Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

The Land of Water.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was followed by Nakamaro and Tenzo, while Tobirama Senju, who had come from the battlefield of Kumogakure, was listening to his report on the situation at the front.

In a war, only in very rare circumstances will two sides openly confront each other, disregard everything, and gather all their forces to fight to the very end, to see who will be the last one standing.

Everyone who goes to war has their own reasons...

The essence is all about winning, about getting the most benefits at the lowest cost.

Therefore, typical models involve a tug-of-war at borders or strategically important defensive locations, with both sides probing each other along a relatively tight battlefront. It's like two professional boxers in a ring, first using light punches and jabs to gauge each other's strength, stamina, and speed. Once intelligence is gathered, they continue probing, waiting for the opponent to reveal a weakness before launching a final attack.

Instead of going in and throwing heavy punches or biting your opponent's ear, which could hurt the enemy a thousand but also hurt yourself two thousand.

This rule also applies to the ninja world.

The First Shinobi World War lasted for nearly three years, and its intensity ultimately spiraled out of control because four of the Second Kage of the Five Great Hidden Villages died.

They fought a fierce battle for their respective leaders, and only after many deaths did they call a retreat...

The Second Shinobi World War was much more restrained.

The Sand Village, Konoha Village, and Iwa Village participating in the battle maintained a certain level of tacit understanding, with the Kage not showing themselves to each other unless absolutely necessary, thus controlling the intensity of the battlefield through unspoken rules.

It took longer than the First Shinobi World War to go from the start of the fighting to a complete ceasefire.

As for Amegakure, Hanzo had no choice, because at that time he practically represented Amegakure on his own.

"On the front lines in Kumogakure, the Third Raikage hasn't shown up. The more active ones are his son, the Fourth Raikage, and Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. These two are the new generation of the Ab-Beetle duo. There's also Yugito, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki..."

"After they launched their first probing attack on the front line, our army, relying on the favorable terrain and defensive facilities, and the joint intelligence network formed with the air squad, Hyuga, Ino-Shika-Cho, Aburame clan, and Inuzuka, made the battlefield transparent to one side."

"We have severely damaged the enemy's vanguard and are currently in a stalemate."

"It was Tobirama Senju who said in a deep voice."

"Um…"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

Thanks to Orochimaru's "Heart Vein Communication Card," along with the base station composed of small aerial fortresses developed by replicating the technology of the Sky Ninja, a link was established over the ocean, allowing him to communicate with various battlefields in a timely manner.

Tobirama's main purpose in coming to the Land of Water was to establish a rudimentary Flying Thunder God defense base while the fighting on the front lines was at a stalemate. A person's name, a tree's shadow…

The Flying Thunder God Technique represents Tobirama Senju's reputation.

When the array base that carries this technique is legally erected on the land of the Land of Water, any inappropriate thoughts that the Mist Ninja might have will be nipped in the bud before they even begin to arise.

Appropriate military deterrence is necessary, and this also makes things easier for both sides, preventing meaningless internal strife.

Hiruzen Sarutobi prefers high efficiency.

"Since war has already broken out, we must still follow its basic laws."

"The original plan remains unchanged. Compared to the three hidden villages, we are relatively lacking in grassroots personnel, so we must maintain our strategy of defense and counterattack."

"Without concrete intelligence and a suitable opportunity, do not launch a preemptive strike rashly. We must rely on our intelligence advantage to continuously eliminate the enemy's manpower and demoralize them..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi emphasized.

Not taking the initiative does not mean that we are passively taking a beating.

In reality, in the offensive and defensive phases of war, the side that lacks intelligence and takes the initiative to attack is often the one that faces ambushes and hail of bullets, and is dealt a heavy blow by the defender.

Especially in the case of the one-way transparent battlefield in Konoha.

Furthermore, Konoha now boasts a high-end combat strength comparable to other hidden villages.

Many ninjas also possess "high-powered destructive ninjutsu," making it difficult for enemies to attack and deterring them from launching large-scale group assaults. For example, Shiro Aburame of Root has to consider how to touch his opponent when using nano-poisonous insects.

However, when fighting a defensive battle, the enemy will take the initiative to pounce. The weakness of the poisonous insects is "erased", and they instantly become extremely fierce, so much so that even the Jonin cannot avoid them.

"I understand, Hokage... sir," Tobirama said softly.

