Simultaneous Time Travel: What Villain? I'm the Protagonist!

Although Xia Rixing was shocked, seeing Sheng Ren's unquestionable expression, she still bowed and accepted the order: "Yes, Sect Master, I will make the arrangements immediately."

She turned and left, her steps heavy. Attacking Kirigakure was a decision that would ignite a new ninja world war.

Although the Land of Bears has made rapid progress in strength under the leadership of Mori, Kirigakure is still one of the five great ninja villages with a deep foundation, especially known for its fearsome reputation as the "Village of Blood Mist," and is by no means an easy opponent.

But she also understood Sheng Ren's considerations.

After several years of development, the visualization technique has become widespread in the Land of Bears, making the entire population a soldier. The Feathered Immortal Sect has cultivated hundreds of Jonin-level disciples and thousands of Chunin-level disciples. Such strength is sufficient to confront any major power head-on.

More importantly, Sheng Ren's personal strength is unfathomable. Xia Rixing had witnessed his cataclysmic power firsthand, leaving her with no doubt that Sheng Ren was capable of crushing any enemy on the battlefield.

"Perhaps, the sect leader really is confident..." Xia Rixing murmured to himself, then strode towards the communications room and began issuing orders.

Inside Xingying's office, Sheng Ren put down his pen, walked to the window, and looked at the distant sky. The sky was just beginning to lighten, and even though it was shrouded in night, the sun was still shining brightly.

Obito withdrew his gaze. Black Zetsu was reporting to him on the situation in Hoshigakure. Over the years, not only Black Zetsu had felt how terrifying Sheng Ren was, but even Obito felt that Sheng Ren was difficult to control.

"Currently, Hoshigakure has thirty Jonin, hundreds of Chunin, and not to mention Genin. In just five years, under his leadership, Hoshigakure has surpassed the Land of Rain. Looking across the ninja world, apart from the Five Great Ninja Villages, no one can stop Hoshigakure."

Since separating from Shengren, Black Zetsu has become increasingly worried. Recalling Shengren's growth over the past five years, he personally investigated the matter again. When he saw the "true strength" of the Star Ninja Village, he even harbored murderous intent towards Shengren.

However, Obito remained indifferent to the development of the Star Village and signaled Black Zetsu to continue.

"More importantly, he has strength," Obito said, glancing over. "He has a space-time ninjutsu similar to the Flying Thunder God Technique, a unique water jutsu that can control water flow, a fire jutsu that burns chakra, and a wind jutsu that can cut everything. In terms of taijutsu, he has an earth jutsu similar to the Raikage's chakra mode. As for genjutsu, he hasn't shown it yet, but he definitely has hidden methods. The above are just his visible abilities."

"Isn't that great? You should know he's a member of Akatsuki," Obito said jokingly, but his tone was devoid of any emotion.

"He's not from Akatsuki, he's the Hoshikage of Hoshigakure," Black Zetsu's words silenced Obito.

That's right. Currently, everyone in the Akatsuki organization except for Shengren is considered a rogue ninja. Obito faked his death and disappeared from the organization, while Nagato and Konan were out of the opposition but became official members. Only Shengren's roots have always been in Hoshigakure.

"There's also the visualization technique. This kind of secret art can completely determine the rise and fall of a country. Others would kill all those who know about it, but he lets it spread. I've always felt that there's something fishy going on behind the scenes."

Black Zetsu revealed what he had been worried about all along. In fact, not only did he see something wrong with this matter, but Obito, Nagato, and even the Kage of each village also felt that something was amiss. Over the years, Seijin had encountered countless tests, all of which he had deflected.

Unable to obtain the truth from Sheng Ren, these people began to study visualization techniques. The more they studied them, the more they discovered that it was practically a divine art. Simply by visualizing a small angel figure, one could increase the speed of chakra refining several times over. Moreover, it was not only ninjas who could practice it, but ordinary people could also practice it.

Faced with the sudden surge in the number of ninjas, the Daimyo and Kage were surprised to find that the situation seemed to be out of control. They simply banned the visualization method, but this was only on the surface; they couldn't control it in secret.

"What do you want to do?" Obito said coldly.

"Kill him," Black Zetsu's killing intent was fully revealed. He could manipulate Ashura and Madara at will, but he couldn't see through Sheng Ren at all.

Obito slowly shook his head: "Killing him would be difficult to explain to Nagato, since Nagato and the others wouldn't have been able to deal with Hanzo so quickly without him."

Seeing that Black Zetsu wanted to say more, Obito waved his hand: "Alright, let's wait and see. Shengren is still very useful to us now."

Black Zetsu was unwilling, but ultimately he lacked the ability to kill Mori, so he said indignantly, "Obito, you'll regret this."

"Black Zetsu, I am Madara's successor," Obito said, watching Black Zetsu slam the door and walk away.

At the top of the tower in the Land of Rain, Morihito was talking to Nagato.

"Danzo has confirmed that the person is not Uchiha Madara," Sheng Ren said, sitting in a chair and playing with the ring on his hand.

Nagato listened in silence, a complex light flashing in his Rinnegan eyes: "Is Danzo's word credible?" Konan, standing beside him, lowered her head, pondering the news about Morihito.

"It's believable," Sheng Ren replied without hesitation. "The long-standing feud between Uchiha Madara and Konoha could go on for days and nights. If he were really alive, Konoha would stop at nothing to kill him."

"Konoha hasn't made a move," Konan suddenly interjected.

Nagato's withered fingers tapped rhythmically on the wheelchair. After a moment, he asked, "Who do you think he is?" He met Seijin's eyes with an extremely serious expression.

"A man with ulterior motives, and with deep ties to Konoha," Shengren said, looking at Nagato. "Otherwise, why would he need to act in the name of Uchiha Madara?"

Nagato's pupils contracted slightly.

Someone with ulterior motives... has deep connections to Konoha... and is using the name of Uchiha Madara...

This information quickly combined in his mind, forming a vague outline.

"So, what is his purpose?" Nagato's voice grew even deeper. "If he only wanted to eliminate the threat to Konoha, why didn't he just declare war on our Akatsuki organization? Instead, he cooperated with us, even helping us?"

"That's the crux of the matter." Sheng Ren stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the endless rain outside. "He wants to use us to achieve a bigger goal. And that goal is very likely related to the limitations imposed by his true identity."

He turned to Nagato: "Think about it, what kind of people need to hide their true identities? What kind of people can't act openly and honestly, and can only manipulate everything from behind the scenes?"

Nagato fell into deep thought.

Konan said softly, "A high-ranking member of Konoha? The head of a major clan? Or..."

"Whoever he is, one thing is certain," Sheng Ren interrupted Xiao Nan's speculation, "his plan requires a powerful organization to execute, and Akatsuki is the tool he has chosen. What we need to do is not to be used by him, but to use him in turn."

"Turn around and use him?" Nagato looked up. "You mean..."

"In the name of the leader, you ordered him to go to Konoha to investigate the Nine-Tails," Sheng Ren said slowly, a cold glint in his eyes. Since you're someone who can't be seen in public, don't blame me for using this identity. Besides, Danzo and the Uchiha clan in Konoha are eagerly awaiting your arrival.