Before Iwagakure's Fall

Nagato's departure and return had no impact on the Allied Shinobi Forces' actions.

Ren was unaware that Nagato had conjured up a completely fabricated peace plan for him.

If Ren knew, he would definitely admit it openly and give Nagato a thumbs up.

As expected of you, you actually saw through my deeply hidden plan!

Ren was still keeping an eye on the progress at the Experimental Building in Konoha; that was the real area that needed his attention.

However, at this moment, Ren, who was in the office, had evolved from thinking about the overall situation of Konoha to thinking about the overall situation of the Shinobi World.

After listening to a subordinate's work report, he casually asked a question.

"Has the Allied Shinobi Forces arrived at Iwagakure?"

"Yes, Lord Hokage, even the slowest unit of the Allied Forces arrived outside Iwagakure this morning."

Ren nodded, said nothing, and simply waved his hand; the ninja then discreetly left.

It seems that Iwagakure will be wiped out of the Shinobi World today.

I wonder how Obito's progress is in the Land of Demons. I should ask Black Zetsu first, and then I'll make some arrangements for Tobi.

Ren was alone in his office, deep in thought.

Iwagakure.

Rōshi also knew that the Allied Shinobi Forces had already assembled outside the village, and that once they had reorganized their forces, they would launch a fatal attack on Iwagakure.

"Where are the Tsuchikawa and the Gray Stone?"

Rōshi asked a person standing quietly in front of his desk.

"Lord Tsuchikage, Jonin Tsuchikawa led his team into the Land of Snow yesterday, and contact has been lost today; Gray Stone Jonin led his team out to sea three days ago, and contact was lost three days ago as well."

The person being questioned answered Rōshi's question in a somber tone.

Nodding, Rōshi once again focused his gaze on the towering Han.

"How many people have you contacted to join so far?"

"Lord Tsuchikage, almost all the ninjas with family ties have joined us after your private meeting with them last time."

Han answered Rōshi's question immediately.

However, Rōshi noticed something suspicious in Han's words and repeated the words Han had just said in a questioning tone.

"Almost?"

Han immediately explained to Rōshi's question.

"There were six Chunin who didn't trust the Allied Shinobi Forces. They felt that even if they surrendered, they and their families would suffer inhumane treatment, so they..."

Han hesitated slightly at this point, but seeing that Rōshi was still staring intently at him, he continued.

"So they reached an agreement to kill each other's relatives and then give their last bit of strength for Iwagakure on the battlefield!"

Why didn't you say this sooner?!

Rōshi's roar seemed to shake the roof of the Tsuchikage's office.

"Lord Tsuchikage, this just happened. I was dealing with this matter before coming here. These are the files of six Chunin. Please Lord Tsuchikage on how to proceed."

As Han explained, he pulled out a scroll containing information about six people and the details of the interrogation that had just taken place.

After receiving the report, Rōshi quickly scanned the information on the six individuals and the contents of their interrogations.

Logically speaking, such an act of slaughtering civilians from the same village should have been enough to kill these six Chunin several times over.

But the person in question was seeking death, and things had already come to this point, so what's the point of emphasizing these rules anymore?

It's likely that these six people planned this timing in advance.

Rōshi was no longer willing to pay attention, and simply asked...

"Apart from those six, are there any other unexpected cases?"

"That's all, Lord Tsuchikage!"

"Alright, you can go now. Remember to take care of your own business."

"Yes, Lord Tsuchikage!" ×2

Of the three people standing in front of Rōshi's desk, two of them responded and then left.

Looking at the only remaining person, Rōshi asked.

"I left your air force with no room to surrender. Do you hate me?"

"No, Lord Tsuchikage, we are willing to shed our last drop of blood for Iwagakure!"