Now, his beloved disciple is the Hokage.

This war also made Tobirama Senju realize more deeply just how rapidly Konoha had developed in the past few years. There were several new generation ninjas who could hold their own against Jinchuriki without being at a disadvantage.

"Under the circumstances where the battle is under control..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and said:

"We must maintain the tradition of experienced ninjas mentoring new ones, allowing those who have never experienced the battlefield to feel the atmosphere of the battlefield and complete the transformation from 'new ninja' to 'veteran ninja'."

"Since war has occurred, we can only accept it and make use of it."

"But at the same time, logistical support must be done well. Compensation, awards, and supplies must not be withheld. Because of your high mobility, I entrust you two with the responsibility of being 'supervisors'."

"If you discover a problem, you can deal with it first and then report to me. People's morale and morale are of paramount importance in war."

War takes the lives of ninjas, but it is also a great crucible.

Those ninjas who manage to survive will experience a qualitative leap in both willpower and experience.

This is something that is difficult to obtain no matter how many tasks are performed.

At the same time, this will also lead to casualties among the ninjas, but it is still necessary to do so.

The Hokage silently lit a cigarette and sighed.

He was not a feudal patriarch of Konoha, and the Konoha ninjas were not overgrown babies who needed constant protection.

As the supreme military commander of Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi's motto was "love your soldiers like your own children, and use them like mud."

The saying "love your soldiers like your own children" does not mean treating the Konoha ninjas like children, causing them to forget their duty as ninjas in battle.

Instead, before the war even began, they considered battlefield intelligence gathering, the construction of logistics and medical resource systems, and reached a consensus with the Land of Fire to build defensive fortifications on the border in advance.

Before the battle, do everything possible to reduce the probability of your ninjas dying.

But once the war begins, every Konoha ninja must shoulder their responsibilities, make concessions for the benefit of Konoha, and serve as a cog in the war machine.

However, it must be emphasized that "using troops like mud" does not mean disregarding human life; sacrifices must have strategic value.

The Will of Fire is not "The Hokage protects everyone".

Rather, it is "everyone shares the burden of sacrifice in order to protect Konoha".

"I understand, Hokage-sama."

Tobirama nodded silently.

In fact, he was a little puzzled when he saw Hiruzen Sarutobi's somewhat dejected appearance.

My beloved student is too soft-hearted, isn't he?

There is no doubt that Tobirama loved the Konoha ninja.

However, as a powerful figure who emerged from the Warring States period, he had a high tolerance for the sacrifices of his own side in war, and his nerves in this area had become somewhat numb.

In Tobirama's view, Konoha was now using the other three great hidden villages as whetstones at minimal cost to rapidly and transformatively hone the fighting power of its ninjas...

Even if there are some casualties, if Tobirama Senju were to make such a decision, he could do it a thousand times over. From a macro perspective, this is an option that is absolutely beneficial to Konoha.

"The Hokage's decision was correct..."

Izuna was still explaining to Tobirama Senju, seemingly worried that he wouldn't understand the Hokage's way of thinking:

"Judging from the battle reports of the First Shinobi World War recorded in the Root, it was necessary to use war as a whole to temper the basic qualities of Konoha ninjas."

"Logically speaking, given Konoha's resources, they should have performed better in the First Shinobi World War."

"But because of my elder brother and Hashirama, the Konoha ninjas have enjoyed more than ten years of peace. As long as either the Asura of the Shinobi World or the God of Shinobi is present, there will be no friction on the border."

"Konoha ninjas rarely encounter combat when they go on missions, and they rely too much on their superior martial prowess, which to some extent relaxes their training and their mindset as ninjas."

Izuna said slowly:

"Based on this lesson, even though Hiruzen's strength has surpassed the concept of a 'Kage,' he is still some distance from his brother and Hashirama. He must ensure that the ninjas of Konoha keep up with him."

"If the village's ninjas rely too much on the Hokage's omnipotence, then this system will not last long. Just as Hiruzen said, 'Peace can be brought by one person, and it can also be taken away by one person'..."

Tobirama's lips curled into a smile as he listened.

good…

Although Izuna was only the second-in-command of the Uchiha clan, his learning ability and vision were still there, and he was able to consider problems from the perspective of a "Hokage".

No wonder he is an opponent of the Uchiha clan.

