Naruto: Drop System

"Sealing Technique: Phantom Nine-Dragon Seal!"

In the dark cave, a strange, discordant shout echoed.

Why did it feel so out of place?

The answer was simple: on the fingers of the Gedo Statue, there were only eight thought projections. Consequently, only eight chakra dragons emerged, overwhelming the unconscious Yugito Nii, beginning to extract the Two-Tails, Matatabi, from her.

"When Konoha's Wood Release ninja appeared out of nowhere, if he hadn't revealed his position to save the Cloud Village ninja, we might not have made it back this time!"

Had his hands not been occupied holding the seal, Uchiha Obito would have used exaggerated gestures to convey his emotions.

Nevertheless, he shouted, "As soon as he showed up, he threw two massive energy balls at us! They exploded into enormous whirlwinds of fire and water. The power was at least S-rank, and it was all instant-cast without seals."

"It was terrifying. If Hundred-Faces and I weren't so good at running, you all wouldn't see us now."

"And that guy was completely ruthless. He didn't care about the Two-Tails' jinchuriki at all; he even tried to kill her and pin the blame on us! If I hadn't risked my life to take the jinchuriki away, the leader's plans would be delayed by years."

With that, Uchiha Obito looked towards Deva Path Pain with a triumphant expression.

Pain, Konan, and Itachi Uchiha were all speechless at Obito's behavior.

This guy, was he really the "Demon of the Ninja World"?

Aren't the personalities of the so-called "God of Shinobi" and "Demon of the Ninja World" supposed to be completely opposite?

Despite these thoughts, Pain nodded in approval. "Good work, Tobi."

"Hehehe…"

Obito blushed, maintaining his sealing posture but moving his body bashfully.

"Tobi, your Space-Time Ninjutsu is strong, but it's a shame you don't have any offensive techniques."

At this point, Deidara started tempting him: "Why don't you join up with me? I'll teach you the art of explosions… hm!"

"Really, Deidara-senpai?!"

Obito's eyes sparkled with excitement but then shook his head, saying, "I can't. Hundred-Faces takes good care of me. I can't abandon him."

"Loyalty. That's the kind of junior I respect," Deidara said, moved. "Come see me sometime; I'll still teach you some ninjutsu."

"Deidara-senpai…"

"Tobi…"

Watching the two get emotional, Hundred-Faces and the others shut their eyes, choosing to ignore them.

The cave fell silent, with only Yugito Nii's unconscious cries filling the void.

Soon, however, another voice sounded.

With a mischievous grin, White Zetsu announced, "Here's some juicy news: Uchiha Sasuke got his hands on a scroll with the coordinates to the organization's base. He's currently on his way to the Hidden Rain Village with his team."

Hearing this, Uchiha Itachi opened his eyes, his face remaining expressionless.

Only Hundred-Faces and Obito knew what he was truly thinking.

All eyes turned to Itachi.

Deidara smirked. "I'm already in the Hidden Rain. The leader just healed my arm. Want me to deal with your brother?"

Ignoring Deidara, Itachi stayed silent.

"Itachi, what will you do?" Pain asked, concerned about their base's secrecy.

Although it was unclear who informed Uchiha Sasuke of the base's location, if Sasuke showed up, Nagato would have to kill him.

Thus, Pain wanted to know: would Itachi handle it, or should he?

"Let me take care of it."

Understanding Pain's hint, Itachi turned to Black Zetsu. "Send a clone to relay a message."

"Hehehe… understood." Black Zetsu nodded, grinning.

Hundred-Faces remained silent.

After all, he was the one who handed over the scroll.

Uchiha Sasuke was a useful pawn, and Yagyu was determined to alter his original fate.

---

"Yagyu, long time no see!"

Three days later.

By then, the Akatsuki had successfully sealed Matatabi and confirmed Yugito Nii's death. Her corpse now belonged to Hundred-Faces, a future asset for his Edo Tensei army.

That same day, when Yagyu opened his door, a familiar figure threw herself into his arms.

Her silky golden hair fell over her shoulders, and her beautiful green eyes sparkled like emeralds. Her features were delicate, the face of a matured beauty. On her smooth forehead, like Hinata, Sakura, and Karin, was a diamond-shaped mark.

After pulling Yagyu down, she passionately kissed him, releasing the emotions of all their missed moments over the past few months.

Yagyu didn't resist Ino's enthusiasm but embraced her, teleporting to his room for some well-deserved intimacy.

Over four years, the girl who had changed the most after Hinata was Ino.

Yagyu never judged change by appearance but rather by one's inner scale of growth.

Ino had indeed reached a point surpassing her original story arc.

All this was naturally thanks to Yagyu's efforts.

After what seemed an eternity, Yagyu and Ino finally separated.

Supporting herself on both sides of his head, Ino gazed at him, her eyes filled with passion. "Yagyu, I'm injured. I need some healing."

She moved closer, but Yagyu caught her waist, snapped his fingers, and activated a sealing array around the room.

Flipping their positions, he looked into her eyes, filled with shy anticipation. "Ino, let me take you to the next level."

"Yagyu, I've waited for this for so long. Please guide me for the rest of my life!"

---

Three days later, at a remote location in the ninja world.

In a mountain originally built by the Uchiha clan as a supply base, now abandoned after the clan's destruction, Itachi Uchiha sat waiting for Sasuke.

Sitting on a stone seat emblazoned with the Uchiha crest, Itachi closed his eyes, remembering his past.

If he could go back, would he make different choices?

Now, he could only die by his brother's hand to grant Sasuke the Mangekyo Sharingan, allowing him to gain the Eternal Mangekyo and return to the Leaf Village as a hero, reviving the Uchiha clan.

But before dying, he needed to remove any hidden threats.

Thinking of Orochimaru's curse mark and the masked man claiming to be Uchiha Madara, Itachi opened his eyes, his Sharingan glowing with determination.

Outside the mountain, Uchiha Sasuke, guided by a White Zetsu clone, arrived with Suigetsu and Jugo.

Seeing Kisame, Suigetsu smiled, baring his teeth, and drew his sword. "I've wanted to meet you, Kisame Hoshigaki, the wielder of Samehada, famed Monster of the Hidden Mist."

"You must be Full Moon's little brother," Kisame replied, grinning with sharp teeth. "But Samehada isn't reacting, so you still don't match up to your brother."

Unfazed, Suigetsu smirked. "My goal is to collect all seven blades."

"Come and get it," Kisame replied, drawing Samehada. "You two stay here. Only Sasuke can pass."

"You two wait here. I'll handle Itachi," Sasuke instructed Suigetsu and Jugo.

With that, he bypassed Kisame and entered the mountain to face Itachi alone.

Meanwhile, the audience had gathered.

Hidden in the shadows, Obito used Kamui to watch. Black Zetsu blended into the surroundings, directly observing the impending battle.

On the mountain's peak, Yagyu sat, ostensibly admiring the landscape, though his gaze followed the unfolding clash below.