Orochimaru's Base.
Ryujiro had agreed to meet with Konan.
It was somewhat unexpected that Konan wanted to meet him, as in the original anime, she dedicated her life to protecting the Akatsuki.
However, she met her end at the hands of Obito.
If Obito hadn't used Izanagi, Konan might have had a chance against him.
The sight of countless explosive tags covering the area was indeed shocking to Ryujiro.
Kira stood by his brow suddenly twitching.
"They're here."
Space tore open, and a spatial portal slowly emerged. Ryujiro walked out unhurriedly.
Space-time ninjutsu?
Konan was visibly surprised by this sight.
Their intelligence hadn't mentioned anything about Ryujiro being capable of space-time ninjutsu.
How many more abilities was he hiding?
"Konan, nice to meet you."
Ryujiro smiled faintly.
So, this was the man who has been playing the Akatsuki for fools.
Konan felt a pang of unease. The aura Ryujiro exuded wasn't even as intense as the towering creature beside him.
His deep green eyes, framed by spectacles, made him look more like a gentle scholar.
It's hard to imagine that Nagato lost to him.
Just how terrifying was his power?
With a thud, Konan dropped to her knees.
Even Orochimaru, standing by, was a bit surprised.
Ryujiro frowned, "What are you doing?"
He didn't like this reaction.
Although he knew Konan needed his help, she seemed to misunderstand the nature of his relationship with the Akatsuki.
Did she think getting on her knees would earn his sympathy?
"I..."
"I have no other choice."
"I'm no match for that guy. The organization Nagato and Yahiko founded has been taken over by him, and I can't stand it!"
"Ever since Nagato got involved with that guy, the peace Akatsuki hoped for has been derailed."
"It's all my fault! If I had persuaded Nagato earlier, maybe none of this would have happened."
Konan wanted to continue, but when she looked up, she was stunned.
What kind of eyes are those?
Ryujiro's eyes showed no emotion; instead, they were as cold as ice.
"Showing your weakness so easily in front of others, do you think I would sympathize with you?" Ryujiro continued.
"All tragedies stem from one's own weakness. Asking for help and showing your weakness is just a joke."
"If you truly want revenge, why don't you become stronger? Strive to be stronger, to try harder."
Konan, biting her lip, trembled as she spoke, "It's useless. That guy isn't an ordinary person. The gap between us is insurmountable."
"Have you tried? Have you ever given it your all?"
"All this time, you've been under the protection of those two. Without them, have you given up on yourself?"
Ryujiro was disappointed in Konan.
If she had shown a desire for revenge and a thirst for power, perhaps Ryujiro might have helped her.
But ultimately, their relationship was that of enemies.
Why should he help her just because she showed her weakness?
Indeed, the strong may help the weak, but that's based on the mood of the strong.
Konan's actions did nothing to pique Ryujiro's interest.
Konan hung her head low. Ryujiro's words shattered her inner defenses.
She had thought about trying, even preparing tens of thousands of explosive tags, but they were useless against that guy.
She lived on, bearing her hatred, hoping to get Ryujiro's help. Now she realized it was all just a joke.
When she looked up, Ryujiro's figure was already gone.
Orochimaru's gaze toward Konan also grew colder, "Ryujiro has already left."
"You should leave too."
"If you had shown a desire for revenge and an unyielding spirit for power from the beginning, perhaps Ryujiro might have been moved by compassion."
"But as you are now, you don't interest Ryujiro at all."
Orochimaru understood. Ryujiro admired madmen like himself, those who had an eternal desire and an unyielding spirit towards their own fate.
Ryujiro despised pretentious people or those who acted weakly, and the side Konan showed was what Ryujiro disliked the most.
Konan bit her lip, clearly unwilling to accept this.
But what good does it do?
Even if she shows a different attitude in front of Ryujiro again, the result would be the same.
Deep down, Konan was still weak.
