Karura was startled.
Gaara was instantly captivated by Shukaku's tsundere demeanor, and all the terror he had felt before vanished in an instant.
He turned to Shukaku and asked, "Lord Genichi said you would be my teacher. Can you teach me to defeat Lord Genichi?"
Shukaku leaped off Gaara's shoulder, turned around, crossed its forelegs to its chest, and raised its chin, saying, "Kid, do you know how strong this Genichi you're talking about is?"
Gaara mother said that Genichi is the strongest Ninja World."
Shukaku shrugged. "Although I hate to admit it, but... Genichi's strength is enough to take on nine of me!"
"Nine!"
Shukaku made a hand gesture as he spoke, then proudly declared, "You should know, I am the strongest of the Nine Tailed Beasts!"
"Furthermore, kid, I can teach you to become a strong person."
"However, the strongest are not taught, but earned through their own hard work."
"So, kid, do you need me to teach you?"
Gaara nodded. "Yes!"
"I think you're right!"
Shukaku nodded in satisfaction; this kid seemed alright.
Hmm, he deserves some serious training.
Shukaku then looked at Karura, "Woman, you can leave now. It's time for my lesson."
Seeing that Shukaku was no longer as terrifying as Tailed Beast, Karura was relieved and quickly said, "Then Gaara, Lord Shukaku!"
Hearing the address " Shukaku " pleased Shukaku greatly, and in a good mood, he allowed Karura to stay and observe his teaching.
In the Hokage Office, Tsunade looked at the replies from the various ninja villages and couldn't help but feel indignant, "These bastards, they only care about immediate gains, they're all short-sighted!"
Shita Genichi couldn't help but chuckle to himself, secretly adding, "This brat is not worthy of any advice!"
"Don't be angry, this was expected, wasn't it?"
Shita Genichi offered words of comfort.
Shizune nodded and said, "Actually, if it were us, we probably would also find it difficult to make such a decision, right?"
"After all, although we provided some intelligence, it's all questionable to other ninja villages."
"What was that saying, Genichi?"
Shita Genichi quickly added, "You won't shed tears until you see the coffin!"
"We won't turn back until we break through the southern wall!"
Indeed, the Han culture is profound and extensive.
Tsunade tossed aside the replies from each village, crossed her arms, leaned back in her office chair, and said, "It seems that for a long time we'll have to fight Uchiha Madara and the others ourselves."
Shita Genichi, "After failing to seize the Nine-Tails, Uchiha Madara will shift their focus."
" The Iwagakure will probably regret their decision today."
To be honest, he was somewhat looking forward Nagato the scene of Super Shinra Tensei in Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure.
Moreover, this was also an idea that Shita Genichi in Nagato's mind beforehand.
Tsunade, however, was worried. "If Uchiha Madara others manage to collect the other Tailed Beast, it will be very disadvantageous for us."
Shizune nodded in agreement. "Yes, if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold."
"But it seems we have no way to stop Uchiha Madara from taking the Tailed Beast from other villages, right?"
Shita Genichi, "Of course there's a way."
"What method?"
Tsunade and Shizune asked in unison.
Shita Genichi, "It's simple. We'll take all the Tailed Beast from the other villages first."
Tsunade shook her head. "That would mean we start a war with other ninja villages first, which would also be advantageous for Uchiha Madara and his group."
Shita Genichi: "So, you're just asking for trouble."
"The future is far away, and there's nothing we can do to stop it, so there's no need to think about it. Just focus on doing your best in the present."
"Remember, what determines the future is the present."
"As long as we protect the Nine-Tails and the One-Tail, Uchiha Madara will be unable to achieve their goal."
"While their acquisition of other Tailed Beast will certainly increase their strength, at the same time, other ninja villages will also completely side with us, thus strengthening our power."
"If we actively seek an alliance now, or seize the Tailed Beast first, we will lose the only initiative we have left."
Ten-Tails Jinchuriki?
Let whoever wants to be it be a huge trap.
This is also why Shita Genichi allowed Nagato to possess the Rinnegan and why Uchiha Madara was resurrected.
Black Zetsu wants to revive his mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki.
