From wars in other timelines to the mastermind behind the scenes who only reveals a pair of eyes, and the history of the Shinobi World.
Madara Uchiha stared intently at the writhing black shadow of Black Zetsu in the image, then suddenly let out a deafening roar, causing the sand beneath his feet to crack instantly.
"Damn ants! How dare they use me Madara Uchiha, as a pawn!"
As he spoke, he prepared to attack Black Zetsu beside Hoshino.
Hashirama Senju hurriedly spread his arms wide. " Madara! Calm down! Let Hoshino finish speaking!"
"Get out of the way, Hashirama!" Madara Uchiha's voice boomed like the roar before a volcanic eruption, "You think you can stop me with Wood Release?"
Hashirama grinned and channeled his Chakra into the sand beneath his feet, causing dozens of wooden spikes to burst forth and entangle Madara Uchiha's ankles.
"It's not that I'm stopping you, it's that I'm afraid you'll impulsively tear down the Dragon Vein altar!"
Madara Uchiha's chest heaved violently, his knuckles turned bluish-white from the excessive force, and his fingernails almost dug into his palms.
However, the anger was slightly restrained by Hashirama Senju's intervention.
But his eyes remained fixed on Black Zetsu, as if he wanted to annihilate it completely.
"I can participate in this war, but Black Zetsu must be dealt with by me."
Hoshino's empty eyes turned to Madara, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable resolve.
"No, Black Zetsu still useful."
Madara's pupils suddenly contracted, his Chakra surged like a storm, and the air distorted under his pressure.
"What did you say?"
Hoshino said calmly, "I won't let you destroy it until its value is fully analyzed."
"Kid, who do you think you're negotiating with?"
A cold smile slowly crept onto Ban's lips, and a chilling killing intent flashed in his eyes.
Hoshino didn't answer, but simply raised his hand, and grayish-white bone spurs slowly rose from the ground, encircling Madara and Hashirama.
"If you disagree... then I can only leave you to eternal silence in the Pure Land."
The scene fell into a deathly silence.
Hashirama Senju's smile froze on his face, Wood Release vines tightened slightly, as if silently warning Madara not to act rashly.
Raikage A Ōnoki Tsunade, and the others, all seeing shock in each other's eyes.
Hoshino actually dared to directly threaten Madara Uchiha?
The figures stepped forward simultaneously, their Chakra surging as they assumed fighting stances.
Watching everyone's actions, the killing intent in Madara Uchiha's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a strange... appreciation?
"Interesting... A mere group of juniors dares to join forces and threaten me Madara Uchiha?"
"It's not a threat, it's a consensus," Hoshino said calmly.
Ban remained silent for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter, sending dust flying all around.
"Hahahaha! Good, very good! It seems this era is much more interesting than I imagined!"
He then turned to the silent Pain and said, " Black Zetsu can stay for now, but I must take back the Rinnegan!"
"Of course, these eyes were originally yours, and I won't stop you from taking them back!"
Hoshino turned to Pain and asked, "What's your opinion?"
I don't care about other people's opinions anyway.
Pain's cold voice echoed through the ruins as he continued, "But Yahiko... he must be resurrected as part of the first wave."
Hoshino nodded and said, "Okay."
Upon hearing this, Pain's gaze lingered for a moment on Hoshino's empty eye sockets.
This young man knows far too much—about Black Zetsu, about the Rinnegan, and perhaps even the Rinne Rebirth...
Are you testing me?
That so-called Resurrection Plan was actually just an attempt to get me to use the Rinne Rebirth to resurrect those powerful individuals!
But now that I know the truth, I'm determined not to be a sucker.
"Then give me back my eyes now."
At this moment, Ban impatiently reached out his hand.
" Lord Madara! You can't trust them! They..." Black Zetsu struggled violently within the energy confinement.
"Shut up," Ban coldly interrupted. "I'll settle my score with you sooner or later."
Pain, expressionless Hand Seals, and the Six Paths puppets collapsed simultaneously.
Nagato emerged from the shadows, his slender figure appearing particularly thin beneath the wide Akatsuki robes.
"Take it."
Nagato gouged out his own Rinnegan, blood streaming down his pale cheeks.
"That's quite decisive."
Madara took the eyes, a satisfied smile curving his lips, and then tossed them to Hashirama Senju.
"Keep it safe, don't break it. Give it back to me after I'm resurrected!"
Senju Hashirama looked at the Samsara Eye with blood on his palm, grinned an innocent smile, patted his chest and said.
"Don't worry! When have I ever lost your things? Back then you..."
"Shut up!" Ban's ear tips turned slightly red. "One more word and I'll send you to the Pure Land first!"
Hashirama chuckled, took the test tube filled with hemolysin from Orochimaru, and inserted the Rinnegan into it.
After finishing, he suddenly caught sight of Nagato's swaying figure and hurriedly reached out to support her.
"Hey! You're bleeding so much! Tsunade, heal him quickly!"
Tsunade rolled her eyes, but still quickly stepped forward, her palm pulsating with emerald green medical Chakra, and gently pressed it against Nagato's empty eye sockets.
The flesh began to heal at a visible speed, but the eye sockets that had lost their Rinnegan could never regenerate.
"Alright, you won't die for now."
Tsunade withdrew her hand and said coldly, "However, your life force has been greatly depleted, and you will need long-term recuperation."
Konan immediately stepped forward to help Nagato up, wiping the blood from his face amidst the fluttering paper scraps. Her eyes warily swept over everyone present, finally settling on Hoshino.
"When will Yahiko's resurrection begin?"
"No rush, let's settle the matters concerning the Shinobi Alliance first. I already have ideas about the resurrection!"
Upon hearing this, Ban turned and left Rōran without looking back, irritated.
"Don't bother me with the Shinobi Alliance's mess. Come find me at the Valley of the End when you're ready!"
He needs to think carefully about what's to come.
The plan has now been proven false, but his ideal of peace in the Shinobi World remains unchanged.
If this method doesn't work, then try another one; surely one of them will work.
Since I have the Rinnegan, as long as I arrange everything properly, I can live on indefinitely.
" Madara!"
Hashirama Senju was a little worried about Madara Uchiha's current state, so he took off after him, and the others did not stop him.
This includes Orochimaru.
From the very beginning, he knew that Madara Uchiha would never obey his orders.
Moreover, during discussions regarding the Shinobi Alliance.
If Madara Uchiha were around, everyone would feel uncomfortable; it's better if he left.
As for Hashirama Senju, forget it. He looks like he's not very bright. Tobirama Senju would be a better choice.
With the turmoil at the Pulse Altar temporarily over, everyone embarked on their return journey, each with their own concerns, and agreed to meet in the Deliberation City three days later to discuss the matter of Shinobi World alliance.
This time, the participants ranged from national nobles to high-ranking officials of major ninja villages, leaders of minor ninja villages, and even mercenary captains.
Anyone with a certain status is among those invited to the conference.