Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 318 The Raikage's Last Glimmer of Light

Uchiha Kumo was not actually worried about the invasion of Sunagakure and Kumogakure.

After the Rinnegan and Tenseigan with six tomoe appeared, the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan could no longer succeed. Black Zetsu's thousands of years of planning could only be wishful thinking.

When one's power reaches the level of the Six Paths, Black Zetsu can use the Seeking Path Jewel to imprison them. Once discovered, he will only become a medium for transactions with Kaguya.

As for Obito and Kisame, or even Madara Uchiha who was resurrected after death using Edo Tensei, they are not difficult to deal with.

They can be wiped out with a wave of their hand, or they can be brought into the Vortex Sky's camp in another way.

As human beings, we are bound to have things we care about. Tormented by this distorted world, Obito and Madara, who lost their bonds and loved ones, ultimately only sought peace.

When they were at their wits' end, the Infinite Tsukuyomi placed before them became their last lifeline, and also their obsession.

But a false lie is ultimately just a lie, and Yun didn't know why they hadn't considered that all of this was a lie.

Just because of that ancient stone tablet?

……

Hidden Cloud Village.

Beneath the blue chakra armor, the fully-formed Susanoo swung its sword down with unbridled abandon.

Three of the Eight-Tailed Gyūki's tails had been severed, and the third horn, which had been cut off by the Third Raikage, was now also severed and lying on the ground.

"boom!"

"roar!!"

Another slash came down, and with a roar, the Eight-Tails once again used its remaining five tails to sweep up and block the attack.

Darui, standing to the side, unleashed a storm-style attack, attempting to sever Susanoo like a laser beam.

However, another giant blue blade swept across, sending him flying.

After piercing through several houses, Darui stumbled out, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

With such a physique and chakra armor, the effectiveness of Storm Release is extremely limited.

Darui looked up at the top of Susanoo's head, where not only Madara Uchiha was bound, but also Yugito, who was already seriously injured and unconscious.

"There's no other way... This is really troublesome. Cough cough!"

Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as Darui glanced at the Raikage Building in the distance.

Did Konoha's support encounter an unexpected situation?

Indeed, you can't rely on others; any unexpected event can disrupt the support.

There has always been a long-standing feud between the five great ninja villages, so it is possible that they might stand by and watch, even if it is to weaken the power of the Hidden Cloud Village.

"call!"

After exhaling, Darui's pupils contracted slightly.

Then he began to form hand seals.

The next moment, black lightning covered his entire body.

Overwhelmed by intense pain, Darui staggered and nearly fell to the ground.

As the Fifth Raikage, I am by no means the weakest Kage!

The Kage of Kumogakure must die before the village is destroyed! Because protecting this village and every villager of Kumogakure is the Kage's responsibility!

"boom!"

In an instant, Darui vanished from the spot.

Stimulated by the black lightning, the cells in his body were desperately releasing their power, accelerating his death.

Madara Uchiha, inside Susanoo, turned around and looked at Darui, who had suddenly appeared in mid-air.

"By stimulating the whole body with special lightning, you can achieve speed and reaction speed beyond the limit, but you will only have one chance to dance if you do this."

Ban's lips curled into a mocking smile.

But the next moment, Darui instantly formed hand seals.

A black light flashed before Madara Uchiha's eyes; it was the last light, and Darui's last vestige of dignity as Raikage.

More than three years ago, Darui, who was appointed as the Fifth Raikage in a time of crisis, knew very well that in the upcoming turmoil in the ninja world, relying solely on Kurobanzashi and Storm Release would not be enough.

Neither Uzumaki Sora nor Uchiha Obito could match their strength, speed, or abilities.

He also knew very well that there wasn't much time left. Neither Uchiha Yun, rumored to have reverted to his ancestral bloodline, nor Uzumaki Sora, who possessed trading abilities, would give him much time.

Since that's the case, we have no choice but to risk our lives!

Based on the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, it sacrifices life under the stimulation of black lightning.

Using Storm Release as an attack, the black laser can pierce through everything.

Finally...use your entire body as the sole power of a one-shot technique!

"Whoosh!"

