Start with a Zanpakuto and build the strongest Mist Village.

"And when dealing with someone like you, the best option is obviously to wipe you out completely, leaving not even a soul behind!"

"Is that so? You use your special 'threads' to assimilate the things around you, thereby greatly increasing your power. Is that your Bankai?"

Facing the fully-equipped Shamon, Obito suddenly smiled.

"As expected, you scum who have been eliminated by the times are no match for those guys personally chosen by Minazuki Yoru."

"what?!"

"It seems you don't know this. While the power of the Shinigami is considerable, the strongest force under Minazuki Yoru's command is not you laughable Shinigami."

Looking at the Shamon in the sky, who seemed to be the ruler of a puppet kingdom, Obito shook his head with a sneer: "You are just experimental subjects used by Minazuki Yoru to attract the world's attention and to test the compatibility of spiritual power with humans. Moreover..."

"What makes you think that once you've achieved Bankai, you're qualified to be my enemy?"

"What the hell is wrong with you...?"

"Once I figure out what you guys are capable of, and make sure it's not some particularly special power, you're as laughable as clowns to me."

Wearing a special glove, Obito clenched his fist, the Yin-Yang Spear Staff landing in his left palm. His indifference and disdain were undisguised, causing the veins on Shamon's forehead to throb in the sky.

He thought this was something else entirely, the Bankai he had unleashed with all his might, the moment when he had unleashed the strongest power of his life.

What does it mean that these are not some particularly special abilities?

What does it mean to be as ridiculous as a clown?

These contemptuous words enraged Shamon, who was unleashing his full power. As if sensing his master's violent emotions, the countless puppet strings around him crashed down on Uchiha Obito, like the sky collapsing!

With the Bankai, the puppet threads that seemed to shroud the world seemed to stir, and all the puppet threads converged on Shamon's body, transforming into a giant spear.

The nearly 100-meter-tall giant puppet spear seemed to pierce through the heavens and earth, directly aimed at the arrogant and conceited fellow below who had his divine power sealed off and had nowhere to escape.

"Go to hell, bastard!"

"hehe."

Obito remained motionless, letting the massive puppet string spear, capable of destroying everything, fall.

The giant spear landed, and a terrifying burst of energy kicked up dust.

But when the smoke and dust cleared, Rasa's hopeful gaze gradually became dull, and the Second Kazekage, Shamon, who had mastered Bankai, also stared in disbelief at the black spearhead that had pierced his heart and burst out of his body.

"This...how is this possible..."

Chapter 263 The Fourth Shinobi World War, I hereby declare war once again!

With his Bankai activated, Shamon's spiritual power was greatly enhanced. His terrifying offensive made Rasa feel as if he were in a vast ocean, where even the slightest ripple could overwhelm him.

Despite wielding such terrifying and vast power, Shamon's all-out attack was fatally fatally struck by Obito, resulting in his immediate demise.

"How, how is it possible..."

Looking at the black spear on his chest, indescribable emotions welled up in his heart. He wanted to struggle, but the attack, which contained the power of the Six Paths, had caused a fatal wound that could not be repaired.

He couldn't even say anything before his whole being shattered in the wind, like crumbling sand, scattered and disappearing.

Obito remained expressionless, but the light in his Sage's Eyes beneath the white mask dimmed slightly.

"Lord Shamon in his Bankai state... has been defeated..."

Rasa recounted in disbelief what had happened before him; he simply couldn't comprehend how such a powerful monk could be killed by Obito.

A surge of spiritual energy appeared, and a deep blue crystal floated before him, reporting everything that had happened. Suddenly, Luo Sha awoke with a start.

The opponent's target wasn't actually Shamon, but rather him, who possessed Shukaku. Now that Shamon has been defeated, wouldn't that mean...?

Luo Sha instinctively wanted to retreat, but before he could act, a shadow had already enveloped him.

"Where are you going, my puppet?"

An irresistible power of vision erupted at that moment, and Rasa didn't even have a chance to resist before losing consciousness under those blood-red eyes.

Instead of immediately taking Rasa, which was already his, into his Kamui dimension, Obito focused his attention on the spiritual crystal that was shimmering with a soft blue light.

"Using this technique, it's possible to achieve real-time, ultra-long-distance information transmission. That's incredibly convenient, Minazuki Yoru."

With his Sharingan activated, Obito's hand grasped the spiritual energy crystal. Under the stimulation of chakra, the spiritual energy burst forth with an extremely dazzling brilliance.

At the same time, Rasa, who was controlled by the illusion, slowly spoke in a completely different tone...

Inside Kirigakure Village.

Because of the activation of spiritual power, the target chosen by Ten Ting Kong Luo changed directly from Mizuki Yoru to all the Shinigami in the entire ninja world!

The moment it opened, all the Soul Reapers of Seireitei looked up and frowned within the mist.

Even Mizuki Yoru, who was in the Mizukage's office, couldn't help but lower his eyes slightly.

