The all-Kage-level stage of the war

Black Zetsu reminded him, "Madara, both Nine-Tails Jinchuriki are in Konoha, and Konoha is where the power of the entire Ninja World is concentrated."

Madara Uchiha sneered, "Zetsu, my current power is no different from that of the Sage of Six Paths back then. If I wanted to, I could destroy the entire Ninja World. Do you think I'm afraid of a few hundred thousand Ninja?"

"So what if they're all gathered together? They're just a few hundred thousand ants."

Black Zetsu: "Uh, Madara, with two Nine-Tails Jinchuriki mixed in with these hundreds of thousands of Ninja, and with the Fifth Hokage interfering, how long will it take you to find them?"

Madara Uchiha was stunned.

Yes, one [Shinra Tensei] from him can wipe out a large group, and another [Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence] can crush another large group.

However, Madara Uchiha couldn't guarantee the safety of the two Nine-Tails Jinchuriki; such a large-scale killing spree might kill them both.

If Naruto Uzumaki, Nine-Tails) will die too. Does he really have to wait several more years?

Don't be fooled by the fact that Madara Uchiha waited in the shadows for 36 years. During that time, he either lost all confidence and became like a walking corpse, or he was so old that he relied on the black tube to extract Demonic Statue of the Outer Path prolong his life.

To put it bluntly, it wasn't that Madara Uchiha was patient; it was that he was powerless to do anything.

He's now full of vigor, eager to defeat the Fifth Hokage in the next second and restore Eternity peace to the Ninja World in a minute. Why wait three or four years?

Madara Uchiha really couldn't do that.

As for the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, that was even more difficult to deal with. He was a dead man; killing him would mean returning to the Pure Land.

Perhaps because of his understanding of the Impure World Reincarnation technique, the Fifth Hokage strengthened the management of corpses in Konoha after taking office, and the corpses of Kage-level Ninja were even treated as top secret.

In other words, Black Zetsu did not possess a flesh and blood sample of Kage-level Ninja from Konoha, making it impossible for him to summon the Fourth Hokage using the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Having figured all this out, Madara Uchiha his teeth and asked, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

After he regained the Rinnegan and sealed the Ten-Tails, he naturally felt that his strength was invincible.

As a result, the brain that had worked diligently for 36 years suddenly went offline, and now all he wants to do is rush in and solve everything with violence.

However, the first problem they encountered was one that violence couldn't solve, which left Madara Uchiha somewhat dumbfounded.

Black Zetsu smiled obsequiously, "Madara, don't forget, although Nagato is dead, the Akatsuki isn't completely wiped out yet."

"I was in charge of intelligence work for the Akatsuki. I could forge Nagato's orders to have the Akatsuki members disperse and surround Konoha, preparing to encircle the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

"Madara, if you destroy Konoha, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki will definitely have to escape. We don't need the Akatsuki to capture Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, we just need to delay him for a while until Madara arrives."

"This is called stirring up trouble."

Madara Uchiha nodded in satisfaction. "Very good, let's do it that way."

"Konan, Uchiha Itachi, Kisame Hoshigaki, Hidan, and Kakuzu —these guys are quite strong. Add to that the remaining Impure World Reincarnation and 20,000 White Zetsu, and they're enough to surround Konoha."

"By the way, Zetsu, you've already mastered [Impure World Reincarnation], right?"

Black Zetsu respectfully replied, "Yes, Madara, I have it."

Madara Uchiha said with satisfaction, "Then let's Impure World Reincarnation Nagato and Obito Uchiha Reincarnation technique. They must have had a great regret that they couldn't perform well on the battlefield before."

"Those Jinchuriki Chakra will also Impure World Reincarnation, so they can contribute to my plan."

"Oh right, there are still people."

Madara Uchiha Hand Seals and summoned several test tubes containing human tissue from an unknown location.

He handed the test tube to Black Zetsu: "Summon them."

Black Zetsu asked curiously, "Madara, who are all these people?"

Madara Uchiha said with deep reminiscence, "Uchiha Izuna, Uchiha Tajima, and Uchiha Chiri, I believe they would fight for me to the very last moment."

Black Zetsu: "Yes, Madara, they definitely will."

Madara Uchiha stood with his hands behind his back. "Go and do it as soon as possible. I want the Ninja to know that the Fourth Shinobi World War is not over yet. I will start the second half, and victory is already destined for me."

"So, I want to tell Hashirama that I am the victor. I also want to show my victory to those who care about me, and tell them that I am doing well."

"Brother, it itches----"

"Hold on, Tenten."

"Ouch, ouch, ouch, it hurts so much!"

