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The Land of Earth's surprise attack on the Land of Fire was crushed by the latter's Artillery Corps. The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, the Four-Tails Jinchūriki, and the Five-Tails Jinchuriki were captured, while the Daimyo of the Land of Earth met a gruesome death.
Of the Five Great Nations of the Shinobi World, only the Land of Water had yet to fall. As for the smaller nations, after witnessing the Land of Fire's might, they all declared their allegiance.
And so... the Land of Fire became the most powerful empire in the Shinobi World.
Inside a secret cave somewhere in the Land of Fire.
Lelouch entered the cave alone. Before him sat the Kazekage, Tsuchikage, and Raikage, their chakra sealed.
"Well? Have you made up your minds?"
"Lelouch! What are you really after? First you helped the Daimyo of the Land of Fire attack us, and now you want us to join you. What exactly are you playing at?"
At Ōnoki's words, Lelouch smiled. "To give this twisted world a fresh start, of course!"
"In the Shinobi World, you constantly wage wars for your own interests."
"You only care about what benefits you, never whether anyone else lives or dies."
Hearing Lelouch's righteous speech, the Raikage slammed the table and sprang to his feet.
Although his chakra had been sealed, the Raikage still had enough strength to crack the stone table before him with that blow.
"Spare us the pretty words! You helped the Daimyo of the Land of Fire invade our homes. How many people died because of you? Stop acting like you're some saint!"
Lelouch shrugged. "I never said I was a saint!"
As he spoke, a wicked smile curled his lips. At the same time, his eye glowed red, and a