Black lightning flashed across the sky, instantly turning the already bright daylight village of Kumogakure into a blinding light.

"boom!!"

As the dust settled, a golden light flashed and instantly carried away the wooden figure that had landed.

The ninjas from the Hidden Cloud Village all stopped at this moment, because the enormous enemy had disappeared, and also because of the last glimmer of light from the Raikage.

"Raikage-sama..."

"We won? Did we really win?"

"I never imagined the Raikage was this strong! That single-handed strike is comparable to the Third Raikage's!"

"With the Raikage here, Kumogakure fears nothing!"

Amidst the clamor of joy, a sigh rang out...

"That was the Raikage's last glimmer of light. From today onward, the Fifth Raikage's light will never appear again."

"How is that possible?"

"What the hell are you talking about, you bastard!"

……

The ANBU member ignored the insults around him, because only he knew just how hard the Fifth Raikage had worked over the past few years.

The Raikage, who used to find everything troublesome, is now relentlessly squeezing his own life out under immense pressure.

Transform yourself into a laser, transform yourself into a vessel for a single, continuous hand...

No one knows the pressure he was under... the Five Great Ninja Villages, Konoha, Akatsuki, Obito Uchiha...

These forces constantly threaten the safety of Kumogakure. Even after Akatsuki and Obito Uchiha were destroyed, what happened after that?

As a shadow... I have to consider all of this.

"Darui!!!"

The fully evolved Eight-Tailed Gyūki roared in fury, and Killer Bee went berserk!

"boom!"

With five tails remaining, the Eight-Tailed Beast leaped up and landed in the pierced hole, slamming down with its fist!

However, Madara Uchiha, who had just turned into fragments, has now recovered.

A blue skeleton covered his entire body, and a section of his arm blocked the attack.

Are you angry?

Madara Uchiha laughed mockingly: "Has Kumogakure reached its fifth generation? The Fifth Raikage... You danced beautifully, I quite enjoyed it."

As soon as he finished speaking, the blue, fully-formed Susanoo soared into the sky and slashed down with its sword.

"boom!"

At the critical moment, the bull demon took over the enraged body, its five tails springing up as it flew away.

"Buzz!"

A small Tailed Beast Ball condensed in its mouth and swarmed directly toward Susanoo.

"Is this... meant to be used to set off firecrackers?"

Two giant blue blades swept across, but Susanoo remained unharmed.

"Whoosh!"

The Susanoo, soaring into the air, faced the Eight-Tails head-on, and a bolt pierced its mouth, detonating the condensed Tailed Beast Ball.

"boom!!"

In the midst of the violent explosion, Susanoo struck the Eight-Tails' head with a single slash.

In an instant, the ground cracked, and the eight tailed beasts in the pit were on the verge of death.

"By the way, we can't beat him, run!!"

"..."

Looking at Killer Bee, whose body was already teeming with darkness, Gyuki sighed.

Two Raikage have died in succession, one was his elder brother, and the other was his junior...

These past few years... have been incredibly tiring.

……

In reality, Killer Bee, who had been beaten back to human form, collapsed on the ground.

What good is rage?

His entire body was already paralyzed; the next blow would mean death.

"Hehehe..."

A deep laugh rang out, and above the Susanoo's head, Madara Uchiha looked at Killer Bee with an excited expression.

"Kumakushi Village... truly pleases me!"

"The Two-Tails Jinchuriki has already been rescued, but it wouldn't be bad to bring you back."

As soon as he finished speaking, golden light flashed, and Killer Bee also disappeared from the spot.

Inside the Raikage Building, within a barrier that isolated perception, Minato put Killer Bee down.

"My attack power is insufficient to inflict effective damage. I'm sorry."

Faced with the Fourth Hokage's apology, Mabui had no point in responding.

The green light of medical ninjutsu appeared, but Killer Bee and Yugito were clearly unable to form a fighting force in the short term.

Minato sighed, then turned his gaze to Susanoo, which was not far away.

……

Meanwhile, Uchiha Yun, who was observing all of this from a short distance away, knew that it was time for him to make his appearance.

Darui, who had been suppressing his hatred, died, but it seems that new hatred is growing in Kirabi's heart.

