The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 178 The Situation

The Council's offensive was spearheaded by the Northwest Ninja Army, with Kirigakure assisting.

The Fourth Mizukage, who rushed to the scene, learned the details of what had happened from Yagura Karatachi, whose body was wrapped in bandages. He then discussed countermeasures with the Ninja Army Commander, Uchiha Naka.

Mito Uzumaki has returned to the Konoha Military Headquarters. The remaining specific marching route and attack strategy will still be decided by the two of them, with the staff providing supplementary information and targeted suggestions.

"The Magic Continent is truly a place where hidden talents abound; it should not be underestimated!"

The war between Amegakure and the Bahars Empire has reached a stalemate.

【Blood Emperor】Gilkenniff may not be a strong battlefield strategist, but he is good at recognizing and utilizing people and has a very strong personal charisma.

Surrounded by a group of insightful individuals, they fought with their lives on the line, along with the Imperial Guardian, Fluder, and the newly ascended aberrant, the Kage-level [Ghost Gun], and finally, the [Four Horsemen], Renas Rockbles, with their full assistance.

Hanzo the Salamander, known by the Empire as the "Walking Poison Tide," was now considering sitting down for peace talks.

After all, even if they win, Amegakure won't have much left in the end. Their current rich territory is enough for Amegakure to support five or six generations. If they continue fighting, they'll only be doing the work for someone else.

Having realized this, Hanzo the Salamander felt refreshed and invigorated, as if the world were a vast and boundless place.

They stopped worrying about saving face, since all three ninja villages were essentially the same.

If even the strongest village, Kirigakure, suffered a crushing defeat, then if Amegakure were to suffer the same fate, it would likely be a complete annihilation.

"Make arrangements. I need to meet with Emperor Gilkenif. The war has dragged on for so long; it's time to sit down and talk."

"Lord Amekage, conquering the Empire was an order issued by the Military Intelligence Bureau. You shouldn't do this..."

The Nara strategist inside the tent had to offer a reminder.

"Of course I know that the huge cake that the Empire is is too big for Amegakure to eat alone. If we can reach an agreement, the outcome of the Empire submitting to the ninja world will be the same as that of military conquest."

Hanzo of the Salamander glanced at Nara, who was shuddering at the sight of him, and said unhurriedly, "If we can't reach an agreement, we'll have to request assistance from the Southeast Ninja Army, or even the Central Ninja Army."

"Amegakure is already willing but unable to do more. If the Military Affairs Department holds us accountable, I will take full responsibility."

Nara bowed deeply, accepted the order, and left.

The Six Gods Conference Hall of the Slane Theocracy.

Upon learning that Kirigakure had been decimated by the Platinum Armor in the Council of Nations, the six priests and the high priest immediately convened a meeting.

"There's no need to discuss Amegakure and the Empire anymore. Our war with Iwagakure has also entered a lull. The enemy is becoming increasingly stable, no, it could even be described as a defensive strategy, making it difficult for the Black Scripture to achieve anything."

"That's fine too. Kaelel won't have to risk using her beauty to pray for the gods in the mortal world."

"That won't do! The enemy's advantage on the main battlefield is obvious to the naked eye. They can wait in comfort and strength, while we have no choice but to sit back and wait for the situation to change."

"That's right. One step behind means falling behind at every step. Iwagakure probably never expected that we, who should be catching our breath, would dare to launch such a large-scale attack."

"Everyone has seen the plan designated by the Grand Marshal. Inform the Grand Marshal to continue according to the plan, and do everything in our power to bring the Earth Shadow under our control, securing the greatest possible guarantee for the survival of the Theocracy's faith!"

"That's how it should be."

After much debate, the aged high priest made the final decision and transmitted the message to the Grand Marshal via spatial teleportation.

"It's time to act!"

Seeing that the opportunity was too good to pass up, the Grand Marshal immediately began to arrange the Black Scripture, intending to use it as a weapon to force the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure to show himself and face the enemy in a grand and imposing manner.

In order to secure a decisive victory, the number of casualties was no longer within the Grand Marshal's considerations. Life would eventually come to an end, and he and others would all be embraced by the Six Gods.

"For the survival of the Church!"

The Grand Marshal showed no mercy whatsoever.

In his office on the ninth floor of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Ainz Ooal Gown observes a nearby village through a magic mirror, where ninjas are steadily gathering.

The scene began to shift, eventually settling on an exceptionally handsome young nobleman.

Suddenly, the flying squirrel felt that the other person was smiling at him, as if they could see him directly through layers of barriers.

"Hello, Momonga-san."

The friendly greeting filled even the immortal flying squirrel with immense fear and trepidation.

(How is this possible!)

The flying squirrel jumped up from its seat, and the green light emanating from its body silenced it, shutting its mouth that was about to scream.

"Lord Momonga, what's wrong?!"

Sebastian, the dragon butler who was following him, hurriedly asked, while more android maids knelt on the ground, not understanding why the Supreme Being had acted so inappropriately.

This is not a scene they can see.

"Sebastian, I'm fine. I just sat for too long and wanted to stand up and think for a bit."

Ainz waved to Sebastian not to follow. He used the guild ring on his finger to teleport directly to his luxurious bedroom, pounced on the soft bed, and covered his head with a pillow.

"Ahhhhh!"

"How did that guy know my name? Is he also a transmigrator from the game?!"

The flying squirrel's cries contained both fear and joy.

Being a stranger in a strange land, it is undoubtedly a joyful thing to meet someone who knows your identity, but the other person's identity and actions make the flying squirrel feel uneasy.

The fact that the opponent knows them and still dares to launch a siege against [Ainz Ooal Gown], who once buried more than 1,500 high-level players, means they must be confident of victory.

"Furthermore, how exactly did they discover me? There's no such magic in the game; is it a skill unique to this world?"

A magic caster of the same level can only learn about three hundred spells, while the flying squirrel has learned as many as seven hundred and eighteen spells, and has memorized them all.

Momonga's total magic power is also 1.5 times that of other magic users of the same level. In terms of numbers, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he is the strongest magic caster.

Without using enhancement techniques, a full 198 tenth-tier spells can be cast.

The tenth-tier magic, Meteor Fall, is comparable to the Heavenly Obstruction Star, which demonstrates Ainz's formidable personal strength.

Not to mention the numerous super-level magics he possesses that are close to the power of the Six Paths, he alone could easily wipe out all the ninja villages except Konoha.

Therefore, the flying squirrel is very familiar with all the skills in the game, and when it sees skills that do not belong to the game, it is filled with apprehension.

(End of this chapter)