Naruto: Shikigami Aizen

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"Swish! Swish! Swish!" 

In the dark of night, sharp sounds of movement echoed through the dense forest as shadows darted from tree to tree. 

"Look over there," a calm voice called out from among the rushing figures. "The situation ahead suggests a skilled Stone Ninja. Be cautious, Jiraiya." 

A beautiful figure with short golden hair moved swiftly through the trees, her words steady but serious. 

Jiraiya, leading the group, turned his head to flash her a grin before refocusing his expression into one of solemn determination. 

"Don't worry, Tsunade. If it's the Stone Ninja causing trouble, I'll make sure they stop endangering the village!" 

Tsunade's face remained cold, her lips pressed into a thin line. She said nothing further. 

Both knew that the greatest threat in this war wasn't the Stone Ninja, but Aizen—the man who had orchestrated everything. 

Though his current whereabouts were unknown, the devastation he had wrought made one thing clear. even if they encountered him again, they wouldn't be able to stop him. Their earlier attempt to halt his march toward destroying Konoha had ended in utter failure. 

That bitter memory cast a heavy shadow over their hearts. 

Leading a small squad of Konoha ninjas, Tsunade and Jiraiya soon reached the base of the massive stone mountain that now towered over the forest. 

Under the cover of night, the mountain stood like a colossal giant, its surface stained with dark brown soil that revealed its origins deep beneath the earth. 

"To pull an entire section of land from underground and form this... Who could have done such a thing?" Jiraiya murmured, staring up at the immense black stone formation. 

Tsunade's sharp gaze flashed, and she replied coldly. 

"No matter who's behind this, we'll know once we climb up there." 

"If the Stone Ninja went to such lengths, it must mean Konoha's forces here were under attack. Let's move quickly!" 

Without waiting for a response, she leapt onto the steep, sheer rock face and began sprinting upward with practiced agility. 

Jiraiya frowned in concern but nodded firmly. 

"Let's go!" he ordered, signaling the team of Konoha Anbu to follow as they ascended the massive wall of stone. 

Meanwhile, on the other side of the mountain… 

"Wow, seeing it up close, this mountain really is massive," Gin remarked, balancing the monk he carried on his back. His half-open blue eyes gleamed with curiosity as he examined the towering structure. 

Clicking his tongue in mock admiration, Gin quipped, "To think someone could pull this out of the ground... Can humans really achieve such things?" 

His lips curved into an exaggerated smile as he glanced back at Aizen and added with a playful tone. 

"Humans sure are capable of miracles, aren't they, Lord Aizen? Whether in the past… or even now." 

There was a deliberate edge to Gin's words—after all, he had once entrusted the hope of defeating Aizen to a mere human boy. 

Thinking of that boy, Gin couldn't help but smirk. 

If Aizen exists in this world now, it must be because of the miracle that boy created. 

Aizen, unfazed by Gin's teasing, continued gazing at the massive mountain before them. His deep eyes shimmered faintly, and he spoke softly. 

"Gin, I've never been one to believe in miracles." 

Gin's expression shifted slightly, his half-lidded eyes narrowing as he listened intently. 

Aizen continued. 

"But after being defeated by Ichigo Kurosaki, that belief was shattered. I've come to accept that miracles can exist… Otherwise, how else could I explain my failure?" 

Tilting his head slightly upward, Aizen's lips curved into a faint smile, his voice calm yet tinged with amusement. 

"Still, isn't that what makes things more interesting?" 

"If everything were predetermined, even a throne within my grasp would feel meaningless. It's the prospect of miracles that adds a touch of excitement to my path forward." 

Aizen closed his eyes briefly, his smile soft yet enigmatic as he continued. 

"Without that, the journey to the throne would be far too dull." 

Gin's fox-like smile faltered for a moment. He then narrowed his eyes further and chuckled softly. 

"So even in this world, you views things this way?" 

Aizen turned to look at Gin, his warm smile unwavering as his voice, rich and magnetic, replied. 

"There is a difference this time, Gin. Now, I intend to hold those miracles in my hand." 

"Surely, you already heard about the children staying at Las Noches?" 

"In my eyes, they hold potential that rivals—even surpasses—that of Kurosaki Ichigo." 

Aizen's gaze flickered with a spark of amusement as he spoke, while Gin remained silent for a moment. Then, with a sly grin, Gin chuckled. 

"Only you could see things this way." 

Turning back to the mountain, Aizen's smile softened as he spoke once more. 

"Let's move, Gin. Whether those children will create miracles in the future remains to be seen. For now, we must ensure my plan unfolds as intended." 

"If my calculations are correct, Shino should be arriving soon." 

With those words, Aizen's figure disappeared into the shadows. 

Gin, left standing momentarily, shook his head with a smirk. 

"Understood, Lord Aizen…" he murmured, vanishing as well. 

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Under the pale light of the full moon, the towering black mountain stood like an imposing sentinel amidst the chaos of the Konoha forest. 

Atop its jagged cliffs, a fierce battle raged. 

Ninjas clashed relentlessly, their feet precariously balanced on fractured ground riddled with deep chasms. Within the darkness of these fissures, molten lava glowed an ominous red, flowing like the veins of the mountain itself. 

Suddenly, a massive wave of golden sand surged down from above, crashing toward the Konoha forces. 