Nagato and Yahiko had always been her spiritual pillars.
Once they completely disappeared, her masked strength was torn apart, revealing her true weakness.
She got up from the ground, her eyes staring blankly into the distance.
What path should she take next?
Konan walked out in a daze, her eyes losing their original shine.
"Find a place to hide."
"Soon, the shinobi world will undergo a great upheaval unlike any in the past century."
Orochimaru left this sentence and turned back to the base.
Konan suddenly stopped, wanting to call out to him.
But in the end, she swallowed her question.
A great upheaval unlike any in the past century?
What were Ryujiro and Orochimaru planning?
From the way that monster looked at Ryujiro, Konan already knew that it wasn't Orochimaru who created the monster.
It was Ryujiro.
That kind of monster definitely possesses power comparable to a Tailed Beast.
Would he stir up the shinobi world? Would he change the entire world, for good?
.....
Land of Lightning, the four Kage gathered together.
They were all renowned figures in the shinobi world, standing at the pinnacle of power, respected and feared.
A Kage, the sole leader of a ninja village.
"Raikage, your village wants to drag us into this, simply because you can't swallow your anger from Konoha."
"For this war, your village should be at the forefront, taking the lead!"
Despite his raspy voice, Onoki, even at his advanced age, was not inferior to any Kage present in terms of power.
A narrowed his eyes, glancing coldly at Onoki.
This old fool, even at a time like this, didn't miss a chance to weaken the strength of the Cloud ninja village.
"No problem, but I have one condition."
A agreed without hesitation.
This surprised both Onoki and Mei.
Was he really willing to sacrifice his village's ninjas to take the lead?
What was the Raikage up to?
"What condition?"
Onoki and Mei spoke simultaneously, exchanging glances.
A took a deep breath and solemnly said, "I will command the Allied Shinobi Forces in this war!"
What?!
Onoki and Mei Terumi's faces changed instantly.
Among them, only Gaara remained unaffected.
As the Kazekage, he mainly prioritized the interests of the Sand Village.
Moreover, he had no intention of participating heavily in this war.
As for his attitude, the other three Kage dismissed him as a mere naive boy, barely worth their attention.
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"Supreme Commander?"
Mei and Onoki didn't look pleased.
The Supreme Commander would command not only the Cloud Village ninjas but also the ninjas of the Hidden Stone and Hidden Mist villages, all under A's command.
As the leaders of their villages, how could they allow the leader of another village to command their ninja forces?
Before Mei and Onoki could voice their objections, A continued, "If you disagree, then your ninja forces can take on the vanguard role."
Mei and Onoki's faces turned even grimmer. Onoki especially, as his clever plan had been turned against him by A.
"Kazekage, don't you have anything to say?"
Onoki frowned as he looked at Gaara, who seemed indifferent.
What was the Hidden Sand Village thinking, appointing such a young kid as Kazekage?
It seemed the Hidden Sand was truly useless now.
Gaara glanced at Onoki calmly and said, "I have no objections to Raikage being the Supreme Commander."
This…
Mei and Onoki mentally cursed Gaara numerous times.
As a village leader, do you have no sense of responsibility?
A was quite surprised at Gaara's response, not expecting the Kazekage of the Hidden Sand Village to have no objections.
This kid has his likable points after all.
But ultimately, he's just a powerful kid. A saw no sense of responsibility in Gaara to carry the weight of a Kage.
The Hidden Sand Village wasn't much after all.
Mei and Onoki were left speechless as Gaara's lack of opposition made it harder for them to object.
This kid didn't seem like a proper Kage at all.
The vanguard forces…
Frankly, neither Mei nor Onoki wanted to sacrifice their ninjas just for a commander position.
Raikage might talk about cherishing his subordinates, but in reality, he was still sacrificing his ninjas for power.
Let him have the Supreme Commander position.
As village leaders, they could still command their ninjas.
