Uchiha Madara looked at the group of Kirigakure Konoha students from Kirigakure.
As a mastermind in the Shinobi World with unparalleled wisdom, Madara considered problems from a very comprehensive perspective...
The key to starting a war lies in creating an information gap.
To make one side misjudge the other as weaker, given the nature of mutual attacks between Hidden Village, it would be more likely for them to see starting a war as a valuable option. However, if these Kirigakure Exchange Students truthfully report Konoha's information, their presence would eliminate the information gap between the two sides... In Uchiha Madara's view, the Third Mizukage's village management skills were already incredibly poor.
But a ninja who holds this position and possesses some skill isn't so incompetent as to fail at basic intelligence analysis. Even if they wanted to use the war as an internal pressure release valve, they wouldn't choose Konoha as their target; they would choose another one...
Therefore, Madara must stop these Kirigakure exchange students from Konoha and bring back firsthand information...
Not only that, they should also be made to spread the message that Konoha is weak and powerless.
This is not contradictory.
Without sufficient information, an event can be reasonably analyzed to the point of leading in the opposite direction.
For example, Konoha broke the Ninja Code.
Those who understand, those who know the inner workings of Konoha, will naturally understand that this is a manifestation of the Will of Fire.
The village's cohesion and organization have reached an unprecedented level...
However, it could also be interpreted as the Hokage losing control over the lower-ranking ninjas!
It's because Konoha has been corrupted by the Will of Fire; the lower-ranking ninjas are no longer listening to the higher-ups!
That's why they had to spend a lot of money to compromise and were forced to abandon the useful Ninja Code...
Therefore, this is also why Madara did not choose to kill Kisame and the others.
Ban was even hoping they would spread the word in the opposite direction!
"You... who are you?"
Terumi Mei swallowed hard, and said tremblingly, "But this is different from the Konoha we know. Won't this lead the village to misjudge the situation?"
Kisame frowned and retorted, "My lord, I think it's best to be pragmatic. The Mizukage isn't the type to ignore advice..."
"Lord Mizukage must want us to tell the truth, so that he can end the Bloody Mist Village sooner. Lord Mizukage should have wanted to stop it a long time ago."
Kisame had the same idea; it was through the long-term struggle between his left and right hemispheres that his brain triggered a defense mechanism.
It's assumed the Mizukage has the same level of understanding and knowledge as Hiruzen Sarutobi...
Otherwise, it would be too painful.
In short, he fooled himself...
Kimimaro and Yuki looked at Kisame with surprise, Terumi Mei also glanced at him.
How did this guy come to that conclusion?
Were the Third Mizukage good at accepting advice?
Even Uchiha Madara couldn't help but laugh, a smile playing on his lips behind his mask.
Where did this innocent-looking kid come from? He's way too honest!
"If all ninjas were this clear-headed and foolish, peace in the Shinobi World might be possible..." Uchiha Madara gave Kisame a few more focused glances. This kid's foolishness was almost endearing...
"The fact that I can be here means that the village already knows about Konoha's situation."
Uchiha Madara crossed his arms: "You think Konoha is strong? That's just a facade, all bark and no bite. It could collapse at any moment..." "What you see is only what Konoha wants you to see!"
"By misleading you, we caused the village to misjudge Konoha's fighting strength, thus losing our opportunity to attack..."
Uchiha Madara his fingers in sequence:
"Are you sure what you see during your morning exercise is real?"
First, Kisame.
"When you were browsing the Konoha market and the merchant guild, didn't you ever think that you were encountering spies?"
Next is Terumi Mei.
"And you two, it's good that you're always gathering intelligence from the Hyuga Clan, but how could you possibly outmaneuver that Fox, Tenzo?"
Finally, there are Kimimaro and Yuki.
Uchiha Madara wouldn't come without doing his homework. He was already determined to teach Hiruzen Sarutobi a lesson and didn't want to lose to his "younger self"... so he took matters into his own hands!
In a sense, he could be considered a model worker; an elderly person still working on the front lines as a spy...
After all, given the White Zetsu's intelligence, it would be too difficult for them to impersonate high-ranking members of Kirigakure and give speeches.
At most, I'll sing a few lines with him...
The four members of the Kirigakure Sect felt a chill run down their necks!
How did the village know about their whereabouts in Konoha?
