I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 219 The Mastermind Emerges!

Clad in a black robe and wearing a swirling, one-eyed mask, a scarlet Sharingan with three tomoe was hidden in the dark opening.

Nara Raikage narrowed his eyes slightly, and wisps of silvery-white electric arcs exploded on the surface of his burly body.

Where did this Uchiha with age spots come from?

Furthermore, judging from the shape and characteristics of those three-tomoe Sharingan, this Uchiha is not an Edo Tensei user like Uchiha Kagami, but rather seems to be a normal human...

However, this problem is easy to solve. The number of three-tomoe Jonin in the Uchiha clan is currently limited. All we need to do is communicate with the main body and ask them to investigate the three-tomoe Jonin who have "disappeared" from the Uchiha clan recently...

As for whether he's one-eyed or not, that's a trivial matter. After all, he's still missing an eye on the side with the age spots. Uchiha Kagami's Mangekyou Sharingan, specifically his left eye, has already been gouged out. Who knows if this one-eyed Uchiha has had his eye gouged out too...

"The Third Raikage."

An aged voice came from beneath the one-eyed mask, and the scarlet Sharingan with its three tomoe stared intently at the Third Raikage.

"Your current inaction is inconsistent with the plan we discussed earlier."

What were the previous plans?

The ghost had planned this with you guys beforehand!

Nara Raikage rolled his eyes inwardly.

However, he could not openly pretend to be completely unaware.

Although they didn't know who this three-tomoe Uchiha, enveloped in white Zetsu Tobi, was.

But it definitely won't be "Uchiha Kenji," that utterly foolish character with a screw loose in his head and a screw loose in his heart.

"The reason is simple."

Nara Raikage adopted a brash demeanor and answered the other party's question cleanly and decisively.

"I fought with the Shadow of Darkness, and then we settled accounts. I think our Cloud Village suffered a loss."

"But you have already accepted our payment in advance: the scroll of the [Sealing Seal] technique."

The one-eyed Uchiha clenched his fists slightly beneath his black robe, his eyes coldly fixed on the Third Raikage.

"Your current mission is to hold off the Dark Shadow on the front lines! Or even eliminate him!"

"I really dislike the way you're looking at me right now. If you look at me like that again, believe me, I'll gouge out your Sharingan!"

Nara Raikage raised his voice, speaking with great impatience, as the arcs of lightning on his body became even more dazzling.

"Have you ever fought against the Dark Shadow of Konoha?"

"Do you know that the other side has a giant fan that can absorb ninjutsu?"

"Do you know that the other party also possesses a technique similar to the Tailed Beast Ball?"

"In this situation, why should I sacrifice the interests of Cloud Village to help you hold off the Dark Shadow?"

White Zetsu Tobi and the one-eyed Uchiha then realized the crux of the problem.

These two people have been focusing their energy on Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village) for some time now.

Regarding the conflict between Konoha and Kumogakure, all that is known is that the Third Raikage launched a surprise attack on Konoha's camp, and then the Dark Shadow arrived at the front line and repelled the Third Raikage and the AB combination.

White Zetsu Tobi and the one-eyed Uchiha knew there must be something special about this.

However, they did not expect that the Dark Shadow had mastered a technique similar to the Tailed Beast Ball.

The combination of flight ability and Tailed Beast Ball is indeed terrifying.

No wonder the Hidden Cloud Village has stopped launching attacks...

But if you musclemen from Kumogakure don't take the initiative to attack, how will Lord Madara's plan be carried out?

Faced with the Third Raikage's volatile temper, the one-eyed Uchiha had no choice but to suppress his anger and hide the emotions in his eyes.

In terms of strength, he was no match for his opponent...

"Third Raikage, you have already received the [Tail-Sealing Seal] ahead of time, and you even have the [Storm Release: Light Fang], a ninjutsu without a hand seal."

The one-eyed Uchiha tried to maintain a calm tone.

