On this vast land of the Shinobi World, the past clamor and war seem to have been temporarily paused, entering a rare period of tranquility. However, this does not mean peace. The ninjas and armies of the Land of Fire are busily shuttling between the various countries of the Shinobi World, with only one goal—to find the whereabouts of the missing Hokage, Tsubasa.
"Hey, you're ninjas from the Land of Fire! Welcome to our country." Whenever Konoha Ninja set foot on foreign soil, they are always greeted with enthusiastic smiles and wide-open doors of convenience. The nobles of various countries are unusually friendly, as if afraid of offending the ninjas of the Land of Fire, and they cooperate fully with all kinds of investigations, without the slightest hint of conflict.
"We're all willing to help find my Lord Hokage, after all, we're all part of the Shinobi World," an official from the Land of Wind said warmly, his eyes full of sincerity. The ninjas from the Land of Fire also sensed something strange, and they quickened their search, hoping to find Tsubasa as soon as possible.
However, the Shinobi World is not entirely peaceful. In the Land of Hot Water, a thrilling battle is unfolding. The army of the Land of Water launches a fierce attack on the Land of Hot Water, but the Immortal Jashin Legion of the Land of Hot Water is as impenetrable as an iron wall. Tian Yukihime personally leads the army, wielding her longsword, and engages in a desperate battle with the Immortal Jashin Legion.
"These guys are truly bizarre!" Tian Yukihime roared, her sword flashing like lightning, cleaving the Jashin Immortal Army in two. But shockingly, these Jashin Immortal Army could reassemble and come back to life after being shattered, throwing themselves back into battle. Even more terrifying, they could unleash a horrific curse with just a drop of blood.
"Retreat!" Tian Yukihime gave the order helplessly. Faced with such an unkillable opponent, she could only give up for the time being and instead send ninjas to secretly search for Tsubasa's whereabouts.
Meanwhile, a stalemate also occurred at the border of the Land of Earth. Tian Uguisu's army of the Land of Earth was held back by the Moryo Puppet Legion of the Land of Demons and could not move. The elite reconnaissance ninja team sent by Konoha arrived in the Land of Demons, only to find that they could not find any trace of the real Moryo.
"Where is this Moryo hiding? We can't find Kageko of it!" a Konoha Ninja said anxiously. They searched everywhere, but could only face an endless army of puppets. Although these puppets were not strong, they seemed to be inexhaustible, putting the Land of Land of Earth's ninja army in a difficult situation.
"Don't worry, we'll definitely find him," another ninja reassured them, but they both knew in their hearts that this battle was far from over.
In the Land of Hot Water, the battle against the Immortal Jashin Legion continues. The ninjas of the Land of Water launch repeated charges, but are relentlessly repelled by the Jashin Legion. The Jashin seem to possess boundless power, and each attack terrifies the ninjas of the Land of Water.
"Charge!" shouted a ninja from the Land of Water as he charged towards the Jashin Legion. But if he suffered even the slightest injury in the battle, his blood would immediately be used by the Jashin Legion as a medium to curse him to death. The Jashin ' laughter echoed across the battlefield, as if mocking their powerlessness.
"Don't be discouraged, we will definitely defeat them!" Tian Yukihime's voice rang out on the battlefield, her gaze resolute.
When condemned as inhumane by the Land of Fire, the daimyo and nobles of the Land of Hot Water would explain and assure them that they would not allow the Jashin Legion to leave the Land of Hot Water, claiming that it was merely a matter of self-preservation. But a hint of cunning was revealed in his eyes.
In every corner of the Shinobi World, nations are secretly and urgently developing their military. Nobles are contributing money and resources to support the training of ninjas and samurai, strengthening their legions and increasing their war potential. Some nobles are even going so far as to request Onmyoji and sorcerers to unseal the gods, demons, or monsters in their countries, all in order to gain greater power.
"Any price we pay is worth it if it makes us stronger," a nobleman said, his eyes gleaming with ambition.
