"Hahahaha!" Uchiha Madara burst into maniacal laughter, a trademark of the Uchiha clan. After indulging in his laughter for a prolonged moment, he finally ceased, his demeanour oscillating between amusement and a chilling intensity that marked his presence on the battlefield.
"Not only do we have such formidable allies. And they are under our complete control! This time, we are destined to achieve a resounding victory!"
Madara spoke with unwavering confidence, his face contorting into a sinister grin.
"Indeed," Black Zetsu replied in agreement. "Furthermore, we possess an army of White Zetsu."
"I truly wonder how the so-called Konoha plans to face us!"
Hearing these words, Madara's confidence swelled even further. It was as if he could already see victory on the horizon.
Then, a thought crossed his mind. "By the way, have you heard any recent news about Ryan and his allies?"
He was deeply concerned about the enemy's movements and strength.
Black Zetsu promptly produced a scroll. "Here is the latest information on Ryan's subordinates."
"They've been steadily expanding their power. Moreover, in Iwagakure and Kumogakure most clans have surrendered,"
"There remains a small faction dissatisfied with the situation. They might be planning some actions."
Upon hearing this intelligence, Uchiha Madara's face bore a satisfied smile.
"Excellent!"
"I knew that their consolidation of power wouldn't be without its challenges. Iwagakure and Kumo..."
"In this war, they will be our allies!"
"Let's proceed!"
"It's time to pay some rebels a visit," he instructed Black Zetsu.
After Madara and Black Zetsu had their secret discussions, they parted ways, each heading toward a different destination: Kumogakure and Iwagakure.
Madara arrived at the location where Cloud Shinobi Village had once stood, surveying the devastating ruins wrought by immense destructive ninjutsu. He couldn't help but be impressed by Ryan's prowess.
"This Ryan," he muttered to himself, "his scale and power in ninjutsu are truly remarkable."
However, this realization also fueled his determination. The existence of Ryan may be the biggest obstacle to his plans.
Most of the former Cloud Shinobi Village inhabitants had taken refuge in Konoha, leaving behind a hauntingly quiet wreckage.
As Uchiha Madara explored the area, he contemplated his next move and retrieved a coffin from a scroll he had prepared for this very moment. The time had come to enact his plan.
"Impure World Reincarnation!"
With this ninjutsu, a figure materialized before him. It was the Third Raikage, who had been killed by Ryan.
The Third Raikage gazed at Uchiha Madara in disbelief. "Shriangan... You... Uchiha Madara? How is this possible? You've been dead for many years!"
Madara scoffed. "I have been alive because I never died. As a Raikage, How can you trust news sent by Konoha?"
As the Third Raikage took in the implications of his resurrection, he recalled the events leading to his death.
His expression hardened as he muttered, "Damn you, Hokage! He obliterated my Cloud Shinobi Village!"
"I must have my revenge!"
Madara observed the Third Raikage's response and was satisfied with it. "It seems I don't need to persuade you. You will join my cause."
The Third Raikage hesitated briefly before replying, "Although I loathe him with every fibre of my being, it's impossible."
"It appears you haven't witnessed the true extent of his power," he continued. "His strength surpasses that of ordinary Kage level."
"Even I, the Third Raikage, would likely fall short against him."
Madara frowned. "Are you saying you're afraid?"
"Are you willing to let Konoha rule the people in Cloud Village?" These two sentences struck a chord deep within the Third Raikage.
If it weren't for the impure world reincarnation controlling him, at this point, the Third Raikage might have launched an attack on Madara.
He retorted, "How is that possible? I despise him to the core, and I'm determined to avenge our village! But the revenge you speak of now is utterly absurd. Just the two of us? Against that monster, Ryan? It's inconceivable! His subordinates include numerous Kage-level elite ninjas! They could easily overwhelm us."
Before the Third Raikage could finish his statement, Uchiha Madara formed a hand seal and declared, "Let me show you my true strength!" With those words, many figures emerged from the shadows – all-powerful individuals from the impure world reincarnation under Madara's control.
The Third Raikage's pupils widened in astonishment. "Ginkaku and Kinkaku! And so many others..." He was profoundly shocked by the sheer number of formidable allies at Uchiha Madara's disposal. His confidence surged.
"With so many impure worlds reincarnated Shinobi. We might stand a chance against Ryan!"
He turned to Madara and affirmed, "Good! I will do everything in my power to persuade my former subordinates to join our cause."
Madara nodded in satisfaction, recognizing the significance of not just the Third Raikage's might but also his ability to rally the Cloud Shinobi Village's ninjas to their cause.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Black Zetsu emerged from the ground, catching Onoki by surprise. The elderly Onoki, much like Madara, held grievances against Ryan for coercing Iwagakure's elite ninjas into surrendering and working for him.
Onoki's disciples had followed suit, which deeply irked him. He had claimed retirement and remained at home, but in reality, he was constantly plotting how to revive Iwagakure. Upon hearing Black Zetsu's explanation and seeing the formidable Impure World Reincarnation Army, Onoki was thrilled.
He saw an opportunity to revive Iwagakure and didn't hesitate to join forces with Black Zetsu. Thus, the remnants of Cloud Shinobi Village and Uchiha Madara's Impure World Reincarnation army allied.
With Uchiha Madara as the leader, Black Zetsu took on the role of liaison between the factions, while Onoki and the Third Raikage commanded their respective subordinates.
Together, the three parties pooled their strength and prepared to launch a preemptive attack on Konoha. Their movements were swiftly detected by Ryan's elite ninjas, and within half a day, the news reached Ryan himself.
Ryan observed the actions of Uchiha Madara and the others and couldn't help but sneer contemptuously. "So, you've finally decided to make a move? An alliance won't alter the inevitable outcome!"
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