Konoha.
After suffering another Ultra Shinra Tensei after so many years, this time no Nagato was sacrificing himself to save the people.
Under the gloomy sky, with a steady drizzle falling, the air was filled with mournful cries.
Konoha had suffered heavy losses this time.
The pride that so many in Konoha once felt for being born here, the arrogance that used to show on their faces whenever the Seventh Hokage was mentioned—no one knew exactly when, but all of it had faded away.
Hokage!
What is a Hokage?
In the hearts of Konoha's people, a Hokage is someone who can protect them. If you can't protect everyone, then why haven't you given up your life trying?
As long as you sacrifice yourself, the people will still remember you as a good Hokage.
In this sorrowful atmosphere, the villagers looked again at the Hokage Rock. The once passionate gleam in their eyes had become calm and subdued.
The ruined village began its reconstruction. Everywhere, the sounds of rebuilding were hollow and grim—there was none of the gratitude or hope that usually comes after surviving a great calamity.
Inside the temporary Hokage office, built quickly using Yamato's Wood Release…
Sitting together were Kurotsuchi, the Fourth Tsuchikage; Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage; Darui, the Fifth Raikage; Chojuro, the Sixth Mizukage; Kakashi Hatake, the Sixth Hokage; and Naruto Uzumaki, the Seventh Hokage and the strongest recognized shinobi in the world.
Six of the most powerful and high-ranking shinobi in the world gathered, yet their grave expressions could not be hidden.
"Seventh Hokage, the incident of Konoha being attacked by the Otsutsuki can no longer be concealed. Our Cloud Village has suffered terrible losses—even Lord Fourth Raikage…"
The Fifth Raikage, Darui, spoke first, his face dark and hoarse as he relayed the current situation in the shinobi world.
With Konoha openly attacked and even the village destroyed, the news swept through the world like a hurricane.
Now, everyone in the shinobi world knew there were even more powerful enemies—enemies that even the strongest, the Seventh Hokage, could not defeat.
Darui's voice was full of frustration. Konoha might be badly damaged, but as long as either Naruto Uzumaki or Sasuke Uchiha remained, Konoha would always be the strongest.
But Cloud Village didn't have that kind of reassurance.
Kurotsuchi though secretly gloating a little, kept her tone serious:
"It's not just about Cloud and Konoha anymore—it concerns the entire shinobi world. According to Black Zetsu's information, if it's true, then we're looking at not just these two Otsutsuki, but an endless stream of powerful enemies in the future."
Kurotsuchi spoke gravely, but Gaara shook his head and replied:
"We can't let this news spread. If it does, the entire world will fall into chaos. Besides, we don't even know if Black Zetsu was telling the truth. We can't let ourselves be frightened."
"Gaara is right."
The ever-calm Kakashi nodded, sneaking a glance at Naruto.
"Naruto, these enemies aren't something ordinary shinobi can handle anymore. With all five Kage gathered, our only option is to work together to defeat them. We can't lose confidence because of Black Zetsu's words."
"Everyone!"
As the strongest of them all, Naruto Uzumaki slowly stood up, raising his head to show his determined gaze to the group.
"This is a life-or-death moment for the entire shinobi world. I don't care if it's Kinshiki, Ginshiki, or whoever—they can come as many as they want. What matters is that we protect our homes and our villages!
"We've all seen what happens if we let the battles take place in the villages. Both Cloud and Konoha have suffered a disaster."
Naruto paused, then slammed his hand on the table with a firm voice:
"Everyone, I can sense where my clone is. Let's move the battlefield and team up to eliminate the enemies!"
Inside the temporary office, the five Kage discussed with heavy hearts. Meanwhile, inside Konoha, the people's morale was crumbling.
"Why is it that just because he's the Hokage's son, he can go around killing people? Is declaring him a missing-nin enough?"
"Exactly! What's the Hokage even doing, not protecting anyone?"
Under the weight of grief, the darker sides of human nature showed themselves in the village.
"What is this village now, anyway? It's just the Hokage's private home—he does whatever he wants…"
"Shut up! Don't talk nonsense!"
Among the ruins and rebuilding, people's faces were more lost and downcast than ever.
In short, the people were scattered and hard to lead.
They'd been through destruction before—by Nagato, the leader of Akatsuki. This time, it was the same, even though he'd been revived by Edo Tensei. Angry voices openly questioned the leadership.
Everyone now knew: it was their own Hokage who had forgotten a promise, neglecting the Rain Village for over a decade.
That made Nagato angry enough to unleash another Ultra Shinra Tensei on Konoha.
