Promoting the Konoha threat theory, and talking about the Hidden Mist Belt!

There was no other reason than that Mito Uzumaki's days were numbered.

"It's really unexpected that Hozuki Shingetsu would choose to become the Six-Tails Jinchuriki."

Hiruzen Sarutobi put down the intelligence report in his hand, his eyes showing surprise.

"It's truly unexpected. Given his talent, if he had continued his training step by step, becoming someone like Hozuki Gengetsu shouldn't have been a problem. But now..."

Koharu shook her head, clearly not optimistic about Hozuki Shingetsu's future path.

Apart from the Nine-Tails and the Eight-Tails, the other tailed beasts are not significantly different in strength. In their eyes, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki is just an ordinary Kage-level being.

However, it would be unwise to sacrifice a gifted genius for this purpose, forcing him to languish in daily mental battles with the tailed beasts.

"Perhaps he was forced into it?"

Mitokado Yan offered a different perspective on this.

"The Third Mizukage was, after all, a disciple of the First Mizukage and a powerful ninja who participated in the first Five Kage Summit. If they hadn't become the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, they would probably be in paradise by now, right?"

The people present all agreed with the diagnosis of Mitokado inflammation.

Although he didn't directly confront Ren, he was, after all, the Kage of one of the Five Great Ninja Villages. If he could be dealt with so easily, it would be far too arrogant.

"But then again, the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques are truly effective against tailed beasts!"

Mitokado Homura looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and asked the question that the entire ninja world was concerned about: "How has Lady Mito's health been lately?"

"According to the servants who serve Lord Mito, Lord Mito has become increasingly listless recently. He often stares blankly into the distance and sometimes even utters the name of Lord Hashirama."

"According to the doctor, if Lady Mito's health is good, she can hold on for another three or four years, but if something unexpected happens..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped his pipe, looking at his three old friends with a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

After the deaths of Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, Mito Uzumaki was undoubtedly the pillar of Konoha Village.

The source of this stabilizing force lies not only in her identity as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but also in her identity as the widow of the First Hokage, the "God of Shinobi," Hashirama Senju.

As a Jinchūriki who could perfectly utilize the Nine-Tails' chakra, Mito Uzumaki not only protected Konoha on the battlefield, but also served as a stabilizing force within the village.

The current backbone of the village, namely ninjas over thirty years old such as Hatake Sakumo, were basically born in the era of Senju Hashirama, grew up in the era of Senju Tobirama, and became famous in the era of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

At this stage, Konoha can be described in just two words—invincible.

For thirty years after its founding, Konoha was virtually invincible in the ninja world.

The biggest failure was the death of the Second Hokage, but that was not due to any fault of the battle. Besides, even the Raikage of another family died, so there was nothing that could be done about it.

Growing up in this kind of environment makes one increasingly respectful of Hashirama Senju, the founder of Konoha.

In their minds, Hashirama Senju was not just an abstract figure like "the one who pacified the chaotic world" or "the god of ninjas," but a truly tangible figure who was the number one ninja in the world.

With the successive deaths of Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, and Tobirama Senju, the glory of the Senju clan has faded, and the reputation of the Uchiha clan has been hidden, it can be said that Mito Uzumaki was the spiritual idol of these core ninjas.

As the last known head of the Senju clan, Mito Uzumaki, the widow of Hashirama Senju, would have caused immense fear throughout Konoha upon her death.

Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane were naturally aware of this, but there was nothing they could do about it.

Even powerful figures like the Sage of Six Paths and Hashirama Senju had to pass away, so how much more so would Mito Uzumaki?

"There's nothing we can do about it, isn't there?"

Danzo Shimura picked up the conversation, subtly changing the subject, "So, after Lady Mito's passing, has a vessel for the Nine-Tails been chosen?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly exhaled a puff of smoke from his nose and replied, "Hmm... I've made my choice. It's that child the Uzumaki clan sent over before. I think her name is Uzumaki Michiko?"

Danzo Shimura quickly processed a wealth of information about Michiko Uzumaki, including her preferences, habits, and interpersonal relationships, and tentatively suggested, "Then why not hand her over to me and let me train her to become an outstanding Nine-Tails Jinchuriki..."

"impossible!"

Before Shimura Danzo could finish speaking, Sarutobi Hiruzen interrupted him.

"The Jinchūriki are vessels that bear misfortune and darkness; they cannot be allowed to fall into the abyss! They must be bathed in sunlight to ensure their stability!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said sternly, "Danzo, I can overlook what you did before, but the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is not something you can interfere with. You'd better watch out!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew his old teammate's personality all too well. If he really agreed to send something as dangerous as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki into Root, then what awaited the entire Hidden Leaf Village might be a tremendous crisis.

He knew, of course, that Danzo wouldn't give up so easily given his personality. He was even prepared to suppress him as Hokage—just as always.

To his surprise, Shimura Danzo merely gave him a strange look and did not protest his decision, but instead took a step back.

"In that case, how about handing over that boy from the Uzumaki clan to me? That should be fine, right?"

