Namikaze Minato moved quickly.
On the second day after Nara Shikaku and his men returned to Konoha, they began to withdraw people and send them to the Amegakure in groups.
At this point, there was naturally no way to conceal such a big move.
No one would believe that this was just an ordinary alliance.
On February 1, 51st year of Konoha, the Sunagakure, an ally, sent an inquiry letter.
On February 2, 51st year of Konoha, the Kumogakure, which was also an ally, sent an inquiry letter.
The Kirigakure also started a meeting, but Mei Terumi didn't care.
With the precedent of Kusagakure Village, the situation of Rain Village is self-evident.
Moreover, even if Konoha swallows up the Kusagakure Village, so what? Will the Kirigakure end its cooperation with Konoha?
Looking at the elders arguing, Mei Terumi lost her patience and interrupted them, saying, "Don't discuss this anymore. Focus on training the younger generation!"
"Our enemy is Akatsuki!"
"We can't possibly fall out with Konoha!"
"Even if we fall out, there will only be one outcome, and that is the destruction of the village."
"If you are sure you can defeat Shuichi, you can let him take the position of Mizukage."
Instantly, everyone was silent.
Mei Terumi stood up and left, and Ao quickly followed.
After returning to the Mizukage's office, Ao couldn't help but advise: "Although what the Mizukage said is not wrong, perhaps you can be more tactful."
Mei Terumi snorted, "These people always fail to recognize themselves and the situation. I'm afraid they will do something that is detrimental to the village."
Ao was silent, then asked, "Mizukage-sama, do you think that the village should perhaps be integrated into Konoha?"
Mei Terumi looked at Ao: "If there is someone in the village who can rival Shuichi, of course there will be no problem."
"If not, we don't have the power to stop Konoha from doing anything it wants to do."
"Last time, he could have waited for the Akatsuki to destroy the village before coming out as the savior and taking over the Water Kingdom."
"With his strength, the Daimyo can't do anything about it."
Ao was speechless, then sighed: "The foundation laid by successive generations of Mizukage, I never thought that one day..."
Mei Terumi said calmly, "At the beginning, no one thought that the Warring States Period would end and the one country, one village system would emerge."
"Times are changing. Without sufficient strength, we can only go with the flow."
At home, she is a good wife and mother who can provide impeccable service to Hoshita Shuichi.
But as the Mizukage, she would naturally pursue it if possible.
But it is obvious that Hoshita Shuichi is powerful enough to make people despair.
Moreover...it is undoubtedly something worth looking forward to for my children to live in an era without war in the future.
She would rather her children live in the era that Hoshita Shuichi wanted to create.
…
In the meeting room of the Sunagakure, several senior executives were arguing fiercely. Only the Fourth Kazekage, Chiyo, and Ebizo remained silent.
After a long while, the Fourth Kazekage asked, "Is there any way to stop Konoha from annexing the Amegakure?"
The quarreling sound disappeared, and a high-ranking member of the Sunagakure spoke up: "On the surface, I'm afraid there is no way. The Amegakure took the initiative to choose to merge into Konoha. As an ally of Konoha, we have no reason to interfere."
"and..."
Chiyo suddenly spoke up: "Even if they fall out with Konoha, we can't stop it."
The senior executives were silent.
Chiyo couldn't help but recall the scene when she was captured alive and then released by Hoshita Shuichi.
That figure back then was like a god!
The Fourth Kazekage kept frowning, thinking about countermeasures secretly, but to no avail.
In the face of absolute strength, what else can we do?
Should we join forces with the Iwagakure and the Kumogakure?This is not a good strategy.
The Fourth Raikage and the Third Tsuchikage were both defeated by Hoshita Shuichi, and as for himself... the Fourth Kazekage knew very well that he could never be a match for Hoshita Shuichi.
If he joins forces with the Fourth Raikage and the Third Tsuchikage... the Fourth Kazekage will feel uncertain.
Chiyo looked at the Fourth Kazekage, but did not rush him into making a decision.
She could understand the inner torment and pressure that Rasa, as the Kazekage, was feeling.
After a long while, the Fourth Kazekage said, "Pay close attention to the situation in the Amegakure, and send messengers to the Iwagakure and the Kumogakure to maintain communication with them."
