Start with a Zanpakuto and build the strongest Mist Village.

"Oh oh oh!"

This scene elicited cheers from the stands, with spectators screaming and shouting, their faces contorted in shock.

Rasa and Fugaku's pupils contracted, their expressions filled with deep shock.

Such an attack would be impossible for even a Jonin to perfectly block with an A-rank defensive ninjutsu, yet they didn't even suffer a scratch.

"How can this be……"

Darui was somewhat stunned, seemingly unable to accept this outcome, and his body once again erupted with dazzling Storm Release brilliance.

Hongdou smiled coldly. Under the Heavenly Curse Seal, her physical attributes were enhanced exponentially. The moment her power erupted, the arena floor beneath her feet shattered.

The three members of the Cloud Hidden Trio only saw a black shadow flash by before they felt a sharp pain in their bodies. Then, all three of them were blasted away and fell off the arena.

Instant kill!

"The Mist Shadow Squad wins the first match!"

Before the audience could recover from their shock, the highly cultured Maki loudly announced the victory of the Kirigakure team. At the same time, he arranged for the medical and civil engineering teams to rush onto the field, treating the injuries of the three Cloud Village members while quickly repairing the damaged arena to ensure that the second match could begin as soon as possible.

Being a ninja is far less desirable than being a profession for making a living, as it involves killing and serving as a mercenary.

Putting everything else aside, just in terms of civil engineering alone, who can compare?

The professional Sand Village Civil Engineering senior repaired the damaged ring in no time, and Maki did not hesitate to shout out the list of the next match, keeping the audience's enthusiasm going.

The second team match was between Konoha and Amegakure. Three members of the Konoha team, dressed in traditional Uchiha attire, suddenly appeared on the stage.

With a blink of an eye, three pairs of Sharingan with three tomoe were clearly visible. His young and handsome face, along with his arrogant demeanor, immediately drew cheers from the entire audience.

The Uchiha clan has always been a legend in the ninja world, and the emergence of Fugaku with his Mangekyou Sharingan in this era has made the Uchiha name even more legendary.

Not only the audience, but also all the ninjas present changed their expressions when they saw the three tomoe in the eyes of these boys. Even Rasa's pupils contracted, and he thought to himself, "That was close."

The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is basically on par with that of a ninja. A single-tomoe Sharingan means they are among the top tier of genin, while a double-tomoe Sharingan secures them the position of chunin.

As for the three-tomoe jade pendant.

That's an unquestionable ticket to becoming a Jonin!

In other words, these three teenagers, around ten years old, are at least at the level of Jonin!

"Konoha really has a strong foundation. If my Sunagakure ninjas were to face such a genius, they would probably suffer a crushing defeat."

Rasa's tone was strange and inexplicable. Fugaku chuckled, but the smile on his lips deepened.

This guy really got away with it!

"Please invite the Rain Shadow Squad to the stage!"

The three Uchiha kids posed and acted cool for a while, but the Amegakure team still hadn't come up. Maki noticed something and reminded them, while glancing towards the preparation area.

But where are the Rain Village trio now?

"What about people?"

"No way, the Amegakure doesn't even have the courage to fight after seeing three Uchiha?"

"It's normal, actually. After all, they are Uchiha, and they have three pairs of Sharingan with three tomoe. It's normal for a small ninja village like Amegakure to be afraid."

"That's a village ruled by a demigod, so they probably have some special ideas."

The audience was abuzz with discussion. Although the vast majority of people were pessimistic about Amegakure, some old guys who had survived the Second Shinobi World War still retained a sense of fear towards the legendary demigod Hanzo.

Time ticked by, but the Amegakure ninjas were nowhere to be seen, and the audience in the stands was starting to get restless.

Three minutes later, Maki looked at Rasa on the high platform. Rasa nodded slightly, and Maki stood on the platform, announcing loudly, "Due to the absence of Amegakure, this match will be lost to Konoha..."

Maki's voice gradually faded, and at that moment, everyone's gaze converged on the air in mid-air.

Suddenly, a figure appeared, suspended in the sky.

The man wore a black robe with red clouds, his red hair cascading down his shoulders. With his back to the sun, his pale purple Rinnegan emanated a suffocating aura in the shadows.

"The water has no moonlit night."

Nagato, attacking in his true form, looked down at Minazuki Yoru from above, his Rinnegan eyes filled with killing intent: "The judgment of the gods has arrived!"

