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

Chapter 55 The Sudden Situation

After dismissing the sighing and lamenting Orange-za, who was deeply troubled by the hardships of cat life, Uchiha Muan sensed the Flying Thunder God kunai at the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Whirlpools. In a flash, he saw Uzumaki Minako silently waiting for him.

"Minako, let's go back to Konoha."

"Yes, Wu'an-san."

Minako Uzumaki calmly extended her hand, her pretty face bearing an elegant and composed smile—a very formulaic smile.

(Minako, we still have a long time ahead of us.)

Sensing that the beautiful young woman wanted to keep her distance from him, Uchiha Takeo didn't make any unnecessary moves and simply took her back to the Hokage Building.

It was nearly noon, and in the Land of Wind, the largest of the five great nations but the poorest in resources, the Sand Village, which had stubbornly survived on a desert oasis, was holding a high-level meeting.

With a blue dragon tattoo coiled on his bald head and two brown braids on the back of his head, the Second Hokage of Sunagakure, Shamon, wearing the Kazekage's robe over a black tight-fitting combat suit, calmly watched the elders arguing.

"Gentlemen, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With the Land of Thunder as a precedent, why can't we follow suit?"

An elder from the martial arts faction, wearing a hooded hat, slammed his fist on the table and stood up. Looking at the conservatives sitting opposite him, he angrily shouted, "Do you think the ninjas of the Land of Lightning dare to kill a daimyo, but the ninjas of the Land of Wind don't?!"

"As long as we kill the daimyo and then use the Transformation Technique to take his place, our Sunagakure Village can flourish and no longer be constrained by resources!"

"Kill the daimyo? Replace the daimyo? I think you're insane!"

An elder from the conservative faction of Sunagakure jumped out, his loud voice shaking the roof and causing dust to fall.

"We are not bandits and barbarians from the Land of Lightning. Ever since the First Hokage swore allegiance to the Daimyo of the Land of Wind and established Sunagakure, we have been ninjas who protect the Land of Wind, not wild dogs and cats who will stop at nothing to steal food from the outside!"

"One of the principles of a ninja is to complete the mission at any cost."

"Protecting the peace and stability of the Land of Wind is the highest mission of all Sunagakure ninja, and the very reason for the existence of Sunagakure!"

"Anyone who abandons this mindset is unworthy to be a ninja, let alone a ninja of Sunagakure!"

The conservative elder, who had been speaking urgently, finally declared resolutely, "Today we can kill a powerless daimyo, but what if, in the future, when we are powerless, the younger generation of Sunagakure kills us for occupying their resources?"

"Only a set of unbreakable rules can allow Sunagakure to thrive."

"Prosperity brought about by violence will ultimately be destroyed by violence."

The resounding words silenced everyone. The elders of the martial arts faction hesitated, finding themselves unable to utter a rebuttal. Finally, they looked at the Second Kazekage, Shamon, who sat at the head of the table.

Shamon also turned his gaze to the martial arts elder who was shouting the loudest and strongly advocating for the killing of the daimyo. With the latter trembling with fear and sweating profusely, he slowly spoke.

"After the First Shinobi World War ended, the Hidden Cloud Village of the Land of Lightning and the Hidden Leaf Village of the Land of Fire, and the Hidden Stone Village of the Land of Earth and the Hidden Mist Village of the Land of Water fought each other to the death. All the second leaders of the villages died."

"Only our Sand Village in the Land of Wind, due to its own weakness, was unable to fight for the interests of its country in the great war, which also caused the daimyo to look down on us."

"The sand control and puppet techniques I developed are now showing initial results. It's time for the ninja world to hear the voice of Sunagakure."

"The strong deserve to possess more fertile land."

Having visited the Land of Fire and witnessed its fertile lands and abundant harvests, and then looking at the boundless Gobi Desert and wasteland of the Land of Wind, Shamon glanced at the outstanding young man with blue hair and yellow eyes, who already possessed Kage-level strength and was sitting to his left, and calmly made arrangements for him as the next Kazekage he favored.

"Mero, kill him, and then take his head to our daimyo to swear allegiance to Sunagakure."

