Inside the holding cell of the Uchiha Police Force Station.
The Three Stooges sat in a circle.
"Mizuna, your sword is so cool!"
Hiruzen stared at the blade in front of him. The patterns were sick, and the blade itself was shattered but could extend!
Yes, the three of them had gotten into a brawl with the Police Force earlier. The result? They got folded like lawn chairs in seconds.
"Can I touch it?"
Hiruzen looked at Mizuna with stars in his eyes.
"No. This sword absorbs human life force," Mizuna said seriously.
"So it's a Cursed Blade?" Danzo asked in surprise.
"Exactly. That's why I call it the Thousand Demon Daggers."
Hiruzen immediately pulled his hand back, grateful that he hadn't touched it a moment ago.
While the three were chatting about the sword, noises came from outside the door.
The door opened, and an Uchiha walked in.
It was Uchiha Daikon, the squad leader of the Police Force—the same guy who had arrested them earlier.
"You three brats! Someone is here to pick you up. Once you're out, don't do anything so cringe again."
Hearing Uchiha Daikon's words, the three of them twitched their lips before walking toward the exit.
However, for some reason, Hiruzen was shaking like a leaf.
Mizuna looked at the red welts on Hiruzen's face—fresh marks from his mom's earlier "discipline"—and suddenly understood why he was so terrified.
Hiruzen, my man... good luck.
Mizuna could only offer a silent prayer for Hiruzen.
As soon as they walked out, sure enough, Hiruzen's mom and Danzo's mom were waiting.
Hiruzen's mom didn't say a word. She opened with a Lariat, knocking Hiruzen down, followed by an Antelope Leap, a Bear Stomp, an Elephant Kick, an Angry Crow Takes Flight, a Tornado Destroying Parking Lot, and finally ended the combo with a basic War Stomp.
Hiruzen was in bad shape.
There wasn't a single inch of unbruised skin left on his body.
Danzo, on the other hand, had a different fate.
He walked up to his mother with his head lowered.
"Mom... I..."
Before Danzo could finish, his mother hugged him tightly.
Danzo froze, not knowing what to do. He wanted to speak, but Anna Shimura beat him to it.
"Mom knows that because your father died early on the battlefield, you had to grow up too fast. I've always been afraid you'd go down the wrong path because of it. Danzo, promise Mom, if anything happens in the future, you must tell me. Don't bottle it up inside," Anna said, hugging her son.
Danzo burst into tears. He couldn't say anything, just nodded furiously in his mother's arms.
Watching this scene were two men, one big and one small, standing with their arms crossed, silently observing.
It was Madara and Mizuna.
"By the way, Big Bro Madara, why are you here to pick me up?" Mizuna asked, confused.
"Oh, I just got back to the clan when I heard the Police Force arrested a red-haired brat. I figured it was you, so I came to check..." Madara said coolly.
"I see."
The group left the Police Station and went their separate ways.
Well, except for Hiruzen, who was being dragged away by his leg, leaving a long trail of blood stretching from the Uchiha district all the way to the Sarutobi district.
Rumor has it that when Hiruzen's father, Sasuke Sarutobi (Note: Not that Sasuke), heard about the incident, he hung Hiruzen from a tree in the clan compound and "flew a kite" with him all night long.
In the middle of the night, an elderly Sarutobi clan member saw Hiruzen's wretched state, thought it was a ghost, and nearly died of a heart attack.
Hiruzen was left hanging there until the next afternoon. He almost turned into cured meat but somehow survived.
Back to the present.
"By the way, I heard you have a strange sword. Is it the one in your hand?"
Madara and Mizuna were walking through the Uchiha district.
Madara insisted on walking Mizuna home, claiming he was afraid the kid would get lost or arrested again after taking two steps.
Madara eyed the sword with the strange patterns.
"Huh? Oh, yeah, this is the one," Mizuna replied.
"How did you get it?" Madara asked.
