I'm back again!

Standing on the gravel on the beach, Hei Jue looked back at the sea behind him with mixed emotions. He didn't expect that he would be back so soon.

Madara Uchiha left the big island where Kirigakure Village is located. His destination was the underground base in the Country of Grass, which is the real base camp.

Kuro Zetsu did not act together with Uchiha Madara. He could sneak underground at will, so he set off earlier and rushed faster.

Now, a question was posed in front of Black Zetsu, whether he should inform Kizaru and reveal to him Uchiha Madara's plan to die first and live second.

From the bottom of his heart, Kuro Zetsu didn't want to tell Kizaru, because compared to Kizaru, who had a mysterious background and was completely uncontrollable, Uchiha Madara was easier to control.

However, Black Zetsu is also wary of Kizaru's powerful strength and the secrets he holds about himself.

More importantly, Kizaru had left an unknown mark on his body. He didn't know what the consequences would be if he chose to hide it.

Hei Jue has been thinking about this issue all the way from Kirigakure to the mainland, but has never been able to make a decision.

Now, there is not much time left for Black Zetsu. He must make a judgment whether he should continue to betray Uchiha Madara?

Walking through the rubble and into the sparse woods, Hei Zetsu walked very slowly as he thought about this fatal problem.

It wasn't until he was about to walk out of the woods that Hei Zetsu made an uncomfortable decision to bring the news to Kizaru.

As long as he is still alive, there is still hope for everything. Even if Uchiha Madara fails, he can continue to wait until the day when Kizaru is gone, and then implement the plan again.

It was difficult before making the decision, but once he made the decision, Hei Zetsu no longer hesitated and dived directly underground, rushing towards the Leaf Village.

In Konoha, Kizaru is receiving the delegation from Sunagakure Village, headed by Chiyo the Fourth Kazekage, who has just arrived in the village.

The opportunity for his son and daughter-in-law to be resurrected, and after the garrison incident, Danzo assisted Chiyo in cleaning up Sunagakure Village. Under the leadership of Chiyo, Sunagakure Village has basically completely turned into Konoha, or Kizaru.

The factions took shape.

Sunagakure was originally the weakest among the five major ninja villages. Coupled with the daimyo and nobles of the Wind Country, who only wanted to enjoy themselves and their stingy faces, the Sunagakure ninjas headed by Chiyo and Ebizo were disappointed with the government of this country.

Extremely.

The nominal master of the country, as well as the biggest beneficiary of the country's stability, are unwilling to spend money and efforts to develop military force. Instead, they place their hopes on Konoha's garrison.

What else is worth protecting for such a great name and noble? Why is there any need to sacrifice one's life for them? If we truly unite with Konoha, wouldn't we be able to enjoy the same benefits and economic income as Konoha ninjas?

Such ideas, fueled by the cooperation of Sunagakure's senior management, were widely publicized by Danzo's spies in Sunagakure Village, brainwashing and influencing countless Sunagakure ninjas.

If Kizaru wants to annex the current Sunagakure Village, he can do so by sending a message. The ninjas of Sunagakure will happily eat pots of slurry to welcome the king's master.

For such people, the top management of Konoha, headed by Kizaru, pay much more attention and enthusiasm than Kumogakure and Iwagakure.

The top management of the village, including the heads of the medium and large ninja clans, all came out to warmly welcome Chiyo the Fourth Kazekage, as well as the representatives of the Sunagakure ninja clan who followed Chiyo.

Sunagakure's main purpose for coming to attend the Five Kage Conference this time was not to negotiate the crusade against Uchiha Madara. Their main purpose was to prepare for the future.

If one day, the Kingdom of Fire annexes the Kingdom of Wind, and Konohagakure Village annexes Sunagakure Village, how will they, the senior officials of Sunagakure, be accommodated? What kind of treatment will they enjoy?

These matters related to the core interests of the family's future are the real purpose of Sunagakure Village coming to Konoha with great fanfare.

Since Sunagakure and Konoha signed an unequal alliance treaty, Sunagakure's senior officials and the juniors of various ninja clans were first forcibly brought to the village to study by Konoha, and now they are sent to the village voluntarily, and even put forward opinions and ideas.

The change in wanting more study abroad places is exactly the process of change in Sunagakure Village's attitude towards Konoha.

These capitulation forces united under Chiyo's banner have the foresight to begin a planned transfer of assets to Konoha in the name of their juniors studying in Konoha and needing care.

This was evident from the fact that no one in the dozen or so Sunagakure delegation needed to arrange accommodation.

After the official reception ceremony, a dozen people from the Sunagakure delegation each went to live in the properties purchased by the family in Konoha.

The properties they bought were basically located in the central area of ​​Konoha, with excellent locations. Under normal circumstances, let alone people from outside the village, even the villagers of Konoha's own village would find it difficult to buy without certain connections and influence in the village.

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The reason why these families in Sunagakure can buy properties in these areas is very simple. They are all supported by Kizaru.

If anyone does a little research, they will find that the former owners of those properties basically belong to the Shimura and Senju clans.

"Sunagakure Village has ceased to exist in name only."

Representatives of Sunagakure came to Konoha, and naturally the Kage of the Five Great Nations, the Tsuchikage Onoki and the Third Raikage, as well as the Fourth Mizukage Tachibana Yagura also participated in the welcome.

Seeing the cordial relationship between the Sunagakure delegation and Konoha, and seeing that these Sunagakure representatives had properties in Konoha, Onoki made the most direct judgment without expression.

The Third Raikage on the side naturally saw it too. He was standing next to Ohnoki with a worried look on his face.

Konoha is already so strong, and now they add Sunagakure who has completely surrendered to them. How can the rest of the Ninja Village survive?

