First Kage to Fall
Chapter Title: The Winds of Betrayal
The cold winds of the Land of Bears howled through the trees, rustling the snow that blanketed the earth. In the distance, the looming figure of a fortified structure could be seen — Kuma no Machi, the Bear City, now nestled in the heart of this frigid land. The first Kazekage, once the ruler of Sunagakure, had been lured here under the guise of diplomacy, seeking an alliance with the Hoshigakure. But unbeknownst to him, this meeting would not be about peace.
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That night, under the cover of darkness, Tetsuma's elite Anbu battalion moved through the silent woods of the Land of Bears. They were shadows within shadows, slipping past patrols, unseen by the eyes of those in Kaze no Machi.
Tetsuma led the group with calculated precision, his steps light but firm. He could sense the faintest ripple of chakra in the air—the Kazekage's presence was close. The old man's power was unmistakable, a subtle yet dangerous aura that betrayed his true strength.
They arrived at the city's outskirts, the towering gates of Kaze no Machi in sight. From there, Tetsuma relayed his plan: two squads would infiltrate the building, neutralize any guards, and secure the Kazekage. The rest would stand guard, ready to extract the team once the mission was completed.
Tetsuma took a moment to check the concealed blades hidden beneath his cloak, making sure they were within reach. His mind sharpened as the moment approached. No matter how powerful the Kazekage might be, Tetsuma had his own arsenal of deadly techniques. And he wasn't about to let this opportunity slip.
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The infiltration was swift and silent, as planned. With expert coordination, the Anbu agents bypassed the city's defenses and made their way toward the Kazekage's location.
Tetsuma's eyes gleamed with anticipation as they neared the Kazekage's chamber. The man was surrounded by a few trusted guards, but he was alone—his sense of security was his downfall.
Inside the room, the Kazekage sat by a dimly lit hearth, his grizzled features reflecting the flames. Despite his age, his body exuded an aura of power, the very same presence that had once made him a legendary shinobi.
"You've come," he said, his voice a gravelly whisper. He stood slowly, turning toward the door where Tetsuma and his Anbu stood. "I knew it would come to this."
The Kazekage's eyes flickered with a dangerous calm, the magnetic chakra swirling around his body, forming faint glimmers of metallic particles in the air. It was a warning, an indication that he had no intention of going quietly.
Tetsuma's eyes narrowed, and without a word, he made his move.
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The battle was quick, brutal. The Kazekage fought with the power and precision of a master shinobi, his Magnet Release turning the very metal in the room against them. But Tetsuma and his Anbu were faster, their movements a blur of deadly grace.
The first Kazekage's defenses, though formidable, could not withstand the coordinated assault. Tetsuma's hand lashed out, his blade connecting with the Kazekage's throat in one clean strike.
The battle was over in an instant.
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The mission was a success. The Kazekage was dead, his body left behind in the darkened room of Kaze no Machi, while Tetsuma and his Anbu swiftly retreated. There would be no sign of Konoha's involvement, no evidence left for anyone to find.
As the group made their way back through the snow-covered forests, Tetsuma's mind raced with the consequences of this assassination. He had secured another victory for Konoha, but at what cost? The death of the Kazekage would undoubtedly provoke a response from Sunagakure, and there were many who would take this as a declaration of war.
Tetsuma clenched his fists. This was only the beginning. The true battle for Konoha's future was still ahead.
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Back in Konoha, the Hokage and his trusted advisors would soon learn of the success of the mission. But even as the victory was celebrated, the political landscape continued to shift beneath their feet. Allies would be tested, and enemies would rise in response to this bold move.
For now, however, the Anbu had done their job. The first Kazekage was no more, and the winds of change blew once again through the shinobi world.