Shita Genichi also needs it.
However, he needs to control the process well.
If you're not strong enough, Naruto and the others haven't grown up yet, but Six Paths Madara appears and Kaguya Otsutsuki is resurrected, then you're doomed.
Therefore, it carries a certain degree of risk.
But crossing the river by feeling for someone else's footsteps always involves some risk.
After hearing Shita Genichi's words, Tsunade gradually relaxed her brow. "This is the only way now."
The following morning, the Sunagakure Jinchūriki Protection Team arrived at Konoha.
At 2 PM, the door to the Hokage Office was suddenly pushed open, Uzumaki Ina rushed in. " Lord Hokage, the latest intelligence from the Sensory Team is that they have sensed Uchiha Tekka's Chakra, which is located on the border of the Land of Fire."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade abruptly stood up. "Immediately notify the Third, Minato, Fugaku, and the others, and proceed according to plan!"
"Yes!"
Uzumaki Ina immediately turned and left.
Shita Genichi in the office, his senses spreading out rapidly, and he soon spotted a familiar figure.
" Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Tekka, Nagato... it really is them."
Tsunade said to Shizune, " Shizune, go and tell Karura and Gaara to go to the Shelter."
"Arrange for them to be with Kushina."
Shizune nodded and quickly left to do her work.
The entire Hidden Konoha sprang into action quickly, following Tsunade's orders.
First, the Police Force arranged for all villagers, including Genin Chunin, to enter the Shelter in an orderly manner.
The security of the Shelter was also handled by these Chunin and Genin.
Uchiha Itachi once again took his younger brother to the Shelter; he remembered doing it once before, a few years ago.
Now that he's more mature, he can tell that neither this time nor the last one was a drill.
The villagers, like long dragons, entered the Shelter in an orderly fashion under the guidance of the Police Force.
Next up are the Genin.
Then there were Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Obito, and the Chunin who weren't on missions, such as Yuhi Kurenai and Might Guy.
"This can't be a simple drill, can it?"
Yuhi Kurenai looked up and saw Kakashi standing on the roof.
Uchiha Obito furious. "Something must have happened! Damn it, why won't they let us participate in the battle?"
Yamato said, "Isn't it because we're not strong enough?"
" Kakashi- senpai is Jonin, so he can participate."
Uchiha Obito looked up at Kakashi on the roof, then leaped over to him.
" Obito..."
Yuhi Kurenai called out but couldn't stop him, and sighed helplessly, "That guy, he's acting on his own again."
On the rooftop.
Kakashi turned to look at Uchiha Obito had landed in front of him. "Why are you here? Weren't we supposed to be retreating to the Shelter?"
Uchiha Obito, "This isn't some kind of drill, is it?"
"Has a powerful enemy arrived?"
Kakashi frowned. "This is none of your business."
Uchiha Obito, "I am also a ninja of this village, and I can protect the village too!"
Kakashi's sharp tongue flared up. "If you can't even protect yourself, how can you protect the village?"
Uchiha Obito's fist hardened instantly. "Damn it, Kakashi, don't underestimate me!"
"Although I'm not Jonin yet, my strength is recognized by everyone!"
Kakashi said with a hint of helplessness, " Uchiha Madara, as you know, he's been resurrected."
Uchiha Obito was stunned.
Kakashi said, "Go and protect Rin. This enemy is extremely powerful; it's not Chunin can handle!"
"That's what the higher-ups mean too."
"As you can see, those who were left behind are all Jonin."
"And he's Jonin's proficient in combat."
Uchiha Obito looked around and saw figures standing on rooftops and telephone poles, all wearing Jonin vests.
"I used to be a villager too, why... Damn it!"
Uchiha Obito.
Kakashi coldly said, "Don't say such stupid things again. Uchiha Madara was missing-nin of Konoha, and so was Uchiha Tekka."
"Also, it's not that you're not participating in the battle."
"Instead, you must serve as the first line of defense for the Shelter."
"If you want to stand here someday, then work harder!"
Uchiha Obito gritted his teeth upon hearing this. "That arrogant brat, always lecturing people!"
"Hmph, don't worry, I'll protect my fellow villagers!"