"In the current situation, we must unite to have a chance to survive Konoha's wolf ambitions." The third Raikage not only expressed his inner feelings, but also reminded the two Kages around him, especially the fourth Mizukage.

Tachibana Yagura.

The Fourth Mizukage Gotachibana Yagura, who had remained silent and had not yet completely come out of Uchiha Madara's conspiracy, nodded instinctively, seemingly in agreement.

But at the same time, what Kizaru told him in private has been lingering in his mind.

I can make you see your wife again, and I can also bring your wife back to life, the Fourth Mizukage! Do you still want to see your wife?

This sentence is like the devil's whisper, which has always been rooted in Goji Yagura's mind and cannot be dissipated.

"The Fourth Mizukage, if it's convenient, we can chat together." After looking at each other with the Third Raikage, Ohnoki took the initiative to walk to the side of the young Fourth Mizukage.

"Oh, okay!" Ohnoki said as he approached, causing Gobi Yagura to temporarily break away from the devil's whispers. He looked at the Tsuchikage beside him in a slightly panic.

Seeing the performance of Goju Yagura, Onoki kept a faint smile, but a trace of contempt flashed in the eyes of the Third Raikage.

Can such a person become the shadow of a village? Yes, he is the puppet Mizukage pushed up by Madara Uchiha using illusion. After this meeting, his position as Mizukage is not certain yet.

Can be saved.

This was the Third Raikage's evaluation of the Fourth Mizukage in front of him. He looked down upon this young man a little.

If Konoha hadn't brought too much pressure, he wouldn't have cooperated with such a young man who couldn't stand up.

An old fox Tsuchikage and a useless puppet Mizukage. Looking at his two allies, the Third Raikage felt pessimistic about the future competition with Konoha.

After bidding farewell to the Sunagakure Village delegation who went back to their respective homes, Kizaru dismissed the clan leaders of each ninja clan in the village and returned to the Hokage Building with the core senior officials.

"Uncle, help me keep an eye on the movements of the various ninja clans during this period, and don't allow them to conflict with Sunagakure's delegation." Sitting back in his seat, Kizaru gave the first order.

The merger of Sunagakure and Konoha is inevitable in the future. He doesn't know if anyone among the ninjas in the village has noticed this trend, but he has to be careful. Some smart ninjas have understood the trend and don't want outsiders.

People grab cakes.

There are different levels of intelligence. Some smart people appear to be smart and capable, but their vision is limited to the scope of one village and one clan.

There may be such a fool who seems smart but is actually doing bad things. For the immediate benefit of the family, he deliberately creates conflicts between Konoha and Sunagakure, thereby cutting off Sunagakure's great prospects of integrating into Konoha.

"Sarutobi-sensei, you should work harder these days. Go to the ninja clan more and see their attitude. Tell them that Sunagakure is Konoha's best ally. If we unite, we will benefit, if we divide, we will lose."

"I see."

"I'll be there."

"In addition, regarding the start time of the Five Shadows Conference, I plan to postpone it for a few days. I have sent people to Yuyin Village and informed Hanzo of Yuyin Village to come and participate."

Kizaru's arrangement was beyond the expectations of Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo. The two looked at each other, and after realizing that the other seemed to be unaware, they looked at Kizaru again.

"Kizaru, what's your intention?" Danzo asked directly.

"With the Rinnegan Eye back, Uchiha Madara knows about the convening of the Five Shadows Conference. With his arrogance, there is a great possibility that he will come to attack Konoha. I hope that when Uchiha Madara attacks the village, the Five Shadows will

The conference is still being held, and the shadows of other villages are still in Konoha.

Therefore, I want to postpone the Five Shadows Conference for a few more days to give Madara Uchiha some time to prepare." There is nothing to hide about this matter, Kizaru said directly.

"Other Kages may have opinions." Sarutobi Hiruzen raised the question, "I can try my best to persuade them to agree."

"Tell them that Uchiha Madara's strength is unfathomable. In order to defeat him, we must unite all the forces that can be united. Hanzo is very strong. He fought with me for more than ten rounds without losing. They call me the new ninja god. Then

Hanzo can be considered a demigod." Kizaru said with a smile.

"Kizaru, why are you sacrificing your own reputation and promoting Hanzo over this?" It was about Kizaru's reputation, but Danzo was not very willing.

"Uncle, do you think Hanzo is weak?"

"Not weak, very strong." Danzo couldn't deny this.

"I call my defeated general a demigod. Isn't this a way of promoting myself? How can I harm my reputation?"

Danzo, who was awakened by Kizaru's words, nodded speechlessly.

"Kizaru, if Uchiha Madara is really going to attack the village, should we notify and perform evacuation in advance?" Hiruzen Sarutobi was very concerned about the villagers.

"Of course, I plan to hold a village meeting tomorrow to announce Uchiha Madara's incident to the public, so that all villagers can take precautions in advance." Kizaru said.

"Who is responsible for the evacuation?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.

"Leave it to Hyuuga Hiashi to lead the Hyuga clan, and the middle and genin of the village will assist." Byakugan's search ability can prevent villagers with mobility issues from being left behind when evacuating.

"Tell Hizu that I want him to guarantee that when Uchiha Madara attacks the village, not a single non-combatant will die."

"I will inform Hizu," Sarutobi Hiruzen replied.

"Kizaru, when announcing Uchiha Madara's affairs to the outside world, do you need to monitor the Uchiha clan to prevent anyone from collaborating with the enemy and rebelling against the village?"

This sentence was asked by Danzo. If it had been the period when Sarutobi Hiruzen was the Hokage, Danzo would not have asked, but directly requested action.

However, before Kizaru came to power, he showed his closeness to the Uchiha clan, and after he came to power, he lifted all restrictions and surveillance on the Uchiha clan.
To be continued...