"In this war, you mastered that guy's Flying Thunder God Technique and, together with Minato, took on the important responsibilities of the Cloud Village battlefield, 'military supervisor,' and mobile communication. You must make the most of this opportunity."

Izuna earnestly said:

"This is the Hokage giving you more responsibility! It shows his complete trust in you and the Uchiha clan! Perform well, and the position of Konoha committee member will be yours. You don't want Tomie to take your position, do you?"

Tobirama's face darkened. This bastard really knew how to bring up the most sensitive topic...

How could he lose to a woman?

Whenever he thought of Tomie, Tobirama felt that he had been right to target the Uchiha clan in the past.

This clan's "Eye of the Mind" is truly absurd. A woman with no basic scientific research skills is able to become a rising star in the research department simply by using her pupil technique...

One step brought him closer to the culmination of decades of experience!

This affected many Uchiha...

For example, Tobirama's younger brother Obito, after seeing his teacher Minato and older brother Aokiji master the Flying Thunder God Technique, often fantasized about being able to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan and then the space-time eye technique, just like Tomie...

When Tobirama found out about this idea, he was so angry he laughed.

Are you making a wish here?

But this is also why Tobirama Senju was so determined to conquer the Box of Elysium.

The negative emotional energy within the Box of Bliss can not only power Konoha, but also remove the drawbacks of the Uchiha Sharingan's excessively unstable emotions.

And also for Tobirama's own Mangekyou Sharingan.

Tobirama's three-tomoe jewel was achieved through a forbidden technique that stimulated the soul, forcibly advancing through pain.

However, the Mangekyou Sharingan cannot be developed through this method.

Otherwise, it's hard to tell whether the soul malfunctioned first, or the kaleidoscope activated first.

Furthermore, when doing this intentionally, the underlying logic remains stable, making it difficult to unleash genuine negative emotions.

Tobirama has always maintained a calm demeanor.

This limited his talent as an Uchiha to some extent.

But the Box of Bliss is different; the negative emotions within can be used to slowly nurture the Sharingan, allowing one to awaken their own Sharingan through the negative emotions of others… “I understand, don’t mention that woman.”

Tobirama slowly said:

"I understand the Hokage's thinking. I understand what you mean. Most of the Konoha ninja can understand this. As for the few stubborn ones, I will take the time to have a talk with them."

This is actually referring to the Uchiha clan...

After all, everyone understands that it is only natural for ninjas to fight.

However, given the Uchiha's unique characteristics, it's hard to say whether they might become mentally unstable after the unfortunate death of a close friend or relative...

"It's good that you understand..." Izuna let out a long breath:

"However, it shouldn't be a big problem. Hiruzen has been doing a very good job of ideological training. The Will of Fire has been deeply ingrained in people's hearts, and the same is true for the Uchiha clan."

In Izuna's view, as long as it's not like the Uchiha Sengoku clan elders deliberately setting a trap for the young Uchiha...

Extreme situations are unlikely to occur.

However, Isshin, Fugaku, and Aozumi, the current leaders of the Uchiha clan, clearly do not have such thoughts.

The enemy wouldn't do that either, because while an extreme Mangekyou Sharingan Uchiha might harm Konoha, he's more likely to harm himself...

"Hiruzen is taking advantage of the war to find a suitable opportunity to elevate my position in the village..."

Tobirama's heart stirred; he certainly understood his beloved disciple's meaning.

Hiruzen Sarutobi gazed at Tobirama and smiled slightly:

"Qingshui, I trust you to handle things. As for coordinating the deployment of various ninja clans on the front lines, since you're on the front lines, I'm leaving it to you."

In theory, each battlefield should be equipped with various ninja clans to form cross-functional capabilities.

However, the battlefield is not static; different fronts require constant support, and it is common for them to borrow personnel from each other.

Sometimes, the commanders' unwillingness to return the goods is also part of the war effort.

External conflicts and internal frictions, like the irreversible increase of entropy, will occur at any time and require someone to mediate them.

But with Tobirama as the previous Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi could feel much more at ease.

"I understand, Hokage-sama..."

Tobirama smiled too; this was the bond between master and disciple.

"Nakamaro..." Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head, smiled, and said to him, "Come."

Nakamaro's heart tightened, but his anticipation only grew stronger...

After spending so much time in Kirigakure, he finally returned to Konoha's system and even became Konoha's chosen representative in Kirigakure. He was no longer the frog in the well who only knew how to shout for war and whose mind was full of killing.

