Evil Uchiha Itsuki

Senju Tobirama was known as the fastest ninja in the Shinobi World!

He developed countless jutsu, gaining fame throughout the ninja world.

Among them, the most unforgettable was Flying Thunder God! Though this jutsu was very powerful, it also led to Tobirama killing Uchiha Madara's younger brother!

Later, a second Flying Thunder God user emerged in the Shinobi World: Namikaze Minato!

He was called the Yellow Flash! He dominated the battlefield, becoming a nightmare to his enemies. Because of his recent fame, many people believed Minato was the fastest ninja in the world.

He was the one who popularized the Flying Thunder God.

Senju Tobirama was just a legend.

And now.

The Shinobi World welcomed a third user of the Flying Thunder God!

Uchiha Itsuki!

Even the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki seemed like nothing more than a child in his hands.

He utterly trampled him!

Itsuki repeatedly kicked Naruto in the face, stepping on him again and again.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and others wore dark expressions.

The surrounding nobles also voiced their dissatisfaction.

They had come here to see the Nine-Tails defeat Uchiha Itsuki.

Not to see Uchiha Itsuki beat the Nine-Tails!

Uchiha Itsuki, the one who had trampled on the dignity of the nobles, was their true enemy!

They yearned to see him struggle and get killed in a most humiliating way!

"What's going on?"

"What's Konoha doing?"

"Is that really the Nine-Tails?"

"Kill Uchiha!"

Hearing the nobles' complaints, Hiruzen's face darkened even more.

If things continued like this, all of their expected gains would be lost.

"Orochimaru!"

His voice was cold as he said, "Let the Nine-Tails out!"

"No!"

Jiraiya instinctively opposed.

The others looked at him.

Orochimaru sneered, "Jiraiya, at this point, is there any point in what you're doing?"

Jiraiya remained silent.

He'd reacted out of instinct.

He knew well that he had long since lost the right to face Naruto.

If Naruto somehow survived, what would he even say to him?

"Ha!"

Orochimaru formed a hand seal and let out a cold shout.

"Roar!!!"

Naruto let out a painful howl.

The Nine-Tails' chakra had already turned a deep crimson.

Even through the barrier, that disastrous aura could be felt.

"Have all the seals been undone? Is he trying to fully release the Nine-Tails?"

Itsuki chuckled and said, "I remember Minato seemed to have left a failsafe."

Sure enough!

Naruto began transforming into the Nine-Tails.

It wasn't just a partial transformation—he was physically becoming the full Nine-Tails.

But suddenly, Naruto froze.

"Namikaze Minato... No, I should get involved here."

Itsuki considered for a moment, his three-tomoe Sharingan focusing on Naruto.

Powerful ocular energy flowed from his eyes, reaching into Naruto's body.

"Buzz!"

In Naruto's mindscape.

Minato and Naruto stood side by side.

They were talking about something.

Suddenly!

Minato's expression grew serious as he turned.

Itsuki was standing quietly behind them, smiling.

"Hello, Namikaze Minato. Long time no see."

"You…"

Minato's expression grew solemn. "Uchiha Itsuki!"

He recognized Itsuki.

Back then, Minato had thought the Uchiha clan would produce twin stars.

One was Shisui of the Body Flicker!

The other was Uchiha Itsuki.

Both were destined to make their mark on the world.

Unfortunately!

The village feared the Uchiha, so they transferred Itsuki away and refused to use him.

This had left Minato feeling helpless.

Despite being a talented ninja, Itsuki was forced into obscurity.

Moreover!

On the battlefield, Itsuki's power would have greatly reduced Konoha's losses.

But!

What could Minato do?

It was a critical time for him to become the Fourth Hokage. Rumors were already circulating internally.

He could only ignore it.

He couldn't sacrifice his future to oppose the higher-ups for Itsuki.

He never imagined their next meeting would be under such circumstances.

"Minato, long time no see!"

Itsuki smiled. "Should I call you Fourth Hokage, and you call me First Mokuage?"

"First? Mokuage?"

Minato looked shocked, as if he'd seen a ghost.

He was clever, though a bit naïve, but Itsuki's title was enough to set his mind spinning.

"Yes, Mokuage."

Itsuki smiled. "I've led the Uchiha in breaking away from Konoha, founding the Village Hidden in the Flames. I became the First Mokuage."

Minato's expression grew stern, his gaze toward Itsuki turning slightly fierce.

