"Nothing, just thinking out loud." Tengen said, shaking his head at Minato's words.
In truth, Tengen was seriously considering the idea. The battles with the ninja villages were nearing their climax, and he sensed it was time to bring things to a close.
That wasn't the main point. The real focus was the mission his system had assigned: destroy Kirigakure within ten days to earn a Dragon Ball Blu-ray video.
A Blu-ray video was unprecedented for Tengen, who had only encountered ultra-HD videos before. This opportunity was too valuable to pass up.
Destroying Kirigakure was inevitable.
With ten days given by the system, Tengen saw no need to rush. With the power of the Rinnegan, he was confident in his ability to accomplish the task.
The system's timeline suggested he might encounter complications, so Tengen remained patient.
As for discussing this with Minato and the others, there was no need. If Tengen acted, Konoha's ninja would know soon enough. Such a massive move would leave Kirigakure in ruins.
Tengen, Minato, and the others then planned their next steps for the war.
Some time later, Tengen left the command tent. Konoha ninja outside greeted him with reverence, addressing him as "Tengen-sama."
"Our Tengen-sama!" A young ninja in Konoha garb said with a grin.
"Oh, Shisui, looks like you've claimed another victory." Tengen said, smiling at Uchiha Shisui.
On this battlefield, Tengen and Minato shone brightest, but Shisui's prowess was notable, though slightly overshadowed by their brilliance.
"I'm known as Shisui of the Body Flicker, after all." Shisui said, flashing a grin.
"A little praise, and you think you're unstoppable." Tengen teased. "How about a spar? You used to pester me for one."
"No thanks." Shisui said with a wry smile. "My speed's decent, but yours is on another level. Plus, you've got the Flying Thunder God Technique. I'd rather not get crushed."
Though dubbed Shisui of the Body Flicker for his speed, he knew he couldn't compare to Tengen, whose taijutsu and velocity were overwhelming.
"Haha, alright, Shisui, go rest." Tengen said with a laugh.
"On my way." Shisui replied, bidding Tengen farewell and leaving.
As Tengen walked through the camp, he spotted a familiar figure perched on a tree. With a soft smile, he used the Sky Dance Technique to float up to the branch.
"What's up, Kushina? Sitting here alone?" Tengen asked, grinning.
"Just enjoying the sunset. It's nice." Uzumaki Kushina replied.
"Come on, I know you better than that." Tengen said. As his deputy, Kushina had grown close to him through their campaigns.
"It's nothing, really." Kushina said. "It's just… this war's been dragging on. I wonder when it'll end."
She knew she couldn't hide her thoughts from Tengen.
"When it'll end?" Tengen gazed at the golden sunset. It was now the 47th year of Konoha, and the war had raged for nearly a year.
The shinobi world had been ablaze, with heavy losses on both sides, including Konoha.
"Don't worry. It might end sooner than you think." Tengen said with a smile.
"I believe you." Kushina said. "Because you're here, Tengen."
"You'll make me arrogant with talk like that." Tengen teased.
"You're allowed to be." Kushina quipped.
"Get some rest. We've got missions tomorrow." Tengen said, dropping back to the ground.
"Tengen." Kushina called, smiling as she watched him go, then leapt down from the tree.
The war wasn't over yet.
…
"Is that Nohara Rin?" Uchiha Madara asked, eyeing the girl with a faint smile, his scheme ready to unfold.
A plan to sway Uchiha Obito, to drag him into darkness.
"Yes, Madara." White Zetsu confirmed.
"You're sealing the Three-Tails inside her?" White Zetsu continued.
"Of course. I'll also place a cursed seal on her heart." Madara said, producing a small ceramic jar adorned with intricate sealing patterns.
This contained the Three-Tails, Isobu, a fragment of the chakra once split from the God Tree.
"Let's begin the sealing." Madara said, forming hand signs. A strange light enveloped Nohara Rin and the jar.
The jar trembled as a turtle-like figure, Isobu's true form, emerged, forcibly sealed into Rin's body by Madara's will.
Moments later, Madara turned to White Zetsu. "Zetsu, it's done. Take her to the nearby house."
"Yes, Madara." White Zetsu nodded, carrying the unconscious Rin to a nearby building.
"Now, it begins." Madara said, a sinister smile spreading across his face.
"Madara-sama." The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, appeared shortly after.
"Yagura, you know what to do next." Madara said.
"Of course. This will deal a massive blow to Konoha. I'm all in." Yagura replied with a grin.
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