The crystal he left for the monk contained immense spiritual power. Under normal circumstances, in actual combat with Tian Ting Kong Luo, the target he locked onto was only him.

Clearly, Obito had over-stimulated the spiritual energy within the crystal, causing all the Shinigami to receive the signal.

“Night…” The female secretary, Terumi Mei, frowned and put down the scroll in her hand.

Mizuki Yoru shook her head: "Don't worry, he can't cause any trouble."

"That voice... is it... the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa?"

Inside a yakitori shop, Kushina, who was drinking sake with Tsunade and recounting the various amusing things her son had done in the village recently, said with some surprise, "That guy has become a Shinigami too?"

“That shouldn’t be the case. I saw him in the Land of Rain a while ago and he was still a pure-blooded human. He hadn’t even touched spiritual power yet.” Tsunade shrugged and downed her drink in one gulp. “Besides, given the current attitude of Sunagakure towards Kirigakure, that guy wouldn’t dare to speak to Mizuki Yoru in that tone.”

“There aren’t many people in the entire ninja world who dare to speak to the Fourth Hokage like that right now.”

At the next table, Orochimaru's sinister, hoarse voice slowly rang out. As a former member of the Akatsuki organization, and one personally invited by Obito, he was all too familiar with this tone.

Considering that guy's identity, Orochimaru's gaze towards Kushina became quite strange, and he chuckled twice: "And this person, I think you should know, Kushina."

"You mean..."

Kushina paused, seemingly understanding something, silently shut her mouth, and raised the sake in front of her.

Obito's identity is not really a mystery; it was already made public in the Soul Society's Shinigami files. Kushina was stunned for a long time after learning the truth about the masked man's identity.

Even if they later understood why Obito had become like this, no one could accept in a short time that a boy who used to play around with them all day had suddenly become someone who wanted to kill them and destroy the village they once loved and swore to protect.

Kushina had no choice.

Because she knew very well that the reason for all of this was her husband.

The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze!

If Minato Namikaze hadn't killed Rin, Obito might not have ended up like this.

The teacher she respected most killed the girl she loved most, and then she witnessed the death of her best friend... Just imagining that scene was enough to make Kushina collapse.

"To be honest, I've had quite a few encounters with Minazuki Yoru and you so-called Grim Reapers, but I've never had the chance to properly tell you about my purpose and my plans."

The others present looked at the silent Kushina, and those who were wise did not speak up. However, Obito's voice slowly broke the eerie silence in the tavern.

"My name is Uchiha Obito, the successor to Uchiha Madara, and my plan... well, the 'Eye of the Moon' plan. A plan to merge all things with me, to become a god-like being, one with heaven and earth!"

"In the Uchiha clan, there is a stone tablet passed down through generations. It is located underground at the Naka Shrine. It contains secrets written by the Sage of Six Paths in the past. Without eye power, one cannot read it. However, by following the order of Sharingan, Mangekyou Sharingan, and Rinnegan, one can decipher the secrets on it in turn."

Outside of Wuyin Village, on Jingwu Island.

Sitting upright on the island's reef, Uchiha Shisui looked up at the sky, his gaze seemingly traversing the distance of space, seeing the person who used the Heavenly Void to tell everything.

"Obi-chan..."

"In the era of the Sage of Six Paths, he saved the world from a monster that was terrifying and powerful, far beyond your imagination. It was called the Ten-Tails by the people at the time. Later, the Sage of Six Paths sealed the Ten-Tails inside his body and created the moon as a shell to seal it. In his later years, he even divided the Ten-Tails' chakra into nine parts, which are the nine tailed beasts that you know today."

"What Mizuki Yoru said back then was not wrong. Akatsuki's goal was to collect the tailed beasts because we wanted to recreate the power of the Ten-Tails and use its power to complete the organization's plan and achieve my goal."

"That is... peace!"

"Are you kidding me, peace?"

Within the Seireitei, many Shinigami were so enraged that they laughed instead.

First, he controlled the Third Mizukage, then the Fourth Kazekage, and even assembled an evil Akatsuki organization composed entirely of rogue ninja.

You're telling me that everything you've done is for peace?

What a joke!

Obito Uchiha's actions made him the most terrifying war criminal in the decades since the ninja village era began!

"Many people may scoff at me, thinking that everything I do is for my own selfish gain... No, you are wrong!"

"This world is already riddled with holes. Ninjas have brought no good change to the world except hatred and destruction. So-called peace is just an illusion. Only by using the power of the Ten-Tails to reshape the world can we give this world a new life, that is, create a truly peaceful world, the world of the 'Eye of the Moon'."

"The so-called 'Eye of the Moon' is a genjutsu that uses the immense power of the Ten-Tails and the Sharingan of our Uchiha clan to cast a spell on the moon in the sky, so that the whole world will fall into a dream world... a world that is forever only beautiful and peaceful, a... perfect world!"

