Evil Uchiha Itsuki

Facing Itsuki, the members of the Akatsuki had extremely clear gazes.

Sometimes, he wanted to ask, "You're so arrogant, does your family know?"

Fine!

When confronted with Itsuki's arrogance, they dared not ask.

Anyway, after Nagato left, everyone felt that Itsuki had become even more domineering and arrogant.

Whether that was a good thing or not, they didn't know.

After all, although the members of the Akatsuki were unruly, they weren't entirely seeking death.

However!

In front of Itsuki, even these S-rank rogue ninjas from various nations... it was as if the Akatsuki had become entirely his domain.

"Disperse!"

Itsuki said calmly, "There aren't many Tailed Beasts left. Within six months, capture them all, and then we'll initiate the Eye of the Moon Plan."

"If anyone encounters any difficulties, you can contact me through the rings."

Hmph!

The Akatsuki members almost snorted aloud.

They were all S-rank rogue ninjas. Oh, wait, Itsuki wasn't. Not only was he not one of them, but he was also a First Hokage. 

What a joke!

But!

That wasn't a reason for them to ask him for help.

They were all proud S-rank rogue ninjas, each with their own pride.

Tailed Beasts were hard to deal with, but was that really a reason?

They didn't care.

Asking for help would be the most shameful thing.

They could handle it on their own!

"Alright, then disperse!"

With that, Itsuki left, taking Konan with him.

Six months!

Not only was it time for Obito, but also time for Itsuki.

Itsuki had reasons to believe that Obito would certainly contact some of the Akatsuki members.

These people held no loyalty toward him.

They would definitely tell Obito everything!

Then.

Within those six months, they would do their best to strengthen themselves and prepare to destroy their enemies.

These six months would at least create an illusion... "I still have time!"

Itsuki had to increase his strength to attain the Rinnegan within these six months!

[Uchiha Itsuki!]

[Age: 17]

[Ninjutsu: Level 7 (7%)]

[Taijutsu: Level 6 (39%)]

[Genjutsu: Level 7 (33%)]

[Kekkei Genkai: Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan (Visual Power: Level 7 (95%))]

[Chakra: 24 units (24%)]

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[Ninjutsu]

[Fire Release]

[Great Fireball Technique: Level 7 (27%)]

[Phoenix Flower Jutsu: Level 7 (25%)]

[Dragon Fire Technique: Level 7 (54%)]

...

[Water Release]

[Water Bullet Jutsu: Level 7 (10%)]

[Water Dragon Bullet Technique: Level 7 (11%)]

...

[Lightning Release]

...

[Earth Release]

...

[Sage Mode: Level 7 (90%)]

[Flying Thunder God Technique: Level 7 (27%)]

[Chakra: 248,346 points!]

His visual power had taken a huge leap.

Because of Konan!

At that time, he was really worried about Konan's safety. The intense emotions had triggered him, causing his strength to increase rapidly.

Not only had his visual power increased, but his chakra had also significantly improved.

He was at 95% of Level 7.

Itsuki took a deep breath.

He was close to Level 8.

Would Level 8 be the Rinnegan?

It should be!

Moreover!

He might not need to rely solely on this method to reach the Rinnegan.

He had other ways!

Swoosh!

Itsuki, along with Konan, returned to the leader's office in Amegakure.

It was a very secret office.

Only a few in Amegakure knew about it.

Even though it was the leader's office, Nagato rarely came here.

He spent most of his time with the shell of the Ten-Tails.

"Calm down first!"

Itsuki set Konan on a nearby chair and looked at her, saying, "I know Nagato's gone, and you're deeply saddened, but don't lose your composure. Without reason, nothing can be accomplished."

His tone was somber, with an indescribable emotion brewing within.

He thought about the original story's Nagato trio.

Their lives were overshadowed by darkness and filled with tragedy.

Even Konan, who survived until the end...

Furthermore, Itsuki found it a little hard to understand.

Yahiko was driven to his death—that's one thing.

It was too ordinary, and he died too soon.

Nagato had gone through so much, yet he was moved by Naruto's speeches.

He abandoned the darkness and turned to the light!

Tch!

Was Nagato really dark?

Konoha was responsible for killing his parents!

It's possible that the very people Nagato revived were among those responsible.

Additionally.

After all the suffering Nagato endured, if he were so easily moved, why did he attack Jiraiya?