"Hokage-sama! Brother Aozumi!"

However, even after a long time, Nakamaro still felt a little intimidated when he saw members of the Uchiha clan.

There was no way around it; the experience of being treated by Uchiha En and Fugaku when he first entered Konoha was still fresh in his memory.

Tobirama left an indelible impression on Nakamaro during the Ninja Academy.

Is he a genius?

A genius is merely the threshold to meeting Brother Qingshui, let alone the Hokage...

"Don't be nervous, young man..." Hiruzen Sarutobi patted Nakamaro on the shoulder affectionately:

"A long time ago, Tenzo told me that a remarkable young man had emerged from the Kaguya clan, inheriting his ninja way, which surprised me greatly." "Now that I see it, it's true!"

Nakamaro's lips unconsciously curled upwards:

"Lord Hokage, you flatter me! I merely did some minor things according to Uncle Tenzo's instructions and the Will of Fire..."

After leading the Kirigakure youth army to join Hiruzen Sarutobi, Nakamaro finally got his wish and was able to learn from the Hokage... He finally understood why someone as strong as his uncle Tenzo was so loyal to this man.

Because the Hokage is not only powerful, but also reasonable, treating people with sincerity while not giving them room to make mistakes.

"Ha, the Will of Fire?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and chuckled. He noticed that the phenomenon called "Fanaticism of Converts" was particularly severe in Nakamaro. However, this was ultimately a good thing for him and Konoha.

Given the current state of the ninja world and the collapse of Kirigakure, it's unlikely that the Will of Fire and Konoha will be able to withstand the boomerangs, so in a sense, this fervor is reasonable.

"Nakamaro, you and your Kirigakure subordinates will have to shoulder more responsibility during this period."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said softly:

"What we are doing now is to sweep away the poison of the Third Mizukage and reunite Kirigakure, which has collapsed into various factions. This is equivalent to pacifying the chaos in the Land of Water for the second time."

"Kirigori's personal moral decline will inevitably lead to a collective decline in Kirigakure and even the Land of Water. We must curb this trend as soon as possible."

"You are a native ninja of Kirigakure, and you come from the renowned Kaguya clan, which is famous throughout the ninja world. You have also saved many innocent people under the command of the Third Mizukage. You have influence."

"Now that I'm backing you up, and we have the legal basis of the Daimyo of the Land of Water, you need to make contact with the various wandering ninja forces and try to bring them all back to rebuild Kirigakure."

Nakamaro listened very attentively, nodding repeatedly.

Clearly, he will serve as Konoha's representative in the future of Kirigakure.

As a member of the Kaguya clan, he naturally had a friendly relationship with the Hyuga clan and was able to communicate with Konoha.

In addition, he was the successor of the Tenzo Ninja Way, and had studied in Konoha. During his time as a training instructor at the Ninja Academy, he had interacted with many parents who came to attend open classes, who were actually the various Jonin of Konoha...

In the future, when Konoha ninjas come to provide guidance or station themselves in Kirigakure, they will be able to communicate and cooperate smoothly, since they will not be strangers meeting for the first time.

"Lord Hokage, I will definitely do my best..."

"But..." Nakamaro hesitated for a moment, "Actually, we still need to rely on you. I have contacted several split Kirigakure forces, and most of them agreed to submit because of you."

"Everyone fears your strength, but they also trust your reputation and standing."

Nakamaro became increasingly aware of what the name Hiruzen Sarutobi represented in the ninja world.

Even though some of the Kirigakure troops were directly defeated by Hiruzen Sarutobi, as soon as Nakamaro made contact with them, as long as he mentioned the Hokage's name, negotiations could basically begin smoothly.

Next, as long as they say they are representing Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage promises that as long as they abide by his rules, he won't do anything to them, and everyone can work together to rebuild the order of the Land of Water...

Most of the Mist Ninja would breathe a sigh of relief, exchange glances, and then agree...

Chaos also means the reopening of information.

The original methods of Kusagakure, Amegakure, and Kirigakure, coupled with the title of successor to Hashirama Senju's will, made Hiruzen Sarutobi's name increasingly resemble a golden brand.

"Don't worry, I won't be leaving Kirigakure anytime soon."

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed and said, "At least we need to rebuild order in the Land of Water and the Hidden Mist Village, and let everyone know me as the Hokage before we talk about anything else..."

