The Third Raikage snorted coldly.
His gaze locked onto Ōnoki.
Others may fear Ōnoki, but he doesn't.
The Third Raikage possessed the fastest speed; even though Dust Release was powerful, it still required a successful hit.
"You killed my village's ninjas and invaded my Land of Earth Land of Earth. Are you trying to start a war with us?"
Ōnoki spoke calmly, his gaze fixed solemnly on the Third Raikage.
Upon hearing this, the Third Raikage burst into laughter in anger.
What a blatant distortion of truth and facts!
They were clearly the intruders, yet they acted so innocent!
How shameless!
The Third Raikage crossed his arms and took a deep breath.
"Go to war? You condone your subordinates' invasion of my Land of Lightning and the killing of my village's ninjas, yet you're not afraid of war. Why should I be?"
"Evidence!"
Ōnoki hovered in mid-air, his white robe fluttering in the chakra currents.
The Third Raikage turned around.
"You want evidence? Then come with me!"
After the Third Raikage finished speaking, he headed Northeast.
"Shall we go too?"
Rōshi and Han dissipated the Tailed Beast Chakra from their bodies and came to Ōnoki's side.
"Go!"
Ōnoki snorted coldly.
"I want to see what this evidence is! They actually sent the Third Raikage here in person!"
Then Ōnoki flew off in Northeast.
Han and Rōshi exchanged a glance, then followed closely behind.
We continued until we reached the border.
Ōnoki squinted at the spot the Third Raikage was pointing to, at the scorched earth beneath his feet.
" Lava Release?"
The Third Raikage's right arm muscles bulged, and Lightning Release Chakra crackled at his fingertips.
" Lava Release, besides your Iwagakure's Four-Tails Jinchuriki, who else in the entire Shinobi World can do that?"
Rōshi's face was filled with disbelief upon hearing this.
"That's impossible!"
"I've been in the village ever since I was injured, and I absolutely haven't been here!"
"Ridiculous!"
The Third Raikage's Lightning Release Armor suddenly erupted, and blue lightning shattered the surrounding rocks into dust.
What level of injury would affect a Jinchūriki of a Tailed Beast?
Ōnoki, if you're going to make up a story, you should at least come up with a decent excuse!
Ōnoki's brows furrowed into a tight knot.
He slowly landed beside Rōshi.
"You really haven't left the village recently?"
Upon hearing this, Rōshi looked constipated.
"With you having me watched so closely, how could I possibly go out?!"
Ōnoki's lips twitched slightly.
Ever since Rōshi and Han returned to the village injured, Ōnoki has been placed under guard.
They didn't let him leave until his injuries were fully healed.
All told, they were released for less than a day.
Judging from these corpses, they have been dead for at least a long time, certainly more than a day.
"Then how do you explain this ' Lava Release '?"
Rōshi was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage.
"I told you! I didn't do it. If I really did it, how could I deny it?!"
Ōnoki fell silent upon seeing Rōshi's expression.
Based on his understanding of Rōshi.
Rōshi probably wasn't lying, but what's with this Lava Release technique?
The Third Raikage crossed his arms, his muscles gleaming metallically in the lightning.
"Well done."
He sneered.
"But surely your Iwagakure spy list isn't fake?"
As he spoke, he pulled a Scroll from his pocket.
"Your Iwagakure's contact book was hidden in the stronghold we destroyed!"
Ōnoki's pupils suddenly contracted.
He knew about this outpost, of course, but he had lost contact with it yesterday.
This reaction was precisely caught by the Third Raikage, who not only sneered but also pressed his advantage.
"What? You didn't expect us to find this?"
It is clearly recorded above that you are preparing to do so in three days...
" Kitsuchi!"
Ōnoki suddenly interrupted him loudly.
A burly young man emerged from behind a rock wall in the distance.
"Father."
Kitsuchi's face was full of respect, and he carried a ninja's pack on his back.
The Third Raikage's Lightning Release Armor rippled slightly as he warily examined the Kitsuchi.
"What's the meaning?"
Ōnoki floated to his son's side and placed his palm on Kitsuchi's shoulder.
"In the name of the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, I sent my only son, Kitsuchi, to Kumogakure as a hostage."
If it is confirmed that Iwagakure was indeed responsible for this, then we will deal with him as we see fit.
This action silenced the battlefield instantly.
Even the Stone Ninja who were treating the wounded stopped what they were doing.
The Third Raikage raised his eyebrows high. In the history of the Five Great Nations, there had never been Kage Level figure who had guaranteed the identity of a direct blood relative.
" Lord Tsuchikage, no, we've been wronged..."
