Land of Iron, a neutral country next to Land of Fire and Land of Rice, is also the last country ruled by samurai.
As a permanent neutral country in the ninja world, Land of Iron was very lucky to have avoided Ninja Wars several times.
Moreover, the current leader Mifune is also a very powerful swordsman. He once fought against Hanzo of the Salamander of Land of Rain, proving to the world that he has the strength to protect Land of Iron.
Therefore, for a long time, Land of Iron has been synonymous with stability and security.
But with the strong rise of the Resistance Army, the country ruled by the last samurai also began to become turbulent.
In order to ensure that Land of Iron would not break out into fierce conflicts between civilians and the upper ruling class like other countries, Mifune decisively carried out a series of drastic reforms.
They even absorbed a large number of civilians who had learned Nen abilities, and granted them the status and low status of warriors.
Although this has led to dissatisfaction among many traditional Samurai Groups, and even crazy rebellions.
But in the end, all rebellions were suppressed without exception.
While Mifune was busy quelling the increasingly sharp and fierce conflicts between the two factions every day, he had no idea that a war was about to break out on his own territory.
To be precise, Kabuto took advantage of the internal turmoil in Land of Iron to secretly build a secret stronghold here and brought the huge Gedo Statue with him.
After all, as a permanently neutral country, Land of Iron samurai almost never take the initiative to participate in wars between ninjas, so the major ninja villages have the least number of spies here.
Fewer spies means lower risk of exposure, which can effectively reduce the chance of detection.
Standing in front of the huge Gedo Statue, the pocket that had been put on Rinnegan slightly raised the corners of his mouth and sighed, "Is this the body of the legendary Ten-Tails? It's unbelievably spectacular! Just feel the remnants of it. I can't help but tremble with some power. If I completely resurrect it and become Jinchuriki of Ten-Tails, then I will become a god walking in the world, just like Sage of Six Paths."
"Rinnegan! Ten-Tails! Now that you have got what you have dreamed of, remember to remember to promise me something." Kisame reminded him deliberately pretending to be impatient.
"Of course! As long as the plan succeeds, I will definitely not forget you as an ally who provided key information." Kabuto turned around and responded meaningfully.
Although at the beginning, he always felt that the shark-like man in front of him was actually a spy sent by someone to monitor him.
But after the successful attack on Nagato, this suspicion was finally dispelled.
The reason is simple!
The attack was so easy and smooth that Rinnegan was easily snatched from the leader of Akatsuki Organization without even using the cards prepared in advance.
This also means that Kisame is not loyal to Nagato, or Black Zetsu and Madara Uchiha.
Right now, the only thing Kabuto needs to worry about is how to convince Allen, who controls the last few tailed beasts, to join his side.
But Kisame obviously knew the next Script, and comforted him casually, "Don't worry, our plan will succeed. Because that guy Allen never cares who will eventually become Ten-Tails's Jinchuriki, what he wants has no conflict with us. In addition, I suggest you pay most attention to Karin and Neji. These two people are Allen's most trusted companions. If he appears, you will definitely contact them as soon as possible."
"I hope so! I've sent people to keep an eye on Neji and Karin." Kabuto gently pushed his glasses on his nose, looking like a poisonous snake lurking in the dark.
I don't know whether it's because he learned the relationship between Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode or because he transplanted too many cells from Orochimaru. He is now like a cold-blooded reptile. Even a single movement or a look in his eyes can make people feel very uncomfortable.
"Then I'll be relieved."
Kisame nodded pretendingly, then turned around and left.
But before he could take a few steps, Kabuto couldn't help but ask, "Where are you going at this time?"
"Of course I'm going to watch Mr. Itachi and his brother resolve their final grudge." Kisame replied without thinking.
"Oh? Are these two brothers finally ready to kill each other?" A strange light flashed in Kabuto's eyes.
Kisame nodded slightly. "Yes! Maybe after this Duel Gundam is over, there will be another pair of Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan in the ninja world. Just imagining it makes people look forward to it."
"Hmph! No matter it is Mangekyo Sharingan or Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, there is nothing to be afraid of in front of this pair of Rinnegan." A confident smile appeared on Kabuto's face.
There is no doubt that he has expanded, and he is a typical ignorant and fearless person. He has no idea that Rinnegan is actually the final evolutionary form of Sharingan.
"Haha, maybe. But after all, I have been partnered with Mr. Itachi for so long. Now that he is going to die, I, my companion, have to give him a ride."
After that, Kisame ignored Kabuto and left this dark underground space.
At the same time, in a valley far outside Land of Rice Sound Ninja Village.
Sasuke Uchiha had arrived at the agreed place two days in advance and was sitting on the ground looking up at the sky out of boredom, not knowing what he was thinking.
Karin, who was responsible for ensuring that Civil War between brothers would not be disturbed by others, asked very curiously, "Hey! Sasuke! Do you really still hate your brother?"
"Of course! But what I hate is not the crazy things he did! It's his stupidity! He thinks he stands higher, sees further than all other tribesmen, and has power beyond the entire Uchiha Clan, and then he doesn't follow Anyone decides the fate of others without consultation. But when the mystery is revealed, he is actually just an idiot who was kept in the dark and exploited. "Sasuke expressed his truest thoughts angrily.
"So... you actually hate him for not telling you the truth?" Karin had a gossipy expression on his face.
To be honest, sometimes she really wanted to know what kind of feelings the tsundere in front of her had towards her brother.
But now it seems that 80% of them should belong to the type where love turns into hate.
"No! What I hate is his self-righteousness! What I hate is why he didn't choose the family in the first place, but chose the dark Decay's Konoha, even with Third Hokage and Those old bastards at Danzō have reached an agreement. If it were me, I would rather use Mangekyo Sharingan to directly release Nine-Tails and let the whole Konoha be buried with the Uchiha Clan."
Sasuke, who has an extreme personality, has strong unwillingness and anger in his tone.
Because that's all if Konoha is really a home worth protecting with all your might.
But in reality?
It's not worth guarding at all!
Whether it was before or after the Uchiha Clan Downfall incident, or the hiding of Naruto Uzumaki's identity, or forcing Hyuga Clan to hand over a life as compensation for Cloud Ninja, the decisions and choices of Konoha's top management were extremely disappointing, and even disgusting.
Especially Danzō, who had no intention of fulfilling the agreement from beginning to end, and just wanted to cut off the bloodline of the Uchiha Clan once and for all.