The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Anyway, he just wanted to stay immersed in his wonderful fantasy world forever.

Spots can perfectly satisfy this requirement.

"Let's go see that Nagato-kun. It's been twenty or thirty years already. I hope this Nagato-kun won't disappoint me too much."

Ban let out a wild laugh.

"boom!"

The powerful chakra that erupted from his body.

In a flash.

It simply vanished, leaving only two exaggeratedly large footprints and deep pits in its original location.

Black Zetsu and Obito, who were sitting nearby, were also practicing their own techniques, either diving underground or disappearing into the vortex.

They all vanished in an instant, following Madara directly.

Meanwhile, in the distant Land of Waterfalls, Menma was completely unaware that one of his greatest enemies had awakened from his extended standby mode in the Pure Land. At this moment, Menma's attention was entirely focused on the arriving allied forces.

Based on the initial intelligence gathered...

This time, the Allied Shinobi Forces, comprised of members from Iwagakure, Konohagakure, and Kumogakure, numbered over 30,000.

Among them, Kumogakure and Iwagakure sent out their entire forces.

The Cloud Village has 10,000 ninjas, and the Rock Village also has 10,000. Considering the combat power lost by the two ninja villages in the previous war, this is really all they have. On the other hand, the Leaf Village sent out more than 10,000 ninjas, which only accounted for 60-70% of its forces. The rest were still distributed in different areas of the Land of Fire.

It's not that we won't be drafted.

However, there wasn't enough time.

Moreover, from the perspective of troop strength alone, this is already an extremely exaggerated and overwhelming situation, especially since both major ninja villages have brought out their most elite barrier and sealing teams this time, in order to guard against the tailed beasts of Hidden Light Village.

A massive ninja alliance.

The powerful figures from the three major ninja villages have gathered here.

In the northeastern region of the Land of Waterfalls.

The main force of the allied forces, which had already assembled, set up its headquarters in this location, which was closest to Takigakure Village.

At the first high-level meeting of the coalition forces.

Regarding the issue of command of the coalition forces.

Unlike the fierce competition among the major ninja villages in the original story, where the Fourth Raikage ultimately took the leadership position, this time, due to the varying degrees of losses suffered by Kumogakure and Iwagakure, Konohagakure naturally took the core position.

Without the Third Tsuchikage, Iwagakure dared not say anything. Sunagakure, weak in strength and only able to act alone, naturally followed Konohagakure's lead. They still had an alliance agreement. Maki understood this very well. Sunagakure only cared about practical benefits and real security guarantees; everything else, in name only, was meaningless.

The Fourth Raikage was indeed keen to vie for command of the Allied Forces. After all, this was not just a matter of title; if they were to win, the position of commander-in-chief would allow them to rightfully distribute the relevant benefits, which was very important.

Most people would find it hard to resist, let alone the ambitious Fourth Raikage. However, this idea was barely out of the question when the Fourth Raikage himself stopped it. Moreover, Tsuchida was somewhat aware of his Raikage's mindset and warned him in advance that the position of commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces was not something they could compete for at the moment.

This is not only because their Hidden Cloud Village suffered heavy losses in the previous war, losing the Two-Tails and the Cloud Ninja who died in battle, but also because the Hidden Cloud Village has not yet fully recovered, and its hard power has indeed been greatly weakened.

Another crucial point is that the enemy we are facing this time is far too powerful.

Even if the rumors are exaggerated.

Uzumaki Menma has indeed not yet reached the level of that ninja world's Asura, the god of ninjas.

However, those who are far stronger than them should still be no problem.

How could he defeat Onoki alone, and also the combined attack of the Four-Tails and the Five-Tails?

Although he was unwilling to admit it, it was something even his own father couldn't do, let alone him. This war involved extremely high risks, and Konoha Village had to be the main force.

From this perspective, the position of commander-in-chief of the allied forces is not something that their Hidden Cloud Village can compete for.

therefore.

At this highly unusual high-level meeting of the coalition forces.

When Shimura Danzo first raised the issue of unified command.

The Fourth Raikage remained silent.

Although he wouldn't compete for the position, it would be very difficult for him to personally acknowledge it.

Not to mention the fact that Iwa ninja were also present.

A ninja, a ninja, truly is someone who learns to endure what ordinary people cannot.

It's hard to tell whether this is praise or sarcasm.

"It seems we can reach an agreement on this matter. On behalf of Konoha, I promise that as long as you all work together, we will definitely defeat the evil Hidden Light Village and kill Menma Uzumaki. At that time, each village can reclaim its own tailed beast, just like the rule set by the First Hokage more than sixty years ago."

After seeing that even the Fourth Raikage did not object, Danzo Shimura was filled with smugness. In Danzo's eyes, this was a symbol of his destiny. Otherwise, why would the usually violent Raikage accept his position as commander?

"It is certainly not a problem for Konoha to take the lead, Lord Shimura. However, we in Kumogakure have a small question: why is your Hokage not here? Your village should know better than us how important this battle is. Uzumaki Menma defected to your village and is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Hikari-gakure is now so powerful that no one can control it. Does your village still intend to hold back?"

The fact that the Fourth Raikage hasn't spoken doesn't mean that Kumogakure has tacitly handed over all control to Konohagakure. They still need to fight for what they want.

