I am the new Hokage of Konoha.

Shisui had been preparing to tell Itachi that his Sharingan had reached the three-tomoe stage for some time.

However, upon reflection, once the matter is actually resolved tomorrow, the truth about the kaleidoscope will be revealed, making it easier to explain at that time.

In addition, to avoid distracting Itachi before the battle, he gave up the idea of ​​telling him now.

In the end, Itachi could only return with a faint sense of doubt.

Alone in the tent, Shisui touched his eyes with mixed feelings.

My Mangekyou Sharingan will be revealed tomorrow.

Actually, one person already knew this beforehand.

That was Yun Ting, the Fourth Hokage.

This was also because Shisui informed him of it on his own initiative.

This is not only because Yun Ting, as the leader, has earned Zhi Shui's deep respect over the years, and Zhi Shui is willing to die for him.

Furthermore, he was unwilling to cause his comrades in Konoha to suffer even greater harm by concealing his true abilities in the upcoming great battle.

Deep down, Shisui was always a very gentle and kind person towards Konoha and his comrades.

Therefore, in front of Yun Ting, he took the initiative to reveal the Mangekyou Sharingan and even the ability of Kotoamatsukami.

The purpose was to enable himself to play a greater role in the upcoming great battle, thereby reducing Konoha's casualties.

It has to be said that this approach is quite naive.

In the original work, even though Hiruzen Sarutobi, as a representative of the "moderate faction," didn't say it, the clenched fists inside his sleeves clearly showed his deep fear of Shisui.

Danzo, unable to resist the temptation, made a striking move.

Such reactions are typical of most people.

Fortunately, Shisui encountered Yunting.

Trusting the other party's character, Yun Ting maintained his attitude towards him, and in the upcoming great battle, he used him as he had hoped.

This made Zhishui, who had been nervous after speaking, very happy, and he was extremely grateful for Yunting's trust.

However, the only thing that puzzled him was that Yun Ting had specifically instructed him not to reveal the technique of the Otherworld God in the subsequent great battle, but rather that it had another important use.

Zhi Shui naturally had his own guesses about this.

The so-called "other great use" clearly indicates that the person he was dealing with was of extremely high status, so much so that in order to avoid revealing any trace of his identity during the subsequent great battle, he was required to refrain from using Kotoamatsukami.

Even the ability to use this technique was not to be revealed to others at Yun Ting's request.

Although he had never wanted to use Kotoamatsukami to manipulate other people's minds, Yun Ting, as the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, was someone he served and admired. Moreover, Yun Ting still trusted him even after learning that he possessed Kotoamatsukami. All Shisui could do now was to repay him with all his might.

Thinking of this, Zhishui's eyes were filled with determination.

Although he was reluctant to get his hands dirty with too much blood, for the Hokage, for Konoha, and for everyone's ideals, he would harden his heart and remove all obstacles in his way!

......

the next day.

The morning sun rose as expected amidst the complex gazes of the two sides about to engage in battle.

After a simple breakfast, both Konoha and Kumogakure gathered together to make their final preparations for battle.

Not to mention how the muscular Cloud Ninja roared wildly under the encouragement of the Fourth Raikage, A, who was also a muscle maniac.

In Konoha, after everyone had gathered together, Yun Ting gave a brief explanation, then turned to Tsunade beside him and said:

"Tsunade, let's begin!"

"Okay." Tsunade nodded solemnly.

Then, Yun Ting and Tsunade arrived at a large open space that the Konoha army had specially reserved.

At the same time, the two bit their fingers, slammed them on the ground, and shouted in unison:

"Spiritual communication!"

Peng!

Amidst billowing white smoke, and with the chakra consumed by Yun Ting and Tsunade, a slug, far larger than ever before, was summoned.

This instantly caused a stir among the Konoha army.

"Live Slug, let's begin." Tsunade then gave the order.

"Yes, Lady Tsunade, and Lady Yunting as well." Having already given prior notice, the slug immediately sprang into action.

The slug undergoes a massive split!

In an instant, the enormous slug collapsed, and countless tiny slugs burst forth from it, quickly spreading out and crawling onto one Konoha ninja after another.

Even though they were informed beforehand that this was Tsunade and the Fourth Hokage's summoning beast, many Konoha ninjas were still not used to seeing a slug on their shoulder.

Fortunately, they knew that the slugs on their shoulders were a matter of life and death, and eventually they got used to it.

"I'll leave the rest to you!" Among the Konoha ninjas, Might Guy, flashing his gleaming white teeth, gave a thumbs-up to the slug clone on his shoulder.

"Let's cheer each other on, sir," the slug clone said gently as always.

On the other side, Itachi also looked at the slug on his shoulder with great surprise.

Finally, a conclusion was reached.

Although the Hokage and Tsunade's summoning beasts are very powerful, he still prefers the crows that Shisui gave him.

Just as the Konoha villagers, now equipped with slugs as standard, were filled with even more confidence for the upcoming battle.

Tsunade also bid farewell to Yun Ting, saying, "Then I'll leave the rest to you, Yun Ting."

