Envoys of every nation pay homage, Konoha stands supreme, the mastermind appears

Envoys of every nation pay homage, Konoha stands supreme, the mastermind appears

The news that Lin Chen had wiped out a Kaguya Remnants stronghold in a single night, shocking the entire shinobi world, continued to spread.

In just a few days, Konoha had thoroughly become the center of the shinobi world. The major hidden villages no longer dared sit idly by and had dispatched high-ranking envoys bearing lavish gifts, rushing tirelessly toward Konoha for one purpose alone—to curry favor with Lin Chen and forge a permanent peace alliance with Konoha.

Everyone understood that in the current shinobi world, Lin Chen alone could determine the fate of all.

Offending him meant imminent destruction; only by aligning themselves with Konoha could they secure their villages' safety.

At Konoha's gates, an unprecedentedly lively scene unfolded.

The Great Elder of Iwagakure, a trusted high official of Kumogakure, high-ranking representatives from Sunagakure, and a special envoy of Kirigakure's Mizukage had all gathered. The envoys of the four great hidden villages were respectful, not daring to show the slightest negligence, utterly stripped of the pride they once held when the shinobi villages confronted one another.

Shinobi leaders from neighboring small nations and clan heads from major shinobi families had also arrived in droves. They lined up and waited, hoping only to meet Lin Chen once and gain his protection.

In the past, envoys from the major hidden villages would meet with hostility and cold stares. But now, everyone acted with extreme caution, afraid that causing even the slightest disturbance in Konoha would anger that legendary young god.

The entire shinobi world had already formed a situation where Konoha stood supreme.

Inside the Hokage's office, the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, looked at the densely packed list of envoys before him, his face filled with emotion.

Since taking office as the Fourth Hokage, Konoha had never enjoyed such glory. Every nation had come voluntarily to pay homage and lower their heads in goodwill. All of it was thanks to Lin Chen.

"Lord Hokage, the envoys of every nation are waiting in the council hall. They have all requested an audience with Lord Lin Chen. How should we arrange this?" An ANBU shinobi bowed as he reported, unable to hide the pride in his voice.

Minato smiled faintly and spoke slowly. "Go to the Uchiha compound immediately and report to Lord Lin Chen. Everything will be arranged according to his wishes."

"Yes!"

Meanwhile, at the Uchiha compound, Lin Chen stood in the courtyard with his eyes closed, sensing the power of space between heaven and earth. Fugaku hurried over, his expression respectful.

"Ruler, the four great hidden villages and envoys from surrounding nations have all gathered in Konoha. They all wish to meet you and show their goodwill toward Konoha."

Lin Chen slowly opened his eyes. His gaze remained calm and undisturbed; he had anticipated this long ago.

The purge of the Kaguya Remnants had been meant to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys. Now that the envoys of every nation had come to pay homage, it was only the natural result.

"No audience."

Those two indifferent words made Fugaku pause slightly before he nodded in understanding.

With Lin Chen's strength, there was naturally no need for him to personally receive these envoys. Such trivial matters could simply be handled by Konoha's upper ranks.

"Understood. I will notify the Fourth Hokage at once and have him receive them on your behalf and handle the alliance matters."

Just as Fugaku turned to leave, Lin Chen's voice sounded again.

"Tell them that Konoha does not start trouble, but neither does it fear trouble. From now on, the nations of the shinobi world must not wage war or attack one another. Whoever violates this will be my enemy."

His tone was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable majesty that spread throughout the courtyard.

"Yes! I will certainly convey your intentions to every envoy!"

Fugaku bowed in acknowledgment and turned to leave, his heart filled with awe.

Such bearing—regarding the homage of all nations as nothing, deciding peace in the shinobi world with a single word. Only Lin Chen possessed such qualifications.

When Fugaku relayed Lin Chen's words to the envoys of every nation, not only were none of them dissatisfied, they became even more respectful and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"We will certainly abide by Lord Lin Chen's words!"

"Iwagakure swears here that we will never initiate war and will remain on friendly terms with Konoha for all eternity!"

"Kumogakure as well! Should war arise anywhere in the shinobi world in the future, we will await Lord Lin Chen's command!"

The envoys all declared their positions and signed peace alliances with Konoha on the spot. Leaving behind their lavish gifts, they did not dare linger and departed respectfully.

They knew full well that Lin Chen establishing rules for peace was already an immense blessing. Being able to forge peace with Konoha was their greatest gain this time. They did not dare hope for a personal audience.