For example, it's absolutely impossible for Konoha to have any resources left in this war.

As the strategist of Kumogakure, Tsuchita did not want to see Konohagakure swallow all the benefits after the war was won; that would be an absolutely unacceptable outcome.

How is that any different from the Hidden Light Village sweeping across the ninja world?

Therefore, it is essential to ensure that Konoha goes all out in this battle. Don't say things like your own village can conserve its strength and make Konoha pay a higher price. At the very least, you must ensure that the risks are shared and that you can attack together and reap the corresponding benefits together.

"Oh, you mean our Hokage? Doesn't he need important combat power to hold the rear? And don't worry, this is just the first wave of our Konoha's strong attack. There will be a steady stream of reinforcements arriving. When the time is right, our Hokage will naturally appear. Tsuchida-kun just said that Uzumaki Menma is a rogue ninja from our Konoha, and we will naturally treat him with the highest standards. Similarly, I hope everyone understands that the Nine-Tails is our Konoha's bottom line. I think everyone agrees on this, right?"

Danzo's gaze swept lightly over Tsuchikage, the Fourth Raikage, and Akatsuchi and Iwazawa, who represented Iwagakure, before he spoke in a low voice.

"We, the Hidden Cloud Village, only want to take back what belongs to us."

The Fourth Raikage met Danzo's gaze without flinching and snorted coldly.

"The same is true for our Hidden Stone Village."

As for Kamiya Iwazawa, who can currently be considered the acting Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, he took over the conversation and said.

Perhaps the Hidden Cloud Village could have some other ulterior motives.

Therefore, we really can't expect too much from Iwagakure.

It was already a stroke of luck that they were able to retrieve two tailed beasts and the captured Iwa ninja. Iwa Zetsu had even mentally prepared himself for the possibility of losing one of the tailed beasts.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 472 Danzo's Ultimate 'Confidence'

The weak have no voice.

The nations of the ninja world are well aware of this, especially Iwagakure, which previously had the potential to dominate the ninja world.

Whether it's red soil or sheer cliffs.

They wouldn't have too many extravagant hopes.

We'll get back as much as we can, but of course, there will be a bottom line. As for the specifics, that depends on the arrangements and operations to come.

However, there is a major prerequisite here: you must be able to defeat Uzumaki Menma and defeat the Hidden Light Village.

Otherwise, everything is just a mirage, a dream.

"Hehe, then we've reached a consensus."

A satisfied smile appeared on Danzo's face.

He didn't find the current scene out of place at all. In his view, it was perfectly natural, just like the Konoha Crush plan and Pain's attack in the original story. This Dark One of Konoha really believed that even if Hiruzen Sarutobi died, Tsunade died, and Konoha suffered great losses, everything would be fine once he, Danzo Shimura, took over. No enemy would be a match for Konoha.

Switch to the current scene with the noodles.

Danzo held the same view.

It's just a mere Nine-Tails, what's there to be afraid of? I possess the power of Wood Release and the Sharingan, the Nine-Tails!? It's just a beast in my hands.

Among those present, Danzo was the most optimistic.

He was so optimistic that he saw the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Stone Village as if they were almost willing to submit to him. Even before the war began, Danzo was already planning how to further weaken the two ninja villages.

'Hmph? Your stuff? All the tailed beasts should belong to Konoha. Let this old man personally correct those past mistakes.'

Danzo thought fiercely to himself.

A relatively smooth high-level meeting of the coalition forces.

After it was determined that Konohagakure had gained the upper hand.

The subsequent strategic arrangements were then even more without any problems.

Since they are all following the same marching route, it's impossible for them to split up. They have to consider not only the enemy but also their 'allies'. To put it bluntly, the Allied Shinobi Forces are full of disharmonious factors.

It's not the kind of allied forces depicted in the original story.

To be honest.

In the original story, the Fourth Shinobi World War was essentially Obito making things harder for himself. If he hadn't revealed the Eye of the Moon Plan and hadn't tried to incite the common hatred of the five great shinobi villages, even if the five great shinobi villages had been given decades, they would never have been able to truly unite without any resentment. Aren't there enough examples of them attacking Konoha and then fighting amongst themselves afterward?

Humans have always been similar species.

Selfishness is not a negative thing.

Rather, it belongs to the essential attributes of human beings.

It was Obito who used the Eye of the Moon Plan, several tailed beasts, and the name of Madara Uchiha to forcibly remove the barriers between the five great ninja villages, even if it was only temporary, which was enough to truly unite the five great ninja villages.

If Obito in the original work was really smart enough...

It could very well lead the five great ninja villages to become more wary and suspicious of each other.

In that case, even if they were to forcibly unite, it would only be a laughable alliance that could collapse at any moment.

Just like in this lifetime.

The alliance of the four great ninja villages was a seemingly powerful alliance, but in reality, it was riddled with problems. Their joint military campaigns were a result of considerations for safety and interests.

And on this basis.

We also need to configure the formation properly, because the other side has a total of seven tailed beasts. If each of them launches a tailed beast ball, no matter how many allied forces there are, they won't be able to withstand it.

Therefore, they must take this into account when allocating combat power and arranging formations.