"It's you!"

Upon seeing Nagato, Fugaku's pupils constricted sharply, his eyes instantly transforming into Mangekyou Sharingan, his face filled with solemnity.

During the battle in the Land of Iron, he observed the entire event. Although Nagato was ultimately suppressed by Minazuki Yoru's terrifying strength, the impression of Nagato's terrifying power remained particularly deep in his mind.

This was not something he could handle, so Fugaku immediately looked at Minazuki Yoru beside him.

"Lord Ye, we..."

"They're coming for me. You guys cover the civilians' evacuation first."

Night slowly rose, removed the water-shadow hat from her head, and stared at Nagato, who seemed ready to carry rice at any moment in mid-air.

He could clearly sense Nagato's current state.

Abundant, strong, and vibrant.

The First Generation Cells had clearly fused perfectly with Nagato, not only making up for the losses incurred in the battle against the Land of Iron, but also repairing his legs, allowing him to reach his true peak condition!

but……

"Why bother, Nagato? There was no need for things to come to this between us." Yoru sighed softly. He had taken the initiative to approach Nagato and even went to the Land of Rain, hoping to cooperate with him. But he never expected it to turn out like this.

"Stop your hypocrisy, Minazuki Yoru. The hatred between us is irreconcilable and buried deep in our hearts!"

Hearing Mizukiyo's words, Nagato's heart seemed to be touched, by her gaze and her tone.

Is this pity for me?!

Nagato's gaze grew increasingly cold, and he couldn't help but growl, "Back in the Third Shinobi World War, in the battle where you rose to fame, the seeds of hatred between us were sown the moment you killed my teacher!"

"Back then, I thought you would be different from others, different from those corrupt people who were consumed by desire, but the facts proved me wrong."

"You are the Fourth Mizukage, the leader of Kirigakure, and the ruler of a great nation. How could you possibly understand the sorrow and grief of us small countries!"

"So, put away that face of yours, Minazuki Yoru. After experiencing endless suffering, I have completely transformed into a god."

"I... I've already reached the other side, Mizunazukiyo!"

Chapter 223 The Concept Gods of Naruto!

The conflict between Nagato and Minazukiyo can be traced back to Jiraiya's death in battle.

The seeds of hatred between Nagato and his two friends were sown after Nagato died at the hands of Mizukiyo. However, for Nagato, who was focused on building his dream and pursuing peace with Yahiko at that time, the death of his teacher could be put aside for the time being.

However, as Yahiko's death unfolded as expected, and as Minazuki Yoru delved deeper into the power of the Shinigami, leading Nagato to live the same life of being manipulated by Obito in Amegakure, the seeds of conflict and hatred between the two began to resurface.

But the real explosion occurred during the battle in the Land of Iron!

The death of his close friend and the devastating Three Wars made Nagato believe that he had seen through the true nature of this corrupt world. The depraved and greedy great powers only cared about their own interests, and the existence of small countries was utterly insignificant to them.

And Mizunogetsuyo is the leader of one of the great powers!

The conflict of identities, the clash of dreams, and the inner turmoil caused by the defeat of the Land of Iron fueled Nagato's hatred and rage towards Minazuki Yoru. With Obito's guidance, everything naturally fell into place...

"Why bother."

Yoru sighed softly, "I originally had high hopes for you, and for Yahiko too. You young people who have dreams and strive for them..."

"Shut up!" Nagato roared, as if a string in his heart had been touched, and the already terrifying pressure emanating from him intensified even further: "You man-eating spirit, a guy who stands on the side of a great power, has no right to mention that name!"

"Mizuna Tsukiyo, you are a cancer on this world. If peace is to descend upon this world, then you must be eradicated!"

Nagato suddenly clasped his hands together, and the next moment, six figures appeared behind him.

Under the shadow of the sun, the six pairs of Rinnegan of the Six Paths of Pain exerted an even stronger pressure. His indifferent and emotionless gaze instilled fear and trembling in countless people below.

"Today, in the name of the God of Payne, I will bring you true judgment! I will judge all the fallen so-called nobles and so-called rulers of this world!"

"After this day, I will rebuild the order of the ninja world, I will redefine right and wrong, sin and punishment, and I will create a peaceful world without war!"

