Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

Uchiha Yang looked at Haku and said casually.

"Yes, Bai, you're all the same age, there's no need to be so reserved."

Jiang Si also spoke in a gentle voice.

"Yes, Lord General, I understand."

Bai still maintained an attitude of 'humbly accepting the criticism but resolutely refusing to change'.

Jiang Si could only shake his head helplessly.

Well, they've only just arrived at my home, and some things are indeed hard to change overnight. Forcing them to change might backfire.

Let's take it one step at a time.

Looking at Bai in front of him, Jiang Si suddenly had another nonsensical thought.

"By the way, Bai, do you have a surname? I forgot to ask you before."

"Ah? I'm sorry, Lord Shoji, I don't have a surname."

"Oh? Is that so? Then let me give you a surname, how about Mizuki?"

"Yes, it is my honor, Lord General."

"Haha, alright then, from today onwards, you'll be Mizuki Haku!"

"Yes, Sir General!"

This was not a necessary, predetermined development; it was merely a thought that suddenly popped into Tsukasa's mind as he recalled certain things he had seen in his other half's past life.

For the general.

White is water without moon.

It may better align with a specific impression he has in his memory.

Even if this doesn't align with reality, it's still a kind of 'chuunibyou' (adolescent delusions of grandeur) desire.

Upon returning to his clan, Shoji found himself back in Iwagakure, where the various departments—intelligence, logistics, and research—were once again bustling with activity. Shoji was also tasked with his own research, focusing not only on the power of the Zero-Tails and the Dragon Vein, but also on the other research materials he had gathered regarding Yang Release power during his recent trip.

All of these require further investment in their own experiments. In addition, Kabuto Yakushi's Wood Release cell replication experiment has made a breakthrough, which makes Shoji very happy. In less than a month, this has all happened.

Kabuto the Pharmacist actually managed to find the trick.

It must be said that Kabuto Yakushi is truly exceptionally talented in this regard.

This also gave Shoji confidence in his upcoming experiments, including the White Zetsu that he had accidentally captured, which was one of the best natural research materials.

This was also a time when Si could temporarily focus on his grand experimental plan.

The ninja world was once again in turmoil due to the joint statement issued by Iwagakure and Kirigakure.

Because he was with Haku, Tsukasa's return to the village was delayed by three or four days. It was also on Tsukasa's way back that the information about 'Uchiha Obito' spread throughout the ninja world.

Anyone could clearly know that the mastermind behind the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha was a boy named Uchiha Obito, who was only fourteen or fifteen years old. When this news spread, it immediately caused an extremely intense upheaval throughout the entire ninja world. Although most people were skeptical, considering that Uchiha Shoji and Uchiha Shisui had both become powerful figures in the ninja world at a similar or even younger age, and that this was a joint statement issued by Iwagakure and Kirigakure, these people had no choice but to believe it.

This moment further enhanced the prestige of the Uchiha clan, as the Mangekyou Sharingan could indeed control tailed beasts, including the most powerful Nine-Tails. The other eight tailed beasts would certainly be even easier to control.

Upon realizing this, the smaller ninja villages all looked at Iwagakure with even greater fear!

This is a transcendent and terrifying existence that is already infinitely close to the peak of Konoha Village!

What we lack now is a super strong person who can be compared to the First Hokage or Madara Uchiha, someone who can dominate the entire ninja world with his own strength!

Uchiha Shoji seems to be showing such a trend.

In addition, considering the formidable military strength that Iwagakure has demonstrated over the past two years, even though they have not truly won in their clashes with Konoha, these small ninja villages are becoming increasingly convinced that at some point in the future, Iwagakure will be able to replace Konoha in both name and substance and dominate the entire ninja world!

While the small ninja villages held this view, the attitudes of the remaining three large ninja villages were not entirely the same.

Southern Sunagakure Village.

"Hmph, Uchiha Obito? Another piece of news deliberately designed to grab attention. The Uchiha clan just won't let things rest!"

Wearing a divine robe, Luo Sha sat upright in the main seat of his Kazekage office, looking at the intelligence on the table. A look of disdain appeared on his face, and he snorted coldly.

"Fourth Hokage, while we can't rule out the possibility that this is a deliberate ruse by the Uchiha clan and Iwagakure, the situation with Kirigakure isn't easy to explain, unless the two villages have some ulterior motive, and the target is most likely Konoha?"