"I think we've given more than enough."

The one-eyed Uchiha's implication was simple.

As ninjas, we have to keep our word.

"So what?"

Nara Raikage was fearless.

"If you're so capable, then take these things back from me!"

It is known throughout the ninja world.

Kumogakure is nominally a ninja village, but in reality it's like a mafia family.

These musclemen don't have any other special skills; they just like to do brutal things like robbery and plunder.

From Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and Byakugan, to Iwagakure's Lava Release Kekkei Genkai, and even the Sage of Six Paths' ninja tools...

If the Hidden Cloud Village sets its sights on something, it will mobilize its forces to attempt to plunder it.

Take, for example, that enormous Amber Vase standing right now in the tent. Wasn't it also something the Third Raikage and his men snatched back from the hands of the Gold and Silver Brothers?

Even many ninjas in Kumogakure do not address the current Raikage as "Raikage-sama," but rather as "boss."

Judging from this name alone, one can imagine the "simple and honest folk customs" of Kumogakure.

Moreover, the Nara Raikage was not the true Third Raikage.

Even if he really did forcibly eat Madara Uchiha's "mission reward"...

In any case, he won't be the one who gets hurt in the end.

What does the Nara Raikage still have to fear?

"Someone like you, hiding your true colors and scheming like a fly."

Nara Raikage casually picked up the scroll with the "Sealing Seal" on the side.

"If it weren't for this sealing technique, do you think I'd be in the mood to discuss any schemes or tricks with you right now?"

Faced with the Third Raikage's unbridled behavior, the one-eyed Uchiha was filled with resentment.

But he had to admit... he really couldn't do anything about the other party.

The most crucial issue is that the one-eyed Uchiha's raw strength is far inferior to that of the Third Raikage.

Even with the help of Tobi's power, the one-eyed Uchiha did not dare to confront the Third Raikage head-on within the Cloud Village camp.

The Cloud Village camp doesn't just house the Third Raikage; it also contains the famous duo, A and B!

Under these circumstances, how could the one-eyed Uchiha dare to lose his temper?

not to mention.

In the current ninja world, among the three forces of Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure, only the Third Raikage of Kumogakure is strong enough, and the AB combination is strong enough to hold off Nara Rinkazu and Minato Namikaze at the same time.

No ninja from Iwagakure or Kirigakure could handle "Black Shadow" and "Yellow Flash"!

Onoki of Iwagakure is a good example.

Meanwhile, in Kirigakure...

After much deliberation, the one-eyed Uchiha realized that even the strongest ninja that Kirigakure could send out was not as strong as Uchiha Kagami in his previous Edo Tensei state!

In this situation, relying on the power of Kumogakure, the Third Raikage, and the AB duo is the only option for the One-Eyed Uchiha.

The plan of the one-eyed Uchiha, Tobi the White Zetsu, or rather, Madara Uchiha hiding in the shadows, was very simple.

They wanted to conceal their movements as much as possible, allowing the other ninjas to delay Nara Rinkazu and Minato Namikaze, and then test the mettle of Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Obito, the two "backup tools".

Madara Uchiha originally did not intend to go this far.

However, Nagato in the Land of Rain has yet to awaken the true power of the Rinnegan.

Madara Uchiha hoped that Nagato could awaken as soon as possible, summon the Gedo Mazo, and then begin the plan to collect the Tailed Beasts...

If all else fails, we can have Nagato awaken the power of the Rinnegan as soon as possible, allowing him to master the "Rinne Rebirth Technique," thus enabling Madara Uchiha to revive on his own.

More than a decade later, Nagato was still playing ninja house with Yahiko and Konan.

Under these circumstances, Madara Uchiha was forced to consider alternative candidates for the backup plan.

In addition, it was attacked by Nara Rinka and others some time ago.

Madara Uchiha then made up his mind to take the initiative to attack Obito Uchiha and Shisui Uchiha.

