Konoha Village possesses a very unique and efficient wartime command system.
The secret Ninjutsu of the Yamanaka Clan—one of the Ino–Shika–Chō families—the Mind Body Switch Technique, serves as the primary communication method for combat personnel.
Command is then handled by Shikaku Nara, a man of supreme intelligence who excels at directing battlefield operations.
Once the entire system is in motion, it functions as smoothly as moving one's own arm.
It looks exactly like the command system of modern warfare.
Naturally, this same system was deployed for this operation.
Shikaku Nara was stationed in the Hokage Building, with Shinichi Yamanaka beside him using secret techniques to relay information.
"Shikaku, Uchiha Obito has appeared. He's in the house guarded by the Previous Hokage."
The moment Uchiha Obito appeared and charged into the house, Hiruzen Sarutobi reported the news to Shinichi Yamanaka through their mental link.
"As expected, he certainly wouldn't let things go so easily."
A confident look appeared on Shikaku Nara's face as he immediately ordered:
"Shin'ichi, contact the Hokage-sama and the Sannin. Tell them they can prepare to activate the barrier."
"This time, we're keeping him here for good!"
...Two months ago, in the operations room of the Hokage Building.
Shikaku Nara explained every detail of the battle plan thoroughly, ensuring everyone understood it perfectly.
Everyone except Jiraiya.
Shikaku Nara's plan was this: utilize the information gap, knowing that Uchiha Obito was completely unaware that Konoha had fully deciphered his plan and prepared defenses.
Set a trap and wait for the target to walk right into it.
The first trap was a fake location for the Jinchuriki's delivery.
By using a massive security force and the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze as a deterrent, they created the illusion that this was where Kushina Uzumaki was giving birth, luring Uchiha Obito into attacking.
Then, they would use Shadow Clones covered in exploding tags as human bombs and attempt to brand him with the Flying Thunder God Technique formula.
If this trap failed, it didn't matter.
They would naturally transition to the second trap: the 'real' delivery location.
After seeing Konoha's strict defenses, Uchiha Obito would be even more convinced that Kushina Uzumaki was giving birth tonight, the moment when the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's seal was at its weakest.
Uchiha Obito had planned this for so long; he wouldn't give up easily.
So, for the second trap, they still used a Shadow Clone as bait, with the Sandaime Hiruzen Sarutobi personally guarding it.
Once Uchiha Obito painstakingly discovered the second trap, he would inevitably be even more desperate to seize the Jinchuriki.
Hesitation leads to defeat; acting rashly leads to total failure.
The moment Uchiha Obito burst into the cabin and grabbed Kushina Uzumaki, his guard would drop—that would be the perfect opportunity.
Using Kushina Uzumaki's Shadow Clone, they would brand Uchiha Obito with the pre-prepared seal formula.
This way, Minato Namikaze could easily transport Uchiha Obito into the prepared barrier.
That was the plan, but Jiraiya still seemed a bit confused.
"So, why don't we just ambush him around the second house?"
"As soon as Uchiha Obito shows up, we just activate the barrier and trap him. Wouldn't that be easier?"
Jiraiya asked, voicing his doubts.
"The Chakra signatures of you three are so powerful that Uchiha Obito would sense them as soon as he approached. He'd easily see through the trap," Shikaku Nara explained.
"Furthermore, Uchiha Obito is able to track the movement of Konoha's security forces, proving he has significant reconnaissance capabilities. If he detects the positions of you three, the second trap won't work."
Beside him, Tsunade began to vent her frustration at Jiraiya:
"Are you an idiot? Uchiha Obito is an Uchiha! Don't you know the Sharingan has incredible insight?"
"Our Chakra reserves are so massive he'd notice us the moment he got close. Ambush, my foot!"
The Uchiha Clan's Sharingan, while lacking the wide field of vision of the Byakugan, is not inferior when it comes to reconnaissance and perception.
"Oh, right. I just didn't think of that,"
Jiraiya laughed sheepishly.
"Heh, it's common knowledge that Jiraiya isn't the brightest bulb, isn't it?"
"Don't blame him, Tsunade. After all, nobody can change how they were born."
Sitting across from Jiraiya, Orochimaru teased him with a mocking smile and a sarcastic tone.
"Hey! Who are you talking about, Orochimaru? You want to go?"
Jiraiya stood up in a rage, pointing two fingers at Orochimaru like a sword as he shouted.
Strangely enough, ever since the new Orochimaru returned, Jiraiya's temperament had become increasingly youthful.
The two of them bickered every day, just like back in their academy days.
"Shikaku, please continue."
"What do we do after the Flying Thunder God mark is applied?"
As his student, Minato Namikaze found it awkward to scold his teacher in front of so many people. He could only turn a blind eye and address Shikaku Nara.
"Based on the intelligence we have..."
"Uchiha Obito possesses a bizarre space-time Ninjutsu, likely derived from a unique technique of his Mangekyo Sharingan."
"Relying on this technique, Uchiha Obito can phase through objects, avoiding all attacks. He only reveals his physical form when he's making a move."
"Additionally, it is suspected he can use this space-time Ninjutsu to teleport himself."
Shikaku Nara wrote several keywords on a whiteboard and then drew a large circle, encompassing all of them.
"In terms of direct combat ability, Uchiha Obito is no match for the Hokage-sama."
"In the footage from the Quiz Test, the Hokage-sama defeated him without taking a scratch, even without knowing his abilities."
"Let alone now, when we already know his powers and background."
"Therefore, what we need to consider is not how to defeat him, but how to prevent him from escaping."
Shikaku Nara scanned the room before turning his gaze toward the Sannin.
"This task must be carried out by the Sannin."
...Uchiha Obito was ecstatic; he had finally captured the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
The priority now was to transfer Kushina Uzumaki into the Kamui Dimension, then hide in a safe place and release the Nine-Tails.
The suction of Kamui grew stronger, and Kushina Uzumaki's struggles became increasingly weak.
Seeing a furious Hiruzen Sarutobi about to charge him with a Kunai, Uchiha Obito steeled his resolve. He was willing to take a hit if it meant sucking Kushina Uzumaki inside.
"Let her go!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi roared. His Kunai lunged toward Uchiha Obito's chest, but the latter blocked with his arm, letting the blade sink into the muscle.
Poof!
Uchiha Obito, who had braced himself for the wound, saw the Kushina Uzumaki in his grasp suddenly turn into a cloud of white smoke and vanish into thin air, leaving him completely stunned.
It was a Shadow Clone!
Flash!
In a flicker of golden light, a blond man appeared out of nowhere behind Uchiha Obito. One hand grabbed Obito, while the other grabbed Hiruzen Sarutobi.
In an instant, they vanished again.
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