But thanks to Minato's intervention, he survived.

If this continues to be ignored, the only casualties will be the remaining forces of Kumogakure, or perhaps their future productive forces.

……

In the Hidden Cloud Village, Madara Uchiha looked around.

"The Flying Thunder God Technique?"

The ability to disappear from one's sight in an instant is a speed that only space-time ninjutsu can achieve.

However, the other party clearly did not possess the power of the Six Paths level; otherwise, it wouldn't have been as simple as just taking people away.

Since that's the case, then let's destroy Kumogakure!

The blue giant blade swept across once more.

However, the next moment, a black barrier appeared, directly blocking and absorbing the attack. The giant blue blade formed from chakra also disappeared into mid-air.

Uchiha Yun, who had risen into the air, looked at Uchiha Madara. The barrier retracted and gathered, transforming into a Truth-Seeking Ball that floated behind Uchiha Yun.

"I'm a little late, I'm so sorry."

These words brought tears of joy to the eyes of the Cloud Village ninja below.

God knows how desperate the enemies were when the Raikage's self-sacrificing attack revived them and Killer Bee was almost killed.

Now that Uchiha Yunyi has appeared, he simply raises his hand and devours the opponent's weapon.

Their title as the best in the ninja world is a testament to their confidence.

"Uchiha junior, how exactly did you awaken your eyes?!"

Madara Uchiha, atop Susanoo, was eager to know the source of this power.

Yun, on the other side, smiled and replied, "You want to learn? I'll teach you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a Truth-Seeking Ball was launched, piercing straight through Susanoo's body and heading straight for the center.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the Truth-Seeking Ball expanded directly, destroying the complete Susanoo in a single strike.

"Whoosh!"

The cloud that appeared behind Madara Uchiha pierced Madara's head with its Flying Thunder God Kunai, instantly releasing the seal.

"Under the Seeking the Dao Jade, your soul will be directly annihilated. As one of the high-end combat forces, it would be a pity to die like this."

The sealed Edo Tensei was placed into the scroll, and the Six Paths Mode was deactivated when the cloud landed.

Even with the Nine-Tails' chakra being a major component, the Six Paths Sage Mode's burst mode cannot be maintained in its normal state.

When Kumo, who had defeated Madara Uchiha, landed, he was not greeted with cheers, but rather with a series of complex expressions.

Those who remained on the battlefield to provide support were all Chunin or higher. At that level, they obviously had more to consider.

An enemy capable of destroying Kumogakure was sealed away by Uchiha Kumo in less than half a minute.

In this situation, what rises in the hearts of the Cloud Village ninja is not the relief of surviving death, but the fear of Konoha's power, or rather, the fear of Uchiha Cloud.

The competition and rivalry among the five great ninja villages began when the villages were founded, and the alliance, which was only superficially united, lasted for a little over three years.

Any ninja with a brain knows that once Akatsuki is destroyed and peace returns, the five great ninja villages will start fighting again.

But now... they've all lost faith.

Furthermore, Uchiha Kumo gave them a good excuse: Kumogakure was spared destruction because of Konoha's rescue.

With a single step, Flying Thunder God Technique descended from the clouds and appeared inside the Raikage Building.

"The battle in Sunagakure just ended. The Fourth Kazekage couldn't even withstand a single blow and was smashed into a pulp."

Mabui did not stop her medical ninjutsu, while Killer Bee and Yugito were still unconscious.

Did the Fourth Kazekage also die?

Whether the news is good or bad?

It's better than the Cloud Village suffering heavy losses.

The Sand Village, which was prioritized for rescue, couldn't even withstand a single blow from its Fourth Kazekage, while the Cloud Village held out for a long time.

Mabui looked at Hiwa Yukito, and tears fell one by one.

If it weren't for Lord Raikage, Lord Higanbana, and Lord Yugito, Kumogakure would probably be a ruin by now, and even the shelters wouldn't have been spared.

"Kumakuna is deeply grateful for Konoha's assistance. If it weren't for Lord Kumo, Kumona would have been wiped out."

Uchiha Yun nodded slightly, then stepped forward and placed his hand on Killer Bee's forehead: "Although there were reasons for this, with both villages requesting reinforcements at the same time, they still arrived a little too late."

