Chapter 50

(AN: I will call keep calling the current Raikage as 3rd Raikage and call 'Ay' as his son. The two of them are known as 'Ay', so I will keep this way to avoid confusion.)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Konoha and Kumo main battlefield-

While traveling with Konoha troops, Ryuji's sword spirit, Saphire finally awoken after absorbing a bit of his primordial energy and regained her human form, she was eager to be summoned and fight after so many years. Ryuji didn't reject her plea to be summoned, he just wondered what would be the great shinobi villages reaction hearing about a Mythical Dragon which height was equal to Kurumi's.

A few weeks marching towards Konoha's main force near the border, Tsunade and the reinforcements were approaching for their final fight.

Ryuji was wearing his red samurai armor completely showing his face without any mask, his long black hair was free and unrestrained reaching the back of his waist. Tsunade used her gauntlets and blue armor like the one, her granduncle Tobirama Senju used with the Senju clan marks. The couple had an air of power and strength around them that made all their following shinobi awed with just one look.

Ryuji: [It seems everything is in place.] looking at Konoha forces behind him as they come near their border. Ryuji turned around to face Hiruzen, who was stunned seeing his Mangekyo active. The Sarutobi clan head had a chill passed down his spine as he looks into Ryuji eyes.

Tsunade: [Yes, let's finish this war.] showing clear determination.

Tsunade: [I will take care of Orochimaru and his revived shinobi, Ryuji will take care of 8 Tails Jinchuuriki, Hiruzen Sarutobi, I need you to take care of the Raikage] rushing ahead without waiting for his answer.

"Oh sh*t." was the only thought Hiruzen had at the moment.

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-3rd Raikage's side-

Overseeing the soon to be battlefield was a tall, dark-skinned man with a largely muscular and well-defined build. He has a full head of white hair which flowed into his back along with a long beard. He also has unusual eyes, which had green irises, dark sclerae and no pupils.

His typical attire consisted of Kumogakure's distinctive, single-strap flak jacket with no other clothing underneath, a black forehead protector that he wore like a bandanna and a thick rope tied around his waist; with this he also wore dark blue sweat pants.

Raikage: [This next battle will be difficult. If something happens to me make sure to dispose of Orochimaru. He is dangerous to be kept near us.] said without looking back at his son and the 8 tails jinchuuriki.

Raikage: [Move forward I will deal with the troublesome ones.] with a burst of blue lightning around his body acting like an armor, he disappeared from his position. Even if he was confident in his speed and strength, facing someone like Ryuji makes his confidence useless.

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-Ryuji's Side-

Ryuji made way towards the massive chakra he sensed, while maneuvering around the trees Ryuji didn't forget to clean every enemy shinobi in his way.

Ryuji: [Hello there!] smirking at the cloud brothers that stopped ahead of him.

Ay: [.…] was covered in sweat as soon he recognized Ryuji.

Bee: [.…] his usual playfulness wasn't present today after sensing his opponent.

Ryuji: [Why don't you just turn around and retreat?] smiling at them.

Bee: […] still seriously looking at Ryuji as he started taking his swords.

Ryuji: [*Sigh* All the same, looking at me like I am the devil …. The ones invading, killing and stealing are from your village. I am just making sure to let the thieves away from my home.] This time his face was emotionless looking at them as if they aren't worthy.

[Raiton no Yoroi] in a blink Ay reached Ryuji, intending to catch him of guard or hopefully finish with a single stack. His adopted brother had two octopus' tails behind his back, planning to interfere at any time.

Ay was near Ryuji swinging his right arm, Ay expected his punch to hit, for his delight he was somewhat successful but his joy was transformed into horror and disbelief seeing his fist being held casually by Ryuji.

Bee observing their failed attack attempt, he sent his tails to grab Ay to retreat safely.

Ay: [Bee, I need you to transform into full tail beast even if you only have partial control.] sweating profusely.

Bee: [Brother …] worried about his safety.

Ay: [I know that you still don't have full control over your Bijuu and will probably enter berserk state but that is our only chance.] spoke decisively.

Bee was fully aware of his older brother's character; he might look like a brawler but he is surely smart. Blobs of red chakra soon emerge from his body rapidly forming a mantle with tails increasing his resilience, power and speed.

[Raiton - Lariat] Ay positioned his right arm near his neck as he advances using his lightning armor, a strong attack who would decapitate almost anyone. After forming his red mantle, Bee also moved towards Ryuji.

[Raiton – Double Lariat] attack alongside Ay, who has an electric aura while Bee has Hachibi chakra mantle.

[Banshō Ten'in (Universal Pull)] before they could hit Ryuji a powerful force held them back.

"*sigh* I wanted to see their faces when I stop their combined attacks." Ryuji thought regretfully.

Ryuji: [That was unexpected…] looking at a red headed youth flying above a huge and weird bird.

