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Cloud Shinobi Village, as long as the ninja was not in the 800 list, all became ordinary villagers.
Here came a huge, complete wash.
However, there were still some ninjas out on missions, probably around 200 people, but Kitahara Hitoshi did not want to wait for them, so he turned back to the village.
He left a password behind.
He instructed that the ninjas who later returned to Cloud Shinobi Village should go to Konoha and report there themselves.
---
Then Cloud Shinobi Village really had no value in existence.
It was only using forty thousand villagers to threaten them.
The remaining 800 ninjas had been taken to Konoha, and the rest were ordinary people with no combat power.
For the ninjas who were lucky enough not to return to the village yet, when they came back, the entire village kowtowed and begged them to think for the sake of the village and voluntarily give up their chakra to become ordinary villagers.
"Kitahara Hitoshi is the devil."
"No, the devil is not as scary as him."
"The devil would cry when seeing this."
This was not just cutting off Cloud Shinobi Village, but cutting off their descendants directly.
Yet no one dared to say these words openly.
---
After doing this, Kitahara Hitoshi threw the Ten Tails at Cloud Shinobi Village but took back the Eight Tails.
The Eight Tails, after recovering somewhat, became a mount and began carrying Kitahara Hitoshi and the others.
The reason for not using Tobirama's Flying Thunder God was because he had to bring back 800 ninjas from Cloud Shinobi Village and needed to punish them by making them run behind Eight Tails.
Now, Kitahara Hitoshi and the others were actually riding on the shoulders of Eight Tails.
Eight Tails was struggling to move forward.
During the hurried journey, Xiaoqun's live broadcast had long since ended.
But Tobirama did not mind because he had already been unearthed and could continue to contact Kitahara Hitoshi.
Kakashi was very mindful, realizing that since the various assets of the current Cloud Shinobi Village were being brought to Konoha, he might have to participate in the statistics.
He feared he would have to start his secretarial career immediately.
"The energy of the tailed beasts is really limitless."
"Even with such injuries, they can recover quickly," said Senju Tobirama. "I really want to study tailed beasts closely."
"When you say something like that, pay attention to your state," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
Senju Tobirama's state was indeed bad.
Probably because Rinnegan was linked to the power of the ĹŚtsutsuki clan, even after the black rods were pulled out, the holes where they had pierced Tobirama's body remained.
Thus, even though Tobirama was speaking, he was still leaking chakra.
His back and abdomen had been pierced by Uchiha Madara's black rods.
Large gaping holes remained.
"Forehead..."
"Let me see..."
"When we return to the village, catch a bandit and help me use Impure World Reincarnation," Tobirama said.
"But how did Uchiha Madara appear through Impure World Reincarnation?"
"Shit..."
Tobirama suddenly cursed. "It must be that Orochimaru guy!"
Orochimaru had stolen Tobirama's Impure World Reincarnation.
Tobirama's forbidden technique was not something that just anyone could learn. Currently, aside from Tobirama himself, only Orochimaru and Kitahara Hitoshi, who had been taught directly, knew it.
However, from the situation on Uchiha Madara's side, it was definitely not made by the two of them, so most likely it was Orochimaru.
Eight Tails listened silently.
It was now completely convinced.
Whether or not the ninja world fell into chaos depended on Konoha.
Every time, it was Konoha's people stirring things up.
"I was very busy today," Kitahara Hitoshi said. "I am going to apply for a long vacation and occasionally take Hinata on missions, alright?"
"No problem, no problem," Tobirama replied quickly.
Big Brother had now admitted he might not be able to beat Uchiha Madara.
But Kitahara Hitoshi had saved face for him by beating up Uchiha Madara, proving that their judgment had been correct.
Kitahara Hitoshi was not only from the future but also had more potential and talent than his elder brother.
---
Meanwhile, Konoha was still worrying: was it really happening?
A powerful village like Cloud Shinobi Village had fallen to the bottom of the five great ninja villages in half a day.
Tobirama no longer doubted that Kitahara Hitoshi had the power to bring the Konoha building back to its former glory.
Thus, everyone finally arrived at Konoha thanks to the rush of Eight Tails.