Secret Scroll: Recover

In an instant, his eye power erupted, and Killer Bee's injuries were also restored at that moment.

His injuries have fully healed, and even his chakra has returned to its peak.

Most importantly... the darkness that had just begun to grow in his heart was also smoothed out by this power.

"Uchiha Un..."

Killer Bee opened his eyes and immediately saw Yun: "Now that you're here, the enemy has already been taken care of, right?"

Yun replied, "There was only one reanimated Madara, which I have already sealed away."

Killer Bee nodded and sat up: "Kumakuha will always remember Konoha's rescue. In future joint meetings, Kumogakuha will put Konoha at the forefront."

The unexpected words stunned Mabuyi, who was standing to the side.

The Fifth Raikage has died, and Killer Bee, as the Fourth Raikage's partner, is now the decision-maker of Kumogakure.

Making such a promise is tantamount to placing the fate of the Hidden Cloud Village for the next few years in the hands of the Leaf Village.

The combined ninja forces, with Kumogakure supporting Konoha as the supreme commander.

"The Hidden Cloud Village is in its current state, and you need to rebuild it as soon as possible."

Uchiha Yun's voice interrupted Mabui's thoughts, and at that moment she understood Hitoshi's helplessness.

As long as Uchiha Kumo of Konoha is alive, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces can only be from Konoha; there is no other candidate, and no one would dare to compete for the position.

At this moment, Uchiha Yun continued, "I have sealed away Madara Uchiha's Impure World Reincarnation, and it should not appear again after this."

Killer Bee nodded and replied, "Then I'll leave everything to Konoha."

……

After Uchiha Yun and the Fourth Hokage left, Killer Bee looked at Yugito, who was still seriously injured beside him.

Just then, the medical team from Kumogakure was about to carry him away. Mabui, standing nearby, said with some worry, "Such severe injuries... if Konoha comes to Kumogakure first..."

The rest of the sentence was left unsaid, and Killer Bee sighed, unsure of what to say next.

Should you blame your deceased elder brother?

Nine years ago, the war with Konoha caused heavy losses to Kumogakure. Since then, Kumogakure has never been able to hold its head high in front of Konoha.

In fact, Darui doesn't have to die...

It's just a matter of letting Madara Uchiha destroy some more of the village's buildings; compared to the Raikage's life, those things are insignificant.

But he did it anyway.

Using a forbidden technique that cost him his life, he shattered the resurrected Uchiha Madara in a single blow.

At the same time, he himself also shattered into pieces.

"Raikage-sama..."

Mabui wiped his eyes: "Master, from now on, only you can lead everyone."

Killer Bee nodded: "I know... it's just me. But I won't become the Sixth Raikage, and Kumogakure shouldn't choose a Sixth Raikage for the time being."

Mabui asked in confusion, "Why?"

Killer Bee didn't answer, waved his hand, and got up to leave.

Some things are not meant for too many people to know, even if it's just speculation. If too many people know, they might all be killed.

Konoha has its ambitions, just as none of the five great ninja villages doesn't want to unify the ninja world.

Konoha now possesses a fighting force like Uchiha Kumo. If it weren't for Akatsuki having Uzumaki Sora, the war to unify the ninja world might have already begun.

Deep within his heart, Ushioni sensed Killer Bee's inner turmoil, and the darkness that had been erased seemed to be reappearing.

"Compare."

"Don't overthink it. Uchiha Yun's power has already reached the level of the Sage of Six Paths."

"The ultimate form of Yin-Yang Release is the Truth-Seeking Ball; even the Tailed Beast Ball is useless against it."

"I never thought anyone could reach the level of the Six Paths Elder. With the Rinnegan of the Six Paths, even tailed beasts are just ordinary animals in front of him."

"He could even create new life using Yin-Yang Release if he wanted to."

"By... are you even listening to me?"

"You haven't rapped in a long time."

……

Killer Bee, who had already reached the Raikage Building, stopped in his tracks.

"I'm listening... I understand..."

"So...from now on, the Hidden Cloud Village will be obedient..."

"Only by obeying can one survive..."

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