It's true that Nakamaro is Konoha's future representative in Kirigakure, but the true master of the Land of Water is him, the Hokage.

The goal is to make the entire Hidden Mist Village and the Land of Water obey Konoha's orders, and to completely transform this isolated village, which was originally a major threat to Konoha, into a part of the Will of Fire system...

As the Hokage, he can't remain silent; it's necessary to show his face and win people's hearts.

As the supreme commander, his most important task is to completely annex Kirigakure into Konoha.

This is a massive achievement that would be impossible even in a normal ninja war, and only he could have accomplished it.

"I feel much more at ease with you here!"

Nakamaro let out a long breath, feeling incredibly at ease and full of confidence.

"Qingshui, we need to expedite the establishment of the Flying Thunder God defense base station..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi squinted:

"According to the precedent set by the Shinobi World War and by each village, once the initial probing and the first wave of attacks fail, it's time for the elite troops from each village to lead their forces to find a breakthrough."

"You and the other Konoha committee members and Root members are about to face them head-on..."

Tobirama nodded solemnly; he was very familiar with this system.

This process wasn't limited to the Ninja World War; it was also the basic procedure for ninja clan battles during the Warring States period. It was the optimal solution that various forces had summarized from countless wars.

If it were a fight to the death right from the start, all the major ninja clans would be wiped out within three years.

Hiruzen Sarutobi foresaw the course of the war:

"If we wait a little longer, the other three major hidden villages will realize the complete collapse of the Hidden Mist battlefield. They should then gather together and launch a general offensive to attack Konoha's defenses."

"If we withstand this attack, the alliance of the three hidden villages will basically collapse on its own. They will start backstabbing each other to gain benefits and try to recover their losses. At that time, we can try to launch a counterattack."

"Be careful! When the Kage from any village appears on the battlefield, immediately notify me from Kirigakure!"

The current unspoken rule is that, apart from Kirigakure, which has gone mad, the Kage of the major hidden villages will not easily appear on the battlefield in the early stages, in order to avoid a repeat of the situation in the First Shinobi World War.

There is a consensus among the five hidden villages.

Losing a Shadow in their prime would cause terrifying internal strife within the village, resulting in losses far exceeding the spoils of war. However, this doesn't mean the Shadows won't appear on the battlefield. Their initial reluctance to show themselves is simply to prevent the normal probing phase of the war from escalating unnecessarily.

They will definitely take action when trying to make a decisive move or in an important battle.

"yes!"

Tobirama did not object to Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrangements because the master and disciple thought the same thing.

"Lord Hokage, the Land of Water and the Land of Fire have formed a permanent military defense alliance..."

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Nakamaro said:

"Once things settle down here, please take us to the northern battlefield. This will help replenish some of Konoha's rank-and-file troops." Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and nodded, "Alright!"

This was his plan: by personally overseeing operations in Kirigakure, he aimed to win over the villagers and have them fight as part of Konoha's army. The logic behind his cooperation with Amegakure was the same: the best way to build trust between the two villages was to fight side-by-side. This would not only alleviate the pressure on Konoha.

It can also relieve some of the psychological burden on Amegakure and Kirigakure, allowing them to work honestly for Konoha.

"We have now taken control of one-third of the Land of Water..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered:

"Nakamaro and Tenzo, you two are responsible for ensuring that officials and ninjas in each region strictly follow Konoha's system, and solidly conquer and consolidate each territory."

"If you need my intervention or want to see me, just say so."

"Once we thoroughly and steadily reorganize the Land of Water and establish a joint defense system in each region, the areas where bandits like Kirigori roam will be greatly reduced. With me around, they won't dare to expose themselves."

"We must learn from the lessons of Kirigori and not violate the objective laws of war by engaging in radical and meaningless large-scale operations such as all-out attacks. We must prioritize the construction of systems and order in addressing the current issues of the Land of Water."

"Also, be careful not to give those who actively provoke wars or collude with the Third Mizukage a chance to correct their ways; resolutely kill them." Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Nakamaro with a half-smile.

"Young man, remember this: don't bring the old ways of the Mist Village's Internal Affairs Department into your current work. Those who should be killed must not be let go, and those who shouldn't be killed should not be killed."

Nakamaro was startled and said repeatedly:

"Rest assured, Hokage-sama! I will do exactly as you instruct..."

