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Upon hearing the news of the Hozuki clan's extermination, Hiruzen Sarutobi thought this would be an opportunity.

But to everyone's surprise, Kirigakure stabilized the situation so quickly and easily.

This means that the situation in Konoha is still as bad as before.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.

"Now it seems that surrender is really the only way out."

"Operation Watergate also failed."

Currently, most people in Konoha are in a state of pessimism.

Minato Namikaze returned to Konoha, feeling very down.

Jiraiya felt very guilty.

A sneer appeared on Orochimaru's face.

However, he was also worried about Konoha.

Even if he didn't get the Hokage position, even if he suffered unfair treatment in the process.

But at this point in time, Orochimaru still harbored feelings for Konoha deep down.

Orochimaru had not yet been expelled by Hiruzen Sarutobi and labeled a rogue ninja.

While Orochimaru had Konoha in his heart, he also had his own thoughts.

Obito Uchiha's face was grim.

"This didn't kill Uehara Shu."

"It conceals a good way to save one's life."

"However, even though I wiped out the Hozuki clan, I can't say I gained nothing at all."

"The strength of Kirigakure has been weakened to some extent."

Obito Uchiha comforted himself with a few words.

After that, Obito Uchiha looked in the direction of Konoha.

"It's not a good time to take any action in Kirigakure. What I need to pay more attention to now is the situation in Konoha. We absolutely cannot let Konoha surrender."

"The war cannot end like this."

Obito Uchiha arrived in Konoha.

After entering Konoha, Obito Uchiha's expression became even more unpleasant.

"As I expected, Konoha is ready to surrender."

"To surrender in exchange for peace."

"In exchange for compensation, we can gain an opportunity to recuperate and rebuild."

"Minato-sensei and Kakashi have both returned to Konoha."

"Now that he's back, Kakashi will definitely come to Rin's grave."

Obito Uchiha arrived at the cemetery and looked at Rin Nohara's tombstone.

"Lin, I'm sorry, I have to use you again."

"But I did all this for us."

"Don't blame me."

Obito Uchiha felt a pang of guilt towards Rin Nohara.

But Obito Uchiha did not feel the same way about Kakashi, Minato Namikaze, or Kushina Uzumaki.

Kakashi appeared.

A person stands in front of Rin Nohara's tombstone.

It was as if Nohara Rin was still alive, and he poured out his heart to Nohara Rin.

Things on the battlefield.

My own progress.

The Minato Namikaze incident.

The situation in the village.

Kakashi spoke for a very long time.

It wasn't until night fell and darkness descended that Kakashi came to his senses.

"Lin, goodbye."

Obito Uchiha watched Kakashi's departing figure and smiled.

"Kushina-senpai's delivery date is in ten days?"

"This is wonderful!"

"There's still plenty of time!"

"The day Kushina-senpai gives birth will be the day the seal loosens, and I will be able to control the Nine-Tails and create a huge disturbance in Konoha, causing the situation in Konoha to deteriorate further."

"Under these circumstances, Konoha may not even have the right to surrender."

"The war will continue!"

"Those ninja villages that have already seen the hope of dividing up Konoha are like greedy jackals. They will never accept Konoha's surrender terms and will crave more."

"Furthermore, if Konoha were to completely collapse, some elite ninjas would definitely become wandering ninjas."

"Then I can persuade these people to become pawns!"

"Let them join the Akatsuki."

"To achieve Project Eye of the Moon even faster!"

Obito Uchiha became excited.

Ten Days

"I can't wait any longer."

Uehara Osamu sat under the orange tree, summarizing his situation.

Name: Uehara Osamu.

Overall strength: Jonin.

Swordsmanship: Good 13300.

Human body modification: Familiar with 2000.

Immortal Plant Cultivation Techniques: Beginner Level 1000

Ability: Underwater breathing.

Ability: Elemental Energy Absorption Technique.

Forging Techniques: Excellent Master Forging Island Bonus, Divine Hand Bonus.

Quest Item: 8 Henchman Recruitment Orders.

Blacksmith reputation: 1586.

Evaluation: An excellent blacksmith, with their own forging grounds, forging equipment, and enhanced forging skills, has a relatively high chance of creating ninja tools of superior quality.

As a ninja, he has already reached the intermediate level.

"The prestige gained from the extermination of the Hozuki clan is not as great as that gained from the extermination of the Taketori clan."

"Even though more people died, the Hozuki clan's reputation was stronger than the Taketori clan's."

"Thor's display of anger was no worse than that of the dragon bones."

"Maybe because it's the second time."

"The first time will attract more attention."

"Imitators are bound to be less valued."

Uehara Osamu shifted his gaze from the reputation panel.

"In terms of basic attributes, after obtaining random attribute points through so many lotteries, and through my personal efforts, I am actually not that far from becoming an elite Jonin."

"You will definitely be able to enter within one hundred draws."

"Once my basic attributes reach the level of an elite Jonin, coupled with various techniques, I will be considered among the top ninjas in this ninja world."

"He also possesses an ultimate level of Water Release talent."

"Perfect-level Lightning Release talent."

"Good level of physical talent."

"Next, we need to determine two directions."

Uehara Osamu set the next goals.

"First, I need to raise the Chakra Fusion Technique to the master level, which means I also need to learn Wind Release."

"I wonder if Kakuzu has recovered after all this time."

"If not, I'll need someone else to learn Wind Release."

"Ninjas skilled in Wind Release are mainly from Konoha and Sunagakure."

"Second, raise the breathing training method to the proficiency level."

"Water droplet hammer, water flow hammer, waterfall hammer, river hammer, we still need to improve them."

"Third, refine the art of immortal techniques to the level of mastery."

"In other words, I need to learn magic."

"It can no longer be a simple exploitation."

"Once these three aspects are improved, my forging skills will be able to reach the master level, and I will receive a blueprint reward exclusive to blacksmiths, which may be more valuable than the Hammer of Zudun."