Konoha Drunkard

The Mizukage thought for a moment and said seriously, "The war since I became the Mizukage has developed so severely. I can't help but take it seriously. Who knows how many people from Kirigakure will survive after this war ends?"

"agree!"

Onoki no longer wanted to dwell on his grudges with Konoha. If he failed to hold this line, the ninja world would be destroyed, and all those grudges would be useless. Only by holding this line could he continue his unfinished grudges with Konoha in peace.

Gaara: "Same as above..."

"I have no objection either!"

The other three agreed, and the Raikage wouldn't vote against it either. Right now, they should focus on how much strength their village could retain for the upcoming finals.

......

The leader of the coalition has been chosen. After discussing some details, the six shadows and three ships could not come up with any strategy because the masked man had not yet taken action and the hundreds of thousands of troops could not be found. After discussing the details, they could only go back to their respective homes, muster their troops, and enter a state of war preparation.

"Lord Hokage, what should we do with Sasuke?"

After everyone had left, Shisui said to Minato, feeling dejected.

The leaders were having a meeting inside, and he was giving the second male lead a lesson outside, but it wasn't very effective. The second male lead still believed that the Uchiha clan massacre was Konoha's doing. He argued that the Uchiha clan, known for its excellent character, couldn't possibly commit such a coup. He insisted that Konoha was framing them, and even accused Shisui of being a traitor who sided with outsiders instead of his clan...

Even when Lord Sakumo told him the story of the Uchiha clan, he thought it was made up and didn't believe a word of it. This gave Shisui a headache; the second male lead's thinking was too extreme.

802. Did the three generations of old men get beaten up?

"Let's take him back first and then think of something."

Minato, looking at the second male lead in his pants, was also at a loss. He was clearly deeply brainwashed, not believing anyone. He could only take him back and let Shanks think of a solution. If that didn't work, he'd have to summon Itachi to explain things to him. After all, he was a double-flower red stick level fighter, and he couldn't afford to waste his potential.

.........

“Obito, all the villages are on high alert now, including Konoha. We can’t get in at all. Several of my clones have lost their training.”

In a basement somewhere in the ninja world, White Zetsu looked at a pile of coffins in front of him and said to Obito.

After returning from the Land of Iron, Obito resumed his old ways, digging up graves all over the ninja world. He thoroughly exhumed the graves of every powerful figure except those in Konoha. Obito wanted to go, but Black Zetsu stopped him. Last time they were able to go because Nagato had stormed Konoha, diverting all attention away from them. Now, it wouldn't be so easy to sneak in, let alone dig up graves. For safety's sake, Black Zetsu sent White Zetsu with a clone to scout ahead.

However, as soon as the White Zetsu clone entered Konoha, it was stunned by a strange aura and lost contact with the other clones. This indicates that Konoha is currently under tight security, and outsiders simply cannot enter. Especially that aura; because of this, the White Zetsu clone has rarely been able to sneak into Konoha over the years.

"If they can't get in, they can't get in. There are enough people already, it's not a big problem."

Looking at the dozens of coffins in front of him, Obito said, "There are several generations of Raikage, Kazekage, Mizukage, Tsuchikage, Hanzo of the Salamander, and those who have already died in the Akatsuki. In addition, Madara and Hashirama Senju's cells are in my hands. That's enough."

He originally wanted to get his hands on Hashirama Senju's son and Mito Uzumaki's corpse as well, but then he thought that Hashirama Senju was fine, but he was too afraid of Mito Uzumaki. She was a grandmaster of sealing techniques, and who knew if she could break free from his control and kill him? He wouldn't even know how he died... So it didn't matter if he couldn't get her.

........

"Great scientist, you are quite cultured. Do you know if there are any ancient tombs in Konoha, or if there are any treasures or gods buried there?"

Orochimaru Research Institute in Konoha

Shanks stroked his chin, looked at the dozen or so White Zetsu corpses in front of him, and said to Orochimaru.

Some time ago, he carefully examined Konoha, using his Observation Haki to scan hundreds of meters into the ground, but he couldn't find any ancient tombs or treasures. However, recently, White Zetsu clones have been trying to sneak in. Shanks suspected that there was some place he hadn't discovered, so he brought the White Zetsu's corpse to Orochimaru and asked him casually.

"...Hehe, Captain, you have quite the imagination. Konoha was a battlefield during the Warring States period. And according to the customs of that time, even the bodies of those who died on the battlefield would be taken back by their clans for burial. How could there be any ancient treasures here?"