He may not have had such intentions subjectively or objectively, but subconsciously, Nakamaro might have had the idea of ​​taking advantage of this opportunity to do something for some ninjas he didn't like.

But with a slight tap from Hiruzen Sarutobi, such thoughts vanished completely.

The more Hiruzen Sarutobi learned about Kirigakure and the Land of Water, the more satisfied he became.

Not only are the aquatic and mineral resources extremely abundant, but the terrain here is also very suitable as a production base that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the level of the craftsmen is also exceptional.

After all, it's a village that has inherited the seven ninja swords.

Exploring the potential here will not only greatly benefit Konoha, but also significantly enhance his potential as a ninja.

"Let's get to work!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a wave of his hand.

However, while Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't in a hurry to find Kirigori, Gengetsu Hozuki was.

Under his and Wu Zai's secret arrangements, he had already led a White Zetsu army to search all over the Land of Water, determined to find him no matter how hard they tried.

And at this moment.

Madara Uchiha was also studying the situation of the Fourth Shinobi World War.

"Um…"

"Hiruzen is actually thinking about quelling the chaos in the Land of Water? That's typical of him."

"His fighting style is so similar to mine when I was young, but his mindset not only reflects my own but also Hashirama's style. I really don't know what to say about him..."

Madara Uchiha complained, but Ah-Huo could see that the corners of his mouth were turned up.

Ah Huo pursed his lips, unsure of what to say about Lord Ban.

When Hozuki Gengetsu called Madara earlier, Ah-Huo reported it to Madara in time.

But this person simply waved his hand dismissively, indicating not to bother him...

In Madara's view, before Hozuki Gengetsu could put any pressure on Sarutobi Hiruzen, Kirigakure had already been destroyed.

Judging from Hiruzen Sarutobi's displayed strength, although Gengetsu Hozuki was a strong person, it wouldn't make much difference for him to take action. Therefore, Madara Uchiha temporarily left him and Mu to fend for themselves.

This is the style of the ninja world's Shura...

Let alone letting Huan Yue and Wu be raised for a month or two.

His previous endorsement plan was to let things run wild for more than ten years, emphasizing a free and unrestrained approach without overstepping the bounds.

Don't ask, the answer is that the Asura of the Ninja World has a grand vision...

"Hiruzen intends to completely seize control of Kirigakure, so there's nothing wrong with that."

"The treaty he signed with the Daimyo of the Land of Water essentially made him the 'New First Mizukage.' In this war, Konoha has already acquired a major power as a reserve resource."

Madara Uchiha pondered:

"In that case, I can also see what Konoha is like without Hiruzen, and whether the so-called Will of Fire can forge a ninja group capable of withstanding the other five great hidden villages..."

"It's not good to always rely on the Hokage to shoulder everything."

The better Hiruzen Sarutobi performed, the higher Madara Uchiha's standards and expectations became.

Konoha needs to be even better!

"Hey, Tobirama Senju!"

"Please let me meet Hiruzen Sarutobi. He must have mastered the 'Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal.' Please let me pass on the last of my skills to him. I beg you!"

Besides Hozuki Gengetsu, another veteran powerhouse is now begging "Brother Tobirama"...

It was indeed the name of the whirlpool.

Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu, the two Six Paths puppets, are essentially a super-high-level "information white zetsu," providing a live broadcast for Madara and the other Kage. Madara generously allowed everyone to watch Hiruzen Sarutobi's performance together.

After all, watching a live stream alone is less interesting than watching it with a group of people.

Elderly people living alone like to have someone with them...

But this sight excited Ashina Uzumaki. With his profound knowledge of sealing techniques, he immediately recognized Hiruzen Sarutobi's unusual nature.

Whether it was dispelling Water Release techniques or the Third Mizukage's genjutsu, Ashina Uzumaki was certain that Hiruzen Sarutobi used a "sealing technique," and that it was the kind that was engraved on his body.

Considering that his daughter Mito is still serving in Konoha for an exceptionally long time, and that Hiruzen Sarutobi is Tobirama's apprentice, Ashina Uzumaki is certain...

The Hokage has definitely mastered the "Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal" that he pursued throughout his life!

This left the other actors completely bewildered.

Everyone used to make fun of this old man...

Is it right for a person to turn themselves into a sealing technique?

No, why are there so many monsters in Konoha...?