No matter how hard Shinobi World searched for Tsubasa Konoha, he remained Tsubasa. However, the conscription and mass training of ninjas by Shinobi World nations couldn't be kept secret from the Konoha ninjas. It was simply a matter of internal affairs for those nations, and they couldn't interfere. But the Konoha ninjas sensed that the Shinobi World was once again shrouded in the Yin Shadow of war, with a major Shinobi World war potentially imminent. With no news of the Hokage, the Land of Fire ninjas began to give up the search, except for the Ten Family, who continued their efforts to find Tsubasa.
Meanwhile, various problems have arisen in Konoha of the Land of Fire. The Hokage has been missing for several years without any news, causing panic among the Konoha. At this time, two factions have emerged in Konoha: one faction is the Tenka Ten Family, who are determined to find the Hokage Tsubasa, and the other faction is the various clans of Konoha, who demand that a new Hokage be selected as soon as possible to manage the village.
An uneasy atmosphere permeated the streets of Konoha. In the market, vendors listlessly arranged their goods, while villagers gathered in twos and threes, whispering about the Hokage who had disappeared for many years— Tsubasa.
"It's been so many years, and we haven't heard a word from the Lord Hokage. We don't even know if he'll ever come back," an old woman said with a worried expression.
"Who says otherwise! Without the Hokage to oversee things, Konoha will be in chaos sooner or later." The middle-aged man beside him frowned, looking anxious. "The situation outside is becoming increasingly complicated. Who knows what other countries are planning? Konoha can't afford to be leaderless!"
"Why don't we wait a little longer? The Lord Hokage is so powerful, maybe he has some important business to attend to, which is why he hasn't returned yet." A young villager still held onto a sliver of hope.
"Wait? When will this ever end!" another hot-tempered villager immediately retorted. "We can't let this drag on any longer! We must elect a new Hokage as soon as possible, or what will become of Konoha's Mirai!"
Such debates played out daily in every corner of Konoha. Gradually, the villagers split into two factions. One Ten Family insisted on finding Hokage Tsubasa, firmly believing Tsubasa would return and that Konoha could not choose another Hokage before confirming his fate—a betrayal of the Hokage Hokage. The other faction demanded Konoha new Hokage be chosen as soon as possible, feeling that the situation could not wait any longer and only a new Hokage could lead Konoha to new glory. Each faction held its ground, unable to convince the other, and the debate grew increasingly heated, casting a tense atmosphere over the entire Konoha.
Meanwhile, inside the high-level meeting room of Konoha, arguments erupted. Anbu Captain-Commander Nara Shikanei tapped the table, trying to quiet the room. "Everyone, stop arguing. This isn't going to work. We need to come up with a solution regarding the Hokage Position."
"Of course we must continue searching for Tsubasa! We absolutely cannot give up!" Tian Flying Swallow, the representative of the Ten Family, suddenly stood up, her tone resolute. " Tsubasa has sacrificed so much for Konoha; we cannot abandon him just because of what happened to him. As long as we keep searching, we will definitely find him!"
Vice Minister of the Administrative Department Miyamoto Jūni shook his head and retorted, "The search for the Lord Hokage has never stopped, but we haven't found any leads after all these years. Now, Konoha needs someone who can immediately step forward and take charge. Are we just going to wait here like this?"
The head of the Konoha Military Police Force Uchiha Bi, also spoke up, "I agree that a new Hokage should be elected as soon as possible to stabilize the people's hearts. Right now, the villagers are in a state of panic, and outside forces are eyeing us covetously. Without Hokage to oversee things, the safety of Konoha cannot be guaranteed."
"Changing the Hokage would shake the foundation of Konoha!" Senju Tenpuku, commander of the Eastern Azure Dragon Legion, said with a frown. "Moreover, what would the Lord Hokage think if he returned and saw that we had chosen someone else?"
"We can't keep dragging this on!" Akira Senju couldn't help but say. "There are a lot of problems in the village's administration, military, and people's livelihoods. Without a leader to guide us, each department is acting independently, and no one is willing to listen to anyone else. It's impossible to effectively solve these problems."