Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou-Chapter 250: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou []

"Third Hokage-sama! The Nine-Tails has appeared in the village..."

Inside the Hokage's office, an Anbu member hastily reported, while the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, donned his armor with a face full of fury.

"The Nine-Tails is mine to handle! You all protect the non-combatants!"

"Follow me..."

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning tore through the skies above the Hidden Leaf Village. Before the astonished eyes of countless Leaf shinobi, the lightning struck the massive Nine-Tails head-on, unexpectedly hurling it outside the village.

"How is this possible?!"

The sudden scene left Hiruzen Sarutobi stunned. How could Uchiha Shirou arrive so quickly? And with such power!

At the same time, as the lightning split the night sky over the Leaf Village, Shimura Danzo, observing from the rear, could not help but show an expression of anger.

"Uchiha Shirou!"

However, the appearance of this lightning instantly caused a frenzy among the Uchiha clan and the members of the Police Force.

"Lord Shirou is back!"

"We need to help Lord Shirou drive back the Nine-Tails!"

"Attack!"

Previously, Root had used the name of the Hokage to suppress the Uchiha clan and the Police Force. But with Uchiha Shirou appearing, the entire clan erupted.

The respect for the Mangekyō Sharingan among the Uchiha clan surpassed everything!

"All Uchiha shinobi with awakened Sharingan at the jonin level, prepare for battle! Lower-ranked shinobi, protect the non-combatants and assist in the evacuation!"

Unlike the impulsive reactions of some Uchiha, Uchiha Yashiro, witnessing the scene, remained calm yet visibly excited.

"Members of the Police Force, immediately protect the non-combatants and guide them to the shelters!"

This was a perfect opportunity for the Police Force to prove itself. During the Third Hokage's tenure, with the Nine-Tails appearing for the second time in the Leaf Village, the Uchiha clan had a chance to save the day. What achievement could be greater than this?

With this thought, Uchiha Yashiro roared:

"What are you all standing around for?! Police Force, execute the orders!"

"Yes, sir!"

"Stop this! The Uchiha clan cannot act on its own..." A Root member monitoring the area coldly tried to stop them. However, in response, he found himself being stared down by countless pairs of Sharingan, their gaze filled with killing intent.

The next moment, the Root operatives showed signs of unease. Uchiha Yashiro then bellowed:

"Root is nothing more than a subordinate of the Anbu! We Uchiha are an equivalent department to the Anbu! Lord Shirou has returned, and now, everyone, execute the orders!"

With a flurry of movement, members of the Police Force rushed out. The Root operatives tried to intercept them, but the overwhelming hatred and murderous intent radiating from the Sharingan froze them in place.

The Uchiha clan would no longer tolerate being suppressed.

...

Outside the Hidden Leaf Village.

"ROAR!"

With a deafening roar, the Nine-Tails opened its mouth, gathering chakra into a massive, black Tailed Beast Bomb. The terrifying aura of destruction sent chills down the spines of countless Leaf shinobi.

"Everyone, stop the Nine-Tails together!"

"We can't let that Tailed Beast Bomb hit the village!"

In an instant, the Tailed Beast Bomb was launched. As countless Leaf shinobi shouted in anger and despair, a lone figure suddenly appeared in front of the attack.

"Lady Mikoto!"

The figure turned out to be Uchiha Mikoto, slender and delicate. At that moment, her Sharingan spun with three tomoe before transforming into the Mangekyō Sharingan. She held the Uchiha clan's signature fan, the Gunbai, in front of her.

As the terrifying Tailed Beast Bomb approached, the fan absorbed it in an instant.

"Uchiha Reflection!"

Mikoto's calm voice echoed in the ears of countless Leaf shinobi. The next moment, the devastating Tailed Beast Bomb exploded in the opposite direction.

The blast illuminated the night like daytime, and countless Leaf shinobi stared in awe at the scene before them.

"This kind of power... If it had hit the village..."

"The Mangekyō...! Uchiha Mikoto has awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan...!"

Amid the shocked exclamations, Uchiha Mikoto, holding the Uchiha fan, landed lightly on a tree. She shouted:

"Shirou! Leave the Nine-Tails' chakra attacks to me!"

As the Nine-Tails roared in anger, another surge of lightning struck it hard.

Covered in the Lightning Armor, Shirou's body crackled with violent lightning. Facing the mountainous Nine-Tails, his Mangekyō Sharingan spun rapidly. In an instant, a massive, crimson Susanoo materialized around him.

"It's the Mangekyō's Susanoo!"

The gigantic Susanoo, even taller than the Nine-Tails, appeared and, under Shirou's control, grabbed all nine of the beast's tails with overwhelming force.

With a furious roar, the colossal figure swung the Nine-Tails around, shaking the surrounding ground and forests. The Leaf shinobi watching the scene were left speechless.

