The Main Force Assembles

"The place marked with an X is Ban's lair, a Mountain Graveyard."

"The land route leads to Yugakure and Shimogakure."

The Allied Shinobi Forces have assembled, and everyone immediately began a war council.

Have evacuation notices been issued to the countries behind Shimogakure and Yugakure?

"It has been issued; both countries are currently evacuating Civilians."

That's all the Five Great Nations can do. They won't shift the battlefield; they'll just try to get these smaller countries to relocate or seek refuge.

Why should the war be fought on our territory if not yours?

"According to the intelligence we obtained from our infiltrated reconnaissance team, the enemy numbers 90,000. There's one thing we need to be careful about: those Monster can use some kind of Secret Technique to disguise themselves as our comrades and launch surprise attacks."

This is the most troublesome aspect of the White Zetsu army.

If it weren't for Nine-Tails's Malice Perception in the original story, the Allied Shinobi Forces would have suffered countless casualties.

"However, our Second Hokage of Konoha has developed a Secret Technique specifically for this situation, and it has already been distributed to the sensory Ninja of various units."

"Considering the main force's movement pattern, it's foreseeable that only a small number will travel by sea; the only fear is being surrounded."

"I think our first task is to cooperate with the Intelligence Unit to confirm the route."

In this war, Shikaku Nara was entrusted with the important task of military strategist.

After explaining the current situation in detail, he turned to Kazan and asked, "Lord Hokage, is there anything else you'd like to add?"

"I have nothing to add. Let's proceed as you wish."

Although Kazan is the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, he has only one mission.

Kill Madara Uchiha!

Before that, the Allied Shinobi Forces only needed to ensure that the nearly 100,000-strong White Zetsu army would not interfere with Kazan's battle.

The same applies to Madara Uchiha.

At the Six Paths level, most Ninjutsu loses its effectiveness; only Senjutsu and Taijutsu can harm the Six Paths ' body.

"Then, the next step is to select the personnel for the combat unit."

The 100,000- Allied Shinobi Forces was no small number. It's no exaggeration to say that no one has ever commanded such a large force in a single battle.

The number of troops in each village was limited, and none of them had experience commanding large-scale wars.

Therefore, the 100,000- Ninja battalion will be divided into five combat units, namely close-range combat, mid-range combat, and long-range support.

In other words, they need five more team leaders.

"Here, I nominate our First Hokage and Second Hokage of Konoha to serve as the First and Second Combat Unit."

Kazan wasn't worried about being accused of nepotism; the Senju Hands' abilities were undeniable, and leading a combat force was a piece of cake for them.

I second that!

I second that!

I second that!

I second that!

"..."

The vote was unanimously approved. Konoha is currently too powerful, with the Fifth Hokage all in office. Even if they were to take all five combat unit captain positions, it would still be appropriate.

Only two Kazan, which was already showing consideration for the feelings of the Ninja from other Shinobi Village.

However, since the commanders of the first and Second Combat Unit were of the caliber of the First Hokage and Second Hokage, the captains of the remaining three units could not be chosen arbitrarily.

Even if you just want to shut up the other Shinobi Village, you need to be at least high-ranking enough, right?

This is none other than Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi, and Second Hokage Tobirama Senju who fought against the Four Great Shinobi Villages in First Shinobi World War.

"I'll personally lead the Third Unit," the Fourth Raikage said in a deep voice.

With both of the village's Perfect Jinchuriki captured, he is now the only one in the Cloud Shinobi qualified to serve as a unit captain.

"Since the Land of Iron has also joined the war, Mifune should also lead a combat force."

This Allied Shinobi Forces not only includes Ninja, but also Samurai from the Land of Iron.

Both morally and logically, Mifune should be given a place.

Mifune nodded and said, "I'd be happy to oblige!"

"Then there's only one combat unit commander left."

Ōnoki, Rasa, Mei Terumi exchanged glances.

The captains of this combat unit are quite remarkable; they are all big shots from various villages. In the end, the selection of this combat unit can only be one of these three Shadows.

No one else is qualified.

"Let the Mizukage take command of the Fifth Division. The Tsuchikage and Kazekage can both fly, so they'll be responsible for providing support to the various battlefields as needed."

Kazan made the decision himself without waiting for them to reach a conclusion.

No one else objected; this arrangement was reasonable. Besides, this was a time for fighting, not for infighting.

How did the meeting go?

"It went surprisingly smoothly; they all understood the priorities and cooperated very well."

Kazan returned to his temporary lodgings, and Red came over to help him take off his signature Justice Cloak and hang it up.

She said, "As the Chief of a village, he does have this much magnanimity and foresight, but it's hard to say about the people below him."

"Has a conflict erupted?"

"Um."

Red didn't hide anything and told Kazan what she had seen that afternoon.

