INTERIOR — HALL OF THE LAND OF IRON — MORNING
The atmosphere was already tense. But when Ōnoki throws an old scroll sealed with dark chakra onto the table, everything changes.
ŌNOKI (firm voice, almost triumphant):
— Here's the proof. Konoha's plan: using the foreigner Jin-Woo as a weapon of domination.
— The seal is authentic. The handwriting, from Danzō Shimura.
(Looks at Tsunade with disdain)
— You hid this from all of us!
TSUNADE (clenching her fists):
— Damn Danzo! This is manipulated. Fake!
RAIKAGE (rising, electric aura roaring):
— Then prove it! HAND HIM OVER!
Raikage's chakra explodes like thunder, cracking the floor. He steps forward.
KAKASHI and MIGHT GUY instantly appear in front of Tsunade, firm as walls.
KAKASHI (sharingan visible):
— One more step, Raikage... and I won't hesitate.
GUY (serious, hands ready):
— My youthful spirit won't allow such injustice!
MIZUKAGE (cold, venomous):
— You're protecting the enemy. If you're not with the world, you're against it.
GAARA (interjects):
— Konoha is not guilty. You're being blind!
ŌNOKI (flying, already shaping the Jinton):
— Then let's end this blindness NOW!
A LOUD SHOUT TEARS THROUGH THE HALL:
— STOP!
Everyone turns. It's Mifune, leader of the Samurai of the Land of Iron.
He slowly draws his katana. The air freezes.
MIFUNE (cutting voice):
— This territory is NEUTRAL. This place is sacred ground.
— Any violation... will be considered an act of war against the Land of Iron!
Silence. Raikage lowers his fist. Ōnoki dispels the jutsu. The tension... nearly unbearable.
MIFUNE (continuing):
— The meeting is officially ADJOURNED.
— Leave... before I lose my patience.
EXTERIOR — SAMURAI STRONGHOLD — EXIT OF THE MEETING
The Kages walk away one by one, heavy expressions on their faces. Their hidden ninjas appear beside them.
ŌNOKI (to the others):
— If Konoha doesn't hand over Jin-Woo, it will be considered a global threat.
— And will have to deal with the consequences.
RAIKAGE (cold, eyes locked on Tsunade):
— Either you eliminate him... or the war begins.
MIZUKAGE (without looking back):
— If the world we know falls... the blame will be yours.
TSUNADE remains still. But her fists tremble.
GAARA places a hand on her shoulder.
— The truth always finds a way... but sometimes, the path is one of blood.
IN THE DISTANCE, AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OF THE LAND OF IRON
Zetsu, hidden among the snowy shadows, watches everything with a sadistic smile.
— "Nagato... the piece is already on the board."
Hokage Mountain in Konoha
JIN-WOO stands atop Hashirama's face, arms crossed, eyes fixed on the horizon.
Behind him, Iron, one of the high-ranking shadow generals (the former commander of the Silver Knights), kneels, emerging from the darkness itself.
IRON (deep, respectful voice):
— My lord… I received intel from the infiltrated shadow in the Land of Iron.
— The Kage summit ended in chaos. They're accusing you of plotting world domination.
— They demand that Konoha eliminate you… or face war.
JIN-WOO doesn't even move.
JIN-WOO (cold):
— Seems like... the Akatsuki is manipulating the entire ninja world against me.
(squinting eyes)
— So be it…
(firm, deadly voice)
— After all… I have nothing to fear.
BERU leaps up behind Jin-Woo, bowing like an obedient beast.
BERU (with rage and excitement):
— My lord, allow us! We can annihilate them all!
— And finally see if that masked one named Tobi is functional or just an empty bluff!
JIN-WOO raises his hand, halting any action. Closes his eyes for a moment.
JIN-WOO (thoughtful, low voice):
— …Kakashi asked me not to handle everything alone. I must respect that as a guest.
(sighs)
— Maybe it's time to try another path.
He opens his right hand and with a swift motion accesses the System's inventory. A blue flash appears.
A new outfit materializes — a sleek black suit reinforced with light armor, distinct from the usual cloak.
As he puts on the outfit, his mind wanders.
JIN-WOO (thinking):
— Why… in this world, hasn't a portal back appeared?
— If this world is truly another dimension… how did that pull me here?
A DARK RUMBLE BEHIND HIM — another shadow emerges. It's Igris, now Supreme General.
IGRIS (cold and calculating):
— My lord… after exploring the planet, we confirmed:
— This world lacks Dungeons.
— No dimensional rifts.
— No trace of interdimensional residual mana.
JIN-WOO slightly widens his eyes.
JIN-WOO:
— …It never had any?
(falls silent for a few seconds)
— Then there's no way back. Not through that method.
BERU:
— Perhaps this Tobi holds the key. He manipulates space and dimensions. His technique doesn't belong to this world.
JIN-WOO (turning, black cloak flowing):
— It might be the only lead.
— Meanwhile… I watch. I wait.
— But if the villages officially declare war on me…
JIN-WOO (low, cold voice):
— ...I'll show you what it means to challenge a Monarch.
FOREST NEAR THE LAND OF IRON — EARLY AFTERNOON
Leaves dance in the wind. Rushed footsteps cut through the dirt trail. The Leaf's elite group returns from the Land of Iron.
Tsunade walks in front, fists clenched. Beside her, Kakashi, his face partially covered by his mask, walks in silence, but alert. Behind them, Jiraiya, Gai, Shizune, Naruto, Sakura, Sai, Neji, Lee, and Ten Ten follow.
TSUNADE (heavy voice):
— They didn't even listen. All they did was shout and point fingers at us...
— This is bad, Kakashi. They won't stop until they see blood.
KAKASHI (eyes narrowed):
— Yeah... and the problem is, they might have already started.
Suddenly, he stops abruptly.
KAKASHI (dryly):
— Wait.
Everyone freezes. Naruto already has his hand on the kunai handle.
KAKASHI (looking at Neji):
— Neji... scan the surroundings. Now.
NEJI jumps onto a tree (activating the Byakugan):
— Byakugan!!
Veins bulge around his temples. Neji's eyes widen.
NEJI (alarmed):
— We're surrounded...
— There are dozens... hundreds... in concentric circles...
— Ninjas from Iwa... Kumo... Kiri... even Amegakure...
(pause)
— They're moving as a single force... coordinated.
KAKASHI (coldly):
— They've already made their move...
TSUNADE (face filled with rage):
— Damn them...! So that meeting was just a performance!
NARUTO (steps forward, yells):
— IF THEY THINK THEY CAN ATTACK THE LEAF...
(shouting louder)
— THEN THEY'LL HAVE TO GET THROUGH ME FIRST!!
The other Leaf ninjas get into position. Scattering through the trees, Sakura stands beside Naruto, fists clenched. Sai draws seals. Gai activates his battle stance alongside LEE and Ten Ten.
TSUNADE (raises her hand forcefully):
— NO ONE retreats! If they want war...
(firm eyes)
— They'll have war.
SOUND OF STRONG WIND — figures appear atop the surrounding trees. Silhouettes with headbands from different villages, all with aggressive expressions. Leading the ambush are Onoki (Iwa) and the Raikage, both ready for battle.