As long as no major issues arose, it didn't matter if Ay was the Supreme Commander.
"I have no objections," they both finally conceded, exchanging glances.
A's mouth curled into a smile, which he quickly replaced with a stern expression.
"Then, in three days, the Allied Shinobi Forces will launch an attack on Konoha!"
....
Three days later, shocking news spread throughout the ninja world.
The four great ninja villages had unanimously declared war on Konoha.
This news caused an uproar in the shinobi world.
Some were afraid, some excited, and others wanted to see Konoha destroyed.
Konoha, with its fertile lands and rich resources, had long been envied.
At this moment, all the Jonin and elite ninjas of Konoha were gathered in a large conference room.
Most wore green flak jackets, but Hinata and Ryujiro stood out in different attire.
Of course, no one had any objections to them.
To Konoha, Ryujiro and Hinata were their trump cards.
Every face was solemn.
This was the Fourth Great Ninja War, and the ninja armies of the four great villages were already moving towards the borders of the Land of Fire.
They were determined to destroy Konoha.
Even if they couldn't completely destroy it, they wanted to severely weaken it.
The era of Konoha being the strongest ninja village was nearing its end.
"Everyone should be here," Tsunade said, scanning the room seriously.
"The forces of the four great ninja villages will reach Konoha in less than two days.
During this time, we must prepare to protect Konoha and the Land of Fire."
"This is the greatest crisis in Konoha's history."
Except for Ryujiro, even Hinata looked uncharacteristically serious.
Especially Kakashi, who knew all too well the tragedies brought by war.
In the last war, he had lost his two best friends, one of whom died by his own hand...
Kakashi clenched his fists. Such things wouldn't happen again.
He was capable of protecting Konoha now.
The once bustling streets of Konoha were now silent, with doors and windows shut tightly.
The villagers were no longer in their homes, having been moved to safe places by the ninjas and Anbu of Konoha.
In the event of war, their safety couldn't be guaranteed.
Konoha had to join forces and ask for help with the Land of Fire to resist the allied shinobi forces.
"Ryujiro, do you have anything to say?" Tsunade asked, looking at Ryujiro.
At that moment, all the Jonin's eyes turned to Ryujiro.
This young man had become a legend in Konoha, saving it time and again.
Now, Konoha seemed to have an air of leadership because of him.
However, when everyone was expecting Ryujiro to say something, he simply remained relaxed, arms crossed, speaking slowly.
"I have nothing to say, but I do have a reminder."
"What is it?" everyone asked curiously, looking at Ryujiro.
Ryujiro's gaze sharpened, and he spoke seriously.
"If anything, unexpected happens on the battlefield, do not panic, do not fear. Just trust me."
The room fell silent as they all stared blankly at Ryujiro.
Unexpected things often happen on the battlefield, but Ryujiro's words seemed to be warning them that something unpredictable would indeed happen once the war started.
Why was Ryujiro reminding them? What did he intend to do?
Just trust him?
Ryujiro had done nothing to lose their trust. After all, he was Konoha's hero.
So far, Ryujiro had done nothing to harm Konoha's interests.
From the ninja academy to now, they had watched his growth.
He was as reliable as ever.
"I trust Ryujiro," said Might Guy first, Ryujiro being his student.
Though this kid always gave off an air of mystery, Guy trusted Ryujiro.
Konoha had been saved multiple times by him.
One after another, other Jonins voiced their agreement. They all trusted Ryujiro.
Tsunade looked at the many ninjas who trusted Ryujiro and couldn't help but sigh.
This kid was very popular.
"In that case, everyone, be prepared. In two days, we will face the combined forces of the four great ninja villages!"
Tsunade said loudly, her voice heavy with the gravity of the situation.
They then began formulating their strategy to deal with the unprecedented alliance of the four great ninja villages against Konoha.
This time, it was the first time that the four major ninja villages had united to confront Konoha.
They had to take this seriously.
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