Uchiha Madara watched Kisame and the others' reactions with satisfaction.
That's more like it!
Having a White Zetsu spy unit, he shouldn't have any secrets from any organization in the Shinobi World...
But the current Konoha is different.
Mito, Uzumaki Shio Kushina, and Kushina would occasionally activate Mind's Eye of the Kagura to randomly scan the area.
Furthermore, the large number of the Hyuga Branch Family who joined the Anbu meant that while White Zetsu could remain hidden underground without moving, they would be easily exposed if they used the Python Summoning Technique to move quickly...
Therefore, information from within Konoha was gradually isolated from Madara.
Madara could only occasionally watch the Uchiha Channel, which was located in a remote area of the village; he couldn't freely request content...
Thinking about this, Ban's feelings became somewhat complicated.
Konoha was, after all, the village he founded, so it should be different from other Hidden Village, but it shouldn't be too different either...
Why are we even guarding against White Zetsu?
"My lord, how did you know about us..." Terumi Mei asked tentatively.
"Could it be that the village has completely infiltrated Konoha?"
Ban's words were clearly persuasive.
During their year in Konoha, they did not exchange information with the village and remained completely isolated.
Yet they know so much about their daily lives!
"Could it be that the village is really much better than I imagined?" Terumi Mei couldn't help but start to doubt her own existence.
Kisame looked delighted.
Alas!
He guessed right!
The Mizukage's policy of Bloody Mist Village is indeed for the good of Kirigakure, even though the methods seem a bit harsh. But isn't the effect quite obvious? Despite being in a state of isolation, they still managed to bypass Konoha's layers of security and obtain firsthand information!
Kisame increasingly longed to return to Kirigakure.
He wanted to see if the village had become like Konoha, or even surpassed Konoha...
"No, no, I was too impatient. It's enough that things are improving!" Kisame told himself.
However, after their initial shock, Kimimaro and Yuki's disgust for Kirigakure deepened.
Especially Kimimaro, after studying intensively with Hyuga Tenzo for more than half a year.
He now has an intimate understanding of the tactics and strategies employed by high-ranking members of certain Ninja Clan and villages...
"They pretend to be in control, but they're just using psychological suggestion to scare people!"
Kimimaro thought disdainfully to himself:
" Kisame is naturally a diligent trainee, Mei enjoys shopping, and Kaguya has a history with the Hyuga Clan. With a little analysis, it's easy to guess that we've done similar things..."
Kimimaro was fixated on one principle.
If Kirigakure was truly powerful, they wouldn't have used the " Internal Affairs Department " tactic to plant seeds of discord against the Kaguya Clan, and instead used the Bloody Mist Village to dismantle the Ninja Clan...
Even without skillful negotiation or division, the sheer force of intelligence would have made most Ninja Clan submit long ago.
Why go through all this trouble?
"Looking beyond the surface, Great Uncle Tenzo was absolutely right! These corrupt high-ranking officials just love to play tricks and scare people..." Kimimaro thought to himself.
However, on the surface, Kimimaro appeared to be completely convinced.
There's no need to force it.
On the contrary, Kimimaro was quite pleased to see the Kirigakure Village's higher-ups concealing the true situation in Konoha.
Because Kimimaro never intended to bring the Kaguya Clan to Konoha intact.
He understood the mental state of this clan best...
Some members of the clan are born with extraordinary strength, incapable of reasoning, and despite lacking real power, they are exceptionally arrogant...
People like this...
Bringing them to Konoha would only cause trouble for themselves and their clansmen.
The Ninja Clan is a label of identity.
If even one person is too overpowered, it will lower the overall impression of the Kaguya clan among the other ninjas.
" The Shikotsumyaku Pulse is on the verge of extinction due to being tainted by these intellectually disabled people. I'll have Kirigakure and the Third Mizukage help me screen them..."
Kimimaro exhaled a long breath and adopted a respectful expression:
" The Third Mizukage is truly a master strategist! Thank goodness you gave us the pointers, otherwise we youngsters would have been completely fooled by the cunning Konoha..."
"Rest assured, we will never pass on false information to the village's ninjas."
Kimimaro said in a deep voice, " Konoha is a weak village! They don't even follow the Ninja Code, which only shows that their ninjas are afraid to fight and don't know how to fight!"