"That's what Snake said."

"Then why are these things coming to Konoha so frequently lately? Last time Nagato came to Konoha, I even saw the masked man sneaking in with a shovel, but in the end he ran off to steal Nagato's Rinnegan."

Shanks asked curiously.

"...Carrying shovels...they might be here to dig up corpses."

Snake frowned as he spoke, seemingly having thought of something.

"What use are corpses to them? Only you and I know how to use the Impure World Reincarnation technique."

Shanks shook his head. Kabuto was just hanging around in the hospital, and because he hadn't been with Orochimaru for over a decade, he had no chance to learn the Impure World Reincarnation technique. Who else on Obito's side knew the Impure World Reincarnation technique?

"...If I'm not mistaken, they should have found the manuscripts I left behind in the Land of Rain. Last time, in order to save Jiraiya, I didn't have time to take a lot of my materials with me, so it's not surprising that the Edo Tensei ninjutsu scrolls were left there."

Snake touched his stomach, and sure enough, the scroll for the Impure World Reincarnation technique wasn't on him.

"Holy crap! Fate is inescapable..."

Shanks was in a real bind. He had thought that without Kabuto, the snake man, Obito wouldn't have the ability to summon elite monsters, and the difficulty of the final battle would decrease. Hundreds of thousands of White Zetsu might seem like a lot, but without elite monsters to lead the way, it wouldn't be too difficult to defeat them. However, it seemed like fate was against him, and the Impure World Reincarnation technique had been given to Obito again, bringing the difficulty back to square one. The Impure World Reincarnation technique wasn't actually that hard to learn. As long as he found some cells and transplanted some of Hashirama Senju's cells, there wouldn't be any major problems. As for controlling those who were resurrected, it wasn't that difficult either, since they weren't like Hashirama Senju or Madara.

Wait... Hashirama Senju!

"Summon Hashirama Senju and my second uncle immediately. They also have Hashirama Senju's cells. If they manage to get out first, things will get complicated."

Shanks scratched his head. "The combination of Hashirama Senju and Madara is going to be difficult. Even if Obito is worried that the two of them will start fighting first, it won't be easy to deal with Hashirama Senju. He's a monster-slaying boss."

"Captain, don't be nervous. If they bring out the First Generation, I estimate they'll be the ones in trouble first. After the corpse is fused with the First Generation's cells, while it might not be 100% of the First Generation's strength, it's definitely 80% of it. Such a First Generation is impossible to control."

Orochimaru calmly explained that a being of Hashirama Senju's caliber simply cannot be controlled.

"Sigh! That makes sense. If he dares to summon it, he might get beaten up first."

Shanks only realized what was going on after hearing Orochimaru's explanation. He had summoned Tobirama Senju at least a few times, and by the second time, Tobirama had already broken free from his control. Although Hashirama Senju was a bit of a goofball, he was incredibly strong. If Tobirama could break free from the control of the Impure World Reincarnation, there was no reason why Hashirama couldn't.

If Obito dared to summon Madara and Hashirama Senju together at once, that would be even more awesome; those two might even start fighting first...

........

"Lord Shanks, Lord Orochimaru, the Hokage has returned and has summoned you to the Hokage Building."

Mizuki Haku appeared at Orochimaru's research institute and said.

"Back so soon? Did the three-generation old man get beaten up?"

Shanks asked in surprise, "Logically speaking, the Five Kage Summit shouldn't be so easy to reach an agreement. After all, there's Onoki, Konoha's old nemesis, and the Raikage, Onoki's greatest enemy. If these guys get together, it won't be easy to reach an agreement without a fight. It's hard to say how strong the Third Hokage is compared to Onoki, since Onoki can fly and the Third Hokage's stick can't reach him."

It's amazing how quickly they've returned, only finding out a week before the Five Kage Summit even started.

803. Take him on a trip to the Land of Wind, and you'll make a fortune.

"...The Third Lord has a rosy complexion and a strong voice; he doesn't look like he's been beaten up."

Bai couldn't understand what the Five Kage Summit had to do with whether Hiruzen Sarutobi got beaten up, but he still answered truthfully.

"So you didn't get hit? Ohnoki's such a coward!"

Shanks, hearing Haku's words, looked at Onoki with disappointment and disdain. He had thought that Onoki and the Raikage, both known for their fiery tempers, along with their old rival Hiruzen Sarutobi, hadn't actually fought...

