Naruto: Uchiha Izuna with system

The birthday banquet invitation from Hyūga Tenzō not only extended an invitation to Uchiha but specifically named Uchiha Izuna, the deputy clan head.

After reading the invitation, Izuna turned to Uchiha Yanhuo, Uchiha Zhan, and the other leaders gathered before him. "What do you all make of this? What could Hyūga Tenzō be planning with such a public invitation?"

Uchiha Zhan stepped forward and answered cautiously, "Typically, invitations like these are sent to the clan's headquarters, not the frontlines. Sending it directly to us is unusual. Based on intelligence from the Secret Investigation Unit, Hyūga has also sent envoys to the Senju camp. It seems likely that Hyūga Tenzō has invited both you and Senju Hashirama in hopes of evaluating the strength of both sides before choosing a faction."

Izuna narrowed his eyes. "Hyūga taking a side feels as unlikely as Shimura's neutrality. Besides, why require my presence in person? Analyzing the battle and sending messengers should suffice."

The situation felt off. The timing of the invitation—when the war between Senju and Uchiha was at its peak—was highly suspicious. Furthermore, Tenzō's birthday wasn't particularly significant; turning 40 wasn't exactly a milestone in the war-torn Warring States Period.

"Do we attend or not, Deputy Chief?" Uchiha Yanhuo asked.

Izuna smiled slightly. "Oh, we're going. Not just me, but Senju Hashirama will be there as well."

The room buzzed with quiet murmurs.

"Let me assure you, Senju Hashirama will see this as an opportunity to push his ideal of a unified ninja village to the major clans. He won't miss this chance to gather support, especially with Hyūga involved. If he believes I'll attend, he'll come as well."

Izuna's confidence silenced any dissent. His ability to predict Hashirama's movements was a testament to their long-standing rivalry.

"But what about Senju Tobirama?" Uchiha Zhan asked, voicing the concerns of others. "Even if Hashirama leaves, Tobirama could still launch an attack on our forces. He's not only dangerous but also highly strategic."

Izuna's sharp eyes flicked toward the map on the table. "That's precisely why we need to deal with him before the banquet."

A Plan to Neutralize Tobirama

Izuna tapped the table with his index finger, a glint of determination in his eyes. "In the next battle, all jōnin will focus their efforts on targeting Senju Tobirama."

The leaders exchanged uncertain glances. Uchiha Yanhuo finally voiced their collective hesitation. "Deputy Chief, Senju Tobirama is extremely powerful. Even if we concentrate all our jōnin on him, his mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique makes him nearly impossible to pin down."

Izuna's lips curled into a sly smile. "I understand. That's why I've devised a plan to ensure his defeat. Listen carefully..."

As Izuna detailed the plan, the room filled with murmurs of admiration and determination.

"Brilliant!" Uchiha Zhan exclaimed.

"This will be the end of Tobirama's tricks!" another leader declared, their tone laced with excitement.

Izuna's strategy wasn't just about brute force; it was a calculated trap designed to exploit Tobirama's reliance on his Flying Thunder God Technique.

The Trap is Set

With a month remaining before Hyūga Tenzō's birthday banquet, the war continued unabated. Senju Hashirama, fully recovered from his previous battle, led his forces into another assault.

As the Senju and Uzumaki armies approached Uchiha's fortified stone castle, the air was thick with tension.

Standing atop the observation deck, Izuna looked out over the barren, battle-scarred land surrounding the fortress. "Everyone, remember the plan. It's time to execute it."

"Understood, Deputy Chief!" Uchiha Enhuo and the other leaders responded in unison.

Izuna leaped from the castle walls, flames of Susanoo igniting around him midair. Before landing, the massive figure of his fully-formed Susanoo stood towering before the approaching Senju forces.

Even after witnessing Susanoo's power multiple times, both the Uchiha and Senju troops were struck with awe and terror at the sight of the god-like figure.

"Wood Release: Wood Golem Jutsu!"

As expected, Senju Hashirama stepped forward, summoning his own colossal construct. The wooden behemoth rose from the earth, bearing the Senju leader atop its head.

"Let's settle this, Izuna!" Hashirama bellowed, his voice reverberating across the battlefield.

Izuna smirked, flapping Susanoo's wings to lift off the ground. "Follow me if you can, Hashirama!"

The two titans moved away from the battlefield, their immense power too dangerous to unleash near their troops.

The Battle Begins

With Izuna and Hashirama gone, the battle shifted to Senju Tobirama's leadership. Confident in his strategy, Tobirama initiated an assault on the Uchiha forces.

"Attack the stone castle!" Tobirama commanded, his voice cutting through the chaos.

Unbeknownst to him, Uchiha forces had laid a trap specifically for him.

Under Izuna's orders, the Uchiha jōnin spread across the battlefield, setting up a network of counter-seals to disrupt Tobirama's Flying Thunder God Technique. The seals were carefully hidden among the terrain, designed to activate upon sensing Tobirama's chakra.

When Tobirama teleported to a marked kunai near the front lines, the trap sprung.

A barrier seal erupted around him, cutting off his ability to teleport away. Dozens of Uchiha jōnin emerged from the shadows, launching coordinated attacks aimed directly at Tobirama.

Tobirama's eyes narrowed as he realized the danger. "Impressive, Izuna. But you'll need more than this to defeat me!"

Despite the pressure, Tobirama's mastery of ninjutsu and battlefield tactics kept him alive. He countered the jōnin's assaults with lightning-quick reflexes and precise strikes.

The Stage is Set

Back at the castle, Uchiha Yanhuo observed the battle from afar. "Deputy Chief's plan is working, but it won't hold Tobirama for long. He's too skilled."

"We don't need to hold him forever," Uchiha Zhan replied. "Just long enough for the second phase to activate."

End of the Chapter.

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