"Just wait and see what our Kaguya Clan does! We'll be the first to charge in and hack these cowards to pieces!"
Kimimaro's tone was cruel and impassioned, like that of a battle maniac.
But he felt somewhat uneasy.
I've been in Konoha for a year now, and it's been a long time since I said something so thoughtless. It's kind of embarrassing...
Uchiha Madara smiled slightly.
" The Kaguya Clan is still so brainless. I made them submit with just a little trick..."
"However, you can't blame me for bringing the war to Konoha. With the Ninja Clan like Kirigakure, it was only a matter of time before they attacked Konoha. I just gave them a push; the real purpose was to make Hiruzen Sarutobi reality sooner."
Thinking of this, Uchiha Madara paused, as if he were trying to convince himself.
How strange...
Kisame raised his hand and said seriously:
"My lord, however, we must still be wary of Konoha's fighting strength. Their Ninja Academy students are of very high average quality, and their ninja support is excellent... Moreover, I have observed many of their ninjas and have not detected any signs of this being unsustainable..."
Kisame thought of Might Guy.
During their last few months in Konoha, the two of them became quite familiar with each other as they practiced together in the mornings.
Kisame also knows Gai's story.
In the past, we could barely afford to eat our fill and stay warm; our nutrition was just enough to sustain our physical energy.
But after Konoha's welfare and security were provided, Might Guy was well-fed and his eyes shone with hope; the changes were real. Uchiha Madara smiled slightly; he had already prepared his explanation.
" Kisame, I don't deny Konoha's so-called ninja protection."
"But by doing this, they are digging their own grave! Hiruzen Sarutobi forcibly stabilized Konoha's political situation by selling off the legacy left by Senju Hashirama, and this will not have any follow-up!"
"It was an act of drinking poison to quench thirst..."
"If the Mizukage wanted to, he could do it! But what the Mizukage desires is long-term peace and stability for Kirigakure, maintaining internal unity and stability for a considerable period of time..."
"Instead of short-sightedly handing out welfare benefits and dragging things out day by day!"
Uchiha Madara said slowly:
" Kisame, you need to learn to see through appearances to the essence. A village that thrives like boiling oil on a raging fire can collapse in an instant. A seemingly perfect situation is just an illusion. This has happened more than once in Konoha's history..."
"Back then, Konoha boasted the God of Shinobi and the Asura of Shinobi. How glorious it was! It seemed like they were about to march across the Shinobi World at any moment."
"But what happened after that? Both pillars collapsed one after another, leaving only Senju Tobirama, a mediocre man who couldn't even handle peace negotiations with Kumogakure and died in the First Shinobi World War."
Uchiha Madara subtly added a bit of his own personal touch...
Kisame nodded thoughtfully, his gaze unconsciously filled with a hint of reverence.
These are the leaders of our village...
Truly cultured and strategic!
Kimimaro looked at Uchiha Madara with considerable surprise.
This statement sounds extremely misleading at first glance.
"If this were in my past, I probably would have believed it, right?"
"Fortunately, Great Uncle Tenzo explained the operating logic of this great village of Konoha to me..." Kimimaro unconsciously felt a sense of superiority. Hyuga Tenzo had explained it to him in great detail.
The underlying ruling logic of all Hidden Village in the Shinobi World is highly homogeneous.
Ninjas are tools; villages operate through oppressive rules and plundering during wars. Sacrificing individuals and exploiting the lower classes are ironclad rules for survival. Otherwise, they simply cannot cope with the intense environment of frequent warfare.
Uchiha Madara's statement aligns well with the survival understanding of the Shinobi World for nearly a thousand years.
It's like a boss who keeps his factory afloat by Tenten cutting employee wages, only to hear that the factory next door has abolished the bottom-ranking elimination system, provides compensation for worker injuries and fatalities, and raised base wages.
The first reaction is definitely not "ambitious vision and industrial upgrading", but "this kind of business will go bankrupt sooner or later".
Everyone's producing the same tools, so it doesn't make sense that you were getting beaten up a few years ago, but now you're doing something amazing!
This is the natural reaction of most ninjas...
But Kimimaro was different.
With Hyuga Tenzo's extensive tutoring, Kimimaro that Konoha had achieved "industrial upgrading," and that it was pursuing a "small but beautiful" high-tech path.
