Crossover Anime: Plundering the Heavens and Building a Dimensional Empire

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Onoki could only sigh helplessly. He knew that now he could only place his hopes on the next generation. Iwagakure needed to vigorously develop the younger generation of ninjas and could not rely on the older and middle-aged generations, because it would be difficult for them to make breakthroughs.

Uchiha Hakubaku is a huge threat; he will be our greatest adversary.

No, it's not us, it's the greatest enemy of the ninja world.

A powerful figure like Madara Uchiha...

This era must never return.

Because there is no second Hashirama Senju.

……

Kirigakure Village.

The newly appointed Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, stared grimly at the secret report in his hand.

The above information concerns a secret operation by the Hidden Mist Anbu, which surprisingly involves the Three-Tails. The plan is to seal the Three-Tails inside a Konoha ninja, then send that ninja back to Konoha to release the tailed beast and destroy the village...

This plan is ridiculous.

Is this retaliation out of fear that Konoha won't launch a full-scale attack?

The key point is that they dared not inform me, the Mizukage, which shows they really don't take me seriously. Moreover, it was the Anbu who made the decision. So, was this a decision made by Suigetsu Hobuki, the head of the Anbu, or was it a plan set up by the Third Mizukage before his death, or was it a small action by some ninja clans in the village?

Yagura Karatachi couldn't understand it. More importantly, the plan had failed. The Anbu in charge of the operation had all lost contact, and there was no movement from Konoha. This meant that the Three-Tails had also died and would need to wait for some time to be resurrected.

No, there's an invisible giant hand inside the village, and I don't know who it is. I must take control of the Tailed Beast. Yagura Karatachi made up his mind at that moment.

Once the Three-Tails is resurrected, it must be found and sealed within one's own body to become a Jinchūriki and control the Three-Tails. Only then can one feel at ease.

Yagura Karatachi now only trusts himself. The village is currently in disharmony, with many voices, and he cannot be sure who is loyal to him, so he must acquire great power.

Three tails, is that all?

On the eve of Chapter 77, let's wait!

Yagura's decision was not made on a whim; after the disastrous defeat at Kirigakure, he discovered many problems.

Take the Kaguya and Hozuki clans as examples. They are very brave in battle, especially the Kaguya clan, but commanding these ninja clans is not easy.

Furthermore, the village's highest-ranking elder possesses power and status equal to that of the Mizukage, a position that naturally makes Yagura Karatachi uneasy.

However, as Yagura's gaze fell upon another piece of intelligence, the gloom in his heart vanished. He was delighted to see Kumogakure suffer a setback, simply because Kumogakure's consistent style was so repulsive.

They act like robbers, stealing whatever they want, wantonly robbing others of their secret techniques and bloodstains, and acting as if it's their right. How can such a face not be disgusting?

How could the Mizukage of Kirigakure not be happy about such a significant loss to Kumogakure?

Of course, while he was pleased, Yagura was even more wary of Konoha's strength.

The thought that Kirigakure had also lost its Mizukage, and that the original Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had already lost four members, leaving only three, and now two more had been lost, was truly giving Yagura Karatachi a headache.

"Compared to Hidden Clouds, Hidden Mist is hardly any better!"

After muttering to himself, Yagura got up and walked behind his desk. He stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the village shrouded in mist, and pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Somebody come!"

A member of the Hidden Mist Anbu appeared, kneeling behind Yagura Karatachi.

Yagura Karatachi didn't turn around. He kept looking out the window at the streets and buildings shrouded in mist. His baby face was furrowed as he fell into deep thought.

After a moment, he said in a deep voice, "Notify Elder Yuan Shi, Suigetsu Hozuki, Terumi Mei, and the clan leaders of all clans that I need to convene a meeting."

"Yes!"

The secret agent accepted the order and left.

……

A few minutes later.

The high-ranking members of the Fog Shadow Sect gathered in a large conference room.

"You all know about what happened in Konoha, right? If you don't, take a look at this latest intelligence report!" Yagura Karatachi, sitting in the main seat, spoke slowly.

"Lord Mizukage, where is Kirigakure now?" Mei Terumi asked anxiously, inquiring about their next move.

Yagura's eyes turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "The strength of Konoha is beyond our imagination. In this Shinobi World War, we did not gain any advantage, but compared with the disastrous defeat of Kumogakure, our losses are still within a controllable range. Although the losses are not low, at least we did not lose too many excellent ninjas, which is good."

Kirigakure suffered greatly, but Kumogakure suffered even more. Now, the war can basically be declared over, and the winner is Konoha.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Konoha is too powerful. We must change our original strategy. We can't continue in the Blood Mist Village. Some of the Third Hokage's policies need to be adjusted."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of all the high-ranking officials present changed.

Mei Terumi remained silent, truly not expecting that the Blood Mist Village of Kirigakure would come to an end. Did that mean the blockade would be lifted and Kirigakure would begin to have close communication with the outside world?

"Lord Mizukage, if we do this, wouldn't it be..." The head of the Kaguya clan stood up. He was a staunch fighter and had no objection to this policy, since the strong were respected after all.

Only the winners survive.

"Clan Chief Kaguya, I am the Mizukage!" Yagura Karatachi knew what the clan chief Kaguya meant and immediately interrupted him.

Then he continued, "In addition, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist need to select a new batch of elites, so this selection process will be handled by Mei Terumi. As for the peace talks with Konoha, we should first communicate with Konoha to see if the peace talks can proceed."

