Konoha, the night was as dark as ink, yet far from peaceful.
After Obito Uchiha mysteriously disappeared from the heavily guarded Konoha Hospital, the entire village's alert level was raised to an unprecedented level.
Mikoto Uchiha used the Clan Leader's permission to weave a tight patrol network covering the entire village and even the surrounding area, with the Guard Unit as the core and in conjunction with the Anbu and other clan forces.
On the brightly lit streets, the figures of the ninja squad moved about incessantly, the atmosphere so tense it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it.
Mikoto sat alone in her office on the top floor of the Guard Unit.
This was Chiyo's place, but she was temporarily taking over.
She didn't sit in the large chair, but leaned against the cold windowsill.
Deep black eyes pierced through the glass, gazing down at the seemingly orderly village, which was actually rife with undercurrents.
The evening breeze ruffled her dark hair, but it couldn't dispel the worry furrowed between her brows.
Obito's disappearance is too mysterious.
The fact that the other party could bypass layers of guards and take someone away without alerting anyone is a skill that no ordinary ninja could possess.
Is it a remnant of the Kirigakure?
Or is it Iwagakure's revenge?
What exactly is their purpose?
If it's for the sake of war, why specifically target a boy who has just awakened his Sharingan and whose strength is not outstanding?
Is it for the Sharingan? Or...?
Is there a deeper conspiracy targeting the Uchiha, or even Chiyo?
Mikoto's fingertips tapped unconsciously on the window frame, her mind a jumble of thoughts.
She always felt that an unseen hand was quietly reaching out to Konoha and the Uchiha.
Obito's disappearance may just be the first sign.
"Thump, thump."
A soft knock sounded on the door.
"Enter."
Mikoto didn't turn around, her voice returning to its usual cool and aloof tone.
An Uchiha Elite Ninja pushed open the door and knelt on one knee, his expression respectful yet tinged with weariness.
"Lady Mikoto, the outer area has been searched three times already."
A few traces of retreat left by Iwagakure and Kirigakure Ninja were found, but they had all gone far away, and no signs of a large-scale enemy ambush were found.
"And... no clues were found related to Obito's disappearance."
Mikoto slowly closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
This result was both unexpected and reasonable.
Since the other party can take people away silently, they can naturally also erase all traces.
"Understood. Continue to expand the search area, focusing on investigating any missing-nin Ninjutsu or suspicious individuals with records of special abilities or unique stealth techniques."
Report any abnormalities immediately.
"Yes!"
The ninja accepted the order and quietly withdrew.
The office fell silent again.
Mikoto looked out the window again, her dark pupils reflecting the myriad lights of Konoha, but her expression only grew more somber.
Where exactly is the enemy hiding?
The following day, on the Northern Battlefield, at the Konoha Allied Forces Main Camp.
The land, scarred and ravaged by the great war, still bears the marks of destruction, but the atmosphere is now completely different from what it was just days before.
The massive camps stretched out in a continuous line, where Konoha elites from various battlefields gathered, giving this once-desolate place a tense yet vibrant life force.
When Chiyo Uchiha arrived with Tsunade, Kushina, and the newly joined Mei Terumi, who sported dark circles under her eyes...
She was closest to Tsunade's Tent last night.
They rested for a short while.
There was some unusual activity at Tsunade's Tent.
Out of curiosity, I stealthily approached.
Upon seeing the situation inside the tents...
She blushed and hunched over as she returned to her tent.
The mystery was solved, but the person nearly tore apart.
Because she could hear it almost all night long.
Now, he's even showing signs of neurasthenia...
When Chiyo appeared at the entrance of the camp, he was like an invisible magnet, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
"It's Lord Chiyo!"
" The Clan Leader is back!"
"And there's Lady Tsunade and Kushina! But who's the other one?"
"..."
The news spread like wildfire throughout the camp, and the previously solemn atmosphere cracked like ice, instantly surging with an irrepressible excitement and anticipation.
The patrolling ninjas stopped, the training ninjas put away their tools, and countless eyes focused on the black-clad figure leading the way.
Upon receiving the report, the curtain of the main tent was suddenly flung open, and a group of Konoha High Command officials and battlefield Commander, led by the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, quickly came out to greet them.
He stood out conspicuously in the crowd.
Jiraiya had just returned from the Southwest Battlefield and whose old wounds had not yet healed, heard a commotion and came over.
His gaze instantly locked onto Tsunade, gazing at her radiant face, glowing with happiness.
Jiraiya couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
He then sighed softly and looked at Chiyo Uchiha with envy.
And from the Commander of the Northwest Battlefield, " Konoha's White Fang " Hatake Sakumo.
His posture was as upright as a pine tree, his face was stern, and he nodded slightly in greeting when he met Chiyo's gaze.
Hyuga Sakon, along with elite representatives from major families such as Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi, all gathered here at this moment.
Their faces bore the weariness of battle, but more than that, they showed an urgent need for confirmation and a hidden expectation.