While producing premium goods, they did not use too much manpower to affect their military capabilities, and they also formed a close-knit group with the Nobles, far ahead of other Hidden Village.
"This guy must be a high-ranking member of Kirigakure..."
"This deception is truly astonishing, but it's still within Great Uncle Tenzo's expectations. He had long anticipated that Kirigakure would think this way..." Kimimaro sincerely exclaimed, "How true it is that the Hyuga are Kaguya's brain!"
Hyuga Tenzo was worried that Kimimaro would relapse into his illness after returning to Kirigakure's environment.
Therefore, he considered in advance how Genji and others would restructure the organization if they understood Konoha's advantages, taking all aspects into account... As Konoha Committee Member specifically responsible for "matters concerning Kirigakure," Hyuga Tenzo's work was undeniably thorough...
However, Tenzo himself certainly didn't expect that the first "enemy" he was dealing with through these preventative measures was not Kirigakure, but the renowned Shinobi World Asura of Shinobi!
Xue echoed Kimimaro's words, but inwardly she was also disdainful.
As a member who had long ago conspired with Kimimaro to defect, Yuki heard Tenzo's instructions from Kimimaro.
And even without discussing these principles...
The Third Mizukage's persecution of the Ice Release Ninja Clan alone was enough to fill Yuki with immense resentment...
His family members have died or gone to jail; doesn't he, the person directly involved, know whether he was wronged or not?
"May I ask who you are?"
Kisame asked respectfully, "I'd like to learn more from you in the future; you're truly amazing..."
Clearly, Kisame, who was too obsessed with Kirigakure, had been completely swayed by Madara.
Terumi Mei's eyes narrowed.
She was also very curious about who the Kirigakure Uchiha Madara actually was...
Judging from their aura, they are most likely Kirigakure Ninja, but that's not always the case...
Uchiha Madara a cold smile.
" Genji " appeared from a distance, slowly Earth Flow over, and glanced at Kisame and the others.
Kisame and the others immediately knelt down and greeted, " Genji!"
"Hmm..." This is naturally not Genji, but merely a disguised body of White Zetsu Ah Huo.
He subtly displayed his Chakra to prove his identity.
The strength of White Zetsu lies in this.
Not only could it blend into the earth, but it could also perfectly mimic the Chakra of a ninja who had come into contact with it, making it as indistinguishable as a " Wood Clone." "Confirmed, this is Genji..." Kisame felt relieved, and his last doubts were dispelled.
"You must always keep these words I'm telling you in your hearts."
"You are all promising talents from Kirigakure, but you are still young and easily misled by the strange current situation in Konoha. So, I'm here to warn you in case you go astray..."
To prepare for today's performance, White Zetsu Ah Huo rehearsed excitedly for a long time...
It sighed and tapped its cane on the ground:
"But this is against the rules. Kirigakure ninja should be unconditionally loyal to Kirigakure. Any wavering is a violation of the Ninja Code."
"So, not only for your own sake, but also to avoid causing me trouble, you should pretend that what I said today never happened, and focus on working for Kirigakure. Don't waste my efforts..."
White Zetsu Ah Huo perfectly portrayed a highly respected elder who showed leniency out of appreciation for talent, and also added to Genji's prudent self-preservation qualities...
Uchiha Madara couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
"This Ah Huo..."
"After being strengthened by the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, and having read books and always staying by my side, he can be quite useful."
"Not much worse than Black Zetsu and Tobi!"
Kisame and Terumi Mei had no more doubts, and their voices were filled with gratitude. "Thank you Genji! We will never forget this kindness..." Kimimaro and Yuki sneered inwardly.
"It really was that old geezer's scheme! No wonder his words were so convincing!"
"Alright, you guys wait for others to come and pick me up, I have important matters to attend to..." White Zetsu Ah Huo waved his hand, and left together with Uchiha Madara, who controlled the Anbu White Zetsu. After they left...
Kisame turned back and glanced in the direction of Konoha, sighing in his heart.
"Such a beautiful village, was it just a false revival before its decline? It's truly a pity..."
"But after all, it's not my village. Enjoying a year of peace and quiet is already quite good..."
Kisame couldn't help but wonder, what kind of village would these visionary Kirigakure leaders ultimately govern?
Obviously.
