The atmosphere in the Leaf Village grew more strained as reports of temporal distortions became frequent. The Void Anbu, under Anon's leadership, were dispatched to keep an eye on the growing anomalies, but it was becoming clear that these events weren't just flukes—they were intentional.
Anon gathered Ryusei, Naruto, and Sasuke for a private meeting in the Void Anbu headquarters. "I've been tracking the energy signatures from these distortions," Anon began, his voice quiet but firm. "It's not random. Someone is creating these rifts deliberately."
"Who?" Sasuke demanded, his tone sharp.
"I don't know yet," Anon admitted. "But whoever it is, they're testing our defenses. These 'ghosts' are being used to study our movements and the structure of our reality. The deeper we go, the more dangerous it will become."
Ryusei remained silent for a moment before speaking. "We need to move quickly. If this enemy has mastered the void and time, they're likely preparing for something big—an invasion, or worse."
Naruto clenched his fists. "Well, whatever it is, we'll be ready for them."
Anon glanced at him. "You better be, Naruto. Because I have a feeling this is just the beginning."
Sakura joined them, bringing troubling news from the Hokage. "Minato believes the Akatsuki remnants might be involved. There's been word from our spies that certain rogue groups have started rallying under a new leader—one who is said to have abilities that rival even Orochimaru's."
Ryusei's eyes narrowed. "Then we don't have much time."
Anon nodded. "We'll need to strike first—before they can fully set their plans into motion. But we need to be careful. If these enemies are capable of pulling from other timelines, they might have weapons or techniques we've never seen."
"Then we hit hard and fast," Sasuke said, his voice determined. "No hesitation."
Ryusei smirked slightly. "Agreed. Let's show them what the Leaf Village has become."
As the team prepared to mobilize, the looming threat became more tangible. The Watchers in the Void—those manipulating the fabric of time—were growing bolder. The final battle for the fate of their world was coming, and Ryusei knew that whatever happened next would change everything.