Thus, the centuries-long strife and warfare of the shinobi world finally saw the dawn of peace because of a single sentence from Lin Chen.

Konoha had also firmly secured its position as the number one village in the shinobi world. No one could shake it, and no one dared provoke it.

When the news returned to the various villages, their higher-ups finally breathed a sigh of relief, while their awe of Lin Chen deepened even further.

The entire shinobi world fell into an unprecedented state of stability.

Within Konoha, the villagers lived and worked in peace, shinobi devoted themselves to training, and the Uchiha Clan had integrated with the village, helping one another. Everywhere was a scene of harmony, as though Konoha had become a pure land within the shinobi world.

Lin Chen strolled through Konoha's streets, watching the peaceful scene before him. A faint smile rose at the corner of his lips.

This was the Konoha he wanted to protect.

No war, no suspicion, no tragedy. Everyone could live in peace.

Rewriting the regrets of the shinobi world and ending the wars of this world—he was making it happen step by step.

"Lord Lin Chen!"

A respectful voice called out. Minato Namikaze hurried over and bowed.

"My lord, the alliances with every nation have been finalized. All nations of the shinobi world have agreed never to initiate war. This was all thanks to you."

Lin Chen nodded slightly. "Stability is only temporary. You must still strengthen Konoha's defenses. Do not let your guard down."

He had never forgotten that the Kaguya Remnants who had appeared this time were merely the tip of the iceberg. In the depths of the shinobi world, there had to be even more powerful masterminds lying in wait.

This act of killing the chicken to scare the monkeys might intimidate the shinobi villages of every nation, but it might not intimidate those dark forces consumed by deep obsessions.

Minato's expression turned stern as he replied at once, "Yes! I have already ordered Konoha's internal and external defenses to be strengthened. ANBU will patrol around the clock. At the first sign of anything unusual, we will report immediately!"

Lin Chen said nothing more and was just about to turn back toward the Uchiha compound.

Suddenly!

An incomparably cold, evil, and vast chakra descended from the sky without warning, instantly enveloping all of Konoha!

This chakra was several times more terrifying than the Kaguya Remnants, the Nine-Tails, and Danzo combined!

As though it had come from ancient darkness, it carried a violent aura capable of destroying heaven and earth. Konoha's temperature plummeted in an instant. Everyone felt their hearts sink, their bodies stiffen, and a deathly fear sweep through them.

"S-So terrifying... chakra..."

Minato's face turned pale. His entire body tensed as he instantly entered a combat stance, staring solemnly into the sky as enormous waves rose in his heart.

Konoha's shinobi and villagers all changed expression as well. Panicked and terrified, they looked up at the sky.

Fugaku led the Uchiha clansmen to Lin Chen's side in an instant. They stood ready for battle, their expressions incomparably grave.

"What kind of power is this...?"

Lin Chen slowly raised his head toward the dark clouds in the sky. For the first time, a cold, sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

He could clearly sense that this chakra belonged to a pure Ōtsutsuki Clan bloodline, far purer and more powerful than the Kaguya Remnants from before!

The true mastermind behind the scenes had finally been unable to remain hidden and had revealed himself!

Within the dark clouds, a tall figure slowly emerged. Black chakra coiled around his body, and though his features were blurred, he radiated an oppressive presence that looked down upon the world. His icy gaze fell on Lin Chen below, his voice filled with utter disdain and coldness.

"Uchiha Lin Chen, you destroyed my forces and disrupted my plans. You do have some skill."

"But do you think this little power is enough to protect Konoha and control the shinobi world? How laughable."

"Today, I will personally erase you, clear away every obstacle, and return the shinobi world to Lady Kaguya's control!"

His voice was like thunder, echoing through all of Konoha and reaching every person's ears.

Lin Chen stood tall before the crowd. The power of space quietly surged around him as he watched the figure in the sky with an indifferent gaze, his voice cold enough to pierce bone.

"Ōtsutsuki remnants, you finally dared show yourselves."

"Since you have come, do not even think of leaving. Today, I will put an end to all these schemes once and for all."

As his words fell, Lin Chen's aura suddenly soared. An invisible spatial pressure instantly collided with the evil pressure from the sky!

Boom!

The sky exploded with thunder, and the winds and clouds changed color!

A final confrontation concerning Konoha's safety and the fate of the shinobi world was about to begin!