The beast tore up the land with his screech making the weather drastically change. Tornadoes along with lightning started to form tearing up the battlefield even more. Everyone had been blown away, but Naruto's chakra thankfully saved us from the damage. His chakra finally gave out, so we banded together to face the beast. It started to transform once again creating another but much larger bomb. A message from Ino had told us all to create a mud wall which I could actually participate in.

"Earth Style Barrier!" Everyone shouted in unison as soon as the beast shot off the bomb.

Many walls were formed but the bomb still went through them including the last barrier.

"Shit, it's not slowing down," I bit my lip in frustration. "There has to be a way to stop this attack." Fear started to take me as I watched the walls crumble until it reached the strongest one. "Okay, this is the most terrifying battle I've been in."

Hope was restored when the Eight tails jumped in front holding it back then suddenly, it disappeared. Soon after, a man appeared in front of us wearing the Hokage cloak.

"The Fourth Hokage?!" I exclaimed in surprise as did everyone else.

"Am I late?" He questioned glancing over his shoulder at us. I instantly noticed his eyes.

"He's a reanimation...so that means..."

"Nope, right on time Dad!" Naruto responded making my eyes widen and look towards him.

"Woah woah woah your Dad is the Fourth Hokage? When did you find all of this out?!" I exclaimed getting closer to the blonde and Sakura who was healing him.

"A while now," he chuckled.

"My name is Minato Namikaze, brace for an impending explosion." He introduced himself just before an explosion was heard followed by huge gusts of wind. "I sent the Ten Tails' attack back towards the sea."

I got a good look at the Hokage seeing he had been reanimated. "Lord Fourth," I called catching his attention. "Who reanimated you?"

Before he could answer, the Third Hokage appeared next to him making my eyes widen and my heart fill with regret. Images of the invasion flashed through my eyes making me relive my first sin once again.

"Minato, you're fast as ever!" He exclaimed just as the First and Second landed next to them also.

"Fourth, you're better at teleportation than I am!" The Second complimented.

"All right, let's do this!" The First said with enthusiasm reminding me of Naruto's personality.

"Who-who reanimated you?" I questioned again with a timid voice not expecting to see the man who took me in only to be betrayed by me.

They all looked my way unsure of who I was except for Lord Third. His expression was stern but slowly softened making me feel a bit better.

"Your Father, Orochimaru summoned us." He answered with a slight smile. "We need to stop this war quickly."

Those who knew my relation to Orochimaru stared at me then looked towards the Third once more.

"So it is true...he is alive." I whispered still unable to process this information. I wasn't sure on what I should be feeling.

"What? Didn't Orochimaru die?" Sakura questioned.

"Lord Third," I called out making his eyes shift to me. I walked closer to the man then dropped to my knees bowing at his feet. "Please forgive me!" I cried feeling the tears well up. "If it weren't for me, you'd still be alive! I-I still regret that day after you graciously took me in, gave me a home, and an education! You were the first to be so kind and gentle towards me and all I did was help destroy your home and end your life! Please, forgive me! I don't expect you too but please..."

He took a few steps toward me and knelt placing a hand on my head making me look up at him.

"I already forgiven you Ko." He said making more tears stream down my face. "From the beginning I knew who you were. I knew you were related to Orochimaru and I had hoped the Leaf would show you that were was more to life than serving your Father. You've made friends and had your freedom. I know you didn't have a choice but to follow orders and I can see that you deeply regret what you had done. That's what makes you different from your Father; your compassion and knowing right from wrong. Seeing how you're on this side of the battlefield, you finally choose your own path...and that's all I've wanted from you."

Before another word could be exchanged, we were interrupted by Madara who jumped to the ground making his presence known. "I've been waiting for you, Hashirama!" He yelled with a wicked grin.

Hashirama held out his arm pointing to Madara. "I'll deal with you later!" Which made Madara's face falter seeing as he wasn't important right now. "I have to stop the Ten Tails first! After all, it's charging towards us."

"Naruto, you've done well. Take a break for a while, your friend will be joining us soon. He's our alley."

I finally stood up facing the beast. "So, Sasuke finally made his decision. What could have made him have a change of heart?" I wondered.

"My fellow Hokage, let's go!" Hashirama ordered.

Minato suddenly had the nine tails cloak surround him surprising us all. All four dispersed and created a giant red barrier around the beast. Hashirama then made wooden pillars fall to the ground trapping the beast's limbs. Then finally, Sasuke arrived jumping down right next to me.

"Took you long enough," I commented which made him smirk.

"So you got dragged into this as well?" He questioned not even glancing in my direction.

"I needed something to do. Wasn't going to let everyone else save the world."

"Sasuke," Sakura whispered. "Sasuke! Why?!" She shouted even louder catching everyone's attention. Within seconds, all ten rookies were together again.

Ino tried to approach Sasuke but her team blocked her way.

"You're all still noisy as ever." Sasuke commented which I agreed with.

"Why the hell are you here, bastard?!" Kiba shouted followed by Akamaru's bark.