In preparation for this allied effort, Mifune and his team have been working to produce a batch of brand-new Ninja Forehead Protector.

There is only one word "nin" and no other signs of the nin village, which means that everyone is in the same boat.

When Hong went to collect her Forehead Protector in the afternoon, she witnessed many arguments, which would have broken out into a fight if they hadn't been stopped in time.

"If we had divided the five units according to the Shinobi Village from the beginning, perhaps none of this would have happened," Hikaru said, hands on his hips.

"This is war, how could something like this happen? You're already the Hokage's secretary, how can you say such things?"

"I was just saying. Between villages, the Chief can put aside their hatred for the greater good, but it's too difficult to get everyone to put aside their hatred."

There were three major Shinobi World War in history, enough to create a blood feud between the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

"Trust the First; they'll handle it."

Kazan doesn't need to manage these troops; he's only in charge of Madara Uchiha.

"Let's not talk about this anymore, it's getting late."

"Let's hurry up and seize the opportunity before we miss it!"

"You... there are people next door!"

"Then please keep your voices down later."

"Why don't you take control of it?!"

"..."

Nothing more was said that night.

The next day.

With 100,000 troops assembled, none of the Five Kage intended to sit idly by and wait for their doom; they were determined to launch a preemptive strike.

Kazan did not attend the pre-battle mobilization; he sat on the mountain looking down.

The army of 100,000 men marched in a mighty procession, forming five large columns, creating a truly magnificent sight.

The next moment, the First, Second Hokage, Mifune, Fourth Raikage, and Fourth Mizukage stepped to the front of the unit.

Controversy and conflict soon erupted.

The hatred that had accumulated over the years could not be dispelled, and Kazan heard many vicious curses from the hearts of these people.

The Sand Shinobi and Rock Shinobi, seeing that their names weren't on the captain's list, started making trouble out of it.

The next moment, conflict erupted, and the troops fell into chaos.

Hashirama Senju watched, preventing the chaos from spreading further. He adopted a humble posture, and as the God of Shinobi who founded the era of the Shinobi Village, he earnestly pleaded with everyone to temporarily set aside their hatred.

Just like the first Five Kage Summit, as the Hokage and the representative of Konoha, he bowed his head to the Kage of the other Shinobi Village.

He doesn't need anything; he just hopes everyone can live in peace.

Such an attitude is unbelievable.

In their minds, Hashirama Senju, who possessed absolute strength, should be as powerful as the Ghost of Konoha. Yet, at this moment, he was pleading with a group of Jonin and even Chunin.

The voice Kazan heard had changed.

The hatred remained, it hadn't disappeared, but beneath Hashirama Senju's sincere face lay even more shame.

"My initial motivation for establishing Konoha was very simple, not as grand as people imagine."

"I never thought that establishing Shinobi Village would end the war; I only hoped that children could have a wonderful childhood."

"I hate and dread attending children's funerals, and this feeling remains unchanged to this day."

"Konoha, Iwagakure, Sunagakure, Kumogakure, Kirigakure... I hope that all children in all the Shinobi Village can have a complete childhood, where they can rest when they're tired and eat when they're hungry, instead of having to worry about enemy attacks while they sleep!"

This was not a speech; there was no prior preparation. Hashirama Senju was simply sharing his truest desires with everyone.

Not great, yet infinitely great.

The purpose of building the Shinobi Village was not to end wars or achieve world peace; it was simply so that children could have a complete childhood and not have to attend the funerals of their younger siblings.

However, it was precisely these sincere words that resonated with everyone present.

Tobirama Senju looked down at the troops below. All the chaos ceased at that moment, and the Ninja from each village quieted down, listening intently.

He had to admit that his Big Brother was definitely not a qualified manager; calling him a fool wouldn't be an exaggeration.

It is precisely this kind of person who can evoke the deepest resonance in people's hearts.

This is not Ninjutsu; Tobirama Senju never possessed it. It was an ability other than Wood Release, belonging to his Big Brother.

Very few people possess such abilities; besides his Big Brother, only Kazan has them.

"For the sake of the children, please come with me!"

Hashirama Senju leaped down and was the first to rush towards Madara Uchiha's lair.

Tobirama Senju and the others followed closely behind.

The Konoha Ninja, seeing this, ran after them without hesitation, followed by people from other Shinobi Village.

Big Pillar's words reminded many people of their young children at home, and it was impossible not to feel a sense of resonance.

Childhood—just two simple words, yet they represent the most beautiful time of life.

"For the sake of our children's Future, what does it matter if we're shattered to pieces!"

Hatred doesn't disappear; it just seems insignificant compared to the innocent faces in my mind.

They turned and followed Hashirama Senju with resolute expressions.

At that moment, the earth seemed to tremble as 100,000 Ninja troops marched forward simultaneously, creating a spectacular scene.