Naruto: About the Fact That my Brother is Madara-Chapter 204 - : Once I Make My Move, You Shall Be Captured

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The deafening roar of explosions continued to echo, persisting for a full two minutes before gradually dying down.

Apart from a small handful of individuals, the rest of the three clans' shinobi had been utterly annihilated, leaving not even ashes behind within the deep pit lined with countless explosive tags.

"Help... Help me!"

A man, his leg blown off in the blast, struggled desperately to crawl out of the raging inferno.

He knew all too well that the enemy would never grant him mercy, yet the searing agony of the flames devouring his flesh left him no choice. Whatever fate awaited him next had to be better than the slow, excruciating death of being burned alive.

Splash!

Amidst his pained cries, a stream of water suddenly shot out from the side—not particularly forceful, but just enough to extinguish the flames consuming his body.

A faint mist rose from his charred flesh as he gasped in pain, struggling to lift his head. His vision blurred from the smoke and unbearable agony, but as he forced his eyes open—he found himself staring into a pair of chilling, scarlet-red pupils.

"...As expected of the Nara Clan. A truly masterful diversion,"

The voice was melodious, yet dripping with cruel mockery—the last thing he would ever hear.

A single blade pierced through his heart.

With practiced precision, Uchiha Kochou twisted her blade, then casually kicked the corpse aside, sending it tumbling back into the distant flames.

Just a short while ago, the secret ninja number one had relayed crucial news—Senju had secretly reached out to the three Great Secret Ninja Art clans: the Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi. It was highly likely that this was an invitation for them to join Konohagakure.

As for their true intentions behind this move? There was no need for speculation. Even a fool could see it—it was an open bid to prepare for an eventual confrontation with the Uchiha Clan.

The Sarutobi and Shimura Clans could be ignored for now. Neither Kyōsuke nor Kochou had taken them seriously to begin with. However, there was no way they would stand idly by and watch as the Senju strengthened their own forces.

Thus, Uchiha Kochou was dispatched.

Laying an ambush along the only route these clans could take, she had everything prepared well in advance.

With her ocular powers, she could create traps on the spot, leaving not a single soul aware of their impending doom until the moment of detonation.

To guarantee absolute success, she had even prepared tens of thousands of Explosive Tags in advance.

And yet, despite all her meticulous planning...

She and the secret ninja number one had underestimated one man—Nara Higashihiko.

That wretched man had foreseen the possibility of Uchiha intervention.

This entire squad had been nothing but a sacrifice—a mere distraction, meant to draw attention away from the true main group.

By exchanging a small contingent for the safe arrival of the three great clans in Konoha, the trade-off... was more than worth it.

Kochou clenched her jaw.

"What a miscalculation..."

She pulled off her mask, revealing a face that remained eerily calm and composed.

Yet beneath that serene exterior, a fire of rage burned, scorching hot enough to incinerate everything in its wake.

Ever since she had pledged her loyalty to Kyōsuke, she had never once failed in carrying out his orders. No matter how big or small the task, she had always ensured perfection.

And now, she had been outmaneuvered.

By Nara Higashihiko, of all people.

"This grudge... will be repaid in full one day."

Her voice, dripping with venomous hatred, faded into the wind.

By the time the flames had settled, she was already gone.

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Konohagakure – The Main Gate

"Welcome, welcome!"

Senju Hashirama himself had come to greet the arrivals, his expression warm and hospitable.

Standing beside him were two prominent figures: the heads of the Sarutobi and Shimura clans.

Though Hashirama never openly acknowledged it, the village had already been split into two factions.

On one side stood the Uchiha, whose growing influence was further reinforced by their close ties with the Fūma Clan. Their combined strength had become an undeniable force, impossible for anyone to ignore.

On the other hand, while the Senju's individual power was comparatively weaker, they had secured the allegiance of five different clans.

And with the arrival of the three great secret Ninja Art clans, their overall combat strength had taken a significant leap forward.

Although an all-out conflict between the two sides remained unlikely, power still played a decisive role in many matters.

"Many thanks, Clan Leaders," said Nara Higashihiko, the designated spokesperson for the three secret ninja art clans. His role had always been to handle external affairs, and he carried himself with practiced grace.

