A Set of Rhetoric, Used Twice

Izuna looked at the skill point values, thinking that if he could take down the five clans this time, his skill points would definitely break 100 afterward, allowing him to exchange for an S-rank Ninjutsu.

However, after experiencing the drawbacks of using the Mangekyo, Izuna decided that he didn't need to waste these skill points unless absolutely necessary.

His primary goal remained the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

Although in the original story, aside from never going blind and being able to use the Complete Body Susanoo, he hadn't noticed any other unique advantages of the Eternal Mangekyo over the regular Mangekyo.

But even with just these two benefits, it was enough. Possessing it was practically equivalent to breaking through to the Kage level and beginning to touch the threshold of the Six Paths level.

At the same time, he could practically walk sideways through this Sengoku period, assuming he ignored Hashirama Senju, who was a cheat, and Black Zetsu, who he didn't need to worry about for now.

Although it seemed earth-shattering.

Izuna had only unleashed seventy to eighty percent of his strength in the battle just now.

He hadn't even used his trump card, the Flying Thunder God.

Because that technique was specifically for "Kite," he had to find a way to increase his strength through other means.

Izuna hadn't abandoned normal training just because he had gotten a system.

Mimicking Naruto from a later generation, he had already begun to gradually master the "Great Ball Rasengan" and chakra nature transformation techniques.

"Vice Clan Leader, would you like some more?"

Sora Uchiha walked over, holding a bowl of thin porridge.

Izuna raised his hand to refuse, his thoughts returning to the battlefield.

With his index and middle fingers of both hands raised, he formed hand seals and used a Shadow Clone.

Poof~~

White smoke rose, and a Shadow Clone of Izuna appeared. Without a word, it rushed towards the Uchiha Stone City, which had just fallen to the west.

Using Shadow Clones to gather information was no longer uncommon within the Uchiha clan.

"Vice Clan Leader, what should we do now..."

Sora Uchiha asked for instructions.

"Tell all clan members to rest well and await the counterattack in their best condition."

Sora Uchiha responded verbally, but inwardly, he couldn't help but scheme.

Counterattack?

Would there even be an opportunity to counterattack?

Izuna's Shadow Clone quickly returned to Uchiha Stone City. It wasn't difficult to bypass the guards at the back gate, who were only Chunin level.

As he entered the Stone City, the civilians who originally lived there were terrified and stayed in their homes, not daring to come out.

War does not massacre civilians; this was a consensus among human races.

Because once a city fell, its inhabitants would become their labor force.

The so-called "people-oriented" approach meant that if they conquered a city and killed everyone, leaving a dead city, the spoils of war would be greatly diminished.

As for these civilians, it didn't matter who ruled them; they just wanted to survive in this war-torn era.

Izuna put on the Uzumaki mask and changed into his black robe. He quickly found the clan leader of the Watanabe clan, No Watanabe.

His temporary residence was Sora Uchiha's former dwelling.

"Congratulations, Clan Leader Watanabe, on taking the northwestern region of the Uchiha while we were not yet involved."

Izuna said as he infiltrated the room.

That's right, over the past six months, besides acting in the Hagoromo and Sarutobi Shimura territories, Izuna hadn't slacked off with the four clans either.

On one hand, he told Hagoromo that the four clans were colluding with Sarutobi Shimura, and on the other hand, he told the four clans that Hagoromo and Sarutobi Shimura were colluding.

Masashige Hagoromo and the clan leaders of the four clans all mistakenly believed that Izuna was part of the opposition to the current clan leader of Sarutobi Shimura and had come to cooperate with him to start a coup within their clans.

"It's you..."

Clan Leader Watanabe was startled. He forced himself to calm down and asked, "The war is over now, why are you still here?"

Since they believed he was a high-ranking member of the Sarutobi Shimura clan, he would use this identity to his advantage and play along. "I've decided to initiate a coup within the clan soon. After that, I want to cooperate with your noble clan; I don't want to see you die."

"We die?"

Clan Leader Watanabe frowned.

"I heard you five clan leaders are holding a celebration tonight, right? Masashige Hagoromo plans to make a move against the four of you tonight."

"What?!"

Clan Leader Watanabe's pupils suddenly constricted, and a chill ran down his spine.

They had just dealt with the Uchiha, and on the very first night, Masashige Hagoromo planned to make a move?

What a vicious tactic!

"As for how to deal with it, that's up to you. I'm only informing you because your survival is beneficial to my future rise to power."

With that, the masked man vanished from the room.

The Watanabe clan leader's expression turned grim. After a long silence, he growled, "Someone, summon the clan leaders of Saito, Fuma, and Onigawa. Remember, summon them secretly. Absolutely do not let anyone from Hagoromo find out!"

Inside the traditional Japanese house that was originally Izuna's residence.

Although it wasn't luxurious, it was quiet and had a size befitting a ruler.

The reason there wasn't much inside was that it had been constantly dealing with wartime matters. Neither Izuna nor anyone else had the mood to worry about decorating the rooms.

After conquering Uchiha Stone City, Masashige Hagoromo naturally took over this place as his temporary residence without any pretense.

Just as he was contemplating his next move, the masked man, Kite, whom he thought he would never see again, appeared before him once more.

"Don't misunderstand. I just hope to gain more support after I control both clans, which is why I've come to warn you."

Saying this, Izuna repeated the same speech he had used with the Watanabe clan leader to Masashige Hagoromo, almost word for word.

"How is this possible! They moved so quickly?"

Although Masashige Hagoromo had long ago identified the four clans as traitors, he never imagined they would be so audacious.

They had only just taken the city and were planning to make their move that very night.

"That's all I have to say. Be careful not to die."

As Izuna spoke, he prepared to leave.

At that moment, Masashige Hagoromo quickly stepped forward and stopped him, "Please wait, Mr. Kite."

"Is there something else?"

"I truly didn't expect the enemy to be so cunning. With Hagoromo's current combat strength within the city, it's difficult to confront them head-on. I ask for Mr. Kite's assistance from the shadows to lend Hagoromo a hand tonight."

Masashige Hagoromo's tone carried a hint of pleading as he said this.

Izuna remained silent, giving Masashige Hagoromo the impression of hesitation.

"If Mr. Kite agrees, afterward, I am willing to give the two clans controlled by Mr. Kite, Sarutobi Shimura, thirty percent of the land and resources obtained."

Fearing refusal, Masashige Hagoromo immediately threw out a massive bargaining chip.

"Hmm... Alright. When you make your move tonight, have your subordinates set off fireworks as a signal. I don't have many men, but I should be able to help a little."

Kite nodded.

Masashige Hagoromo was overjoyed. "I am deeply grateful. In the future, when our three clans join forces, we will surely surpass Hyuga, and even rival Uchiha. Senju will not be an impossible dream."