After a moment's thought, Maki, sitting in the lower seat, said this in a guessing tone.

Luo Sha heard this.

He paused for a moment, then nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, the situation with Kirigakure is not easy to explain. If the target is Konoha, then it's fine, and future developments may very well benefit our Sunagakure. But if that's really the case, Maki!"

"Yes, Fourth Hokage!"

"Immediately dispatch additional secret agents to the Land of Water to gather intelligence, and also activate the infiltrators to collect as much information as possible. Make sure to confirm the truth of the matter!"

Luo Sha looked at Ma Ji in a very serious tone and said this.

The ninja world is currently in a state of flux, where one small move can have far-reaching consequences. After all, without any real intelligence to corroborate his claims, and having never even seen Obito Uchiha, Rasa certainly wouldn't take 'Obito Uchiha' seriously. Who knows whose scheme the Nine-Tails' rampage might actually be orchestrated!

Rasa was naturally wary of the Uchiha clan, especially Uchiha Shoji, who was a formidable enemy who had defeated him head-on. However, as the Kazekage, he needed to consider the possibility of an alliance between Kirigakure and Iwagakure.

If this is confirmed, Rasa will have to adjust his village's strategy. Even if the target is Konoha, they might still attack Sunagakure. Kirigakure has a history of bypassing the southern coast and landing in the southern part of the Land of Wind to fight the Sunagakure ninja!

Some risk factors must be nipped in the bud, and some potential opportunities must be prepared for in advance!

Regardless of which development it takes.

Luo Sha must prioritize intelligence gathering in order to make the most accurate judgment.

"Yes!"

Machi immediately bowed in response.

Sunagakure was still relatively weak, so Rasa could only rely on maintaining the status quo in order to help his village rise again.

It depends not only on one's own efforts, but also on whether the other four great ninja villages give them the corresponding opportunities. Konoha, Iwagakure, Kirigakure, and Kumogakure are entering a chaotic battle mode, allowing Sunagakure to take advantage of the situation. This is the situation that Rasa most wants to see.

And it was at this very moment.

Rasa was even more determined to accelerate the training of the next Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts in his own village. In the future ninja world, the power of the Tailed Beasts would be indispensable, and even if it was his own son, Rasa would no longer hesitate.

"Karuta, please forgive me. This is all for the future of the village. I am the Kazekage, and I have to make this decision!"

Rasa stood with his hands behind his back in front of the large floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the endless gray and yellow hues of his own ninja village. The image of his deceased wife flashed through his mind, and a trace of remembrance and sorrow appeared in his pupils, but it was quickly replaced by a look of determination.

As the village's leader, Rasa absolutely did not want to see Sunagakure decline. He was determined to restore Sunagakure to its former glory and go even further. Even Rasa harbored a deep ambition for dominance in the ninja world!

Unlike Rosa, one must act with caution.

In the northeastern part of the mainland, inside the Hidden Cloud Village.

The Fourth Raikage, A, became extremely arrogant. In the previous war, he swallowed up the entire Land of Hot Springs with almost zero cost, annexed the Hidden Hot Springs Village, and acquired a large amount of military supplies from Konoha. The power of the Hidden Cloud Village had been completely strengthened. (Gu Liu)

As the Fourth Raikage A underwent the Byakugan transplant and gradually adapted to the changes it brought, he already considered himself the number one ninja in the world!

He now has ample confidence that he can catch up with his father, the Third Raikage, and with the current overall strength of the Hidden Cloud Village, and most importantly, with Yugito and Killer Bee able to perfectly unleash the power of the Tailed Beasts.

The Fourth Raikage, A, truly believed that his village was the strongest ninja village in the world.

Therefore, upon receiving the news at almost the same time, the Fourth Raikage, whose eyes had turned completely white, also snorted coldly, his face revealing an extreme disdain: "Obito Uchiha? Hmph, does he think just anyone can control the most powerful Nine-Tails? Does he think all the Mangekyou Sharingan users in the Uchiha clan can easily control tailed beasts? How absurd! Do they all think they're Madara Uchiha?! Utterly laughable!"