Yet, as he took in his surroundings, a nagging thought took root—why was Senju Tobirama not here to greet them?

Perhaps noticing his confusion, Hashirama smiled and gestured toward a certain direction.

"Tobirama went east. Konoha cannot be complete without a certain clan's presence."

The east...

Nara Higashihiko's pupils contracted sharply.

A realization struck him like a bolt of lightning.

There was only one clan in the entire Land of Fire that warranted such personal attention from the Senju leader himself.

The very same clan that had once pushed the Senju to the brink of destruction.

The Hyūga.

Rumors had long swirled—that the Hyūga's new head still possessed the legendary Tenseigan, surpassing even Tenjin in power.

Many speculated that, aside from the three universally acknowledged strongest figures in the Land of Fire, the next most formidable warrior was none other than this woman.

"If I recall correctly... her name is—"

"Hyūga Yayoi!"

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Hyūga clan, Martial Arts Arena

In the sparring arena, two figures stood facing each other.

Senju Tobirama, and Hyūga Yayoi.

The man sighed wearily, rubbing his temples.

"Lady Hyūga, can we not resolve this through peaceful discussion?"

"Discussion?"

Yayoi let out a sharp laugh, her voice laced with derision.

"Senju Tobirama, don't take me for a fool. Do you think I don't know exactly what you and your brother are planning?"

"You want the Hyūga to act as your shield? Fine. Defeat me first, then we can talk."

"...You misunderstand—"

Tobirama exhaled heavily, already feeling a headache forming.

Why did this woman have to be so stubborn?

Perhaps... perhaps his decision to avoid marriage had been the right one after all.

Konoha's Unmarried Faction +1.

Truth be told, he had come to the Hyūga with genuine sincerity.

He had no intention of using them as pawns. In fact, he wished to elevate the Hyūga to stand on equal footing with his brother—to create a counterbalance against the overwhelming power of the Uchiha duo.

But no matter how he explained it, she simply refused to believe him.

Tobirama felt truly wronged.

Since when had his credibility sunk so low?

Sure, he had stabbed a few backs, schemed in the shadows, meticulously crafted suppression plans for every major clan, and spent a great deal of time researching forbidden techniques...

But apart from all that, what else had he done to deserve such distrust?!

Had he really done anything that terrible?

Had he?!

Frustration flared in his eyes.

"Lady Hyūga, are you certain you wish to settle this through force?"

"Unless you're planning to kneel and bow to me, yes."

"...Very well. Then forgive me for my offense."

The Fourth Strongest in the Land of Fire?

A joke.

Senju Tobirama refused to believe in such nonsense.

To him, the Tenseigan was nothing special.

With his vast arsenal of secret techniques, he was confident he could claim victory.

After all, not everyone was Uchiha Kyōsuke—someone who could simply crush him through sheer overwhelming force.

Once I make my move, you shall be captured!

Tobirama's hands came together in rapid succession. Chakra surged through his body as he took a deep breath—

His cheeks bulged—then he unleashed a torrential wave of water.

Water Release: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave!

Towering columns of water rose over ten meters high, and within moments, a flood surged outward, submerging the surrounding two kilometers.

The sheer magnitude of the jutsu left the observing Hyūga clansmen stunned.

They had always believed Tobirama to be nothing more than a schemer, relying on Edo Tensei and borrowed techniques.

But now, faced with the raw, overwhelming force of his chakra, they could only swallow in silent dread.

"You still wish to continue?"

Standing atop a massive water column, Tobirama nearly folded his arms in imitation of Madara—only stopping himself at the last second.

Unlike Madara, he had no Susanoo to protect him. Leaving himself open like that would be foolish.

He could only grumble internally.

"The wicked Uchiha always likes to posture," he muttered.

"...Does this fool truly think this is enough to intimidate me?"

Yayoi shook her head.

If not for Kyosuke's instructions, she would have taken this opportunity to end Tobirama's life right here and now.

Just as she was about to make her move—

A shadow suddenly flashed into the arena.

Without hesitation, the newcomer lunged forward and delivered a flying kick straight at Tobirama.

"If you want to fight Yayoi, you'll have to get through me first!"

The voice rang out with unwavering resolve.

The figure who had just arrived was none other than Sanfeng.

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