This world worships the strong, and this is especially true of Amegakure, ruled by Hanzo of the Salamander.
Before everyone's eyes, their god-like figure, the once invincible Hanzo of the Salamander of the Shinobi World, was blown to smithereens.
The impact of this is simply unprecedented.
With the last few stubborn Rain Ninja being crushed by Shukaku's Sand Binding Coffin, this fierce war of conquest turned into a war of annihilation for the Land of Rain.
Mukai did not relax as he watched the ninjas bowing down to him.
Since ancient times, founding a country has been easier than governing it; what he needs most now is time.
In the northern part of the Land of Fire, deep underground ruins
" Lord Madara, good news and even better news have come from the desert! Which would you like to hear first?"
Ban's eyelids didn't even lift; his voice was dry and cold.
"Explain."
"That demigod from Amegakure, the guy named Hanzo of the Salamander."
After fighting with Konoha 'Root members and killing Yahiko, Nagato went berserk and almost wiped out Root ninja.
Hanzo of the Salamander escaped quickly and assembled the ninja army to attack the Land of Wind.
As a result, in Moon Sake Town on the border of the Land of Wind, he was killed on the spot by Mukai Sunagakure, Sasori, and Konan, whom Nagato knew.
His Rain Ninja troops surrendered almost instantly.
The air seemed to freeze for a moment.
Ban let out a long exhale:
" Hanzō..."
He murmured the name, a hint of mockery in his voice:
"The frog in the well, clinging to life in the rain, ultimately could not escape its fate. Its demise came faster than expected."
Nagato's rampage was ill-timed; it was too early, and his body couldn't yet adapt to the Rinnegan.
I sensed the tremor of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. Nagato can only sense the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path right now, but he can't summon it.
The script I assigned him still needs several years to develop.
What prompted Root to take action so early?
He didn't care whether Hanzō lived or died.
In his long-term plan, Hanzō was originally a pawn he used to hone Nagato, catalyze the Rinnegan, and, when necessary, eliminate the early idealism of the Akatsuki.
The early removal of this piece, though somewhat unexpected, is ultimately harmless.
What truly caught his attention was the nature of the changes.
"It's Konoha, Konoha's Danzo. He's parted ways with Orochimaru and is now Hiruko on forbidden human experiments."
Within this lies the shadow of Root.
Ban slightly raised his withered fingers:
"Has Konoha discovered the secret of the Rinnegan? Or Danzo coveting this power?"
Black Zetsu appeared from the side and took over the conversation in his hoarse, sinister voice:
Konoha was shocked, Danzo was furious and terrified, and his investment was completely lost.
The three major powers of Earth, Lightning, and Thunder have been making frequent moves, and according to their troop movements, their main target remains the Land of Fire.
The Sunagakure's tough stance surprised many. They will probably send out their elite troops to test the waters, but most will simply observe.
The power displayed by Sunagakure and the systems they implemented have caused many small countries and ninja clans to become restless.
"A bunch of short-sighted fools."
Ban snorted coldly and continued:
Their reaction was expected.
The collapse of the old order is always accompanied by endless panic and despicable scheming.
Let them fear, let them fight.
In the face of absolute power, these struggles are futile.
His gaze returned to White Zetsu:
"You mean 'better news'?"
White Zetsu immediately said, as if presenting a treasure:
"Yo! Lord Madara! It's Hiruko!"
That mad scientist who was once abandoned by Konoha!
Based on the data from the Impure World Reincarnation and the Hashirama Cells provided by Danzo, he has discovered a new direction!
He discovered that by using my high-quality Clone Technique as the core carrier, combined with the Chimera technology,
It can greatly support and stabilize the souls and power of those Impure World Reincarnation!
It can even grant the reincarnated person strength that is closer to their strength in life!
Madara's substitute Sharingan narrowed slightly.
Hiruko? A mere insignificant insect.
But this worm seems to have found an interesting path.
He was also familiar with the Impure World Reincarnation technique.
Due to the limitations imposed by the caster and the limited strength of the reincarnated body, it always has inherent flaws.
If Hiruko's research can truly overcome these limitations...
"Using White Zetsu as a sacrifice to increase the success rate of the Impure World Reincarnation..."
Ban murmured softly:
"That's an interesting idea. Although it still can't compare to the perfect resurrection of Rinne Rebirth, it might be useful as an alternative."
" Lord Madara, shall we make contact with Hiruko?"
Black Zetsu asked with a sinister look.
"No need."
Ban closed his eyes again, his tone returning to its icy tone:
"Let him continue his research. If necessary, you can provide him with appropriate help and guidance."
But to ensure that ultimate control remains in my hands.
He paused, then finally said:
"Now, continue to monitor Nagato. The Rinnegan is absolutely crucial and cannot be lost."
In the end, this world is about strength. Those puppet creations are nothing but ants before true power.
The ruins returned to deathly silence, save for the occasional low, sigh-like hum emanating from the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
A buzzing sound came from the Konoha meeting room; it was the hushed discussion of many Jonin.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his pipe, exhaled a puff of smoke, and then tapped the table with the pipe.
"Quiet!
Let's all share our opinions!
Shimura Danzō was the first to jump out, his face bandaged, and he said angrily:
" Hiruzen, with such a major incident occurring in the Land of Wind, it must be in a state of extreme chaos!"
Call Jiraiya back and send me two thousand ninja troops, and I can raze Sunagakure to the ground!
Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly looked at Danzo, put his pipe to his lips, and said:
"My orders from the Daimyo are to wait and see before launching an attack. Currently, Iwagakure and Kumogakure have deployed troops to the border of the Land of Fire."
Even Amegakure is stirring up trouble. At this time, you want me to send troops to attack our allies?
Where is your brain?
Shimura Danzō raised his voice and said:
Hiruzen, this is an act of weakness!
Given the unpredictable Sunagakure, we should seize this chaotic opportunity to crush them!
Your weakness will ruin the village!
Hiruzen Sarutobi unmoved, glanced at the furious Danzo, and said calmly:
"I haven't lifted the ban on the Root yet, so why did you still send people out of the village?"
You escaped injured yourself, but what about those Root ninjas?
What did you take them there for?
"Who gave you permission to demand elite offspring from various powerful families?"
Danzo's arrogance subsided somewhat, and he argued:
Everything I've done is for the village!
"I am the Hokage!"
At this moment, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura got up to try and mediate, but a messenger ninja knocked on the door and delivered a report to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, pipe in mouth, unfurled the scroll and exclaimed in astonishment:
"How is this possible!"