…
In the Kumogakure, the Fourth Raikage angrily smashed his own desk, causing the new assistant Mabui's heart to beat wildly.
She hasn't gotten used to it yet.
Dodai was no longer surprised. Looking at the Fourth Raikage who was roaring, he said, "When Konoha annexed the Kusagakure Village, its ambitions were already revealed. Now that the Amegakure has taken the initiative to integrate, there may be many secrets that we don't know about."
"Add to that the marriage between the Fifth Mizukage of the Kirigakure and Konoha, and Konoha's ambition to unify the ninja world has become very obvious."
The Fourth Raikage was furious: "Damn it..."
"Is the Eight-Tails under a genjutsu?"
"Is the so-called Moon Eye Project fabricated by that ambitious man, Hoshita Shuichi?"
When there is no trust, everything is doubted.
Dodai shook his head very objectively: "Lord Raikage, Akatsuki manipulated the Fourth Mizukage and even killed him, took away the Three-Tails, and even wanted to take down the Six-Tails. They really intended to capture the Tailed Beasts."
"Besides, I think the Ten-Tails mentioned by the Eight-Tails and the Two-Tails might actually exist."
"The attitude of the second tail is completely different now than before."
"As for the Moon Eye Project, I'm afraid we need to capture the core members of the Akatsuki organization to obtain more information."
The Fourth Raikage said with a gloomy face: "That old guy Onoki is still secretly cooperating with the Akatsuki organization, right?"
"Let's contact the Iwagakure. If Konoha doesn't give up on annexing the Amegakure this time, we might as well use the Akatsuki organization to contain Konoha and obtain information about the Moon Eye Project."
Dodai nodded and accepted the order.
At present, the only way is to join forces with the Iwagakure Village and the Sunagakure to stop Konoha.
…
Outside the Amegakure, looking out at the misty village from afar, White Zetsu said with a smile: "The situation is becoming increasingly tense. Nagato's move is truly ingenious."
"I'm really looking forward to the three major ninja villages besieging Konoha!"
Under the mask, Uchiha Obito frowned slightly and said calmly: "The three major ninja villages will not be the opponents of Konoha and the Kirigakure. If all the tailed beasts fall into the hands of Konoha, it will be more troublesome for us."
Black Zetsu said: "So, when the three major ninja villages fail, they might not be able to help but come to us to fight Konoha together!"
"It would be best if we could get rid of that Hoshita Shuichi."
"Even if we can't get rid of him, consuming the strength of several major ninja villages and leaving their villages powerless will also be beneficial for us to capture the tailed beast."
"No matter what, this is good for us."
Uchiha Obito asked: "Hoshita Shuichi has come into contact with every tailed beast, so he is likely to have left a mark on each of them."
"How do we solve this?"
"Nagato won't agree to extract the tailed beast in my Kamui space, right?"
Hei Zetsu smiled and said, "There will naturally be a solution to this, don't worry!"
…
Konohagakure Village, Hokage's office.
Namikaze Minato examined the information gathered from various places.
Obviously, with Konoha moving into the Amegakure, the situation in the entire ninja world suddenly became tense.
In addition to the Kirigakure, the Iwagakure Village, the Hidden Sunagakure, and the Kumogakure are all very active.
Moreover, according to intelligence, these three major ninja villages are likely to join forces to prevent Konoha from obtaining the Amegakure.
At least there is information now that the daimyo of the Kingdom of Wind, the Kingdom of Earth, and the Kingdom of Thunder have all sent envoys to the Kingdom of Rain.
The ninjas from the three major ninja villages have begun to appear frequently in the Rain Country, causing the Rain Country to become chaotic.
According to the information currently sent back from the Rain Country, Konan is in charge of the overall situation and can still stabilize the situation.
"It seems that the three major ninja villages will take action together."
Namikaze Minato made a judgment, which was not unexpected.
"Genma, go to the Root and let Shuichi come."
Namikaze Minato ordered.
"clear!"
Genma Shiranui took the order and left.
A moment later, Hoshita Shuichi appeared in the Hokage's office: "Teacher, is this about the Amegakure?"
Namikaze Minato nodded: "It seems that Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sandgakure will temporarily join forces to threaten us, so we need you to lead the team to the Rain Country."
Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "No problem."
"But I can go alone. Shisui, Yamato and the others can stay in the village."