"Hm seems like you're more hated than me Sasuke." I said turning to him. "Where's Karin and Suigetsu?" I questioned as I gave Jugo a small wave.

"With Orochimaru," he answered making my eyes widen.

"Did you resurrect him?" I questioned longing for an answer.

"He was never dead." I was about to question him even further but I was interrupted by Sakura.

"Why are you here Sasuke?" Sakura questioned.

"Hey, I was asking him a question, much more important than yours," I said with anger but Sasuke placed a hand on my shoulder.

"A lot of things happened; I've decided to protect the Leaf Village. And then, I'll become Hokage." He said which made me snort followed by laughter.

"You really think you can become Hokage?" I laughed shrugging off his hand while everyone else was too shocked to speak. "With the sins you've committed and with that attitude?! You're even more crazy than I thought! Face reality Sasuke, we're both going to jail after this so just let go of that dream."

"You can't just come back all of a sudden and crack a lame joke like that, you rogue ninja! Do you even know what it means to be Hokage?" Kiba yelled.

"I don't know what happened to you, but that's not possible. Do you even realize what you're saying?" Shikamaru interjected.

"Do you think we can just forget all the things you've done?" Shino added.

"You see Sasuke, you're just crazy. I don't think you'll be forgiven for treason, trying to capture the eight tails, and definitely not forgiven for killing their Hokage even if he was a monster." I said finally calming my laughs.

"Yeah, I realize you probably can't," he said ignoring me. "But, it doesn't matter what you guys think of me. All of the previous Kage created these current circumstances. So, I will become Hokage and change the village."

Naruto got to his feet and walked to stand in between Sasuke and I. "I'm going to be Hokage!"

"I'm glad there's so much interest in becoming Hokage, but you guys are taking too much time! Start infusing chakra right now! We'll take down the Ten Tails with an all out attack!" Hashirama interjected.

"Thanks for healing me, Sakura! Now it's your turn to get some rest. Let's go, Sasuke, Ko!"

"Yeah Pinky, leave this to the professionals." I commented which made her angry.

The three of us jumped up to a platform in front of the beast followed by Sakura who landed next to me.

"So you see me as some sort of weak woman who can't keep up with you three?"

"Yes," I answered crossing my arms.

"Do you think Lady Tsunade would be the only one out of the Legendary Sannin to inadequately train her student?"

"It's a possibility, I heard she has a pretty bad gambling problem. Could've been taking bets on your progress." I interjected making her attempt to punch me but I easily dodged.

"I'm almost there, I'll be at full capacity in a little bit. Then I can output my true power. Just like you, I'm a member of Team 7 and a student of one of the Legendary Sannin!"

"I'll believe it when I see it," I replied giving her a small smirk.

"Alright! Team 7 is finally back!" Naruto shouted with glee making me smile. I looked over at the three realizing just how much I've missed us being together again. "Let's go, Sakura, Sasuke, Ko!"

"Right!"

"Yeah!"

"Let's just get this over with," I sighed knowing this battle won't be easy.

Just as we were about to go, Hashirama stopped us. The beast started to create another bomb prepared to destroy the barrier. The blast shot upwards thankfully hitting itself.

"The previous Hokage are just that amazing!" Sakura praised.

"Sasuke, ready to put those combo attacks into action?" I questioned the Uchiha who only nodded.

"Naruto, are you able to create any other wind ninjutsu?"

"Um ah well no," he answered which made me sigh.

"I'm going to show you some hand signs and you better memorize them. This jutsu creates tornadoes. Sasuke and I can add onto them with fire and lightning." I said slowly performing the seals which he actually followed.

Everyone rushed towards the beast while Hashirama immobilized it even more. One of his clones opened a part of the barrier for us to slip through. Suddenly, it created creatures from its skin sending them towards us. I grabbed my sword pouring chakra into it. I looked over at Sasuke who only nodded and made his own seals.

"Slicing blade!"

"Fireball justu!" Sasuke shouted.

I swung my sword to the side as Sasuke released his fire combining the attack. My wind made a direct attack cutting them down but that was only the first wave of them. The wind on my sword dispersed Sasuke's flames which hit the surrounding creatures melting them.

More started to emerge but thanks to me, their numbers weren't as great. Along with Sasuke, I slashed through each creature with my sword. We all sensed a power surge behind us seeing Sakura punch one of the creatures in our direction. I noticed she also had the same symbol as Tsunade on her forehead.

"So she really has been training, doesn't mean she's as powerful as us though." I thought as she leapt through the crowd of the creatures creating a crater with her strength.

She turned her head towards us foolishly not realizing more creatures had appeared in front of her. I disappeared and reappeared behind her slicing it with my blade.

"Still need to work on keeping your guard up," I commented as Sasuke and Naruto took care of the other two.

We all stood back to back just like we were taught as genin....well I guess we still are genin...except for Sakura. The three started to bicker like the old days bringing a smile to my face.

"I don't think you guys should argue over being Hokage. Naruto still needs to achieve his dream and you guys are just ruining his future." I said receiving a smile from Naruto.