"I'll say it again, hold back, Tenten!"

"Waaaaah, it hurts so much."

"There's no other way, little Tenten. If you don't endure this hardship now, you'll suffer greatly later."

Is [Infinite Tsukuyomi] really that scary?

"[Infinite Tsukuyomi] isn't scary; what's scary is the subsequent [Deep Forest Emergence]. Anyone possessing Chakra will be captured by the God Tree and hung on it, where their Chakra will be extracted while they are transformed into White Zetsu."

"Huh? That ugly White Zetsu a human? How is that possible?"

"You've tried preserved eggs, right? How different are they from regular eggs?"

"Oh, okay. Brother, wash me more thoroughly, make sure I'm clean. I don't want to be hung on a tree, and I definitely don't want to be turned into White Zetsu."

"Rather than become an ugly White Zetsu, I'd rather endure my brother's torment."

"Hey, you brat, where did you learn that way of speaking? It's so misleading."

"Hehe (*∩-∩*), of course it's with Tsunade- neechan!"

"Tsunade? And you call her 'Tsunade sister'? She's almost three times your age! And you call her 'older sister'?"

"What's the problem?"

"Izumi-neechan calls Tsunade- neechan too, so of course I do too."

"Their situations are special; yours are different."

"No, brother, I can do the same—"

"Hmm----"

(5000 words omitted here)

Before we knew it, Tenten had grown up.

Well, she's become chubby and soft, and she's very willing to dress herself up. Except for her signature bun hairstyle, which she never changes, her clothes are becoming more and more—well, more feminine.

In short, at the girl's initiative, Shazo ate her.

Or rather, was he eaten by a girl?

After all, it was their initiative.

However, it must be said that playing mahjong is a very good form of anesthesia, which can greatly reduce the girl's concentration, so the pain she feels during the Chakra cleansing is naturally not as intense.

Ultimately, it was because time was too tight. If they could live together every day like Uchiha Izumi, the cleansing would naturally be completed without them even realizing it.

This is a last-minute emergency, Chakra imprints must be cleansed within a few days. We can only use the same method as Tsunade to carry out the most thorough cleansing.

Such drastic actions also have their advantages, such as instantly sensing the difference.

Before the flush on her face had faded, Tenten sensed the change in Chakra. The clear Chakra feedback and the direct spiritual connection with Shazo deeply captivated the girl.

"The Chakra is so obedient, well, that's not all, it can even communicate with my brother's mind, it's unbelievable."

Shazo patted Tenten's head and said, "Find a place to hide later. I'm sure you'll be Luck enough to avoid getting hurt."

Tenten nuzzled Shazo's hand affectionately. "Brother, are you going to fight Madara Uchiha?"

Shazo shook his head. "That won't do. I'm fighting Madara Uchiha right now, so I can't hold back at all. What if I kill him? What about Kaguya Otsutsuki? What about Hagoromo Otsutsuki?"

Tenten's cheeks puffed out. "Kaguya? Hagoromo? Brother, are you going to find me two more older sisters?"

Shazo: "----, no, what kind of nonsense is going on in your little head?"

"Kaguya Otsutsuki is the only powerful being with Kekkei Mōra, and the only one capable of gathering the Chakra of the entire Ninja World."

"Tenten, have you forgotten what I asked you to do for me?"

Tenten tilted her head and thought for a moment, "Hmm, I'll help you increase your Luck stat and improve your success rate when you advance your Kekkei Mōra."

Shazo: "Yes, what I lack for my advancement is Chakra. The only one who can give me a full supply is Kaguya Otsutsuki. Your job is to prevent her from successfully resisting when I'm absorbing her Chakra."

Tenten opened her mouth wide. "Brother, you're so cruel, but I like it."

"But, who is Hagoromo Yi?"

Shazo rolled his eyes. "The name 'Hagoromo' can be a man's name. Hagoromo Otsutsuki is the Sage of Six Paths!"

Tenten: "Is he good-looking?"

Shazo: "An old man with a long beard."

"Oh, getting old? Never mind then." Tenten instantly lost interest. "I'm a staunch believer in looks!"

Shazo bid farewell to Tenten and arrived at the towering tree outside the village, where he met up with the Ninja who were waiting for him.

He glanced around at the Ninja gathered around him. Closest to him were the Four Kage and the four Hokage, while a little further away were the Kage-level Ninja from the Four Great Ninja Villages.

None of the Sunagakure were there. Although their dire state was obvious, they couldn't very well send Ebizo, who had suffered a stroke after hearing the devastating news of his sister's sacrifice, into battle, could they?