Oh, because you believed that once the Eye of the Moon Plan was completed, everyone would live happily in their dreams? Then how did Naruto's words defeat you?

And Konan...

You woke up too, so what did Obito do to hinder you?

You used six billion explosive tags to kill him!?

How deep was your grudge!

How immense was your hatred!

It would've made more sense to kill Danzo instead, right?

Itsuki pondered. Obito had indeed used Nagato and his group, but was that really a reason?

Wasn't following Obito their choice?

Obito never really forced them!

They should hate the big villages that turned Amegakure into a battlefield, not Obito.

It was all so confusing!

His head hurt!

Itsuki sighed.

The Shinobi World truly was a strange place.

Itsuki could only move forward with his own ideas.

Additionally.

Itsuki had a secret he could never reveal.

He liked all these women, but he didn't dare to trust them completely.

Who knows if one of them would snap and think he was the root cause of all the chaos, deciding to take him out?

He thought about a show he used to like.

**Attack on Titan**!

At first, it was a masterpiece!

But later on...

In the end...

He quickly skimmed through the finale and almost smashed his computer.

Out of respect for the brilliance of the first season, he admitted that his own twisted perspective made it hard to understand normal people's thoughts.

Thus, he couldn't comprehend the saint-like thinking of those in the latter parts of the series.

"Don't worry, Itsuki!"

A faint smile appeared on Konan's beautiful face as she said, "Even if it's just to avenge Nagato, I will remain absolutely calm. I've been through countless wars. I know that without calmness, one won't survive long."

"Sigh!"

A deep sigh came from Itsuki.

He had read the original story, but unfortunately, everything now had little to do with it.

Where the ninja world would go, he had no idea.

The only thing he could do was strengthen himself.

Sitting at Nagato's desk, Itsuki began writing a letter.

At this point, he should have returned to Konoha, but he couldn't leave Konan behind, so he had to deliver orders through letters.

As for how to deliver them...

In Itsuki's collection of summoning creatures, there was still the option of ninja cats.

Moreover, all the letters were encrypted. Even if someone else found them, they wouldn't be able to decipher them.

Because of this, the ninja world was about to be engulfed in flames again.

Itsuki wasn't going to start the war, but for the tailed beasts, those ninja villages wouldn't just sit idly by.

...

The villages of Sunagakure, Konoha, and Kirigakure formed a line.

Their offensive-defensive alliance was officially complete!

Although...

Sunagakure had been the weakest of the five great ninja villages and had gone through the death of its Kazekage and the return of the hero Pakura, who took control amidst the chaos, it still remained a top-tier village.

The village leader was called the Kage!

And there was a tailed beast within the village!

Hidden Fire, although a newly formed ninja village, was centered around the Uchiha clan and integrated many other ninja clans.

The name Uchiha was known by all in the ninja world!

Moreover, this village had defeated Leaf Village multiple times, and its current leader, Uchiha Itsuki, was now subtly regarded as the strongest ninja in the world.

Thus, Hidden Fire leader called himself Mokukage.

The First Kage of Hidden Fire!

This village also had a tailed beast.

Kirigakure, an island village, was known across the ninja world for its "Village of the Bloody Mist," which had severely drained its resources.

However, despite the internal strife, the village still had many ninjas.

Their leader was the Mizukage!

And there was a tailed beast in the village!

These three villages had now formed an alliance, and the damage they could inflict on the ninja world was unimaginable.

On the other side, Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and the Leaf were furious.

Especially Konoha, as it now had to face the attack of three villages.

And behind them were Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

Iwagakure was manageable, but Kumogakure had just fought them, and they had killed thousands of their ninjas.

If given the chance, Kumogakure certainly wouldn't hesitate to strike back.

Thus…

Early in the morning, all the higher-ups of Konoha gathered.

Their faces were marked by exhaustion and helplessness.

"Kakashi, can't we form an alliance?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up at Kakashi.

This wasn't the first time he'd asked this.

And the potential allies weren't Konoha but Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

"I've already sent the message. Iwagakure is open to the idea, but Kumogakure…"

Kakashi shook his head helplessly.

"Are they crazy?"

Koharu Utatane fumed, "Don't they realize how much of a threat Konoha's alliance is to them? And they're still thinking about how to fight the Leaf?"

How could they not know?