After saying that, Uchiha Obito away.
Before long, several figures leaped over and landed beside Kakashi.
"Team leader!"
Shiranui Genma, Yamashiro Aoba, and Might Duy all greeted him.
All three are Special Jonin, and Kakashi is currently leading the team.
On the other side.
Near the Hokage Building, on the same rooftop, several figures gathered, with Sarutobi Shinnosuke at the center.
His wife, Chizuki; Akimichi Choza; and a Jonin the Yamanaka Clan Nara Clan.
Yamanaka Inoichi is in charge of the Perception Class, Nara Shikaku is in the Hokage Building.
In other parts of Konoha, Jonin teams were also gathering.
On the rooftop of the Hokage Building.
Tsunade, the Third Sarutobi Hiruzen, Namikaze Minato, Hatake Sakumo, Jiraiya gathered together.
Stepping to the edge of the rooftop, Tsunade and formed Hand Seals to summon a giant Katsuyu.
" Lady Tsunade!"
The Katsuyu opened its mouth.
Tsunade said in a deep voice, " Katsuyu, please disperse to the Jonin squads throughout the village."
"Yes!"
The Katsuyu tapped its antennae, and then its body immediately split into individual slugs, which headed in different directions from the village.
Tsunade turned to Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others and said, "Each of you should bring a Katsuyu!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen and his three companions immediately each took a Katsuyu and placed it on their shoulders.
Katsuyu can both heal wounds and provide real-time battlefield information.
"I'm counting on you all from now on!"
Tsunade said solemnly.
This time, she primarily played the role of a wet nurse.
In the battle, Sarutobi Hiruzen and others were the main force.
"Don't worry, Tsunade, leave the rest to us!"
Jiraiya said with a smile.
Tsunade stared at him. "Don't let your guard down, or you'll end up like that idiot Orochimaru."
"And Nagato, at a time like this, don't hold back."
Jiraiya laughed awkwardly twice, "I'm not that Orochimaru guy, don't worry!"
Namikaze Minato: "The markings are all done, we can begin!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen in full military attire, said in a deep voice, "Then prepare for battle!"
Hatake Sakumo nodded. "Okay!"
Namikaze Minato immediately raised one hand.
In the blink of an eye, the four of them disappeared from the rooftop.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, Jiraiya, Hatake Sakumo, and Namikaze Minato split into two groups and appeared at the south gate and west side of Konoha.
Jiraiya and Namikaze Minato, the master and disciple duo, appeared above the village's main gate.
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Hatake Sakumo were on the west side, on a rooftop not far from the wall, facing the Land of Rain.
At this moment, Tsunade, Uzumaki Ina, and a member of the Anbu guard remained on the rooftop of the Hokage Building.
As for Shita Genichi, he was standing on the roof of the Hokage Building, with the Natural Energy of heaven and earth constantly flowing into his body and being absorbed by his cells.
At the same time, his Senjutsu Chakra continued to converge towards the Yin Seal on his forehead.
First, dispel the Primordial Spirit Clone, then cast it again, allowing the Primordial Spirit Clone to carry a massive amount of Chakra into the White Zetsu clone's body.
Moreover, the Chakra continued to be transferred to the Puppet Clone through the Chakra Black Receiver created by the Yin-Yang Release technique, accumulating and storing it.
This is one of the benefits of Sage Transformation.
Even before fully Sage Transformation, one can quickly replenish physical strength by absorbing Natural Energy, greatly increasing their Chakra limit and recovery ability.
Of course, nowadays, when the body's cells directly absorb Natural Energy, it is only magnetic field and electromagnetic energy.
For example, the Earth's magnetic field, and electromagnetic wave energy such as sunlight and various visible and invisible light.
Therefore, Shita Genichi needs to separate the Natural Energy he inhales into his body, using part of it to directly create Senjutsu Chakra and the rest to be absorbed by his cells.
This can be considered a kind of cycle.
"They're here!"
Shita Genichi.
At the same time, Tsunade heard Yamanaka Inoichi's voice in her mind. " Lord Hokage, Uchiha Madara and the others are less than 5 kilometers away from the west side of the village."
