The events in Sunagakure quickly spread across the entire shinobi world.
When shinobi from other villages heard that Sunagakure had submitted to Uchiha Mirai on behalf of the Land of Wind, they were utterly shocked, struggling to come to terms with the news.
Although Sunagakure had been in decline for some time, it was still one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
Now, the fact that Sunagakure chose to submit to Mirai…
Anyone with some knowledge could see that this was far more complex than it appeared on the surface.
This signaled yet another shift in the shinobi world's power dynamics, which had remained stable since the Warring States period.
Would Uchiha Mirai stop at just Sunagakure?
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Kumogakure.
Ay read the letter from the Daimyō of the Land of Lightning, then slammed his palm onto the desk before him.
Boom!
With a loud crash, the desk shattered into pieces.
"That damned Daimyō! Sending people to assist in managing the village affairs… isn't that just another way to monitor me?"
"What does he take me, the Raikage, for?"
Watching A's fury, Mabui quickly stepped in to calm him. "Raikage-sama, please don't be so upset."
"You're well aware of what happened to the Daimyōs of the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind. It's only natural that the Land of Lightning's Daimyō would be cautious."
"It's just a few people, there's no need to be angry."
"Or… are you thinking of taking this opportunity to deal with the Daimyō, just like Konoha and Sunagakure?"
Hearing this, A snorted. "I would never resort to something like that."
"The Daimyō is the symbol of the nation and someone we are duty-bound to serve."
"As shinobi, we only need to focus on our own duties."
Mabui nodded in agreement. "Then what should we do next?"
Ay handed the letter to Mabui, his tone serious. "Uchiha Mirai's ambitions don't stop here. We must prepare."
"The Daimyō's letter states that he's reached an agreement with the Daimyōs of the Lands of Water and Earth."
"The three nations will form an alliance and launch an attack on Konoha."
"As for the details… we need to discuss them in person."
Mabui quickly analyzed the situation and suggested, "In that case, why not propose a Three Kage Summit with the Third Tsuchikage and Fourth Mizukage?"
"As for the location…" She thought for a moment. "How about the Land of Iron?"
"The Land of Iron?"
"Why there?" A asked, puzzled.
Mabui explained, "The Land of Iron has always been neutral, never participating in any wars."
"Holding the summit there would put everyone at ease."
"Moreover, the samurai's loyalty lies with the Daimyō, and their status is second only to royalty. Uchiha Mirai's actions have encroached on the samurai's interests, and they won't stand idly by."
"Mifune is a formidable warrior with many subordinates. If we can secure their support, our chances of success will increase."
After hearing Mabui's analysis, A waved his hand decisively.
"Then it's settled. Notify Ōnoki and Yagura."
Before he could finish speaking, Darui burst into the room.
"Raikage-sama, Bee-sama requests to see you. He says he wants to fight alongside you."
"Ridiculous!" A snorted, his figure transforming into a bolt of lightning as he crashed through the wall of the Raikage's office.
Seeing this, Mabui sighed helplessly.
Ever since the Third Raikage's death and A's loss of an arm, he had restricted Killer Bee's freedom.
But now, facing Uchiha Mirai again…
Could they truly prevail without teaming up with Killer Bee?
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Iwagakure.
The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, let out a silent sigh.
If he could, he would avoid provoking someone like Uchiha Mirai.
The power Mirai had displayed was on par with Uchiha Madara in his prime.
Unfortunately, it seemed Mirai had inherited Madara's will, aiming to unify the entire shinobi world under his rule.
In such circumstances, Ōnoki had no choice but to act.
With the combined strength of the three Kage and their forces, victory wasn't impossible.
Ōnoki turned to his subordinate. "Kitsuchi, you'll accompany me to the Land of Iron."
"I'm sorry to make you travel so far when your daughter was just born."
Kitsuchi scratched his head with a sheepish grin. "It's no problem. Kurotsuchi is still young, and I wouldn't be much help at home anyway."
Ōnoki nodded. "Also, assign someone to keep an eye on Rōshi and Han. We can't afford any of them sneaking out of the village during such critical times."
"Understood."
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Kirigakure.
Yagura walked alone into a secret chamber.
In the shadows, a masked shinobi sat on a stone throne. Beside him stood a figure wrapped in a massive Venus flytrap-like plant—a being of two halves.
"Obito, are you sure about involving Kirigakure?" Black Zetsu asked. "If we fail, your control over the Mizukage could be exposed."
"This is the best chance to defeat Mirai," Obito replied with a cold snort. "Even if we lose Kirigakure as a base, it doesn't matter."
White Zetsu grinned. "Obito, will you personally take action this time?"
Obito hesitated before answering firmly. "I am the mastermind behind all of the shinobi world's turmoil. I don't need to reveal myself."
"Are you sure you're not scared of Uchiha Mirai?" White Zetsu teased.
Obito clenched his fist. "Scared? Of him? He's nothing but a brute who relies on raw power."
"I'll outwit him with strategy."
He ran his hand over the numerous Sharingan implanted in his body. With so many escape options and his Mangekyō Sharingan, he felt invincible.
"If I can't overpower him, I'll outsmart him. And if all else fails, the Gedo Statue will ensure my survival. Once Uchiha Mirai is dead, I'll reign supreme in the shinobi world."
After a moment of thought, Obito asked, "How is Nagato doing?"
Black Zetsu answered, "Nagato has mastered the Rinnegan and has killed Hanzo of the Salamander, taking control of Amegakure."
"Recruiting allies is progressing well. We should have a strong roster soon."
Obito nodded, his mood slightly improved. With time, he believed he would eventually crush Uchiha Mirai beneath him.
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