Because of this, countless atrocities had taken place across this region, with tragedies befalling civilians and ninja alike.
But if these lands were united, they would instantly form the world's Sixth Great Nation.
"It's time to take another step forward!"
Fugaku narrowed his eyes and spoke softly.
He could never forget the day the Uchiha Clan left Konoha, nor the ambitions he had secretly vowed to fulfill when he became the Land of Rain's Kage.
Now, after a long period of preparation, the moment had finally arrived.
Just then, his eyes shifted toward the door.
Rapid footsteps approached, followed by a dull knock.
"Come in!"
Fugaku called out.
"Lord Rain Shadow, the Third Tsuchikage has entered the village!"
The masked Anbu bowed as he reported.
"Onoki is here already?"
Fugaku's eyes flickered, and he gave a quiet chuckle.
Three months earlier, ninja from the Land of Earth had come to visit, expressing both openly and indirectly the Tsuchikage's desire to pay him a visit.
Last month, Fugaku had finally agreed.
And today, the old man had finally arrived.
They were no longer Konoha ninja, so there was naturally little hatred left between the two sides.
"Come with me to welcome him!"
Fugaku said.
"Yes!"
The Anbu bowed.
A visit from the Kage of one of the Five Great Nations undoubtedly sent a message to the outside world.
The Land of Rain was no longer what it once was.
This was an excellent opportunity to display the nation's strength.
Meanwhile, on a street in the Hidden Rain Village.
The Hidden Waterfall Village Jōnin who had just departed looked up and spotted an old man walking slowly down the street, surrounded by a crowd.
"The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki?!"
"What is he doing here?"
"Could the two nations be...?"
Startled, the Hidden