When Kisame sees the increasingly tense and conflict-ridden Kirigakure, Uchiha Madara's rhetoric will crumble on its own.
The reality is far too brutal to be concealed with words.
The truth speaks for itself.
But that's not the key point.
Madara only needs Kisame and the others to pass on the wrong information to Kirigakure, and for it to spread rapidly among the higher-ups, creating an intense desire for Konoha... Once the fire is lit, it can't be stopped.
As for Kisame himself, he was just an unknown, slightly talented henchman.
Any thoughts or changes he may have...
Even the Asura of Shinobi don't care.
" Ah Huo, you did a great job today..."
The Graveyard of Mountains, written by Madara and White Zetsu Ah Huo through remote communication:
"How's the situation in Sky Hidden Village going?"
" Lord Madara, we have obtained all their intelligence; all that's left is for you to take control of their leader! However, even with working overtime to restore their armed forces, it will still take some time..."
The cheerful voice of White Zetsu Ah Huo drifted over.
The praise from Madara made White Zetsu Ah Huo very happy.
This is also because it is the first time it has performed a "brain-intensive" task, which fundamentally distinguishes it from other White Zetsu.
White Zetsu Ah Huo has a dream.
As it grows smarter, it comes to understand the ultimate question: why Lord Madara and the Hokage, who should be on good terms, are so awkwardly at odds...
In its mind, this was a more important question about life than "what it feels like to poop".
However, Ah Huo didn't dare to ask Madara directly, so he kept it to himself and planned to study it slowly...
"The leader of the Sky Hidden Village can be controlled at will..."
Uchiha Madara nodded slightly:
"This village has no reason to exist anymore. The only purpose of Sky Hidden is to remind Hiruzen Sarutobi that the Chain of Hatred in the Shinobi World cannot be broken..."
"I will have the Sky Hidden Village empty its coffers and spare no expense in producing all types of combat Ninja Tool. Otherwise, even with my command, sending them there will only make Hiruzen Sarutobi laugh at us!"
In fact, Uchiha Madara could also control a true Genji.
The reason they didn't do that was because Madara felt it was too rough and not elegant.
Even if his Genjutsu is powerful enough, controlling a person's mind always requires constant adjustments.
A Genji isn't worth him going to such lengths, wasting his energy researching Hiruzen Sarutobi and restoring his body...
Moreover, any technique will always leave a trace.
The undetectable nature of Open Conspiracy is unmatched by Genjutsu; everything is simply going with the flow.
White Zetsu Ah Huo blinked.
It sensed something different in Uchiha Madara's words...
What does it mean that this village has no reason to exist?
White Zetsu Ah Huo really wanted to ask, "Is it because you attacked Konoha before, without my control?"
" Lord Madara has such strange logic..." Ah Huo thought to himself.
"How are Black Zetsu and Tobi doing?" Uchiha Madara asked again.
" Obito is still the same as before, training with Kakashi and Might Guy all day, grinning like an idiot at home looking at Hokage photos, helping old ladies cross the street and stuff like that..."
Ah Huo pondered, "Right, he always goes to see Shisui and Aosui!"
Uchiha Madara up at the mention of Aosui.
This is the last Konoha ninja, besides Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Mito, who can interest him...
After all, she resembles her younger brother and also seems to have some connection to Izuna's Chakra.
" Hiruzen Sarutobi's most fatal weakness is that he doesn't understand the Uchiha!"
Uchiha Madara laughed loudly, "He actually let Aosui join Root! Now, this whole game has the advantage in every aspect. I know what he's thinking..."
"It's not that I have bad intentions; I simply want Danzo and the Uchiha to reconcile, and for Aosui, as Danzo's apprentice, to help improve relations between the Uchiha and the village..."
"This seems like a no-brainer, but how sensitive is Aosui, an outstanding Uchiha?"
"Even though Hiruzen Sarutobi held a Fireside Chat to restrict Danzo and the Root's movements, how could that idiot who can only clumsily imitate Senju Tobirama possibly behave?"
"He must be trying to influence Aosui with his clumsy thinking!"
"This kind of low-level darkness will undoubtedly quickly fuel Aosui's doubts about Konoha, exposing Konoha's most despicable aspects to the Uchiha!"
"Not only that, Hiruzen Sarutobi also absorbed the Uchiha Yashiro into Root, and more and more Uchiha are sinking into darkness. Only Izuna could control this situation..."