"The Mangekyou Sharingan does have a very strong restraining effect on tailed beasts, but I think it's only limited to the One-Tail to the Seven-Tail at most. The Eight-Tail and the Nine-Tail can only be completely controlled by the former Uchiha Madara. The Uchiha clan, no, or to be more precise, this is probably a smokescreen deliberately released by the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure. The target is most likely Konoha!"

The earthen platform in the front position also nodded slightly and said.

This is not arrogance or conceit, but simply a cognitive bias caused by differences in perspective and level. The most important point is that although the Uchiha clan was small in the past, it was not the case that no one in the clan had ever produced a member with the Mangekyou Sharingan. If it were really possible to control the tailed beasts so easily, would Konoha have fought so hard in the three Shinobi World Wars?

Of course, at this time, Tsuchikage subconsciously overlooked the fact that the Uchiha clan's situation in Konoha was not exactly good, and clan members who had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan might not let the village know.

Even if you know it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura would never allow members of the Uchiha clan to fight against the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts; who knows if that would give the Uchiha clan an advantage!

"Konoha? Hmm, that's certainly very possible. The Nine-Tails' attack back then was full of suspicious points!"

The Fourth Raikage stared wide-eyed as he spoke, his face radiating intense killing intent.

"However, Kirigakure is still a suspect. Tsuchikage, focus your investigation on what exactly happened in the Land of Water. The relationship between Iwagakure and Kirigakure still needs to be closely monitored, as it could very well affect our next plans!"

Having confidence is one thing, being well-prepared is another.

The ninja world has been at peace long enough.

Five years have passed since the end of the Third Shinobi World War. Before that, those were just minor skirmishes. It was Iwagakure that was constantly fighting, but it didn't have much to do with Kumogakure. In recent years, at most, they had some friction with Konoha in the Land of Hot Springs. They had had enough time to recuperate!

If it weren't for the fact that the interests in the Land of Hot Water hadn't been fully integrated and swallowed up, and that he didn't need time to adapt to his Byakugan, the Fourth Raikage A would have already started a war.

But even so, it requires a period of preparation and adaptation.

According to the Fourth Raikage, A, it would only take about one or two years. During this period, they would also need to prepare the preconditions for the war together.

Moreover, unlike his previous targets, the Fourth Raikage A has now turned his attention to Iwagakure. After the previous clash, the Fourth Raikage A believes that Konoha has weakened. Even though it has a ninja army of more than 20,000 people, with three Kage-level powerhouses, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, Konoha's performance in the previous war has made the Fourth Raikage A look down on it!

On the contrary, the strength displayed by Iwagakure made the Fourth Raikage, A, somewhat wary.

In his view, the momentum of Iwagakure must be suppressed!

The fact that the village had previously taken in the son of the leader of Kusagakure—Mammoth—served as a good foreshadowing and excuse.

Given the right opportunity, the Fourth Raikage A would launch a direct war against Iwagakure. However, the joint declaration by Iwagakure and Kirigakure has made the Fourth Raikage A somewhat hesitant. If the two great ninja villages were to form an alliance, the Fourth Raikage A would have to carefully consider the pros and cons.

Just like in the original story, the five great ninja villages never really took the Akatsuki seriously from beginning to end. In their eyes, the only significant enemies were each other. It was only after the tailed beasts were lost one after another that the five Kage took them seriously. But even so, at the Five Kage meeting, it was clear from the attitudes of Onoki and A that they still did not take it seriously.

Because they lacked the most crucial intelligence!

They were unaware of Obito's true intentions.

It wasn't until Obito himself revealed himself that the five great ninja villages truly united, leading to the formation of the Allied Shinobi Forces.

The same applies to this lifetime.

Let's not even mention that the Fourth Raikage, A, didn't believe the information about 'Obito' released jointly by Iwagakure and Kirigakure.

Even if it's confirmed in the end, so what?

Judging from the fact that the Nine-Tails' attack ultimately only destroyed a small part of Konoha and resulted in the Fourth Hokage's death, it's clear that...

Even if Obito really existed, he was definitely not at the level of Madara Uchiha, so there was no need to be afraid of him!

The villages we need to be most wary of are still Konoha, Iwagakure, Kirigakure, and Sunagakure, which are also among the five great ninja villages!

"Yes, Lord Raikage, I understand!"

Tu Tai nodded slightly and said.