Unification War (3)

"Damn inferior creature! Ah—!"

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's impotent rage came to an abrupt end. His power had been largely consumed by the "Infinite Ring," leaving him completely unable to resist.

Shiraha used the newly learned Third-level Space Magic "Dimensional Lock" to imprison Isshiki's soul, and then used Truth-Seeking Orb to create Isshiki Vessel to seal Isshiki.

Although his Rinnegan eye technique doesn't have a unique space like Obito's Mangekyou Sharingan Kamui, it's not a problem to simply extract a space for storage. Moreover, it consumes very little eye power, and Bai Yu's natural recovery speed is even higher than the consumption of simply extracting space.

Of course, if you use the "Infinite Ring", the consumption of Eye Power will be much greater.

In this encirclement and suppression of Isshiki, it seemed that Shiraha only intervened at the last moment to stop Isshiki, but in fact, he had already consumed a lot of his Eye Power just by using "Infinite Ring" in advance to prepare.

Enemies like Isshiki, who possess spatial abilities, are definitely the most difficult type to deal with.

Speaking of the known Otsutsuki Clan Member, besides Isshiki, Kaguya and Urashiki are also skilled in spatial abilities and are quite difficult to deal with. However, Shiraha's biggest advantage right now is his foresight.

Just as Shiraha finished sealing the Isshiki, Orochimaru and Obito returned using their spatial abilities and threw a middle-aged man with a full head of white hair and a thick beard onto the ground.

Thump!

"Shiraha, this is Amado from the Kara," Orochimaru explained, pointing to the middle-aged man.

"Since you're interested, then let him be your assistant."

Shiraha glanced at Amado and nodded.

Amado was indeed a rare talent, able to clone Kashin Koji using Jiraiya's cell tissue.

The Uzushiogakure has already surpassed the upper limit of ninja power in the Shinobi World and does not lack combat-type ninjas. On the contrary, it is the scientific research talents that are currently in short supply.

Such talents cannot be cultivated in a short period of time; they require a great deal of talent, even more so than a ninja's Chakra talent. Currently, the upper limit for ninjas is merely the ability to revert to their ancestral form and become Otsutsuki Clan.

This requires the Original Chakra of the Otsutsuki Clan, as well as a large amount of Divine Tree Chakra. Not to mention gathering Nine Great Tailed Beasts, the Chakra of each Tailed Beast is indispensable.

Therefore, it was destined that only a handful of ninjas in the Shinobi World could reach the pinnacle of the Chakra path.

Aside from Kushina and Orochimaru, the chances for the others are slim.

"We've already dealt with the Isshiki. I don't think you'd refuse this chance to live, would you?" Orochimaru stared intently at Amado, a dangerous glint in his eyes.

Judging from his appearance, it seemed that if Amado dared to refuse, he would not show any mercy and would immediately kill Amado.

Amado fell into a brief silence. Although he had expected it when he was captured, he still found it hard to believe when he heard from Orochimaru that Isshiki had been killed.

In order to deal with Isshiki, Amado not only cloned Kashin Koji and helped Kashin Koji obtain the Summoning Contract of the Flame Mountain, but also conducted a lot of investigation on Isshiki.

However, he concluded that even when Isshiki was at his weakest, the probability of them successfully defeating Isshiki was very low.

Unexpectedly, the Isshiki actually failed.

"I choose to join." Amado stood up, bowed slightly to Shiraha and Orochimaru, and gave his answer.

"Very good, a wise choice."

Orochimaru said calmly.

"Since you're skilled in human modification, then this area will be your responsibility from now on," Shiraha continued.

Amado asked cautiously, "What exactly is it?"

Human modification involves many aspects, so he needs to find out the details. After all, he has just surrendered, and if he wants to do well in this camp, he needs to demonstrate his value.

Otherwise, Orochimaru would have killed him and all the other Kara members just now.

"Genetic modification to enhance the Mental Energy and Physical Energy of everyone in the entire Shinobi World."

Shiraha said slowly.

"This..." Amado's eyes widened.

Genetic modification is no challenge for him, and simply enhancing the Mental Energy and Physical Energy of a few people is not difficult either. But when Shiraha mentioned it, the workload was far too enormous, and he probably wouldn't be able to accomplish it.

Moreover, the differences between individuals are neither huge nor small; when it comes to a specific individual, genetic modification still needs to be adjusted.

"I will replant the Divine Tree."

Shiraha knew what Amado was worried about, so he added.