But sometimes, hatred blinds everything.

Konoha's alliance was indeed a threat, but that was a concern for the future.

Right now?

Most ninjas in Kumogakure only saw the thousands of comrades killed by the Leaf.

"Hmph!"

Danzo Shimura snorted coldly and sneered, "When Konoha fought Kumogakure and won, weren't you all happy? Why so angry now?"

His words were a direct jab at Kakashi.

Kakashi remained unmoved, silently staring at the map before him.

Others couldn't hold back.

Inuzuka Tsume snorted coldly and said in an icy tone, "Even if Konoha is wiped out, we'd still fight that battle. It was a matter of our dignity, unlike some who have no pride."

She was the representative of the Inuzuka clan.

A special jonin of Konoha.

In terms of offensive capability, she was stronger than many jonin, and her attacks were doubly fierce.

"Enough!"

Seeing another argument about to break out, Hiruzen quickly interrupted.

"There's no point in arguing now. We need to figure out what to do."

He looked at Kakashi and said, "You're the Hokage now. You need to come up with a plan, and of course, we will support you."

Kakashi glanced at him but remained silent.

Support?

Ha!

How much support he would get depended on their mood.

Kakashi felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him.

If he'd known being Hokage was this hard, he'd never have taken the job.

Should he move his plan forward?

Damn it, I'm reaching my limit.

"This isn't the right time for more fighting," Kakashi's tired voice broke the silence. "Konoha's position is awkward, and our options are limited. We need to stay quiet for now."

"Quiet?"

Hiruzen frowned. "Won't that just give Konoha more time to grow?"

"Konoha needs time too," Kakashi sighed. "I've said it before, don't focus too much on Hidden Fire. That village is like a porcupine. You never know when you'll get hurt. What we need to do now is focus on our own development."

"Konoha needs time to recover."

"Hmph!"

Danzo snorted disdainfully.

Of course, he didn't want to stay quiet.

He had his own plans, and any silence would expose him.

Especially now, when who knew how many people were watching him.

The Inuzuka, the Aburame, the Yamanaka…

Those bastards. Were they all bored?

"Stop snorting!"

This time, Kakashi didn't remain silent. He looked directly at Danzo and said, "With Konoha's current overall strength, we've already lost the initiative."

He subtly glanced at Hiruzen.

Thank this old man. After losing a few thousand in the internal conflict, and then losing a few thousand more during the attack on Konoha, the village was drained.

Even Konoha couldn't withstand that kind of loss.

Inuzuka Tsume immediately added, "Hokage, please take care of your health. Konoha is at a critical moment."

"Don't worry."

Kakashi let out a deep sigh.

Was I tricked into becoming Hokage?

At the same time...

Ōnoki of Iwagakure and the Fourth Raikage A of Kumogakure were also staring at the ninja world map in silence.

Even the Raikage wasn't an exception.

Although he had just roared at Konoha, he couldn't ignore Konoha either.

"Damn that woman!"

After a long pause...

The Raikage finally spoke, his expression twisted in anger, "Pakura and Mei Terumi! Are they handing their villages over to Hidden Fire?"

After Kirigakure was unsealed, some information had been made public.

Including the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi!

They couldn't hide the Mizukage's identity forever.

"That's not necessarily the case," Mabui replied calmly. "It's said that right after Kirigakure's unsealing, Hidden Fire sent them a billion ryo to help with reconstruction. The relationship between the two can't simply be reduced to something between a man and a woman."

"Hmph!"

The Raikage snorted, "Mabui, don't doubt it. I'm a hundred percent sure that Uchiha Itsuki, that bastard, is…"

"Raikage!"

Mabui interrupted him, "But, from that we can see that Kirigakure is severely weakened after the Bloody Mist. Otherwise, Hidden Fire, a village in dire need of development, wouldn't have sent them so much money and resources."

Hidden Fire contribution seemed enormous to any village.

The Fourth Raikage remained silent for a long time, then suddenly said, "Can we send troops to test them?"

Wow!

Classic Raikage, all muscle.

Mabui took a deep breath and slowly said, "Raikage, we've just finished fighting the Leaf. We lost heavily, and you just openly challenged them. If we send troops now to test Kirigakure..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but the look she gave the Raikage made the veins on his forehead bulge.

It was as if he had said something utterly ridiculous.