The Third Great Ninja War Ends, Black Zetsu's Heart-Killing Blow
Not to mention that Ōnoki was so angry that he almost threw Deidara out the window, neither Shimura Danzō's nor Ōnoki's schemes could affect Qingye, who was still in the Land of Sea.
After Karatachi Yagura led his men to attack and suffered a humiliating defeat some time ago, there was no new activity on the two islands occupied by Kirigakure for a whole month.
Karatachi Yagura and his team studied it for a long time, but they still couldn't figure out how to break the Infinite Explosion Ninjutsu.
Unless the Six-Tails Jinchuriki is brought over from behind the Kirigakure!
But now the Three-Tails are gone.
If you turn the Six-Tails back over and then discard them...
Karatachi Yagura felt that, even if he were to inherit the position of Mizukage, let alone the fact that he wasn't the Mizukage yet, he wouldn't be able to shoulder such a heavy responsibility.
Adding to the chaos, the recent discovery that the Third Mizukage had been manipulated by Genjutsu has thrown Kirigakure into complete disarray.
Until May of Konoha 47.
Ultimately, Karatachi Yagura had no choice but to lead the Kirigakure Ninja from the Land of Sea back to the Land of Water.
After discovering the movements of the Kirigakure Ninja, Minato Namikaze led a group in pursuit, but did not linger too long. After retaking Taro Island and Jiro Island, he ceased his operations.
On Kijin Island.
Qingye had just received a letter from Konoha through Ninja Crow Yuichi.
The Third Raikage is dead.
After quickly reading through the letters, Qingye sighed, "The Third Shinobi World War is finally coming to an end."
"Another Shadow has died?"
Kakashi leaned closer to take a look and his mouth dropped open.
Just a few months ago, Qingye killed the Third Mizukage, and now the Iwagakure has killed the Third Raikage of Kumogakure!
"They dispatched tens of thousands of Iwa ninja troops----"
Kakashi looked at the battle report from Iwagakure and felt a chill run down his spine.
Are there still so many ninjas in Iwagakure?
Previously, on the battlefield in the Land of Grass, he clearly felt that the Iwagakure Ninja had suffered heavy casualties!
It's astonishing that so many people can be mobilized at once.
No wonder the village and Iwagakure have been unable to reach a Peace Treaty.
"All things considered, more than half of the Third Kage from the Five Great Shinobi Villages are dead!" Kakashi couldn't help but sigh repeatedly.
Aside from the Third Mizukage and the Third Raikage who died during this period, there was also the Third Kazekage who went missing before the start of the Shinobi World War.
Several years have passed.
The Third Kazekage remains unknown, so it's highly likely he's dead.
Thinking that the war was about to end, Kakashi breathed a slight sigh of relief, "There should be peace for quite a while after that, right?"
The Five Great Shinobi Villages will likely need to recuperate for a period of time.
"----I hope so."
Qingye looked at Kakashi with a strange expression.
As everyone knows, whether the Shinobi World is in chaos or not is entirely up to the Uchiha.
The Third Shinobi World War is coming to an end, and it'll probably be Kakashi's turn to stir things up again, since he's already gone mad.
Graveyard of Mountains.
"Lin----"
Uchiha Obito's face was contorted in a ferocious grimace, muttering incessantly as if he were having a nightmare, "Rin, don't go!"
He suddenly woke up with a start and got out of bed.
Looking at the familiar surroundings, Obito was in a daze for a long time.
"You're awake?"
Black Zetsu, clinging to half of White Zetsu's body, spoke in a hoarse voice, "Congratulations. Although the situation was dangerous before, your body has now fully recovered."
My body----
Obito subconsciously touched his chest.
In his last moments before losing consciousness, he seemed to feel a persistent stabbing pain in his chest, making it impossible for him to even breathe.
"Wait, who are you? Where's Uchiha Madara?"
What is that dark, gloomy thing?
"I am the embodiment of Lord Madara's will; you may call me Black Zetsu."
Black Zetsu introduced himself, saying, "Of course, the true embodiment of Madara's will had already been possessed by him before."
"What is an embodiment of will? And what about Uchiha Madara?"
Obito looked around and saw a white pipe dangling behind a stone seat not far away, covered in dust.
"Lord Madara —he used his last strength to save you, Obito, and now he's gone," Black Zetsu said in a sorrowful and regretful tone.