Namikaze Minato thought about it and nodded: "Then let's take Genma Shiranui and the other two with us tomorrow!"
"They also need further experience."
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and nodded: "No problem."
After saying that, his figure exploded into a cloud of smoke with a bang.
In the training ground outside the Death Forest, Hoshita Shuichi, who had just completed a training session, couldn't help but smile after receiving the feedback from his shadow clone: "Do the Raikage and the others think they can defeat me by joining forces?"
"Or have they temporarily joined forces with the Akatsuki organization through the Iwagakure Village?"
"And Orochimaru... I'm really looking forward to it!"
Continue to practice.
The next morning, after having breakfast, Hoshita Shuichi went out. Genma Shiranui, Raido Namiashi, and Iwashi Tatami were already gathered at the door.
Hoshita Shuichi stepped forward: "I will be in charge of positioning, you can use Flying Thunder God, is there any problem?"
Genma Shiranui said: "If the three of us join forces, there shouldn't be any problem."
As they spoke, the three of them surrounded Hoshita Shuichi and connected their hands in a seal.
And Hoshita Shuichi used the listening technique that had been further integrated with electroMagnetic Release to directly connect with the brain waves of the three people, that is, their thinking consciousness and spirit, to give a clear positioning.
The next moment, all four of them disappeared.
Four figures appeared in front of the bridge outside Rain Village.
The people guarding the bridgehead immediately became alert, but then a surprised voice rang out: "Master Shuichi!"
The one who spoke was the ninja from Konoha. Although the other three were also wearing Konoha forehead protectors, they were originally ninjas from the Amegakure. When they heard the voice of their new companion, they were stunned for a moment, and then they hurriedly saluted: "Shuichi-sama!"
Hoshita Shuichi nodded slightly: "How is the situation?"
The bearded middle-aged man who was the captain spoke up, "Shuichi-sama, because there have been a lot of ninjas spying recently, Master Konan has arranged for us to guard the entrance to this village."
"So far, no ninjas from other ninja villages have forcibly invaded the village, but recently, there have been more and more clashes with foreign ninjas, and many of our companions have been injured."
Hoshita Shuichi heard this and said, "One of you goes back to the village to report, and I will take the others out for a walk."
After saying that, he turned around and left, and Genma Shiranui and the other two immediately followed.
The four people at the bridge looked at each other, and then the middle-aged captain said, "Sora, go back and report to Master Konan immediately."
"clear!"
The female ninja named Sora responded and immediately jumped away.
Hoshita Shuichi led Genma Shiranui and the other two and headed north following the sensation. Soon they crossed a mountain and saw people fighting on the bare ground in front of them.
The sudden appearance of Hoshita Shuichi and other three slowed down the pace of the battle.
"That's... Hoshita Shuichi!"
Someone's face changed color, and then he shouted: "Quickly retreat, Konoha's blue flash is coming!"
When the others heard this, they were also startled, and then they all withdrew from the battle and retreated.
Hoshita Shuichi just watched and let these Kumo Ninjas retreat, and then continued to stroll with Genma Shiranui and the other two.
And it keeps creating shadow clones, going in different directions.
And Shiranui, Genma and the other two who followed Hoshita Shuichi also witnessed the deterrent power of the new Ninja God for the first time.
Wherever they went, all enemies retreated in panic, without any desire to fight.
After half a day, the group of four arrived at the border of the Bird Country and forced the Rock Ninja and Kumo Ninja to completely withdraw from the Rain Country.
Genma Shiranui and the other two could imagine that the situation must be the same in other directions.
Genma Shiranui and the other two looked at each other in bewilderment. When they said they were going for a stroll, they really meant it.
"I'm leaving first, be careful."
Hoshita Shuichi withdrew his gaze, and without taking the three people with him, he used Flying Thunder God and disappeared.
"As expected of the God of Ninja!"
Genma Shiranui sighed.
They nodded in unison, and then said, "I thought I would have a chance to test my own strength, but I didn't expect there would be no chance at all."
Iwashi Tatami asked, "Do you think the Tsuchikage, Raikage, and Kazekage will come in person?"
Genma Shiranui thought: "I'm afraid he will come, otherwise the Fourth Hokage wouldn't have let Shuichi come to the Land of Rain."