Mei Terumi never expected that this matter would fall on her shoulders, but since it was the Mizukage's order, she naturally had to carry it out. What she was more concerned about now was the peace talks with Konoha.

Can these peace talks proceed?

Will things get turbulent again in Konoha?

The corrupt dealings between the Uchiha clan and the Konoha leadership are something smaller countries may not be aware of, but larger countries certainly are, especially the four major powers, who are undoubtedly aware of it.

Spies from various countries are not to be underestimated, especially since the conflict between the Konoha leadership and the Uchiha clan is common knowledge within Konoha and there is no intention of hiding it.

Therefore, it's hard not to know, but if Konoha were to experience internal strife, could the peace talks still continue?

Of course, these things are not Mei Terumi's concern; she still needs to focus on the affairs of Kirigakure.

The selection of the new Seven Ninja Swordsmen is a matter of utmost importance.

She has to get it done.

……

Konoha Village.

News of the defeat of the Hidden Cloud Village had already spread far and wide.

The Uchiha clan's genius ninja, the newly appointed clan head Uchiha Hakumaki, together with Tsunade, the princess of the Senju clan and one of the Legendary Sannin, killed the Fourth Raikage, routed three thousand elite Kumogakure soldiers, and captured the Two-Tails Jinchuriki...

These rumors have already caused quite a stir, and everyone in the village, from ninjas to villagers, is talking about it.

The key figures being discussed, Bai Mu and Tsunade, have arrived in Konoha today.

Upon Bai Mu's return, he went straight back to his clan's territory, while Tsunade went back to her own home.

But Esdeath and Alice Lise followed her.

"Lord Bai Mu."

The young Uchiha members quickly surrounded him, most of whom were members of the White Flame Society and had pledged their loyalty to Bai Mu.

"Well, everyone, let's go back first. The glory of the Uchiha clan will be even more brilliant under my leadership. Now all you should do is wait."

Bai Mu smiled at the group of Uchiha who were loyal to him, said some kind words, and then told them to go back to their respective places. He said that someone would inform them of what to do later.

Uchiha Natsumi quickly walked up, following behind Shiramu and reporting the situation: "Lord Shiramu, those old stubborns of Uchiha Setsuna have been causing trouble quite a bit, but we have already taken forceful measures."

"Oh, I see."

Bai Mu nodded, indicating that he understood.

Uchiha Natsumi continued, "The Uchiha clan members who fought on the eastern front in the Land of Whirlpools have been returning one after another. Uchiha Fugaku is currently in a rather negative mood, but some of his close associates are still communicating closely with him. We have placed him under close surveillance, and will take action if necessary..."

Upon hearing this, Bai Mu immediately interrupted: "No need, remember, there's no need to do that. He's not a threat now, but rather useful to us. His existence will make him a target for some monsters and demons, and there will always be some people who can't recognize him and will flock to him. When the time comes, we'll close the net."

If Fugaku Uchiha is alive, he will become a symbol, and some fools who cannot recognize their own limitations will defect to his side. That will be the time for us to purge the parasites.

"Lord Bai Mu, you are too wise." Uchiha Natsumi flattered him directly, saying that Bai Mu was wise and powerful, and that he himself was not even one ten-thousandth as good.

"Alright, go and get ready. Tomorrow is the day the big show begins, the day that will decide the future of Konoha," Bai Mu said, waving his hand.

"Yes, Lord Bai Mu!" Upon hearing this, Uchiha Natsumi immediately stood up straight, looking at Bai Mu with a devout expression.

Chapter 78 You can't blame me just because your son died, can you?

With Bai Mu and Tsunade back, tonight in Konoha is destined to be anything but peaceful.

The Hyuga, Aburame, Inuzuka, and other clans are all taking this matter very seriously, and these clans have already received the latest news from their clansmen on the front lines.

Tsunade convened a meeting of Jonin at the front lines, proposing the idea of ​​changing the Hokage and making it clear that she wanted to become Hokage herself.

This news left all the major ninja clans bewildered, wondering why Tsunade would do such a thing, since she would have had a much better chance even if she hadn't done it.

But your blatant demand for the Third Hokage to step down is truly unreasonable for someone of your status.

Because you are the Hokage's disciple, the Third Hokage could abdicate, but he couldn't be forced to step down, especially not by his own disciple. This...

Clearly, such an event has a significant impact.

Meanwhile, before the various ninja clans could figure out what was happening, the Hokage Building was brightly lit.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo, and others gathered in the office, each with a solemn expression, clearly already aware of the details of the meeting Tsunade convened at the front lines.

18 "Tsunade is truly lawless. Change the Hokage? Does she even have the qualifications?" Danzo was furious. If Tsunade succeeded, he would surely die a horrible death.

Hiruzen Sarutobi could tolerate him, but Tsunade wouldn't, not to mention the Uchiha clan...

No one knows what that evil Uchiha brat, Uchiha Hakumu, is thinking.

But it is clear that Tsunade's transformation is inextricably linked to him.

"qualifications?"

Mitokado Homura pushed up his glasses and said calmly, "Perhaps she really does, because of her background, but we can't just sit here and wait to die."

Tsunade comes from a very noble family.

But things are different now. The Senju clan has declined, and there are no longer any Senju clan members in Konoha. Most of them have integrated into Konoha and are mostly commoners.

The Senju clan is no longer the powerful clan it once was during the Warring States period. Tsunade has been traveling abroad for many years, and her influence has diminished. Even if she achieves military merit this time, what influence does she still have after being away from the village for so many years?