What Itsuki said sounded noble, but it couldn't change the fact that… the Uchiha had betrayed the village!

Itsuki was the ringleader!

"Don't look at me like that."

Itsuki chuckled. "Focus on what's happening now. Your son is being manipulated by Jiraiya and is about to die."

"Impossible!"

Minato shouted, "My teacher would never do that."

He glared at Itsuki.

If he wasn't unsure of Itsuki's strength, he probably would've attacked.

"Ask Naruto, then. You might not believe me, but you can trust your own son, right?"

Itsuki watched with interest.

He was curious about how things would unfold next.

Naruto's expression was conflicted.

He and Minato had just reunited moments before Itsuki arrived.

Seeing Minato's questioning gaze, Naruto nodded slightly.

"Jiraiya took me on as his apprentice. I'm not sure if he did anything to me…"

"But!"

"The Third Hokage, Danzo, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya… They worked together to set up a barrier, trapping me and this man inside. Immediately after, the Nine-Tails within me began to go berserk—until you showed up."

Itsuki smiled. "The barrier is the Four Red Yang Formation."

Instantly, Minato's face turned pale.

"Come on, Naruto!"

Itsuki grinned. "Tell your dad how life has been for you in Konoha. Was it all sunshine and rainbows?"

Naruto remained silent.

Minato was silent too.

Naruto didn't know what to say or if he should even say anything.

He had no real feelings for this father he had just met.

As for Minato…

He couldn't possibly be entirely unaware!

He just didn't dare or want to believe it.

"Why so quiet?"

Itsuki chuckled. "One is afraid to speak, the other afraid to believe—right?"

"Uchiha Itsuki!"

Minato frowned, his gaze icy as he looked at Itsuki. "You betrayed the village."

"Had no choice but to betray it!"

Itsuki sighed. "If I hadn't, the Uchiha clan would've been exterminated. Minato, tell me, if Kushina were about to be killed, would you betray the village or watch her die?"

"That would never happen!"

Minato's voice was firm.

Itsuki glanced at Naruto. "Never happen? Then what about your son? The village wants him dead, you know."

Minato faltered.

Damn it!

The irony stung.

Itsuki smiled devilishly and said, "So tell me, Minato, what are you going to do about Naruto?"

"Are you going to watch your son, Uzumaki Naruto, die?"

"Oh, by the way, your son can't use the name Namikaze in Konoha. He can only be Uzumaki."

"They said it was for his protection, but really, everyone knows. Even those who shouldn't know call him the Nine-Tails demon fox. Honestly, I don't even know what to say."

Minato's breathing grew rapid.

It wasn't about the name itself!

It was about the attitude!

The attitude of Konoha's higher-ups!

The attitude of familiar faces in Konoha!

The attitude of the regular villagers!

"What's your real purpose in telling me all this?"

Minato stared at Itsuki, his voice tense. "You're not doing this out of kindness, are you?"

Itsuki smiled slightly, whispering a few words.

"Impossible!"

Minato immediately refused.

"Then let your son die!"

Itsuki said casually, "Either way, it doesn't affect my plan. Or do you think you can stop me now? Let's be real. I'm the only hope your son has left!"

Minato turned pale. "How could it come to this?"

"This is Sarutobi Hiruzen's choice!"

Itsuki said calmly. "They made their decision, so now they have to face the consequences. Isn't that right, Naruto's father?"

Minato thought for a moment before saying, "I agree, but I hope you'll show mercy for Konoha's sake, given that it's the village that raised you."

Itsuki replied indifferently, "I was raised by the Uchiha. Konoha only hurt the Uchiha. Why should I give you a break?"

"Just like you and Naruto!"

Itsuki glanced at Naruto and smiled. "Konoha was kind to you but never to Naruto. Are you just going to skip over that? Is that what kind of father you are?"

Naruto remained silent.

The moment Itsuki suggested he investigate his own background, Naruto's fate had diverged greatly from what

"Just like you and Naruto!"

Itsuki looked at Naruto and smiled, "Konoha has been kind to you, but never to Naruto. Did you just skip all that? Is that how you think a dad should act?"

Naruto remained silent.

The moment Itsuki hinted at investigating his origins, Naruto's destiny underwent a dramatic change, different from the original story.

His feelings for Konoha had long since soured.

Konoha never showed him any warmth! So naturally, he didn't need to hold any attachment to Konoha.

Love and hate are mutual.

