Konoha, Root Headquarters.
After personally examining the two bodies, Danzo slightly, signaling everyone to step back.
With Nonō and Yakushi Kabuto dead, the hidden dangers within Konoha have been eliminated one by one. From now on, the only remaining threat to Konoha is Uchiha Huayue.
With a deep sigh, Danzo was satisfied. As the darkness of Konoha, no matter how ruthless he was, he would ensure that the village's hidden dangers would completely decay in the land.
" Lord Danzo, Orochimaru has sent something."
The Root ninjas who rushed over sealed a rectangular wooden box with both hands. Danzo calmly accepted it and slowly opened it.
Inside the box, a pale arm covered in Sharingan came into view, with black Tomoe rotating in each Red Eye.
The special chakra emanating from it made Danzo love it.
"Starting tomorrow, you will be temporarily assigned to the Third Hokage's team. Don't be discouraged, just wait for the right opportunity."
After saying that, Danzo's figure disappeared into the darkness, the veins on his arm gripping the wooden box bulging.
' The Uchiha and Senju, two legendary powers, have merged into one, combined with the Uchiha Clan's forbidden technique Izanagi, and Shisui's Sharingan...'
A strange curve subtly appeared on his cold face.
'Monkey, our struggle isn't over yet. The Hokage position will be mine one day. Be patient, be patient.'
The following day, the Anbu training program was officially disbanded, and the Third Hokage took back all overt and covert forces within Konoha, bringing Konoha's power to its peak.
Meanwhile, within the other four major nations, rumors about the Konoha Threat Theory spread like a plague among their high-ranking officials.
Konoha's allies, within Sunagakure the Land of Wind.
In a secluded meeting room within the Kazekage's office building, a secret meeting, unknown to Konoha, is taking place.
"How old is he now, 22 or 23? He's in the prime of his life. If the Fourth Great Ninja War breaks out, we all risk the destruction of our villages and countries..."
The Fourth Kazekage Rasa, spoke in a somber tone, his face showing signs of exhaustion and worry.
Even if you try to hide it, you can't fool a few old foxes. So just be open about it. That's a good strategy.
"Even so, the Kumogakure will not act rashly until it sees your sincerity."
Contrary to his usual belligerent nature, the Fourth Raikage remained calm and collected, much like Ōnoki, showing no intention of intervening.
"Oh? Where did that impatient young man go? A few years ago, I heard rumors that the Kumogakure tried to take the Kumogakure Byakugan failed and was instead attacked and killed. Could it be true?"
In the scene, Ōnoki in the upper right corner sneered a few times, which immediately drew ridicule and rebuke from the Fourth Raikage.
"Stop playing dumb with me, you Ōnoki!"
"During the Third Great Ninja War, that ninjutsu that leveled the Kitsuchi hills more than ten kilometers away from Iwagakure was also that guy's doing, right?"
"You knew about that guy's strength from the beginning, but you chose to keep it a secret so that the rest of us would suffer a loss."
Ōnoki gave a cold laugh and retorted sarcastically.
" Third Great Ninja War, everyone acted independently. Iwagakure was not subordinate to your Kumogakure. Why should we tell you this information?"
Seeing that the two were getting more and more heated in their argument, the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, who had been silent for a long time, coughed twice.
"Calm down, Lord Tsuchikage, Lord Raikage. The purpose of this meeting is to address the potential threats posed by Konoha, not to throw ourselves into chaos."
"Your Kirigakure believes that the environment is too harsh and that you are not worth threatening, which is why you are so calm and still carrying out the screening measures for the Bloody Mist Village. Of course, you will put on an attitude of indifference!"
In a fit of anger, the Fourth Raikage casually mentioned it, and Karatachi Yagura's expression turned as if his secret had been exposed, his face becoming extremely unpleasant.
"The policies of the Bloody Mist Village are the insistence of the Third Mizukage. Your Kumogakure is meddling far too much in our affairs!"
Seeing this, Rasa couldn't help but shake his head slightly. It was clearly a four-way alliance against Konoha, so why were his teammates arguing more and more fiercely?
In the Land of Wind, Sunagakure, ever since the death of the strongest Third Kazekage, the Sunagakure's finances have been teetering on the brink of collapse.
If it weren't for their ability to refine Gold Dust to sustain themselves, Sunagakure would currently be focusing on puppets and pursuing an elite path. Otherwise, Sunagakure would have collapsed long ago, let alone discussing the threat to Konoha.
"Everyone, calm down. Our goal today is to target Konoha, the strongest of the three Great Ninja War and one of the Five Great Nations, not to discuss these old, trivial matters!"
Only then did the argument gradually subside, and the Fourth Raikage, in a calm tone, took the lead in offering his suggestion.
"Within Konoha, there is only one person capable of posing a threat to our four great nations, and he commands a considerable number of elite ninjas."
"Within the current territory of this great power, the only ones qualified to challenge him are the leaders of various villages and the Jinchūriki."
As soon as he finished speaking, the other Kage understood the Fourth Raikage's unspoken meaning.
If beings like them choose to attack Konoha, the Fourth Great Ninja War will be considered to have truly begun.
However, without ninjas of this caliber, it would be difficult to pose a threat to that monster in Konoha.
"No, the current ninja villages cannot withstand the outbreak of the Fourth Great Ninja War, so we cannot select manpower from the major ninja villages."
Ōnoki murmured softly, a shrewd glint in his determined eyes.
"What does Lord Tsuchikage mean?"
"You should have heard of Akatsuki, a mercenary group composed entirely of elite ninjas."
Upon hearing this, Rasa's face immediately darkened. The murderer of the Third Kazekage, Sasori of the Red Sands, was said to have become a member of Akatsuki.
The other shadows all showed interest. Seeing this, Ōnoki smiled smugly and continued.
" Sasori of the Red Sands, Orochimaru, Uchiha Itachi Kakuzu, the elite ninja from Takigakure who miraculously survived his battle with the First Hokage..."
"It is said that the leaders of the Akatsuki, who possess the Sage's Eye, the Rinnegan, are all powerful ninjas who have earned their fearsome reputations through countless battles. If we entrust them with a mission, then..."
For a time, even the Fourth Mizukage, who hadn't been particularly interested in the matter, became intrigued.
"Mercenary groups? Can they keep their promises?"
The Fourth Raikage's voice was calm and composed, showing none of his previous impatience. Clearly, Ōnoki's suggestion had swayed him.
"There's no need to worry about that. Orochimaru still harbors resentment towards the Third Hokage, his teacher who abandoned him back then. Moreover, there's Uchiha Itachi, who destroyed the Uchiha Clan, around. He has no choice but to take action!"