Totem of Undying

The pattern on the card was a blocky little person, dark gold in color with a pair of emerald green eyes.

"Totem of Undying!??"

Clutching the card, Uchiha Gen exclaimed in shock; this pattern was unmistakable to anyone who had ever played Minecraft.

Epic: Totem of Undying

Source World: Game - Minecraft

Card Category: Consumable item.

Description: When suffering a fatal injury, it shatters to alter the reality of the holder's imminent death. Upon shattering, it grants a triple-layer buff, ensuring that no one can interfere with the life of the person holding this item.

Isn't this just a buffed-up version of Izanagi...

Holding the card, Uchiha Gen's heart skipped a beat. A single chance to cheat death... combined with his pair of Sharingan, he now had three chances to survive the unsurvivable.

"With the Totem of Undying, I only need to master the Flying Thunder God technique now, and I can let loose and find more people to farm card draws."

Uchiha Gen squeezed his palm, manifesting the Totem of Undying. Looking at the badge-like object that appeared in his hand, a look of anticipation flickered in his eyes.

As long as he mastered the Flying Thunder God, unless someone could kill him four times in an instant, he couldn't imagine a way he would die.

In a land filled with wind and sand, inside the conference room of Sunagakure.

The Third Kazekage sat at the head of the table, his expression grave as he studied the slip of paper in his hand for a moment before gesturing for the person behind him to display it to everyone present.

"The latest intelligence: Konoha has reacted quickly. They have already dispatched ninja units to the front lines. Furthermore, Konoha's vanguard arrived last night and wiped out thirty percent of our established defensive lines in a single night. Konoha... remains the formidable Konoha it has always been."

The Third Kazekage spoke softly, his face dark.

"Though Konoha is still the formidable Konoha, our Sunagakure is no longer the Sunagakure of the past. Lord Kazekage, this time, we will win."

No sooner had the Third Kazekage finished speaking than Rasa, standing behind him, spoke up loudly.

Looking at the strongest Kazekage in history—and his teacher—Rasa's eyes were filled with respect.

"Indeed, this time, we will surely win! This time, Amegakure has suddenly declared war on two nations. While Amegakure may be nothing but clowns, we cannot afford to ignore them with a man like Hanzo in their ranks.

Chiyo! I leave Amegakure to you. Lead three thousand Suna-nin and a puppet unit to the front. Hanzo is not easy to deal with; do not engage him directly unless necessary. Amegakure is ultimately just a sideshow; ensure our vital forces are primarily used to deal with Konoha.

As for Konoha, Ebizo, the front line is yours. I will fully support you with whatever manpower you need, including myself and... the Jinchuriki.

You all know the current state of our village. In order for the children who have yet to grow up to have more expansive lands to thrive in, this time... it will be total war! It is also the battle for Sunagakure's resurgence! So, everyone! I beg of you! Please, bring victory back to Sunagakure!"

As the Third Kazekage spoke, he stood up and bowed deeply to everyone with great emotion.

Seeing this, everyone in the conference room returned the bow in unison.

"Leave that fellow Hanzo to me. I am also curious to see whose poison is stronger, his or mine. For the sake of the children of Sunagakure, it is time for the Flower of Suna to bloom once more."

Chiyo stepped forward to gently help the Third Kazekage up, her voice firm.

Although she would rather be at home accompanying her young grandson, just as the Third Kazekage said, the children of Sunagakure needed more land.

Sasori, Grandma will bring you a better life.

"Then, announce it to the ninja world! Sunagakure formally declares war on Konoha!"

The day after Uchiha Gen and his team arrived at the front, news of Sunagakure's formal declaration of war against Konoha spread throughout the ninja world.

Land of Lightning, Kumogakure.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Sunagakure is still the same as ever. The moment a war starts, they go straight for Konoha's throat. Dodai, tell me, should we get involved in this war?"

The Third Raikage A looked at the intelligence in his hand with a sneer. After crumpling the paper into a ball and tossing it into a nearby trash bin, he raised his eyes to ask Dodai, who was standing to the side.

He was accustomed to consulting this man of intellect regarding such matters.

"This war was initiated by Hanzo of the Salamander from Amegakure. While we knew he wouldn't be able to hold back forever, I didn't expect him to actually start a war.

The core of this conflict will inevitably revolve around the three nations of Wind, Fire, and Rain. There is no need for us in Kumogakure to participate in their war; there is little to be gained from fighting them."

Dodai shook his head slightly. He wasn't surprised by Hanzo's move; after all, while the five great ninja villages were incompatible, there was an unspoken consensus among them.

That was, the ninja world only needed five great villages. Hanzo's strength and ambition destined Amegakure to be deliberately targeted.

Everyone knew it, but no one would say it out loud.

"Not getting involved?"

The Third Raikage A frowned upon hearing this. He actually quite wanted to have a hearty, unrestrained slaughter on the battlefield.

"Yes. Although Kumogakure is strong, we must admit that in terms of raw power, the current Kumogakure cannot keep up with Konoha. The rebellion of the Kinkaku brothers back then dealt a heavy blow to our village.

Therefore, we have no need to intervene in the war between them and Konoha, at least not now. However, we could test Iwagakure.

According to intelligence, Iwagakure ninjas have been appearing frequently within the Land of Rain, and our spies have even tracked the Four-Tails Jinchuriki.

From this, we can infer that Iwagakure also wants to intervene. Unlike us, the Land of Earth is barren and financially strained. Coupled with Iwagakure's policies, they are desperate for war. Once Iwagakure joins this conflict, we can seize the opportunity to enter the fray."

Dodai took out a map and spread it across the Third Raikage A's desk, earnestly explaining why they shouldn't intervene yet, while simultaneously pointing out the most suitable target for their eventual strike.