Uchiha Madara said with certainty.
He had another idea in mind...
Madara was certain that Izuna's Chakra resided within Aosui...
However, he couldn't be sure whether Izuna's Chakra had its own consciousness, while Madara hoped it did.
In that case, Danzo's actions are excellent evidence to prove the Eye of the Moon Plan!
If Hiruzen Sarutobi's views on the Uchiha, he wouldn't think Madara was wrong.
One of the biggest challenges in bringing the Uchiha together is that the clan's emotions are extremely unstable.
Those who received favors, like Yashiro, are relatively easy to deal with, but others will always have some reservations.
Today might be normal, but tomorrow they'll come up with some strange logic that's hard to observe and hard to deduce...
It's really exhausting.
It will take at least several years of indoctrination with the Will of Fire to form a relatively stable ideological imprint in this clan. Until then, the Uchiha will remain an unstable factor in Konoha...
This was also Hiruzen Sarutobi's intention in reviving Senju Tobirama.
Only by becoming an Uchiha can one perceive every unstable factor up close.
Throughout Konoha and even the entire Shinobi World, only Tobirama possessed the ability and interest to genuinely and perfectly execute this arduous task...
As long as Tobirama, Hiruzen Sarutobi won't have to deal with the complicated Uchiha...
Aosui will take action!
" Ah Huo, what do you think of what I said? Aosui can't bear Danzo's darkness..."
Uchiha Madara said with a hint of smugness, " Hiruzen Sarutobi is still too green!"
This time, Ah Huo stopped complaining and said seriously:
" Lord Madara is indeed insightful!"
This is indeed reasonable and logical...
However, this is predicated on Danzo's darkness truly being greater than " Aosui "...
"How are those brats, Nagato, doing?" Uchiha Madara continued to ask.
"Well..." Ah Huo scratched his head:
" Black Zetsu has been following them... You said you'd need to use your power to retrieve Nagato's Rinnegan in case of unforeseen circumstances." "According to the last report, the situation seems to have changed somewhat. Hanzo has been actively consolidating various organizations within Amegakure, Nagato and his group have also come under his notice."
"Furthermore, they're heavily promoting their friendship with Konoha in Amegakure, claiming that the Second Shinobi World War was instigated by Sunagakure and Iwagakure, making it seem like they're planning a deep collaboration with Konoha..."
"It seems the Rinnegan can no longer be hidden. Don't you think so?"
Uchiha Madara waved his hand. "See, you're in such a hurry again... Ah Huo, you're a different kind of White Zetsu. I hope you aim to become someone like Tobi."
Ah Huo nodded solemnly, listening intently to Lord Madara's profound insights.
"With Black Zetsu and White Zetsu around, it wouldn't matter if we exposed our Rinnegan in front of Hanzo..."
"I'd much rather Hanzo and his group attacked Nagato! Kill all his comrades, so that this cowardly but talented brat would understand the cruelty of the Shinobi World..."
Uchiha Madara recalled the three years he spent watching Frog TV, and his lips twitched.
One can only say that he truly lives up to his reputation as Hiruzen Sarutobi's disciple.
That brat named Jiraiya is truly God-Man among ninjas...
Upon discovering the Rinnegan, he was merely shocked for a moment, then acted as if he hadn't seen it at all, without a trace of greed, and diligently taught Nagato and the others Ninjutsu for three years...
They went back and didn't even tell Konoha, as if the Rinnegan were just some random cabbage growing on the roadside!
Uchiha Madara pondered for a long time but still couldn't understand Jiraiya's logic...
What does it mean exactly?
It can only be said that, in terms of fanaticism, the former Successor of Mount Myoboku was in no way inferior to the Uchiha.
Uchiha Madara sighed softly, then analyzed for Ah Huo:
"That brat Hanzo was actually a decent ninja back then, but as he got older, his spirit faded, and he gradually became nothing more than a cripple clinging to life..."
"People like this have abandoned the Ninja Way and their dreams; all they think about is consolidating their ridiculous power."
"Will Hanzo engage in genuine peace talks with Konoha? At most, he'll only be thinking of using Konoha..."