Heizu Leitong said: "Both the Raikage and the Tsuchikage were defeated by Shuichi. The Kazekage should not be Shuichi's opponent. If the three of them join forces, can Shuichi handle it?"
Genma Shiranui nodded: "There should be no problem, otherwise it would not be us who came, but Uchiha Shisui and Yamato and the others."
…
In the Amegakure, on top of the tower, Hoshita Shuichi suddenly appeared beside konan, and teased konan who was looking towards the north with a smile: "Why, are you worried about me?"
konan said: "The three Village joined forces and reached a secret agreement with Akatsuki."
She did have some concerns.
Because she knew Nagato's character and knew that he would not hold back in a fight.
Hoshita Shuichi was very happy to hear this, and naturally took Konan's hand: "I guessed it, but Akatsuki's target is the tailed beast, so they won't waste time on me."
"Of course, they also have to hold me back so as not to disrupt their extraction of the tailed beasts."
konan struggled and her heart couldn't help but beat violently.
Hoshita Shuichi pretended not to see it, held it tightly, and continued: "To be honest, I am looking forward to seeing what Nagato and the others will do to stop me."
Konan had no choice but to give up struggling and said indifferently: "Nagato doesn't know this either, but it should be related to Orochimaru."
"He should be your spy too, right?"
Hoshita Shuichi shook his head: "Not really, it's just a transaction."
"But if it's his words, I'm looking forward to it."
"It looks like Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure are going to be in trouble."
Konan thought: "This is also an opportunity to weaken the three major ninja villages. Nagato should take advantage of it."
Hoshita Shuichi sighed after hearing this: "Death is inevitable..."
konan was silent.
Some price always has to be paid.
Time passes quickly.
On the third day after Hoshita Shuichi arrived at the Amegakure, Genma Shiranui hurried over to report: "Shuiichi, Master Konan, the Tsuchikage, Raikage, and Kazekage are here!"
"It's finally here!"
Behind the desk, Hoshita Shuichi stood up and stretched, then said to konan: "Let's go, let's go meet Three Kage!"
konan nodded and stood up from his assistant's position.
The next moment, Hoshita Shuichi and Konan disappeared from the office.
Outside the Amegakure.
On a rare sunny day, many Rock Ninjas, Kumo Ninjas, and Sand Ninjas, led by Ōnoki, the Fourth Raikage, and Kazekage Rasa, confronted the Konoha Ninjas.
The moment Hoshita Shuichi and Konan appeared, the eyes of Ōnoki, the Fourth Raikage, and the Fourth Kazekage immediately fixed.
The four forces were now standing on a bare hill, facing each other across a huge open space.
The Fourth Raikage spoke first: "Hoshita Shuichi, stop what Konoha is doing, otherwise we won't let you do whatever you want."
Hoshita Shuichi chuckled: "This is an internal matter between Konoha and the Amegakure, so Lord Raikage doesn't need to worry about it."
"If that's why you're trying to persuade me, there's no need."
"I never do things halfway."
Onoki snorted coldly: "Ambitious boy, you are going to start a ninja war and break the pattern of the ninja world."
Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "Your Excellency the Tsuchikage is right. It has only been more than fifty years since the one country one village system was established. We have already experienced three ninja world wars. It is time for a change."
"Putting aside past grudges and hatred, I sincerely invite the three of you to complete this unprecedented feat together and make sure that the entire ninja world will no longer have wars."
The Fourth Kazekage's eyes darkened. "It would be too easy for you to make us give up the foundation created by our ancestors just by these few words."
"Moreover, your ambition is too big and too fantastic. Even Senju Hashirama never had such a fantasy back then."
Hoshita Shuichi couldn't help but chuckle: "Thank you for the compliment, Master Kazekage."
"My current strength has surpassed that of the First Hokage, so I naturally have to do things that he didn't dare to do."
The Fourth Raikage shouted angrily: "Arrogant!"
"Tsuchikage, Kazekage, it seems that there is no way to reach an agreement. In this case, let's do it!"
Onoki flew up: "Although it is not honorable to bully a junior together, there is no age difference in the ninja war."
The Fourth Raikage's body flashed with lightning, and he entered the Lightning Chakra Mode, and directly turned it to the maximum, with his hair standing up: "Let's start!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he rushed out, heading straight for Hoshita Shuichi like a ball of lightning.
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