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Naruto: The Betrayal of the Second Hokage

It all started when Jiraiya was dying, his final moments spent fighting for the fate of the world. But instead of fading into oblivion, he found himself standing in a void, confronted by an immortal being.

Jiraiya looked around, confused. "Am I dead? Is this the afterlife?"

The being chuckled. "Not quite. You are between worlds, Jiraiya."

Jiraiya frowned. "So, after all I've done, this is how I go? Just to be killed by my own student?"

The being observed him with curiosity. "That was your fate. But what if you could change fate itself?"

Jiraiya's eyes widened. "Change fate? You mean... alter events?"

The being nodded. "The world follows a path shaped by the choices of the strong. If key events are rewritten, destiny itself can be transformed. What if you could prevent great tragedies? What if the root of war was severed before it could grow?"

Jiraiya, ever the seeker of knowledge, smirked. "Alright, I'm listening. Where do we start?"

The being raised its hand, and an image formed—a vision of an older time, a moment in history when peace could have been secured or shattered.

"We begin with Tobirama Senju."

The Rise of the Shadow Hokage

In this parallel world, Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju remained the best of friends, forging Konoha into a thriving village of unity. But their strongest ally, Tobirama Senju, harbored a darkness that went unseen. A man of unmatched intellect and speed, Tobirama had always distrusted the Uchiha. In this timeline, however, his paranoia evolved into something more sinister.

Believing that the only true peace could be achieved through absolute control, Tobirama gathered rogue shinobi, forming a new Akatsuki—not as a mercenary group, but as a force meant to rule through fear and strength. With his mastery over forbidden Jutsu, he aimed to reshape the world, starting with the destruction of the very village he once helped create.

The Fox Unleashed

Years passed, and under Hashirama and Madara's rule, Konoha flourished. But peace was fleeting. One fateful night, a monstrous roar echoed through the village. Tobirama had made his move.

Using his unparalleled skills, he enslaved the Nine-Tailed Fox without the need for Sharingan control, binding it with a new version of his Edo Tensei. The beast rampaged through Konoha, fire and destruction consuming everything in its path.

The alarms rang. Shinobi rushed to defend their home. But this was no mere attack—it was an orchestrated war.

Madara Unleashes His Full Power

Standing atop the Hokage Monument, Madara surveyed the chaos. The man who had once questioned the village's unity now stood as its greatest defender. His Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan blazed to life.

"Tobirama! You betray your own blood, your own village?!" Madara's voice thundered.

Tobirama stood amid the burning ruins, his expression unreadable. "Peace through power, Madara. The weak must be ruled. You and my foolish brother will never understand."

With no hesitation, Madara summoned Susanoo, his colossal armored warrior manifesting in a burst of energy. Tobirama vanished in an instant, using his legendary speed and Flying Thunder God technique to strike at impossible angles. Their battle was a blur of destruction—Madara's devastating meteorites versus Tobirama's space-time assaults.

Tobirama was faster. But Madara was relentless.

Hashirama Enters the Battle

As the village crumbled, Hashirama arrived, sorrow in his eyes. "Tobirama… why?"

Tobirama sneered. "Because the world is built on weakness, brother. You refuse to see the truth."

Hashirama sighed. With a single hand seal, the ground trembled as Sage Art: True Several Thousand Hands erupted, a towering deity clashing with Kurama in a battle of titans. But Tobirama was prepared. He detonated hidden explosive tags throughout Konoha, forcing Hashirama to split his focus between saving civilians and fighting.

Tobirama smirked. "Checkmate."

Madara's Ultimate Sacrifice

Madara, realizing the extent of Tobirama's plan, made a decision. His Rinnegan activated, his chakra surging. "Hashirama, protect the village. I'll end this."

Hashirama's eyes widened. "Madara, no—"

But it was too late. Madara invoked the ultimate Uchiha technique—Izanagi, rewriting his own reality. In the blink of an eye, he appeared behind Tobirama, plunging a blade of black flames into his chest.

Tobirama gasped, blood spilling. "You… would sacrifice yourself for them?"

Madara smiled as his body began to dissolve. "Because this village… is worth it."

With his last act, Madara banished Kurama from Tobirama's control, sealing the beast within Hashirama. Looking at his old friend one last time, he whispered, "Protect them, Hashirama."

And with that, Madara Uchiha, once feared as the strongest, had given his life for the village he once doubted.

The End of the Betrayal

Tobirama's lifeless body collapsed. Konoha was in ruins, but its will remained unbroken. Hashirama, holding Madara's fallen headband, wept for his friend.

As dawn broke, the village mourned the loss of two of its greatest shinobi. Their sacrifice ensured Konoha would endure.

From the void, Jiraiya watched, his mind racing. The immortal being turned to him. "One event changed everything. Now, do you understand the power of rewriting fate?"

Jiraiya clenched his fists. "I do. And I know what must be done."

A new journey had begun.

"Kashin Koji's Secret MissionHidden in the shadows, Kashin Koji had been watching. The knowledge of this altered fate intrigued him. Unlike Jiraiya, he had no intention of simply observing. With his own plans in mind, he traveled back in time and retrieved Tobirama's body before it could be lost forever.

"A weapon like him should never be wasted," Koji murmured, sealing the body in a specialized storage scroll. "If the world ever needs him again… I will bring him back."

With that, he vanished into the unknown, ensuring that the story of Tobirama Senju was far from over."