Chiyo's return signifies that his actions have come to a conclusion.
" Chiyo!"
The Third Hokage strode forward, not even bothering with pleasantries, and asked urgently.
"What's the situation? What about Sunagakure and Kirigakure...?"
Everyone's heart was in their throat; the air seemed to freeze.
They knew that Chiyo was strong, but for him to suppress two major ninja villages single-handedly was still beyond their imagination.
The Kirigakure, in particular, is notorious for its seclusion, bloodshed, and madness.
Under the watchful eyes of countless tense individuals.
Chiyo Uchiha's expression remained as calm as ever, even carrying a hint of leisure as if he had just returned from a spring outing.
His gaze swept over the people in front of him, a faint smile curving his lips, and his voice, clear and steady, resounded throughout the room.
" Sunagakure has submitted. The Fourth Kazekage Rasa, personally promised to unconditionally accept all of Konoha's terms."
A collective gasp rippled through the crowd.
But before they could process this astonishing news, Chiyo's next words exploded like a bombshell.
" The Kirigakure put up a fierce resistance for a moment, but its defenses and the Mizukage's Office have been destroyed by my own hands."
The existing high-ranking Genji, represented by Kirigakure, also swore allegiance.
Those who stubbornly resisted have been swept away.
silence.
A deathly silence.
It was as if even the wind had stopped flowing.
Everyone's expressions froze, their pupils contracting violently in utter shock.
Submission?
Two major ninja villages...
And that's it...
They surrendered?!
It's not about repelling them, not about negotiating, but about directly crushing and destroying their will to resist with absolute power, forcing them to lower their proud heads and submit unconditionally!
this...
That's something probably only the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama, could have accomplished!
Has Chiyo Uchiha actually reached the level of God of Shinobi?
Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand holding the pipe trembled slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock, as well as a hint of awe that even he himself was unaware of.
He opened his mouth, but found his throat so dry that he couldn't make a sound.
Jiraiya's nonchalant attitude vanished completely, and his eyes widened as if he were seeing the young Uchiha Clan Head for the first time.
He recalled the Great Toad Sage's prophecy, and the vague maxim about the "black-haired youth," and his heart pounded violently.
A rare crack appeared on Hatake Sakumo icy face, a shock stemming from the direct impact of his profound understanding of absolute power.
Only now do I understand that the power of an individual can reach such a godlike or demonic level.
Hyuga Sakon's Byakugan narrowed slightly. As a member of a family with a bloodline limit for Dōjutsu, he could better appreciate the terrifying Dōryoku behind those crimson Sharingan, a power capable of overturning common sense in the Shinobi World.
The pride of the Hyuga Clan seems somewhat pale in the face of this power.
The elites from various families exchanged glances, each seeing a mixture of shock and relief in the other's eyes.
Terrified by Chiyo Uchiha's unfathomable strength, yet relieved that such a being stood on Konoha's side.
"Hiss..."
Someone snapped out of their daze first, letting out a suppressed gasp that broke the suffocating silence.
Immediately afterwards, a huge uproar and discussion erupted like a tsunami!
"My God! Two great ninja villages... have submitted at the same time?!"
"Is this the power of the Uchiha Clan Head? Is this Susanoo...? It's actually this powerful!"
"We... we won? We won completely?!"
"From this day forward, who will dare to covet Konoha?!"
"..."
Ecstasy, shock, awe, disbelief...
A mix of emotions swirled and surged within the crowd.
The way he looked at Chiyo had completely changed.
It's no longer just about looking at a powerful ally or Clan Leader.
Instead, we are watching a living legend, a myth that can single-handedly end the chaos and define the future!
Minato Namikaze stood slightly behind the crowd, looking at Chiyo who was surrounded by everyone's gaze. A complex smile appeared on his face, but it quickly turned into a resolute one.
Regardless of what the Mirai holds, at this moment, Chiyo Uchiha is undoubtedly the most dazzling light illuminating Konoha.
Shimura Danzō's single eye was hidden in the shadows, his fingernails digging almost into his palm.
The intense jealousy and greed gnawed at his heart like venomous snakes, but even more so, he felt a profound sense of powerlessness.
Can such power truly be calculated and controlled?
The Uchiha's rise is unstoppable!
Teacher, Danzo has failed your teachings!
Hiruzen Sarutobi finally regained his voice. He took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice steady, but it still trembled slightly.
" Chiyo... you... you have performed an unparalleled feat for Konoha! This achievement will be forever recorded in the annals of the Shinobi World!"
Chiyo nodded slightly, seemingly having anticipated the reactions around him, and his tone remained calm.
"It's my duty. Next, it's time to discuss peace, the Five Great Shinobi Villages Alliance, and to establish a new post-war order."
His gaze swept calmly over the still-shocked crowd.
It was as if what I had just said was a trivial matter.
Absolute power brings absolute authority and the right to speak.
After this battle, Chiyo Uchiha's will will become the sole indicator of the Mirai direction of Konoha and even the entire Shinobi World.