New Ruler of the Ninja World

The Fifth Great Ninja War may not be over yet, but after just one short day, the situation in the entire Ninja World is completely different from before the war.

First, there's Konoha. This time, Konoha Hiruzen Sarutobi is shameless, he wouldn't dare to call a war that almost wiped out the village a great victory.

This time, Konoha produced two Mangekyō Sharingan, making it three including Sokai Uchiha, who is already Iwa ninja.

Shisui Uchiha had already informed the Konoha High-ranking officials of this information long ago.

Danzo also knew that Fugaku, the head of the Uchiha Clan, had also awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, and that he was the one with the deepest hidden ambition.

That's right, that's how Danzo understood it. Someone clearly possesses immense power but keeps it hidden; what else could it be but a conspiracy?

Do you expect someone in his group to believe that Fugaku Uchiha was a peace-loving and kind person? You're kidding me.

Hiruzen Sarutobi learned of this after he had become intimate with Danzo.

In the past, Hiruzen Sarutobi would have suspected Danzo of spreading false information, but having just witnessed Shisui Uchiha Susanoo, he believed Danzo's words.

The sudden emergence of four pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan in the Uchiha Clan was originally a symbol of Konoha's greatly increased strength.

However, the Uchiha Clan suddenly acquired Izanagi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo had different ideas about how the Uchiha Clan obtained Izanagi.

Danzo believed this to be evidence of a long-planned scheme by the Uchiha Clan, and he speculated that it was the work of Fugaku Uchiha.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that his good disciple Orochimaru had also read the entire Scroll of Seals.

Danzo and he themselves could not possibly hand over Izanagi to the Uchiha Clan.

Although Tsunade wanted the Uchiha Clan to integrate into Konoha, she wasn't stupid and definitely wouldn't do that.

Therefore, the only person who could have Izanagi's secret is Orochimaru.

However, since it concerned his own disciple, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not argue with Danzo.

If it weren't for Shisui Uchiha's unwavering support for them, and if it weren't for Yichen Sokai ago, the Uchiha's strength would already surpass that of the Konoha High-ranking officials.

With four pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan with unknown abilities, plus Izanagi who can transform death into dreams, Hiruzen Sarutobi his spine.

Konoha suffered heavy losses in this First Shinobi War, with its entire Ninja Army stationed in Land of the Falls wiped out.

Several hundred more Konoha ninja died at the hands of Kakuzu, Orochimaru, Rasa, and Ryosuke.

Adding to the mess Mud Style Susanoo Yichen's mud-covered Susanoo, Konoha's losses within the village exceeded one thousand.

This doesn't even include the losses suffered by the Root in the hands of the Uchiha Clan.

These are the elite of the elite.

In addition, they lost the Seven-Tails they had finally managed to obtain.

In recent years, Konoha has suffered repeated setbacks, and its ninja numbers have never recovered. After this First Shinobi War, Konoha may not even have enough ninjas to maintain normal operations within the Land of Fire.

Not to mention, given the current situation of the Uchiha Clan, Konoha will likely have to abandon a large number of missions and redeploy a huge number of ninjas to guard against the Uchiha Clan suddenly going berserk.

Although Shisui Uchiha said that the Uchiha Clan would not rebel before Izumi Uchiha grew up.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade dared not take that risk.

Fugaku Uchiha actually attacked Danzo this time, which is very inconsistent with his usual behavior.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's analysis, Fugaku Uchiha may have also been influenced by Izanagi and became less docile.

After this First Shinobi War, all the consensus that Tsunade had painstakingly reached with Fugaku Uchiha through Kakashi and Shisui Uchiha's mediation was rendered useless.

Kakashi was frustrated. After meeting with Shisui Uchiha again, he learned some information that filled him with despair.

Many Uchiha were originally neutral, or even Peace Faction Uchiha, became War Faction.

Even Fugaku Uchiha might have become War Faction.

This information nearly drove Kakashi to despair.

However, there is also good news for Konoha.

Kakashi's left eye has actually upgraded from Three Tomoe to Mangekyo.

Tsunade was unaware that Kakashi's eye was already the Mangekyō Sharingan; she thought it was something Kakashi had gained from this First Shinobi War.

Tsunade immediately issued a gag order, classifying the matter as a top secret of the village.

Regardless, Konoha has directly lost its title as the Ruler of the Ninja World, and it's impossible for it to continue participating in the Ninja World War before completely resolving the Uchiha Clan issue.

Next up was the Sunagakure. When Sunagakure, Rasa had returned from Konoha empty-handed and seriously injured, heard the news of Chiyo's death, his face turned extremely grim.

Unable to suppress his injuries any longer, he spat out a mouthful of blood.

The Sunagakure truly suffered a double loss this time, their attempt to steal a chicken backfired spectacularly.

"You're saying that Kawakita from Iwagakure has become Kage Level? A Kage Level specializing in close-combat swordsmanship?" Rasa took a few deep breaths before asking Pakura, whose eyes were red-rimmed.

Pakura nodded through her tears, saying, "Yes, Grandma Chiyo said that although he can't compare to Konoha White Fang, he's still a disaster for us Sunagakure Puppet Master."

"The Fourth Tsuchikage, the Fox of Stone! This time, I've really lost." Rasa gritted his teeth.

"What about the casualties among the other ninjas?" Rasa asked again.

Pakura said, "About seven hundred people died in battle, and not many were wounded. Most of the wounded did not escape."