"Replant the Divine Tree?! Wouldn't that be..." Amado showed surprise. The reason he wanted to kill Isshiki was because he knew Isshiki's purpose. If the Divine Tree were planted, the vast majority of people in the Shinobi World would suffer, and it might even lead to the extinction of humanity.

"I'm not particularly interested in Chakra Fruit. I just want all humans to have Chakra. That way, the differences between individuals will be reduced. Then you just need to research a gene-modifying drug and slowly vaccinate the entire population," Shiraha continued.

As he spoke, he took out a Storage Scroll and tossed it to Amado.

It contains his research findings on gene modification; the subsequent research was left to Amado himself.

As for providing blood to make Amado a member of the Shiraha bloodline, this can be used as a reward later, as not just anyone is qualified to share his blood.

"Yes, Lord Shiraha." Amado respectfully accepted the scroll from Shiraha's hands.

"Obito, go back to Akatsuki now. It's your turn to act alongside Orochimaru. If Nagato cooperates well, I might spare his life. If he doesn't, Kodama will help you finish him off."

With that, Shiraha took out a palm-sized glass bottle and tossed it to Obito.

The glass bottle was filled with a light green nutrient solution, and an eyeball with a pale purple concentric circle pattern floated inside, with its end still attached to the fascia.

"Yes!" Obito respectfully, then used Kamui to teleport.

"Then I'll set off too."

Orochimaru nodded to Shiraha, then grabbed Amado and opened Space Gate to leave.

"Shiraha." At this moment, Kushina looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"What's wrong?" Shiraha smiled. "Is there anything we can't say to each other?"

"With our strength, we can easily sweep through and unify the Shinobi World. Why go through all this trouble? Besides, starting Ninja World War would result in more deaths than a direct unification. Wouldn't that be a bit cruel?"

Kushina couldn't help but ask. In fact, she had wanted to ask ever since she learned about Shiraha's plan, but at that time the main problem was dealing with Isshiki. Now that Isshiki's problem had been solved, she finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"Don't worry, this matter won't involve ordinary people. As for the ninjas of the Great Nations, they were born for battle, so this is the best outcome for them. As long as the Five Great Shinobi Villages exist and there are still restrictions between large and small countries, oppression and war will never end." Shiraha explained, "Therefore, from now on, only one country will be enough, and that is the Land of Whirlpools!"

"The reason for going to such lengths is not for the ninjas of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, but for the benefit of the general public."

The combined population of all the ninjas and villagers in the Five Great Shinobi Villages wouldn't exceed two million, but the world's ordinary population is in the hundreds of millions. That's what we need to strive for.

"The Land of Whirlpools must act as a savior, enabling the masses to stand up again and gain their support. Only in this way can everyone willingly become citizens of the Land of Whirlpools and strive for this common nation."

"There are too many ordinary people in this world struggling to make ends meet."

Shiraha sighed.

Faced with the Otsutsuki Clan and unknown extraterrestrial civilizations, Jōnin, Kage Level shinobi, or even Super Kage-level shinobi in the eyes of ordinary ninjas are basically of little use.

Therefore, it was inevitable that ninjas would disappear from the historical stage.

Shiraha plans to develop in the future is a biotechnology system built upon Chakra and the Divine Tree.

A new, relatively fair order, led by him, without war, will be established.

The world has the largest number of ordinary people, so the imperial system is the most suitable new system for building a powerful Tech Empire.

"Yes." Kushina couldn't help but sigh. In her youth, she had traveled through the Shinobi World with Shiraha. Many small countries were in ruins after the Ninja World War, and the lives of the lower classes there were like living in hell. That's why Kushina was worried that reigniting the Ninja World War would make the vast majority of the lower classes suffer even more.

However, Kushina was relieved after receiving Shiraha's assurance, because more than 30 years had passed since they met when they were six years old, and Shiraha had kept every promise he made to her and had never lied to her in this regard.

As long as ordinary people are not widely affected by the war, Kushina's inner unease will be eliminated.

As for the ninjas of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, no matter how many die, she will not be soft-hearted. She has no good feelings towards Konoha, let alone the other ninja villages. The world of ninjas is inherently cruel.

When Uzushiogakure was destroyed, none of the Five Great Shinobi Villages could escape responsibility. Even if they did not directly intervene, they were all involved behind the scenes.

Any ninja who dares to obstruct the arrival of the new era will be dealt with by Kushina herself without Shiraha even lifting a finger.

February, Konoha Year 60.

In less than a month, several shocking events occurred that rocked the Shinobi World.

In Iwagakure, the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Roshi, was attacked and went missing, as was the Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han; the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, was furious.