Speaking of Uchiha Madara, Black Zetsu feels a chill run down his spine!
Uchiha Madara, that piece of trash!
He was forced to help, but Uchiha Madara still couldn't hold on in the end, and it was Tobi had to make a trip to bring his body back!
Despite secretly controlling a Kage from one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, and with his own existence remaining unknown to the Shinobi World, he still managed to bring about his own demise.
What is this if not utter trash!
While inwardly cursing Uchiha Madara, Black Zetsu outwardly remained respectful. "Obito, Lord Madara has instructed me to assist you in completing the Moon Eye Plan— "
After listening to Black Zetsu's explanation, Obito hesitated for a moment.
The Moon Eye Plan —doesn't it sound like a pipe dream?
"Obito, this is the best path for you right now."
Black Zetsu patiently advised, "Your reputation in Konoha is ruined. Almost everyone says you're a useless piece of trash who doesn't deserve to be a ninja. Your former teammates don't need you anymore, and they might even have forgotten about you."
"You're talking nonsense!"
Obito was immediately enraged.
Asshole!
This dark, shadowy thing really is the will of Uchiha Madara!
They said exactly the same things as that old man Uchiha Madara!
"Think about it yourself, didn't that little girl named Nohara Rin recognize you?"
"Yes, you were dressed Tobi at the time, and your face wasn't revealed, but you did state your identity, right? And you used your own voice, didn't you?"
"What about that little girl? I heard from Tobi that she even tried to blow you up with Explosive Tag!"
"Obito, abandon this false world. The Infinite Tsukuyomi is your only refuge."
Black Zetsu earnestly advised him.
"Lin----"
Obito's breath hitched as he recalled what had happened, and a sharp pain shot through his heart.
Yes!
Why didn't Lin recognize me?
Why did Lin still want to blow herself up?
And Kakashi too!
Have they really all forgotten themselves?
Black Zetsu was secretly pleased to see Obito begin to question the meaning of life.
Uchiha Madara, that good-for-nothing, although he got himself killed in a muddle, at least he was quite successful in guiding Obito's side.
Given Obito's personality, he will most likely choose the Infinite Tsukuyomi to escape reality in the future.
Konoha.
After leaving some men to continue garrisoning the Land of Sea, Minato Namikaze and Qingye led the main force back to Konoha.
More than half a year later, Qingye has finally returned.
Similar to their previous return from the battlefield of Iwagakure, Minato Namikaze and Qingye were warmly welcomed by the villagers.
Although the commander of the battle in the Land of Sea was Minato Namikaze, and the ordinary villagers had limited knowledge of the killing of the Third Mizukage, the ninjas of Konoha were well aware of the significance of Qingye's achievements.
On the Iwagakure side, it took tens of thousands of troops to besiege and kill the Third Raikage!
Meanwhile, Qingye single-handedly killed the Third Mizukage of Kirigakure at sea!
"Qingye and Minato-sensei are so popular!" Nohara Rin exclaimed.
"Now, Minato-sensei should be a shoo-in for the Fourth Hokage, right?" Kakashi asked tentatively.
"Kakashi, don't talk like you've already decided!"
Minato Namikaze quickly called for a stop, but Qingye could tell from the corner of his mouth that he couldn't suppress the smile.
"By the way, Qingye, do you want to become Hokage in the future?" Minato Namikaze asked curiously.
"Me? At my age, there's no need to rush into thinking about these things."
"Too."
Minato Namikaze nodded.
Given the current state of Konoha, there's no way they would appoint a thirteen-year-old boy as Hokage.
Fortunately, Qingye was young; otherwise, he would probably have had another formidable rival for the Hokage Position besides Orochimaru.
June of Konoha Year 47.
The Fourth Shinobi World War is essentially over.
The troops stationed by Konoha on various battlefields gradually returned.
Even the Uchiha Clan ninjas who had been stationed on the border gradually returned to the village.
On this day, the ninjas of the Uchiha Clan gathered at the Naka Shrine.
During the previous war, due to the dire situation, a large number of Uchiha from the Konoha Military Police Force were also transferred to the front-line battlefield.
Now that the war is over, the Konoha Military Police Force can finally be reorganized.
As soon as Qingye arrived at the Naka Shrine, a boy of similar age immediately came over and looked Qingye up and down.
"Qingye!"
Uchiha Tekka bluntly asked, "I heard you Mangekyō Sharingan?"