Naruto:Shadows of the Ages

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**Chapter 12: "Takeshi's Perspective"**

Takeshi's room was filled with a heavy atmosphere. The walls were adorned with portraits of past clan leaders, watching over everything that happened in this room. Piles of papers lay scattered on the table, among which a tuft of black hair was visible. In the corner stood an old wardrobe, giving the whole place a sense of neglect. The window, through which light poured in, illuminated a cozy corner, but it seemed that even this joy could not break the tension that hung in the air.

Takeshi, sitting at the table, asked with a palpable chill, sharpness, and growing anxiety, "What do you know about my sons?"

Tanaka's face took on a grim expression. He looked worn out and tired, as if he had aged two decades. Previously energetic, he now sat with his head downcast, expressing the weight of his thoughts. It was felt that even the words that once flowed easily were now hard for him to utter.

A deep sigh escaped from his chest, emphasizing how much he had changed in just one day. Tanaka's face had become gaunt, and the dark circles under his eyes testified to sleepless nights. He glanced at one of the portraits hanging on the wall, feeling the oppressive past bearing down on him.

"I would never want to recall this story, but I never thought that in these two days I would be forced to remember it twice," he said, and once again all eyes turned to him, filled with anxiety and curiosity.

Takeshi's room filled with silence once more, but now the silence was charged with anticipation. The portraits of past clan leaders, like witnesses, observed this scene. Tanaka, with a deep sigh, began his tale, and each of his words sounded heavy, as if casting a shadow over his former energy.

"This is a story from my youth, one that is painful to remember," he spoke, feeling the weight of his words. His voice, initially quiet, grew deeper, evoking tension in the room. The cold glances in Takeshi's eyes became increasingly noticeable.

Gloomy and weary, Tanaka seemed to confront his past that had left its marks on him. His face, which once radiated vitality, now looked older and noticeably tired. It seemed that in just one day, he had aged two decades. He sighed, recalling everything he had experienced, and this breath became a sign for him.

As Tanaka began to speak, his voice grew deeper, bringing forth memories that had long settled in his soul. "It was then that I first faced true fear…"

Tanaka recounted the trials he had endured, the moments of uncertainty when everything seemed hopeless. Every detail of his story was filled with emotions, and his listeners, especially Takeshi, could sense that with each word a mystery was being unveiled—one that had eluded them for thousands of years, or rather—how to conquer death.

And finally, when he finished his tale, his voice calmly yet clearly said: "I will never forget it. For the first time, fear appeared on my face."

At that moment, a profound silence enveloped the room, and Takeshi's expression changed. His eyes reflected not only anxiety but also the realization that what had happened to Tanaka's friend could threaten his sons as well.

**"Miyuki, Ayame, and Anko's Perspective"**

As Miyuki, Ayame, and Anko raced through the dark forest, the air suddenly grew heavy and saturated with aggressive chakra. The flow of chakra emanating from the depths of the forest was hateful and hostile, as if nature itself sensed the danger that something was radiating. All wild animals froze in terror, and the birds, sensing this evil, flew away in all directions.

Miyuki stopped, her serious gaze observing the shadows in the forest. "I don't like this, but we must complete this mission," she declared with determination, trying to suppress the fear she felt. "The contract must reach our leader. We cannot let him down."

Ayame nodded, trying to remain calm. "We can handle this. Calmness and wisdom are our strengths," she noted, though anxiety was evident in her voice. Anko, with a smile on her face, added, "And if something goes wrong, we can always find a way out. It's important not to lose hope."

But their optimism quickly evaporated as a deafening roar erupted from the depths of the forest. A gigantic, three-tailed beast appeared in their path, enormous and fearsome. Its shell glimmered in the darkness, and its three tails created an aura of incredible power. The negative chakra radiating from it filled the air, creating an atmosphere of fear and danger. The tension rose, and the women knew it was time to act.

Miyuki, realizing time was short, shouted, "Code fifty-three!" and lunged forward. She quickly formed three seals, summoning a fireball, but realizing that such a technique would not inflict substantial damage on the three-tailed beast, merely singeing it, Miyuki maneuvered to its side.

She began preparing the technique of "great fire destruction." Anko, sensing her sister's intentions, rushed to the left, preparing a wind technique, specifically—"great wind storm," which was to enhance the fire attack. The beast, recognizing the threat, began casting a tsunami of great seawater. The mixing of the two opposing elements created clouds of steam, causing the women to ponder how to react.

Miyuki shouted, "Anko, get ready!"

"Ayame, how much longer?" asked a breathless Miyuki after a technique that was difficult even for her to execute. She understood that she could not hold on much longer.

"Thirty seconds!" came the distant reply.