And then there were the two powerful enemies from the Chunin Exams—members of the Otsutsuki clan—who nearly killed their Hokage.
Black Zetsu had also spread the news through his White Zetsu clones.
Naruto and the other Kage wanted to keep things quiet to avoid panic, but it was too late. Black Zetsu had already broadcast everything to the shinobi world.
With the impact of the Fourth Great Ninja War still fresh, and all these new threats, the aura of invincibility around Naruto Uzumaki, the Seventh Hokage, had been shattered. Add to that the Boruto incident and his reputation was in steep decline.
Now, even the commoners of Konoha were doubting Naruto.
In a battered tent, five orphans huddled together for warmth.
"I heard the enemies this time were the same Otsutsuki clan from the Fourth Great Ninja War—the ones who tried to destroy the world."
"Hmph, I don't care about destruction. All I know is, if the world ends, even the Hokage will die with us nobodies."
A civilian, full of hatred, spoke through gritted teeth.
For ordinary people, the end of the world meant nothing—they just wanted to live peacefully with their families. If the world was doomed, maybe those high-and-mighty ninja would die with them.
"Katsukawa, I know your family…"
"Don't say it! My brother was a ninja—he was killed by the Hokage's son, Boruto Uzumaki. The rest of my family died during the Ultra Shinra Tensei. I even lost an arm!"
This one-armed civilian shouted in despair:
"The Hokage promised to protect the village—what does he count for now? If he'd just lost a fight, we could accept that. But the Akatsuki's Nagato was the one who destroyed Konoha again, and we wouldn't have suffered if our own Hokage hadn't broken his promise! And why can the Hokage's son just kill people and get away with it?"
Shouting and arguing filled the tent. Scenes like this were common in Konoha under the gloomy skies.
After all, the losses this time were simply too great.
…
"Lord Hokage, bad news! Word has spread that the two enemies you fought are Otsutsuki and that after the Fourth Ninja War, the god who protected the world—Kaguya—was so disappointed she left us, turning the world into…"
As the Kage were discussing in the Hokage office, a ninja burst in with news that made Naruto's face fall and the other Kage's expressions darken.
"Damn it!"
Everyone in the office looked grim at this news.
Naruto slammed his fist on the table in anger, while Kakashi, though frowning, kept his composure:
"Only Black Zetsu would use such tactics for revenge. But what matters now is that we defeat the enemy and restore the world's confidence."
"Naruto!"
Outside the Hokage building, Sasuke appeared, and his injuries healed. Though his arm had been reattached, with the loss of his Uchiha bloodline, Sasuke could sense his changes—his recovery and stamina weren't what they used to be.
"Sasuke, are you healed?"
"Yes. Naruto, there's no time to lose. We need to act now—we can't let the enemy use Konoha as a battlefield again."
With Sasuke's recovery, Gaara and Darui quietly sighed in relief.
Naruto was strong, but their opponents were Otsutsuki-level. If they lost Sasuke, they'd be even more worried.
"Alright, everyone gets ready. As soon as Old Man Sage recovers, we move out."
Naruto's gaze was firm. Everyone else had more or less recovered. Now, they just needed the Sage inside him to regain his strength.
After all, he'd spent a lot to help Sasuke regain some of his powers.
Meanwhile, in the battered Yamanaka clan compound…
"Lord Shirou, the entire Yamanaka clan is under my control now."
The tall, elegant Ino Yamanaka knelt respectfully in front of the table, reporting new intelligence.
Her father, Inoichi, had died during the Fourth Ninja War, struck down by the Ten-Tails' Tailed Beast Bomb.
In the years, Ino had led the clan.
Shirou regarded her with calm indifference and gave a slight nod.
The Yamanaka clan was insignificant to him, but to Ino, her family was everything—how could she give them up?
Seeing Shirou's calm, Ino, wise as ever, bowed her head respectfully.
"Lord Shirou, there have been major events in the Hyuga clan as well. Amidst the recent chaos, a White Zetsu clone appeared and gave the branch family the caged bird seal technique.
"Hinata has now returned to the Hyuga as the new clan head, preventing an internal conflict."
Ino's words were serene. In the room, Black Zetsu's shadowy form appeared, his hoarse laugh like someone seeking credit for his deeds.
"Father, and the Nara clan—since Shikamaru's death and Shikadai's downfall, the clan is in turmoil. Temari tried to seize control, but it's clear outsiders…"
Black Zetsu spoke with excitement in his eyes, unable to hide his delight.
All this chaos in Konoha was his handiwork.
