Orochimaru swiftly grasped the current situation in Konoha Village. The Third Hokage had passed away, and a young genius ninja from back then, Kakashi now held the position of Hokage. Even Danzo and the other two elders were dead too.
Orochimaru, after a brief moment of shock, realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Konoha was in a vulnerable state, and it was the perfect time to proceed with his Konoha Crush plan.
The village was weak with only Jounins, and it was time to execute his plan to team up with the Sand Shinobi and attack Konoha. Orochimaru believed that this time, the gains might be even more significant, possibly allowing him to directly conquer the entire Konoha and The Book of Seals. He envisioned a future where he could do as he pleased. After all, he was from Konoha in the end, and in the world of Shinobi Strength matters the most.
If the rumors of how his sensei died were true. The Shinobi clans of Konoha may even support him for the position of Hokage.
However, Orochimaru was unaware of the true strength of the current Hokage, Kakashi. He had become extraordinary, thanks to the Goro Goro no mi's blessing. His attack power and speed had reached a level that ordinary Kages couldn't contend with. Kakashi now possessed the world's most powerful lightning style. But still, Orochimaru's plans could spell trouble for him and Konoha.
Troublesome Events in the Sixth Hokage Kakashi's World,
Konoha Village faced an unprecedented crisis: Ōtsutsuki Toneri, a descendant of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, had awakened and intended to use the moon as a weapon to destroy the entire Earth. This alarming situation put the entire world, not just Konoha, at risk of annihilation.
5.5 Hokage World, Sasuke's Rule in His World
As Sasuke joined the group quite late, he didn't have as many power-ups or more information about the future from the chat group as Hokages who joined before him.
His primary strength lay in his various abilities from the Uchiha bloodline and the super-divine water. While his power was crushing, he recognized that conquering other shinobi villages and nations wouldn't be as straightforward as the Madara, Hashiarama, Ryan, and Tobirama.
Sasuke had another strategy: to infiltrate the Land of Wind, not through warfare, but by morally kidnapping Gaara. Gaara had a deep bond with many Konoha ninjas, particularly Naruto, who had deeply affected him.
Sasuke asked Naruto to help persuade Gaara to consider a permanent cooperation treaty or even a merger between Konoha and the Suna. Merging two of the five strongest shinobi villages would create a formidable force to challenge other major villages.
Initially, Gaara thought the plan was absurd, considering the past conflicts between their nations. However, Naruto, with his talking skills, was determined to make it work. He led a delegation to the Sunagakure to negotiate with Gaara. While the idea seemed unrealistic, Naruto believed that, after the merger, the ninjas in the Sunagakure would have a better and happier life.
Sasuke's plan received strong support from Naruto, civilians, and the Konoha shinobi clans, and the negotiations began with the Kazekage. The aim was to unite two villages into a more potent alliance that could challenge and intimidate other major nations and villages if there was a war.
The land of Wind was a harsh environment, shrouded in yellow sand. Ninja or civilian life there was incredibly challenging. In contrast, the Land of Fire enjoyed a pleasant climate and abundant food and resources, with lush forests and grasslands the envy of their desert counterparts.
After the merger, these promising places could be opened up to the ninja from the Land of Wind. However, many found the idea of settling in such regions very tempting. Given the choice, no one wanted to live in a place dominated by yellow sand. The appeal of a change of environment to a place like the Land of Fire was strong for many Suna ninjas.
Naruto was fervently discussing the situation, emphasizing that their actions were not for just Konoha or Suna but for the peace of the entire ninja world. Unifying the ninja world was the only way to put an end to endless battles and create a peaceful future where children could grow up without fighting each other.
Naruto's words about love rekindled many memories in Gaara and resonated with him. Moved by Naruto's passionate speech, Gaara agreed to the idea. Other high-ranking members from the Suna, such as Baki, Chiyo, Ebizo, Kankuro, and Temari, also expressed their support for Naruto's vision.
Both parties' high-ranking officials quickly reached an agreement to initiate deep cooperation. The two villages would commence a strong alliance, and the Konoha and Sand Ninjas would work together. Under the leadership of Gaara and Sasuke, they would start joint operations against other major countries.
On with the Road to Ninja Tsunade,
A powerful enemy, Menma, had begun an assault on Konoha to obtain the Red Moon Scroll. Menma possessed incredible strength and ruthlessness, making use of devastating jutsu like the Great Spiralling Ring, which could rival the Super Shinra Tensei. Additionally, he had summoning techniques at his disposal, including Nine Masked Beasts of Hoshigakure, and the Black Nine Tails to assist him. Black Nine Tails had the power to decimate an entire Shinobi village.
In the face of this grave situation, Tsunade, as Hokage, confronted Menma outside of Konoha. The two initiated a fierce battle. Tsunade, with her formidable ninja skills, was a mighty Shinobi in her own right.
Furthermore, she had been training in numerous abilities, such as the Marine Six Styles, which significantly enhanced her physical abilities. This was complemented by the ability to use Moonwalk, allowing her to move effortlessly through the sky and deliver powerful strikes powerful enough to cause minor earthquakes.
One of Tsunade's unique abilities was the Tempest Kick, a powerful attack that generated a massive shockwave capable of toppling entire forests with a single kick. Even colossal rocks and hills were easily cleaved by Tsunade's might.
Menma underestimated Tsunade, thinking he could overpower her in his regular form. However, he soon realized he was no match for her. Even when he summoned the Nine Masked Beasts, Tsunade managed to deal with it effectively.
Desperate, Menma unleashed the black Nine Tails against Tsunade, but she had additional tactics up her sleeve.
With a fierce swing of her Zanpakutō, Sode no Shirayuki, Tsunade channeled her formidable power, weaving a world of ice and snow around them. The air crackled with frost, swiftly engulfing the massive form of the Nine-Tails in a blinding cascade of shimmering ice.
"Tsunade-sama, Be careful!" Minato's voice echoed from the sidelines, filled with concern as he watched the battle unfold.
Tsunade's gaze remained fixed on the Nine-Tails, her resolve unshaken. "Stay frozen, you beast!"
The Nine Tails bellowed in defiance, its mighty roars echoing through the icy prison that now bound it.
"Rrrrrraaargh!" The beast's struggles shook the ground, but Tsunade's icy grip held firm.
Unyielding, Tsunade's determination blazed as she tightened her grip on her Zanpakutō.
"Not so tough now, are you?" Her sword shimmered with intensified brilliance, the cold grip tightening around the Nine-Tails with each heartbeat. Delicate frost patterns spread across its dark fur, locking it in place with an icy embrace.
"Grrrrr..."
Despite the creature's attempts to break free, Tsunade's icy world held strong, a testament to her unwavering strength and resolve.
Subsequently, Naruto and others rushed in to provide support. With numerous formidable allies, Menma found himself outmatched and was forced to retreat.
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