The Shinobi Alliance issued a statement the following day.
The entire Shinobi World was thrown into an uproar, as if a bomb had been dropped on it.
The announcement, in concise and powerful language, revealed the existence of Zetsu Otsutsuki, the Zetsu Ōtsutsuki behind the millennium-long war in the Shinobi World.
Obito Uchiha, once hailed as a war hero, was described as a puppet manipulated by Zetsu Ōtsutsuki, who committed numerous unforgivable crimes.
From the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha that led to the sacrifice of the Fourth Hokage and his wife, to the tragedy of Kirigakure's Bloody Mist Village Kirigakure, and then to the truth behind the Akatsuki's first destruction.
Each case was supported by irrefutable evidence, sending chills down one's spine.
The announcement provided extremely detailed descriptions of events such as the Nine-Tails Attack and the Bloody Mist Village, even including some video footage as evidence.
However, he was vague about other events, leaving plenty of room for imagination.
This deliberate ambiguity, ironically, sparked endless imagination among the Shinobi World's inhabitants.
Immediately, all sorts of rumors began to circulate.
Some say that Zetsu Ōtsutsuki was a remnant of the Sage of Six Paths era, lurking for a thousand years only to destroy the Shinobi World.
Some say that Obito Uchiha was actually already dead, and the current Obito was merely a puppet created by Zetsu Ōtsutsuki.
Even more extreme, some have attributed numerous unsolved mysteries in Shinobi World history to these two individuals, as if they had found the answer to all the enigmas.
The Council and the village of Shinobi welcomed this situation and even secretly encouraged it.
By controlling public opinion, they successfully transferred some of the hatred accumulated between the ninja villages onto Zetsu Ōtsutsuki and Obito Uchiha.
After all, compared to a vague 'arch-enemy,' a real, foreign conspirator is clearly more suitable to be the public enemy.
However, transferring everything is still impossible; other methods are needed.
Three days later, in Deliberation City.
This neutral city, jointly built by the Five Great Shinobi Villages, is witnessing an unprecedented grand occasion today.
Nobles from various countries, high-ranking officials of major ninja villages, leaders of minor ninja villages, mercenary captains, and representatives of various underground organizations gathered together to witness the beginning of a new era in the Shinobi World.
Inside the council hall, the representatives of the Council villages sat on a high platform, with the new emblem of the Shinobi Alliance hanging behind them.
The pattern of a five-pointed star encircling the dragon Dragon Vein symbolizes the combination of the Five Great Shinobi Villages and the power of the Dragon Vein.
Below the stage, the various factions took their seats in order of strength and importance, conversing in hushed tones.
In a corner, several representatives dressed as nobles gathered together, their faces showing barely concealed anxiety. They would occasionally whisper a few words to each other before quickly separating, as if afraid of attracting too much attention.
After the meeting officially began, the Shinobi Alliance representative first revealed information about the otherworldly invaders.
Through the three-dimensional images constructed from the energy of the Dragon Vein, a series of stunning scenes appeared in the center of the venue.
Shattered spacetime rifts, unknown alien armies, and terrifying power far beyond the Shinobi World's comprehension.
In the footage, the enemies from other worlds not only possess powerful individual combat abilities, but also have technological and tactical systems far surpassing those of the Shinobi World.
The representative of the Shinobi Alliance emphasized this.
According to current intelligence, these invaders will arrive within three to five years, and the Shinobi World must complete full preparations before then.
This news caused a huge uproar in the meeting room, but it was quickly suppressed by the Shinobi Alliance's follow-up plans.
Comprehensive Cooperation Plan.
The Shinobi Alliance announced that the Council and the ninja villages will completely break down past barriers and embark on unprecedented in-depth cooperation.
The first proposal was the Resurrection Plan and the Puppet Plan put forward by the representative of Sunagakure.
The Resurrection Plan aims to utilize existing resurrection-type Ninjutsu in the Shinobi World to revive some of the deceased powerful individuals, thereby enhancing the Shinobi World's combat strength.
The Shinobi Alliance did not elaborate on the specific technical details, but instead issued a notice directly to all participating forces.
Each ninja village and organization can submit a list, which will be reviewed by the Shinobi Alliance. Those who meet the criteria will be resurrected and incorporated into the Allied Shinobi Forces system.
This decision immediately sparked heated debate.
However, the Shinobi Alliance's attitude is very clear: everything is for the sake of the war.
The Puppet Plan.
Compared to the Resurrection Plan, the Puppet Plan has more clearly defined details.
The plan aims to create an army of intelligent puppets as the main force on the future battlefield, in order to reduce direct casualties among ninjas.
In addition to these two core plans, the Shinobi Alliance also announced other areas of cooperation.
Technology sharing: The Five Great Shinobi Villages will gradually open up some of their core technologies.
This includes, but is not limited to, the Kumogakure's Chakra Cannon technology, the Konoha's Scroll of Seals, the Sound Ninja's biological enhancement technology, the Iwagakure's Dust Release, and various technologies from the Reform Society.
Through joint training, the Shinobi Alliance will establish a unified military academy to cultivate a new generation of ninjas and break down traditional barriers between ninja villages.
Intelligence integration: The intelligence networks of all ninja villages will be merged and scheduled uniformly by the Shinobi Alliance to ensure smooth information flow during the war.
And the most important one.
A brand new organization, the War Council, will be established under the Shinobi Alliance to coordinate the war preparations of the entire Shinobi World.
Parliament employs a three-tiered decision-making system.
The core is composed of high-ranking representatives from the Council and the village, and has several specialized departments. At the same time, it has publicly released a preparation timetable that is precisely divided into three stages.
The first year's tasks include forming a puppet army, resurrecting powerful Shinobi World, and establishing a defensive fortress.
The second year requires the development of a defensive barrier against extraterrestrial energy and the training of special forces.
In the third year, an early warning system will be established, supplies will be stockpiled, and a full-scale Shinobi World exercise will be conducted.
To ensure the rational allocation of resources, the Shinobi Alliance has established a talent pool system, a centralized procurement and sales system for materials, and a points system for technical contributions. All Jonin and above must register, and private transactions of strategic materials are prohibited.
In addition, the special wartime mandate allows Parliament to implement coercive measures in times of crisis.
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The Missing-nin Amnesty Order ninjas provides exiled ninjas with an opportunity to redeem themselves through meritorious service. Emergency Resurrection Protocol allow for breaking with convention in critical moments, and so on.
These measures all demonstrate that the Shinobi World has entered a state of full-scale war preparedness.
After the meeting.
The entire Shinobi World was like a lake where a stone had been thrown in, creating ripples.
The reactions of various forces are sharply divided, reflecting the true power dynamics of this turbulent era.
In those small, marginalized ninja villages, a long-lost vitality is spreading.
The high-ranking officials worked day and night to organize the files of powerful figures throughout history, afraid of missing any name that might change the fate of the village.
In stark contrast, the aristocracy was lifeless.
Inside the daimyo's mansion, the candlelight was bright, yet there was not a sound. The servants even walked very quietly, for fear of disturbing their master's somber thoughts.
Those powerful families that have controlled the economic lifeline for generations are now facing an unprecedented crisis.
The Shinobi Alliance's resource allocation system is undermining the foundation of their privileged existence.
Spy reports indicate that some nobles have begun secretly transferring assets, transporting gold and valuables to overseas outposts.