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"what?"

"Do you know... Hinata Hyuga?"

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The Fourth Shinobi World War was nearing its end with the dispelling of the genjutsu, but the emergence of clones stirred up another storm in the shinobi world.

Acting Kazekage Chiyo and the Third Tsuchikage Onoki returned to their respective villages, repented, and joined the Allied Shinobi Forces to fight against Obito.

However, the lack of any trace of Obito in the ninja world gave people the illusion that the situation was settled. But the information about the clone that Nagato brought made the hearts of the ninja world, which had just settled down, rise again.

"What on earth is going on? Why are people who have been dead for so long coming back to life? Is there someone in this world who possesses the same power as the Mizukage?!"

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, asked with a solemn expression.

Inside the Hidden Mist office, everyone holding a remote meeting using equipment fell silent in the face of the Tsuchikage's questioning.

Minazuki Yoru's identity is extremely special; he could even be considered the uncrowned king of the ninja world. Anything involving Minazuki Yoru naturally becomes extremely sensitive and special.

Even at today's Shadow Meeting, Minazuki Yoru didn't even participate.

Indeed, this is a hastily convened meeting of the Kage, with participants including the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki; the Acting Kazekage, Chiyo; the Acting Raikage, Tsuchikage; the Acting Hokage, Danzo Shimura; and the Mizukage's secretary, Akira Minazuki.

Apart from the Tsuchikage, who is the official Kage, everyone else is an agent.

Although the Fourth Shinobi World War ended abruptly, it still caused considerable losses to the shinobi world. For example, the Fourth Raikage was killed in the war, and the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails were captured by Obito Uchiha. Tsuchida, a veteran Jonin, had to serve as the temporary Raikage.

As for the acting Hokage...

The situation in Konoha was extremely unusual and bizarre. Everyone knew that Fugaku Uchiha was under the command of Yoru Mizuki, but under these circumstances, Konoha actually declared that Fugaku Uchiha had betrayed the village and the country, and he was immediately vetoed by the elders. Danzo then took over.

Even Hiashi Hyuga agreed!

Anyone can see the problem here.

But no one said much. Everyone was waiting to see how Kirigakure would react, which was one of the main reasons for holding this meeting of the Shadows.

"The power of the Fourth Hokage is irreplaceable, and those guys didn't come back from the dead."

Mizuki Akira calmly said, "According to the intelligence we have obtained, the enemy is a clone created using cloning technology. Although they resemble our deceased martyrs in appearance and have similar abilities, they are ultimately completely new people... no, to be precise, 'puppets'."

"Damn it! How dare they play with the corpse of the dead!"

Acting Raikage Tsuchikage Tsuchikage growled, his expression extremely grim: "Have you found out who's behind this? Is it that bastard Obito Uchiha?!"

The fate of the Fourth Raikage is unknown, and the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails are missing. The Hidden Cloud Village has fallen to its lowest point. Not only has it lost its leader, but it has also lost two perfect Jinchuriki. This is a huge blow to the Hidden Cloud Village, like a bolt from the blue!

"It's also possible that the guy has been operating in the shadows since the Fourth Shinobi World War broke out. In addition, given the special nature of White Zetsu, this clone could very well have been created by Obito Uchiha."

"Indeed, White Zetsu's special physique allows for near-perfect replication of the physical body, making it highly likely that Obito Uchiha is the mastermind behind this!"

"It doesn't matter who's behind it all. What's important is figuring out why these guys created so many clones and what their next move will be."

Acting Kazekage Chiyo said in a deep voice, "We can't keep being led by the nose by Obito Uchiha like this."

"If the person behind the clones is Obito Uchiha, then their purpose should be easy to guess." Danzo Shimura, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up: "Don't forget why that guy started the Fourth Shinobi World War."

"A tailed beast?!"

Everyone present thought of this at the same time.

The loss of the Two-Tails and the Eight-Tails made the world realize Obito's true purpose belatedly. If Obito was the mastermind behind the clones, then his ultimate goal should still be the Tailed Beasts.

Granny Chiyo looked grim: "Our One-Tail was taken away when this war broke out. In addition, the Two-Tail and Eight-Tail were lost by the Hidden Cloud Village this time. Obito Uchiha has at least three tailed beasts in his hands."

"The four-tailed and five-tailed beasts in my village have long been lost."

As the Third Tsuchikage spoke, he glanced at Mizuki Akira.

The four-tailed, five-tailed, and seven-tailed beasts disappeared several years ago, but the legend that Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village) secretly controls these beasts has been circulating in the ninja world.

However, due to Mizuki Yoru's dominance, everyone could only remain silent. But now that Obito was really after the Tailed Beasts, those Tailed Beasts were extremely important.

"Regarding the Tailed Beasts, Kirigakure doesn't have much information either, but the Three-Tails and Six-Tails are indeed still in our village."

