Naruto: Tenseigan Eye

For someone like Uchiha Madara, who thrived on chaos and entertainment, the predictable turn of events had grown dull. With no surprises unfolding and the coalition forces holding their ground better than expected, his interest in the war waned.

But Black Zetsu had no such luxury. He stayed vigilant, observing every detail of the battlefield. After the failure of White Zetsu's infiltration attempts, Black Zetsu adjusted his strategy.

Relentless Night Assaults

"Forget subtlety. If infiltration failed, overwhelm them with sheer force," Black Zetsu decided.

Under the cover of darkness, the White Zetsu army resumed its relentless offensive, swarming the coalition's positions like deathly phantoms in the night. For the coalition ninjas, the night became a nightmare.

Fighting in the dark brought new challenges. Vision was impaired, chakra reserves were low, and exhaustion set in more quickly. Casualties mounted as White Zetsu exploited every weakness.

The Strain on the Coalition

In the coalition's command center, Tsunade and her team worked tirelessly to manage the logistics. The pressure on medics and supply lines had doubled overnight. Small village ninjas, assigned primarily to logistics, were now essential in transporting the wounded and maintaining the coalition's supply chain.

Meanwhile, Shinki stood calm amidst the chaos, knowing full well who was orchestrating the White Zetsu attacks.

"This isn't Madara," Shinki remarked to Tsunade. "He's too prideful to micromanage the White Zetsu army. This reeks of Black Zetsu's desperation."

Tsunade nodded, though her frustration was evident. "We're holding, but barely. The numbers are against us."

The Frontlines: Sakumo Hatake's Resolve

On the battlefield, Hatake Sakumo and his unit stood at the brink of collapse. Swinging his famed short sword, White Fang, Sakumo created a temporary vacuum of safety around him. Each White Zetsu that entered his radius fell swiftly, their lifeless bodies piling around him.

But for every White Zetsu he struck down, more poured in to replace them.

"Hu~ Hu~ Hu~"

Sakumo panted heavily, sweat dripping from his brow. His arms ached, and his chakra reserves were dangerously low. Around him, the ninjas of his unit were either dead, wounded, or too exhausted to stand. Despite his strength, Sakumo knew he couldn't hold much longer.

"Sir, the enemy is coming again," his deputy reported grimly.

Sakumo glanced at the endless tide of White Zetsu rushing toward them and gritted his teeth. Will we all die here? he wondered.

"Prepare for battle," Sakumo ordered, his voice firm despite his exhaustion.

But just as the enemy surged forward, a new force entered the battlefield.

The Puppets Arrive

A group of black-clad warriors appeared behind Sakumo's lines. Without hesitation, they charged straight into the advancing White Zetsu army.

Sakumo's deputy stared, confused. "Sir, are these reinforcements?"

Sakumo exhaled deeply and let himself collapse to the ground, too tired to maintain his composure. "Reinforcements? Of a sort. Those aren't human—they're puppets, created by Master Shinki."

As a senior member of Konoha's Anbu, Sakumo recognized the puppets instantly. Their black combat uniforms and fluid movements were unmistakable. No one else in the ninja world had puppets like these—only Hyuga Shinki.

The deputy's eyes widened. "Master Shinki's puppets? They're... incredible!"

The puppets moved with precision, weaving through the battlefield with an uncanny grace. Unlike White Zetsu, whose movements were simple and predictable, these puppets fought with advanced tactics. They utilized weapons, coordinated attacks, and even self-destructed when overwhelmed, taking out large swathes of enemies.

For the first time since the battle began, the relentless White Zetsu charge faltered.

A Turning Point

Across the battlefields of Takigakure, Shinki's puppets deployed in force. Their presence shifted the dynamics of the war.

White Zetsu, once fearless in their charges, found themselves countered by an equally unyielding opponent. The puppets didn't tire, didn't fear, and didn't hesitate to self-destruct when necessary.

Their mechanical efficiency broke the White Zetsu army's momentum. The coalition ninjas, initially on the verge of collapse, rallied behind the puppets.

"Master Shinki's puppets are here!"

"Follow the puppets! Don't let the enemy regroup!"

Ninjas who had been ready to retreat suddenly found themselves reinvigorated. The puppets cleared a path, and the coalition followed closely, cutting down any White Zetsu left in their wake.