Uchiha's personal opinion

"What makes them so strong?"

The most combative of them all, the White Snake Immortal, asked first.

"A physique stronger than a ninja's, reaction speed no less than a ninja's, and stamina far exceeding that of an ordinary ninja..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu simultaneously transmitted intelligence data regarding Haki and the analysis of naval combat power to the two sages.

The slug immortal only glanced at it casually before putting it down, clearly uninterested; while the white snake immortal looked at it very carefully, probably having memorized all the contents.

Uchiha Tokumitsu also silently made his own judgment.

"So, His Majesty summoned us to achieve the complete conquest of the pirate world?"

As the saying goes, one can understand the meaning behind a song, and after the White Snake Sage put down the documents in his hand, the Slug Sage immediately spoke up and asked, "As native beings of the ninja world, we should do something for it. However, my nature is not to fight, so it might not be appropriate for me to directly participate in the war of expansion..."

"However... if any frontline ninja are seriously wounded or disabled, I can still help them recover."

After a slight pause, the Slug Immortal added another sentence.

"Thank you, Slug Sage, for your contributions to the ninja world..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't seem to mind. He first nodded to the Slug Sage, then turned his gaze to the White Snake Sage.

"Does Your Majesty truly intend to conquer the other world?"

The White Snake Immortal asked.

"The world of pirates is the only chance for the ninja world to revitalize itself; otherwise, it will inevitably be trapped in an endless cycle of war."

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded and said, "Gamamaru's theory of the end of history has been completely discredited, but the ninja world still needs to explore a path to a bright future..."

"But all conquests are inevitably accompanied by boundless bloodshed and slaughter..."

The Slug Sage sighed, but showed no opposition whatsoever to the expedition to the pirate world.

Natural energy is an aggregate of energy born from all things in the universe. Although the concentration of natural energy in the ninja world is much higher now than it was after Kaguya Otsutsuki was sealed, in the eyes of the great sage of the holy land, this temporary increase in natural energy due to population growth is not a good thing. On the contrary, after the population grows rapidly, especially after the number of ninjas with huge resource consumption reaches its peak, there will be signs of natural energy being insufficient, and it is even very likely that natural energy will be completely depleted.

In particular, after Uchiha Tokumitsu bestowed the Sage Technique Seed, which increased the number of Sage Technique ninjas in the Uchiha clan, the rate of consumption of natural energy was further accelerated.

For the massive summoned beasts of the sacred land, the depletion or even disappearance of natural energy would be a catastrophe!

Therefore, it's time for a change—the shortcomings of the ninja world can be addressed by drawing inspiration from the pirate world!

"I will try to plant the seeds of the Divine Tree in the world of One Piece, thereby modifying the environment of that other world..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu solemnly declared, "At the same time, I am also willing to set aside land in another world for the two great sages to establish a new holy land!"

Anyway, there are plenty of uninhabited islands in the One Piece world. Even the six tailed beasts have their own islands, so adding two more holy sites won't make a difference. Moreover, compared to land of little value, it's more important to tie the great sages of the two holy sites to the Uchiha Dynasty's war machine.

The two immortals exchanged a glance, both somewhat tempted.

As the saying goes, "a tree dies when transplanted, but a saint thrives," adding a "branch" can at least enhance the Holy Land's ability to withstand risks.

However, the fact that the new holy land would inevitably fall under the control of the Uchiha Dynasty caused the two sages some concern.

"If the two holy lands are willing to fight for the ninja world..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu put forward his final condition: "I will bestow upon the two immortals the title of Pillar of the Nation Demon Immortals, granting them the same status as the Goddess of the Rabbit; as long as the Uchiha Dynasty still exists, the offerings to the Great Immortals will never cease!"

"His Majesty!"

The White Snake Immortal immediately bowed in respect, thus expressing the attitude of Ryuchi Cave.

The slug fairy hesitated for a moment, but then bowed in respect.

Chapter 513 Sowing the Seeds of Hope for the World

January 1st, the second year of the Kaihuang era.

On the seventh day after the two holy sages entered the palace for an audience, Risa, the high priestess in charge of the Tokukō Shrine, suddenly received a special decree.

"The position of the Demon Immortal will be added to the main festival of the shrine..."

High Priestess Risa read aloud the first paragraph of the imperial edict, much to her bewilderment.

Uchiha Shisui, who was sent to convey the imperial decree, did not explain much, but simply gestured for the high priestess Risa to continue watching.

"He bestows upon the Lord of the Wet Bone Forest the title of Great Immortal Slug Who Saves the World, and upon the Lord of the Dragon Cave the title of Great Immortal White Serpent Who Restores Order. They shall be enshrined in the main shrine and placed on either side of the main hall, to enjoy the incense offerings of future generations and to forever maintain their honor..."

When High Priestess Risa read those words aloud, her heart skipped a beat, and she gasped sharply: "This is..."

"They are the great immortals of the two holy lands."

Uchiha Shisui nodded and said with great certainty.

The widespread dissemination of the name of the three sacred lands in the ninja world was actually due to the extensive propaganda carried out by Uchiha Tokumitsu after he destroyed Mount Myōboku in order to boast of his martial prowess. This allowed even ordinary commoners to learn that there were so-called three sacred lands in the ninja world, and the Dynasty Ninja Army, which completely destroyed Mount Myōboku, used this to demonstrate its formidable martial power.

However, the great immortals of the two remaining sacred sites have been bestowed the title of 'demon immortals' and have even been included in the temple for sacrificial rites...

"I will obey Your Majesty's will!"

High Priestess Risa respectfully bowed towards the direction of the Konoha Imperial Palace, then accepted the imperial decree and began instructing her priests and priestesses to prepare a new sacrificial altar.

