Chapter 243 – Tensions Rise Before the Final Clash
"The First Hokage – Senju Hashirama, your Leaf Village really does produce talent, doesn't it?"
After a long silence, perhaps sensing the shift in atmosphere, the First Tsuchikage – Ishikawa spoke with a heavy tone.
"The Fifth Hokage – Uchiha Yuta (Fengnian) actually intends to unify the entire Shinobi world. Doesn't that show complete disregard for Iwagakure?"
"Not just disregard—he's blatantly ignoring us," the Second Tsuchikage – Mu sneered, his expression calm but sharp.
"In that case, don't blame us for being ruthless. We've already died once—mercy has no meaning anymore."
With that, Mu made a slicing motion across his neck, a clear signal—they were ready to go to war.
Even if it meant destroying Konohagakure, even if it meant killing every civilian… they would not hesitate.
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"It's not just Iwagakure that's being disrespected," the First Raikage – A growled, fists clenched tightly.
"That Uchiha bastard killed our Two-Tails and Eight-Tails Jinchūriki and captured both tailed beasts! Is he mocking Kumogakure—pretending we don't exist?"
"That's unforgivable!" roared the Second Raikage, unable to contain his fury.
"Konoha will pay in blood. I don't care how powerful Uchiha Yuta is—he'll pay for everything!"
"Konoha must fall."
The Third Raikage, the strongest in Kumogakure's history, added coldly, "The Fifth Hokage and the Uchiha clan must be eradicated."
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But their anger was met with indifference.
Senju Hashirama merely shrugged, his tone calm.
"Every Hokage follows their own path. Uchiha Yuta's is different from mine… and honestly, I'm curious to see where it leads."
Senju Tobirama chuckled beside him, shaking his head.
"Unifying the Shinobi world… it's a bold vision. That Uchiha brat really thinks big."
The group of Raikage and Tsuchikage snorted dismissively, their hostility not abating in the slightest.
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Just then, a calm voice broke the tension.
"Let's see if you can actually back up your threats."
Everyone turned toward the speaker—it was the First Kazekage, who had been silent until now.
Now that he had been reincarnated, he understood the current situation perfectly. He knew that Sunagakure had already surrendered to Konoha, under the leadership of Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage.
It wasn't just him.
The Second, Third, and Fourth Kazekage had also accepted that decision. Even more surprising—Kirigakure had done the same.
The First, Second, Third, and Fourth Mizukage, as well as Fifth Mizukage – Terumi Mei, had all quietly sided with the Leaf.
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This was no longer just a war.
It was a high-stakes gamble.
Whether it was Uchiha Madara or Uchiha Yuta, whoever won would claim everything. Whoever lost… would be annihilated.
Even though he had been revived by Madara, the First Kazekage, along with the other Kazekage and Mizukage, had mentally aligned with Konoha.
Their loyalty lay with the Shinobi Alliance—their hearts were with the Leaf.
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"If you're so powerful, why don't you ascend to heaven already?" the First Kazekage laughed.
"Uchiha Yuta's strength is already comparable to the Sage of Six Paths. I want to see what Madara can possibly do to stop him."
"Word is, Konoha now possesses two additional Rinnegan users. Their total power has surged once again."
This mocking tone rippled outward.
The Second, Third, and Fourth Kazekage joined in.
From Kirigakure, the First through Fourth Mizukage voiced their support as well.
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The Raikage and Tsuchikage grew increasingly enraged.
"Damn you Kazekage and Mizukage!" barked the Second Raikage.
"Do you really think Sunagakure and Kirigakure will still exist once Uchiha Yuta unifies the world?"
"You're deliberately siding with the enemy!"
But the reply was cold laughter.
"And you're just incompetent and bitter," scoffed the Third Kazekage.
"Maybe we don't know the future—but we know one thing: when this war ends, Iwagakure and Kumogakure might not even exist anymore."
"But we believe the Fifth Hokage will spare Sunagakure and Kirigakure. And maybe… let us rebuild."
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As the back-and-forth escalated, the air grew heavier.
The First, Second, and Third Raikage, along with the First and Second Tsuchikage, were visibly shaking with suppressed rage.
Their expressions twisted with fury.
And just as it seemed they would explode—
A calm but commanding voice interrupted:
"Enough. Shut up."
It was Uchiha Madara.
Even in the face of chaos, his voice carried weight like a blade through silence.
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To be continued…
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