Is it even possible for someone to master a technique that seems to have been conceived on a whim?

"That old guy..."

Madara Uchiha rarely complained like this: "This is really annoying..."

According to seniority, Ashina Uzumaki is indeed a generation older than him, and is of the same generation as his father, Tajima.

"Ah Huo, go and shut him up. He'll get his chance to shine later."

Madara Uchiha waved his hand. Although he usually enjoyed listening to Ashina scold Tobirama, he couldn't stand how talkative the old man had been lately, and he would suddenly go crazy every now and then.

"Yes, Lord Madara!" Ah-Huo immediately went to comfort Ashina.

This family would fall apart sooner or later without it…

Madara Uchiha narrowed his eyes:

"Hiruzen is gathering sealing techniques within his body? For someone who doesn't have the Uchiha or Senju bloodline, that's a good method. It's a pity that the most powerful force in the ninja world doesn't lie in the Five Elements..."

"It has nothing to do with illusions or bloodline limits, but rather with the myriad phenomena that arise from the fusion and repulsion of yin and yang."

"Can you, a mere mortal, go any further?"

Madara Uchiha shook his head, feeling that the situation was somewhat out of his control.

However, Madara still felt that the main problem was the Third Mizukage's stupidity, which exceeded his expectations...

Are there really such extreme people?

They actually abandoned their own village and became bandits!

"After this war ends, the body I prepared for Izuna should be ready soon, based on the life force of the Gedo Mazo and the essence of Hashirama's cells..."

Madara looked at the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, in which a human figure was being conceived within the lotus flower held by the statue.

Thinking about this, Ban felt much more relaxed.

Even though there are many powerful ninjas in the ninja world, with Izuna assisting him, everything will be alright...

Black Zetsu, hidden in the shadows, gritted his teeth as he watched the Outer Path Demon Statue gushing forth life force, but dared not utter a sound.

This is a despicable betrayal!

A blasphemy against Infinite Tsukuyomi!

This is why Black Zetsu decided to help Hiruzen Sarutobi train and gather the tailed beasts...

Madara was still muttering Infinite Tsukuyomi, but he had already begun to harness the primal life force of the Outer Path Mazo...

In Black Zetsu's view, Madara's faith has wavered!

In Madara's mind, the Gedo Mazo should be the most important element in activating the Infinite Tsukuyomi, and should be carefully protected, not wasted like this... If this continues, Black Zetsu thinks that Madara might one day be completely drained by the Gedo Mazo!

If they really did that, it would be no different from what the Sage of Six Paths did—it would be a complete sealing away of their mother…

"Hiruzen Sarutobi..."

"You have to prove me right! I'm begging you, you absolutely have to master it..."

Black Zetsu prayed silently in his heart.

It understood that if Madara Uchiha really resurrected Izuna, then things would change once the external brain of this Indra reincarnation came online.

It is now struggling to move forward and can only try to trip it up.

At that point, Black Zetsu will have to play dumb.

Otherwise, if even the slightest mistake occurs, based on its years of observation of Madara and Izuna, it would certainly be suspected even if it claimed that it was a Yin-Yang Release product created by Madara…

Izuna is a smart person certified by Black Zetsu.

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A month later.

Leaf.

Ichiraku Ramen.

A little fox sat in a swivel chair, finished eating and drinking all the ramen in front of it, and wiped its mouth with a hint of relish.

"not bad…"

The Sage of Six Paths chuckled as he looked at the Nine-Tailed Fox: "As long as it tastes good! Ninety taels of silver..."

"Why do we have to pay?! Didn't we say the first three thousand bowls would be free?"

Nine-Tails said in surprise, "You, are you trying to make things difficult for me now because you always lose to me in debates?" Nine-Tails inexplicably felt a good impression of Ichiraku Ramen's new second-in-command.

I feel like I've seen this somewhere before...

Kurama (the Nine-Tails) was often seen near the Uchiha clan by the Sage of Six Paths, where he would play with the little Indras and look at notice boards.

Having gradually learned some of the concepts, it started showing off to him in a familiar way...

It's like a sage and a tailed beast discussing politics together. Sometimes they disagree on their ideas and even have a little argument.

However, their relationship has remained harmonious to this day, and in fact, it has only gotten better.

"These three thousand bowls of ramen are for the ninjas fighting for Konoha..."

