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Start date
Mar 31, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Apr 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Kumogakure - Raikage's Office
Inside the Raikage's office, bursts of laughter echoed through the room.
"Hahaha! Sarutobi Hiruzen, that old schemer, always loves to plot and suppress his own people."
"And this time? He ended up shooting himself in the foot! Hahaha!"
"Forcing Hatake Sakumo to resign and retire? That's practically cutting off his own arm!"
"Let's see how he handles the growing tension in the ninja world now."
The Third Raikage couldn't help but laugh loudly after receiving news of Konoha's internal turmoil.
Beside him, Tutai asked cautiously:
"Shall we take this opportunity to declare war?"
"Not yet!"
The Third Raikage waved his hand dismissively.
"White Fang may have retired, but he's not dead."
"If Konoha faces a major crisis, Sarutobi Hiruzen's pride will force him to swallow it and beg Hatake Sakumo for help."
"With Hatake Sakumo's personality, I doubt he'd refuse."
"So while this weakens Konoha, the impact isn't as great as it seems."
"We'll hold back for now and let the other villages test Konoha's defenses."
"Let someone else be the early bird — we'll pick our moment."
Iwagakure - Tsuchikage's Office
Meanwhile, in Iwagakure, the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, received the same news.
He burst out laughing.
"Hahaha! Sarutobi Hiruzen, you old fool!"
"Just after the war ends, you cut off your own arm. Only Konoha's higher-ups could be this stupid!"
"Father," his son Kitsuchi interjected, "Even without White Fang, Konoha still has the Sannin... and their new generation shows incredible potential."
Ōnoki's smile froze.
"I KNOW THAT!"
He scowled, clearly annoyed.
"Can't you let me enjoy this moment before reminding me how damn lucky Konoha always is?"
"Damn that village! No matter how much they suppress their geniuses, they still keep producing more!"
"Why does fate favor them so much?"
"Meanwhile, here in Iwagakure, I struggle to find even a handful of promising heirs!"
His face twisted in frustration.
"This world is so unfair!"
"Perhaps," Kitsuchi muttered, "Konoha's endless pool of geniuses is exactly why Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others are willing to play these political games."
Ōnoki snorted bitterly.
"If I had Konoha's talent pool, I'd crush the ninja world beneath my heel!"
Kirigakure - Mizukage's Office
In Kirigakure, the Third Mizukage had summoned his high-ranking shinobi and Jōnin for an emergency meeting.
Once they had gathered, the Mizukage addressed the crowd:
"I'm sure you've all heard by now — Hatake Sakumo has resigned from his post as Konoha's Anbu Commander and retired from active duty."
"Konoha has just finished fighting with Sunagakure. Their resources are depleted, and their forces weakened."
"This is our chance!"
"In five days, we will declare war on Konoha and strike hard while they're still recovering."
The room stirred, whispers spreading through the crowd.
"Furthermore," the Mizukage continued, "I've already sent messages to Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure to persuade them to join us. Together, we will crush the Land of Fire."
"This is an opportunity we cannot afford to miss."
The faint red glow in the Mizukage's eyes went unnoticed by the crowd — a sign that Black Zetsu's manipulation was at work.
"The Hōzuki Clan fully supports Mizukage-sama's decision!"
"Our Yagura Clan will fight as well!"
"The Kaguya Clan stands ready!"
With the major clans showing their support, others quickly followed suit.
"Good!" The Mizukage declared. "Prepare yourselves! In five days, we march on Konoha!"
Uchiha Genji's Secret Knowledge
Far away, Uchiha Genji's clone, disguised as a member of the Hōzuki Clan, quietly observed the events unfold.
Moments later, the clone activated a mental link with Genji's main body.
"Genji, it's as you suspected — Kirigakure is preparing to attack Konoha."
Genji's consciousness returned to his body, and he smirked.
"Just as I thought..."
"Uchiha Madara's fingerprints are all over this."
"But the real prize..." Genji muttered, "is their secret techniques."
"If I can collect a corpse from the Kaguya Clan or the Hōzuki Clan... I might finally crack the secret to their Hydration Technique and uncover the key to true elementalization!"
Genji knew the Hydration Technique was no simple kekkei genkai — it was a powerful secret technique that blurred the line between solid form and fluid state.
Mastering it could be the key to creating a self-healing body resistant to physical attacks.
"I can't miss this opportunity..."
Back in Konoha - Uchiha Police Force Headquarters
"Father, I have urgent news."
Uchiha Genji had returned to Konoha and sought out his father, Uchiha Chiiichi.
"Kirigakure will declare war on Konoha in five days."
"What?!" Uchiha Chiiichi exclaimed. "Are you certain?"
"Positive." Genji confirmed. "And I'm convinced that Uchiha Madara is involved."
Uchiha Chiiichi froze.
"Madara...? Impossible. He died years ago... I saw his body myself!"
"Izanagi," Genji said firmly.
Chiiichi's eyes widened.
"You mean..."
Genji nodded.
"The Valley of the End fight — Madara planned that entire battle. He faked his death, implanted Hashirama's cells into himself, and awakened the Rinnegan."
Uchiha Chiiichi's face paled.
"But why would he do all this?"
"To start a war," Genji explained grimly. "Madara intends to weaken the great villages by pitting them against each other. And when they're broken and bleeding... he'll make his move."
"Damn it..." Uchiha Chiiichi clenched his fists. "We must inform the Hokage immediately."
"We will," Genji assured him. "But we should prepare the Uchiha Clan first... because war is coming."