A sharp glint flashed in Uchiha Madara's eyes:
"If Hanzo doesn't have the guts to take the Rinnegan, then I'll let Danzo know! His relationship with Amegakure is just one of mutual exploitation. Judging from his clumsy imitation of Tobirama, he'll definitely try every means to seize it."
"In that case, Nagato can be completely used by me."
The initial candidate for Uchiha Madara's Spokesperson Project was Nagato.
Although he has now decided to take action himself, if he could recruit Nagato, it would actually be more cost-effective than Obito... After all, Nagato's body, which has been modified by the Rinnegan over many years, is the most suitable for reviving him!
The reason for choosing a different Spokesperson Plan is simply because Uchiha Madara was Jiraiya...
Ah Huo nodded in sudden realization.
But then it blinked and discovered a blind spot.
Why was Lord Madara so certain that Hanzo's lost spirit would never be rekindled?
"Actually, didn't Lord Madara himself recover from being depressed and influenced by Hiruzen Sarutobi? Now he's full of energy Tenten and looks ten years younger than before..."
Thinking of this, Ah Huo quickly slapped himself, stopping his presumptuous idea.
How could you think of Lord Madara like that?
Lord Madara has not lost his spirit or lingered on in vain. As long as he lives, he will always be invincible and an No-Man Asura of Shinobi!
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Konoha.
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt the Fire Sealing Method within his body, experiencing a wondrous sensation flowing through it.
A raging fire erupted on his right index finger, the intense heat scorching his left arm.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi only felt a slight burning sensation and did not find it unbearable.
"Has my fire resistance increased again? This might be related to my exceptional mastery of Fire Nature Chakra Nature Transformation. After all, the Sarutobi Clan excels in Fire Release, and I've been proficient in them since childhood..."
"Once we get to other attributes, the speed will probably slow down."
"Once I've mastered fire resistance, I'll choose Water Nature as my next resistance..." Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flashed as he thought of the Kirigakure Exchange Students had left Konoha.
The Hokage lit his Tobacco Pipe, exhaled a puff of smoke, and shook his head with a hint of regret.
In his view, with the departure of the Kirigakure Exchange Students, a war between Konoha and Kirigakure would no longer be possible.
Even if the Third Mizukage were insane, he couldn't possibly ignore the intelligence brought by Kisame and the others, and fight against Konoha, whose organization and cohesion were so terrifying... So things might only turn around after Kimimaro, Yuki, and the others defect.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't do anything about it.
After all, he couldn't very well tell Terumi Mei, Kisame, and the others not to tell the Third Mizukage about the current situation in Konoha, could he?
Doing this is no different from burying your head in the sand.
"Although I really want Kirigakure and the Land of Water, there's nothing I can do about it."
"It's always a good thing that there's no war. How can things always go according to my wishes?" Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed.
In his view, the Nobles of the Land of Water were a gold mine.
After the Third Mizukage's antics, the Bloody Mist Village will undoubtedly instill an indelible sense of panic among the Land of Water's Nobles, making it a natural fit for Konoha to enter the fray and make their mark...
We don't use violence, we just do business, and we follow the rules and provide good products.
They're worlds apart...
Furthermore, the island geography of the Land of Land of Water sea, is exceptionally suitable for serving as a large-scale warehouse-style factory, becoming Konoha's logistical hub...
"What a pity, what a pity!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi smacked his lips.
At that moment, Danzo rushed in, and was taken aback when he saw Wind-Fire Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions.
Why is Hiruzen roasting himself?
Did you get dizzy from smoking too much?
"What are you doing, Hiruzen?" Danzo stared at the Fire Release in Hiruzen Sarutobi 'Chakra hand. He was a connoisseur and could tell at a glance that it was a rather profound Fire Release nature transformation.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly and did not answer Danzo.
Danzo stared at it for a moment before he realized something was wrong.
Hiruzen isn't afraid of fire? After burning for so long, his fingers are like they've been placed in light, not fire—there's been no change whatsoever! "Wait..." Danzo felt a tightness in his chest. Could he please stop training Hiruzen?!
"What kind of Forbidden Technique is this? I've never heard of it before!"
Danzo said, slightly exasperated:
" The First Hokage said that even the Hokage cannot practice Forbidden Technique at will, which is why the Scroll of Sealing was established to prohibit so many of Teacher Tobirama's techniques!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed.
Why are you in such a hurry that you're even using Hashirama to put a label on yourself?
