Chapter 217 – Rebirth of the Raikage Lineage
To put it simply, it was like fire and lightning—Kumogakure and Konohagakure could never coexist peacefully.
Even if it meant death, the Hidden Cloud Village would oppose Konoha to the very end.
Especially against the man behind it all—the Fifth Hokage, Uchiha Yuta.
Clenching his fists tightly, a surge of killing intent rose around the Fourth Raikage – A.
This time, he was placing all his bets on one man—Uchiha Madara.
He would gamble everything to defeat Uchiha Yuta and raze Konoha to the ground.
As for losing?
The Fourth Raikage—A—didn't care anymore.
> "Your hatred for the Leaf is justified."
SHOOM!
At that moment, a swirling vortex of space formed in the Raikage's office.
Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Obito (masked), Black Zetsu, and White Zetsu appeared before him.
> "Madara Uchiha. You've come."
Raikage A narrowed his eyes, then asked bluntly:
> "Is the operation ready to begin?"
> "It is," Madara replied emotionlessly. "Everything is in place. The war can begin at any moment."
> "Excellent!"
The Fourth Raikage's eyes gleamed. He gritted his teeth and growled:
> "Finally. I can take my revenge!"
> "Our plan is simple," Obito said calmly.
"In a few days, Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Otogakure will simultaneously declare war on Konohagakure, signaling the beginning of the Fourth Great Ninja War."
> "Hmm…"
The Fourth Raikage frowned, hesitation flickering across his face.
> "Isn't it too hasty to declare war now? The Fifth Hokage, Uchiha Yuta, is no pushover—and Konoha has the support of Sunagakure, Kirigakure, Amegakure, and Takigakure."
> "If we rush into this, we'll be heavily outnumbered…"
He paused, frustration twisting in his expression.
Despite his hatred, he wasn't blinded by it.
He didn't dare to underestimate Uchiha Yuta—or his ever-growing influence.
> "Don't worry."
Obito's Mangekyō Sharingan gleamed coldly.
> "We've accounted for everything. This time, we will finish what we started."
> "With Lord Madara here, what's there to fear?" White Zetsu added.
> "Exactly." Black Zetsu nodded coldly. "The Fifth Hokage—Uchiha Yuta—is growing stronger by the day. If we don't strike now, it'll be too late."
Though his words trailed off, everyone knew the truth:
If they allowed Uchiha Yuta to keep annexing other villages unchallenged, then in the end…
No one would be able to defeat him.
> "Tch…"
Raikage A's eyes darkened.
He turned to Uchiha Madara directly.
> "I need to hear it from you—are we ready?"
> "Declare war," Madara said calmly. "It's time the world saw what true power looks like."
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Even Uchiha Madara, deep down, understood.
If they let Uchiha Yuta continue unchecked, even he wouldn't be able to stop him.
So now—it was strike first… or perish.
> "Understood!"
The Fourth Raikage gritted his teeth and gave a firm nod.
> "Before that…"
Madara turned slightly and gestured to Black Zetsu.
> "Let's show him the results of our preparations."
> "Results?" Raikage A frowned.
Just as he was about to ask for clarification, the space in the room began to ripple once again.
And then—
FLASH!
Three figures appeared, one after another.
> "!!!"
> "F-Father?!"
BANG!
The Fourth Raikage staggered back in shock and collapsed into his chair.
Standing before him were three towering figures—each clad in the Raikage's traditional armor.
The Third Raikage — A, known for his invincible lightning armor.
The Second Raikage — Gengetsu, wielder of deadly genjutsu and ninjutsu.
The First Raikage — Adabana, the founder of Kumogakure.
They had all been revived—through the Impure World Reincarnation technique.
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> "Release!"
Uchiha Madara formed a series of hand seals and muttered.
A flash of light shimmered in the eyes of the three revived Raikage.
> "We've been… resurrected?"
> "This… This looks like the Raikage's Office."
> "Are we in… Kumogakure?"
> "A-Ai… is that you?!"
The moment their awareness returned, the three legendary Raikage began to speak—confused, but shocked to see their descendant before them.
> "First Raikage… Second… Father…"
The Fourth Raikage slowly stood.
Then, with an expression filled with mixed sorrow and reverence, he fell to his knees.
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> "What is going on here?"
> "Resurrected…? Impossible!"
> "Has the world gone mad?!"
The three former Raikage—particularly the brash and hot-tempered Third—began to rage in disbelief.
Even in death, their pride as Raikage remained unshaken.
But it was clear now:
Madara's army had begun to summon past Kage from all the Great Villages.
This war… would shake the very foundations of the world.
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To be continued…
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