Chapter 102

Fifth Hokage Kakashi's world POV,

Though Konoha's strength is currently in a poor state, Kakashi understands that the return of the Konoha Sannin is essential to bolster it. They represent the peak strength of Konoha, and having them back would greatly increase Konoha's power and Morale.

Kakashi's excitement soared when he was rewarded with the Devil Fruit in the chat group. Unlike the constant chakra drain caused by the Sharingan, the Goro Goro no mi enhanced his physical capabilities, which brought him immense happiness. With this ability his speed and destruction have increased to another level. The abilities he obtained seemed tailor-made for him.

With determination, Kakashi began searching for the Konoha Sannin, hoping to bring all three back to the village. His primary target was Jiraiya, and he often scoured places like the land of Hot springs and red light areas for clues.

Eventually, he found Jiraiya in a hot spring, and although surprised, Jiraiya seemed to sense something was amiss.

Kakashi had already thought about persuading Jiraiya to return, and he approached him with a heartfelt request. "Jiraiya-sama, Konoha need your guidance now! Please come back to the village with me!"

Jiraiya hesitated for a moment, pondering how to face Minato's child and Kakashi in front of him Minato's student. After a sigh of helplessness, he agreed and returned to Konoha with Kakashi.

During their journey, they discussed the Third Hokage, and Jiraiya mostly remained silent with a self-deprecating smile. Kakashi hoped that with Jiraiya's return, Konoha wouldn't repeat the mistakes the third Hokage made, and in turn, keep Naruto safe.

After successfully bringing Jiraiya back, Kakashi set his sights on Tsunade, knowing she could be convinced with the right offer.

The current Hokage Kakashi presented her with irresistible conditions—First to have the opportunity to meet the First and Second Hokage. Second, a casino will be made where she can gamble with 5 million chips free per week. Initially skeptical, Tsunade eventually believed Kakashi, and without hesitation, she returned to Konoha with Shizune.

However, despite his efforts, Kakashi couldn't find Orochimaru. Each time he rushed to Orochimaru's camp, the elusive figure had already disappeared.

Intelligence seemed to outsmart him, and Kakashi could only return to Konoha empty-handed. Still, he remained hopeful that Orochimaru would eventually come back.

In the end, all three—Kakashi, Tsunade, and Jiraiya—chose to return, promising a brighter future for the village.

The strength of the village surged dramatically, bringing immense joy to Kakashi. With this newfound power, he felt confident enough to consider waging a war. However, despite multiple attempts, Kakashi's frustration mounted as he couldn't locate Orochimaru. Determined, he knew he had to bring Orochimaru back to Konoha to secure the entire Sound Ninja village under Konoha's control.

In the world of the Fourth Hokage,

Minato's wife Kushina was about to give birth, causing worry to flash across his face. As a result, Minato refrained from expanding outward and chose to remain in the village to ensure his wife's safety during childbirth.

Minato personally made a new hideout when he received the report from medical ninjas. With his ability from the Devil Fruit allowed him to create a secure separate space for the delivery.

He instructed everyone to wait in this safe space, and with a remarkable display, he opened a door in front of them, allowing the medical team to follow Minato through the door.

To ensure smooth delivery, the sealing class was present to protect the Nine Tails' seal, preventing any issues during birth. As preparations were underway, Minato swiftly gathered a large number of Anbu, and the Patriarchs of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans to assist him with their Dōjutsu.

Having known about his future through the chat group, Minato had been eagerly awaiting this day. With a sense of urgency, he ordered the village to be closely patrolled. The news of someone targeting the Nine Tails prompted the need for strict patrols for the next two days. Everyone was instructed to arrest any suspicious individuals immediately and to send a signal for reinforcements directly.

Minato's decisive orders were promptly conveyed and carried out by all, placing Konoha on high alert as they prepared for the imminent threat.

The Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan, along with elites from various other clans, took charge of guarding Konoha, putting the entire village under military law.

Despite the preparations, Minato remained uneasy and couldn't shake off his unease, making it hard for him to calm down. He recognized that the current deployments might not be enough to handle an uncertain number of attackers who were ready to strike with big Ninjutsus as soon as they spotted Konoha.

The thought of more enemies approaching any moment troubled him, leaving him lost in contemplation.

With a determined gaze, Minato assured himself that he no longer needed to worry about his wife's safety. He took it upon himself to confront the impending attacker.

Not far from Konoha, a figure donning black robes and red clouds closely monitored the movements within the village. He wore a spiral mask, with only one eye, which turned out to be a Sharingan, exposed. As the mysterious man observed the bustling life in the distance, a look of nostalgia filled his eyes.

With a sense of returning home, the man declared, "I'm back, Konoha! But this time, let's start with you, Sensei!"

He playfully remembered why the fastest ninja in the world was always late and was eager to see if his teacher would arrive on time to save his wife and child.

Without hesitation, the man manipulated space, vanishing instantly and reappearing in Konoha undetected. This person was none other than Uchiha Obito, who was believed to have died on the battlefield. Now transformed into the new shura of the Shinobi world, empowered by the Mangekyo, he stealthily infiltrated Konoha.

However, despite his thorough search, Obito failed to find any trace of Kushina. There was no secret room for childbirth, and the absolute surveillance revealed that Minato's wife never left Konoha.

Growing increasingly frustrated, Obito's plans to unleash the Nine-Tails and destroy Konoha were uncertain without knowing the Jinchuriki's location.

As he prepared to continue his search, several figures suddenly appeared on the wall, surrounding him and identifying him as an intruder.

"Report to Hokage-sama that an intruder has appeared in the west district."

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