Naruto: Starting with the Granted Strongest Eye

"Enemy approaching from nine o'clock! Ninja art, now!" Ao roared coldly. Immediately, a mist-ninja leapt forward.

"Water Release—Great Waterfall Technique!"

WHOOSH… A tidal wave thundered through the woods. But their target vanished in a flash using a Replacement Technique, and kunai rained down on Ao's team.

Another mist-ninja charged, deflecting a kunai with his blade. Ao flashed away and engaged in hand-to-hand combat with his opponent. That ninja was Shisui—his taijutsu, aside from genjutsu, was unmatched. His speed made him one of the famed "Dashing Shisui." Even Hyūga Ao struggled to keep pace, especially as Ao sensed something strange in Shisui's chakra.

Soon, a mist-ninja skilled in swordplay joined the fight, forcing Shisui on the back foot. Their onslaught was relentless, leaving Ao exhausted and staggering.

Suddenly, Tō leapt from the branches above:

"Iai Slash!"

His blade clanged off the mist-ninja's sword. In the next heartbeat, the blade severed through, carving a red slash across their throat. The ninja froze, eyes wide with shock, before collapsing.

"First one down!" Tō muttered, charging at the next enemy. But the ninja responded with a water jutsu:

"Water Release—Chaotic Waves!"

A three-meter column of water surged up, swallowed Tō's form, and knocked him off balance.

From the branches, Itachi appeared, seals already made:

"Fire Release—Phoenix Blossom Flame!"

Eight flames erupted, cutting off the mist-ninja's escape route.

"Earth Release—Earth Wall Formation!" came a rumble as walls of earth shot up, halting the flames but planting both mist-ninjas below.

Tō and Itachi pressed in, their taijutsu tight and punishing. Sweat beaded down the mist-ninjas' brows—Ao saw the strain on their faces.

"That was a clone, right? They coordinate shockingly well… And—both are Uchiha!" one mist-ninja noted from the treeline, triggering his Sharingan. Ao and Itachi surprised him—Tō activated his as well.

"Fog Village Technique!" a mist-ninja shouted, unleashing thick fog that darkened the forest.

Two mist-ninjas ran out after taking heavy hits, but others stayed. Ao recognized the tactic: "Silent Assassin Technique! We must end this fast."

He lunged with a slash toward the fighter aiding Shisui, but Ao kicked the supporting ninja down. However, Hyūga Ao responded with:

"Water Release—Azure Dragon Piercing Palm!"

A crushing strike hit Shisui square in the chest. Yet instead of a scream, Shisui vanished in a plume of smoke.

"Clone!" Ao barked.

Mist-ninjas recoiled. Then, from the treetops, two massive fireballs roared down:

"Fire Dragon—Great Dragon Fire Technique!"

Ao and his ally staggered beneath the impact. Ao barely realized it was a decoy only AFTER the explosion engulfed the area.

"You Uchiha are monsters..." a mist-ninja scoffed from hiding. Blood dripped from two injured mist-ninjas—they had fallen within ten minutes.

Suddenly, both ninjas choked, clutching their throats, and collapsed, poisoned without warning.

Tō and Itachi stepped forward: "Impossible... they saw us? In this fog? The Sharingan isn't THAT strong..."

Before they could react, a crackle of lightning struck one mist-ninja, who convulsed and slumped. He stared at a small yellow creature standing before him: Pikachu—the summoned beast.

"Heh… Itachi, my summon is stronger, right?" Tō grinned, walking forward with Pikachu.

The mist-ninja trembled; his hair stood on end, smoldering—the electricity had left him powerless.

Tō exclaimed: "Pikachu, Quick Attack!" With a thunderous crack, Pikachu vanished, reappearing behind the fleeing mist-ninja. Ao inhaled sharply, surprised by both Pikachu's speed and quick retreat.

Though small, Pikachu's bite was fierce, taking out "Demon-Light-Smoke" in seconds. Its speed rivaled teleportation; its presence was nearly invisible until impact.

And these two young Uchiha? Though children, their combat prowess rivaled even Shisui himself—or perhaps exceeded him.

"Pikachu, stop chasing them. There's more shinobi incoming!" Tō called, holding Pikachu back. Pikachu leapt onto his shoulder and chittered affectionately.

"Pika! Pika!" Pikachu squealed.

Tō ruffled its head: "Alright, no more surprise attacks."

He turned to Ao: "Sensei, more teams are heading this way. We don't know which country they're from, but they're fast. Maybe we lay low for now?"

Ao nodded without hesitation. He was impressed—even he hadn't expected such power from these two, especially with that summoned beast.

The trio shared a knowing nod and vanished in a flash of teleportation, leaving the battlefield behind.