Mizuki Akira spoke calmly, without revealing any information about the remaining four-tailed, five-tailed, and seven-tailed creatures.

Mizuki Yoru had planned ahead regarding the Tailed Beasts' scheme. Initially, Mizuki Yoru and the others intended to use the Tailed Beasts' chakra to assist Ashura Indra's chakra. However, considering the uncontrollable and violent nature of the Tailed Beasts' chakra, and given that Mizuki Yoru had ample chakra sources at his disposal, he opted for chakra from sources such as the Dragon Vein and Star.

Therefore, after the chakra sources such as the Dragon Vein and the Star were used, the Tailed Beasts became the new batteries of Kirigakure, maintaining the energy supply of many important areas, including Kirigakure itself, Hueco Mundo, and the Shadow Isles.

Logically and emotionally, Mizuki Akira wouldn't say anything out of line.

The Three-Tails and Six-Tails are still in Kirigakure, and there's no news about the Four-Tails, Five-Tails, and Seven-Tails, so that leaves the most important Nine-Tails.

Onoki, Granny Chiyo, and the others all turned their gazes to Danzo, but Danzo looked at Mizuki Akira instead.

"Out of concern for the safety of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the Fifth Hokage placed the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki in Kirigakure at the beginning of the war," Mizuki Akira said calmly. "The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki will be safe in Kirigakure, so please rest assured."

Everyone nodded.

If there is any place in the world that is absolutely safe, then without a doubt, it is the Hidden Mist Village right now.

The appearance of the Shinigami captains during the Fourth Shinobi World War made the world fully aware of how terrifying the fighting power of Kirigakure was. Coupled with the existence of the Quincy, Kirigakure, as the main base, could be said to be impregnable and indestructible.

Placing the most important Nine-Tails within Kirigakure was absolutely the wisest move.

but……

"Placing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki within Kirigakure was indeed one of the Fifth Hokage's few wise choices, but Secretary, I have a request to make."

Danzo suddenly spoke up: "Before the meeting started, the Hyuga clan leader asked me to say that he hadn't seen Hinata for a long time and missed her very much. When do you think we should arrange for Hinata to return to Konoha?"

"Oh?"

Mizuki Akira glanced at Danzo with some surprise.

The events involving Hiashi Hyuga and Fugaku Uchiha in Konoha unfolded so swiftly that before Kirigakure could even react, the situation in Konoha was already settled.

There must be something fishy going on here. Putting aside everything else, there's no reason why Hiashi and Fugaku, who are already in cahoots with Minazuki Yoru, wouldn't support each other.

Unexpectedly, before Kirigakure even began dealing with Konoha's affairs, Danzo launched the first attack!

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Danzo's words were reasonable. As Hinata's father, Hiashi had not seen his daughter for a long time and even missed her.

Furthermore, now that the war has ended, wanting to bring his daughter back is clearly a perfectly normal request.

“It’s only natural for the Hyuga clan leader to miss your daughter, so there’s no problem.” Mizuki Akira did not refuse Danzo and nodded, saying, “I will speak with Hinata later. If necessary, we can also send someone to escort Hinata back to Konoha.”

"Then I'll trouble you."

Danzo acted entirely out of consideration for his own people, and apart from Hinata, he neither demanded that Kirigakure hand over Sasuke Uchiha, the son of the former Hokage, nor that they hand over the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

His calm and composed demeanor disappointed the others present.

After a moment, Granny Chiyo looked at Akira Minazuki: "No matter who is behind the clones, we absolutely cannot let these blasphemous beings continue to run rampant."

"Lord Minazuki Akira, please ask Lord Mizukage to take charge and eliminate the clones!"

Acting Raikage Tsuchikage nodded solemnly and said, "That's right. The ninja world can no longer allow these guys to continue running rampant!"

In the past, Yunyin would have preferred the world to be in chaos so that he could reap the benefits.

However, the strength of Kumogakure has now reached its lowest point in history. If the ninja world continues to be in such chaos, it will definitely be harmful to Kumogakure and there is a high possibility that Kumogakure will become a victim of this war.

The Fourth Raikage is dead. Before the Fifth Raikage is chosen, he, as the acting Raikage, must ensure that the village gets through this period smoothly!

"The emergence of clones is indeed an unstable factor for the ninja world. Since everyone agrees that this problem should be solved as soon as possible, we in Kirigakure naturally agree as well."

Mizuki Akira glanced around, nodded, and said, "Starting tomorrow, I will have the ninjas of the sensory unit lock onto as much information about the clones as possible, and then dispatch the Allied Forces to deal with them."

Danzo nodded expressionlessly: "Very well."

"If there's anything Iwagakure can do to help, Iwagakure will certainly not refuse." Onoki's eyes were deep and he spoke in a low voice, "Consider it a small compensation for everything I did while under the influence of genjutsu."