"Then, apply to the daimyo to participate in the mission in the Land of Lightning, and gain the daimyo's trust with the results."

"Sunagakure will not disgrace its reputation as one of the Five Great Nations."

"Understood, Lord Shamen."

"No, you can't do this!"

The elder of the martial arts faction cried out in panic, "Our clan contributed greatly to the establishment of Sunagakure and even received praise from the First Hokage. Now, I've only said a few words of truth for Sunagakure, and you want me dead?"

"Your presence has already affected the unity and stability of the village."

Shamon closed his eyes, and the other elders of the martial arts faction, even if they wanted to speak, wisely chose to protect themselves. Amidst the splatter of blood, the will of Sunagakure was unified.

Meanwhile, the battle between the northern and southern villages of the Land of Lightning was in full swing.

After the Land of Lightning's declaration spread throughout the ninja world, how could Kinkaku and Ginkaku, knowing they were innocent, possibly let it go and sit idly by while waiting to be besieged by the other villages in the ninja world?

They led the fighting force of Nanyun Village, burning with rage, and charged towards Beiyun Village. Like a thunderbolt striking a raging fire, a great battle broke out between the two villages.

Kinkaku and Ginkaku entered their Tailed Beast forms and unleashed two Tailed Beast Balls at the location of Kitakumo Village. The dazzling and terrifying chakra orbs were blocked by the Third Hokage, A, and the other by two Kage-level warriors.

The two sides exchanged glances. The Third Hokage Ai, who was already prepared, led his troops to form a battle formation and systematically attacked the forces of the Gold and Silver Horns. The Kage-level fighters went straight for the Gold and Silver Horns.

"If it weren't for the Jinchūriki's sake last time, I would have killed you two long ago. How dare you come here and cause trouble!"

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

Kinkaku, now in his tailed beast form, was enveloped in the Nine-Tails' chakra, and his six long fox tails lashed out at the charging Third Hokage, A.

The cold and violent Nine-Tails chakra almost compressed the surrounding air!

In an instant, lightning flashed, and the Third Hokage A, having entered Lightning Release Chakra Mode, unleashed his full power, creating an almost tangible Lightning Release armor around his body.

With a speed that even the Sharingan with three tomoe could hardly detect, he dodged the attack of the six fox tails and instantly appeared beside Kinkaku. His hair stood on end, his face contorted as he swung his arms, and a large amount of lightning chakra gathered on one finger of his right hand.

"This is the ultimate move I've prepared for you!"

"Hellfire Thrust - One-Shot Punch!"

A deadly sense of danger washed over his nerves. Golden Horn could no longer perceive anything else; all his attention was focused on a finger flashing with electricity, as if it could pierce even space itself.

(Damn it, it wasn't this strong last time!)

In less than half a second, Jinjiao's eyes widened in fury, his tailed beast cloak blazing, and a massive amount of chakra surged through his body.

(Get moving!)

At the critical moment, a shockwave rippled out from where Jinjiao was, narrowly missing the fingertip.

tear.

A burnt smell suddenly filled the air.

Third Generation Ai looked with some regret at the muscular arm left at the scene, then stomped on it until it was a bloody mess, and sneered as he watched Kinkaku, sweat pouring down his face, disappear into the distance.

This time, the [Hell Thrust - One-Shot Hand] technique was exposed. They also know Lightning Release Chakra Mode and their speed is second only to his. With Kinkaku and Ginkaku prepared, it will be almost impossible to kill them again.

But the victory is already secured!

"Golden Horn!"

Silver Horn, who was fighting the other two Kage-level fighters to a standstill, broke away from the battle in shock and anger. He quickly came to Gold Horn's side, took the banana leaf fan that Gold Horn handed him, and frantically fanned it at the three people, including the Third Hokage Ai, who were closing in.

The torrent of wind-style chakra cut the earth into countless holes. The Third Hokage, A, who could not withstand it head-on, frowned and waved his hand, disdainfully watching the Gold and Silver Brothers fleeing the place.

"Where can two stray dogs run to?"

"Follow me!"

(End of this chapter)