The Fifth Hokage was far too underhanded

The Four Kage had no way to refuse the United Nations.

According to Shazo's description of the United Nations rules, the Five Great Nations represented by the five ninja villages will have veto power, which will absolutely guarantee their supreme status and prevent any newcomers like the Land of Rain from challenging them.

Because the new challenger will face Teuchi from the Five Great Nations.

Furthermore, the smooth flow of information among the Five Great Nations will help them avoid unexpected wars as much as possible.

From the current situation, this is the Fifth Hokage trying to curb the unchecked expansion of power in Konoha. How could the Four Kage not accept it?

The Fifth Kazekage Gaara, asked, "What if a new challenger emerges, withstands our combined pressure, and even wins the war—what then?"

Shazo answered without hesitation, "It's simple. Either one of the original Five Great Nations is kicked out, or it becomes a unified Six Great Nations."

The Fourth Raikage asked, "Fifth Hokage, why did you propose such an international power structure at this time?"

Seeing the doubt and distrust in Ai and Ōnoki's eyes, Shazo smiled and replied, "Because I am not a god, and one day the vibrant energy I brought to Konoha will disappear."

"An international organization that can uphold its principles can now protect you from being swallowed up by Konoha, and can shelter Sunagakure and Kirigakure from their difficulties. In the future, it can also protect Konoha in my place until the very last moment."

Who can guarantee that their village and country will prosper forever?

The Fifth Kazekage apologized sheepishly, "I'm sorry, I mistakenly thought you would lie to me again, Fifth Hokage— "

Shazo stopped Gaara from continuing his apology, saying expressionlessly, "History will prove everything."

The Five Kage Summit has concluded.

As the Fifth Kazekage, feeling guilty, was being comforted by the Fifth Mizukage, he was mocked by the Fourth Raikage: "Fool, you guessed right."

Gaara: "Huh?"

Ōnoki: "Heh, the Fifth Hokage said history will prove everything," not that I didn't lie to you this time.

Gaara: "Huh??"

Mei Terumi: "Hey~! You two are so mean! The Kazekage is still just a kid, why are you being so blunt?"

Gaara: "Huh!!??"

Mei Terumi asked, "Speaking of which, did you discover where the Fifth Hokage set a trap for us?"

Ōnoki shook his head and said, "I can't tell. That's that brat Fifth Hokage. I might not even realize I've fallen into the trap he dug."

Ai said, "Even if I had discovered it, I wouldn't have told you, so don't ask."

Ōnoki: "You greedy bastard, are you really that eager to take advantage?"

Ai: "Heh, if you and the Mizukage found out, you'd definitely pretend you knew nothing and secretly take advantage of the situation alongside the Hokage."

He glanced at Gaara: "Except for the Kazekage. I believe if he found out, he would go directly to the Hokage and ask him to change the rules."

Mei Terumi chuckled, "Young people are always so naive and hot-blooded. When I was his age, I wasn't even as good as Kazekage -kun, oh ho ho ho."

Ōnoki sneered, "Raikage, you're right. That's exactly what I'm thinking. In the end, who among us dares to break away from the United Nations planned by the Fifth Hokage?"

The Fourth Raikage remained silent for a long time. "Although I can't see through the Fifth Hokage's scheme, as long as he still intends to use his brain against me, I won't despair."

"After all, he still has his bottom line and won't push Kumogakure to the point of no return."

The Third Tsuchikage: "That's what I think too."

Fifth Mizukage: "Me too."

The Tsuchikage, Mizukage, Raikage suddenly spoke up, "The Fifth Hokage is too cunning."

Gaara: All the Kage are bad guys. This world is rotten.

Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Nagato, Konan, Uchiha Itachi, Obito Uchiha, Kakuzu, Hidan, and Kisame Hoshigaki gathered, gazing at the colossal Ten-Tails with either fascination or awe.

"So this is what the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path after it's activated."

I don't know who it was, or how many times they've expressed this sentiment.

These well-informed Ninja, even though they had all seen the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, could not have imagined that the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path coming to life would be so terrifying.

Even the cold-blooded Kakuzu, and the resolute Uchiha Touch, who sought death, could not control the primal trembling that gripped him.

Only Hidan, a follower of the Evil Gods, was laughing maniacally, "This is God! So this is God! What a pity he's not my god. What a pity!"

Madara Uchiha arrived late, glanced at the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, and couldn't help but sigh.

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Nagato keenly sensed Madara Uchiha's mood and asked, "Mr. Madara, what are you worried about?"