“These past few days, the two children have been talking about their experiences in Uzushio Village. Their feelings for Konoha are not yet deep. I will take the boy to Root and teach him, to tell him what the Will of Fire is. You will teach the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.”

"In that case, within ten years these two will completely forget their days in Uzushio Village and will only remember that they were ninjas of Konoha. What do you think?"

boy?

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, recalling a lot of information about Kai Uzumaki in his mind.

"Hiruzen, don't forget that the Uzumaki clan is still in Kirigakure!"

Danzo Shimura's words completely shattered Hiruzen Sarutobi's hesitation.

Yes, at this time the Uzumaki clan had not yet been wiped out, and they were still in Kirigakure!

In this situation, what if Kirigakure sends the Uzumaki clan to contact these two?

However, judging from Mito Uzumaki's experience, the Uzumaki clan's bloodline is indeed outstanding in sealing tailed beasts. It's not certain that anyone else could succeed against such an evil tailed beast as the Nine-Tails.

Despite believing that the Uzumaki clan would not do such a thing, Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed to Danzo Shimura's request just in case.

Having received a satisfactory response, Shimura Danzo quietly retreated to the side, placing himself in the shadows of the house.

"Does a container holding darkness need to be bathed in sunlight to remain stable?"

Danzo Shimura glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was looking worried in the distance, and sneered inwardly.

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Just as the gap between Danzo Shimura and Hiruzen Sarutobi in Konoha Village widened once again, a voice echoed leisurely in a natural cave beneath the Land of Grass.

"Hot Mom in Harbin..."

The once formidable battlefield demon who once dominated the ninja world is now gray-haired and emaciated.

Madara Uchiha, with an aged appearance and wearing a long robe, sat quietly in the dark underground cave, watching the water droplets fall, his mind constantly recalling the moments he had known Hashirama Senju.

"My whole life has been like walking on thin ice; I don't know when I'll reach the other side!"

Madara Uchiha sighed inwardly, feeling a sense of bewilderment about his own persistence.

He formed a bond with Hashirama Senju in his childhood, fought each other in his youth, made peace with each other in his prime, became enemies in middle age, and endured bitter suffering in his old age for a goal as unattainable as the moon in a mirror. Is it really meaningful?

"Lord Madara, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha is in much worse physical condition than before. It seems that Konoha will soon be preparing for the Nine-Tails transfer and sealing ceremony."

A black and white pitcher plant quietly emerged from the ground, no longer displaying the arrogance it had shown in the outside world, and respectfully reported to Uchiha Madara, his apparent creator.

"Mito Uzumaki...she's gotten old too!"

Madara Uchiha couldn't help but sigh as images of Mito Uzumaki in her youth flashed through his mind.

If Mito Uzumaki also dies, then there will truly be very few of the people he knew back then left.

"Lord Madara, shall we take this opportunity to do something?"

"Don't worry about Konoha! Now is not the time to scheme against Kurama."

Madara Uchiha shook his head, lamenting that his strength was far inferior to what it used to be. Otherwise, wouldn't he have easily subdued something like the Nine-Tails with just a glance?

Why bother with all this scheming and calculation?

He's not Tobirama Senju!

"How's your observation of the Uchiha clan children I asked you to keep track of? Have any of them met the requirements?"

"...Not yet, Lord Madara. There is no suitable candidate among your relatives."

At this time, Obito Uchiha had just been born, so how could Black Zetsu possibly find a suitable candidate?

Madara Uchiha sighed at this. As a member of the Uchiha clan who had awakened the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, he was well aware of his clan's greatest tragedy.

That is, only those with rich emotions are qualified to open the kaleidoscope, but the conditions for opening it are often heartbreaking.

This has happened far too many times over the past thousand years.

"Therefore, the Eye of the Moon Plan is the only way to save the ninja world!"

Madara Uchiha reaffirmed his goal and inquired about the current state of the Rinnegan container from Zetsu.

He nodded upon receiving confirmation that nothing unexpected had happened, and instructed that Nagato Uzumaki must be kept under close surveillance, as he was Nagato's backup plan after his resurrection, and no mishaps were to be tolerated.

"Ze, how's the situation in Kirigakure lately?"

Madara Uchiha casually inquired about the situation in Kirigakure, which was the infiltration base he had personally chosen for Nagato Uzumaki. Kirigakure, located overseas, not only had little interaction with outsiders, but also had two tailed beasts, the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails, making it the perfect development base in his mind.

"Something unexpected happened at Kirigakure..."

Zetsu immediately informed Madara Uchiha of the impending drowning of the Uzumaki clan and Hozuki Shingetsu's recent actions.

"...The Uzumaki clan, there's really nothing we can do about that. Now is not the time to expose the White Zetsu to the world."

"That good-for-nothing Ren can't even handle a brat. But that brat from the Hozuki clan, his decisiveness in sacrificing his future to become a Jinchūriki is truly surprising!"

Although he said this, a hint of disdain flashed across Madara Uchiha's face. Clearly, he looked down on Hozuki Shingetsu's method of rapidly increasing strength by relying on Jinchuriki.

Seeing Madara Uchiha like this, Zetsu had a sudden thought and quietly handed over two items.