I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

The secret technique of seizing smaller forces all along was precisely to expand this plan.

However, to realize this ambition, there has always been an insurmountable obstacle standing in their way:

Konoha!

Within its ranks, geniuses emerge like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, with each generation boasting individuals capable of stunning the world and dominating the era, causing their ambitions to remain stagnant.

Until that night seven years ago,

He saw hope when the Uchiha clan, a powerful force capable of sweeping through an entire country, was in turmoil within Konoha.

That was also the time when the Hidden Cloud Village was at its most powerful!

Two perfect Jinchūriki

This is a perfect answer that no other force has ever produced before!

However, all their plans were forcibly changed when they wanted to take advantage of the war between Konoha and Kirigakure to gain benefits.

And it was because of that one person that things changed!!

Xi became a prisoner of Konoha.

The Gyuki uprising has created a crack in the perfect harmony of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.

The Two-Tails and its host, Yugito, were captured by the despicable Akatsuki organization!

Now, another hidden village has appeared in their southward expansion area, and all the favorable situation has collapsed in an instant!

"And the Akatsuki,"

"Although we still can't confirm what that organization's purpose is in hunting the Tailed Beasts, as long as their ultimate goal is to gather all the Tailed Beasts, there's no reason for them to let the Demon Hidden Village go!"

"Just like when [B] was out of control,"

"Taking advantage of someone's misfortune!"

When the mercenary organization that existed within the Land of Rain was mentioned, the Fourth Raikage's eyes darkened. Although several years had passed since that tragedy, the hatred in his heart had not been resolved.

However, compared to the demons who directly squeezed the living space of the Hidden Cloud Village and blocked its future development, the hatred for those bastards naturally took a step back.

"Undoubtedly, all parties are waiting for a pretext to surround the Hidden Demon Village, and for a leader capable of challenging the Uchiha clan to appear!"

"We have two extremely advantageous points against the Hidden Demon Village."

Seeing that none of his subordinates showed any obvious resentment or resistance towards the demon-hiding operation,

The Fourth Raikage then continued:

"Firstly, there is Chino, the former leader of the Raikage Danzo."

"She possesses a special bloodline limit comparable to the Sharingan: the Blood Dragon Eye."

"As for the grudges between the Blood Pond Clan and the Daimyo's Mansion and the Uchiha Clan of the Land of Lightning, I believe you all already know something about them."

"But this matter is too far in the past. If it weren't for the Blood Dragon Eye's re-emergence during the battle between the Demon Hidden Sect and Konoha, I would have thought that the clan had been wiped out."

"Those who can remember this bloody past are probably only us. The younger generation of Blood Pond and the Uchiha clan probably don't know about this history."

“If we directly expose this past, even if that girl doesn’t develop a good impression of Kumogakure just because we abolished the Daimyo’s office, she certainly won’t follow the Uchiha clan wholeheartedly like before.”

"Once such an influential high-ranking member of the Demon Hidden Village stands on the side of a third party, it will inevitably have a significant impact on the future direction of the Demon Hidden Village."

"In the end, this mixed force, though seemingly powerful, has not yet truly coalesced. This is the time to forcefully break it apart!"

"Secondly, that's the combined power of me and Mabui!!"

Chapter 652 Hokage-sama? What a long-lost title.

"Thump, thump, thump,"

Accompanied by the transmission of special marching sounds,

An elderly man with a bandage wrapped around his face and leaning on a cane, one eye in total, trudged slowly down the towering mountainside in the light and shadow of dawn.

If this scene were seen by an uninformed outsider, they would surely find themselves silently praising it.

Despite physical disability, their will is strong.

[His skills are still sharp.]

"You really are a master of persuasion, Danzo."

“I clearly informed you that the Uchiha clan had built a cenotaph for the Blood Pond lineage, and that the two sides had reached a certain degree of reconciliation.”

"However, you still used it to lure your current ally, the Hidden Cloud Village, into a corner."

"I really don't know whether choosing to cooperate with you was the right thing to do or the wrong thing to do."

