Recruitment?

"Hmph, let's settle this on the battlefield." The Iwagakure guys aren't very strong, but they definitely outnumber our Kumogakure. It seems we need to find an opportunity to wear down some of Iwagakure's fighting strength.

The following day, along both banks of the River of Rice...

"Uchiha Fugaku, is there no one left in Konoha? You actually sent your clan leader, the head of the Uchiha Clan, to his death?" The Fourth Raikage looked at the man opposite him, who was known for his Wicked Eye, with a hint of sarcasm.

"Raikage, you can't say that. After all, even though I'm in the Land of Earth, I've heard about the actions of those high-ranking officials in Konoha. They did this before during the Third Great Ninja War, using the Uchiha Clan as cannon fodder. In my opinion, Clan Chief Fugaku, why don't you just lead your clan to join my Iwagakure? I can guarantee that the Uchiha Clan will definitely become the most powerful clan in Iwagakure, and it's even possible that the future Tsuchikage could be chosen from among the Uchiha Clan."

Looking at the group of handsome men and beautiful women opposite him, Ōnoki felt a real envious urge. His own Iwagakure already had quite a few ninjas; if the Uchiha Clan could join them, wouldn't the entire Shikoku alliance be dominated by Iwagakure after this battle?

"Heh, Ōnoki, you have the nerve to talk about the Konoha High Command officials? How much better are you, old man? Do I even need to explain your Jinchuriki? Uchiha Clan folks, why don't you join my Kumogakure? As everyone knows, we Kumogakure are all rough and straightforward, without so many tricks. If you're willing to join Kumogakure, I guarantee in the name of the Fourth Raikage that the Uchiha Clan and the Raikage clan will share the world, and even the position of Raikage can be negotiated."

Compared to the Uchiha Clan, the Raikage actually preferred the Hyuga Clan. After Sharingan would be useless even if transplanted to an outsider. However, even if he didn't think much of it, he couldn't let Ōnoki take it away. Besides, he could still make use of the secret technique called Izanagi.

"Raikage, are you determined to make trouble for this old man?" Could this brute be plotting the same thing as me? It seems I need to pay attention to the battlefield situation; I can't let these brutes outsmart me.

"What do you mean by 'making trouble for you'? It's their freedom to choose who the Uchiha Clan follows. I'm just giving them another option. You have poor character, so who can you blame for not being able to keep your people?" Foolish old man, after you destroy Konoha, Iwagakure will be next.

"How about the two of you have a fight? After all, we ninjas have always believed in letting strength speak for itself. Our Uchiha Clan's tradition has always been to respect strength above all else. The weak are not worthy of our Uchiha Clan's allegiance."

Watching the two arguing, Uchiha Fugaku crossed his arms, adopting a spectator's stance.

"How about it, Ōnoki? Want to have a go?" Lightning flashed from his hand, and the Raikage's hair stood on end.

"That's exactly what I was thinking. I've long wanted to see what you're made of. I wonder how your strength compares to that of the Third Raikage back then." As he spoke, Ōnoki's figure began to slowly rise into the air.

"Hmph, let's see what happens! Lightning Release: Three-Finger Nukite! Kumogakure troops, follow me!" As the Lightning Release Taijutsu covered his entire body, the signature techniques of the past Raikage were once again on full display.

"Yes, Lord Raikage!" ×N

"Lightning Release: Lightning Tiger Annihilation!"

"Storm Release: Light Spear!"

Lightning Release: False Darkness!

"Lightning Release: Lightning Dragon Bullet!"

"Earth Release: Heavenfall Cover! Iwagakure troops, follow!" Both sides launched an attack on the Konoha forces on the opposite bank simultaneously, demonstrating remarkable coordination.

"Understood, Lord Third!"×N

"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"

"Earth Release ~ Rock Giant!"

"Explosion Release ~ C2 Explosive Bomb!"

"Heh, I was prepared for this. You think this little trick is just a tickle? Attack! Inabi, divine power— Susanoo!" In Setsuna, a giant rose from small to large between the two armies, blocking all attacks from both the Susanoo and earth factions.

"Understood, clan leader! Susanoo ~" Because his own Dōjutsu were too weak, Inabi usually relied on the Genjutsu amplification of his Mangekyo and Susanoo in battle. In some ways, Inabi's use of Susanoo was even better than that of clan leader Uchiha Fugaku.

"These are... the same eyes as that man! There are two pairs? Damn it, this is troublesome." Looking at the two giants that suddenly appeared, Ōnoki instantly recalled the fear he felt when he was dominated by Madara Uchiha.

"Susanoo? The Uchiha Clan's exclusive secret technique? Whatever, even Tailed Beast can't stop our Kumogakure Village's Strongest Spear. Susanoo is nothing! Take this, Lightning Release: One-Finger Nukite!" Facing the Susanoo before him, the Fourth Raikage showed no sign of weakness.

"Leader of Amegakure, these two Uchiha Clan might need your intervention. That reckless Raikage is probably no match for them." Watching the Fourth Raikage forward, Ōnoki didn't intervene, but quietly retreated behind the others.

"Oh? So it's my turn to go so soon? Well, it's time to make my move. Just watching and doing nothing will definitely draw criticism." Glancing at Ōnoki and Rasa beside him, Nagato turned to look at the Raikage in the Nagato Uzumaki, secretly planning which one to strike first.

"Raikage, hold on, I'll help you!" After much deliberation, Nagato decided to target the Raikage, who had his back to him, first. The two beside him were old and weak, and posed no threat.

"Hmm? Thank you. I'll take care of Uchiha Fugaku, and the other Uchiha Clan brat will be left to Nagato." Hmph, so that old Ōnoki is really planning to watch the show? Wait a minute~ even that guy Rasa is watching? Fine, fine, is this how you play it? Then don't blame me for leading the battlefield into the Iwa ninja's territory.

"Let's leave that Uchiha Clan to the Iwa Uchiha Fugaku first. Without Uchiha Fugaku leader, the rest of Konoha are just a disorganized mess." As he said this, Nagato's left hand, hidden beneath his long robe, was already prepared with the Yin-Yang Black Staff.

"There's no need for that. A strongman like Uchiha Fugaku can't be defeated in a short time."

Pfft~

Before he could finish speaking, a short black stick pierced through his chest.

"Nagato, you~~~" Coughing up blood, the Raikage raised his hand, trying to pull out the strange black rod on his chest that restricted the flow of Chakra.

Pfft~ Pfft~

Before the Fourth Raikage could make a move, Nagato pulled out the black rod formed by Yin-Yang Release, but after pulling it out, he poked it in several other places.

"Damn it! How dare you lay a hand on the Fourth Hokage? Everyone, attack together and avenge the Fourth Hokage!" Aoi, the Raikage's bodyguard who was holding back the Uchiha Clan, was instantly enraged when he saw the Raikage riddled with holes.