Upon learning of this, the four shadows were initially incredulous, even suspecting it was just a rumor or some kind of misinformation.
However, after each of them dispatched their own secret agents to the forest that had been easily wiped out by the starfall, they were forced to confront a cruel and shocking truth.
That once lush forest is now just an empty flat area, without a trace left.
This discovery plunged the four shadows into deep silence.
They realized that the Fifth Hokage, Seiryu, had surpassed their previous understanding and reached a level that was unpredictable and unimaginable.
This silence was filled with anger, resentment, and deep fear.
They were furious at the domineering and threatening nature of the Starflow, resentful of their country's weakness and inability to resist, and even more terrified of the existence of such a powerful and uncontrollable force.
I finally understand that the current situation of the five major powers is not due to their strength.
Rather, it was Hashirama Senju, who ushered in the era of the ninja village, who was sufficiently tolerant.
But now, not everyone is like Hashirama Senju.
The storms of the new era have swept over them, and they face unprecedented challenges.
Faced with this urgent situation, the four Kage decided to meet in secret to discuss how to deal with the threat from Konoha and the Starflow.
The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, was the first to arrive at the venue. Ever since he learned of Madara Uchiha's return to Konoha, he had been deeply anxious.
The Xingliu incident was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, making him restless and anxious.
Fortunately, he didn't have to wait long; the figures from the other three major countries also arrived at the scene one after another.
One new face stood out during this meeting: the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi.
As the new successor of the Hidden Mist Village, he originally did not want to be an enemy of the Hidden Leaf Village.
After all, the Third Mizukage and many other ninjas from Kirigakure had lost their lives at the hands of Seiryuu.
He knew how terrifying this person was, and he understood the consequences of making an enemy of him.
However, he had no choice but to come this time, because this time it wasn't him who was at odds with Konoha, but rather Konoha that was at odds with them.
After the meeting began, the hot-tempered Third Raikage was the first to speak:
"Who does that brat think he is?! How dare he threaten us like that? Perhaps we should join forces..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Onoki interrupted him.
He said in a sarcastic tone, "You're so brave, but you want to take on Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju? Can you handle them? You can't!"
Onoki's words left the Third Raikage speechless for a moment, and the room fell into an awkward silence.
What Onoki said was true; the reason they gathered here was because it was difficult for a single country to contend with those powerful individuals.
Although the Third Raikage had a fiery temper, he was not unreasonable and knew that what Onoki said was true.
However, his pride wouldn't allow him to be so easily dismissed.
So, he braced himself and retorted, "Then how do you suggest we deal with this? Are we just going to sit here and wait to be defeated by that brat?"
Onoki sighed and said, "I'm telling you all, don't hide your trump cards. I'm confident I have some strength. If my Dust Release hits that brat, I'm confident I can kill him in one blow."
Upon hearing this, the Third Raikage fell silent.
Just as he was weighing his options, an urgent report came from outside from a member of the secret service.
This sudden news cast a strange atmosphere over the meeting.
"The Land of Rain has actually declared war on Konoha, Sunagakure, and the Land of Iron?"
The Second Kazekage, Shamon, stared wide-eyed and read aloud the contents of the intelligence report in disbelief.
These powerful figures, whose leaders are threatened by Konoha, are forced to gather here to discuss countermeasures and find a solution.
As a result, your Land of Rain declared war directly. I must say, you are truly brave.
The other three shadows also had strange expressions upon hearing this, and silently offered incense to the leader of the Rain Kingdom.
In particular, the Third Mizukage, Yagura, as the Kage of a ninja village who had once directly opposed the Starflow, knew that the Land of Rain's actions were undoubtedly courting death.
Ōnoki suppressed a laugh and said, "In any case, the Land of Rain's actions this time have actually helped us."
The Third Raikage nodded in agreement: "That's right, this way we can see the true strength of Konoha."
But there was something else he didn't say: he was afraid that what they had seen this time would completely erode their confidence.
In any case, the meeting was temporarily suspended due to this unexpected intelligence.
They were all waiting to see how Konoha would handle the Land of Rain.
......
Meanwhile, inside Konoha, Xingliu and the others were looking at the intelligence report in their hands with some disbelief.
"No, how dare he?" Xingliu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Even if he knows nothing about the power of Hashirama and the others, didn't my battle a few years ago, in which I annihilated the Kirigakure, give him enough warning?"
Xingliu's reaction clearly showed his bewilderment at the news.