"Thanks Ko, I know you won't be after my dream."

"Of course, I still have my own dream to achieve."

"This time, we fight with our backs together!" Sakura shouted with determination.

Growing impatient, I ran from the group gracefully slicing through the enemy one by one with a smile on my face. This was actually pretty fun. For once, I'm not alone fighting against the enemy and had others to watch my back. I'm not alone.

"Sai!" Naruto shouted catching my attention.

I looked up to the sky seeing him flying on his bird only to be destroyed by the beast's projectiles. As he started to fall, I jumped up deflecting the attacks towards him as Naruto extended his arms bringing Sai to safety. I landed right next to Sasuke looking over at the replacement member.

"Are you alright?" Naruto questioned.

"Yes," he answered.

"Alright everyone get behind me, I'll take these guys down." I said holding my sword in front of me. Everyone did as I said as I merged fire and wind to my blade. "Slicing flame blade!" I shouted as the swirl of the elements headed towards the creatures slicing and catching them on fire making them screech out in pain.

Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto summoned their animals as the bigger of the creatures started to regenerate since they weren't as affected by my attack since they used the smaller ones to take the direct hit. I jumped up on Aoda next to Sasuke. Naruto had summoned his toad while Sakura summoned a slug.

"Kinda a lame summon." I said to myself but Sasuke heard my comment only to smirk.

"Lord Sasuke, Lady Ko," Aoda greeted, "your demands?"

"I need you to just keep advancing forward. We'll get the real body in the back." Sasuke ordered.

"It's a new era! Go!" The Third Hokage shouted.

"Go Aoda!" Sasuke shouted making Aoda lunge forward towards the giant monsters.

We slithered through the army quickly blocking any attack that came our way but they mostly missed and didn't need to be deflected. Naruto's frog jumped high into the air as the army threw spears at them which were deflected by the frog's sword.

In front of us, a wall was formed, slowly closing but I weaved hand signs creating a wedge between the closing doors so Aoda could slip through. Sasuke activates his Susano readying an arrow while Naruto threw his Rasengan aiming for the Juubi. I jumped off Aoda aiming to cut down the few monsters that were below the Ten Tails slicing them down. Their attacks collided striking the Juubi indulging it in black flames.

"Burn it down." Sasuke said.

The monsters started to corner me and it looked like the boys weren't going to give me a hand. Thankfully, Hikaru landed behind me so we were back to back.

"Finally, what took you so long?"

"Hey I had to fight my way here give me a break!"

"You didn't have to come ya know?"

"I couldn't let my baby cousin rush into the battlefield alone now. Especially after seeing your lifespan. Wanna see what I've been working on?"

"Sure, only if you teach me too."

"Of course," he chuckled then started to mold chakra.

His whole body became inflamed then he reached out his arms. He yelled as the flames started to move towards his hands shooting out at the creatures melting several who were in its path.

"That was so cool! How'd you do that?!" I exclaimed as I sliced down another.

"I'll explain later, it takes up a lot of chakra though."

"Don't show off and waste your chakra then!" I scolded lightly smacking his shoulder. "Idiot!"

The creatures were now more focused on us instead of the other three so we were surrounded. I crouched closer to the ground taking in a deep breath not wanting to use this jutsu but it was the best we had to get out of this situation.

"Ninja art: Dance of the Seedling Fern!" I shouted as countless of bones shot up from the ground impaling each of the creatures.

"Wow, that was amazing." Hikaru complimented but I was far too exhausted and in a lot of pain to respond. Instead, I started to fall but he quickly caught me.

"The Bijus are inside that big thing too! When its weakened enough, shut off those black flames! Kurama and I will take out the Bijus!" I heard Naruto shout so I looked over seeing the Ten Tails coated in black flames.

"No, they'll all burn." Sasuke said.

"Hey! Sasuke! You don't get it! If they burn it'll cause more problems later on!"

As it was burning, the beast shed off the part that was burning. Suddenly, a loud scream caught everyone's attention. We all looked at the beast to see Tobi with chakra rods coming out of his right side while forming a seal.

"You're all closer!" We heard Hashirama shout. "Stop the jutsu of the one on top of the Ten Tails right now!"

Sasuke shot forward on Aoda without hesitation. I watched as Aoda scaled the earth slithering up the platform only to be captured by two earth hands. Sasuke jumped off and activated his Susano shooting an arrow towards Tobi but he sent chakra rods from his body canceling out the attack.

Sasuke landed on the ground quickly using his chidori but Minato flashed in front of Tobi slicing him with a kunai. Tobi fell to the ground face first making it seem like he was dead. The beast started to move once more breaking from Hashirama's hold. The Ten Tails started to cave into itself finally becoming a white ball. The other's landed behind Hikaru and I.

"What's happening?!" Hikaru shouted.

The ball started to crack. creating a bright light. " That's," Naruto gasped catching everyone's attention. Once the light died down, a green man with what looked like scales appeared. "The Ten Tails jinchuriki!" 

If anyone can make a photo with Ko in Team 7 that'd be awesome XD

Edited: 2/26/2021