Kirigakure has two Kage-level Ninja, Haku and Momochi Zabuza. Haku's position in the formation proves that his strength has surpassed Zabuza's, making him a truly remarkable genius.

The Iwagakure has three Kage-level Ninja: Kitsuchi, Akatsuchi, and Wenya. They are either muscular or have broad shoulders and thick waists, and in short, they look very powerful.

Kumogakure has four Kage-level Ninja: Killer B, Darui, Hii, and Samui. Not only are they the most numerous, but they are also the only village besides Konoha to have preserved its Jinchuriki.

However, Konoha has many more Kage-level Ninja, including the veteran Kage-level Ninja "Konoha Sannin" Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade, the mid- Kage-level Ninja Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, Kabuto Yakushi, and Shisui Uchiha, and the rising young Kage-level Ninja Uchiha Izumi, Naruto Uzumaki Uchiha Sasuke, and Kaguya Kimimaro.

That's right, Uchiha Sasuke was deeply stimulated in the previous battle and Awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan.

Meanwhile, Kaguya Kimimaro was being closely watched by Mei Terumi, the Fifth Mizukage, who wished she could simply snatch Kirigakure.

Besides living people, Konoha also summoned several deceased Kage-level Ninja.

"Konoha White Fang" Hatake Sakumo, Kagami Uchiha, Kite Dai, Kushina Uzumaki, and Mito Uzumaki.

There was actually another one who could have Impure World Reincarnation using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, but the Fifth Hokage Shazo, stopped Orochimaru from doing so for personal reasons.

Because his name is Dan Katō.

Your woman's ex should be completely and utterly destroyed.

In addition to human Ninja, Konoha also used the Summoning Technique to summon three Snake Sage from Ryūchi Cave, two Toad Sage from Mount Myōboku, and Katsuyu sage from Shikkotsu Forest.

The sheer number of Kage Level fighters from Konoha terrified the Four Kage, their faces turning ashen.

Even without counting the dead or summoned beasts, Konoha has a full 12 Kage-level Ninja, only one fewer than the Four Great Ninja Villages, and in terms of combat strength, they are far superior.

If the Four Kage knew that the Fifth Hokage Shazo, had hidden Tenten, the strongest Kage-level Ninja of the new generation, they would be even more desperate.

Seeing the formidable lineup assembled by the Allied Shinobi Forces, Shazo was extremely satisfied. Such strength was enough to wipe out Nagato and Obito Uchiha Akatsuki.

Even without taking action himself, he would convince Madara Uchiha that the Ninja World had already committed its full strength to fight against him, ultimately leading him to unleash the [Infinite Tsukuyomi] without any reservations.

The Fifth Hokage glanced at the Konoha Department Head on the outer perimeter and asked, "Have you ascertained the enemy's movements?"

Intelligence Department Inoichi Yamanaka stood up. "Fifth Hokage, the enemy's movements have been completely confirmed, including the routes of every Kage-level Ninja in the Land of Fire."

Shazo was very satisfied with the work of the Intelligence Department: "The Intelligence Department has done a very good job."

Inoichi Yamanaka humbly replied, "The Intelligence Department receives so much funding and support; if we can't even monitor Kage-level Ninja entering the Land of Fire in real time, then I, as the Department Head, would be utterly derelict in my duty."

The Four Kage shadows looked at each other, completely baffled by what Inoichi Yamanaka meant.

What exactly did Konoha do to make even Kage-level Ninja unable to hide?

Wouldn't it be much safer if they did the same?

The Four Kage wanted to ask someone for specific information, but the current situation was not suitable for discussion or inquiry, so they had to force themselves to hold back.

Shazo then asked, "Has the Staff Department completed its operational plan?"

Shikaku Nara stood up. "Fifth Hokage, the enemy is attempting to encircle Konoha from different directions, so we'll ambush them halfway there and kill them."

Shazo said, "Very good."

"Everyone should now realize that the Fourth Shinobi World War is completely different from the past; the forces involved in the war are becoming increasingly sophisticated."

Five days ago, the great battle that occurred in the Land of Iron destroyed the entire Land of Iron, and almost all of the surviving Land of Iron Samurai were wiped out.

"Three days ago, a great battle broke out at the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Iron, destroying everything within a radius of hundreds of kilometers and killing more than 3,000 innocent villagers."

"Without a doubt, the war has entered a completely new era. It can be said that: Kage-level Ninja Earth Flow, Elite Jonin as common as dogs, and only those who surpass Kage Level can tremble."

"To minimize the village's losses and to increase the chances of winning the war, the next battle can only be fought by us, the shadows."