yagura's grip tightened on his staff. "Damn it… If only Isobu were still here…"
With no other option, he made the call. "All units—RETREAT!"
Kirigakure's ANBU fired red flares into the sky—the emergency withdrawal signal. Panic set in among the Mist shinobi. The sheer destructive power of the Nine-Tails had shattered their will to fight.
As the enemy scrambled to flee, Kushina's transformation deepened. Another tail emerged, bringing the count to six. The air crackled with energy as more Tailed Beast Bombs formed at her fingertips…
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