A Anbu Captain rushed forward.
"Shut up!"
Ōnoki shouted angrily.
He continued speaking to the Third Raikage.
"Lord Raikage should be aware that the Four Nations Alliance's plan to attack Konoha is extremely important."
And this has only been in effect for a short time.
At this critical juncture, what reason does Iwagakure have to cut off its own escape route?
The Third Raikage's Lightning Release Armor gradually receded, but the wariness and suspicion in his eyes remained undiminished.
He wouldn't easily believe someone's one-sided story, especially since that person was a shadow of an enemy country.
Look at this.
Ōnoki flicked an intelligence Scroll from his sleeve.
The Scroll unfurled in the air, revealing a defensive map of Konoha Northern Defense Line, with the seal of Iwagakure) stamped in the corner.
The Third Raikage took the Scroll and found that it detailed the troop movements on various battlefields in Konoha.
"Take a look at the second one!"
Following Ōnoki's gaze, the Third Raikage opened the second Scroll.
Inside was a detailed intelligence report on Chiyo Uchiha.
The Third Raikage frowned slightly, growing increasingly alarmed as he read on.
"It seems Raikage understands as well."
Ōnoki's voice suddenly turned low.
"When I was young, I personally witnessed the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan of the Uchiha."
His levitation height unconsciously decreased slightly, as if the weight of memories made it impossible for him to maintain his buoyancy.
The Third Raikage put away the Scroll, his lightning-like gaze fixed on Ōnoki.
What exactly are you trying to say?
" Chiyo Uchiha looks so much like someone else."
"Who?"
Ōnoki paused for a moment before answering.
" Madara Uchiha."
When Ōnoki uttered that name, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
A look of worry appeared on the elderly Tsuchikage's face.
Finally, he sighed.
" Raikage, you don't want to see Konoha become the dominant Shinobi World, and have another Madara Uchiha, do you?"
He pointed to Rōshi and Han.
" Chiyo Uchiha has already mastered the legendary Uchiha Mangekyo technique. If it weren't for him..."
"How could you possibly hurt Rōshi and Han?"
"The legendary Susanoo is beyond our ability to stop."
The Third Raikage remained silent.
He had previously received news that the Iwagakure forces had been defeated by the Uchiha.
But I never expected there to be so much shocking content inside.
Madara Uchiha...
He was naturally familiar with that name.
That's someone who can rival the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama.
The Third Raikage gripped the Scroll tightly in his hand.
The atmosphere on the battlefield became tense.
The Iwagakure Medical Ninja took the opportunity to move the wounded to the rear, and the Cloud troops also arrived at the Third Raikage's side.
Seeing the Third Raikage deep in thought, no one dared to approach.
Stay quietly by my side.
About five more minutes passed.
The Third Raikage looked at Ōnoki.
"Cooperate?"
He suddenly spoke.
Upon hearing this answer...
A smile appeared on Ōnoki's face.
It seems the Third Raikage is quite a knowledgeable person!
"Cooperate!"
The Third Raikage's fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
"I wouldn't mind wiping out the Land of Fire together!"
Ōnoki showed a relieved expression, but then became serious again.
"Prior to this, regarding information about Chiyo Uchiha..."
"I will send my Anbu to share it."
The Third Raikage interrupted him, his cloak billowing sharply as he turned.
"But don't think this is the end of it. Kitsuchi must come back to Kumogakure with me!"
Kitsuchi looked at his father, and after receiving an approving look, silently walked towards the Cloud Army.
As he passed by Rōshi, the Four-Tails Jinchuriki suddenly grabbed his wrist.
"Tell your Jinchuriki that they can come find me anytime if they need to spar!"
The Third Raikage turned and glanced at him, but said nothing.
Rōshi sheepishly let go of her hand.
Ōnoki floated up to the Third Raikage, and their gazes clashed in mid-air.
" Raikage "
Ōnoki's voice was so soft that only they could hear it.
"If we don't unite, when the Uchiha and Konoha are watching from behind, it will only be us 'prey' who bleed."
"In half a month, I will lead the village's elite forces to attack the battlefield where the Uchiha Clan is located."
Only if there are casualties on the Uchiha side will Chiyo Uchiha possibly appear.
I hope to see your elite troops then!
The Third Raikage did not answer; he turned and made a hand gesture, Cloud troops immediately formed ranks and withdrew.
As Kitsuchi walked in the middle of the group, the last thing he saw when he looked back was Ōnoki unfurling Scroll in the setting sun.
The Uchiha Clan Crest above looked like a drop of blood in the glow of the sunset.
"The talent of the Uchiha Clan is truly enviable!"