As time passed, the tensions between the Fire, Earth, and Lightning nations became increasingly intense.
The Earth Country and the Lightning Country each began small-scale infiltration operations from the northwest and northeast, respectively.
Their goal was to destroy key infrastructure within the Fire Country—such as towns that could serve as garrisons for the army.
What was even more outrageous was that these invaders targeted nobles and merchants within the Fire Country, looting vast amounts of resources from them.
As the situation rapidly deteriorated, bandits and thieves also took advantage of the chaos, causing unrest everywhere.
Not only did they plunder wealthy nobles and merchants, but they also posed a great threat to their personal safety.
For instance, many nobles in the northern region were mercilessly slaughtered by bandits.
Naturally, such incidents enraged the Fire Country's daimyo (feudal lord).
He immediately assigned a mission to Konoha, demanding a thorough investigation to hunt down these bandits and ensure the safety of the nobles.
However, Danzo rejected these missions, claiming that Konoha lacked sufficient resources and needed to prepare for war instead.
Frustrated, the daimyo temporarily increased military funding, stating that as long as the security of the nobles was ensured, he was willing to provide more resources.
It was only after receiving this assurance that Danzo finally smiled in satisfaction.
He immediately dispatched an elite squad to hunt down the bandits and execute them ruthlessly.
Only then did the nobles across the land begin to regain their composure.
One after another, they expressed their willingness to purchase the war bonds issued by Konoha.
After all, converting their wealth into bonds was far preferable to having it stolen by bandits, right?
Not to mention, these bandits also posed a threat to their lives.
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Inside the dimly lit depths of the Root headquarters, Shisui reported the results of their recent operations to Danzo.
"Lord Danzo, in the past few days, many nobles and merchants have actively started purchasing war bonds. Combined with the resources seized from the bandits, we now have enough supplies for the early stages of the war."
Danzo glanced at the inventory report in his hand and let out a cold laugh:
"These nobles sure have an abundance of resources."
Shisui had not acted without principle—he mainly targeted corrupt nobles who oppressed the common people.
As a result, the loot obtained was far greater than expected.
At this rate, eliminating a few more of them could likely cover all the costs of the war.
If they wiped out all the nobles in the Fire Country, they could probably fight ten wars without financial concerns!
The only problem was whether there were enough ninjas to do it.
Through these missions, Shisui had finally come to understand the true darkness of the shinobi world.
The depravity of these nobles had shattered the limits of human morality.
In fact, every time Shisui recalled the scenes he had witnessed, he couldn't help but feel nauseous.
However, this experience also made him more composed—his demeanor now truly reflected that of a disciple of the Darkness of the shinobi.
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"But, Sensei… if we continue like this, the daimyo might—"
Shisui hesitated, reminding Danzo of the potential political consequences.
Even though Root always operated in secrecy, from the daimyo's perspective, it wouldn't be hard to deduce who was behind these incidents.
After all, it was too much of a coincidence that Konoha had just issued war bonds, and soon after, nobles started getting targeted.
To claim that Konoha had nothing to do with it… well, not even a fool would believe that.
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Danzo smirked with disdain.
"The daimyo? We'll deal with him after the war."
As a transmigrator, Danzo had no reverence for the daimyo as some kind of untouchable "Tenryuubito."
To him, the daimyo was merely the spokesperson for a decaying noble class.
Despite being the nominal ruler of the country, he had no military power, making him nothing more than a defenseless treasure vault in Danzo's eyes.
If it weren't for the risk of drawing international backlash, Danzo would have already seized everything from the daimyo himself.
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"Since our supplies are ready, it's time to move to the front lines."
"Let's not keep Orochimaru and Jiraiya waiting."
Currently, the main general stationed at the northwest border, responsible for defending against Iwagakure's invasion, was none other than one of the Legendary Sannin—the Gallant Jiraiya.
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At the Northeastern Border: Orochimaru's Deployment
Defending against Kumogakure's invasion at the northeastern border was Orochimaru, who had been forcibly transferred from the Water Country battlefield.
At this moment, both legendary Sannin had adopted a defensive stance, waiting for reinforcements to arrive.
Thanks to the intelligence Ryoma's squad had risked their lives to deliver, Konoha had gained insight into the enemy's strategy in advance.
Otherwise, if Iwagakure and Kumogakure had been allowed to fully prepare and launch their attacks while Konoha was still mobilizing, they would have lost a significant amount of territory immediately.
Even worse, both Jiraiya and Orochimaru could have been trapped in a dire situation, making Konoha's predicament even more difficult.
Upon receiving his orders, Shisui nodded immediately and responded:
"I will inform all departments at once."
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After issuing the deployment orders, Danzo had one more matter to attend to.
He sought out Minato Namikaze to discuss a specific request.
"I want to extract a portion of the Nine-Tails' chakra to use as a reserve on the battlefield," Danzo stated.
Although Danzo had previously absorbed a significant amount of Three-Tails chakra from his dealings with Yagura, this time he would be facing Third Raikage and Onoki, two Kage-level powerhouses.