In Kirigakure, Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki Utakata, is attacked and goes missing; the Fourth Mizukage Mei Terumi, is furious.

In Kumogakure, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki Yugito, and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Killer B, were attacked and went missing. The Third Raikage A, ordered the entire Kumogakure to begin searching for Killer B and Yugito throughout the entire Shinobi World.

In Takigakure, the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki Fū, is attacked and goes missing.

Konoha, with only one False Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto Namikaze, and the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, who was skilled in Space-Time Ninjutsu, did not encounter any attacks.

In less than a month, all six Jinchuriki of the five great Shinobi World Great Nations disappeared, which led to the Kage of the Great Nations uniting together.

Soon, everyone turned their suspicious gazes towards Uzushiogakure, because Jinchuriki were among the strongest Shinobi World, and there weren't many ninjas who could capture a Jinchuriki without even being able to Request for Aid Jinchuriki. Even fewer ninjas could accomplish such a feat in such a short time; Shiraha and Kushina were among them.

However, just as various countries were sending envoys to the Land of Whirlpools, a tremendous battle broke out in the mountains not far from the Uzushiogakure, and the entire mountain range disappeared.

Soon, news of Shiraha being severely injured by Rogue Ninja Orochimaru of the Super S-Rank, spread throughout the Shinobi World.

The fact that a top-tier Medical Ninja like Shiraha could be severely injured and rendered bedridden is itself an unbelievable feat.

When the envoys from various countries saw the severely injured and unconscious Shiraha, they all brought back this terrible news to the village.

At the same time, the Akatsuki Infinite Ring Organization, two mysterious organizations, have emerged.

Soon, everyone learned that the kidnapping of the Jinchuriki was a joint operation by Orochimaru and the two major organizations.

Orochimaru was like a huge shadow looming over the entire Shinobi World.

The Land of Whirlpools.

The new Six Kage Summit is being held in Uzushiogakure.

At this moment, in the conference room of the central building of Uzushiogakure, high-ranking officials from various countries gathered together.

Kushina, Chiho Hideto, Shisui, Minato Namikaze Hizashi, Naruto, Naruto, Sasuke, Nawaki, Ōnoki, Kitsuchi, Kurotsuchi, Third Raikage, Fourth Raikage A Kankuro, Omoi, Chojuro, Zabuza, Chiyo, Ebizo, Temari, Mei Terumi, Zabuza, Mifune.

In addition to the ninjas from the Great Nations of Konoha, Iwagakure, Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure, envoys were also sent from countries such as the Land of Rain and the Land of Iron.

As for the allies of the Land of Whirlpools, the Demon Country, the Bird Country, the Land of Snow, and the Bear Country are all present and accounted for.

The Shinobi Allied Force were officially formed, Kushina, as the strongest, was elected as the Allied Force Leader.

The group quickly began discussing battle plans.

"The number of enemies is unknown, but there should be quite a few powerful figures. Moreover, Orochimaru is the biggest problem. If we can't defeat Orochimaru, then there's no point in joining forces."

Ōnoki's way was neither yin nor yang.

As soon as he said this, most of the ninjas looked at Kushina was sitting in the first seat.

Kushina's face darkened upon hearing this. "I'll deal with Orochimaru. He dared to ambush Shiraha. If I find him, I will kill him with my own hands!"

"If Kushina is going to deal with Orochimaru, then we'll take care of the rest," Ōnoki continued.

"Aren't you being a bit too confident, Ōnoki?"

A disdainful voice suddenly rang out in the conference room.

Everyone looked at each other, searching for the source of the sound.

"Up there!"

Everyone looked up and saw a ninja wearing Uzumaki Mask standing upside down on the roof.

"Who goes there?!"

All the ninjas present became alert, and some impatient ones even launched attacks directly, only to pass right through the opponent's body.

"What's going on?!"

"My attack!"

Obito lightly and stood on the conference table, looking down at everyone.

"Has that trembling brat from back then grown into the strongest ninja in Iwagakure now?"

Obito glanced indifferently at Ōnoki.

The familiar voice and tone made Ōnoki tremble and he suddenly stood up.

"Who exactly are you?!"

PS: Just to clarify, no matter how I write about the Ninja World War, it's still primarily based on the anime's plot. Although the main characters have changed, the core storyline remains largely the same. A detailed account would easily fill twenty or thirty chapters, which would be quite padded. Therefore, I will skip most of the detailed events below. If you'd like to see those, I'll include them in the free bonus chapters as character arcs. For example, arcs like Danzo, Madara, and Orochimaru, using different perspectives. Or I might add some post-war developments.