Because of this success, and because Madara Uchiha single-handedly held off the strongest army of Konoha, and even fought a great battle against four Hokage of Impure World Reincarnation, Nagato's attitude towards him changed drastically.

At least he's no longer so resistant to Madara Uchiha joining him, and is willing to address him only with honorifics.

Madara Uchiha replied, "I was fighting four Hokage of Impure World Reincarnation on the front lines. After I used [Tengai Shinsei] to summon two giant meteors, the Fourth Hokage suddenly revealed himself as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and shattered both meteors with a single blow."

Nagato frowned slightly. "The Fourth Hokage is actually the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? There was absolutely no information about this before. Konoha really kept it well hidden."

Madara Uchiha: "No, you've missed the point."

"The Fourth Hokage was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and he was also a dead man Impure World Reincarnation. So why couldn't Kabuto Yakushi Orochimaru, who completely knew all the secrets of Orochimaru's [Impure World Reincarnation] in Konoha, summon Gold and Silver Brothers?"

"Furthermore, the Nine-Tails within the Fourth Hokage, Impure World Reincarnation Impure World Reincarnation simulation; it can genuinely activate the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path."

"Just when I discovered this and was preparing to capture the Fourth Hokage, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path suddenly completed its activation. Isn't that too much of a coincidence?"

Nagato's face had turned extremely ugly as he turned to look at Konan beside him.

Konan nodded slightly and then used the [Body Flicker Technique] to disappear. A moment later, she returned. "Kabuto Yakushi has disappeared."

Obito Uchiha startled. "Kabuto Yakushi is a spy? Then who does he serve?"

Madara Uchiha: "Idiot, his actions are perfectly aligned with Konoha's, clearly he's working for Konoha and secretly manipulating our pace!"

Nagato's face darkened. "The Fifth Hokage Shazo, it's him!"

Konan asked doubtfully, "But Yakushi Kabuto's behavior, in addition to controlling the rhythm of our actions, also became the guarantee for us to activate the Heretic Golem. Does the Fifth Hokage want us to activate the Heretic Golem?"

"This doesn't make sense."

Madara Uchiha smiled helplessly, "I haven't been resurrected for long, but I've heard a lot about the Fifth Hokage. Besides his immense strength, he was also known for his domineering and forceful personality."

"But have you noticed that his favorite thing to do is to beat people up first, making them afraid of him, and then slowly offer them benefits to attract them to follow him?"

"The Kumogakure, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure all used almost the same tactics, and you've all seen the results. The Fifth Hokage successfully organized the Allied Shinobi Forces."

"Perhaps the Fifth Hokage has set his sights on the Akatsuki this time?"

Nagato chewed on Madara's words. "Strike first, then feed them—"

The veins on his forehead throbbed, and his eyes blazed with fury. "Is he treating us like Pets to be tamed?"

"So, Six years ago, when he suddenly came to Amegakure and defeated me using various means, that was the first time he tried to tame me?"

"Because I later ignored all of Konoha's activities and instead started stealing Tailed Beast, he realized he had failed to tame them, so he attempted to tame them a second time?"

"Damn it, I won't let him have his way! We, the Akatsuki, are not a dog-like ninja village. We have never been dogs to nobles!"

"I will make the Allied Shinobi Forces feel true pain and make them fully understand the preciousness of peace!"

Nagato slowly floated up, Demonic Statue of the Outer Path behind him—no, the Ten-Tails— rose slowly in sync with his movements, radiating a terrifying aura.

Nagato's eyes gleamed, and he asked with the majesty of Gods, "Where is the Allied Shinobi Forces?"

Black Zetsu hesitated slightly before replying, "Yes, the Allied Shinobi Forces have retreated."

"They retreated?" Most of the Akatsuki members exclaimed in surprise. "They were scared off! We won?"

Kisame Hoshigaki was the purest Ninja; he offered no opinion on the matter, not even a thought.

However, seeing that Uchiha Itachi beside him didn't seem happy at all, but instead showed concern, Shark Face couldn't help but ask, "What are you worried about, Mr. Itachi?"

Uchiha Itachi frowned and said, "I'm worried about the Fifth Hokage Shazo. He's the one who orchestrated this situation. No matter how advantageous it seems, I still feel very uneasy."

It wasn't just Uchiha Itachi was uneasy; even those who were cheering were actually quite anxious. After all, the Fifth Hokage's shadow had just disappeared—how could he retreat so suddenly?

But after much thought, they still couldn't figure it out. Madara Uchiha and Nagato had no other options but to urge Black Zetsu to closely monitor the movements of the Allied Shinobi Forces.

