October 10th, Year 48 of the Hidden Leaf.
A seemingly ordinary day—
But in reality, the crisis had already begun.
Today was the day Kushina Uzumaki would give birth.
And today, the Nine-Tails' seal would become fragile.
—
At the Uchiha Clan Compound…
Shisui of the Body Flicker had returned.
He now sat across from the Uchiha Clan Head—both of them at a small tea table.
Their Mangekyō Sharingan spun in the dim light.
"Shisui, today Kushina Uzumaki will give birth."
"The Nine-Tails' seal will become unstable."
"This is our chance—a rare opportunity for the Uchiha Clan to improve relations with the villagers."
"You've seen what's been happening lately—the village is finally beginning to recognize us. The Fourth Hokage has allowed us to re-enter the political stage."
"But there are still those who oppose us."
"So your next mission is clear—"
"Protect the Fourth Hokage."
"This is for the future of the Uchiha Clan."
Shisui knew exactly what his clan had been through.
But over the past few weeks, the situation had finally begun to improve.
And the reason?
Minato Namikaze.
The Konoha Military Police Force had started enforcing laws transparently.
The villagers had begun to change their view of the Uchiha.
And the higher-ups had stopped their open hostility.
Everything was heading in the right direction.
And for a peace-loving person like Shisui, this was something that made him genuinely happy.
If this continued, the Uchiha Clan could finally become a true part of Konoha again.
And the key to that future?
The Fourth Hokage.
The Uchiha stood by the Hokage—
And in return, the Hokage helped the Uchiha integrate back into the village.
Shisui's eyes burned with determination.
"Clan Leader, even if it costs me my life, I will not let the Fourth Hokage come to harm!"
Fugaku Uchiha nodded.
"Go, Shisui. Your mission is even harder than mine."
"For the peace of Konoha… and the future of the Uchiha."
Shisui nodded once.
In the next instant—he vanished.
His Body Flicker Jutsu had reached a level of perfection.
A few minutes later…
Mikoto Uchiha entered the room, carrying a newborn Sasuke in her arms.
"Do you really think something bad will happen?"
Fugaku was silent for a moment.
Then he spoke.
"…It's always best to be cautious."
"Konoha can't afford any more chaos."
"And now that the Hokage is finally supporting us, we must not waste this chance."
The Uchiha had suffered for generations—
All because of their ancestor, Madara Uchiha.
Ever since his betrayal, the clan had been excluded from Konoha's power structure.
Especially during the rule of the Second Hokage.
But now—finally—they had a chance to return.
They would not let it slip away.
Even if it meant sending Shisui, who had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, to protect Minato.
…Meanwhile, at the Hidden Leaf Village Perimeter…
The Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki, Kushina Uzumaki, was about to give birth.
The village leadership took this situation extremely seriously.
During pregnancy, a female Jinchūriki's chakra is drained, making it harder to suppress their Tailed Beast.
During Mito Uzumaki's delivery, her seal had nearly broken.
They could not risk a repeat of that.
To prevent disaster, the village elders had set up a secure birthing location outside the village.
A powerful barrier surrounded the area—
And it was guarded by elite Anbu directly under the Hokage's command.
Inside the room—
Kushina lay on a single hospital bed, her face twisted in pain.
A sealing pattern had already appeared on her stomach.
By her side, Minato Namikaze held one hand over the seal, reinforcing it.
His face was full of worry.
The midwives were already prepared—
Including Biwa Koharu, wife of the Third Hokage, and another Anbu kunoichi, Taji
Shisui was also present.
But he had hidden his identity.
This was Minato's plan.
The reason was simple—
To draw out whoever was lurking in the shadows.
During the Third Great Ninja War, Shisui had earned the title "Shisui of the Body Flicker", standing equal to Minato's "Yellow Flash."
If any enemy ninja saw either of them, their only option was to flee immediately.
Shisui had agreed to the plan.
And so, he stood guard—
Completely hidden, watching from the shadows.
Outside the secured area, several Anbu had already activated a barrier.
Dozens of hidden shinobi were stationed nearby.
Even Kakashi Hatake was present.
And inside the room…
Kushina screamed.
"AHHHHHHHHH!!!!"
Kushina's screams of pain echoed through the room.
Watching his wife struggle, Minato Namikaze felt his heart ache.
He had never seen her like this before.
Thinking about what was supposed to happen next, Minato's expression turned cold.
He refused to let fate repeat itself.
He refused to let his wife die.
"Ahhh!!! It hurts!!"
Kushina's agonized cry rang out.
Minato had never heard her scream like that before.
Before they got married, they had fought side by side as comrades-in-arms.
They had both suffered injuries during battles.
But no matter how serious the wounds—
Kushina had never screamed in pain like this.
"…Is this really okay?"
Sarutobi Biwako, wife of the Third Hokage, gave him a deadpan look.
"I've never seen Kushina cry out like this before."
"Women scream during childbirth. It's normal."
"Your job is to focus on maintaining the Nine-Tails' seal."
"And as the Fourth Hokage, you should try to look a little less panicked."
Minato took a deep breath.
"Right… Kushina, hang in there."
He tried to encourage her.
But as her labor progressed, the seal on the Nine-Tails began to weaken.
—
Inside Kushina's Mind…
The Nine-Tails was pinned against a massive stone slab.
Its four limbs, its stomach, even its nine tails—
All of them were bound.
Unbreakable adamantine chains wrapped around its massive body.
This was even worse than when it was sealed inside Naruto.
At least in Naruto's mind, the Nine-Tails was inside a cage and could still move.
But now—
As the seal weakened, the giant stakes embedded in its body started to loosen.
The chains began to tremble.
"GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!"
The Nine-Tails roared in fury, thrashing against its bindings.
It could feel the restraints weakening.
Outside, Minato felt the surge of power under his hands.
The Nine-Tails was struggling to break free.
"…I'm sorry, Kurama."
"But now is not the time for you to be released."
Minato silently spoke in his heart.
After watching Naruto's story, he had understood the truth of this world.
The Tailed Beasts weren't just monsters.
They weren't natural disasters.
They weren't evil.
They were created by the Sage of Six Paths from the chakra of the Ten-Tails.
They could be reasoned with.
They could be understood.
But at this moment—there was no time for that.
Because outside the chamber, an uninvited guest had arrived.
The massive red torii gates stood ominously in the moonlight.
The Anbu guards stationed outside—
Lay collapsed on the ground.
Dead or alive?
Unknown.
A mysterious man in a black cloak stood at the entrance.
His face was hidden.
It was him.
He had taken out the guards.
The moonlight illuminated his mask.
A single-eyed mask, marked with an eerie, spiraling pattern.
After ensuring all the guards were neutralized, the masked man stepped forward.
But just as he took his second step—
A furious voice rang out from above.
"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO?!"
Shisui Uchiha had arrived.
He stood on a rooftop, looking down at the scene—
At the lifeless bodies of the Anbu.
At the masked intruder.
For the first time, Shisui felt genuine rage.
He hadn't expected someone to actually attack during such a crucial moment.
If the Nine-Tails was released now—
It would all be over.
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