Witnessing the desolate scene of withered trees and scattered bones, Tsunade couldn't help but recall a certain place.
That place was the Shikkotsu Forest, one of the three great holy lands, where the Great Slug Sage resides.
At the same time, Tsunade looked at Mei Terumī with astonishment in her eyes.
She never exp...
The Konoha frontal force, led by Danzō, officially entered the Land of Rain from the west and launched an attack on the Sunagakure forces from north to south.
As soon as they entered the Land of Rain, the Konoha ninja immediately noticed a significant change in the weather.
Unlike the Land of Fire, which had distinct seaso...
Southern part of the Land of Wind.
Here lies an endless expanse of ocean.
Due to years of erosion by sea winds, the environment here is relatively humid but also high in salt, making it completely unsuitable for growing crops.
However, thanks to its excellent marine resources and intense sunlight, this area has becom...
Nearly two hours later, the training session concluded with Shisui being kicked flying by Danzo.
Shisui was clearly dissatisfied with his performance this time. He got up from the ground and said, "Danzo-sensei, I can still continue!"
But Danzo shook his head: "We're in a time of war. Training should be done in moderation. ...
After a day of rest, Shisui was taken to the training ground by Danzo.
"Lord Danzo..."
As soon as Shisui spoke, he was met with Danzo's icy gaze.
He immediately covered his mouth and chuckled awkwardly.
"Um, sensei..."
"Hmm."
Danzo withdrew his gaze.
"About your injuries..."
Shisui ...
"Would you like to become my disciple, Shisui?"
With just this one sentence, Danzo left everyone in the room completely stunned.
A disciple!
This wasn’t just an ordinary student—it was a true disciple.
Unlike regular students, a disciple not only inherits their master’s jutsu but also their ideology and ...
“They ran away?”
Danzo let out a sigh of disappointment.
However, he didn’t issue an order to pursue them. After all, the reinforcement troops hadn’t arrived yet, and their current forces had already suffered heavy losses.
On top of that, Rasa had the ability to fly, so even if they chased him down, they prob...
The battle between both sides was on the verge of erupting.
Chiyo’s puppets, Shisui’s colossal Susanoo, Rasa’s surging waves of gold dust, Minato’s Flying Thunder God—
The rapid exchanges between these titans left ordinary shinobi completely unable to participate.
Unlike the battlefield, which was ablaze wi...
"This is... Susanoo?!"
As an elder of the same generation as Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo, Chiyo immediately recognized the colossal green skeletal giant before her.
Because of that, her expression darkened instantly.
After all, this was a power only the legendary "Madara Uchiha" was said to possess.
And now, it...
On the ground, a hand gently rested on Kakashi’s shoulder.
Kakashi’s body tensed up instantly, but then he remembered something and turned his head.
As expected, a flash of gold entered his vision.
The person who had suddenly appeared beside him was none other than his teacher—the man known as the Yellow Flash,...
A massive tidal wave of golden sand, infused with Magnet Release chakra, surged forward, crushing everything in its path!
Any Konoha ninja who failed to react in time was instantly swallowed—within mere seconds, they were ground into pulp.
"It's the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa!"
Kakashi, Shisui, and Shizune wasted no tim...
As Tsunade’s expression grew increasingly unnatural, Chiyo’s suspicion solidified into certainty.
As one of the most renowned medical-nin in the shinobi world, Chiyo had seen countless warriors suffer from psychological trauma due to the horrors of war.
And among the most common battlefield disorders was—
Hemop...
"Creak... Creak... Creak... Creak..."
The endless clatter of puppets echoed like the wails of death, becoming a nightmare for every Konoha shinobi.
Under the relentless assault of countless kunai, poisoned senbon, explosive tags, and the self-sacrificing charge of puppets, Konoha’s forces finally collapsed.
"Run!"<...
The creaking sounds echoing along the border and the spreading poison gas signaled Sunagakure’s attack.
This assault was led by Sunagakure’s infamous puppet corps, masters of puppet-based warfare. Their use of poison gas bombs gave them a significant advantage on the battlefield.
"Outposts No. 1, No. 3, No. 7, and No. 8...
By the time Tsunade arrived at the front lines, nearly half of the Konoha border troops had been poisoned.
A quarter of them had already lost their combat ability due to the poisoning, while the rest had been severely weakened.
If Tsunade had not arrived in time, these ninja might have retreated on their own.
No one ...
