Chapter 106: Regret
Chapter 106: Regret
From the intelligence they gathered, they learned that Konoha has a barrier that can detect anyone entering the village without passing through the official gate.
So, with the Daimyo's help, they faked their identification and successfully entered Konoha.
Team A headed to the Uchiha residence but couldn't manage to enter. The Uchiha residence was heavily guarded, making it impossible for outsiders to access.
Team B spoke with locals to locate the market, they needed to confirm the target was on sight before Kakuzu created a diversion to shift their attention to him.
"I believe that's Nezuko and Kazuha," pointed out one of the assassins.
"Alright, send the signal," ordered Team B's leader. One of them burned a piece of paper, sending the signal to Team A and Kakuzu.
Kakuzu, who received the signal, suddenly went all out, attacking the guards outside the village.
His attack was successful, drawing people's attention to the commotion outside the village.
Meanwhile, Team A, struggling to find a way into the Uchiha residence, decided to retreat. However, the Uchiha Clan quickly noticed their movements, suspecting they might be linked to the disturbance outside.
The Uchiha quickly surrounded Team A and ordered them to surrender. Realizing they'd been discovered, Team A tried to escape but were blocked by the Uchiha. One of them then launched an attack against the Uchiha.
They decided it was better to die fighting than to be captured, as the Yamanaka could potentially read their minds. The thought of the Uchiha exacting revenge on their village was terrifying, so they fought fiercely and attempted to flee Konoha. Unfortunately, they failed, and all members of Team A were killed by the Uchiha guards.
Meanwhile, Team B, noticing that people had turned their attention toward Kakuzu, took a kunai and throw it toward Kazuha. However, it was intercepted by a Senju ninja.
Tobirama had instructed them to protect Nezuko and Kazuha for a while until Izuna return, so they were guarding them in secret. Now, they both understood why Tobirama had asked them to watch over Nezuko and Kazuha it was clear someone was targeting them.
Two ninjas suddenly appeared to protect Kazuha and Nezuko as civilians fled. Unfortunately, not only the civilians but even some Konoha ninja had gone to the gate to check on the intruder.
"Don't panic. There are only two of them, and we have ten on our side," reassured Team B's leader.
Hearing this, the members of Team B sighed in relief and decided to attack. Unfortunately, both Senju ninjas were overwhelmed by the assault, and suddenly, a kunai was thrown toward Kazuha.
Nezuko, seeing that her child was being targeted, decided to shield Kazuha with her own body.
The kunai, which was meant to strike Kazuha, was blocked by Nezuko.
"Aaahhh…" Nezuko cried out as the kunai stabbed into her.
"She's not dead yet, only the mother is down. Kill them both, or our commission will be reduced," said the leader.
"Mama!" Kazuha cried in terror as she looked at her mother. "Are you okay?" Kazuha tried to reach her.
Nezuko's body grew weak, her breathing became shallow, and finally, she collapsed to the ground, no longer moving.
"MAMAAAA!" cried Kazuha, her black eyes suddenly transforming into a two-tomoe Sharingan. The two Senju, though heavily wounded, tried to shield Kazuha with their bodies.
Another enemy managed to throw a shuriken that almost hit Kazuha, but suddenly Senju Tobirama appeared and blocked it.
"Tobirama-sama is here! We're safe," one of the Senju whispered before both fainted.
The assassins recognized Tobirama. He was a master of space-time ninjutsu and was known as the "Professor of Ninjutsu" for his vast knowledge and the many jutsus he created.
Seeing Nezuko's lifeless body and Kazuha's tears, Tobirama was filled with rage. He had long regarded Nezuko as a close friend and Kazuha as his adopted little sister.
But now, seeing both mother and daughter in such a state, he couldn't bear it any longer and resolved to punish the killers.
---Regret---
"Please be safe," murmured Izuna. He activated his Susanoo and flew quickly toward Konoha, arriving within half an hour.
"What happened?" Izuna said in disbelief as he arrived to see Hashirama fighting another ninja.
"Could it be?" His heartbeat quickened as he tried to sense his daughter's chakra. "There you are—hold on, my daughter."
He rushed as fast as he could toward his daughter's chakra and saw Tobirama fighting another ninja. His gaze then fell upon his daughter and wife.
"Nezukooooo!" shouted Izuna, running to his wife's side.
Tobirama, noticing Izuna's arrival, was able to focus fully on attacking the enemies instead of defending Kazuha.
Within a minute, all the intruders had been defeated.
"Tobirama, please—heal my wife," Izuna pleaded, his voice breaking.
"Papa," Kazuha said through her tears. "Mama isn't moving anymore."
"Papa? Is Mama going to be okay?"
"Let me check her," he said, using the Mystical Palm Jutsu to assess Nezuko's condition. Unfortunately, her heart had already stopped, the kunai thrown at her had struck directly in her heart.
"I'm sorry, Izuna. Nezuko has passed away," said Tobirama gently.
"Nooo…" Izuna's heart shattered, and he felt a surge of rage, ready to unleash it on everyone around him. But he stopped, noticing his daughter by his side.
Kazuha clung to him, sobbing as the weight of Tobirama's words sank in.
"Kazuha…" Izuna whispered, his voice filled with sorrow.
"Papa, why did you leave the village?" Kazuha cried. "Mama tried to protect me, but she was too weak." Her cries echoed and Izuna, who had nearly lost himself in anger, felt his grief wash over him in silence.
"I'm sorry, Kazuha," Izuna said, his voice breaking. Tears streamed down his face as he held her tightly.
"Papa…" Kazuha whimpered, hugging her father tightly. Exhausted from crying, she soon fell asleep in his arms.
"Tobirama, who were those ninjas?" Izuna asked, his voice filled with restrained anger.
"We'll call the Yamanaka clan to examine their brain," Tobirama replied.
Izuna's urge to blame someone was strong, but as he looked up, he saw two Senju ninjas lying gravely injured. It was clear they had fought hard to protect Nezuko.
The realization softened his anger, filling it instead with a deep sorrow and regret. He also respect the senju clan because trying to protect her wife and daughter.
Author Notes - I wanted to cry writing this, but the story must go on. Now I think I understand how mangaka feel when their characters die. I cannot kill both of them especially Kazuha, she had lost her mother. You guys will find out in the next chapter why I killed the character.
Author Notes - I got many Idea to write a new fanfiction but I don't have much time due to need to works, the patreon are not enough yet to support my living cost so im doing an odd job.
There are 3 fanfic im interested to write.
1. Become Kazekage with Dumbledore Template
2. HP: Become Voldemort Father
3. Naruto: Obito X Venom
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