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"Nagato, you are permitted to include the Land of Birds and other areas into your territory, which will be called Amekage."
"Hashirama Senju, ruler of the Land of Wind, is known as the Kokage."
"Kakashi, the ruler of the Land of Water, is known as the Mizukage."
Now that things have reached the point of investiture, everything that needed to be discussed has been discussed, and everyone will have no other reaction but to agree.
The specially made shadow hats were distributed to everyone by Uchiha Kumo.
The crowd below the platform held their breath, witnessing a scene that would surely be recorded in the history of the ninja world.
"Among the seven Kage, the Hokage is half a rank higher and has the power to dismiss the other six."
Uchiha Kagami continued speaking, his tone calm, as if to say that it was no big deal.
His gaze swept over the crowd, lingering on Nagato.
Uchiha Kagami chuckled meaningfully, "Of course, you can continue to do what you want."
"It doesn't matter what kind of world-destroying weapon we create; we can stay in the ninja world and wait for our old friends in the Pure Land."
"The struggle is far from over... no, the struggle will never end."
"I sincerely hope that I will still see you all when the final battle bell tolls at the end of the century."
"at last……"
"Start choosing your winner's prize."
Uchiha Kagami casually crossed his legs, a stark contrast to everyone else who sat upright.
It's like a god descending from Takamagahara to fulfill the wishes of mortals.
Chapter 176 Three Years Period
Three years have passed since the end of the Ninja World Games.
The situation in the ninja world has calmed down.
Led by the Hokage of Konoha, they swept away evil, pacified the world, and re-established order.
With that person from Konoha around, even the most ambitious person wouldn't dare to show their face.
This country, which had always been in a state of mourning, has undergone significant changes in recent years.
First, Hashirama Senju provided assistance free of charge for a whole year, extending the jungle of the original Bird Country into the Rain Country, thus completing the fusion of the two terrains.
In terms of using Wood Release, Nagato was certainly no match for this grandmaster of Wood Release.
The Hidden Fire Village, located in the Land of Wind, is not at a disadvantage either.
With Orochimaru, who had been reincarnated, as the chief administrator, the project to transport water from the Land of Rain to the west was implemented.
Pain Yahiko, the Deva Path, led the Six Paths of Pain and forcefully blasted out a great river.
To be honest, seeing the lives of the residents of the Land of Rain getting better day by day, Nagato, the Amekage, is no longer so keen on implementing his military deterrence plan.
He wasn't a particularly resolute person to begin with, but after witnessing Uchiha Kagami's divine power and receiving guidance from Jiraiya...
Perhaps, life isn't so bad now.
"That does not work!"
"Nagato has become weak!"
In the dimly lit basement.
Zetsu, Sasori, and Obito are holding a secret meeting.
"Even Kakuzu has forgotten the principles of our organization, and he's using flattery and obsequious words to please our former enemy, Hashirama Senju!" Sasori said indignantly.
How much he admired Kakuzu's will! Now, for the sake of a little money from the canal, he had abandoned himself!
Obito glanced at the two of them and said indifferently.
“Nagato spoke with me a few days ago…”
"He wants to listen to Jiraiya and set the tailed beasts free."
"Absolutely not!" Hei Jue said coldly, gritting his teeth.
"How foolish! Fusing with the Ten-Tails is our last trump card against Uchiha Kagami. Since Nagato doesn't know what's good for him, we'll have to resort to our backup plan!"
Obito smiled inexplicably: "Just like the cursed mark Madara Uchiha left on my heart?"
After a moment of silence, Jue realized that this was something that couldn't be kept secret forever, so he simply admitted it openly: "This is a necessary measure, and I hope you understand."
"It doesn't matter."
Obito said calmly, "Being obsessed with temporary peace, Nagato still failed to understand the truth of the world."
For Obito...
His efforts were not solely for Lin.
It was the scene of Rin throwing herself at Kakashi's blade that completely shattered his worldview.
As long as the village and the ninja system exist, the tragedy will not stop.
Everything now is merely like the era of the First Hokage, where a single, absolutely powerful figure is forcibly maintaining a facade of peace.
Despite this apparent peace, the number of deaths and injuries during the Ninja World Martial Arts Tournament was not small.
People cannot understand each other.
What truly drove Obito to despair was the world itself.
The Infinite Tsukuyomi is the only wonderful world that can save all living beings.
Both he and Madara Uchiha firmly believed this.
The Uchiha are like this... They will never change their minds before suffering a huge setback.
