In the end, Hatake Sakumo might not need to deal with Six Paths-level enemies, but with Sage Mode, even Kage-level ninjas might not be able to stop him.
"I understand, it seems I can't rest either."
"Come on, your desk is probably gathering dust by now!"
"Hehe, Mr. Yoichi, don't say that. I do come around."
Hatake Sakumo laughed twice before leaving, but he stopped by the Hokage Office, pushed the door open, looked inside, and left satisfied after seeing no dust had gathered.
Outside the Hokage Building.
"Second Grandpa, why did you say such things to Yoichi? That's too much!"
After pulling Senju Tobirama out of the Hokage Building, Tsunade couldn't help but angrily say to Senju Tobirama, ignoring how harshly he used to scold her in the past.
"Little Tsunade, that Uchiha brat doesn't understand, do you not understand either? If Uchiha Madara realizes his plan, the entire Ninja World will be destroyed...."
Before Senju Tobirama could finish, Tsunade interrupted with hands on her hips: "Alright, Second Grandpa, you should understand the current Konoha first. I think Yoichi didn't agree with you simply because Uchiha Madara is not a threat!"
After speaking, Tsunade sighed in her heart. Although she did not know how strong Uchiha Madara was, she knew how strong Uchiha Yoichi was and how much stronger she had become after cultivating the Genetic Primordial Energy.
In less than a year of cultivation, Tsunade felt that this energy significantly improved her physical condition, not to mention she hadn't been able to train in Sage Mode or inject the Desperate Virus due to her pregnancy.
And Uchiha Yoichi had been training continuously for a long time, using many Wood Clones for practice.
"Second Grandpa, let me first show you the current state of Konoha. After you, Konoha has changed a lot.... Yes, even Nawaki died once, and it was Yoichi who resurrected him. Stop viewing Yoichi through biased eyes; that kid is a good person!"
While speaking, Tsunade led Senju Tobirama elsewhere, and Tobirama's eyes flickered as he followed.
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen had told him some things about the village, it didn't seem complete, so learning from his granddaughter was also doable.
And indeed, the village had changed significantly, not only being two to three times larger than he remembered, but with many more people.... At night, he would reanimate his brother.
As for whether Uchiha Madara could control his brother, Senju Tobirama did not care at all. If he could meet the Six Paths Sage, his more powerful brother certainly could as well.
"Lady Tsunade, slow down a bit. You're nearing your due date..."
Shizune hurriedly caught up, tirelessly reminding her, as it was an S-Class Task assigned by the Fifth Hokage.
Seeing this, Senju Tobirama couldn't help but frown and admonish: "Little Tsunade, you are about to become a mother; you should be more stable in the future."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade got a headache and immediately covered her ears, quickening her steps: "There you go again, Second Grandpa. Just scold Nawaki at night; he's died once already!"
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"Reanimation Jutsu!"
Scraps of paper gathered once again to cover the White Zetsu Clone, slowly transforming into Namikaze Minato.
"Done, this is already the tenth reanimated warrior. That should be enough, right?"
White Zetsu spoke, saying that to control these ten reanimated bodies, ten rather special clones were needed; however, White Zetsu Clones lacked strong combat awareness, so the reanimation would need to use its combat awareness, or they'd have to erase their consciousness.
Both choices had drawbacks—erasing the reanimation's consciousness left only combat instincts, at best utilizing half of their strength from life; if commanded, the reanimation might unwittingly reveal information.
"Where is Lord Madara?"
"Returning soon."
Just as White Zetsu answered Black Zetsu's question, Uchiha Madara walked in.
Upon returning, Madara saw the reanimations and, noticing the absence of Senju Hashirama, asked: "No reanimated Hashirama?"
"There is no reanimated for the First, not just Senju Hashirama, but also no reanimations for the Firsts and Seconds of other Ninja Villages. Lord Madara, when you're not here, if the situation from last time recurs, we can't handle it...."
Black Zetsu said, having only reanimated the Third Mizukage, Third Kazekage, and Namikaze Minato, who had not been dead for long. Unfortunately, the body of the Third Raikage wasn't found.
After hearing the name Hagoromo, Black Zetsu became worried, fearing that reanimated Kages might gain Hagoromo's aid and information, ruining their plans.
"Lord Madara, these reanimations' power is sufficient to capture Tailed Beasts. Shall we begin now?"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Madara said: "Then let's move. Black Zetsu, come with me, let White Zetsu take the reanimated bodies to capture the wild Three-tails."
"Lord Madara, are you resurrecting?"
"Yes, Nagato hasn't made any moves recently. Relying on him to collect Tailed Beasts, I'd rather endure a bit more."
Black Zetsu then said: "Hehe, even after using that Jutsu, Nagato might survive, but it's indeed of little use now.... Lord Madara, what about the other members of the Akatsuki Organization?"
"Fugaku and that Hidden Sand Village brat? Leave them for now; they can still contribute."
After speaking, Uchiha Madara walked outside, and Black Zetsu sank underground.
The speed of both was fast; in the reanimated state, Madara didn't worry about Chakra. Compared to his lifetime, his total Chakra was much lesser now but recovered very quickly.
Underground, Black Zetsu and White Zetsu were even faster like a fish in water. With Nagato under surveillance by White Zetsu Clone, Uchiha Madara quickly found Nagato's location.
Currently, Nagato was resting, and he was on his way back with Konan and Uchiha Fugaku after leaving the Hidden Cloud Village.
The good news was that the three had successfully persuaded the Fourth Generation Raikage and brought back the Hidden Cloud Village's alliance agreement.
This was thanks to Uchiha Fugaku's eloquence. If Nagato or Konan had gone alone, they might have angered the Fourth Generation Raikage first.
"Fugaku, after returning this time, the Akatsuki needs to...."
Just as Nagato began to speak with Uchiha Fugaku about the Akatsuki's future, he suddenly sensed a powerful Chakra approaching, and with a sudden change in expression, said,
"Someone's coming; the Chakra is extremely powerful, prepare for battle!"
After speaking, Nagato used the Summoning Jutsu, summoning the Six Paths of Pain.
Konan and Uchiha Fugaku also made preparations for the camp, knowing that with Nagato's statement of the Chakra being very powerful, the enemy must not be underestimated.
Boom!
A figure descended dramatically from the sky, stirring up dust as it landed. As this person slowly walked out of the dust, Uchiha Fugaku was instantly shocked.
Though much younger, Uchiha Fugaku immediately recognized that it was Uchiha Madara who had appeared.
Nagato stared coldly at Uchiha Madara and asked, "Who are you, and what do you want with us?"
"Nagato.... having granted you the experience of Sage Power for so long, now it's time to repay me."
With arms crossed, Uchiha Madara looked down at the people below, completely dismissing the fully prepared Nagato and Konan.
"I am Uchiha Madara, the one who bestowed you with the Rinnegan. Nagato, it's now your time to repay."
"Another supposed Uchiha Madara? Such nonsense.... Konan!"
Nagato's cold words were cut off as Uchiha Fugaku suddenly manifested Susanoo, a skeletal hand emerging next to him, seizing Konan in a gigantic Chakra hand.
"Uchiha Fugaku, what are you doing!"
Nagato's heart was filled with fury, questioning as this was the second time Konan had been seized by others in his presence.