However, it was already nightfall.
"Tailed beast..."
The sudden appearance of Eight Tails shocked the gatekeepers Izumo and Kotetsu, but what shocked them even more was that the Second Hokage had many holes all over his body.
And behind Eight Tails were eight hundred ninjas from Cloud Shinobi Village.
"Calm down."
"Nothing bad happened."
Terumi Mei of Kirigakure spoke.
Unlike others, she and Ohnoki had already been waiting at the entrance of Konoha for a long time.
"You guys are direct," Tobirama said.
He knew his current appearance was too frightening, so he immediately used the Transformation Technique to create the illusion of being uninjured.
He was now talking to two shadows.
Or rather, the only two remaining shadows.
The Tsuchikage and the Mizukage.
The Raikage was gone, and the Sand Shinobi Village had fallen, its Kazekage reduced to a puppet.
So now only the Tsuchikage and the Mizukage remained truly conscious among the Five Great Ninja Villages.
"After all, Kitahara-kun shines again," Terumi Mei said.
"I want to confirm that my eyesight is fine," Terumi Mei added.
Tobirama said nothing.
The higher-ups knew Mizukage was shameless sometimes.
But he also understood that these two were working hard for the survival of their own villages.
Thinking about it, he felt helpless. After three grand battles in the ninja world, the pattern of the Five Great Ninja Villages had hardly changed. Now, two major powers were lost within a week.
So the desperation of Mizukage and Tsuchikage was understandable.
"..."
Terumi Mei walked up to Kitahara Hitoshi. "Can you give me a little time?"
"I want to ask a few questions," she said.
Her body emitted a light fragrance, similar to the scent of peach blossoms.
"Yes," Kitahara Hitoshi replied.
He never disliked beautiful women.
Meanwhile, the Second Hokage returned to the Hokage office building. They had a lot of things to handle, including arrangements for the captured Cloud Shinobi, ensuring they would not rebel, controlling their numbers, gathering intelligence, and placing them in suitable locations.
These matters were urgent.
Unlike the busy Tobirama, Kitahara Hitoshi and Terumi Mei went to Ichiraku Ramen.
"Forehead..."
Terumi Mei thought Kitahara Hitoshi had brought her here to eat ramen.
Though Ichiraku Ramen tasted good, it was hardly a place to discuss serious matters.
However, instead of entering the shop, Kitahara Hitoshi received two suitcases from Uncle Teuchi and took her to a private room.
Kitahara Hitoshi placed the two suitcases down and closed the door behind them.
Mizukage-sama elegantly crossed her beautiful legs clad in flesh-colored stockings.
She looked at Kitahara Hitoshi, her eyes rippling like autumn waters.
But she quickly reined in her boldness.
"Speaking of, what are these two boxes for?"
"It's not all money, is it?"
Terumi Mei teased to lighten the mood.
"Yes," Kitahara Hitoshi nodded.
"Eh?" Terumi Mei blinked.
"Before, Kakuzu came to exchange a mission, but before that, I made a deal with him."
"The hair he brought was fake, made from my own hair."
"So naturally, I couldn't give him the money directly."
"..." Terumi Mei was speechless.
Terumi Mei was shocked.
"Lying trough..."
Terumi Mei nearly cried out.
"Could it be that you saw Kakuzu, set up this whole situation, and planned to deceive Uchiha Madara from the start?" she asked.
"Pretty much," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
"During the Chūnin Exams, Orochimaru fled, but if he could dig up the Second Hokage, there was a chance he could dig up Uchiha Madara too."
"So when I saw Kakuzu, the idea came to me."
"And it just so happened to be useful."
"So the money wasn't wasted," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
"..." Terumi Mei was stunned.
Terumi Mei immediately realized that Uchiha Madara lost not just due to overwhelming strength but because Kitahara Hitoshi had outplayed him from the very start.
It was a complete defeat.
Thinking of this, Terumi Mei remembered her original purpose.
"B..."
With strong determination, Terumi Mei said, "I won't hide anymore."
"Please spare Kirigakure."
Kitahara Hitoshi raised an eyebrow.