Especially the Third Raikage—a man who once fought the Eight-Tails for three days and three nights and exhausted the beast into submission.
His chakra reserves were unfathomable.
Danzo, on the other hand, only had an A+ rating in Chakra Reserves, which was far from enough to match a human Tailed Beast like the Third Raikage.
At the moment, he did not have enough skill points to upgrade his reserves to S-rank.
Thus, the best way to increase his chakra supply was to borrow from the Nine-Tails.
After all, the Nine-Tails was known as a limitless chakra generator, possessing massive and high-quality reserves—exactly what Danzo needed.
Hearing Danzo's request, Minato frowned and warned him:
"Lord Danzo, the Nine-Tails' chakra is extremely malevolent. It not only affects the user's body but also interferes with their mind. Are you certain you can withstand it?"
Danzo, however, was confident in his abilities.
"Don't worry," he replied. "I possess Kagami's Mangekyō Sharingan and the First Hokage's Wood Release—suppressing the Nine-Tails' chakra won't be an issue."
Upon hearing this, Minato nodded in understanding.
Having fought alongside Danzo multiple times, Minato knew he was telling the truth.
During his battle with the Fourth Mizukage, Danzo had clearly demonstrated his ability to suppress a Tailed Beast's power.
Both Mangekyō Sharingan and Wood Release were among the most effective abilities for controlling Tailed Beasts.
Moreover, as a dedicated protector of Konoha, Minato thought:
If Kushina could contribute to the village in this way, she would probably be happy to do so.
Just as he was about to agree, Danzo added:
"If Kushina is willing to cooperate, I can promise her something—once this war is over, I will fully support her in becoming a competent Jinchūriki.
"She may not reach the level of Killer Bee or Yagura, who are perfect Jinchūriki, but she should at least be able to harness a portion of the Nine-Tails' power."
Danzo's words immediately caught Minato's attention.
For years, Kushina, as the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki, had been strictly confined within the village under the pretense of "protection."
Every move she made was monitored by ANBU, preventing her from using the Tailed Beast's power to aid the village—unlike Jinchūriki in other villages.
This frustrated Kushina greatly.
If what Danzo said was true, and she could finally learn to control a portion of the Nine-Tails' power, she might finally become a true Jinchūriki!
That would mean she wouldn't have to stay locked in the village forever.
She could venture outside and contribute to the war effort.
Although Minato felt excited, he didn't agree right away.
"Lord Danzo, I understand your proposal, but this is Kushina's choice to make. I need to ask for her opinion first," Minato said apologetically.
Danzo nodded.
"Of course."
Truthfully, Danzo wasn't worried at all about Kushina refusing.
No one in the village wanted to control the Nine-Tails more than she did.
For someone as lively and free-spirited as Kushina, the heavily restricted lifestyle imposed upon her was nothing short of torture.
If it weren't for Minato, one of those overly gentle and considerate boyfriends, Kushina might have already gone berserk by now.
As expected, the moment Minato explained Danzo's plan to her, she agreed without hesitation.
" Lord Danzo, can you really help me control the Nine-Tails' power?"
Kushina leaned forward with her hands pressed against the table, her fiery red hair cascading down, as she impatiently awaited Danzo's response.
Looking at the 'Red-Hot Habanero', Danzo slowly nodded.
Perhaps to make himself more convincing, he elaborated:
"The so-called Perfect Jinchūriki is a state that can only be achieved when the Jinchūriki and the Tailed Beast fully communicate and reconcile."
"This is extremely difficult because Tailed Beasts have accumulated too much hatred toward humans. Reaching an understanding with them is something only a select few can accomplish."
"However, if the goal is merely to control the Tailed Beast's power, then it doesn't have to be so complicated."
"As long as you use force and sealing techniques to extract the Tailed Beast's chakra and assimilate it, you can wield its power."
"This method not only allows you to harness the Nine-Tails' strength but also weakens it, reducing its chances of breaking free from the seal—a win-win situation."
After hearing Danzo's explanation, Kushina's face lit up with excitement.
However, she soon hesitated, a trace of worry appearing in her expression.
Dejected, she said:
"Even if it sounds simple… the Nine-Tails' power is terrifying."
"If it weren't for the sealing technique left behind by Grandma Mito, I wouldn't be able to control it at all, let alone defeat it."
Danzo calmly responded:
"Don't worry. I will assist you when the time comes."
His tone was composed, yet it carried an undeniable sense of authority.
With Minato already vouching for him, Kushina ultimately chose to trust Danzo.
Of course, even if Danzo couldn't help her fully control the Nine-Tails' power…
As long as she could contribute to the village, she was willing to accept the risk.
Kushina might have seemed rebellious, but in reality, she had deep affection for the village that raised her and the people within it.
After securing Kushina's consent, Danzo locked eyes with her.
In the next second, his scarlet Mangekyō Sharingan spun to life, and the scenery around him shifted.
A powerful force dragged Danzo into an alternate space—the inner world of the Nine-Tails' seal.
The surroundings were a vast void, with only a floor beneath him.
Above him, a massive 'sun' floated in midair.
