Plan (1)

At once, everything stopped.

Even the winds outside the window remained static. The only people that could move were the group inside the Hokage's office.

Everyone had different reactions when they witnessed the strange Jutsu executed by Okami. Some were aghast when they saw the malevolent chakra coming from the kid. Others were amazed, solidifying their belief that Okami was a powerhouse. Even a few were perplexed when they saw the strange fluctuations of energy within the office. But one thing was common inside their thoughts - Okami meant business.

Hiashi activated his Byakugan to see any changes inside Okami's body but was distracted by the huge chakra that was being emitted from Okami's body.

After a few minutes, the chakra solidified into lines and formed holographic images at the middle of the office, just above Okami's head.

The first scene they saw was the second part of the Chunin Selection exam, wherein Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura are attacked by a ninja standing at the head of a huge snake. Next, it changed into a vision wherein someone is attacking Kakashi inside a room filled with three dead bodies. In the middle of it was a person lying on a bed while an oxygen mask was attached to his face. Then, it transformed into the scene where Hiruzen was attacked by the First Hokage and the Second Hokage. Finally, it ended with a scene where Hiruzen was dying as he gave his last words.

When the prophecy was done, all of the chakras surrounding them suddenly went inside Okami's body. This made him coughed out blood and fell on the floor, his breath ragged. Of course, all of these were just part of his acting to make the Jutsu more believable.

"Okami!" Kakashi flickered right away and checked Okami's pulse. When he noticed that he was still conscious, he asked, "Are you alright?"

Okami weakly nodded as he mustered his strength to stand up. Kakashi assisted him so that the boy would not fall again.

"Thank you, Kakashi-sensei." Okami wiped the blood off his mouth. "That's the thing that I want to show you, Hokage-sama."

Hiruzen felt alarmed when he saw the familiar snake summon he saw through the vision and muttered, "Is it truly Orochimaru?"

Homura nodded. "If we have to believe Okami's powers, then it is Orochimaru attacking Team Kakashi inside a forest. What do you make of this, Inoichi and Shikaku?"

"There are four parts of the vision we have seen a few minutes ago. Even though there are many forests located within Konoha, I believe the first scene that we saw is inside the Forest of Death, wherein someone with a snake summon is attacking Team Kakashi." Shikaku rubbed his forehead. "If we are to compare the perpetrator's fighting style, I say that he could be the Legendary Sannin, Orochimaru, or he should be related to him one way or the other. Too troublesome."

"I agree. Looking at the next scene, another target is attacking Kakashi who was protecting someone. The way I see it, it seems like the perpetrator is trying to escape from him," Inoichi added as he shifted his attention to the silver-haired Jounin. "Tell me, do you recognize the face, Kakashi?"

Kakashi shook his head. "I'm not too sure. The scene happened so fast that their faces were blurry. But the way I acted during that scene tells me that I indeed recognize the attacker."

Hiruzen looked down as he was in deep thoughts. After a while, he gazed up and said, "If we are to connect the first and the second scene, then it's a big possibility that one among Team Kakashi was the one who's badly hurt."

Shikaku nodded. "That's also my guess, Hokage-sama. But the next two scenes are the most alarming of them all. How in the world will the First Hokage and the Second Hokage rise again and fight against the Third? And if it is the truth, then why should they be hostile against Hokage-sama?"

Kakashi remembered the scene where he saw Orochimaru doing some experiments before escaping from Konoha for good. He looked at Hiruzen and asked, "Hokage-sama, is it possible that it is a result of one of Orochimaru's experiments?"

Everyone was astounded when they heard Kakashi.

Even Koharu stepped forward and gave Hiruzen an inquisitive stare. "What does Kakashi mean by that?"

Hiruzen shook his head. "How can I answer something I am not even sure of? I have a guess but it's not time to make any wild assumptions because it's too sensitive. The only thing that we can conclude from the vision is that someone revived the First and Second Hokage and used their bodies against me during a fight. And if my guess is correct, then this battle will prove fatal to me, considering the last scene we saw earlier."

Everyone was silent.

The first one to break the silence was Inoichi Yamanaka, who approached Okami. "Okami-kun, it's not that we are doubting you but the things we saw are very critical and dangerous. Before we do any drastic measures, we need to make sure that the vision is accurate."

Okami was confident that the mysterious God would protect some of the vital memories from him. With a weak smile, he agreed to the request. "I know what you are trying to point out, Inoichi-san. You may read my memories and determine if what I did is just Genjutsu or something truly unplanned. Please do so."

Inoichi gave him an appreciative look and summoned Golbat, who was hovering in the air. He then absorbed the bat pokemon and placed his right palm over Okami's head. When he noticed that the boy was calm enough, he closed his eyes and used his newly created Jutsu, fusing Supersonic and Mind-reading to effectively increase the efficiency of mind-reading with the help of sonic waves.

While this was happening, everyone was discussing the plan they had to prepare if Okami's words and memories were proven true. They already experienced Okami's Prophetic Jutsu in the past and each one was accurate.

