Naruto: By lying low and hiding, he eventually became the leader of the Legendary Sannin.

His words finally brought Hanzo to his senses, snapping him out of his chuckle.

He looked up at Tobirama Senju, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, but his face returned to its usual calm.

He nodded slightly and said:

"Well, I reckon those people won't send anyone else in before they kill me."

What a pity...

I was originally thinking I could at least kill one of the Kage this time, but it seems I overestimated my worth...

Ignoring his self-deprecating humor, Tobirama Senju nodded, but still spoke up to remind him:

"As agreed before, you will help me start this Ninja World War."

And I will, as promised, take action for you.

After this transaction, our deal is considered complete.

Upon hearing his reminder, Hanzo nodded in agreement.

He stood up without hesitation, and after thinking for a moment, he finally took out a black robe from the side and put it on.

The black robe embroidered with red clouds is the signature outfit of "Akatsuki".

Judging from their conversation, Hanzo was clearly the mysterious member who appeared in front of Madara Uchiha several years ago!

He had already joined the Akatsuki organization before the start of this Ninja World War.

Looking at Hanzo before him, Tobirama Senju's eyes showed a rare hint of appreciation.

Hanzo approached them himself, asking to join Akatsuki.

As a competent leader, he could foresee years ago that a war between the major powers was inevitable.

Moreover, there is absolutely no way to stop this war.

So at that moment he knew that, due to the special geographical location of the Land of Rain.

The region he governs will sooner or later become a battlefield between these so-called great powers.

His ninjas would also die inexplicably on the battlefield for such pointless reasons.

Hanzo, feeling resentful, happened to encounter members of Akatsuki who appeared in the Land of Rain at that time.

As the leader of Amegakure, he naturally had some understanding of this organization.

So, through contact, he finally got the chance to see Madara Uchiha, the mastermind behind the Akatsuki organization.

When he saw Madara and the other "Six Paths" controlled by the Rinnegan around him, he knew his chance had come.

So after joining Akatsuki, he offered Madara Uchiha a deal.

In order to obtain Madara Uchiha's promise to help him once, he even took the initiative to cooperate with the members of "Akatsuki" on various missions.

Unlike those members who acted alone, as the leader of a nation, he had a greater role to play in instigating war.

After all, he had already planted many spies in various countries, and these spies could play a far greater role in this situation than the powerful members.

It was precisely because of his involvement that the Second Shinobi World War broke out several years earlier than the history Kagura knew.

All of Hanzo's efforts were for this day!

He didn't hesitate to plunge his country into war prematurely, causing innocent ninjas in the village to die.

He had endured for years, all for this moment.

Since we know we can't escape this war, let's take a big bite out of those major powers!

Hanzo will show these great powers that put themselves on a pedestal just how terrifying revenge from a small country can be!

Thinking about how I had endured so many years of hardship, I realized that the moment of harvest was finally approaching.

Even Hanzo's body began to tremble uncontrollably at this moment.

At this moment, besides him, there were only a few "Six Paths" controlled by Uchiha Madara in this valley.

However, Hanzo had enough confidence after learning the true nature of the "Six Paths".

Therefore, apart from a few people who were helping to keep watch outside the valley, the rest of the people from Amegakure had already been evacuated by him.

Looking at Tobirama Senju behind him, he nodded and said in a slightly trembling voice, his voice trembling with excitement:

"Then, let's begin!"

Upon hearing this, Tobirama Senju nodded.

He didn't make any big movements, simply forming a hand seal in front of his chest, then suddenly exclaimed:

"open!"

Those two Rinnegan eyes suddenly opened, and an energy that made Hanzo's heart tremble emanated from his body.

Outside the valley, in a corner undiscovered by many troops.

In four secluded corners hidden by dense forests and weeds throughout the valley, four jet-black iron rods are stuck in the ground.

As Tobirama Senju uttered the word "Open," the four iron rods quickly turned red, and a powerful energy erupted from them.

Four enormous red beams of light erupted from it and rose into the sky.

Right after it reached its highest point, the four pillars of light, as if solidified into physical form, stood there.

Then, the four beams of light began to extend into a pale red light curtain.

These light curtains expanded rapidly, and in just a few seconds, they became like a giant rectangular lid.

It envelops the entire enormous valley.

At this moment, the valley and the outside world were divided into two different worlds by this seal!

Chapter 55 An Unrivaled Enemy

Kagura was rushing on his way at the fastest speed he had ever traveled.

Then, in a certain instant, he sensed a powerful energy within him.

Looking up, I saw that the valley in the distance was already shrouded in a red curtain of flames.

Seeing this, his eyes narrowed, and the unease in his heart reached its peak.

"Looks like I still didn't make it..."

While muttering to herself, Kagura's face didn't show much disappointment.

"Fortunately, there should still be a chance."

A determined glint flashed in his eyes. He ignored the barrier and continued on his way.

On the other side, outside the valley.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also noticed the suddenly appearing curtain of flames in front of him.

As the "Ninja World Doctor," he immediately recognized what the barrier array in front of him was.

After all, he had the good fortune to witness a similar formation once more than ten years ago in the Water Kingdom.

However, back then, he was inside the formation.

But now, he is outside the formation.

Looking at the crimson curtain of flames before him, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned deeply.

This barrier is clearly different from the Four Purple Flame Array in the Land of Water back then; it seems to be a more advanced type of barrier.

In fact, the barrier that Madara Uchiha created single-handedly using the black iron rod was the Four Red Yang Formation.

In the original work, this was a ninjutsu that was only performed by four previous Hokage during the Fourth Shinobi World War.

Thanks to this barrier, they successfully withstood the Ten-Tails' full-force attack.

Actually, if it weren't for the fact that Madara Uchiha has only collected four tailed beasts so far, he wouldn't be able to awaken the true Ten-Tails.

Otherwise, with the Ten-Tails and his Rinnegan, he could unleash the strongest barrier formation—the Six Red Yang Formation.

However, the barrier is clearly sufficient in the face of the current three major powers.

Unlike the Four Purple Flame Array that only covered one building in the Land of Water.

The area of ​​the barrier in front of us is clearly larger.

Looking around, one could see that the huge red flame curtain enveloped the entire valley.

As for strength...

Without much thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately unleashed a ninjutsu at the fiery barrier in front of him.

He quickly formed hand seals.

A moment later, a huge wave of water suddenly rose up behind him.

In an instant, the water ripples coalesced into a massive wave that crashed against the fiery curtain in front of them.

It was Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique.

In terms of power, this move released by Hiruzen Sarutobi, who is also proficient in Water Release, is no different from that of the Mizukage.

Like a tsunami, the waves crashed fiercely against the fiery curtain.

However, that seemingly thin barrier was as solid as the hardest wall.

The enormous waves couldn't affect the fiery curtain in the slightest.

Despite the impact of the giant wave, the barrier in front of them remained completely still, seemingly unaffected in the slightest.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes darkened.

Seeing that even his own Hokage's attack couldn't leave a trace on the barrier, Hatake Sakumo silently drew the short blade from his back.

As he channeled chakra into the blade, the short sword emitted a cold, silvery light.

The next second, his figure disappeared from the spot.

Sizzle! ~~~

As a sickening sound rang out, Hatake Sakumo looked at the short blade in his hand with disbelief.