It was too difficult!
That was why the news that the Fourth Kazekage and Ebizo had both died was so shocking.
Had Uchiha Yin reached the level Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha had once attained?
"No, impossible. If Uchiha Yin had truly reached that level, Konoha wouldn't still be struggling through this stalemate." The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, shook his head.
"Still, even if he hasn't reached Madara Uchiha's level, he can't be far from it. The Uchiha Clan is terrifying." Remembering how helpless he had been before Madara Uchiha, Ōnoki's face darkened, and a trace of fear stirred deep in his eyes.
"We can't let Uchiha Yin keep growing stronger. We have to find a way. Otherwise..."
The other Ninja Villages had similar thoughts and stepped up their attacks on Konoha.
But when the Konoha Ninja received the news, they were shaken at first, then thrilled.
What news could be more heartening on a battlefield than a victory for their own village?
Hiruzen Sarutobi grinned from ear to ear.
After holding on desperately for so long, Konoha had finally received news of a victory!
At Hiruzen Sarutobi's command, Konoha intensified its attack on Sunagakure.
And with Sunagakure having lost two commanders at once, Hatake Sakumo had no intention of letting the opportunity pass.
Without Ebizo's planning or Rasa's leadership, Sunagakure's ninja seemed to lose their will and fell back at every turn.
Their defeat became a rout!
Before long, Sunagakure would likely surrender.
And Sunagakure's defeat on the Konoha front had other repercussions.
Kirigakure seized the moment to intensify its own offensive against Sunagakure.
Meanwhile, Black Zetsu and Madara Uchiha, who had been hidden in the shadows of Kirigakure, began moving to a new position.
Their plan was about to begin.
"Black Zetsu, the plan is so simple. Why go