"What a joke! Can a world of illusions be considered peaceful?!"

Inside the tavern, Tsunade slammed her fist down on the table, smashing many of the dishes on it with a thud.

“Obito…” Kushina opened her mouth, “He wasn’t like this before…”

"I know you're blaming yourself for Kushina, but an illusory peace is meaningless. Only a peace that can be achieved in reality is what we should pursue!" Tsunade said loudly. "Besides, that guy is no longer the Uchiha Obito you know. Now he is Uchiha Madara, the Uchiha Madara who wants to conquer the world!"

"Whether it's you or the Fourth Hokage, neither of you is wrong, and neither of you owes Obito anything. Even if you think that Minato killed Rin and that it was Minato who caused Obito to become like this, don't forget the pain that guy brought to Konoha and to your family!"

"I know……"

Kushina Uzumaki sighed softly. How could she not understand? How could she not comprehend it?

"Of course, I know very well that you will not let me do it. As the Shadow, as the rulers of a great power, as those who stand at the pinnacle of this world and enjoy its benefits, you will naturally not let me do all this."

"So... are you ready for war?"

Beneath the ruins of the Sand Gold Fortress, Obito Uchiha, wearing a white mask, gripped Rasa, his tone firm and cold.

"Unmoonless Night, I hereby declare war on you, on all the Grim Reapers, on all the rulers of great nations, on this sad, corrupt, and power-hungry old world ruled by its people!"

"The Fourth Shinobi World War begins today!"

"The Fourth Shinobi World War..." In the Mizukage's office, Mei Terumi's expression was extremely strange. The name of Mizuki Yoru, the Soul Reaper, had long been known throughout the entire shinobi world. He could grow infinitely by devouring souls. Just by participating in the Third Shinobi World War, the war against Konoha, Mizuki Yoru had grown from an unknown ordinary Jonin ANBU to this level.

This terrifying ability made the entire ninja world avoid Mizuki Yoru like the plague.

You're actually going to declare war on Minazuki Yoru now?

"We mustn't underestimate the enemy like this, Ming."

"Disdain? I actually always thought that guy had 'night phobia'."

"Nocturnal phobia?" Minazuki Yoru was taken aback, then the smile on his face became a little hard to hold back. He coughed lightly and said seriously, "Alright, that guy didn't just talk the talk. He was able to defeat Shamon and take Rasa and Shukaku. His strength is at least captain level now."

"In addition, given Shenwei's elusive nature, if he were to engage in guerrilla warfare with us, it could truly cause us enormous trouble."

"What are you planning to do?" Mei Terumi asked curiously.

“His target is the Tailed Beasts, and all five Tailed Beasts—the Three-Tails, Four-Tails, Five-Tails, Six-Tails, and Seven-Tails—are in our hands,” Mizuki Yoru said calmly. “We’ll set up a black hole and wait for the fish to take the bait.”

It has been two or three years since the last time he farmed Tailed Beasts to accumulate points. Ever since he detected the same Indra and Ashura chakra fluctuations on Naruto and Sasuke, Yoru has stopped attacking the Tailed Beasts and instead kept them under his control.

Tailed beasts are split forms of the Ten-Tails, the absolute core of chakra in this world, and the most valuable bargaining chip.

Holding such leverage is extremely valuable, whether dealing with Obito, the Sage of Six Paths, or other Otsutsuki.

"However, since the other side has declared war on us so openly, we can't back down. We should tell Konoha and Kumogakure to prepare for a response and be ready to use the Black Hole if anything goes wrong."

"Also, has there been any news from Nagato's side?"

"Not yet, but three days ago he sent information that he seems unable to summon the Gedo Mazo anymore." Mei Terumi shook her head. She knew that Nagato had been given a special mission by Yoru. The leader of the Akatsuki organization had successfully joined Yoru's ranks after defeating the Second Division Captain, Uchiha Shisui.

Although Nagato did not directly defect to Kirigakure with Akatsuki, but instead proclaimed that his organization's purpose was to become an absolutely neutral organization that hunts evil, Yoru still gave Nagato a mission.

That is to find Cixian!

Yes.

Compared to Obito's petty squabbles, what Yoru truly cared about was Jigen and the Sage of Six Paths in the Pure Land of Yomi!

Especially Cixian.

This guy's strength is immeasurable. If he really found a suitable 'weapon' and recovered to his full form decades in advance, then that's the guy Ye Zhen really wants to deal with!

Since the other party took the initiative to approach Nagato, it means that Nagato has some value to Jigen.

After all, Nagato's physique, coupled with his Rinnegan, could be considered a 'mini Six Paths'. Even if this physique couldn't become a 'vessel', it could still accommodate a considerable amount of his chakra to a certain extent.

Therefore, Yoru simply left Nagato to fend for himself, hoping to lure Jigen back into the trap. However, Jigen seemed to have seen through Yoru's plan and refused to contact Nagato, as if he had completely given up on him...