"Boom!" 

Many Leaf Ninjas who failed to evade in time were engulfed by the tide of sand. 

Trapped within the suffocating mass, they struggled desperately but to no avail. 

"Magnet Release. Gold Sand Burial!" 

In midair, Rasa extended his arms forward, his voice calm yet commanding. 

"Damn it! I… I can't breathe!" 

"These sands won't let go! Someone, help me!" 

Panicked cries came from within the shifting sands. 

Seeing this, Inuzuka Ao's expression hardened. He glanced at his canine partner, Garō, and growled. 

"Let's take that guy down!" 

"Woof!" 

The pair zigzagged between the waves of golden sand, leaping onto a rocky outcrop before charging toward Rasa in the air. 

"Ninja Art. Fang Over Fang!" 

With a powerful twist, the man and his dog transformed into spinning whirlwinds, hurtling toward Rasa at incredible speed. 

"Boom!" 

The twin whirlwinds tore through the air, generating powerful currents that churned up dust and debris as they surged toward their target. 

Rasa, hovering above, remained unfazed. His expression calm, he clasped his hands together. 

"Magnet Release. Gold Sand Tsunami!" 

The golden sand below him split, a massive wave rising like a tidal surge. 

"Boom!" 

Wave after wave of golden sand rose higher, crashing toward the spinning whirlwinds with overwhelming force. 

"Boom!" "Boom!" 

Just as Ao and Garō were about to reach Rasa, their whirlwind forms were struck by a towering wave of golden sand. 

Swept up in the sand's relentless tide, the two spun uncontrollably, unable to break free from its grip. 

Suddenly. 

"Ninja Art. Lion Mane Binding Technique!" 

"Swish! Swish! Swish!" 

A deep voice echoed, and thick strands of white hair shot forth from the distance. The hair coiled tightly around Ao and Garō, who were trapped within the golden sand. 

"Rise!" 

With a sharp tug, their bodies were yanked free from the sand and thrown onto a flat section of the ground nearby. 

As they landed, Ao quickly turned to look at his rescuer. His expression shifted to one of surprise and delight. 

"Jiraiya!" 

Jiraiya grinned widely, revealing his gleaming white teeth. 

"That's right, Ao! Who else but me would come to save you in such a crucial moment?" 

Ao's smile quickly turned into an exasperated grimace. Shaking his head, he muttered with a wry smile. 

"You're still the same old Jiraiya!" 

His expression then grew serious as he continued. 

"But there's no time for banter. Are you alone? Things are chaotic here—Tsuchikage, this Sand Ninja, and even the Mist Ninjas are all on the battlefield. The situation is dire!" 

Hearing this, Jiraiya's cheerful demeanor faded. His face became grave as he muttered. 

"The Tsuchikage is here too!? So this massive rock mountain… it's his doing?" 

Before Jiraiya could finish processing this information. 

"Swish!" 

Tsunade, Minato, and a group of Konoha Anbu arrived at their location. 

"Jiraiya-sensei!" 

Minato called out with relief. His face was smudged with dirt, and his clothes were disheveled from battle, but his excitement at seeing his teacher was evident. 

Jiraiya's expression lit up as he greeted Minato warmly. 

"Minato! What are you doing here?!" 

Before Minato could respond, Tsunade interjected with a stern glance at Jiraiya. 

"Enough reminiscing. Minato mentioned that the Tsuchikage is here—is that true?" 

Tsunade's question immediately silenced the group, extinguishing their brief excitement. 

Ao took the opportunity to explain. 

"The Tsuchikage seemed to have retreated for now, likely to construct some sort of barrier. For the moment, the Sand Ninja is the more immediate problem." 

Tsunade paused for a moment, processing the information, but Minato quickly added. 

"Not only that, Tsunade-senpai, but we also encountered a Mist Ninja earlier—he's incredibly dangerous as well." 

Hearing these updates, Tsunade's gaze hardened, and she began analyzing the situation. 

Mist, Stone, and Sand Ninjas are all here. Konoha's forces are holding for now, especially with the support of the Cloud Ninjas. But the real threat… is the Tsuchikage. 

We don't have anyone who can stand up to him directly. 

After a moment's thought, Tsunade issued a decisive order. 

"The Tsuchikage's presence here makes it impossible for us to hold this position. Inform all Konoha and Cloud Ninja to retreat immediately!" 

The group froze at her words. 

"Retreat!?" 

Minato's eyes, however, lit up with understanding. He realized Tsunade's strategy. 

By pulling back, Konoha and the Cloud could ensure the Mist and Stone Ninja forces clashed with each other. 

Before they could act on her command, a small black dot appeared in the sky, catching everyone's attention. 

Their expressions darkened as the realization hit them. 

Tsuchikage! 

As the Tsuchikage and Rasa arrived, the Stone and Sand Ninja forces were invigorated. Their renewed morale turned the tide of the battle as they began pushing back against the remaining Leaf, Cloud, and Mist Ninja. 

"Boom!" 

A thunderous explosion echoed across the battlefield. A stood tall over the defeated bodies of several Stone Ninjas he had just struck down. 

Raising his gaze to the sky, his expression hardened as his eyes locked onto the approaching figure. 

Tsuchikage.