Black Zetsu breathed a slight sigh of relief. As long as Obito didn't waver, the plan could still be carried out.
He continued, "Not only are there methods left behind by Lord Madara, but we also have ways to manipulate the White Zetsu cells transplanted into Nagato."
"Nagato has always been under your control," Sasori murmured, his tone enigmatic.
Jue turned to him and said in a deep voice, "Scorpion, the reason we let you know these things is because we acknowledge your will."
"We promise you that we will help you remove all obstacles and give you and Sakumo Hatake a chance to fight one-on-one."
Hatred can sometimes be more steadfast than ideals.
Sasori was a man who refused Uchiha Kagami's offer to join him and insisted on continuing his revenge plan.
That alone is enough to make them trustworthy.
"The Two-Tails and the others are with me, Nagato has the Seven-Tails and Eight-Tails, and the chakra of the Gold and Silver Brothers..."
"The most crucial thing is the Rinnegan."
Obito stood up and said coldly, "At our next meeting, let's end Nagato's life."
"Who told him to start having these impossible dreams..."
On the top of the tall tower in the center of the Land of Rain.
Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan gaze at the setting sun in the distance.
Xiao Nan squatted down, hugging her knees with both hands, just like a little girl, her eyes sparkling.
Nagato watched her retreating figure.
He could clearly sense that Konan was gradually emerging from the shadow of Yahiko's death and beginning to have hope for the future of the Land of Rain.
His gaze shifted to Pain, who stood beside Konan like a statue.
Only when you stand next to Xiao Nan does it seem so appropriate.
Only you... can give Xiaonan happiness.
He gently removed his rain-shadowed straw hat, and chuckled softly in its shadow.
Once everything stabilizes.
Once I get Obito and the others to let go of their hatred, I will bring you back, Yahiko.
The art of reincarnation and rebirth...
Perhaps I have these eyes only for your return.
You are the one who is truly suited to be Rain Shadow.
If this is my destiny, I accept it gladly.
Even with his Rinnegan, he couldn't see it.
In the distant heavens...
He had a pair of white eyes, filled with endless, deep malice.
Watching this place.
Uchiha clan.
"Hey! Sasuke, you're still training today!"
Three years have passed, and Naruto, who is well-nourished and has the best medicinal herbs, is much taller than an average ten-year-old child.
At first glance, they all look like fourteen or fifteen-year-old boys.
Although he pays great attention to hair care, his daily training volume is so high that his hair inevitably gets a bit frizzy.
At this moment, a little girl of two or three years old was sitting on his neck, her little hands grabbing Naruto's hair.
She had long, flowing, crimson hair and large, bright blue eyes; she was as delicate as a porcelain doll.
Karin Namikaze, daughter of the Fourth Hokage.
The blond-haired man's surname was Whirlpool, and the red-haired man's surname was Namikaze; acquaintances often teased the Fourth Hokage about this.
"Hello, Sasuke-nii-san."
Little Pear's face was flushed as she timidly greeted everyone.
He wiped the sweat from his face, revealing his bare upper body covered in wounds.
It's not just about physical training. In recent years, Sasuke has joined the team that sweeps away evil spirits and has fought countless bloody battles.
Naruto is already quite tall for his age, but compared to Sasuke who is approaching, he is still half a head shorter.
He couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement and said, "That's strange. How come you, an Uchiha, can be stronger than me?"
Sasuke lowered his gaze, wrapping the bandage around his hand, and said calmly, "Don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary."
As Naruto got closer, he could feel the terrifying power contained within Sasuke's body even more.
After he was able to maintain the four gates normally, he officially trained under Uchiha Kagami for a year.
Naruto always felt that his master was biased, but there was nothing he could do about it, since he didn't have the Sharingan.
As a last resort, I had to ask my parents for special training.
Looking at Sasuke's muscular physique, Naruto reached out and poked him: "It's hard to believe... you're only ten years old today."
Sasuke hasn't paid attention to his age for a long time.
"Yes, Aunt Mikoto specially invited us to throw you a party. Didn't you know?"
"Naruto, it's because you care about things like this that you can't keep up with me."
"The purity is too low."
Naruto tilted his head in confusion.
You're not that much better than me, are you?
It's not like we haven't fought before; at most, it's a 40/60 split for us.
After wrapping his bandages, Sasuke wanted to continue training.
"Brother Zhishui and the others have come back specially. I heard that Master will also be coming."
Sasuke walked to the training equipment, paused, opened his backpack, and put on his coat.