Miyuki exhaled, and with the katana already enveloped in blue chakra, charged forward to hold off the beast, buying precious time for Anko.Текст містить 1,014 слів.

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**Chapter 12: "Takeshi's Perspective"**

Takeshi's room was filled with a heavy atmosphere. The walls were adorned with portraits of past clan leaders, watching over everything that happened in this room. Piles of papers lay scattered on the table, among which a tuft of black hair was visible. In the corner stood an old wardrobe, giving the whole place a sense of neglect. The window, through which light poured in, illuminated a cozy corner, but it seemed that even this joy could not break the tension that hung in the air.

Takeshi, sitting at the table, asked with a palpable chill, sharpness, and growing anxiety, "What do you know about my sons?"

Tanaka's face took on a grim expression. He looked worn out and tired, as if he had aged two decades. Previously energetic, he now sat with his head downcast, expressing the weight of his thoughts. It was felt that even the words that once flowed easily were now hard for him to utter.

A deep sigh escaped from his chest, emphasizing how much he had changed in just one day. Tanaka's face had become gaunt, and the dark circles under his eyes testified to sleepless nights. He glanced at one of the portraits hanging on the wall, feeling the oppressive past bearing down on him.

"I would never want to recall this story, but I never thought that in these two days I would be forced to remember it twice," he said, and once again all eyes turned to him, filled with anxiety and curiosity.

Takeshi's room filled with silence once more, but now the silence was charged with anticipation. The portraits of past clan leaders, like witnesses, observed this scene. Tanaka, with a deep sigh, began his tale, and each of his words sounded heavy, as if casting a shadow over his former energy.

"This is a story from my youth, one that is painful to remember," he spoke, feeling the weight of his words. His voice, initially quiet, grew deeper, evoking tension in the room. The cold glances in Takeshi's eyes became increasingly noticeable.

Gloomy and weary, Tanaka seemed to confront his past that had left its marks on him. His face, which once radiated vitality, now looked older and noticeably tired. It seemed that in just one day, he had aged two decades. He sighed, recalling everything he had experienced, and this breath became a sign for him.

As Tanaka began to speak, his voice grew deeper, bringing forth memories that had long settled in his soul. "It was then that I first faced true fear…"

Tanaka recounted the trials he had endured, the moments of uncertainty when everything seemed hopeless. Every detail of his story was filled with emotions, and his listeners, especially Takeshi, could sense that with each word a mystery was being unveiled—one that had eluded them for thousands of years, or rather—how to conquer death.

And finally, when he finished his tale, his voice calmly yet clearly said: "I will never forget it. For the first time, fear appeared on my face."

At that moment, a profound silence enveloped the room, and Takeshi's expression changed. His eyes reflected not only anxiety but also the realization that what had happened to Tanaka's friend could threaten his sons as well.

**"Miyuki, Ayame, and Anko's Perspective"**

As Miyuki, Ayame, and Anko raced through the dark forest, the air suddenly grew heavy and saturated with aggressive chakra. The flow of chakra emanating from the depths of the forest was hateful and hostile, as if nature itself sensed the danger that something was radiating. All wild animals froze in terror, and the birds, sensing this evil, flew away in all directions.

Miyuki stopped, her serious gaze observing the shadows in the forest. "I don't like this, but we must complete this mission," she declared with determination, trying to suppress the fear she felt. "The contract must reach our leader. We cannot let him down."

Ayame nodded, trying to remain calm. "We can handle this. Calmness and wisdom are our strengths," she noted, though anxiety was evident in her voice. Anko, with a smile on her face, added, "And if something goes wrong, we can always find a way out. It's important not to lose hope."

But their optimism quickly evaporated as a deafening roar erupted from the depths of the forest. A gigantic, three-tailed beast appeared in their path, enormous and fearsome. Its shell glimmered in the darkness, and its three tails created an aura of incredible power. The negative chakra radiating from it filled the air, creating an atmosphere of fear and danger. The tension rose, and the women knew it was time to act.

Miyuki, realizing time was short, shouted, "Code fifty-three!" and lunged forward. She quickly formed three seals, summoning a fireball, but realizing that such a technique would not inflict substantial damage on the three-tailed beast, merely singeing it, Miyuki maneuvered to its side.

She began preparing the technique of "great fire destruction." Anko, sensing her sister's intentions, rushed to the left, preparing a wind technique, specifically—"great wind storm," which was to enhance the fire attack. The beast, recognizing the threat, began casting a tsunami of great seawater. The mixing of the two opposing elements created clouds of steam, causing the women to ponder how to react.

Miyuki shouted, "Anko, get ready!"

"Ayame, how much longer?" asked a breathless Miyuki after a technique that was difficult even for her to execute. She understood that she could not hold on much longer.