"You little fox who doesn't fight for the village, yet you want to eat noodles without paying?" the Sage of Six Paths said with amusement.

The speed at which the Nine-Tails merged with Konoha exceeded his expectations.

In a sense, the Sage of Six Paths also saw in this a concrete manifestation of the harmonious coexistence between tailed beasts and ninjas…

"I don't fight for the village, huh?"

Nine-Tails immediately panicked:

"I'm protecting the village's internal defenses! You know that! If Mito weren't so old and unable to withstand too much of my chakra—I was worried about her safety—and if her status made it inconvenient for me to act now, I would have been on the front lines long ago!"

"Do you know how many spies I've uncovered through malicious detection?"

"Furthermore, do you know the mission the Hokage gave me?"

"I'm not afraid to tell you, once those two idiots, the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails, wake up, I'm going to use the Will of Fire to influence them and let them know that tailed beasts and ninjas can get along peacefully..."

Having been controlled by the Third Mizukage for a long time and then subjected to a brutal attack by Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Three-Tails and Six-Tails were on the verge of collapse after this ordeal.

Upon arriving in Konoha, lacking a suitable vessel for sealing, Mito could only slowly and methodically apply seals one by one to restrain them, preventing them from becoming too agitated after regaining consciousness.

After all, even though Kurama (the Nine-Tails) confidently asserted that she could do it, what if she couldn't?

Konoha currently has many ninjas capable of carrying tailed beasts.

However, they are all fighting on the front lines, and it would be very risky for them to suddenly become human jinchūriki.

There's always a need for adjustment...

"snort…

"The Hokage is currently helping the Hidden Mist Village rebuild their homeland. Mito has shown me the intelligence; the Will of Fire is about to permeate the entire Land of Water. Once I defeat the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails, I will speak on behalf of the Hokage and encourage all the Hidden Leaf Village ninja!"

Nine-Tailed Fox crossed its arms:

"Fine, I don't blame you. You've only been in Konoha for a short time, you have no idea how important I am to the village..."

The Sage of Six Paths smiled to himself.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions in the Land of Water also greatly pleased the Sage of Six Paths.

Instead of taking advantage of the chaos, they steadily and methodically quelled the disorder, always emphasizing that order was paramount. This prompted the Sage of Six Paths to remark, "The Hokage possesses the virtues of an ancient benevolent ruler!"

As for who this ancient benefactor is, that's hard to say...

"You're really impressive..."

The Sage of Six Paths gave Kurama a thumbs-up: "Alright, from now on, Ichiraku Ramen is free for you!"

"The Hokage is truly an extraordinary ninja. His actions remind me of the ancient sages, the legendary philosophies that only existed during the time of the Ninja Cult..." The Sage of Six Paths secretly added a bit of his own opinion.

"Stop reading those useless books and read more of the Hokage's quotes. You mean Ninjutsu?"

Nine-Tailed Fox chuckled, "I'm too lazy to explain..."

Having fought countless battles against Ashura and Indra, the Nine-Tails had little interest in the ninja sect's philosophy. The Sage of Six Paths' face darkened: "Eh, how can you say that?"

"Lord Kurama, the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails have awakened..." An ANBU member arrived beside Kurama at this moment.

"good!"

Kurama's eyes lit up, and it waved its claws at the Sage of Six Paths with a rather smug look: "I have to go do some work for the village. You stay here and make ramen!" The Sage of Six Paths looked at Kurama's back and suddenly smiled.

Ninja...

Although this was a deep-seated belief in the Sage of Six Paths, he also admitted that if the Ninja Sect still held the most advanced ideas after a thousand years, it would be an extremely unhealthy phenomenon.

"Naruto..."

"The Will of Fire, Hiruzen Sarutobi..." The Sage of Six Paths kneaded the dough as he fell into deep thought.

The ancestral home of the Thousand Hands family.

Nine-Tails smiled as it looked at the Three-Tails and Six-Tails, whose sizes had been compressed, and stood beside Mito:

"Oh, you're finally awake?"

Rather than saying they woke up, it would be more accurate to say that the Three-Tails and Six-Tails had completed their self-healing.

These two tailed beasts have been mentally tormented for too long, and their bodies have also suffered severe damage.

"Long time no see, my two brothers..."

"How did you end up like this? I don't think you listened to what the old man said back then!" Nine-Tails suddenly changed her expression and said with a pained look.