Just as he knew the plot would unfold, for some reason, Hanzo the Salamander declared war on them.
Moreover, intelligence indicates that they have successfully defeated the Land of Iron and are now advancing towards Konoha.
Upon hearing Seiryu's words, Hashirama gave a wry smile and said, "Just say what you want to say, don't always drag me into it."
Upon hearing Hashirama's words, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Then, Madara Uchiha coldly said, "Hmph, in that case, let me see how he dances."
Xingliu nodded. Wasn't he using the Impure World Reincarnation just so he could slack off?
Therefore, he was very satisfied with Madara's autonomy.
“Very well, then let Ban handle them,” Xingliu said.
"Let's not annihilate them all this time, otherwise who will promote Konoha?"
He said this because he guessed that Hanzo the Salamander dared to provoke Konoha because he had previously annihilated the Kirigakure, making the whole thing seem a bit unbelievable.
Hanzo, like those who don't believe in the story of the two ninja gods, probably doesn't believe that Xingliu could achieve such a feat. That's why he dared to declare war on Konoha so boldly.
If Hanzo had known that Xingliu could wipe out the entire Kirigakure with a single blow a few years ago, he wouldn't have dared to declare war on Konoha so easily, even if he had ten times the courage.
Madara Uchiha nodded slightly upon hearing this, agreeing to the matter.
Since Madara Uchiha is handling this matter, there will naturally be no problem.
So after chatting for a while, everyone left.
Left alone, Uchiha Izuna looked helplessly at the pile of reports on the table.
Chapter 163 The Four Kingdoms Made Their Choice
The next day, the four Kage-level powerhouses gathered again at the same place as the day before. They sat together, enveloped in a silent atmosphere.
Without a word, their solemn expressions easily conveyed their inner gloom and worry.
I only learned yesterday that the Land of Rain had declared war on Konoha, but just one day later, the Land of Rain was defeated.
This news was undoubtedly shocking to them and cast a shadow over their hearts.
According to intelligence reports, only Madara Uchiha made the move.
In his presence, Hanzo the Salamander was like a helpless child, unable to put up a fight for even a minute.
The Rain Country ninja army then suffered a devastating blow, as the power of the Complete Susanoo routed them.
The brutality and brevity of this battle exceeded everyone's expectations, and it also gave the four Kage-level powerhouses a deeper understanding of Konoha's strength.
"hateful!"
Onoki stood up angrily and slammed his fist on the table:
"Isn't Madara Uchiha already dead?! Why is he coming back to the mortal world to interfere with us?!"
For Onoki, Madara Uchiha was always his nightmare.
When he learned that Madara Uchiha had died at the hands of Hashirama Senju, he felt immense relief and liberation.
However, now, this name, which should have long since disappeared into the annals of history, has reappeared, reviving his nightmares and bringing heavy pressure and unease to his mind.
"It might be a forbidden technique of the second generation."
As the person who developed the puppetry technique, the Second Kazekage, Shamon, had some understanding of poison.
He guessed:
"Didn't the intelligence personnel say that Madara Uchiha inhaled the poison gas from the salamander but had no reaction at all? I don't believe he's reached that level; he's no longer human."
The monk's words made everyone fall into deep thought.
They began to consider how to deal with this powerful enemy if Madara Uchiha were indeed resurrected using some forbidden technique.
"The First Hokage, the Second Hokage, and Madara Uchiha are all actually dead. The most likely explanation is that Uchiha Seiryu used a forbidden technique to summon them all."
"If that's the case, wouldn't it be enough to just defeat the caster?"
The Third Raikage spoke in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, already having the answer in his heart.
The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, chuckled softly upon hearing this, but a hint of bitterness lingered in his smile:
"You make it sound so easy. Let me tell you, not a single one of us from the Kirigakure clan escaped the battle in the Land of Whirlpools."
"And how old was Uchiha Seiryu back then? Do you know what that means?"
Yagura's words plunged everyone into silence once again.
They began to realize that the problem had returned to its original state, and that if they couldn't defeat the Uchiha Seiryu, everything was just wishful thinking.
But to think you can defeat him is wishful thinking.
The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive in the silence, and everyone wore solemn expressions.
However, in the suffocating silence, the Third Raikage suddenly spoke up: "I have a plan that may solve this problem once and for all."
Although his voice was not loud, it reached everyone's ears clearly.
All eyes immediately turned to him, their faces showing anticipation and curiosity.
........
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