Nagato: [I know you don't need my help but this will be the last fight to mark the end of 3rd great shinobi war, it will be a good opportunity to show Ame support to Konnoha.] said as he jumps down near Ryuji.

Nagato: [I talked with Obito and we decided to help while Yahiko will stay as Akatsuki leader.] whispering that only Ryuji could hear.

Ryuji: [What about Zetsu?] curious.

Nagato: [We gave him the most obvious reason: 'Hidden Leaf is the strongest Village we need to gain their trust to achieve better results in spying and Ookami is too strong for us to deal with. We need to know his weakness'.] explained about their schemes.

Ryuji: [*Whistle* He can't enter Konoha after the Uzumaki altered their barrier. Your reasons become his only source of information.] amused by their cleverness but was speechless seeing Ay and Bee stood still letting them talk without interfering.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tsunade' side-

*Crack* *Boom*

Running around punching her way towards Kumogakure main troops, Tsunade sensed a familiar chakra signature.

Tsunade: [OROCHIMARUUU … come here to face me.] was furious, searching for her traitorous old teammate. A disturbance in her right side caught her attention as a creepy figure emerged from the ground.

Orochimaru: [Ah! My dear Tsunade. It so good to see you well.] grinning.

[Kukukuku … If I knew that you would have awakened your grandfather's bloodline, I would have attacked you instead of that worthless Nawaki.] As he licked his lips at the thoughts of having a natural wood release body to experiment and study.

Tsunade: [Ugh … just hearing your voice makes me disgusted.] mocking him.

Orochimaru: [Oh my, why are you in a hurry? Don't you want to talk to your dear little brother?] tempting her while trying to make Tsunade emotional before their fight.

Tsunade: [You defiled his body with your inhuman experiments and disturbed his rest. Damn Snake I will skin you alive.] she hidden her emotions by faking about her inability to contain them, as she knew her husband would use this fight to permanently revive Nawaki.

Tsunade jumps at the pale missing nin with her strength upgraded, Tsunade was faster than ever, Orochimaru was momentarily stunned, he didn't imagine that his old friend would become that strong after some years but he wasn't titled as one of the legendary Sannin for show.

Regaining his bearings, the Snake summoner used his flexibility to avoid her fierce strike while retreating, standing a few meters away from Tsunade, Orochimaru couldn't help but increase his senses awareness after witnessing the danger his opponent possesses.

Tsunade: [Did you know that it was sensei who gave Sakumo the mission to eliminate you and Danzo inside Root?] trying to affect his mind through psychological warfare.

Orochimaru: [Kukuku, why would want to kill us if it was him, the one who gave us the mission to dispose of Uzumaki squad to Danzo?] smirking at her dumbfounded face.

[Do you really believe that the great Hokage couldn't know about the situation in Uzu? Or if there wasn't an unknown squad inside Fire country or Leaf? Please … the one who send your precious Senju clan members into dangerous missions wasn't me or Danzo.] grinning at her expression of despair.

[Suiton – Teppodama] a sudden water bullet flew at high speed towards the talkative Sannin who simply used a Kawarimi to avoid the sneak attack.

Orochimaru: [Kukuku, what a surprise … The young Godaime Mizukage making appearance in hidden cloud battlefield.] looking at the new figure appearing near Tsunade.

Mei Terumi: [Ugh, you are so disgusting and creepy personally.]

Tsunade: [You didn't need to come.] she was surprise seeing a fellow female Kage.

Mei Terumi: [Kirigakure can't stand still seeing our ally fighting alone.] the Mizukage couldn't remain taking advantage of their Alliance and give nothing in return to Konoha.

Orochimaru; [I studied (2nd) Nidaime Hogake's Kinjutsu after completing it for me to use, first I acquire some of the DNA of the person intended to reincarnate, although blood stains or organs salvaged after the target's death also work.]

[The soul of the intended reincarnated can't be revived if their souls have been consumed by the Death God. However, if it is a case where the souls are freed from inside the Shinigami, then a user of this technique is free to reincarnate them once again. A pity that I only could only take one mask from Uzumaki temple.] he explained while inserting a kunai with a sealed tag inside their bodies.

Orochimaru: [I hope you like my parting gift. It is a shame that I can't spend too much time here as your aggressive husband might kill me but I am sure we will meet again in the future.] said as he did a reverse summon running away in a cloud of smoke.

Tsunade: [Slippery bastard.] cursed as she was left alone looking sadly at her deceased brother alongside some revived Senju shinobi.

Nawaki; [Nee-chan?] confused and scared, he couldn't control his own body, only talk.

Senju Shinobi: [Hime-sama?]

Senju Kunoichi: [Tsunade-sama!?] they were confused and asked the only person nearby who happened to be their esteemed princess.

Seeing some of her family 'alive', the poor Senju matriarch was bȧrėly containing her tears.

Mei Terumi: [What should we do now?] asked in loss about their current situation.