Chapter 4

Inside the Hokage's office, the atmosphere was tense as Shimura Danzo entered, his presence commanding immediate attention.

"Mito-sama is on the verge of losing control. The Nine-Tails Sealing Ceremony needs to be carried out immediately," Danzo stated coldly, his voice devoid of emotion.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, took a slow puff from his pipe, the smoke curling upwards as he considered the gravity of the situation. "I know," he responded, his tone measured. "Tsunade has returned just in time. Her Senju chakra will be crucial in suppressing the Nine-Tails during the transfer."

Danzo's gaze shifted to the dark vest resting on the desk, a faint, sinister smile curling his lips. "Does that boy need to be monitored?" he asked, referring to Yusuke, the disciple of Sakumo Hatake.

Hiruzen's expression darkened as memories of recent events flashed through his mind. "No... He's Sakumo's disciple, but his emotions are unstable." The Hokage's voice was tinged with regret as he added, "You've gone too far, Danzo. The intention was to suppress Sakumo's growing influence, not drive him to suicide."

Danzo's indifference was chilling. "Who knew he was so weak?" he replied with a shrug. "In any case, Konoha has no shortage of geniuses. Losing one doesn't matter."

Without waiting for a response, Danzo turned and left the office, his footsteps echoing in the silent room.

Hiruzen clenched his fists under the desk, frustration and guilt gnawing at him. He had allowed this to happen, perhaps even desired it deep down. The rise of a new power in Konoha threatened his own position, and the loss of Sakumo was a heavy, self-inflicted wound.

Later, in his own home, Yusuke lay on a tatami mat, lost in thought. Having crossed over into this world, he had no intention of merely surviving; he intended to dominate, to stand at the pinnacle of power.

But standing in his way were the four old foxes—Hiruzen, Danzo, and the council members Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane—who had ruled Konoha for nearly half a century and showed no signs of relinquishing control.

"The only way to bring them down is to weaken Konoha's strength," Yusuke mused. The opportunity was right before him: the Nine-Tails Sealing Ceremony. If he could disrupt it, it would create chaos and destabilize the village's power structure.

Yusuke recalled the conversation between Hiruzen and Tsunade in the Hokage's office. It was clear that the transfer ceremony was imminent. "If Konoha were weaker, would they be so brazen in their actions?" he thought, a smirk playing on his lips as his plan took shape.

Two days later, at the sealing shrine within the Senju clan's compound, the atmosphere was heavy with tension. Inside the shrine, the elderly Mito Uzumaki sat across from a young Kushina Uzumaki, no more than fifteen years old. Surrounding them were a dozen skilled ninjas from the Senju clan, led by Tsunade herself. They were all using powerful sealing techniques to suppress the Nine-Tails, preventing the beast from breaking free during the transfer.

Outside, Tsunade commanded nearly a hundred elite Konoha ninja, all on high alert. Few of them knew the true purpose of their mission, as the identity of the new jinchuriki had to be kept secret.

Tsunade's heart was heavy with sorrow. She knew that once the ceremony was complete, she would lose her last connection, her grandmother Uzumaki Mito. But she had no time to dwell on her emotions. Suddenly, an overwhelming chakra surged from within the shrine, causing Tsunade's eyes to widen in alarm.

"Everyone, prepare yourselves!" she shouted, her voice firm despite the fear gnawing at her. The chakra was malevolent, terrifying even to seasoned ninja.

As the Konoha ninjas took up defensive stances, another wave of ominous chakra emanated from behind them. Tsunade spun around, her heart sinking as she saw a figure clad in a black robe and a swirl-patterned mask—a visage she would later recognize as a precursor to the chaos wrought by the man who would claim to be Madara Uchiha.

It was Yusuke, fully intent on disrupting the ceremony.

"Who are you?" Tsunade demanded, her voice sharp with both authority and concern.

Yusuke said nothing. Instead, he drew a ninja blade from beneath his robe and charged towards the shrine with deadly intent.

"Stop him!" Tsunade ordered, her voice ringing out as she leaped into action, leading the charge to intercept the mysterious intruder.