The Land of Rain's proclamation of war against three nations!

Three days later, a declaration of Proclamation was sent from the Land of Rain and spread throughout the entire Shinobi World.

The natural order prevails, and states have their own rules. When neighboring states coexist, they should uphold the etiquette of good neighborliness; when nations interact, they should consider the well-being of all people.

My small country, Amegakure, is situated in a remote and desolate place, perpetually shrouded in mist and rain. Its territory is barren, and its people suffer greatly. Since I took the helm of Amegakure, I have always been humble and self-disciplined, keeping a low profile and avoiding conflict. I have never provoked disputes, invaded neighboring territories, or clashed with other nations. My only wish is to protect my land, ensure the safety of my people, and preserve the lineage of Amegakure.

Years ago, the Sunagakure rebelled and brazenly invaded the borders of my Land of Rain. I clashed with the Second Kazekage Shamon, Shamon, on the battlefield, overwhelming his power and breaking his army. If I had wanted to then, I could have taken his head and destroyed the foundation of the Sunagakure!

However, I had a compassionate heart and considered the endless war in the Shinobi World and the hardships faced by the common people, so I ultimately showed mercy and let him return home safely.

The Second Kazekage died mysteriously afterward. This was an internal strife within Sunagakure, their own karma, and had absolutely nothing to do with Amegakure Hanzō!

I repaid evil with kindness, never holding the Sunagakure accountable, never launching a military campaign to punish them, and never taking the opportunity to seize an inch of land.

Such forbearance is evident to heaven and earth!

However! The nations of the Shinobi World regard my forbearance as cowardice and my kindness as weakness!

In recent years, the Three Great Shinobi Villages of Konoha, Iwagakure, Sunagakure have crossed the border without cause and trampled on the territory of my Land of Rain!

Three armies divided our land, and the flames of war spread across our land!

Fertile fields were burned to ashes, and villages and towns were reduced to ruins!

In my Rain Kingdom, innocent people—the elderly and weak are displaced, children are lost, and able-bodied men are killed!

Three external enemies view our land as a chessboard for their games, and our people as insignificant ants!

They were ruthless in their killings, unrestrained in their plundering, and rampant in their tyranny, wreaking havoc on the region!

We, the Amegakure, obey my commands, endure and restrain ourselves, retreat step by step, and never initiate a battle or a conflict!

The whole nation is worried, the people are wailing, and resentment is everywhere!

The people of the entire nation lived in constant fear, their lives shrouded in the flames of war and bloodshed!

Without its people, how can one speak of governing a country?

Without land, how can we speak of revival?

If the three villages are allowed to continue their wanton slaughter, within a few years, the entire land of Land of Rain will be devoid of life! The century-old Amegakure will be utterly wiped out!

Having guarded the Land of Rain for half my life, and deterred the Shinobi World, even the Five Kage, who dared to invade my territory, would pay a blood price!

His former fame was formidable, awe-inspiring to all corners of the land, and he believed it was enough to deter villains and protect his country.

But now!

Sannin couldn't earn me understanding!

Humility, no matter how much, cannot bring peace!

Repeated tolerance has only resulted in more rampant trampling and unbridled aggression!

This is intolerable!

Today, I, Hanzo of the Salamander, in the name of the leader of Amegakure, proclaim to the Shinobi World—

Starting today!

The Land of Rain has officially declared war on Konohagakure, Sunagakure, Iwagakure!

Sever neighborly relations and end tolerance!

All the soldiers stationed in the three villages on our land have become bandits!

Those who invade our land shall be punished!

Those who kill my people, kill them!

Those who disrupt our nation's destiny shall be destroyed!

From this day forward, all the ninja of Amegakure will abandon forbearance and reclaim our edge!

Protect our land, safeguard our people, vanquish the bandits, and restore order to the world!

May Heaven be just and may good and evil be rewarded accordingly!

In this battle, I, Amegakure, will not retreat! I will not surrender! I will not cease fighting!

Until the blood debts of the three village ninjas are repaid in blood, and the humiliation of the nation is wiped away!

This proclamation is hereby issued to inform the world!

--Written by Amegakure Hanzo of the Salamander!

Amegakure's declaration of Proclamation quickly spread throughout the Five Great Shinobi Villages, stirring up a storm in the entire Shinobi World with a single document.

Land of Earth, Tsuchikage Building (Iwagakure).

Ōnoki of Both Scales, holding the Proclamation in his hand, had a livid face and his eyes were filled with rage.

He stared at the resounding declaration of war on the paper, his Chakra stirring with anger, causing the ground around him to tremble slightly.

