The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Regardless of how many forces the other side dispatches to deal with the Sunagakure attack, they must at least consider the worst-case scenario. What if the other side completely ignores the southern battlefield, sacrifices the original Kusagakure forces, and then concentrates its strength to wipe out their forces in one fell swoop?

This is also very possible.

In particular, Konoha, judging others by their own standards, completely believed that such a possibility existed.

This matter was left to Shikaku and Tsuchida, two renowned strategists in the ninja world, to discuss and decide. Specifically, regarding the configuration of the barrier team and the sealing team, the various ninja villages had been researching and sealing the tailed beasts for fifty or sixty years, and their various methods were relatively mature and perfect. Except for the poor Sand Village, under normal circumstances, if the configuration was reasonable, it would not be necessary to have a very strong Kage-level shinobi leading the team, and it would be enough to delay the tailed beasts' actions to some extent.

Of course, these are all just theoretical possibilities.

The actual situation is something that cannot be predicted in advance.

Apart from Danzo, that arrogant fool, everyone else wore a grim expression. This was a situation where one wrong move could lead to the collapse of the entire operation.

Therefore, both Tsuchitai and Shikaku strived to take every detail into account. This high-level meeting lasted for several hours before it ended. The three great ninja villages finally reached a consensus on their respective military actions, especially regarding Konoha's demands, which were generally acceptable as long as they were not too excessive.

Under Shikaku's mediation, Danzo reluctantly agreed to everything, including Konoha's subsequent reinforcements and the appearance of Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage. Other ninja villages were not very aware of the internal conflicts within Konoha.

At first, they were convinced that this was Konoha holding back its strength, a plan made for future actions.

For the sake of their own ninja village's interests, they naturally wouldn't allow Konoha to act so shamelessly.

"Hmph, they're all a bunch of greedy and despicable people. They haven't even dealt with the enemy yet, and they're already plotting against Konoha. We shouldn't have let these bastards off the hook back then."

After the Fourth Raikage, Tsuchida, Akatsuchi, and Iwata Zetsu left.

A gloomy look immediately appeared on Danzo's face, and he spoke with a chilling tone.

Although Danzo kept saying that he wanted to prove that he was the most outstanding disciple of his master, and that he was even more outstanding than Hiruzen Sarutobi.

In reality, Danzo's deepest ambition was to prove that his mentor was wrong and had chosen the wrong successor. To put it bluntly, Danzo believed that the First Hokage's decision to distribute the Tailed Beasts to other ninja villages was a huge mistake. He argued that even if the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha were no longer alive, the Tailed Beasts would not have been distributed.

Other ninja villages were no match for Konoha either.

Can't they still easily gain dominance over the ninja world?

Danzo had always held a grudge about these things, and now he finally had the opportunity to personally correct these mistakes. This time, he would absolutely not allow any ninja village to escape his control.

Shikaku, Inoichi, and Kakashi, who were sitting on one side and heard Danzo's words, couldn't help but twitch their lips slightly.

What does it mean to say that someone is trying to scheme against us?

Isn't this perfectly reasonable?

Not to mention, aren't you still trying to scheme against the other side?

This is what they call a worthy opponent. We've all come from the same mold, we're all cut from the same cloth, so there's no need for the elder brother to criticize the younger brother.

Of course, more importantly.

"That's something we'll discuss later, Elder Shimura. Right now, the most important thing is to resolve the issue of Hidden Light Village. As long as the demands of the two ninja villages aren't too unreasonable, it's best for Konoha to agree to them. Besides, we already have the initiative in our hands, so we shouldn't worry too much about the rest."

Shikaku stepped forward lightly, looking at Danzo with a calm expression.

To be honest, it's about Shikaku's judgment.

Their chances of winning this time are less than 30%, and that's only if the intelligence is indeed inaccurate and that Uzumaki Menma isn't as strong as the First Hokage. He's still at the level where she can be worn down by sheer numbers. Only at this level of strength do they have a 30% chance of winning. The reason is that the Hidden Village of Light is no longer just about Uzumaki Menma; there are also the remaining six Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts.

Each one is a formidable opponent.

Not to mention the monster from the Box of Elysium.

If someone can defeat the combined forces of the Four-Tails and the Five-Tails.

At the very least, they should be able to overpower their Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, right?

Not to mention that Hidden Light Village now has a fully-fledged air combat force, as well as a portion of its elite ninjas wearing the chakra armor exclusive to the Land of Snow, which significantly enhances their combat strength.

This doesn't even take into account the subsequent differences in combat power.

It's just what's right in front of us.

Lu Jiu thought that, optimistically, the chances of winning were a little over 30%, while pessimistically, there was only a theoretical sliver of a chance.

Just how strong was the First Hokage?

Although Shikaku hadn't witnessed it firsthand, the family records were concise and clear: the fact that he could easily capture the nine tailed beasts was enough to demonstrate the First Hokage's strength. If Menma could truly rival such a powerful being, what chance did they have of winning?

To put it bluntly, this is an extremely high-stakes gamble.

Du Zhongzhoumianma's personal strength is still at the level of 'ordinary people'.

This is undeniably an extreme irony.

Even so.

They must truly unite as one and go all out to succeed.

"Yes, we still need these clowns for now. We can provide reinforcements according to their requests. However, we don't need to send Tsunade out too soon. How can we let our Hokage of Konoha go to the front lines so easily? I am enough here. When the time comes, I will personally handle that Uzumaki Menma."

Danzo nodded first, then waved his hand, seemingly with complete certainty, and said in a very resolute tone.

