Chapter 2: The Nine-Tails Rebellion
As the Uchiha clan celebrated Sasuke's birth, a figure with disheveled hair and a mask adorned with orange tiger stripes emerged from the shadows. His sinister presence went unnoticed, even as a flash of scarlet light flickered in his eyes.
"Foolish Uchiha..." the masked man muttered, his voice cold and filled with contempt.
Meanwhile, in Sasuke's room, Itachi Uchiha held his infant brother in his arms, his gaze soft and full of affection. Despite his young age, Itachi had seen more than most.
He had been on the battlefield of the Third Great Ninja War, witnessing death firsthand—both of his comrades and enemies.
Death was familiar to him. But now, for the first time, he marveled at the beauty of new life. The sight of Sasuke, alive and healthy, filled him with a sense of wonder and protectiveness.
Little Sasuke stared up at his brother, his tiny hands reaching for him.
Even though Sasuke had the thoughts of an adult due to his special nature, his infant body limited his ability to communicate. He rarely cried, except for when he was first born and spanked by the nurse—his newborn skin so sensitive that the slightest touch was overwhelming pain for him.
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''[Host: Uchiha Sasuke]''
''[Special Physique: Reincarnation of Indra, Chakra Affinity]''
''[Bloodline Limit: Double Tomoe Sharingan]''
''[Chakra Nature: Lightning, Fire]''
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Time passed quickly, and within three months, Sasuke was already different from other children. He could crawl and even babble a few simple words: "Father, mother, brother..." His rapid development brought great joy to Uchiha Fugaku, Mikoto, and Itachi.
But amidst their happiness, a looming crisis approached.
Because the Uchiha were descendants of Uchiha Madara, they had long been mistrusted by the village leadership.
The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, had always harbored disdain for their clan. By the time Hiruzen Sarutobi became the Third Hokage, the Uchiha had been isolated—forced to live on the outskirts of the village and relegated to overseeing the Konoha Police Force.
Fugaku, the head of the Uchiha clan, served as the chief of the Konoha Police Force.
That night, the streets of Konoha were eerily quiet when, suddenly, the air rippled, and a man wearing a hooded robe and tiger-striped mask appeared. It was Uchiha Obito. His eyes, devoid of emotion, glowed in the darkness.
"This false world... it no longer deserves to exist," Obito murmured before slamming his hand on the ground.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Under the light of the silver moon, the mighty Nine-Tailed Fox, Kurama, appeared. Its eyes blazed with hatred and fury as it roared and began its rampage, smashing the buildings around it.
Obito vanished from sight, reappearing on a distant high platform where he watched the chaos with cold detachment.
Back in the village, Fugaku heard the deafening roar and looked up to see Kurama, the colossal Nine-Tails, wreaking havoc.
"So... the Nine-Tails has been released," Fugaku mused, a faint smirk appearing on his face. He didn't know who was behind the attack, but he realized that it could serve the Uchiha clan well. The more the village descended into chaos, the more the Uchiha would be needed. They could reclaim their power.
Fugaku quickly gathered his people. "Uchiha clan, assemble! First and second-level officers, with me!" he commanded.
"Yes, clan leader!" they responded in unison.
As they made their way toward Kurama, Fugaku turned to his clan members. "Do not engage the Nine-Tails directly. You'll only enrage it further. Focus on protecting the civilians."
"But, clan leader—!" one of them started to protest.
Fugaku's eyes hardened. "No buts. That is an order."
At the same time, Itachi was already taking action. Seeing the Nine-Tails approaching their district, he quickly grabbed Sasuke and ran toward the shelters, joining the fleeing villagers.
"Don't be afraid, Sasuke," Itachi whispered gently. "Your brother will always protect you."
Suddenly, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, appeared on the scene. With a swift hand sign, he summoned Enma, the Monkey King. Enma transformed into a large staff, which Hiruzen wielded with incredible strength, striking Kurama in the chest and sending the massive beast tumbling out of the village.
"Anbu! Call the Fourth Hokage and find Danzo!" Hiruzen shouted. "That damn Danzo... always disappearing when the village needs him most!"
As Hiruzen held Kurama at bay, Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, arrived on the battlefield. In an instant, he summoned Gamabunta, the massive toad boss, to help pin Kurama down. But Minato knew that summoning alone wouldn't be enough to stop the beast.
With no other options, Minato prepared for a last resort: the Dead Demon Consuming Seal. He made the necessary hand signs, preparing to seal both himself and half of Kurama's chakra inside the belly of the Shinigami.
Before his final moments, Minato used the Eight Trigrams Seal to seal the remaining half of Kurama's chakra into his newborn son, Naruto Uzumaki. Kurama's massive claws, in a last act of defiance, impaled both Minato and his wife, Kushina, who had just arrived on the battlefield.
As their lives ebbed away, Minato and Kushina gazed lovingly at Naruto. Tears streamed from Minato's eyes as he whispered, "Naruto... your father was the Hokage. It's my duty to die for the village. I only hope that one day, you'll protect the village, too."
Kushina, overcome with sorrow, looked at Naruto and murmured, "I'm so sorry... Naruto. You're going to grow up without us... Please... don't be sad."
Hiruzen arrived at their side, his heart heavy with grief. Kushina used her last breath to plead, "Third Hokage... please... take care of Naruto..."
Hiruzen nodded solemnly. "Don't worry, Kushina. Naruto is the son of the Fourth Hokage, the child of heroes. We'll ensure he's taken care of."
With those words, Minato and Kushina passed away, leaving behind their beloved child and the legacy of the Fourth Hokage.
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