"I am from Sunagakure as well."

"The safety of the ninja world is a matter for all of us, so why say such things?"

"That's right, we are a coalition!"

Although the appearance of clones made everyone somewhat alert, the other side did not directly launch a large-scale war, so the pressure on everyone was not as great as expected.

With Mizuki Akira leading the way, the Shadow Conference came to a close in a harmonious atmosphere.

"I have a really bad feeling about Danzo."

Seeing that Mizuki Akira had left the Kage meeting, and was about to report on Naruto's recent situation, Uzumaki Kushina, who had overheard the entire meeting, couldn't help but frown and say, "This old guy wasn't like this before, but now... how should I put it, something's just not right!"

"I know."

Mizuki Akira remained calm. She already had a grasp of what had happened in Konoha. The only thing that intrigued her was how Danzo had controlled Hyuga Hiashi to defeat Uchiha Fugaku.

Both of them are quite strong. Fugaku Uchiha not only possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan, but also has Hashirama cells transplanted into his body. Although he cannot use Wood Release, his deficiency in eye power has been compensated for.

Furthermore, after releasing his spiritual power and becoming a Quincy, Fugaku's strength was solidly at the Kage level, and he was an absolute master among Kage-level fighters.

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Although this Hyuga clan leader did not possess the fighting prowess of Fugaku, and his strength was only barely at the Kage level, he did have a crystal bestowed upon him by Yoru.

Even under these circumstances, Hiashi was controlled and Fugaku was defeated. If you tell me that Danzo did it, no one would believe you.

"Is Naruto's condition relatively stable?" Mizuki Akira looked at Uzumaki Kushina, guessing Naruto's state from the look in her eyes.

"Hmm." Kushina nodded gently: "The extraction of light chakra was very successful. I didn't even feel that Naruto changed much. It seems that there was no effect."

"That's for sure, but there will still be an impact."

"The existence of Ashura and Indra could have allowed Naruto to smoothly reach the Six Paths level. Now that these powers are gone, it will probably take them a lot of effort to reach that level in the future."

"What's the point of power if it requires sacrificing freedom, or even one's true self and everything else?" Kushina Uzumaki shook her head. As a mother, she had no demands on her child's power. Her greatest hope was that her child could live a peaceful and happy life.

Now that Naruto has broken free from Ashura's chakra, he is moving towards that future, which makes Kushina Uzumaki very happy.

However, there was one more problem that left Kushina quite frustrated.

"crystal."

After hesitating for a long time, Kushina Uzumaki finally couldn't help but say, "I want it, I want it..."

“I understand your thoughts, Kushina.” Mizuki Akira smiled gently and said softly, “So many years of silence is indeed a difficult test for a mother, but I hope you can wait a little longer.”

"But……"

Kushina opened her mouth, instinctively wanting to say something.

But then, as if struck by a sudden realization, his eyes gleamed with an intense light: "Could it be!"

“Ah, his Bleach process will soon be complete,” Mizuki Akira said softly. “And Naruto’s birthday should be coming soon. I don’t think there’s anything more heartwarming than this gift.”

Kushina Uzumaki took a deep breath and nodded emphatically: "I understand!"

"Yes, but you heard about the previous meeting. Naruto is, after all, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. If the person behind those clones is really Obito Uchiha, then you need to pay more attention to Naruto's safety."

"Of course, I..."

"Om..."

Before Kushina could respond, a strange voice resounded throughout Kirigakure, causing both Mizuki Akira and Uzumaki Kushina's expressions to change drastically.

The next moment, a jumble of information was transmitted through the power of Tian Ting Kong Luo.

"I am Tsunade, the captain of the Fourth Division. Hueco Mundo has been invaded." Tsunade's voice was urgent, filled with suppressed shock and disbelief: "The enemy's target is the Tailed Beasts. Please pay attention to the situation of the other Tailed Beasts immediately!"

"Also...please provide me with immediate support!"

Calling for help?!

The voice of Tian Ting Kong Luo Nei startled all the Grim Reapers who received the message, and they all showed expressions of disbelief.

Who is Tsunade? She is the captain of the Fourth Division and one of the Legendary Sannin.

Although she is the captain of the medical squad, Tsunade's strength is definitely among the top three of all the captains. But even such a captain actually asked for help!

Especially those who know Tsunade's personality well, they know the princess's temperament all too well. She would never utter the words "ask for help" unless absolutely necessary.

What kind of enemy did Tsunade encounter?!

"Lady Tsunade actually..."

Kushina Uzumaki was a little stunned, but she quickly recovered and informed Akira Minazuki, who was not a Shinigami.

Upon receiving the information, Mizuki Akira frowned. She couldn't imagine what kind of enemy could make Tsunade ask for help. Could it be that she had encountered Uchiha Obito?