"Thirty seconds!" came the distant reply.

Miyuki exhaled, and with the katana already enveloped in blue chakra, charged forward to hold off the beast, buying precious time for Anko.

Destroying the eye, while it wouldn't diminish the beast's threat due to its sensory abilities, would certainly buy time.

With each step, quickening her pace until reaching a giant speed, she aimed to slice the eye horizontally, but the beast, unfortunately, turned its head in the opposite direction. Realizing the chance was lost, she thought she could still execute another fire technique. Aware that a fireball would not suffice, the leader among the women began forming seals for another great fire destruction, but at that moment, the beast realized there was a threat on its head and swiftly lashed its tail in her direction.

Understanding the situation, Miyuki changed her mind and reinforced her body with chakra. Anticipating the tail's impact on her body, she thought, "I hope this will hold it off for at least a few seconds."

When the beast's tail struck her body, Miyuki felt herself soar through the air. She flew like a bullet, realizing that everything she had fought for was slipping away. A sense of hopelessness engulfed her, but suddenly she crashed into a tree, which jolted her back to consciousness. The pain was piercing and sharp, bringing her back to reality and making her realize that her chances of survival were diminishing with each passing second, not even minute.

Several ribs were broken, and one had even punctured her lungs. She knew she was out of strength, but inside her still burned the desire to fight. The understanding that she would die no better than a flea only fueled this desire. Fear and despair intertwined with determination, and opening her eyes, she tossed an Akimichi pill into her mouth, gathering the remnants of her chakra.

This was her moment. For the first time in her life, she decided to use the technique of the great wind storm that she had previously learned from Ayame, along with fire destruction.

The technique of great wind storm destruction was created by accident, but its use had been forbidden due to the painful burns. Yet, despite the danger, she stood up.

Quickly forming the seals, she began to accumulate chakra and, in a second, released more than half of her reserve, directing the technique at the beast. It, not expecting an attack from a "dead" person, didn't even sense her approach due to its underdeveloped instincts, as it had hardly fought. And that was its main mistake. Despite the rising temperature from her, it focused on the two women.

In a second, a great crimson storm enveloped the giant's body. Its roar echoed throughout the forest. Ayame, who had just finished, shouted:

— Doton: Great Earth Core Shift! — The beast, still screaming, began to sink into the earth, while Anko, following the plan, constructed four blue pillars from each side of the cube. A second later, seals flew from them, beginning to envelop the beast from all sides.

Ayame, despite her fatigue, ran toward her older friend, whom she could call sister.

Arriving at her, she was in shock: the once epitome of elegance and beauty now sat under a tree with charred arms, covered in blood and what was left of her clothing.

But, being an experienced healer, she quickly returned to reality. Examining the wounds, she noted that it wasn't the burns that were the worst, but the rib that had punctured a couple of lungs.

Squeezing from her already meager chakra reserves even more for healing her friend, she managed to extract the rib from the lung and immediately heal it; everything went perfectly. Adjusting the other ribs, she bandaged her sister and lifted her onto her shoulders.

Approaching Anko, who was checking the seals with the now awakened Miyuki, she said:

— I told you we could get out! — she said with a smile on her lips, and moving away from the sealed beast, the trio couldn't walk even a hundred meters when Miyuki, who had remained silent and only listened, shook herself and turned her head back to see her worst fear.

A large blue-purple sphere, growing larger with each second.

She couldn't speak due to her burned vocal cords, but directed all the chakra she could muster after a few minutes of rest, which was 10% of her total chakra thanks to the pill that was still working.

Transforming her visible chakra into Yin chakra, she sent it to her throat, where the regeneration process began in a second, and restoring her vocal cords by 10%, she yelled just two words:

— Bomb!!! Run!!! — but realizing that nothing could save them now, she let a solitary tear fall, one she hadn't shed in a long time.

Ayame and Anko, turning back, saw the growing bomb and dashed to escape, but…

It was a sunny day. Ayame and Anko were playing in the yard. Papa Tanaka and Uncle Satsuki from Hirata were playing shogi when a woman dressed in combat gear approached them, smiled, and, patting Miyuki on the head, said:

— Miyuki, you're in charge, okay?

— Yes, Mom, — she replied, not fully understanding.

— Look after your sisters, — the woman said gently.

— But they aren't my sisters!! — little Miyuki exclaimed.

The woman smiled again, and behind her stood two more who said:

— Well, if we have a leader, then let's go on a mission.

But it was already too late.

— He wants to kill us with him!! — Ayame said, tears of fear in her eyes.

— That's clear; what should we do?

— Hey, Miyuki, are you listening?

With a smile on her lips, she said:

— I love you, sisters.

… Then the entire forest was engulfed in a white flash.