Warlock Invasion of Naruto.

If the nation had devoted all its efforts to rescuing the Land of Whirlpools during World War II, perhaps World War III wouldn't have been so difficult.

There will be no chain reaction afterward, causing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Kushina Uzumaki, and the once-in-a-decades genius, Shiraha Yagami, to leave Konoha together.

Now is the best time to repair the relationship.

At the very least, before Kushina and Shiroha left Konoha, they kept their promise and helped Konoha defeat Kumogakure.

No matter how untrustworthy the Uzumaki clan may be, they are far more trustworthy than those from other villages. Konoha needs allies like them.

Back in the day, the Uzumaki clan was always at the forefront when Konoha encountered battles, never showing any fear. Many Jonin from other ninja clans had fought alongside the Uzumaki clan's Jonin. The trust between them was forged in blood, a relationship that could be entrusted with one's back.

"The village suffered heavy losses in the Third Shinobi World War and has not yet recovered. If it rashly gets involved in the war, it is hard to guarantee that other villages will not have designs on it if it suffers heavy losses again. According to the intelligence I obtained from my spy in Iwagakure, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, has always wanted to make a comeback and launch a war against Konoha."

Danzo's attitude was quite firm. It was indeed true that Onoki had feelings for Konoha, but his words were clearly exaggerated.

Silence fell over the arena once again. Although many ninja clans believed they should help, they were still very hesitant to send their own Jonin to provide support. The losses in the Third Shinobi World War were already enormous, and their clans could not afford any more losses.

Jonin are directly related to their seats in politics. The fewer Jonin a clan has, the less influence it has at the top. Some small and medium-sized clans have even been excluded from the political center due to the significant losses.

Even if a clan makes great contributions to the village, a Chunin is still not qualified to attend high-level meetings.

Helping the Uzumaki clan is fine, but as for sending people from one's own family, one has to consider whether it's worthwhile.

Even if this incident brings them a deep friendship with the Uzumaki clan, it would be a loss if they suffer heavy losses themselves.

"We, the Uchiha clan, are the most qualified to say about the strength of Kirigakure. If Konoha and the Uzumaki clan join forces, there will be no surprises."

Chiho retorted that since she finally had a chance to see Shiraha openly, she would naturally try her best to seize it.

Moreover, she had full confidence in Bai Yu's strength, and this aid to the Uzumaki clan would be far more beneficial than harmful to the Uchiha clan.

For both public and private reasons, I have to go!

"Since the Uchiha clan is so confident in defeating Kirigakure, why don't we have the Uchiha clan support the Uzumaki clan?" Danzo said calmly, his eyes narrowing, but his gaze was fixed on Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Lord Danzo, even if we're going to support the Uzumaki clan, it should be the entire Hidden Leaf Village supporting the Uzumaki clan. How can we, the Uchiha clan, go alone?!" Fugaku Uchiha's expression changed slightly, and he quickly said. He noticed that the Third Hokage and other high-ranking officials looked a little off. Doing this would obviously make people think that the Uchiha clan and the Uzumaki clan were colluding.

The relationship between the Uchiha clan and the Uzumaki clan was never very good to begin with.

After all, the Uzumaki clan was a distant relative and ally of the Senju clan, and had been hostile to the Uchiha clan since the Warring States period, so the two sides were naturally not on good terms.

"Fugaku, don't worry, I will send other ninjas to form an alliance with the Uchiha clan to go to the Land of Whirlpools to support the Uzumaki clan." Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, clearly agreeing with Danzo's proposal.

Since this matter is so troublesome, let's leave it to the Uchiha clan.

"This arrangement is indeed acceptable."

"After all, the Uchiha clan has plenty of experience dealing with Kirigakure."

Koharu and Mitokado also nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, some ninja clans that had a strained relationship with the Uchiha clan chimed in, seemingly enjoying the spectacle.

"Third Hokage, this..." Fugaku Uchiha looked helpless. However, the higher-ups had already made a decision, and Chiho, an elite Jonin of the Uchiha clan, was leading the way. The radical Jonin also agreed, so their clan leader had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

White Feather's Wood Spirit incarnation, Uchiha Issei, looked at Uchiha Fugaku, who was sighing and lamenting, and was somewhat speechless. Couldn't he see such a good opportunity to contact the Uzumaki clan?