In her previous discussions with Yun Ting, her role in this battle was not as a combatant, but to utilize her medical ninjutsu talent and use the "Living Slug: Tsuna Healing Technique" to protect the safety of the people of Konoha.

The so-called "Living Slug: Tsunade Healing Technique" refers to the technique of transferring Tsunade's chakra to each injured ninja through the splitting of a living slug, and then using the Palm Healing Technique to heal them.

In addition, since live slugs are immune to all physical attacks, they can also protect the wounded by covering them with their bodies, thereby minimizing the number of casualties.

This is undoubtedly an ultimate medical ninjutsu that can heal an entire village using the power of a live slug.

In the original story, Tsunade used this technique to save the lives of many Konoha ninja when Pain attacked.

It is more than sufficient for the current battlefield.

Although this would prevent Tsunade, a Kage-level fighter, from playing other roles, with experts like Kumo-tei, Minato, and Shisui present, losing one of them wouldn't matter much.

Compared to other factors, preserving the lives of the Konoha ninja present was of paramount importance.

In addition, maintaining the Live Slug Healing Technique requires the majority of Tsunade's chakra and energy, and she cannot be disturbed.

In the complex and ever-changing battlefield, unexpected events are inevitable.

Therefore, under the protection of a group of ninjas, Tsunade will go to a secluded location not far from the designated battlefield to maintain this technique.

After all, the more powerful a technique is, the more limitations it has.

Tsunade wanted to use the live slug to transfer her chakra to each injured person in a timely manner, but she couldn't be too far away herself.

......

A chilling, ominous atmosphere stretched for dozens of miles, frightening flocks of birds and beasts into fleeing.

Among them, the relatively few people of the Land of Hot Water also moved away early, carrying their pots and pans with them, filled with sorrow.

Therefore, apart from the ninjas of both sides, there was nothing else at the place where Konoha and Kumogakure fought.

Tsunade and her team of protectors have already left, while the 6,000 Konoha ninja army, led by Yun Ting at the forefront, is advancing towards the battlefield.

On the other side, an even larger number of Cloud Ninja troops, under the command of the Fourth Raikage, marched in with high spirits.

Fifteen minutes later.

The two armies have already met in the distance, but neither has stopped.

1000 meters... 800 meters... 500 meters...

They stopped when they were about 200 meters apart and could clearly see each other's faces.

In the entire Fourth Shinobi World War, a rare scene unfolded where the Hokage and Raikage personally clashed in battle.

Standing at the very front of the Cloud Ninja army was the Fourth Raikage, a tall and incredibly strong man with a white cloak, a wide belt, and a heavy golden headband. Yun Ting didn't say anything after noticing him.

The Fourth Raikage, A, immediately looked at the most prominent figure opposite him, Yun Ting. His gaze swept over Yun Ting's Hokage robes, and he smirked slightly, but he didn't say anything either.

Ai's personality has always been straightforward, and he believes in the power of force over words, while Yun Ting has no interest in wasting time on verbal sparring.

Surprisingly, the two ninja village knights, upon meeting, did not engage in the passionate opening remarks that outsiders had expected.

However, Hijiri of the Cloud Ninja frowned upon seeing the small, slug clones on the shoulders of all the Konoha ninjas, and said, "Those are slugs from Shikkotsu Forest, aren't they?"

The Cloud Ninja naturally had some knowledge of the information regarding the summoning beasts of the Third Hokage's sacred land possessed by the three legendary Sannin of Konoha.

So, not only did Tsuchishiro notice the problem, but Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, also exclaimed in a strange tone, "Hey~ it's Tsunade, that big-breasted woman, here! Yay!"

"Is the arrival of one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha a cause for celebration?" Yugito, a fellow Jinchūriki, said coldly beside her. "I've heard that Tsunade and her summoning beasts have a powerful, wide-range medical ninjutsu. Judging from the current situation, it's clear that they intend to do just that."

Killer Bee wanted to say something, but the Fourth Raikage, A, snorted coldly and said, "So what if Tsunade is here! We'll just wipe them all out in one fell swoop!"

Upon hearing this, Tsuchishiro earnestly suggested, "If we allow Tsunade to fully utilize her medical abilities, it will cause us a lot of trouble. Raikage-sama, we still need to find Tsunade and disrupt her plans."

A didn't refuse, and even became more ambitious, saying, "If Tsunade really wants to maintain such a massive medical ninjutsu, then her own consumption must be considerable. What does merely interrupting it matter? Killing her would be the best outcome. Send the decapitation squad to find Tsunade. No matter how powerful the technique, it can't be cast from hundreds of miles away; the opponent must be nearby."

"Yes!"

Upon receiving the order, Tu Dai quickly made arrangements.

After that, Ai turned his attention back to the Konoha army on the front lines.

Noticing that the latter was about to sound the war horn, he, his blood boiling with fighting spirit, preemptively issued the order: "Then let's crush Konoha head-on! Kill!"

"kill!"

The ten thousand Cloud Ninja troops roared in fury and charged toward Konoha amidst the earth-shaking tremors.

"kill!"

Konoha retaliated with a charge.

In an instant, two enormous waves, one green and one black, surged and collided.

The great battle has officially begun!