A voice, tinged with lingering fear, echoed from within the mountain beside the old man.

However, the former seemed to have long been accustomed to such a bizarre situation and did not show the slightest emotion.

He even calmly continued his descent while casually responding:

"In that case, you might as well go and report me to the Hidden Cloud Village in person."

"I believe that after they know the whole story, they will let you replace me and become a new partner."

This response immediately caused Bai Jue's eyes to twitch slightly.

I was just joking; this old guy really has no sense of humor at all.

Moreover,

Even if I were to submit a pledge of allegiance to the Hidden Cloud Village, what identity should I adopt when making contact with them?

In the name of the Akatsuki organization?

Or is he Madara Uchiha?

Either way, it's a dead end with no way out!

That old fox!!

"What kind of people and forces should one ally with to rival the uncrowned Hokage?"

After forcibly suppressing his inner rage, Bai Jue flattered him in an extremely humane manner.

Shimura Danzo, who had been walking down the mountain path with his face flushed, suddenly slowed his pace after hearing these evocative words.

And it stared intently at the inhuman, ghostly thing beside it, a meaningful ripple appearing in its single exposed eye, as if silently saying:

[Continue using this form of address.]

Bai Jue felt a chill run down his spine from being stared at so abruptly. He wanted to end the conversation and retreat back into the mountain, but he had no choice but to stay.

"By the way, future Hokage, do you think the Hidden Cloud Village will be the first to take the lead and launch a war against the despicable Uchiha clan?"

Finally, after an awkward and helpless exchange of glances, he found a topic to talk about, and his tone became more serious as he spoke.

If their plan to target the Hidden Cloud Village fails to achieve its intended effect, it would almost certainly mean they have lost their last chance to use someone else to do their dirty work.

With the Demon Hidden Village developing rapidly, no one is eager to provoke its authority and wrath.

Just like when the Senju and Uchiha founded Konoha together, it attracted tribute from all directions!

Such a direct question caused Danzo Shimura to fall into a long silence.

Even though he desperately wanted to arrive at his own conclusion, he was helpless because everyone has their own thoughts, let alone a large force that ranks at the top of the ninja world.

"The people of Kumogakure are not useless people to be manipulated."

As the gaze emanating from his single pupil gradually turned sinister, he gave his answer.

He really couldn't guarantee that the Hidden Cloud Village would suppress the future of the Land of Lightning simply because of his guidance.

Moreover, they have already done enough.

If their words and actions were even more aggressive, even a fool would be able to see through the trickery.

lie low, be patient, and wait for the right opportunity to act.

This was an extremely humiliating thing for a large power with strong ambitions.

But it is also a required course for those in power to learn!

In this respect, it must be said that the evil clan has delivered a perfect answer to the entire ninja world.

Even though they were always warlike, arrogant, and prone to emotional fluctuations, when faced with that almost irreversible change, they did not hysterically give up on themselves. Instead, they endured to the extreme and secretly formed alliances and recruited all available forces over the years in order to turn the tide at this moment.

With its combat strength basically complete and still firmly holding its position as a top-tier power, there's no reason why Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) couldn't achieve this.

"What do you mean?"

Will they ultimately choose to endure?

"Give up this opportunity to attack?"

An unpleasant expression appeared on White Zetsu's face.

He thrives on chaos, because only then can he have a chance to collect the tailed beasts.

Whether it's the Akatsuki organization that has already betrayed them, or Obito hunting them down, both outcomes are acceptable.

But if the Hidden Cloud Village really chooses to endure, how long will my plan have to wait?

ten years?

century?

millennium?

hateful!

"However, this is indeed their only chance."

Just as Bai Jue's heart was in turmoil, the old fox's voice rang in his ears again.

"Opportunity is opportunity, but didn't you also say that the ninjas of Kumogakure aren't fools?"

He subconsciously complained, his voice carrying a hint of boredom and dejection.

[This old man seemed to be working incredibly hard all night, but in reality, it was all for naught.]

"Risk is always proportional to reward,"