Even the jonin present could only feel a sense of helplessness. This was no longer a battle they could intervene in.

"The Nine-Tails is being subdued! All Leaf shinobi, stay vigilant!"

The Nine-Tails were hurled into the distance, crashing heavily into the ground. The earth trembled violently, and the Leaf shinobi erupted in cheers.

The farther the Nine-Tails were from the village, the less damage the battle's aftermath would cause to the village.

From within the village, the distant sight of the towering Nine-Tails clashing with the crimson Susanoo resembled a battle between gods and demons, shaking the earth and sky.

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Within the Hidden Leaf Village.

The village was filled with chaotic noise. On the Hokage Rock, Uchiha Obito watched the figure battling the Nine-Tails in the distance, his expression filled with dread.

"I didn't expect Uchiha Shirou's Mangekyō Sharingan to develop to this extent!"

Beside him, Zetsu emerged halfway from the ground and rasped, "Lord Madara, Uchiha Shirou was the most valued successor of yours in life. You believed he could bring about change to the shinobi world."

Hearing this, Uchiha Obito snorted coldly. He would not allow anyone to disrupt his plans.

Just then, a figure appeared, causing Obito's pupils to contract sharply, his eyes filling with bloodthirsty rage.

"Minato Namikaze!"

The yellow flash of Minato Namikaze appeared on a distant rooftop. His face was filled with shock as he surveyed the chaos in the Hidden Leaf.

"How is this possible?! Why is the Nine-Tails rampaging? Naiko... she was supposed to be..."

Minato's eyes filled with panic. Naiko was under the protection of the Leaf's Anbu. In his mind, the sinister image of the Third Hokage flashed. It seemed as though a conspiracy was unfolding, orchestrated by someone who wished to retain power—none other than the Third Hokage!

"Naiko!"

As Minato prepared to use the Flying Thunder God Technique, a figure suddenly appeared behind him.

When the hidden hand behind the scenes prepared to strike at him, Minato Namikaze reacted quickly. With a swift turn, the trident-shaped kunai in his hand slashed directly toward his opponent's head. However, to his shock, his kunai passed right through the opponent's body, as though the person was merely a phantom.

At that moment, Uchiha Obito appeared, his Mangekyō Sharingan reflecting a mocking expression as he taunted:

"Yellow Flash, it seems you're a step too late... again!"

Though renowned as the fastest with the Flying Thunder God technique, Minato Namikaze always seemed to be one step behind when it truly mattered.

As Obito mocked him, his heart burned with boundless fury.

He had no complaints when Minato failed to save him during the battle with the Iwa-nin.

But Rin! That was something he could never forgive!

"Space-time ninjutsu!"

Minato, shocked, looked at the mysterious man. As the two clashed, outside the village, the battle between the Nine-Tails and Susanoo shook the earth.

"Everyone set up a defensive line! Don't let the Nine-Tails take a single step into the village!"

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had finally arrived, roared with anger. Wielding his staff, he fought valiantly. However, compared to the overwhelming power of Susanoo, which was suppressing the Nine-Tails, his presence paled in comparison.

The Third Hokage, once dubbed the strongest, had long since lost his mythical status. The village had been dragged into the quagmire of war during the Third Shinobi World War, and the appearance of the Three-Tails followed by the Nine-Tails only worsened the situation.

The battlefield was chaotic. Amid the earth-shattering battle between the Nine-Tails and the giant Susanoo, even the typically powerful jōnin appeared insignificant.

As Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived to provide support, his anger was accompanied by a trace of fear in his eyes.

"Mangekyō?! The Uchiha clan has another pair of Mangekyō Sharingan!"

Amid the chaos, Mikoto, wielding a flame-patterned fan, stood boldly at the forefront, her Mangekyō Sharingan glowing intensely. While Hiruzen Sarutobi viewed the Mangekyō with dread, the Uchiha clan members who had arrived to assist her were filled with fervor.

"Lady Mikoto!"

The Uchiha clan, now holding another Mangekyō Sharingan, believed that fate was on their side. They saw this as a gift from the Sage of Six Paths himself.

"The Uchiha shall rise again!"

Meanwhile, Shirou, commanding Susanoo in the battle against the Nine-Tails, noticed more Uchiha members arriving. He shouted:

"Mikoto! Gather the Uchiha elites and prepare a barrier! We must trap the Nine-Tails within it—under no circumstances can it destroy the village again!"

"Understood!"

Hearing the command, Mikoto shouted back, and the Uchiha clan members roared in unison. Faced with the orders of a legendary Mangekyō wielder, the Uchiha clan did not hesitate for a moment.