……

The 'divine tree seed' that Uchiha Tokukō planned to use to change the balance of power between the two clans was a seed he cultivated after he had basically exhausted the power of the mini version of the Ten-Tails.

However, after Uchiha Tokumitsu's Sage Chakra intervened during the cultivation stage, the characteristics of this 'Divine Tree Seed' are completely different from the original Otsutsuki Divine Tree.

Originally, the Divine Tree's purpose was to absorb the natural energy of the ninja world and transform it into chakra that the Otsutsuki clan could directly absorb—while the natural energy itself served as fertilizer to accelerate growth. However, Uchiha Tokumitsu went against this principle. Although he retained the Divine Tree seed's transformative function, he changed the final product to 'Sage Mode power,' which differed slightly from the natural energy commonly found in the ninja world and bore traces of his personal will!

As for how to make the 'Divine Tree Seed' recognize the special energy that exists in the pirate world, Uchiha Tokumitsu had already figured it out.

That's the old trick—

"Blood sacrifice!"

In the world of One Piece, Fugaku Uchiha solemnly addressed the Jonin in charge of the Second Army: "This year's annual festival will be held on a deserted island in the Calm Belt north of the Demon Triangle. Therefore, starting today, all active-duty ninjas are to cancel their leave and be fully engaged in patrols and encirclement. Whether it is a privateer fleet or a local native, anyone who attempts to enter the festival area will be killed on sight!"

"As ordered!"

The Jonin in charge of the Second Legion all agreed.

"In addition, notify the First Army Corps and the vanguard troops to send all the prisoners back."

Fugaku Uchiha looked at the list of items needed for the New Year's Festival again, and he couldn't help but feel a headache after seeing the list of eight thousand 'offerings' - and ordinary civilians couldn't be used to make up the numbers, they had to be combat personnel like marines!

"But that's not enough..."

The legion's chief of staff quickly estimated the amount based on the available intelligence and shook his head, saying, "There's probably still a shortfall of about two thousand."

"Then let's notify the tailed beasts; it's time for them to lend a hand!"

Fugaku Uchiha said again, "Although we don't have that many prisoners, it should be feasible to use large sea monsters to make up the numbers, since they are also native to this world!"

Although the so-called 'annual sacrifice' used this time is in the form of blood sacrifice, it does not actually require a large number of killings.

According to Uchiha Tokumitsu's request, this blood sacrifice only required the immediate extraction of a large amount of blood essence from native Devil Fruit users. Although the marine prisoners and even Devil Fruit users would inevitably enter a very long period of weakness after their blood essence was extracted by the medical ninjas, at least they wouldn't die on the spot.

After all, what Uchiha Tokumitsu wanted was to use the power of blood to allow the Divine Tree seed to come into contact with the energy characteristics of this world more quickly, and he also planned to use those who had eaten Devil Fruits to adjust his own special version of White Zetsu.

"According to Dean Orochimaru's research, the reason why the Sea King-type giants attack the natives is to steal their Haki and Devil Fruit energy by eating them... As for us, who are from another world, they are not very interested in us."

The corps chief of staff raised his hand and asked, "So, can we request that some prisoners be allocated to serve as bait?"

"That's fine... but we need to control the input-output ratio."

Uchiha Fuyue hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

Besides, without a full-scale war, he couldn't think of any other good way to amass so many prisoners to extract their blood.

"Hmm... One-Tail has recently gone into hibernation due to the weather. Should we wake it up?"

The corps chief of staff asked again,

"...Never mind then, that fat raccoon isn't of much use anyway."

Fugaku Uchiha pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "But we should send out all the tailed beasts that haven't gone into hibernation, at least to help capture those giant sea kings."

"However, the tailed beasts are all driven by self-interest, so..."

The corps chief of staff hesitated.

"After this is done, help them expand the underground palace by half!"

Fugaku Uchiha's lips twitched slightly, but he maintained a blank expression as he spoke.

'De Guang is spoiling these Calamity-Tailed Beasts way too much!'

After the legion's chief of staff left to receive his orders, Fugaku Uchiha thought to himself.

However, no matter how many thoughts he had in his heart, Fugaku Uchiha had to bury his little thoughts deep inside.

The Uchiha clan, now a royal family, is unwilling to see any arrogant clansman attempt to challenge Uchiha Tokumitsu, who led the clan to the pinnacle of the ninja world.

……

February 1st, the second year of the Kaihuang era.

Uchiha Tokumitsu discreetly led two Sage clones through the World Gate to the ninja government-occupied waters of the One Piece world.

Meanwhile, the most trusted Uchiha Imperial Guard ninjas and the Uzumaki clan's elite sealing ninjas gathered on a deserted island north of the Demon Triangle to ensure the blood sacrifice ritual and the rooting of the Divine Tree seed.

Neither the Gate to the World nor the strange scenery of the One Piece world could attract the attention of the two immortals.

Because in Uchiha Tokumitsu's palm was a 'precious pearl' that emitted a faint glow.

This is the Divine Tree seed that has been transformed into a precious pearl by Uchiha Tokumitsu's Sage Art, and even the Otsutsuki clan members would not recognize it in person!

"Your Majesty! Everything needed for the blood sacrifice is ready!"

As soon as Uchiha Tokumitsu arrived at the deserted island, Uchiha Fugaku immediately stepped forward and bowed.

"very good!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded in approval, then turned his gaze to Orochimaru, who was about to preside over the bloodletting ceremony.

"All personnel have been trained and there will be no problems with the ceremony!"

Orochimaru bowed deeply.

"That's good……"

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded slightly, and carrying the Sage Technique Seed in his palm, he walked into the only building on the deserted island—Watatsumi Shrine!

Just like the first blood sacrifice, this time the statue of the goddess of the rabbit still stands in the middle of the relatively simple main hall of the shrine.