Naruto: You Call This A Medical Ninja?

After completing his rounds of delivering potions and preparations, Reiki returned to his courtyard for a much-needed bath. The prelude to the looming conflict had been set in motion, and now it was time for the old schemers, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo, to take center stage. 

Both men were now fully aboard the metaphorical ship, with no option to step off. Neither would willingly relinquish their claims to power—Danzo coveting the Hokage title and Hiruzen clinging to it.

As Reiki pondered this, a sudden creak interrupted his thoughts. The bathroom door swung open.

"Kurenai? Shizune? You two here for a bath too?" Reiki asked casually, spotting the two figures in the doorway.

"Ahhh!" 

"Ahhh!"

Before Reiki could fully process what was happening, the shrieks of the two women rang out, jolting him into action. Grabbing a towel, he disappeared from the bathroom in an instant.

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### Days Later: The Hokage's Office

Inside the Hokage's office, the atmosphere was tense as reports flooded in.

"Lord Hokage, a large number of Sunagakure ninjas have entered the Land of Fire and are heading toward Konoha!" 

"Lord Hokage, Kumogakure ninjas are confirmed within the Land of Fire, though no contact with Uchiha Madara has been reported yet!" 

"Lord Hokage, Iwagakure ninjas have crossed through the Land of Grass and are now approaching the Land of Fire!" 

"Lord Hokage, Hanzo of the Salamander has left Amegakure, and his whereabouts are unknown!" 

"Lord Hokage, Kumogakure and Iwagakure forces have clashed!"

The reports kept coming, piling up faster than they could be processed. Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression darkened as he listened. The sheer scale of movement hinted at something far beyond a minor skirmish.

"Are these nations planning to escalate into a third ninja war?" he muttered, taking deep puffs from his pipe in a futile attempt to calm his nerves. But this time, even the smoke couldn't suppress the dread building in his chest.

"Lord Hokage, Uchiha Fugaku requests an audience," a guard announced, entering the room.

"Fugaku? What could he want at this moment? Let him in," Hiruzen replied, setting aside the latest batch of reports.

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### Uchiha Fugaku's Request

Uchiha Fugaku entered and bowed respectfully. "Lord Hokage, the Uchiha Security Force has observed unusual ninja movements within Konoha. Are these preparations for a confrontation with Uchiha Madara?"

Without waiting for a response, he continued, "The Uchiha clan formally requests permission to join the battle. We wish to defend the village."

Hiruzen's gaze narrowed. "Minister Fugaku, your clan's involvement in this battle might raise concerns among other ninjas. Your mission will instead be to protect the village in our absence. Ensure Konoha's security and oversee the safety of its civilians."

"But—" Fugaku began to protest.

Hiruzen cut him off. "This is my final decision. As Hokage, I must consider the welfare of the entire village, not just your clan."

Before Fugaku could press further, an intelligence officer burst in, briefly hesitating upon seeing the Uchiha leader present.

"Speak," Hiruzen commanded.

"Lord Hokage, Uchiha Madara has been sighted heading toward Fengding Plains, where Kumogakure and Iwagakure forces are already engaged. Raikage's chakra signature has also been detected nearby," the officer reported.

Hiruzen's eyes sharpened. "Assemble all available ninja forces immediately. Target: Fengding Plains! Jiraiya, I entrust Konoha's temporary affairs to you. Fugaku, oversee the village's security and manage civilian evacuations."

As he spoke, Hiruzen removed his Hokage hat, donned his battle armor, and disappeared, followed swiftly by ANBU operatives.

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### The Mobilization

At the village gates, hundreds of Konoha's finest had gathered. Sarutobi Hiruzen stood at the forefront, flanked by ANBU and leaders from various clans. Behind them, medical ninja units were positioned to provide support.

Hiruzen addressed the group briefly. "Uchiha Madara and Kumogakure seek to seize Konoha. Our mission is clear: destroy their delusions, protect the honor of Konoha, and strengthen the Will of Fire. Move out!"

With his words still ringing in their ears, the battalion surged toward Fengding Plains.

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### A Message Delivered

As the Konoha forces marched out, a small snake slithered to the village gates. Spitting out a message, it vanished into the underbrush.

Miles away, south of Fengding Plains, Orochimaru read the message with a faint smile. Turning to Danzo, he said, "The Hokage has departed. It's time for us to act."

Danzo nodded. "Let's go. Hiruzan, I'll apologize for this later." 

With those words, Danzo's forces, accompanied by Orochimaru, began their march toward the plains.

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### Forces Gather at Fengding Plains

The plains became a focal point for an unprecedented convergence of power. White Zetsu clones emerged from the shadows, numbering in the thousands, and Kakuzu's mercenary group joined their ranks. Following close behind were the ninjas of Sunagakure, their expressions grim with determination.

On the horizon, Kumogakure and Iwagakure forces clashed violently, their skirmish spreading chaos.

At the center of it all stood Uchiha Madara, a looming figure whose mere presence exuded an aura of unstoppable power.

The stage was set. Every faction—Konoha, Danzo's conspirators, rogue mercenaries, and rival villages—was converging on Fengding Plains. The battle that would reshape the shinobi world was about to begin.