Chapter 34 : The viewers’ puzzlement

[The World of Hokage: The Last Guardian! – The Demise of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki!]

Back in the world of Hokage again?

Many quickly realized that this wasn't the Nine Tails from the last video, right?

Wasn't it reasonable and compassionate before, assisting that boy named Naruto in his battles?

How did everything take such a dark and twisted turn?

As they stared at the screen, shock spread among the masses.

What had transpired and caused such a stark contrast?

...

Within the world of Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart raced, panic seizing him unexpectedly.

He never anticipated that this video would be shown not just from the future, but from the past as well!

By this point, many shinobi villages had already witnessed it, the video's location being Konoha.

And that rampaging fox, it signified an enormous event from over a decade ago, shrouded in secrecy!

The Nine-Tails' Rampage!

Within the Cloud Shinobi Village, the Raikage's expression turned solemn:

"It's unbelievable that someone like the Fourth Hokage could die like this. I once personally experienced the terror of facing him on the battlefield."

Obito, who was searching for Orochimaru's trail, froze, his eyes filling with anguish.

No need for video playback—memories from the past struck his heart like countless sharp arrows!

[Screen begins]

[A woman's agonized screams as the camera pans to a heavily guarded cavern.]

[Inside, a woman wears a pained expression, in the throes of childbirth.]

[Then the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, arrives, taking his place by her side—her husband.]

[Minato is visibly nervous, his face flushed and sweat-soaked.]

Even in the Pure Land, a fleeting smile crossed Kushina's lips.

The initial agony was momentarily forgotten, a tiny bit of happiness creeping in as she sensed Minato's nerves for her.

In Konoha Village, Naruto felt an inexplicable tremor in his heart, a sensation of breathlessness.

After the last video centered around Uchiha Madara, he was left in the dark about more events.

[The woman's cries of pain once again, accompanied by a sealing jutsu forming on her stomach!]

[The scene changes—a nine-tailed fox writhes and struggles against restraints—it's the Nine-Tails.]

In the world of Hokage, many shinobi came to realize that this person was the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki!

However, the fact that the Jinchūriki was a woman took them by surprise.

Naruto, too, was taken aback, already knowing from the previous video that he himself would become the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.

But how could the future ally by his side be so malevolent and agonized in the present. As if sensing Naruto's thoughts, the Nine-Tails within him snorted coldly.

[Suddenly, the camera shifts outside the cave, revealing a shocking sight.]

[A man wearing a striped mask appears, and all Anbu guards fall silently.]

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were filled with puzzlement, much like before.

Leaving aside how this person knew where the Jinchūriki was being held, the real question was: How did he infiltrate so silently?

Konoha's barriers boasted the Uzumaki clan's fuinjutsu barriers, and it was not for show. Their barriers ranked at the pinnacle among the Five Great Shinobi Villages!

In the next moment, he understood how!

[After disposing of the Anbu, the masked man walks through solid rock as if it were air!]

Viewers across other worlds suddenly recognized this ability—it was identical to Obito's skill revealed in the previous video, his debut in battle!

Could it be the same individual?

In the Hokage world:

Kakashi's eyes widened, as if struck by lightning!

One look at the distinct mask reassured him, but now, with Mangekyō's unique Kamui unveiled, the last trace of hope in his heart shattered.

Kakashi, aware of the outcome, wept at this moment!

Even if it meant his end, you shouldn't have taken such a deranged path!

They were your mentors!

How could you!

Within the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi erupted in anger, smashing the table before him with a furious punch!

"Blackfish!"

The codename spoken, an Anbu operative materialized instantly!

Hiruzen's voice dripped ice: "A bounty of 500 million is offered for the capture of Konoha's traitor, Uchiha Obito, dead or alive!"

This was already the highest bounty in the black market. The previous record had been held by a ninja named Senju Hashirama, valued at 800 million.

It spoke volumes of Hiruzen's fury at this moment!

In his heart, were it not for the Nine-Tails' rampage, Konoha would wield immense power by now!

How had they reached this sorry state?

Would Cloud Shinobi dare abduct the Hyuga and counterattack? Would Mist Shinobi dare steal Hyuga's Byakugan?

All due to Obito, the madman!

[Screen continues]

[Amidst the woman's pain, a baby's cry pierced the air.]

[At last, without incident, a baby boy was born.]

[Seeing the child safely delivered, Namikaze Minato finally felt relief wash over him.]

[Yet, in an instant, the masked man appeared, killing the nurses and snatching the infant.]

[In the blink of an eye, under Minato's furious gaze, the masked man hurled the baby into the air!]

[Minato reacted swiftly, repositioning himself to catch the baby!]

[But before he could exhale, he noticed a detonating tag beneath the swaddling blanket!]

[Suddenly, the scene shifted—Minato, once in the cave, now stood in a cabin.]

[At the last moment, Minato flung away the blanket, executing a roll to shield the baby from the blast!]

"As expected of the Fourth Hokage, few can react that swiftly." Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, pity etched in his eyes.

In the Shinigami world, Aizen stared at Namikaze Minato in astonishment!

At this moment, he was thoroughly taken aback. In the prior video, due to the close proximity, he had assumed Minato was employing Shunpo to move with such speed!

Little did he know, it was instant spatial manipulation!

In the One Punch World, Boros too was deeply surprised!

After countless years of battling throughout the universe, he had encountered those with space-bending abilities.

Yet none had achieved this—jumping through space in an instant.

This skill bordered on the extraordinary; as long as he desired, none could thwart his movements!

At this juncture, viewers from various worlds remained puzzled—how could someone with such power meet their end?

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