"Are you here to deal with the vortex-like facial numbness?"

Shikaku seemed to have been struck by lightning. Even with Shikaku's composure, he couldn't help but widen his eyes and subconsciously raise his voice to ask a question.

Who is that person with the swirling facial hair?!

Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!

Having previously defeated the combined forces of Jiraiya and Naruto, and later forcefully defeated the formidable Third Tsuchikage, the Four-Tails, and the Five-Tails, Shikaku's original plan required dispatching countless elite Jonin, along with the sealing team, the barrier team, and the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, to deal with them.

Now Danzo says he wants to deal with the whirlpool surface by himself?

Is this a joke?

At that moment, Shikaku even doubted that there was something wrong with his ears.

Or perhaps our elder is so old that he can't even tell the difference between the strength of the enemy? Their achievements are not just boasts. There may be some exaggeration involved, but they must be backed by solid, hard-earned strength.

The current vortex-shaped skin is something that no single person can handle!

Of course, Shikaku didn't know that the Allied Forces did indeed have someone who could deal with Menma alone, and that was Might Guy, the Blue Beast of Konoha. However, at this stage, let alone Shikaku, even Might Guy himself probably didn't know that he could be so strong. The Eight Gates Formation was definitely not something that Might Guy and his son were the only ones in Konoha who had practiced this technique, but they could bring it to a level comparable to the realm of gods.

There is only one Might Guy left.

Because there is no trace to follow.

Without any reference point, Might Guy himself had never opened the Eight Gates, because that gate represented death, so naturally he had no way of knowing it.

Danzo could clearly sense Shikaku's shock and doubt, but he didn't care at all. From Danzo's perspective, these were just the ignorant people of the village who didn't understand. Once he truly demonstrated his power, comparable to the First Hokage, they would all be convinced and bow down to his outstanding leadership.

"Well, you don't need to doubt that. You just need to know that I have plenty of ways to deal with the vortex-faced demon. As for the rest of those beasts, you can handle them."

Danzo waved his hand slightly, speaking with a hint of arrogance.

Sharingan and Wood Release.

Regardless of which power it is, it is the natural enemy of the tailed beasts. Whether it was the First Hokage or Madara Uchiha, they all relied on this power to easily suppress the tailed beasts. Now that I possess two powers, how could I not easily suppress a mere Nine-Tails?

Danzo would never consider that the same power in the hands of different people is a completely different concept.

Not to mention his own Sharingan and Wood Release, which he doesn't even have a half-baked grasp of.

can only say.

Ignorance can sometimes be considered a kind of 'courage'.

Anyway, whatever the truth is.

Danzo genuinely believed that his Wood Release and Sharingan could potentially rival those of the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha.

Shikaku genuinely had no idea where Danzo's confidence came from.

Logically speaking, someone who was accepted as a disciple by the Second Hokage and later became a high-ranking elder of their own ninja village shouldn't be so arrogant.

From a common-sense perspective...

Danzo must have had his own methods, right?

Shikaku could only console himself with this thought.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 473 A Decisive Victory in One Battle

A massive ninja alliance.

The moment converged in the northeastern part of the Land of Waterfalls.

The pressure it brought was unparalleled, plunging the entire Land of Waterfall into a state of great panic. This was especially true for ordinary civilians, as it was an attack by four ninja villages simultaneously. Previously, there had only been two or three, and they had not been going all out. Some were even sabotaging each other, while others were allies of the Hidden Light Village.

Under such circumstances, the people and nobles of Takigawa Country might have concerns, but they wouldn't really believe that their ninja village would definitely suffer any consequences.

But this time it's completely different.

The joint statement from the four major ninja villages was a completely unmasked display of tens of thousands of ninja troops. Ordinary people couldn't understand the so-called intensity of the conflict between the ninja villages; they only looked at the superficial combat power. The consensus among ordinary people was that more people meant 'justice.' They knew their own situation. Even if two ninja villages merged, what difference would it make? Could they really conjure up that many ninjas?

In conclusion

The people living in the Land of Waterfall have absolutely no faith in their own ninja village. As the country being attacked, what kind of miserable treatment will the people suffer? The past few decades of the ninja world, no, it should be said that the history of ninjas over thousands of years has already provided the best answer.

Therefore, many people living on the northeastern border, or even slightly outlying parts of Takigawa, whoever were able, would definitely leave this area with their families, especially the nobles and landowners, who did not want to be forced into the battles of the ninjas.

Even a small aftershock could be enough to kill them.

However, this sense of panic only spread among the people far from the Hidden Light Village. The people living near the Hidden Light Village, especially those living inside the Hidden Light Village, did not feel any tension or fear. Instead, their lives continued as before.

Because of victory after victory in major battles.

The people in the ninja village had long been immune to any so-called great war threat. Just like Konoha Village in the past, before the Konoha Crush plan and the Nine-Tails' attack, no matter how dangerous the battlefield outside was or how fierce the war was, the people in Konoha Village did not really feel much threat.

I might still be a little nervous.

But there is absolutely no possibility of panic.

The reason is simple: for decades, Konoha has always been the victor. Before they have truly faced defeat, what do the people have to worry about?

This same principle applies to Hidden Light Village as well.

As long as the vortex surface doesn't collapse.

As long as Hidden Light Village doesn't truly suffer an irreversible defeat, the tens of thousands of villagers won't have to worry about their future.

At most, they would just pray that their family members who were ninjas would return safely.

The atmosphere throughout the entire ninja village can be described in two words: 'stability'.