It seems that Fugaku Uchiha is determined to take root in Konoha, a political environment that is not suitable for the Uchiha to grow up in.

It's unattainable.

Bai Yu thought to himself that it was very difficult to change the mindset of an adult, let alone the clan leader Uchiha Fugaku. He would probably only come to his senses when the blades of the Konoha higher-ups were at his neck.

To Bai Yu's surprise, Chiho seemed to have changed a lot compared to before.

Among the new generation of the Uchiha clan, Shisui is undoubtedly the most outstanding. Hakuba has begun to change Shisui's mindset, and this has already yielded results.

And Chiho is clearly someone we can try to win over.

With the statement from the higher-ups, the matter of supporting the Uzumaki clan has been confirmed. The Third Hokage will appoint someone to go to the Land of Whirlpools with the Uchiha clan to help them fight against the invasion of Kirigakure.

After the meeting, Fugaku Uchiha left with a worried expression.

As Bai Yu went downstairs, he saw Qian Sui walking away quickly and hurriedly chased after her. Judging from her appearance, it shouldn't be difficult to persuade her to join his side.

"Chiho!"

Bai Yu shouted, but just as his hand was about to pat Qian Sui's shoulder, he suddenly sensed a murderous aura and stopped in his tracks.

Chiho stopped in her tracks, looked at Uchiha Issei (Bai Yu) in front of her, and said with a furrowed brow, "If you touch me with your claws, I will cut it into eight pieces! Also, I don't know you. Call me senpai or sir! I have no interest in you, so don't look at me with such disgusting eyes."

With that, Chiho turned and left.

"Uh..." Bai Yu looked completely bewildered: "What's going on?"

......

In the Land of Rain, at the Akatsuki's stronghold.

"Kodama" found Nagato and Yahiko.

"Chief, I may need to be away for a while," Mu Ling said directly.

"What are you going out for?" Nagato asked in a deep voice. Since Hanzo's betrayal, although Yahiko was saved by Kodama, Nagato's temperament has changed drastically. He has gradually developed the aura of a superior. Especially after Yahiko voluntarily gave up the leadership position to Nagato, few people dared to look Nagato in the eye directly in the face of the powerful Rinnegan.

"The organization accepted the commission from Yagami Shiraha of the Land of Whirlpools, so I am going to help the Uzumaki clan fight against the invasion of Kirigakure."

Mu Ling explained.

“I don’t recall the organization accepting such a request,” Yahiko said. Although he had voluntarily relinquished his leadership position, Nagato still regarded him as the leader.

"I am now a member of Akatsuki, but I am also still a member of the 'Infinite Ring.' This is the 'Dragon King's' order, and I must carry it out," Kodama continued.

At this moment, Obito, wearing a mask, spoke in Madara's unique low voice: "Don't forget, you are now a member of Akatsuki, and I will eventually take back the Nine-Tails. At that time, the Land of Whirlpools will be the enemy of Akatsuki."

"You said it yourself, 'at that time,' not now. The organization needs to accumulate funds. 'Dragon King' means we can cooperate with Akatsuki to earn funds together. This mission isn't difficult. According to intelligence, Konoha will also send ninjas to support the Uzumaki clan. We only need to create chaos behind Kirigakure to obtain a substantial reward. 'Infinite Ring' has no reason to refuse this mission, and I believe Akatsuki does too."

Mu Ling said in a calm tone.

"If the organization wants to capture the Nine-Tails in the future, the 'Infinite Ring' organization won't become enemies with the Akatsuki organization for the sake of some so-called reward, right?" Obito questioned in an unfriendly tone.

"There are other ways to obtain the Nine-Tails' chakra besides directly capturing it. As far as I know, Konoha has sealed a large amount of the Nine-Tails' chakra in the Fire Temple. Rather than provoking the fully-formed Nine-Tails, I think it's simpler to attack the Fire Temple when necessary."

Mu Ling continued.

"Didn't you claim to be Hashirama at the beginning? Wood Release is extremely effective against Tailed Beasts. Are you really afraid of the mere Nine-Tails?" Obito mocked.

"If I remember correctly, you said you were Madara. A single, fully-formed Nine-Tails and a perfect Nine-Tails Jinchuriki are two completely different concepts. You must know that, right? Even if I were at my peak right now, I wouldn't be able to guarantee that I could defeat a perfect Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, let alone now. If we could cooperate with the Uzumaki clan, wouldn't we have two fewer major enemies in the future?"