In the original story, there was Iruka and the Third Hokage, then Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi.

But now? The Third Hokage approached him with ulterior motives.

Iruka did warm his heart, but even that warmth was now tinged with doubt.

Itsuki had asked him how he managed to steal the Forbidden Scroll. Even the Uchiha couldn't get it, no matter how hard they tried.

Naruto couldn't answer that.

Was the whole incident with the stolen Forbidden Scroll true? Or was it all a scam from the start?

A kid who wasn't even a genin managed to steal Konoha's most important Forbidden Scroll...

Thinking about it now, it seemed laughable, even to himself.

What role did Iruka-sensei play in all this? "Sigh..."

Seeing Naruto's silence, Minato let out a deep sigh, gently placing his hand on Naruto's head.

"I'm sorry, Naruto."

Naruto's eyes reddened slightly.

"Alright!"

Itsuki stepped forward, smiling, "Then I ask you all to follow my script and put on a show!"

"What about you, Nine-Tails?"

Itsuki turned to look at the Nine-Tails.

The Nine-Tails glared at Itsuki, letting out a low growl filled with hatred.

And beneath that hatred was a hint of fear.

There was something about Itsuki that felt familiar.

It seemed as if this wasn't their first meeting.

But!

When had they met? He couldn't recall!

...

"What's going on?"

"Why isn't it moving?"

"Is even a Tailed Beast this useless?"

"Konoha's full of trash too!"

"Take down that Uchiha!"

"Take down that evil Uchiha!"

"Anyone who dares challenge us must die!"

The battle between Itsuki and Naruto, which seemed to be heading toward Naruto's transformation into a Tailed Beast, suddenly came to a halt.

Nobody knew what had happened to the Nine-Tails.

It was about to come out, so why did it just stop?

"Orochimaru!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't hold it in any longer, letting out a low shout, "What did you do?"

Danzo and Jiraiya looked at him, their eyes filled with suspicion and coldness.

Orochimaru furrowed his brow.

He didn't understand it either! He had implanted something like a curse mark in Naruto that could disrupt his mind and break the seal inside him.

It had seemed to work perfectly! But what went wrong now?

"Roar!!!"

At that moment, the frozen Nine-Tails moved.

It let out a furious roar, its surroundings completely transforming as it entered its full Nine-Tails form! Naruto transformed into the Nine-Tails!

And!

Its violent gaze locked onto Itsuki.

"It worked!"

The Third Hokage and the others let out a sigh of relief.

Orochimaru also breathed a sigh of relief.

Had it not been for the people around him, he might have wiped his brow.

His heart had sunk just moments before.

"Roar!!!"

Nine tails stretched out in all directions, and the Nine-Tailed Fox let out a sky-shaking roar, its violent gaze almost palpable.

The overwhelming killing intent was enough to crush anyone!

It was clear to everyone that the current Nine-Tails was overwhelmingly strong and filled with a desire to destroy! Seeing this!

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were overjoyed!

Good! It was perfect!

Now! Take down Uchiha Itsuki! As for Naruto, well, sorry.

If he dies, then he dies!

The current Naruto was a problem on his own, and they had a backup container—Shimura Danzo!

This man, with both Sharingan and Hashirama's cells, would be a sufficient Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!

As everyone watched, Itsuki just smiled.

A carefree smile!

He looked at the Nine-Tails for just a moment.

A simple glance! And the Nine-Tails froze in place.

Sharingan, genjutsu!

Obito had been able to control the Nine-Tails with just one look, and Itsuki was far stronger.

Obito had used the help of Hashirama's cells, while Itsuki had the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan!

Not to mention, Itsuki was naturally skilled in genjutsu.

He was stronger than Obito had ever been—far stronger! Next!

Itsuki appeared on top of the Nine-Tails' head.

Just standing there on its head.

Under his control, the Nine-Tails couldn't resist.

Itsuki turned to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others, a faint smile on his face.

At that moment, Itsuki resembled a demonic god overlooking the masses, his face adorned with a wicked and bloody grin.

The Third Hokage and the others suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of dread.

Their hearts were pounding violently.

A deep fear engulfed them, as if an apocalypse was upon them.

There was no time to think!

In the next moment...

Itsuki and the Nine-Tails disappeared.

And then reappeared.

They had only moved ten meters!

But!

To Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others, it felt as though they had been pulled from a world of hope into another world named destruction.

Because!

They were now outside the Four Red Yang Formation!

(End of chapter)