"And Cloud Village—Fourth Raikage led the elite against Momoshiki Otsutsuki and was wiped out."
Shirou smiled and waved his hand dismissively:
"Black Zetsu, I know you're trying to impress Kaguya, but it doesn't matter. She never really cared about these people."
"I understand, Father."
Black Zetsu's hoarse laughter echoed. Shirou could be indifferent, and the Otsutsuki princess could ignore it all—but he would not.
He wanted revenge, to throw the shinobi world into chaos.
Shirou narrowed his eyes, gazing calmly toward the Hokage Rock.
"I thought one time would be enough, but I didn't expect Hagoromo, inside Naruto, to pull off another trick. Still, it's just a last gasp."
Shirou tried to maintain his composure as Ino's warm, skilled mouth worked his throbbing length, her tongue swirling expertly around his sensitive tip. The blonde kunoichi was getting bolder with each passing minute, taking him deeper while maintaining eye contact with those mischievous blue eyes.
"Mmmm..." she hummed around him, sending vibrations through his core before releasing him with a wet pop. "Lord Shirou, Ino has been training diligently in all ways to please you." Her delicate fingers continued stroking him as she spoke, her thumb teasing his weeping slit.
Shirou's breath hitched as she took him back in, her head bobbing eagerly while he contemplated his plans for absorbing Momoshiki and Kinshiki's power. The dual sensation of plotting domination while receiving such exquisite pleasure was intoxicating.
"Ah... good girl," he groaned, tangling his fingers in her long platinum hair. Ino moaned in response, the sound muffled by his thick shaft stretching her lips. Her free hand massaged his heavy balls as she worked him with growing enthusiasm.
She pulled back again, strings of saliva connecting her swollen lips to his glistening cock. "Lord Shirou," she purred, pumping him steadily, "I heard Konohamaru Sarutobi has been sent after Boruto." Her tongue flicked out to catch a bead of precum. "It could be dangerous..."
Shirou smirked, watching her talented mouth engulf him once more. Her throat relaxed to take him to the base, nose pressed against his pelvis. The sight of such a proud kunoichi on her knees, servicing him so eagerly while discussing serious matters, sent a thrill through him.
"Your concern is noted," he managed between pleased gasps as she deep-throated him. "But focus on your current... assignment." He bucked his hips, making her gag slightly before she adjusted.
Ino's eyes sparkled with determination as she doubled her efforts, one hand sneaking between her legs as she pleasured him. Her moans of arousal vibrated deliciously around his length.
Ino sensed his approaching climax and looked up with hungry eyes, silently begging for his release.
Shirou's grip tightened in Ino's hair as his pleasure peaked.
"Swallow it all," he commanded hoarsely, flooding her eager mouth with hot spurts of cum. Ino moaned in delight, gulping down every drop while maintaining eye contact, her tongue catching any that tried to escape.
Without warning, he yanked her up and practically threw her onto his massive bed. Her clothes stood no chance against his raw strength as he tore them away, exposing her perfect body.
"Ahh~!" she cried out as his hot mouth latched onto her sensitive nipple, sucking and biting while his fingers plunged into her dripping core.
"Lord Shirou! Yes~!" Ino arched her back, grinding against his skilled fingers as he marked her neck with passionate bites. Her walls clenched around his digits as the first orgasm hit her.
"I'm cumming already~!"
Shirou positioned himself between her trembling thighs, his thick cock pressing against her entrance.
"Look at me while I claim you," he growled, pushing inside her tight heat. Ino's eyes rolled back as he stretched her, filling her completely.
"So big... oh god... feels so good~!" she moaned as he began thrusting powerfully. Her legs wrapped around his waist, pulling him deeper. "Please don't stop!"
"Such a needy little slut," he grunted, pounding into her g-spot relentlessly. Her walls spasmed around him as another orgasm rocked through her.
He flipped her onto all fours, mounting her from behind and pulling her hair.
"Yes! Harder! Break me!" she begged as he ravaged her. The sound of skin slapping against skin filled the room along with their passionate moans.
Ino's arms gave out as pleasure overwhelmed her, face pressed into the mattress as Shirou continued his assault.
"Going to fill you up," he growled, his thrusts becoming erratic.
"Please! Cum inside! Make me yours!" she screamed as they climaxed together, his hot seed flooding her womb while her pussy milked him dry. They collapsed in a sweaty, satisfied heap, both panting heavily.
"Such a good girl," he murmured, pulling her against his chest. Ino snuggled closer with a contented sigh, already eager for the next round...