Danzo Comes Looking for Tianqi
"How... how did you know?!"
Seeing Jue's shocked expression, Tianqi enjoyed it. "You don't need to know where he found out. Go and pass on the message." With that, Tianqi left the forest.
"This guy, no, I must inform Lord Madara immediately!" White Zetsu paused for a moment, then immediately melted into the earth and disappeared.
Upon arriving before Madara, White Zetsu relayed Tianqi's message and the matter of the Tailed Beast to Madara.
Although Madara was still shocked after hearing White Zetsu's words, he remained unusually calm and silent.
"Lord Madara, are you alright?" White Zetsu.
"I'm fine. You go and continue to observe Tianqi. I want to see just how far he can go," Ban said with a gloomy expression.
"Alright then, Lord Madara," Zetsu said, and then disappeared from Madara's sight.
At this moment, Madara no longer wanted to dwell on where Tianqi got the Tailed Beast. He realized that Tianqi definitely had a secret, and a big one at that.
One or two things could be a coincidence, but it seems that Tianqi knows everything about him. How is that possible? No one but Jue and himself could know about his affairs, and no one could possibly tell him. He couldn't possibly guess it either. Tianqi must have learned about his plans from some secret.
"Tianqi, where did you get this incredible encounter from?" Recalling Tianqi's behavior along the way, Ban felt increasingly uneasy.
Tianqi was unaware that Ban had already guessed he was using cheats. At that moment, he was enjoying a cup of tea in the camp, savoring the last moments of peace before the battle.
"Wow, it's rare to be able to enjoy life so peacefully before the war even starts," Tianqi said, crossing his legs, holding a teacup, and leisurely gazing at the scenery outside.
"Tianqi, can't you show some respect for war? How can you be so leisurely when war is about to break out?" Zhan walked into Tianqi's house and glared at Tianqi, who was leisurely drinking tea.
"Relax, Zhan. It's just facing a few major ninja villages. It's nothing serious. Have a cup of tea," Tianqi said, brewing Zhan a cup of tea.
"If I had your strength, I wouldn't be nervous either," Zhan said, downing the tea Tianqi had given him in one gulp. "Ouch, it's so hot!"
"Take your time when you drink tea; you can't rush things," Tianqi said, pouring Zhan another cup of hot tea.
"Never mind, I'd better go patrol the camp. Drinking tea isn't really my thing," Zhan said, and walked out of Tianqi's residence.
Meanwhile, in Konoha, Sarutobi Hiruzen stared at the intelligence report in his hand, his mouth agape in shock. "How is this possible? Has Tianqi gone mad?"
The intelligence report stated that Uchiha Tianqi had attacked the four great ninja villages and declared war on them, boasting that he would challenge the major powers on the northern border of the Land of Fire to become the new God of Shinobi. Moreover, the Four Great Nations were already gathering ninjas.
"A madman! This madman! Someone, quickly go and inform the elders and Lady Mito!"
Half an hour later, Danzo and Uzumaki Mito arrived at the conference room in the Hokage Building.
"Is something urgent, Monkey? Why did you call us over so urgently?"
"Mito, take a look at this intelligence report. This matter has really escalated." Sarutobi Hiruzen handed Mito the intelligence report he had previously reviewed.
"Monkey, don't be so hasty. You're the Hokage, don't be so careless..." Mito, who had just received the intelligence and was about to advise Sarutobi Hiruzen, was stunned. "This... this can't be right, has he gone mad?"
Tianqi, what exactly are you trying to do? What is your purpose in doing this? Is it really for the title of God of Shinobi? Uzumaki Mito was completely confused. She knew that Tianqi must have had a reason for leaving, but why would he provoke several major powers at the same time? She really didn't understand.
Seeing that even Danzo Lady Mito also picked up the intelligence report and began to read it. After they finished reading it, they finally understood why Mito was so shocked, and they all began to ponder it.
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked around and, seeing that no one was speaking, he said, "Everyone, what do you all think about this?"
"Sarutobi Uchiha Tenchi has gone mad. We must announce to the ninja world that he has defected and has nothing to do with us. We need to sever ties with him immediately!"
"Yes, not only must Sarutobi sever ties with him, but we also need to join the effort to defeat Uchiha Tianqi, otherwise we might become targets of attacks from several major nations as well."
Listening to what Homura and Koharu said, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, then looked at Danzo, "Danzo, what's your opinion?"
"Me? What opinion do I have? If I were to suggest joining Uchiha Tianqi's team to fight against the Four Great Nations, I doubt you would agree. It's best not to ask me anymore," Danzo waved his hand dismissively.
As expected, after hearing Danzo's words Sarutobi Hiruzen rolled his eyes and skipped over him. He really didn't understand why Danzo and Tianqi, who used to be mortal enemies, were now increasingly biased towards Uchiha Tianqi.
"Lady Mito, what do you think we should do?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked Uzumaki Mito for her opinion.
"Sigh! Monkey, you're the Hokage, the decision is yours. I'm old, I won't get involved in the affairs of the higher-ups anymore. You guys discuss it, I'm tired, I'm leaving now." With a sigh, Mito left dejectedly. Whether it was because she had misjudged Tianqi or because she was truly getting old, she decided never to get involved in the affairs of the Konoha High Command again.
"Lady Mito?" Sarutobi Hiruzen tried to persuade Uzumaki Mito to stay, but seeing that she wasn't coming back, Sarutobi Hiruzen and gave up.
"Sigh, let's gather Orochimaru and the others back in the village to prepare for the battle against Uchiha Tianqi." Sarutobi Hiruzen discussed with the others for a while longer before adjourning the meeting. From then on, Konoha began its active preparations for battle.
Danzo, Tianqi returned to the Root, also contacted Tianqi in his own unique way.
Three days later, Tianqi, wearing an Anbu mask and using the name Sani, arrived at Root.
"I didn't expect you to dare show up in Konoha. Aren't you afraid this is a trap?" Danzo in his chair in the Root office, looked at the masked man in front of him with a complicated expression.
"A trap? I believe you wouldn't do that, Danzo." Tianqi removed his mask and looked at Danzo with a smile.
"Hmph, you've really stirred up trouble this time. The Four Great Nations, including Konoha, are all preparing to attack you. Tell me, why are they doing this?"
"Heh, I can defeat several major powers, isn't that exactly what you wanted? Then I'll go easy on Konoha on the battlefield, and Konoha will secure its position as the number one Shinobi World. Instead of thanking me, you question me, which makes me very sad." Tianqi didn't answer Danzo but instead teased him.
"Hmph, no need to change the subject. Let's not even talk about whether your small force can withstand the attacks of several major powers. Even if it can, do you really think you can win in the end? Just tell us your purpose." He didn't care about Tianqi's teasing at all. Now he just wanted to know Tianqi's ultimate goal.