As for attacking the dark shadow and the yellow flash?

If these two people could resolve this so easily, they wouldn't have achieved their current success and fame!

Unfortunately, Obito Uchiha and Shisui Uchiha, these two junior members of the clan, were only slightly less troublesome than Nagato.

In Madara Uchiha's view, Shisui Uchiha had a serious problem with his mind and was very much like his elder, Kagami Uchiha.

Uchiha Shisui truly possessed a deep love for Konoha.

However, Madara Uchiha, who had already been tricked by Kagami Uchiha once, really didn't want to guide this kind of Uchiha with the Will of Fire in his heart again.

As for Uchiha Obito...

This child also has significant brain problems, not just intellectual disabilities.

For Madara Uchiha, guiding this idiot to recognize the true nature of the ninja world was an incredibly easy task.

It's at least easier than guiding Uchiha Shisui.

The problem is...

Uchiha Shisui was, after all, a Jonin with three tomoe, and with Uchiha Kagami's Mangekyou Sharingan in his left eye, he could potentially acquire an "Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan" at any time.

Obito Uchiha hadn't even awakened his Sharingan yet!

The tomoe in Obito Uchiha's eyes weren't two, not three...

There wasn't a single one.

If Madara Uchiha wanted to guide Obito Uchiha to become his tool, he had to first guide Obito to awaken his Sharingan.

No matter how you put it...

They wanted to take action against Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Obito.

Nara Rinka and Namikaze Minato are unavoidable obstacles.

"Then, the Third Raikage."

Knowing how much Madara valued this plan, the one-eyed Uchiha forcibly suppressed his anger.

"What do you want?"

"Didn't the adults in your family teach you how to negotiate?"

Nara Raikage leaned back tactically, looking at the one-eyed Uchiha with a disdainful gaze.

My meaning is very simple.

What you've given me isn't enough!

"Besides, I haven't even bothered about you secretly spying on our Hidden Cloud Village's Jinchuriki!"

The one-eyed Uchiha and Madara Uchiha behind him were able to deliver the [Tail-Sealing Seal], a sealing technique originating from the Uzumaki clan, when the Hidden Cloud Village was about to replace the Two-Tails Jinchuriki.

Even if Nara Raikage used his muscles to think, he could figure out that the other party must have conducted a prior investigation into the situation of the Jinchuriki in Kumogakure!

The one-eyed Uchiha coldly asked, "Third Raikage, what do you want?"

"What I want? That depends on what you have!"

Nara Raikage directly rejected the other party's words.

"Does this mean that if I want to become the Sage of Six Paths, you can make me become the Sage of Six Paths too?"

"I only care about the result; I can't care about giving you a price quote!"

Asking for an exorbitant price, then negotiating after the fact?

Nara Raikage had no intention of wasting words with this one-eyed Uchiha.

He would absolutely not go to war with Konoha until the other party offered him a generous condition that he could not refuse.

The one-eyed Uchiha knew that the Third Raikage was making an outrageous demand, but he had no way to refuse.

"Remember your words today, Third Raikage."

The lower half of the one-eyed Uchiha merged into the ground, reducing his overall height by half.

"When it comes time to take action, whether it's Kirigakure, Iwagakure, or even Konoha, they will all cooperate with you."

"Konoha is actually involved in this?"

Nara Raikage was surprised, but he didn't show it on his face, only letting out a sneer.

"A bunch of idiots who only know how to scheme against each other!"

The silver-white arcs of electricity wrapped around his body suddenly turned black. Nara Raikage condensed a ball of pitch-black lightning, which transformed into the shape of a cheetah, and attacked the one-eyed Uchiha who was about to leave.

Lightning Release: Black Spot Difference!

The one-eyed Uchiha awkwardly shrank into the ground, avoiding the attack of the black thunder leopard, and disappeared completely.

Second update.

Third update, around 10 PM?

(End of this chapter)