"If Teacher Tobirama heard you say that, he wouldn't be happy..." Hiruzen Sarutobi said quietly.
Danzo looked sullen, but still insisted, "Just tell me whether the First Hokage said it or not!"
He knew perfectly well that there was no reason to restrict Hiruzen Sarutobi's training, but he just couldn't help but say a few words.
"Of course I said it..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed lightly. "I practice Forbidden Technique, but they weren't invented by Teacher Tobirama. They were the result of Lady Mito and his father, who specially approved my practice of them."
"If the First Hokage knew, he probably wouldn't say anything, don't you think?"
Danzo felt as if he had suffered internal injuries.
He decided that he would never again engage in verbal sparring with Hiruzen based on their names...
Danzo felt incredibly stupid...
And I forgot again, in this aspect, who can beat Hiruzen?
Mito, the First Hokage, Teacher Tobirama, and even Uchiha Madara were brought up!
It's so good at elevating people...
"Snort...
"My Wind Release Chakra Mode will be completed soon!" Danzo's mood improved somewhat when he thought of how Aosui had perfected his Ninjutsu.
He will also become the "unique" ninja that Hiruzen mentioned!
"Then congratulations, Danzo..." Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile, knowing in his heart that Tobirama had probably exerted his power.
This is also one of the major uses of Tobirama's resurrection...
With his Ninjutsu development abilities, Tobirama, having relinquished the burden of Hokage, had the capacity to help Konoha's strong ninjas expand their potential... Hiruzen Sarutobi was also an option, but he was busy solidifying his own potential and didn't have much time.
"Let's sign this contract!"
"It's about my apprentice, Aosui! He's applied to cooperate with the Aburame Clan ninjas..." Danzo handed a document to Hiruzen Sarutobi. Damn Orochimaru, he even has to get in his way with this!
But Danzo wasn't afraid. He could just go after Hiruzen; why would he be disgusted by something like this?
Although Danzo's tone was harsh, Hiruzen Sarutobi was not annoyed.
For Danzo, the tone of voice didn't matter; what mattered was that he finally understood he needed to follow the proper procedures...
This is what growing up is like...
Hiruzen Sarutobi has a fatherly feeling about him.
"Um?"
"To treat Tomie, a female ninja from the Uchiha Clan, you need to research special medical Kikaichū?"
"Who is this Tomie..." Hiruzen Sarutobi initially wanted to write it down without hesitation, since it was Teacher Tobirama's request, and he should agree to anything that wasn't too unreasonable. However, the reason for initiating the project was too strange, so Hiruzen Sarutobi still asked.
"It was the woman I found for Aosui. She's run into some minor problems, but you're not responsible for them!" Danzo said, his tone fierce but his voice weak.
He didn't want Hiruzen Sarutobi to know that he had found a sickly person for Teacher Tobirama's descendant.
So embarrassing...
"Are you going to find a woman from the Uchiha for Tobirama -Teacher Tobirama?"
" Danzo is really something..."
" Teacher Tobirama is so strange. He wants to experience romance, but wasn't Uzumaki Shio a perfect girl? Hashirama also dated a Uzumaki woman, why doesn't he continue this fine tradition..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself, then decided to sign anyway.
Respect Teacher Tobirama's freedom to choose his romantic partner!
Besides, it's about treating and saving lives, so what problems could possibly arise?
This is a good thing...
"Alright, Hiruzen!"
"I'm leaving. Remember to think about how to deal with Hanzo. That old bastard is visiting the village in a week. Knowing him as I do, he's definitely up to no good..."
"He can't possibly cooperate obediently with Konoha!"
Danzo rushed off, eager to use the list to Wind-Fire with " Aosui " and prove his master's connections were indeed strong. Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Danzo figure with a smirk, thinking to himself:
"I really enjoyed spending time with Teacher Tobirama! Even running errands was fun..."
" Hanzo..."
Thinking of this name, Hiruzen Sarutobi also fell into deep thought.
Could Hanzo truly be sincere?
#
Amegakure.
The leader's office.
Hanzo stretched his limbs, pacing back and forth restlessly.
He sighed after a moment, sat back down, and stared at the paper in front of him.
On top of that, there was written the character "" written on the back of the paper, which he wrote unconsciously.
One " Hiruzen Sarutobi "!
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