"Damn you, Sunagakure!"
A furious roar echoed from Kikyo Castle, so powerful that it sent flocks of birds flying from the surrounding Kikyo Mountains in panic.
At the heart of the outburst stood Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin, now the acting commander in Danzo’s absence.
Her rage was so intense that when she ...
Danzo looked at the enthusiastic Might Guy before him, feeling both helpless and appreciative.
Helpless—because this guy’s outfit was an eyesore, his behavior was eccentric, and he was completely brainwashed by the Will of Fire, making him overly naïve.
Appreciative—because Guy was truly honest and possessed a level ...
Everyone knew that Lord Danzo, the so-called Darkness of the Shinobi, was essentially a mass of bandages.
His right eye, right cheek, entire forehead, and even his arm were all tightly wrapped.
Calling him a "Bandage Zombie" wouldn’t be an exaggeration.
This was precisely why Danzo chose to implant the Byak...
Danzo did not immediately reveal his own plan. Instead, he turned his gaze toward Namikaze Minato.
"Minato, I want to hear your opinion."
At these words, all eyes fell upon the famed "Yellow Flash."
Minato had performed exceptionally well in this war. His warm and helpful nature had earned him widespread admiration, ...
Amidst Ao’s terrified gaze, Danzo’s palm, like a dreadful shadow, plunged straight into his eye.
With a scream of agony, a pale eyeball was forcibly gouged out.
Blood streamed continuously from Ao’s eye as he writhed on the ground in excruciating pain.
Behind him, Terumi Mei’s eyes were wide with fury, but he...
"What did you say?!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen had lost count of how many times he had uttered these words recently, but this time, he truly couldn't hold it in anymore!
To be fair, if anyone were sitting in his position, they wouldn’t be able to stay calm either.
His hands gripped a report—one that trembled violently due...
Minato continued asking Danzo for advice, eagerly absorbing knowledge.
He was the perfect student—gifted, humble, and eager to learn.
Danzo was very pleased.
In his eyes, this gentle, bright-smiling young man was the ideal candidate to help him execute his future plans.
Of course, that’s only if Danzo coul...
The ceasefire and reconciliation agreement was officially established.
Kiri’s Terms:
1. Kirigakure must declare war on Sunagakure on behalf of the Land of Water and must eliminate at least 2,200 Suna shinobi in the conflict.
2. Kiri must compensate Konoha for the damages caused by the invasion, totaling 420 mil...
"However, I will need to report the scale and location of the trade ports to the Daimyō before I can agree to your request."
Yagura Karatachi’s expression was dark as he spoke.
Danzo knew he wasn’t lying.
After all, the power structure in the ninja world was highly distorted.
Economic and political author...
Under Danzo’s overwhelming pressure, Yagura Karatachi finally accepted the reality of his defeat.
"What kind of bargaining chips does Lord Danzo want in exchange?"
At this point, Yagura had no choice but to ask obediently.
If he were facing the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, he might still have the confidence to a...
"Damn it!"
Inside his mental space, Yagura Karatachi couldn’t help but curse.
Who could have imagined that his strongest attack would end up giving the enemy an opportunity instead?
Now, he was stuck in a one-against-three situation. Worse still, the enemy had two hostages—how was he supposed to keep fighting und...
A deafening explosion erupted as countless explosive tags detonated simultaneously, obliterating the already fragile mountain peak.
Countless rocks rained down like a storm, crashing onto the surrounding beaches and ocean surface.
Thick black smoke billowed outward, mushrooming into the sky.
Danzo did not lower his g...
Ao’s attack came once more, and an icy sense of impending danger spread wildly from Fugaku.
The three tomoe in his Sharingan spun faster and faster, until they finally merged together, forming a complex new pattern.
As the Mangekyō Sharingan awakened, an immense and chilling power erupted from Uchiha Fugaku’s body.
...
“The Yellow Flash, Namikaze Minato.”
“The Wicked-Eyed, Uchiha Fugaku.”
As the Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi locked eyes on the two figures who had appeared beside Danzo, his expression darkened.
“As expected of the infamous ‘Darkness of the Shinobi World’—utterly devious!”
Danzo turned to face Y...
Sunlight shimmered across the ocean’s surface, reflecting off the gentle waves.
As the sea breeze swept through, countless seabirds let out echoing cries before spreading their wings and soaring freely under the sun.
This was an island located in the sea between the Land of Fire and the Land of Water.
To call it an...