Mu Ling retorted.

Obito narrowed his eyes, but had no reply.

Madara once said that Mito Uzumaki, who had mastered the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, was only slightly weaker than him and Hashirama Senju.

If it were a perfect Jinchūriki, its strength would be even greater.

He was impersonating Madara Uchiha, not the real Madara Uchiha. He could speak like Madara, but he didn't have Madara's power to dominate the ninja world.

To capture the Nine-Tails in the future, we will still need to rely on Nagato, who possesses the Rinnegan.

If they were to go to the Land of Whirlpools now, they probably wouldn't stand a chance against Kushina and Shiraha.

Obito targeted Kodama only because he was wary of Kodama.

His plan to impersonate Madara was originally flawless, but Kodama came up and said that he was Hashirama Senju, which made him very embarrassed.

He claimed that his strength was diminished due to serious injuries, but Mu Ling also claimed that he lost his former strength due to serious injuries. They couldn't even be bothered to change their reasons, which was truly absurd.

“What you said makes sense. If we can obtain the Nine-Tails’ chakra through other means, we really don’t need to provoke the Uzumaki clan.” Yahiko nodded. He still had a good impression of Kodama, who had saved his, Nagato’s, and Konan’s lives, and besides, Kodama’s words were reasonable and well-founded.

"In that case, let's use this mission to make contact with the Uzumaki clan first." Nagato made the decision after a moment of silence.

Despite having awakened the Rinnegan, he is not yet entirely confident in defeating Hanzo.

Although Hanzo is known as a demigod, if it weren't for the poison of the salamander, he would probably be no less powerful than the Third Raikage, A, in a direct battle.

The two members of the Uzumaki clan are both younger than the Third Raikage, A, and their strength may even be slightly superior.

Getting in touch in advance is also a way to prepare for the future.

“Since the mission is only to create chaos behind Kirigakure, we don’t need to send too many people. To avoid Akatsuki being exposed to the Five Great Nations too early, let’s send only two people. How about you two work together?”

Yahiko looked at Kodama and Obito. The combination of 'Uchiha Madara' and 'Senju Hashirama' was invincible, even if neither of them were at their peak strength.

"Okay." Kodama nodded and then looked at Obito.

"Understood." Obito replied helplessly. His original intention was to control the Third Mizukage to lead Kirigakure to test the Uzumaki clan, but he came back from a long detour and ended up dealing with the person he controlled himself.

However, the Akatsuki organization is still under the control of Yahiko and Nagato. This "Uchiha Madara" needs to prove his abilities, otherwise he will be squeezed out of the core of the organization sooner or later by this Kodama, which is a situation that Obito cannot allow to happen.

"Then let's set off as soon as possible." Under Bai Yu's control, Mu Ling disappeared into the ground. He did this to test Obito and Zetsu's trump cards.

Obito activated Kamui, causing faint ripples in the space before disappearing.

"Nagato, Yahiko, are we really going to cooperate with the Uzumaki clan?" Konan couldn't help but ask after the two left.

"Whether it's Kodama or Madara, they both seem to have ulterior motives. However, we are just using each other. For the sake of ultimate peace, we should try to communicate in a non-military way as much as possible. If that doesn't work, then we'll have to resort to force," Yahiko replied.

Rather than insisting on achieving peace through communication and mutual understanding, Yahiko no longer opposes the use of force, because there are always people who cannot be communicated with, and he hopes that the Uzumaki clan is not like that.

"Once I fully master the power of the Rinnegan, I won't need to rely on them anymore."

Nagato said in a deep voice.

"Yes!" Xiao Nan nodded emphatically, "You will definitely become the god of the new world! Bringing peace to the world!"

......

Sunagakure Village.

The top of the Fengying Building.

The fourth-generation Kazekage, Rasa, stands on the top floor.

Standing beside him was Pakura, an elite Jonin from Sunagakure dressed in a backless outfit, who possessed the Scorching Release Kekkei Genkai.

Below the building, a large number of Sunagakure villagers and ninjas had gathered.

Amid cheers from the crowd, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, took a half-step back, giving the frontmost position to Yekura.

"Lord Yakura!"

"Yakura!"

"Yakura!"

The crowd and ninjas below chanted Pakura's name.