"It was an emergency. I thought it was an enemy ninja, so I used a Summoning Jutsu. I summoned this sword by accident."
"Summoning, huh... The Uzumaki clan does have many secret techniques. Ask Mito about it later; maybe she knows something."
As Madara spoke, he stared at the sword, finding it increasingly peculiar.
"Can I see it?" Madara asked.
"No can do, Big Bro Madara. This sword absorbs life force. It kills people," Mizuna explained.
"Oh? But you're holding it and you're fine?" Madara questioned.
"I don't know. Maybe because I summoned it, I count as its master."
"A summoning contract..." Madara mused.
"We're at the Uchiha training grounds. Show me a demonstration," Madara said, leading Mizuna inside.
Just as they entered, an Uchiha girl walked out.
"Greetings, Clan Leader."
"Hn." Madara replied coldly.
Mizuna saw her face and stopped dead in his tracks, staring straight at her.
So beautiful. That was Mizuna's first impression.
Even as she walked away, Mizuna kept staring at her back.
Madara suddenly spoke up.
"Her name is Uchiha Naori. She should be about the same age as that bastard Tobirama. Every time I see her, I feel her eyes are... different. Maybe..."
Uchiha Naori... that name sounds so familiar, but I can't quite place it... Mizuna thought. (Note: Naori is the creator of Izanami in filler).
"Alright, brat. Stop freezing up every time you see a pretty girl. Come show me the sword," Madara said, walking ahead.
"Oh! Right! Coming!" Mizuna quickly caught up.
They stood before a training dummy.
"Go ahead. Let me see what this blade can do."
Mizuna walked a fair distance away.
Once at a safe range, Mizuna drew the Thousand Demon Daggers, channeled his Chakra to connect the shards, extended the blade, and slashed down.
Madara was surprised by the reach.
"It can extend that far? Mizuna, can you make it go further?" Madara asked.
"I can, Big Bro Madara. But the length depends entirely on how much Chakra I have," Mizuna answered.
"I see... Can you change it into other shapes?" Madara asked again.
"Yes, but that requires precise Chakra control. I can't do that yet."
"Heh... Mizuna, you will definitely make a name for yourself. I guarantee it," Madara said seriously.
"Really, Big Bro Madara? I think so too," Mizuna smiled confidently.
"Mizuna, go home for now. I'll talk to Hashirama about your situation later."
Hearing this, Mizuna didn't argue. He said goodbye to Madara and left.
When he returned to the Senju compound, he found that his sister and brother-in-law were indeed not home.
They must still be at the hospital taking care of that White-Haired Mid-Tier Scrub...
Back in his room, Mizuna lay on his futon, reviewing the day's events.
First, I scammed the White-Haired Mid hard and made a profit. Then I met Hiruzen and Danzo. Then I bullshitted my way out of the sword explanation. And finally... Uchiha Naori...
Thinking of this, Mizuna drifted off to sleep.
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Omake: Black Zetsu's Daily Life
Black Zetsu stood atop the Hokage Rock, gazing affectionately at the moon.
"Mother... don't worry! I will definitely free you! Hamura! Hagoromo! You two traitors, I will make you pay! And that Uzumaki Mizuna, ruining my plans! I won't let you off easy!"
Zetsu glared toward the Senju compound.
When Mother returns, all of you will become fertilizer for the God Tree!
Suddenly, a crow flew over and dropped a massive load right on Black Zetsu's head.
Zetsu raged.
"Damn dirty bird! When Mother comes back, I'll have her roast you!"
Maybe the crow understood him, or maybe it was just annoyed, but it started pecking at Zetsu.
"Ah! Ouch! Get away from me, you stupid bird!"
Zetsu slipped and fell off the Hokage Rock.
"DAMN IT! I'LL BE BAAAACK!!!" (Note: Team Rocket reference).
From the bottom of the cliff came Black Zetsu's roar of unwillingness.
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