Two days later, the Allied Shinobi Forces withdrew completely from the Land of Iron and continued their retreat towards Konoha.

The restless Land of Iron Samurai began to reclaim their lost territories and reclaim their own Samurai Estate.

The warriors' movement proceeded smoothly without encountering any obstacles.

Shinnō of the Hidden Sky Village could no longer restrain himself and made a request to Nagato: "The Hidden Sky Village needs land."

The lower-ranking members of Akatsuki also suggested to Nagato: "Take back the Land of Rain, take back Amegakure! That's our home!"

However, Uchiha Tsuru suggested. "Go straight to the Land of Fire, annihilate the Allied Shinobi Forces, and remove the obstacle to peace in the Ninja World."

Madara Uchiha's suggestion was. "Go straight to Konoha and kill the Fifth Hokage Shazo."

"Don't forget, Kabuto Yakushi is no longer here. Once my Impure World Reincarnation body collapses, I will return to the Pure Land."

Nagato was stunned. He couldn't understand why, when the situation was critical, the Akatsuki was able to continuously receive allies and help, and the entire camp was full of vitality.

After a fierce battle, they repelled the Allied Shinobi Forces and gained divine power enough to control the Ninja World. Their future was bright, and the situation was extremely favorable.

But even in this favorable situation, so many voices suddenly emerged within the Akatsuki, showing a trend of fragmentation.

It seemed as if it might split apart at any moment, or even erupt into internal strife.

Nagato was completely puzzled by this.

Just as Nagato was struggling with his dilemma, members of the Akatsuki even spontaneously began to take action.

For example, Kakuzu sneaked out to complete a few missions, beheaded a few people, and slightly satisfied his desire to make money.

Hidan followed him, casually killing several Ninja from the Land of Grass and offering them as sacrifices to his god.

Uchiha Itachi also slipped out of the Land of Iron, saying he was going to gather intelligence on the Allied Shinobi Forces.

Nagato and Madara Uchiha learned of this situation a few days later, they looked at each other in disbelief, both feeling a chill run down their spines.

Nagato: "Is this the Fifth Hokage Shazo's scheme?"

Madara Uchiha: "He actually managed to Akatsuki into disarray and a state of near collapse and uncontrollability in such a bloodless manner."

"The Fifth Hokage Shazo, is truly cunning."

Madara Uchiha forcibly suppressed his restless heart and suggested, "We can't wait any longer. We must immediately gather all the Ninja and launch an attack on Konoha, otherwise the Akatsuki will collapse."

Nagato accepted Madara's suggestion and began preparing for the attack.

But that very night, Shinnō, who had received orders from Nagato to return in his aerial fortress Angkor Fortress, took the opportunity of meeting with Nagato to launch an assassination attempt.

Shinnō's body emanated Dark Chakra filled with emotions such as sadness, pain, greed, and lust, and he unexpectedly became the Jinchuriki of the Artificial Tailed Beast Zero-Tails.

With Zero-Tails controlling the heavy cannons of Angkor Fortress, they blasted through the thick rock layers and pulled Ten-Tails and Nagato out of the underground cave.

Nagato roared in fury, "Shinnō, how dare you betray me! You're courting death!"

Shinnō ignored Nagato and instead stared at the Ten-Tails with fascination. "This is the Ten-Tails monster that has been resurrected by combining the power of the Nine Tailed Beasts. How wonderful! As the energy source for the Five Fortresses, I will truly obtain an unshakeable Flying Fortress."

"With the Ten-Tails, Hidden Sky Village will become a god-like village, surpassing even the Five Great Shinobi Villages!"

Nagato laughed in fury, "Foolish Shinnō, actually wanted to take the Ten-Tails from my hands, just so that a small Hidden Sky Village could enslave the entire Ninja World. How utterly foolish!"

Shinnō was actually a frog in a well; he had never seen Nagato's power, nor did he know the true information about Madara Uchiha, and he had no concept of power above the Kage-level Ninja.

Therefore, even though he couldn't understand the status of the Gedo Demonic Statue of the Outer Path after seeing it resurrected as the Ten-Tails, it didn't stop him from developing a greedy desire to possess it.

When Shinnō successfully sealed the Zero-Tails and felt his own peak Kage Level combat power, he naturally developed the illusion that he was invincible.

Therefore, when the Akatsuki members scattered and Nagato sent Konan out to deliver orders, he boldly came to Sneak Attack Nagato, intending to seize the Ten-Tails and even directly control the Akatsuki.