"Feel the pain, contemplate the pain, accept the pain, understand the pain..."

The six figures of Pain vanished instantly and reappeared at the six corners of the entire Golden Sands Fortress, blocking all possible escape routes.

The Land of Wind is desolate, and even for a grand event like the Chunin Exams, ordinary people don't come to watch; those who do come are mostly rich and powerful.

What, you mean people native to the Land of Wind?

The ordinary people of the real Wind Kingdom are busy working and building infrastructure right now!

The retreating ninjas were stopped by Pain's Six Paths. The six pairs of cold Rinnegan made everyone present uneasy and dared not make any rash moves.

"He wouldn't be thinking..."

On the high platform, Fugaku Uchiha's expression grew increasingly solemn, cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and the Mangekyou Sharingan in his eye sockets spun continuously, ready to deal with the terrifying attack that was about to erupt.

He had witnessed Nagato's methods firsthand; the terrifying outbreak of the battle in the Land of Iron had razed the entire venue to the ground in an instant.

If this thing were used inside the Golden Sands Fortress...

"Master Ye."

"Ah, I know."

Looking up at Nagato, whose chakra was surging more and more intensely within him, Ye understood perfectly what was about to happen.

It must be said that Nagato's aura at this moment is quite terrifying. Even among all the conceptual gods, the strength of a healthy Nagato is enough to rank among the top.

[Naruto concept gods: Minato returning home, Itachi in good health, Nagato in good health, Jiraiya with information, Fugaku in abstinence, Kaguya in abstinence, Einstein's Snake, Raikage in doujinshi...]

Furthermore, Nagato at this moment is not only 'healthy' but has also undergone a high-intensity fusion with Hashirama Senju's cells, making his strength likely to be infinitely greater than that of Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju in their prime.

Furthermore, the Rinnegan's omnipotence and unpredictable power erupt...

"Those who do not understand pain cannot understand true peace. From this moment on, let the world feel pain!"

"Shinra Tensei!"

Nagato's gaze was fixed on Minazuki Yoru, and an invisible, immense repulsive force erupted from his body in an instant.

Its power and strength completely surpassed the Super Shinra event that occurred in the Land of Iron!

call out!

The moment Ye's figure erupted with repulsive force, he appeared in the sky, standing firm against the terrifying repulsive force of the Super Shinra.

This situation caused Nagato's eyes to grow even colder, and the terrifying repulsive force surged once more!

"What a breathtaking power! With such a boost, your bloodline is now infinitely close to that of the Asura of yesteryear."

Night raised his palm. He could withstand this level of repulsive force, but Shinra Tensei was a large-scale area-of-effect attack. He could withstand it, but the ordinary people around him couldn't.

The air pressure surged, and countless faces below showed expressions of terror, as if they could see themselves being crushed and shattered by that surging pressure.

"Duan Kong!"

A powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from within him, forming an invisible barrier in front of Ye. The barrier stretched across the sky, forcefully blocking the surging repulsive force, as if two invisible forces were locked in a struggle in mid-air.

Seeing that Night had made a move, Fugaku Uchiha below breathed a sigh of relief and turned his gaze to the Six Paths of Pain in the arena.

The leader is already displaying his great power, so how could he, as the Hokage, do nothing?

"Fengying, I'll handle the three on the left, you go..."

"Magnetic Escape·Golden Spear!"

Chakra coalesced in an instant, and dazzling gold dust solidified into a sharp spear. Before Fugaku could finish speaking, Rasa, the Fourth Kazekage, made a ruthless move.

However, the target of this technique was not Pain, but Fugaku Uchiha, who was standing to the side!

Although the kaleidoscope's extraordinary perception allowed it to detect Rasa's unusual behavior, the two were simply too close, and Rasa's sudden shift of focus to Fugaku left Fugaku with no time to react.

boom! !

A dull thud suddenly rang out, and to the astonishment of countless people, the Fifth Hokage, Fugaku Uchiha, was sent flying backward, slammed hard into a stone pillar by the sand-gold hairpin.

"Hokage-sama!!"

"Lord Kazekage, what's wrong with you?!"

"Does this mean another war is about to begin...?"

The Kazekage's sudden move shocked everyone present, especially the audience from the Land of Fire and the few Konoha ninjas present.

They were currently in the heart of Sunagakure, and with only a handful of them, what would happen if a conflict broke out...?