"You're asking for death!!" A furious shout echoed throughout the entire Tsuchikage Building.

"A mere, insignificant country caught in the middle! Amegakure, which has long eked out a living in an Amegakure world, dares to declare war on the Three Great Shinobi Villages of Iwagakure, Konoha, and Sunagakure simultaneously?!"

Who does he think he is?

"Damn it, ever since the Third Hokage of Konoha, Kagami Uchiha, sent a Proclamation Against Iwagakure against Iwagakure many years ago, nowadays, in the Shinobi World, whoever wants to do anything has to pull this stunt!"

"Make them seem cultured? Pshaw!"

Ōnoki was so angry that his beard trembled wildly. He had lived for decades and roamed the Shinobi World for so long, and apart from that brat Kagami Uchiha, he had never seen anyone so audacious.

Kagami Uchiha can click wildly all he wants, at least he has Konoha behind him.

Even though they joined forces to destroy the Land of Whirlpools several years ago, Konoha didn't immediately declare war on the other nations.

But you, a mere nobody...

Hmph, forget about it, he's definitely going to kill Hanzō!

With this thought in mind, Ōnoki slammed the Proclamation onto the table, his voice fierce. "Guards! Pass on my orders!"

"Immediately dispatch elite Iwagakure ninja to the battlefield in the Land of Rain!"

"No need to hold back any longer! No need for further maneuvering or stalling!"

"All-out offensive!"

"Prioritize attacking Amegakure! Slaughter all those ignorant village ninjas who dare to defy their own doom!"

"I don't care what the other Ninja Village think, but we Iwagakure ninjas must strike Amegakure hard!"

"If necessary, I will personally go to the front lines!"

"I'd like to see what makes Hanzō, the mere lord of a small village, so daring to be our enemy, Iwagakure!"

"This battle! We must completely wipe out the Land of Rain! Let the entire Shinobi World know the consequences of provoking Iwagakure!"

The Land of Wind, the Kazekage Building in Sunagakure.

The Third Kazekage Sajie, sat at the table. Several years ago, he had been attacked by the Four-Tails on the battlefield of the Land of Rain, and later by Danzo, which resulted in severe injuries. In the past few years, he had been carefully recuperating.

When his subordinate brought in Amegakure's Proclamation, the Third Kazekage's previously calm face instantly turned frosty after reading it.

The old wound in his chest also throbbed with pain due to the surge of anger.

Hanzo of the Salamander!

He had to suppress his hatred for his teacher's blood feud for years due to various reasons.

Now, Hanzō dares to openly issue such a Proclamation to the Shinobi World, declaring war on Sunagakure?!

This is utterly absurd!

"Hanzō... you have some nerve."

After reading the Proclamation, the Third Kazekage narrowed his eyes, a fierce killing intent flashing in them.

"Do you really think Sunagakure invincible?"

He suppressed his anger and ordered in a deep voice towards the door, "Someone! Head to the Wind Temple immediately!"

"We earnestly request Master Bunpuku is currently practicing in the temple, to come out of seclusion and provide assistance! Tell him that the Land of Wind is on the verge of collapse and will soon be destroyed by the war raging in the Land of Rain. We implore the Master to make an exception and enter the mortal world to save the country from this perilous situation!"

Having said that, the Third Kazekage's eyes gleamed with a sharp light, instantly radiating confidence.

The Sunagakure possesses a Perfect Jinchuriki with the One-Tail Beast. Apart from Mito Uzumaki, the deceased Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Mito Uzumaki of Konoha, there is no other example like it in the current Shinobi World!

Iwagakure, Konoha, this time Sunagakure will definitely show those people their strength.

And then there's that arrogant and ignorant Hanzo of the Salamander...

With both old and new grudges, this time I will personally kill you, this so-called Demigod, to avenge my teacher!

Oh, right, I almost forgot, there's also that damned, treacherous villain, Shimura Danzō...

He deserves to die too!

Hanzō... Danzo...

Those two damned beasts!

With this thought in mind, the Third Kazekage Sajie, gritted his teeth once more, his killing intent no longer able to be contained.

Konoha, Hokage Building.

Kagami Uchiha sat upright in the main seat, his fingertips lightly brushing over Proclamation Amegakure declaration of war on the table. His expression was calm and composed, but a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes.

We've finally reached this point...

After years of pent-up resentment, Amegakure finally erupted, Hanzō tore away all pretense, no longer backing down.

The Three Great Shinobi Villages of Konoha, Sunagakure, Iwagakure have all been publicly declared war on by Amegakure, and the four forces will now engage in a deadly battle.

The Second Shinobi World War, which has lasted for several years, is finally about to reach its climax!