"Let's go quickly. They came looking for us as soon as they got back, so something must have happened."

Snake shook his head slightly and said.

.......

"Third Hokage, why didn't you fight Onoki with the Raikage? You're such a coward."

When Shanks arrived at the Hokage Building, he saw that Hiruzen Sarutobi was indeed as Bai had said, with a rosy complexion and full of energy. Moreover, given his personality, it was a miracle that he showed signs of kidney deficiency after returning from his trip to the Land of Iron.

"Enough of the small talk. The five villages have agreed to enter a state of war. Once the White Zetsu army is discovered, they will immediately unite. Right now, our priority is to deal with Uchiha Sasuke. This kid has been brainwashed too much by someone. No matter what we say, he won't believe us."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had no time for joking with Shanks. He had also witnessed Sasuke Uchiha's strength, which was indeed formidable. With the war about to begin, persuading Sasuke to stay would just provide an extra two-star red-stick combatant.

"Uchiha Sasuke? How did you get involved with him? And you even captured him."

Shanks looked at Shisui with surprise, noticing that he looked rather unwell.

"Sasuke barged in during the Five Kage Summit..."

Shisui recounted the entire situation at the time, and also mentioned the current situation of the second male lead.

"..."

Shanks looked up at the sky speechlessly. This second male lead truly lived up to his reputation as the most righteous member of the Uchiha clan. While a normal Uchiha could take on five opponents, he took on eight, and all eight were men. Uchiha. One against eight. Sasuke was indeed formidable. He was lucky not to get beaten to a pulp. Did he really think he was Madara?

"You mean the second male lead... ugh! Uchiha Sasuke hates Konoha so much that he thinks Konoha is responsible for his brother's death and the destruction of his clan? That doesn't make sense. I remember Itachi left him a will. How could he possibly have such thoughts?"

Shanks stroked his chin, deep in thought.

"Could it be that he didn't read the contents of Itachi's will, or perhaps the contents of Itachi's will were intended to incite him to hate Konoha?"

"Soy sauce customer Mito Menyan analyzed."

"Impossible! My precious disciple's character wasn't as bad as you say. He's dead, so don't slander him anymore."

Shanks stared intently at Mitokado Homura's third leg. If anyone else dared to say that, he would break it.

"...I'm just guessing..."

Mitokado Yan was startled by Shanks' serious gaze. He quickened his pace as he explained, his heart pounding with panic. Although he had given up hope of having children, it was still somewhat useful; at least it proved he was normal. If he were interrupted…

"Hmph! Guessing won't do!"

Shanks saw that his attitude was sincere enough, and that the master was magnanimous enough to forgive him; after all, he wasn't a lackey.

"Let's get down to business, don't stray too far."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, his tone a bit too aggressive, quickly said, "Uh..."

"Let me go with Orochimaru to see him. My verbal skills are pretty good too."

"..."

......

"Oh dear! Handsome young man, you're really in a bad state. How did such a pretty face end up like this?"

The group arrived at the place where the second male lead was being held by the Dark Guard. The sealing team had placed N+1 layers of barriers outside, so even if the second male lead used the "strongest physical attack," Amaterasu Black Flame, it would take several hours to burn it down.

"Hmph, either kill me or don't give me a chance."

The second male lead, dressed in trousers, glared fiercely at Shanks and said.

"Hey, you ungrateful brat! Konoha is the place that gave you birth, raised you, and educated you. Tell me, what has Konoha ever done to wrong you? Sakumo has already told you what kind of people the Uchiha were back then. Don't disbelieve me. Go ask those older villagers what kind of people the Uchiha were back then. If they hadn't tried to stage a coup, Konoha, as the founding family of the village, wouldn't have destroyed them."

Shanks said.

"Hmph! If you want to find fault, you can always find a pretext!"

The second male lead's aura of pretense came into play, exposing all of Shanks's verbal attacks, while Kuku gave Shanks a knowing look.

"You've become cultured and can even compose poetry. You don't believe me? I'll summon your older brother right now and have him talk to you. I'll also bring out the First and Second Hokage. You can ask them yourself what the Uchiha clan is like."

The second male lead is the main force against Kaguya-hime. Time is running out, and Shanks doesn't have time to waste with his verbal sparring. He directly unleashes his ultimate move, summoning Shenron.

"Hey! Shanks, it would have been fine to just resurrect Itachi Uchiha using Edo Tensei, why did you have to bring out both of your teachers too?"