As the echoes of their voices faded, Shirou turned his gaze toward the Third Hokage and the ANBU, commanding without hesitation:

"Third Hokage! Order the sealing squad to prepare the Nine-Tails' seal immediately! All Konoha ninjas ranked below jōnin must withdraw from the battle; jōnin will assist in the fight!"

Unlike the Uchiha, who obeyed orders decisively, the Konoha ninja were momentarily confused.

Some instinctively followed the command, while others hesitated, glancing toward the Third Hokage for guidance.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes burned with anger when he saw Shirou issuing orders in his place. But as he noticed the disarray among the Konoha ninja, his fury was overshadowed by fear.

"Has Uchiha Shirou's influence already reached this extent?"

"What are you all standing around for?! ANBU, assist the sealing squad in preparing the seal! We cannot allow the village to suffer further damage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi roared angrily, issuing commands to restore order amid the chaos. However, his authority as Hokage had already been shaken.

During his tenure, the village had been repeatedly threatened by tailed beasts. Each time, it was Uchiha Shirou who emerged to save the day. This time, the impact was even greater.

"Everyone, attack! Stop the Nine-Tails!"

The typically powerful jōnin shouted as they launched their combined jutsu. Under normal circumstances, such a display would be awe-inspiring. But against the Nine-Tails, their power seemed minuscule.

Only a kage-level ninja like Hiruzen Sarutobi could create a significant impact with his jutsu. However, even his presence paled in comparison to the overwhelming might of Susanoo, which was clashing directly with the Nine-Tails.

Meanwhile, the Uchiha elites roared as they took their positions. From all directions, Uchiha members with their Sharingan activated prepared for action.

Mikoto flashed to a crucial position and, alongside the Uchiha elites, formed hand seals. Slamming her hands to the ground, she unleashed a powerful Jutsu:

Uchiha Fire Formation!

In an instant, an enormous fire-based barrier erupted into a hellish inferno that reduced anything within it to ashes. Its power surpassed even that of the Four Violet Flames Formation. In the original story, Uchiha Obito had once used this barrier to protect the Gedo Statue, showcasing its incredible strength.

Upon seeing the barrier, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed drastically. He shouted urgently to the ANBU:

"To seal the Nine-Tails, we need a host! Investigate what happened to Uzumaki Naiko immediately! Also, notify Danzo and have him... bring the spare host!"

The sealing of a tailed beast always required a backup host. The Five Great Shinobi Nations were well-prepared for such contingencies, knowing that tailed beasts could lose control at any time.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was furious and anxious. He could not allow the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki to fall into Uchiha's hands. The Uchiha clan already had control over half of the Nine-Tails' power. If they gained control of the full jinchūriki, it would be the end.

"Notify Minato immediately! His Flying Thunder God technique is the fastest—he must seal the Nine-Tails before..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his voice as he gave the command, his expression grim. The ANBU responded with shouts, rushing off to carry out his orders.

The situation had escalated too suddenly. Despite all their preparations, no one had anticipated the Nine-Tails losing control in this manner.

If not for a sensory ninja detecting Minato's chakra earlier, Hiruzen might not have given such urgent orders.

"Minato! What on earth are you doing?! The Nine-Tails is rampaging, and you're nowhere to be seen! Are you just going to let the Uchiha steal the spotlight again?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was furious. If Minato didn't appear to stop the Nine-Tails, the Fourth Hokage position would be impossible to decide.

...

Meanwhile, in the remote Forest of Death, flashes of light and the sound of explosions erupted.

"These are specially-made explosive tags!"

As the explosions subsided, Uchiha Obito, panting heavily, leaped onto a shattered rock. One of his arms, like melting wax, dripped fluid, and part of it was severed.

"Minato Namikaze, master of the Flying Thunder God—you're still too late!"

Severely injured, Obito spoke reluctantly. Across from him, as the smoke cleared, Minato Namikaze stood, also panting, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"A Sharingan... controlling the Nine-Tails... and Wood Release?!"

As the pieces fell into place, Minato's scalp went numb. In his mind, he once again envisioned the scheming, sinister face of the Third Hokage.

Especially when he saw the strange, grotesque form of the mysterious man's arm, Minato suppressed his agitation and shouted angrily:

"Who are you?!"

"Heh heh... Minato Namikaze, you're too late. You can't save anyone—not your wife, not even your unborn child..."

At the mention of his wife and child, Minato's killing intent erupted.

"I won't let you live!"

Determined, Minato resolved to eliminate this dangerous foe who threatened his village, his wife, and his child.

Both were injured. Without the Rasengan, Minato had to rely on specially-made explosive tags, which injured Obito but also left Minato's arm burned.

At that moment, Obito's brow furrowed. Minato's next attack once again passed through his body. Obito rasped:

"Is the ANBU here already? It seems I miscalculated this time. But next time, I will reclaim the Nine-Tails."