Naruto, your uncle is going to be Hokage!

"Obito, Nagato suddenly wants to see you!"

"Oh?"

Obito was slightly surprised.

Nagato had always been wary of this Uchiha "Madara," and despite his repeated attempts to find out Nagato's location, he had little success.

Nagato did not trust him.

Or rather, there are still doubts about his identity as Ban and his purpose.

It was this suspicion and wariness that made it possible for Obito to contact Nagato only through Pain and Konan.

Nagato actually used his true form to train him.

This is the first time.

"It seems that his defeat to Namikaze Mirai last time made him make some changes."

Obito sneered.

This might be a good thing.

This allowed him to gain even greater control over Nagato.

……

In the dark underground space, there was hardly any light, and the air was filled with a musty smell.

Konan stood guard beside Nagato, her eyes filled with vigilance.

Nagato was in a bad state. All six Paths of Pain were wiped out, and even Yahiko's body was destroyed, which dealt him a huge blow in addition to his defeat.

He looks extremely haggard now.

His skin was shriveled and almost nothing but skin; his ribs were clearly visible; black rods were being inserted and removed from his back; and his legs were severely atrophied, rendering him unable to walk.

"he came."

Xiao Nan sounded alarmed.

Nagato also instantly perked up.

Even if he is in a bad state now, he doesn't want Madara to see through him; this is his last shred of dignity as a god.

Several meters away from him, space twisted like a vortex, and Obito's body appeared out of thin air.

"Nagato, why did you suddenly think of looking for me? This isn't like you at all."

Beside him, the pitcher plant Zetsu slowly emerged from the ground, revealing its upper body, and sized up Nagato and the other person opposite it.

Konan's expression immediately turned serious, and she slightly turned her body, as if to protect Nagato behind her.

"Don't be nervous, Xiao Nan."

The calm voice of Nagato came from behind her, which made her pause slightly and relax her guard a little.

Nagato's voice was calm yet powerful.

Konan knew that Nagato didn't want her actions to make Madara look down on her.

"Ban, I think you already know."

"I lost."

Nagato fell silent.

Namikaze's future strength was greater than he had anticipated; with his current weakened body, he was no longer able to contend with him.

Obito glanced at him indifferently.

Heart way.

Of course I know. Not only do I know, but I also witnessed your battle with Mirai Namikaze.

"So, you've called me here this time because you intend to..."

Obito didn't finish speaking, waiting for Nagato's reply.

He had a vague idea.

Nagato's plan to find him.

"I plan to have you transplant my cymbidium cells."

really!

Upon hearing Nagato's voice, a smile subtly appeared on Obito's lips.

Just as he expected.

Nagato's body was severely depleted, and even with his vortex-like physique, he could not easily control the Rinnegan, which was the eye of a sage.

That emaciated body, with its clearly defined ribs, is the best proof.

He had proposed the idea of ​​transplanting Hashirama cells into Nagato a long time ago.

With the help of Hashirama's cells, Nagato's severely depleted body was replenished, allowing him to better control the power of the Rinnegan.

Unfortunately, Nagato refused.

The reason is simple: he doesn't trust himself.

If he had tampered with the transplantation process, given his understanding of interstitial cells, he might not have been able to detect the problem.

Nagato would not allow his body to have such a hidden danger.

But now, because of the future threat posed by Namikaze, he can't care about anything else at this moment.

"As you wish, once you have received the Hashirama cells, your control over the Rinnegan will undoubtedly improve once again."

Obito responded in a slightly seductive voice.

"Hopefully!"

Nagato remained silent.

He was naturally aware of the risks associated with transplanting interstitial cells.

But now, I can't worry about that anymore.

He must improve his strength as soon as possible.

With his own vortex physique alone, he was unable to unlock the true power of these eyes. Only by transplanting Hashirama cells could he develop the true power of the Sage Eyes.

Obito glanced at Nagato's withered legs.

You won't regret your decision today.

"Maybe it can help you get back on your feet."

Chapter 139 A New Situation! The Ninja World is in Bipolar Opposition!

Fire Nation.

No, it should be the Republic of Fire.

The new Fire Country, which has implemented a completely new republican system, has completely broken free from the influence of daimyo and nobles, and firmly grasped political and military power.

It became the first country in the history of the ninja world where both political and military power were controlled by a ninja village.

Konoha has successfully risen from a ninja village to become the capital!

The original capital of the Land of Fire is no longer the capital, but has been transformed into a commercial center under the decision of Namikaze Mirai.

Mirai Namikaze, the Fifth Hokage, also serves as the supreme ruler of the Republic of Fire.

The power of the entire country has been consolidated by Konoha.

The air was filled with excitement, and the villagers beamed with warm smiles throughout the streets and alleys.

The abolition of the one country, one village system initially caught them off guard, but after enjoying the benefits of the systemic change, these villagers felt only deep gratitude.

The ninja clan members who decided to board the train were also relieved.

The power of the Daimyo has been consolidated by Konoha. With such a large amount of power, almost all the ninja clans that participated in the reform have received a share.

With greatly increased power, he now controls the lifeline of all sectors of the Fire Republic.

At this moment, they are incredibly grateful for the choice they made back then.

Should we be the ninja clan of one village? Or the ninja clan of one country?

The results have already provided their answer.

Of all these ninja clans, the only one that felt frustrated and resentful was the Sarutobi clan.

Just before Mirai Namikaze began her reforms, Hiruzen Sarutobi, as the Third Hokage, forcefully prevented her from undermining the system established by the First Hokage.

After suffering a severe beating, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally chose to follow his heart and abandon this plan.

However, the consequences were irreversible. The Sarutobi clan was completely eliminated in this transformation, and they did not receive any benefits whatsoever.

Even the rights they originally held were divided up by other ninja clans, relegating them to the margins of society.

The Sarutobi clan was filled with resentment.