Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

As soon as the ANBU ninja received the order, Haneda vanished instantly and appeared in the Hokage's office.

At this moment, Lu Jiu was writing furiously and handling official business.

He sensed someone entering, looked up and saw the Hokage, a rare sight at this hour.

Shikaku probably guessed what was going on and asked, "Are you preparing to personally lead the expedition, Hokage-sama?"

Haneda nodded and said, "We are preparing to issue a challenge to Kumogakure in the name of the Hokage."

"Make them either surrender or bring their own ropes so they can be captured if they are defeated."

"Before tonight, announce in the village that I will resolve this war within three days."

It was rare to see Haneda, who usually looked so lazy in the office, being so domineering today, which surprised Shikaku.

However, when he recalled that his superior had killed the Third Tsuchikage in front of an army of ten thousand ninjas, he felt it was normal.

The Hokage has the confidence to do this, and Konoha's current strength also gives them the confidence to do this!

Lu Jiu said, "I'll go and make the arrangements right away."

Haneda waved his hand, indicating that he should wait a moment.

Not long after, Kakashi arrived at the office via Flying Thunder God Technique.

Kakashi immediately looked at Haneda and asked, "Is there something urgent?"

"I am preparing to personally lead an expedition against Kumogakure."

Kakashi said, somewhat speechless, "Why don't you just go by yourself? Why do you have to take me with you?"

"Naruto's entrance ceremony is in a few days, and Naruto really hopes you can come."

"We both need to have a past, right?"

Itachi continued, "Uncle Haneda, I've already promised Sasuke I'd be there that day, and you..."

Itachi clearly remembered that Haneda told him to accompany his younger brother to the entrance ceremony, but then Haneda went to war?

"Ahem... Seven days is enough."

"I plan to end the war with the Hidden Cloud Village within three days, leaving two and a half days for the Hidden Cloud Village to prepare its army, and half a day for me to perform a solo dance."

"Also, I'm not asking you to come with me, but to cooperate with Shikaku in preparing to resist the invasion of Sunagakure and Iwagakure."

Itachi's statement to Haneda that the war would be resolved within three days seemed extremely arrogant and unrealistic.

But he secretly glanced at Kakashi and Shikaku's reactions, and the two seniors actually thought it was perfectly normal.

Itachi hesitated for a moment, then reminded him, "Kumakuha's strength is second only to Konoha, and slightly stronger than Iwagakure."

"Lord Hokage, even if..."

Haneda interrupted, "You underestimate the power of the Uchiha."

“One against seven, you’ll come with me and observe the battle from the sidelines.”

Kakashi felt that Itachi was too young and underestimated people's fear of war.

The moment the Susanoo-clad Buddha appears, even a ninja army of ten thousand would be filled with fear and think of fleeing.

Haneda only needs to deal with the Fourth Raikage and his group; once he defeats them, the Cloud Village will collapse like a house of cards.

"Itachi, Haneda is now the strongest in the ninja world, and is called the God of the Shinobi World by the people of Iwagakure. You don't need to worry."

After finishing his sentence, Kakashi inquired about Sunagakure and Iwagakure.

"After the war, Haneda, are you planning to kill the daimyo?"

Haneda glanced at Kakashi with some surprise, but then, remembering his and Kakashi's chemistry, he smiled and said:

"I'll test them. If they remain silent, I'll replace the daimyo; if they unite, I'll support a new one."

Before achieving the Six Paths, Haneda had no intention of starting a war to unify the world.

The Sage of Six Paths would definitely be paying attention to a large-scale war, and might even have treated himself as the villain.

Moreover, Black Zetsu, the sixth brother, would absolutely not sit idly by and watch himself unify the country.

It was hoping that Madara would activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi and revive his mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Haneda said to Shikaku:

"Besides what I just mentioned, Shikaku, you need to cooperate with Kakashi in procuring and transporting supplies to the border, and be ready to defend against invasions from Sunagakure and Iwagakure at any time."

Shikaku asked, "Is Kirigakure not going to do anything about it?"

Upon hearing "Misty Hidden," Haneda smiled mysteriously and said, "Someone will help handle it."

…………

After settling the affairs of Kumogakure, Haneda took Itachi back home.

As soon as Haneda arrived at his doorstep, he heard Naruto's loud and carefree voice, calling Sasuke an idiot and a "super idiot."

Haneda and Itachi laughed at the same time, but when they realized there were people around, their expressions instantly returned to normal.

"Sasuke is here too, so you can take on seven opponents at once. You should say goodbye to him."

Itachi nodded and followed Haneda into the house.

Naruto and Sasuke heard the door open and quickly gathered up the toys scattered all over the house.

When Haneda and Itachi approached, they stood in front of the toys, their little hands behind their backs, constantly poking at their fingers.

Sasuke forced a smile and said, "Nii-san, Uncle Haneda."

Naruto hummed a little tune, pretending nothing had happened.

"Hey, didn't you say you were going for a walk this morning? Why did you end up at Uncle Haneda's house?" Itachi asked.

Sasuke blushed slightly in embarrassment.

He had just broken up with Naruto last night, and this morning he made up an excuse to take a walk and accidentally passed by Uncle Haneda's house, and then...

"Nii-san, I'm going to learn taijutsu from Kimimaro-nii, really!"

Itachi glanced at the toys on the ground that hadn't been put away yet, and smiled without saying a word.

Haneda remembered that Naruto had come to him looking pitiful last night, and when he saw Sasuke talking about taking a walk, he couldn't help but laugh.

Hearing Sasuke mention seeking out Kimimaro to learn taijutsu made him want to laugh even more.

After Kimimaro finished breakfast, he either went to training or to the hospital; he didn't go to the training grounds. Instead, he stayed home and played with toys with Naruto...

The excuse they came up with was too lame.

However, Haneda had important business to discuss with his family this time, and he began by saying:

"Naruto, I'm going out today and I probably won't be back for three days. If you're hungry, you can go find Uncle Kakashi, or you can take the money I gave you to buy breakfast."

"Huh? Uncle Haneda, where are you going out to do?"

Naruto didn't even bother hiding his toys anymore, and ran up to Haneda, pulling on his Hokage robe.

"The duties of the Hokage," Haneda said with a slight smile, without offering further explanation.

After saying that, Haneda added:

"Oh, and remember to tell your older brothers and sisters at home."

Sasuke heard Haneda preparing to leave and instinctively looked at Itachi:

"Nisan, the entrance ceremony..."

“I will be there, Sasjee, not next time.”

Itachi gently tapped Sasuke's forehead, and Sasuke thought Itachi was going to say "forgive me" again.

He laughed when he heard that Nissan was coming:

"Nisan, it's a deal."

"It's a word."

After making his promise, Itachi followed Haneda's footsteps.

Chapter 262 The Challenge is Issued, the Decisive Battle is About to Begin!

"Brother Haneda! Are you finally going to spread the art of Buddha's light? Hmm!"

Deidara, who was hiding upstairs, jumped out of the window and came to Haneda's side.

"Count me in, Brother Haneda! I really, really want to see Brother Haneda's art of Buddha's Light again! Hmm!"

Itachi said, "War is neither child's play nor art."

Upon hearing the somewhat familiar voice, Deidara scoffed, "What, it's you again, you expressionless face?"

Itachi activated his Sharingan and merely glanced at Deidara, who immediately froze in place, unable to move.

"This is just a simple illusion; it will be fine in a moment."

Itachi turned to Haneda and asked:

"Should we leave directly, or take some more secret agents with us?"