Kumogakure's Destruction Once More!

Ban's movements were incredibly swift.

At the same time he announced the appointment of the Hokage, he quickly dispatched a group of the Uchiha Clan elites with a strong fighting spirit to the capital of the Land of Fire.

The objective was clear: to eliminate the so-called nobles and completely seize power in the capital.

Madara headed straight for Kumogakure.

Accompanying him were two Senju Clan — Hashirama and Tobirama— who had been suppressed and forcibly taken away by Uchiha Yoru with special chains.

However, the night did not control their consciousness or speech.

Along the way, Senju Hashirama pleaded and coaxed, repeating words like "Konoha," "peace," and "protection" hundreds of times, each word filled with sorrow and emotion. He tried several times to recall his feelings for Madara.

However, these moving words were like the wind blowing past Madara's ears, leaving him completely unmoved.

"Madara... Konoha is our dream..."

"Have you forgotten all the promises we made together...?"

"Konoha is everyone's home, a symbol of hope..."

In contrast to his brother's earnest advice, Senju Tobirama displayed his usual sharp tongue and prejudice.

Even bound by Chakra chains, he continued his relentless cursing, repeatedly uttering the words that would kill Uchiha Clan who heard them:

"The Uchiha Clan are inherently dangerous! Your nature is destruction, betrayal, and revenge!"

"I told you long ago you were a menace! I should have killed you long ago!!"

"The Uchiha Clan will ultimately destroy the entire Ninja World!"

Faced with his two brothers, one chattering incessantly and the other cursing incessantly, Madara simply smiled coldly.

"Interesting... one clings to old dreams, the other is full of hatred."

"Your so-called 'ideas' are nothing more than things built on your power."

"You always say I'm crazy—but now, the one who's really crazy isn't me, it's you."

Hashirama's eyes flickered slightly. "You really believe this is the right path?"

Ban smiled calmly, "This isn't 'correct,' it's the only one."

Their footprints traversed mountains and rivers, heading straight for the Cloud Village.

This is not just an expedition, but also a declaration --

Uchiha Madara will conquer the Ninja World with an iron fist, rather than by talking about empty ideals.

Kumogakure, thunder echoed through the valleys, and battle horns reverberated through the mountains.

The First Raikage stood atop the village gate, his cloak billowing, crackling with lightning, his gaze sweeping across the surroundings like thunder. Behind him stood the strongest elite troops of Cloud Village, each with a tense expression and a murderous aura.

Behind a giant rock outside the village, a group of Chunin were talking in hushed tones:

"You all remember, right? Back then, the First Hokage was all smiles at the Five Kage Summit, separating the Tailed Beast, claiming it was for 'balancing power'."

"Ha, what a joke. The Ninja World is still engulfed in war."

"Senju Hashirama's so-called ideals were nothing but empty talk."

"How could the strong possibly divide up their own resources? That's not peace, it's a naive fantasy."

"The God of Shinobi? That's hilarious."

As soon as the words were spoken, a sense of oppression enveloped the surroundings. In the silence, two dark figures gradually approached the Kumogakure.

Those were Uchiha Yoru and Uchiha Madara.

Behind the two were Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama, bound by Chakra chains. Although their faces were expressionless, their powerful aura still made the surrounding ninjas feel an invisible pressure.

A ninja rushed over, his face pale. "Lord Raikage! Madara and the Senju Clan brothers from Konoha have arrived!"

"The God of the Ninja World and the Asura of the Ninja World?"

The First Raikage's expression changed slightly, and he whispered, "What exactly are these guys trying to do...?"

Just as he was about to give the order, the ground suddenly shook violently.

Boom--!!

As if a god had descended, enormous trees burst forth from the depths of the earth, instantly tearing the valleys of the Land of Lightning into deep fissures.

The watchtower collapsed with a crash, the village wall broke, and the Cloud Village ninjas retreated in disarray.

Raikage roared, "Enemy attack! All troops—highest alert!"

However, at that moment, Tobirama's Flying Thunder God Kunai sliced through the air and instantly struck the Raikage's shoulder. Water Release: Water Severing Wave was like a blade, and blood splattered.

The Raikage did not back down. His Lightning Release Chakra erupted violently, and lightning instantly condensed into armor. The Lightning Release: Lightning Armor shattered the surrounding Water Release afterimages.

He roared, "Invading Cloud Village?!"

"Senju Hashirama, how dare you break your promise!!!"

The Raikage of each generation is known for his fortitude, never easily retreating in the face of any formidable foe. However, the enemy before him is one he cannot afford to underestimate.

Just as Raikage was closing in on the enemy, suddenly, a huge Wood Dragon burst out of the ground and tightly wrapped itself around his body.

That's Senju Hashirama's Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!

At this moment, Hashirama had just recovered his Chakra through Uchiha Yoru, and his body was brimming with powerful energy.

The Raikage mustered all his strength, unleashing his Chakra to struggle free, but the Flying Thunder God struck him precisely Kunai more, splattering blood from his left shoulder!

Despite his severe injuries, Raikage did not yield. He knelt on the ground, but his stubborn spirit remained undiminished.

Just then, Uchiha Madara finally appeared.

He stood still, his eyes cold. Although he hadn't made a move himself, the almost invincible suppression before him was completely dominated by the Senju Clan Brothers.

Uchiha Yoru slowly stepped out of the shadows, his voice as icy as ice, exuding a strong sense of oppression:

"What kind of bullshit promise is that? That's a relic of the old days."

"Times have changed!"

"It seems your loyalty will ultimately be tested with blood."

Before he could finish speaking, Hashirama clenched his fist, his Wood Release Chakra surging, and hundreds of wooden spikes shot out from the ground, completely sealing off all of Cloud Village's resistance.

Ban strode forward, stepping over the blood-stained ruins, his tone icy:

"Those of you who were just laughing at Hashiramar, now you see the result, don't you?"

"A bunch of useless trash who can't even dance!"

His gaze swept over Hashirama and Tobirama; although they remained silent, their faces were filled with helplessness and confusion.

Madara coldly replied, "Hashirama, everything you've done is nothing but a foolish fantasy."

"Now we have come—to settle accounts with these 'traitors of peace'."

Night lowered his head, his gaze calmly fixed on Raikage kneeling in a pool of blood, his voice devoid of any emotion:

"I just don't like this skin color."

Before he could finish speaking, Ye casually waved his hand, and the First Raikage vanished into thin air, his soul erased along with him.

The remaining resistance fighters of Cloud Village were immediately thrown into panic, but the Senju Clan brothers did not stop. The attacks of wooden spikes and Flying Thunder God continued to sweep in like a tidal wave.

Hashirama closed his eyes in silence, Tobirama angrily, but neither of them could escape the overwhelming pressure.

In this battle, the Senju Clan brothers of Konoha were enough to destroy everything in Cloud Village.

Afterwards, Uchiha Madara also sent people to take over the Cloud Village and the Land of Lightning.

Kumogakure has been destroyed once again!