Tsunade's expression darkened. "Understood. Notify the others and keep a close watch."
Shita Genichi appeared beside Tsunade: "Don't worry, I'm here!"
"I'll go outside the village and meet them first."
Tsunade nodded. "Be careful."
Uzumaki Ina stared longingly at Shita Genichi.
Shita Genichi around and smiled at her, then disappeared.
West of Konoha.
On the rooftop, Hizashi Hyuga, his Byakugan wide open, had already spotted Uchiha Madara and the others. "There are nine enemies in total. According to intelligence, six of them should be Pain's Puppet controlled by Rinnegan, the user of the Nagato."
Sarutobi Hiruzen was not far away, said, "It seems the enemy hasn't come out in full force?"
" Hizashi, check underground to see if there are any enemies hiding."
"According to Genichi's intelligence, the vegetative person named White Zetsu possesses an astonishing ability to burrow underground."
Hizashi Hyuga immediately shifted his gaze. "Yes, Third!"
His gaze swept across the land as he quickly searched.
Besides him, other Hyuga ninjas nearby were also searching in other directions.
Soon, Hyuga Shinobu shouted, "Found it!"
"Two enemies are lurking underground, also moving rapidly towards the village, and they're almost inside!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen said in a deep voice, "Send a small team to keep an eye on them!"
Immediately, a Jonin squad, along with a Hyuga Jonin, set their sights on Zetsu and Tobi, who were underground.
At that moment, Yamanaka Inoichi's voice echoed in everyone's minds, "Attention everyone, Genichi has made contact with the enemy!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others immediately felt a chill and looked up to see what was happening.
Apart from the Hyuga Clan ninjas, everyone else could only see the lush forest outside the village.
To the west of Konoha, in the forest.
Uchiha Madara and the others stopped in their tracks, looking at Shita Genichi who had suddenly appeared opposite them.
Are you alone?
Uchiha Madara with a hint of amusement.
Shita Genichi, "Ban, isn't I your target?"
Nagato said calmly, "No, our target is still the One-Tail."
"Is the One-Tail Jinchuriki in Konoha? Is he hiding in Shelter now?"
Shita Genichi looked at Nagato. Several years had passed, and Nagato had come of age.
Moreover, due to Hashirama Cells, and even because Uchiha Madara taught him how to truly control the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Nagato did not become emaciated.
He could be described as having an upright posture.
"So, Nagato, have you made up your mind?"
Shita Genichi.
Nagato nodded. "Therefore, I won't hold back from now on."
"Certainly."
Shita Genichi nodded. "Since we've chosen this path, we should walk it without hesitation."
"On this point, I support you!"
"Of course, I won't show any mercy when I kill you."
Uchiha Madara glanced at Nagato, then Shita Genichi, "Looks like you're quite confident you can take us down?"
Shita Genichi chuckled lightly, "Of course I have confidence, but speaking of which, you should be stronger now than last time, right?"
"Otherwise, I'll be very disappointed!"
Uchiha Madara smirked. "I hope you won't be showing this face later."
Shita Genichi looked quite interested. "Oh? It seems you've become even stronger, but I wonder if it's compared to your peak... no, back in the Battle of the Valley of the End, you hadn't even awakened the Rinnegan yet."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Nagato: " Nagato, are you aware of this information?"
Nagato nodded slightly, and at that moment Uchiha Tekka said, " Shita Genichi, don't act like you know everything and try to sow discord here."
"How much do you really know about the secrets of the Rinnegan?"
"It was just some completely speculative information obtained from Orochimaru."
"I know you've mastered the Flying Raijin Technique and were able to escape from us, but after today, Konoha will be completely wiped out."
"You will watch your loved ones and friends die. This is your punishment for ignoring the Sharingan the Uchiha was ruthlessly taken away!"
Shita Genichi this. " Tekka, do you know why Danzo didn't kill him after he stole the Sharingan from the Uchiha Clan?"
"Not capable enough?"
"With the Mangekyō Sharingan activated and your First Hokage Cells combined, you're good enough to kill him a hundred times over, right?"
"So why don't you kill him?"