A Third Possibility; Confession and Invitation

Why are you here?

Kaguya Takeori turned her head, and when she saw Uchiha Makoto's appearance, a strange light flashed in her eyes.

Uchiha Makoto has clearly grown taller.

And it's not one of those dry, bony stick insects; it has visible muscles...

Has it changed that much?

Kaguya Takeori muttered to herself, which pleased Uchiha Makoto, who had been watching her expression closely.

This Sage Body is truly amazing!

It even has a built-in body-shaping effect!

"You made the choice, of course I came."

"I wouldn't dare let anyone else handle something as important as killing 'Shadow'!"

Uchiha Makoto laughed and said that Kaguya Takeori contacting him at this time clearly meant she wanted to use his power to send a "Mist Ninja specialty" to the Cloud Ninja and Rock Ninja -- "I'm quitting, I'm defecting!"

As for whether this is some kind of conspiracy by the Mist Ninja, didn't he come here to verify it?

Uchiha Makoto's eyes flickered; he had plans for the future of the Kaguya Clan and did not want to see the upper echelons of the Kaguya Clan wiped out.

Let's just hope Kaguya Takeori doesn't choose the wrong path!

Uchiha Makoto lowered his eyelids and looked at the floor, where the White Zetsu he had arranged were located.

He was retrieving the "recordings" from the "White Zetsu brand camera".

Instead of immediately answering Uchiha Makoto, Kaguya Takeori glanced at the group of Kirigakure Mist Ninja inside the Water Shadow Building who were unaware of everything and were still going about their business.

Are you sure you want to say this here?

Kaguya Takeori spoke, she glanced at several corners, the Anbu guards protecting her, but there was no movement from them.

After confirming that nothing had happened to them, Kaguya Takeori turned her attention to Uchiha Makoto.

Aren't you afraid of information leaks if you talk about this betrayal, and even the annihilation of two major ninja villages, here?

"You should have some faith in my Genjutsu!"

Uchiha Makoto didn't care. So what if it was leaked?

Could a Six Paths level cultivator really lose to several Kage Level?

Haha, if he could lose, he should just be sent back to the drawing board for a fresh start! What's with this "Konoha Crush Plan"?

As he spoke, Uchiha Makoto gestured for Kaguya Takeori sit down, adopting the air of someone in charge.

Seeing this scene of being treated with "hostly hospitality," Kaguya Takeori raised an eyebrow but said nothing.

"The Raikage has given us half a month to coordinate our plan against Konoha. The countdown begins the moment you appear on the battlefield!"

After saying that, Kaguya Takeori sat down next to Uchiha Makoto, picked up the tea that Uchiha Makoto had filled, and slowly sipped it.

Uchiha Makoto nodded. Anyone would probably think the same way: he appears, then they offer him some sweet treats to keep him there, while the other two sides take the opportunity to mobilize their troops to attack Konoha.

"But why should the Raikage keep me here?"

"With those Six Paths Ninja Tools that he can only reveal in the final battle?"

"It shouldn't be, right?"

This puzzled Uchiha Makoto. Apart from the Six Paths Ninja Tools, with the strength he had just displayed, there was nothing in the Kumogakure that could keep him there for any time!

"Some!"

Kaguya Takeori said in a low voice, which greatly surprised Uchiha Makoto.

Some?

Besides those big guys, what else does the Kumogakure have?

Should we bring out the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki?

Isn't this just like delivering food to Mangekyō Sharingan?

"It's not what you think. The Raikage has two plans."

Seeing Uchiha Makoto's confusion, Kaguya Takeori shook her head and held up two fingers.

"The first method is to use the Chinoike Clan to keep you occupied while you're at a low level. It'll only take about half a month anyway."

"This was suggested by the Tsuchikage. He believes that because of what happened before, you'll definitely have the intention of making things difficult for the Hokage by coming to the front lines, so there won't be much pressure."

"The second scenario is when you go all out on the field."

Kaguya Takeori paused for a moment, then said, "Use the Box of Ultimate Bliss left behind by the Sage of Six Paths to release 'Enlightenment'!"

"The Raikage has already selected a group of assassins!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Makoto's pupils contracted, not because of the Box of Ultimate Bliss, but because of the assassins chosen by the Raikage!

While the Box of Ultimate Bliss boasts the gimmick of granting any wish, it's just a gimmick. On the battlefield, it's merely a Tailed Beast and doesn't amount to much.

However, the number of those willing to die for their cause could still satisfy the release of "enlightenment" from the Box of Ultimate Bliss, which was enormous.

He was actually willing to send so many assassins to their deaths!

"Is the Third Raikage really that willing to do this?"

Uchiha Makoto sat up straight; this was somewhat shocking to him.

Seeing Uchiha Makoto's shocked expression, Kaguya Takeori her mouth and chuckled, her eyes filled with a strange look.

"Those were actually, well, contributions made voluntarily by the Grass Ninja."

?

Uchiha Makoto's lips twitched; that made sense.

He said he hadn't known from his intelligence reports that the Raikage had so many assassins.

"Hmm, quite like the Raikage."

Uchiha Makoto silently resumed his sitting posture and spoke in a dry, monotone manner.

Only the Raikage in the entire Shinobi World would pull off a scene where a mob boss demands protection money from his underlings.

"Chengjun, I feel there's a third possibility."

Kaguya Takeori waved her hand, bringing Uchiha Makoto back to his senses.

"Whether it's us or the Grass Ninja, the fact that we've achieved this level is actually due to the efforts of the Daimyo from various countries."

You should be well aware of this.

Kaguya Takeori's words made Uchiha Makoto nod repeatedly; of course, he knew about these things.

As leaders of a ninja group, the Raikage and his associates place great importance on protecting intelligence.

Although he was able to obtain some intelligence, it was naturally not much, given that Raikage and his group were intentionally keeping it from even the higher-ups; it was more like the blind men and the elephant.

But the daimyo of various countries are different; Uchiha Makoto had already infiltrated their inner circle like a sieve.

"Therefore, when necessary, countries may reveal some of their trump cards, such as the Land of Demons, which is on par with your Uchiha and has Umbrella behind it. It is said that the priestesses of each generation have the power to seal everything!"

"And then there's Rōran. They once had a lost empire there; who knows, they might possess some powerful ninja tools!"

To support her claim, Kaguya Takeori gave two examples.

"But they're all my people too!"

Uchiha Makoto tilted his head, saying things that made Kaguya Takeori her composure, as if he were joking.

"Ah?"

Kaguya Takeori's eyes widened, and she let out a blank "Ah," a stark contrast to her usual demeanor.

"I want to end this chaotic era in the Shinobi World. Will you help me?"

"Just like Madara Uchiha, Senju Hashirama!"

In the most understated tone, Uchiha Makoto extended the most sincere invitation to Kaguya Takeori.

Yes, at least for now, it comes from the heart.

Hearing Uchiha Makoto's words, Kaguya Takeori remained silent at first, then looked at Uchiha Makoto beside her with a flamboyant, unrestrained, and manic smile.

"Senju Hashirama?"

"I'm not the kind and weak Senju Hashirama! I have plenty of strength and methods!"

"I am Kaguya Takeori, the strongest member of the Kaguya Clan in a thousand years!"