Gentlemen, What is This Thing!

Hearing Madara's question, Zetsu nodded.

His hoarse voice sounded: "Lord Madara, under your control, the Third Mizukage has reached an agreement with Cloud Village."

"In a short while, they will march on the Land of Whirlpools together."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Madara's gaze seemed to pierce through the pervasive rain and mist, seeing the pathetic figures in the village manipulated by him.

He turned his head and stared at Zetsu, who had lowered his eyelids.

He spoke grimly: "Very well, when Cloud Village and Mist Village prepare to profit from other countries."

"The Shinobi World, which is now like a powder keg, will erupt into a great war."

Black Zetsu chuckled in agreement: "Heh heh... At that time, the Land of Fire will become the target of public criticism."

"Unable to spare troops, they will be in a difficult position when their allies call for aid."

Uchiha Madara's lips curled into an arc.

He sneered: "It will be simple from here on. The Uchiha, who have been confined to the Police Force, will be surplus combat power."

Thinking of the beautiful prospect, he waved his hand, clenching it into a fist.

He continued coldly: "With no one to turn to for help, they will see the Uchiha as their only hope."

Zetsu nodded, greatly agreeing with Uchiha Madara's words.

Wasn't he the one who made him believe the Infinite Tsukuyomi was their only hope?

Shaking off the thoughts in his mind, Zetsu continued to agree: "No matter how much they detest the Uchiha, people have to face reality."

Uchiha Madara withdrew his gaze from Zetsu, crossed his arms, and after a moment of contemplation.

He commanded Zetsu: "To make the plan more secure... Zetsu! The moment the war breaks out, under the name of the Third Mizukage."

At this point, all the intelligence gathered by White Zetsu's surveillance of Konoha over the years flashed through his mind.

Then, the insidious breath continued to play: "Contact Danzo, who has been having a difficult time these past few years."

"Understood, Lord Madara." Zetsu, having received the order, slowly sank into the ground.

Inside Uchiha, however, his heart was greatly stirred. For him, now over sixty years old, if the plan succeeded, it would be his final dance after his twilight years.

There was no other way, who knew that brat was a super unstable factor.

Konoha, Year 37, April 22nd.

On this day, the news of Cloud Village and Mist Village jointly attacking the Land of Whirlpools spread throughout the Shinobi World.

Sand Village and Stone Village, who had long been sharpening their blades, pointed their forces directly at the Land of Fire.

Fortunately, there were the small countries of Rain, Grass, and River as buffers.

The situation at the border was not a complete disaster.

Inside the Hokage Office, Sarutobi Hiruzen and his three companions wore troubled expressions.

An ally was surrounded, and as Hokage, representing the interests of the Senju clan, he should have dispatched troops to assist immediately.

The problem was that

the Sand and Stone Villages had simultaneously sent troops directly to the border, leaving them in a difficult position.

Sarutobi Hiruzen exhaled a breath, looking at his three silent companions.

He slowly said:

"This is the current situation, Koharu... Arrange for a rescue force."

Before Utatane Koharu could reply, Mitokado Homura next to her jumped out.

"Hiruzen, that's impossible. Don't think it's just the Sand and Stone Villages attacking us."

"The Land of Whirlpools is not large, and the Cloud and Mist Villages have only sent a small contingent there."

Reaching the crucial point, he directly unfolded the map on the table.

He pointed to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning and Water.

He said coldly:

"If we divide our forces to rescue them, the majority of their personnel will launch a direct assault. At that time..."

He raised his deeply cold eyes and looked directly at the Hokage.

"Once the Four Village Siege Net is formed, we will be like eggs in a precarious position."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart was heavy.

Indeed... this situation was truly helpless.

With a certain realization in his heart, he spoke:

"Then let's dispatch the Uchiha to the rescue."

"Impossible! Hiruzen, have you forgotten what Master said?"

"Koharu is right, Hiruzen, we can't..."

Before Mitokado Homura could finish speaking, Danzo, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke:

"Hiruzen is right. Let's dispatch the Uchiha. They are our surplus combat power at the moment, and besides..."

"Minister Yuan Ming's power has already rendered Master Tobirama's strategy obsolete."

Utatane Koharu looked at Danzo in disbelief.

Among them, he was the one who hated the Uchiha the most. How could he say such a thing today?

"Danzo, what nonsense are you spouting? It's precisely because that kid is too strong that..."

Bang!

"Enough, Koharu!" Danzo slammed the table, his gaze heavy as he looked at his companion: "Hiruzen is the Hokage!"

Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Danzo, his heart filled with relief.

Among these people, Danzo indeed had the deepest bond with him.

He immediately ordered:

"It's decided. Notify the Police Force."

"Dispatch troops to rescue the Land of Whirlpools!"

The next day, outside the Naka River Shrine, the sky was just beginning to brighten.

Uchiha Genmei, after fasting and bathing, appeared even more composed and calm.

As one of the foremost clans in the Shinobi World, the Uchiha still retained a certain warlike spirit from the Sengoku period.

Whenever the clan head led the clan members in a large-scale war, sacrifices and warfare were indispensable.

Outside the Naka Shrine, Uchiha members clad in black robes formed a long line stretching beyond the torii.

The tranquil atmosphere of the shrine vanished in an instant.

Only a winding, murderous aura shot straight into the heavens!

Uchiha Genmei emerged from the shrine, stepped onto the high platform, and swept his gaze over familiar faces.

He raised the forehead protector in his hand.

And asked loudly:

"My lords, what is this?"

The Uchiha responded in unison:

"It is the Konoha forehead protector."

Uchiha Genmei nodded and smiled, pointing to the whirlpool pattern on the forehead protector.

"Konoha, as it is called, was founded by us together with the Senju."

"This whirlpool pattern represents our allies in Konoha."

"Now that our allies are in trouble, how should we act!"

The Uchiha responded in unison:

"Aid our allies and annihilate our enemies!"

Uchiha Genmei declared, "Precisely! Everyone, follow me now, and let us rush to the Land of Whirlpools!"

The Uchiha bowed their heads and replied:

"Yes!"

Reinforcements, reinforcements!

Speed was of the essence.

He knew that even though the Uzumaki clan had some skills, a week would be their limit.

The nearly a thousand Uchiha marching at full speed, hurried as much as they could.

Finally, on the fourth day after leaving Konoha, they reached the Land of Whirlpools.

First, they would hold their position.

Uchiha Genmei and Uchiha Hikari went ahead to assess the situation.

As for governance, she, as the deputy leader, would command the army from the rear.

They would act upon his signal.

At this moment, the two of them watched as the barrier surrounding the capital

was being shattered by swarms of Mist Ninja and Cloud Ninja.

Uchiha Hikari scanned the scene with her Sharingan.

She said calmly:

"The barrier won't last much longer, at most one more day."

Uchiha Genmei looked at the girl, who was slowly stretching and becoming more beautiful.

He nodded and said:

"Indeed. Then let us begin the rescue."

Hikari puffed out her cheeks and mumbled:

"Those weaklings, I could handle them all by myself."

"Why did you deploy two-thirds of our fighting force, Genmei?"

Hearing this, He stroked the maiden's soft hair, That's right...

If it were truly just about rescuing the Land of Whirlpools, With light and governance, Anyone could lead a team and get it done.

The reason that drove him to do this, Was Miko's prophecy!

Those damned Toads, They have some nerve!