Shikaku suggested that they call the Jonins who were proctors in the Chunin Selection exam to determine if they planned to use the Forest of Death as one of the testing sites. Hiruzen recalled that he gave the tasks to Ibiki Morino and Anko Mitarashi for the first and second part respectively. Ibiki denied that he would use the Forest of Death since the first part was a written exam. That left Anko as the only possible person. At once, Hiruzen instructed an ANBU ninja to call over Anko to come to his office right away.

After an hour, Inoichi opened his eyes and the frown on his face became more prominent. He patted Okami's shoulder and whispered, "You may take a rest, Okami-kun."

Okami looked at him weakly. "Is it done?"

Inoichi nodded. He then approached Hiruzen and requested him to let Okami go home and take a rest.

"Did you find out what we need?" Hiruzen asked gravely.

"Yes, Hokage-sama. I suggest that we hold a special meeting tonight since we are all gathered here. The things I saw are much graver than what I was expecting."

Hiruzen simply grunted and walked towards Okami. "Okami-kun, we appreciate what you just did. I know that it's tiring for you but you insisted to help us and used your Jutsu despite knowing that it would harm your body. Go on and take a rest."

Okami grinned. "It's a big pleasure to help Konoha, Hokage-sama. If there's anything that you need help with, please don't hesitate to ask me."

"Now go, Okami-kun. Rest. That's an order."

"Yes, Hokage-sama," Okami replied as he did a hand seal and teleported out of the office.

As soon as Okami left, Hiruzen followed Inoichi's suggestion and decided to hold a special meeting. At once, they assembled inside the Strategy Room and everyone sat down.

Hiruzen took a seat on his designated chair and said, "Inoichi, reveal to us the memories that you have seen inside Okami-kun's mind."

"Yes, Hokage-sama." Inoichi stood up and looked at everyone present inside the room before starting his lengthy explanation.

"Everything was unplanned by Okami Okaya. He saw the vision the other day and told his employees about this during their meeting last night, executing the same Jutsu he did earlier for them to see. The prophecy that I saw inside his memories were far clearer than the one we saw right now. The culprit behind the attack against the Hokage and Konoha, in general, is indeed one of the Legendary Sannins, Orochimaru. I need to know what Anko has to say before I can conclude."

Anko Mitarashi arrived several minutes later. She was flabbergasted when she saw that they were holding a formal meeting. "Heya, Hokage-sama. Am I in trouble?"

Hiruzen smiled as he gestured her to come beside him. "Are you planning to use the Forest of Death as a venue for the second part of the Chunnin Selection Exam?"

Anko's mouth was gaped open. "How did you know, Hokage-sama? I was very busy checking the topography of the forest the whole day to determine the feasibility of it. Did you spy on me?"

The room was filled with murmurs and gasps as soon as they heard Anko's plan.

Inoichi coughed lightly to catch their attention and everyone became silent. "With this, I believe that the prophecy will be fulfilled within this month, particularly during the Chunnin Selection Exam."

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Meanwhile, outside the Hokage's office, a ninja could be seen running towards an inconspicuous location. When he was sure that no one was following him, he went inside the house.

There he saw an auburn-haired teenager wearing a light brown kimono with a black sash, gray pants, and shinobi sandals. "Where were you, Torune? Danzo-dono is expecting you to have a good result."

"No problem, Fu." Torune went behind the wall and saw Danzo Shimura waiting for him. "I did not risk spying on them since they've got several sensor ninjas with them, Danzo-dono. But it is true that they are having a meeting inside the Hokage's office and Okami Okaya is with them right now."

"You may go, Torune." Danzo picked up his cane once he saw Torune leaving the room. "Even the other Root ninjas I've sent also failed to do it. Okami-kun, what do they need exactly from you this time..."

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Tomiro and Baki were not surprised when they saw Okami appearing before them because they were used to seeing such a ridiculous scene.

"Hey, Boss! How did the meeting go?" Baki asked him while carrying a cup of orange juice he prepared after seeing Okami.

Okami massaged his forehead. "I could say that it went well..."

"You look wasted, Boss! Better go upstairs and take a nap," Tomiro suggested while cleaning the shop. "At least you choose to reappear inside the shop like a ghost after closing time. No one's going to get a heart attack."

Okami chuckled. "Yeah, I think I need to rest." He was about to leave after drinking the juice when he remembered something and headed to the Healing Station. "Old Baki, what did the merchant say to you while I'm away?"

"Oh, that lady earlier? She wants to buy several stocks of potions from us and resell it at her other stores outside Konoha's territory."

"Oh? How much are we talking here?"

Baki reached out his right hand and opened his palm.

"Five potions?" Okami took a guess.

Baki shook his head. "Five Thousand Ryo worth of potions. That's fifty potions, Boss. I did not agree right away and told her that you will get in touch with her as soon as possible."

"That's a big number. It's good that you did not promise anything to her. I'll make sure to discuss the deal tomorrow." Okami yawned while he returned the cup to him. "You know where she's staying right now?"

Baki took out a piece of paper and gave it to Okami. "In that address. It's the inn located on the east side of the playground."