"?".
"I regret not meeting you earlier. If Konoha's development was because of you, Kirigakure's future could have been very different," Terumi Mei said sincerely.
"..." Kitahara Hitoshi replied, "Even if you invited me to Kirigakure back then, it wouldn't have made a difference."
"I know," Terumi Mei said softly, "because Kirigakure never had anyone good at handling government affairs."
"I do it all myself while trying to act as Mizukage to keep the village running."
"I understand that."
"But I still hope that Kirigakure has a chance."
"Please," Terumi Mei pleaded, taking Kitahara Hitoshi's right hand and leaning forward.
"I beg you."
Kitahara Hitoshi scratched his head.
This request was not only big, it was also troublesome.
"What Kirigakure lacks the most right now are people."
"But it is not recommended to recruit from the remains of Cloud Shinobi Village," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
"Mmm," Terumi Mei nodded.
Cloud Shinobi Village had been destroyed. The chakra of its ninjas had been absorbed by the Ten Tails, and Konoha had seized their funds. There was nothing left worth saving.
"But if you are lacking in Kirigakure, why not try to take advantage of Orochimaru?" Kitahara Hitoshi suggested.
"Eh?"
Mizukage froze.
"Orochimaru?"
"Yes."
"Uchiha Madara was unearthed, and Orochimaru was involved."
"Think about it," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
"Could Uchiha Madara appear so easily unless Orochimaru was maneuvering behind the scenes?"
"In other words," Terumi Mei's eyes lit up, "Orochimaru was either driven out by Madara or crushed by him."
"Meaning he can't return to his old base."
"Exactly."
"You can take it."
Terumi Mei immediately understood Kitahara Hitoshi's idea.
As soon as Orochimaru ran, his hidden ninja forces could be taken over.
It was an opportunity to bolster Kirigakure.
"Big sister has been busy all her life, she never had time to fall in love..."
"so..."
Terumi Mei leaned her head gently onto Kitahara Hitoshi's shoulder.
"I haven't grown up yet, so please don't..."
Before she finished, Kitahara Hitoshi raised his left index finger and lightly pressed it against Terumi Mei's lips.
So her lips only touched the tip of his finger.
Even so, it made her heartbeat quicken.
"..."
Damn.
This guy was too skilled.
Mizukage-sama felt shy for no reason.
"Well..."
Terumi Mei grew quiet.
"Then..." Kitahara Hitoshi stood up.
"But I still have things to deal with," he said.
"Please—"
Terumi Mei immediately spoke up.
"..." Kitahara Hitoshi glanced at her.
Her attitude had obviously become more submissive than before.
But it wasn't a big problem.
"Wait a moment..."
When Kitahara Hitoshi left the private room, he found Hatake Kakashi waiting outside.
"...?"
Was Kakashi eavesdropping?
No.
"I also have a business matter to discuss," Kakashi said seriously.
"..."
Did he think this was some counseling office where anyone could come and talk?
"Let's talk tomorrow."
"I have things to deal with now," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
"Alright."
Kakashi nodded.
Kitahara Hitoshi returned to his apartment.
"It's settled. Come out," he said.
Boom.
The seemingly empty air suddenly fluctuated.
A crack opened in space.
Kitahara Hitoshi stretched out his hand, and a small ninja rabbit appeared — pure white with red claws.
The little rabbit looked around nervously.
Kitahara Hitoshi held it and placed it on the windowsill.
"Look. The moon has returned to normal."
"This time, it was Black Zetsu from Akatsuki who caused the disturbance."
"It wasn't ĹŚtsutsuki."
Kitahara Hitoshi explained.
"???"
The little white rabbit was stunned.
Because...
That unlucky Black Zetsu... was trying to get to the moon?
And for that, he caused such a huge scene?
Black Zetsu really made a big mess just to go to the moon.
But in some ways, it was understandable.
When Kaguya-sama created Black Zetsu, it didn't possess any unique power. It only inherited Yin-Yang Release, which was not particularly powerful compared to Kaguya's two sons.
However, it had a unique trait.
It could survive indefinitely.
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