"Most of the ninjas who died in battle were Genin, but there were quite a few Jonin as well. Jonin were killed by that Kawakita."

"He specifically Jonin when he was chasing us. We couldn't stop him at all; he killed them almost one by one with each strike."

Rasa waved his hand and said, "You and Ryosuke go and arrange the compensation."

"Baki, send someone to make contact with the Fifth Hokage. I want to form an alliance with Konoha."

Baki was taken aback. Hadn't they just fought a battle with Konoha? How could they be forming an alliance now? Would Konoha even agree?

However, Rasa clearly had no intention of explaining to him now, and simply waved his hand.

Baki didn't dare ask any more questions and quickly went to make the arrangements.

Unlike the Sunagakure losing a Kage Level ninja and Konoha Tailed Beast, the Cloud ninja suffered much smaller losses in terms of high-end combat power.

The Cloud ninja only lost one Elite Jonin, Shia was capable of entering Sage Mode.

Although Shia can barely exert some Kage Level combat power in Sage Mode, it is far inferior to a true Kage Level, and even less important than a quasi-Kage.

However, the Cloud ninja suffered heavy losses of ordinary ninja. Of the five thousand Cloud ninja who came to Kirigakure with Yotsuki A, only about two thousand returned alive.

The Cloud ninja suffered the greatest losses of ordinary ninja in this First Shinobi War, losses that have fundamentally damaged their very foundation.

The Cloud ninja's high-end combat strength remained intact, which meant Cloud ninja were not disqualified from vying for supremacy. However, the loss of their basic combat strength rendered Cloud ninja incapable of competing for the top spot.

However, the Cloud ninja has the Fourth Raikage, Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Killer B who is Kage Level, Yugito, who is also Perfect Jinchuriki, and Darui has mastered the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

With four Kage-level Combatant, the Cloud ninja are destined to be the Iwa ninja's greatest enemy.

Although the Mist ninja significant losses in this First Shinobi War, with over 1,500 ninja killed, it regained Ninja World recognition as one of the Five Great Ninja Villages.

In particular, the Fifth Mizukage Kisame, single-handedly held off the renowned Fourth Raikage.

No one thought that Kirigakure was someone who could be easily manipulated anymore.

In addition, the information that Mei Terumi and Hozuki Mangetsu of Kirigakure were quasi-Kage spread throughout the entire Ninja World.

The Mist ninja from having no high-level combatants to suddenly having three left the Ninja World's onlookers utterly astonished.

Is this the true essence of Kirigakure?

The First Shinobi War against Mist ninja washed away the previous humiliation, earning Kisame the unanimous recognition of the entire Kirigakure.

However, Kirigakure's next policies will not be too radical, because they still need to wait for Mei Terumi and Hozuki Mangetsu to grow stronger.

To be precise, it should also include Kisame.

Kisame had an impressive track record, but he knew he wasn't good enough.

Despite having the advantage of terrain and popular support, and seizing the initiative, he could only barely hold off Yotsuki A in this First Shinobi War.

This is far from enough to the Kage of a village.

He's newly in power and still young, so everyone is naturally satisfied with this result. But if he still only has this much strength a few years from now, then everyone will be disappointed.

In short, Kirigakure needs time to grow.

Finally, there's Iwagakure).

The strength displayed by Iwagakure this time has caused panic among all sides.

Kawakita, Kitsuchi, and Han— Three Kage-level —meaning Iwagakure has Three Kage-level.

Of course, in the eyes of Konoha High-ranking officials, Iwa ninja also need to consider Sokai.

The Mangekyō Sharingan may not immediately make an Uchiha reach the Kage Level, but it has already raised his potential to the Kage Level.

However, the fact that Sokai, a member of the Uchiha Clan, suddenly became Iwa ninja was a scandal for Konoha, and Konoha had no intention of publicizing it.

Regardless of whether they knew about Sokai's existence, everyone agreed on one thing: Iwa ninja was already the de facto number one ninja in the entire Ninja World.

Without a doubt, Iwagakure is the victor.

The Iwa ninja defeated the Sunagakure, killing one of the Sunagakure's Kage-level Combatant and routing the Sunagakure army.

The Iwa ninja annihilated an entire Konoha army, achieving resounding victories in both battles.

In both battles, the Iwa ninja suffered few losses, but gained a great deal of spoils.

All the supplies for the Sunagakure and Konoha armies went to Iwagakure. These gains alone were enough to excite Yichen and the other high-ranking officials.

After these two sources of income were combined, they not only offset the costs of launching the war, but also left a large surplus.

The only losses suffered by Iwagakure were the deaths of a small number of ninja and the injury of Han.

The number of Iwa ninja who died in the battle was less than a hundred. Most of them were border ninjas killed by Killer B when he went deep into the Land of Fire.

When Yichen tallied the spoils at the High-Level Meeting, he said, "The most direct and visible gain this time is naturally the spoils seized from Konoha and Sunagakure."

"But what makes me happiest is that Sokai Jie's Sharingan has successfully advanced to the Mangekyo. Before long, the village will have another Kage-level Combatant."

"When Sokai Mangekyō Sharingan, I was there the whole time, witnessing his awakening process and providing verbal guidance."

"So everyone can rest assured, there's nothing wrong with his thinking; he's still the same kind-hearted Liangtiancheng Zhongxing."

Upon hearing Yichen's words, the rarely gathered senior executives all smiled.