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Outside the forest surrounding Konohagakure lies a vast plain.
The 11,000-strong ninja coalition has assembled, their hushed conversations filling the air with a low, constant buzz.
Towering over the gathering was the Eight-Tails, Gyūki, standing silently behind Raikage A. Gyūki was prepared to venture into the New World, intent on earning enough rit points to revive Killer Bee.
The existence of another world was no longer a secret in the ninja world.
For many shinobi, daily life had shifted significantly.
They consud special at to sustain themselves and trained relentlessly to master new powers.
In today's ninja world, the use of Haki wasn't commonplace, but it wasn't rare either.
Most shinobi ranked as Special Jōnin or above had mastered at least two types of Haki. Even Chūnin had managed to master one. Though their depth of mastery varied, the power boost it granted was undeniable.
The fire-natured shinobi had assembled in a separate group, with Jiraiya standing proudly at the front, a grin spreading across his face.
"I wonder how their hot-spring industry is doing in that world. I'm tired of the sa ones in here," he mused.
Beside him, Kakashi held his beloved book, Make-Out Paradise, chuckling to himself.
"Soone heard from Colt that the won in that world are generally more developed, and there are many 'big' reasons to like them. Plus, it was said that they wear clothes differently than here... less fabric, more charm."
Kakashi emphasized the word big, and both n shared a knowing, mischievous laugh, drawing groans of disapproval from those nearby.
"Ahem!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, standing among the ranks, cleared his throat sharply, glaring at his forr pupil.
Even in his old age, the Third Hokage had joined the coalition. However, Senju Hashirama had explicitly forbidden him from taking any leadership roles, restricting him to combat duties only.
Hashirama, wary of Hiruzen's decision-making skills, had been firm: 'You are not to involve yourself in managent. No exceptions.'
The conversation soon turned serious as Jiraiya pondered aloud, "I wonder how Naruto is doing. Has he grown stronger?"
The ntion of his pupil stirred emotions in Jiraiya.
He missed that exuberant boy and hoped Naruto was thriving.
Kakashi, lost in thought, reflected on Sasuke's journey.
Perhaps this new world was better suited for him-a place to redefine himself.
Elsewhere, Mieko stood among a group of kunoichi, holding their hands as she spoke animatedly.
"You girls need to hurry up! Colt has been gone for three years. He's nearly twenty now, and there's no sign of any grandchildren. How can this be?"
She turned to the won with determination. "Leave the fighting to the alliance. Your task is to give a big, healthy chubby grandchild!"
The kunoichi-ranging from the experienced Koyuki Kazahana and Shion to others-blushed deeply, unable to argue.
Colt's mother's words, while blunt, reflected what many of them were already thinking.
Koyuki and Shion felt a sense of urgency.
They discreetly touched the scrolls in their ninja pouches, which were filled with various supplents.
They had made up their minds-they wouldn't let the opportunity slip away.
Yakumo, dragged into the gathering, stood bewildered.
She was just a servant-was this really her responsibility too?
Kushina Uzumaki, observing from a distance, grew misty-eyed with envy.
She wondered if Naruto had found soone special. If not, she vowed to intervene on his behalf.
'Don't tell , he along with that Sasuke kid...? No, no, this can't be! I have to do sothing!' By noon, the sun shone brightly overhead, signaling the mont had arrived.
The noise gradually subsided as the shinobi turned their attention to the front platform, where Hinata Hyuga and Ōtsutsuki Kaguya stood.
Under the gaze of so many, Hinata, despite her growth over the years, still felt nervous.
She glanced back at Shikamaru for help.
Taking the cue, Shikamaru stepped forward and addressed her respectfully, "Hinata-sama, it's ti. Allow to explain the strategy."
Hinata nodded, stepping aside with relief as Shikamaru took charge.
Speaking through a loudspeaker, Shikamaru began, "We've gathered detailed intelligence on Wano Country. The territory is divided into the main island and Onigashima."
"The five major regions will each be handled by one of our five divisions. The Flower Capital,
the core of the region, will be secured by Madara Uchiha..."
The plan was laid out in under ten minutes, leaving only one critical area unresolved-
Onigashima.
Shikamaru turned to Senju Hashirama.
With Madara handling the Flower Capital, Hashirama, the God of Shinobi, was the only one
capable of facing Kaido.
But before he could finish, a cold, commanding voice interrupted.
"Onigashima is mine. Do not interfere."
The voice belonged to Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
Shikamaru, startled, imdiately nodded.
While he had excluded Kaguya from the plan to avoid overstepping, her willingness to take on
such a critical role was a relief. (A/N: Kaido is cooked! lol)
Finally, as the clock struck noon, the sky suddenly darkened.
Day turned to night in an instant.
A collective gasp swept through the shinobi as a pair of RinneSharingan manifested in the
skies.
The eyes glead like radiant stars, revolving endlessly.
"It's the leader!"
"Colt-sama!"
The iconic eyes left no doubt about their owner's identity.
The oppressive aura emanating from the sky filled countless shinobi with awe and
trepidation.
Colt gazed down at them like a god observing mortals, his overwhelming power casting a
suffocating shadow.
Even Kaguya's delicate hands clenched tightly.
The chakra and ocular power radiating from Colt rivaled, perhaps even surpassed, the
strongest of the Ōtsutsuki clan.
At just nineteen years old, Colt had accomplished what many deed impossible.
A thunderous voice echoed from the heavens.
"It seems you're all ready!"
As the words fell, a massive hand descended from the sky, its size eclipsing the entire battlefield. It covered the vast ninja coalition as if the skies themselves were reaching down to
seize the earth.
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