However, this was no ordinary sun—it was a gigantic sphere of molten lava, its surface flowing with liquid fire.
And there, at the very core of this inferno, lay the strongest of all Tailed Beasts—the Calamity Incarnate, the Nine-Tails.
The Nine-Tails was firmly bound to the lava sphere.
Thick wooden stakes impaled its limbs and tails, nailing it to the surface of the sphere.
Countless golden chains—linked together like an unbreakable net—further restrained it, preventing even the slightest movement.
Danzo studied the scene and muttered:
"So this is the Adamantine Sealing Chains of the Uzumaki Clan?"
How ironic.
Throughout the ninja world, three powers were recognized as being capable of restraining Tailed Beasts:
1. Wood Release
2. Sharingan
3. Uzumaki Sealing Techniques
And all three belonged to Konoha.
As Konoha's sole Tailed Beast, the Nine-Tails had personally experienced all three.
Despite being the strongest Tailed Beast, in some ways, it was also the most pitiful.
This was precisely why the Nine-Tails hated humans so deeply.
The moment Danzo's voice echoed through the space, a wave of pure malice and madness erupted from above.
In an instant, the entire mental realm was flooded with the Nine-Tails' sinister chakra.
At the same time, this transformation manifested in the real world.
Due to the Nine-Tails' agitation, Kushina's body was enveloped in a thin layer of the Tailed Beast's cloak.
A terrifying aura surged from her, spreading through the room.
Standing beside her, Minato's expression hardened as he quickly formed a barrier to contain the chakra.
Despite this, the disturbance attracted the attention of ANBU operatives, who began observing from the shadows.
However, when they saw Danzo present, they silently withdrew, choosing to guard the perimeter instead—prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.
Back inside the mental space, the Nine-Tails bared its fangs at Danzo, snarling:
"You damn bastard… Let me out immediately!"
It struggled violently, causing the metallic chains wrapped around it to creak and groan.
But no matter how much it thrashed, it remained completely restrained.
After all, this was a seal personally crafted by Uzumaki Mito—a seal that combined:
1. The Uzumaki Clan's Adamantine Sealing Chains
2. A fragment of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release
Even the strongest Tailed Beast had no chance of breaking free.
Unless something unexpected happens, there is no way that the Nine-Tails could break free from such a powerful seal.
Even Obito, who inherited Madara Uchiha's legacy, had to wait until Kushina's most vulnerable moment—her childbirth night—to have a chance at undoing the seal and releasing the Nine-Tails.
Danzo, however, remained completely unfazed by the Nine-Tails' furious display.
Slowly, he revealed another Mangekyō Sharingan in his other eye.
In an instant, an even stronger ocular power erupted from his gaze, forcefully suppressing the sealed Nine-Tails. The entire mental space returned to tranquility once again.
In the real world, the layer of Tailed Beast chakra on Kushina's body also began to stabilize.
"Mangekyō?! You're an Uchiha!!"
The Nine-Tails gritted its sharp teeth, its eyes glowing with murderous intent, filled with hatred.
The memories of Madara Uchiha's actions were still fresh in its mind.
That bastard had even forced it into becoming his Summoning Beast!
For the proud Nine-Tails, this was the ultimate humiliation!
Even the Sage of Six Paths had treated it as a companion, but never as a mere summon!
This disgrace, compounded over decades, had turned into pure rage.
A burning hatred toward the entire Uchiha clan.
Anyone with a Sharingan deserved to die!
And the Uzumaki clan should be wiped out too!
A terrifying aura of resentment continuously radiated from the Nine-Tails' body.
This creature was practically a walking generator of hatred!
Danzo, however, understood its anger—anyone who had been pinned down by wooden stakes for decades would probably feel the same way.
Unfortunately, he didn't have time to console the Nine-Tails.
"Nine-Tails, I'm borrowing some of your chakra."
Danzo's voice was calm as he suddenly lifted off the ground, flying directly toward the Nine-Tails.
"You dare ask me for chakra?!"
The Nine-Tails' rage exploded instantly.
"You're looking for death!!"
Although it couldn't move, that didn't mean it was completely powerless.
As a being entirely made of chakra, the Nine-Tails naturally had incredible control over chakra.
Even if it couldn't escape, it could still channel some of its chakra through the 'gaps' in the seal.
Suddenly, its entire body started bubbling violently, as if it were boiling.
These chakra bubbles quickly seeped through the gaps in the seal, forming a massive spectral Nine-Tails in midair.
The Nine-Tails' expression turned vicious, its rage boiling over.
With a savage grin, it raised its razor-sharp claws and slashed down at Danzo!
A howling gust tore through the air.
Danzo didn't hesitate—he immediately activated Susanoo.
A towering, blue skeletal frame emerged around him, and with a single punch, it clashed head-on with the Nine-Tails' phantom claw!
A violent shockwave erupted from the impact.
But instead of retreating, Danzo advanced.
Stepping out of Susanoo's protection, he thrust his own hand directly toward the phantom's chakra body.
Chakra Absorption—Activated!
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