November, Year 43 Konoha Calendar.
The Third Raikage is dead.
According to rumors, the Raikage was leading a small team to launch a surprise attack on Konoha. While passing through a small forest outside Konoha, they suddenly encountered a group of Konoha ninja on a mission. As the Kage of Kumogakure, of course he attacked without a second thought, especially against just one jonin and three genin.
It should not take much effort. Moreover, they were aiming for a surprise attack. If they did not eliminate them, would they wait for them to report back?
Instantly.
He roared and charged forward with the Kumo-nin.
But unexpectedly.
That green clad taijutsu specialist ninja, active on the battlefield, arrived in the nick of time with a green light that was deeply unsettling.
Then.
There was no then.
The Raikage and his six man team never returned.
Of course, that green clad man and his technique made the shinobi world remember.
The Eight Gates Released Formation.
Might Dai.
Finally, under the supervision of the Third Hokage, he was interred in the Heroes' Cemetery, becoming a hero of Konoha.
However, on the very next morning after the Raikage's death, Konoha, along with Sunagakure and Iwagakure, simultaneously launched an attack on Kumogakure.
Caught off guard, Kumogakure suffered heavy losses. They could only abandon their invasion, quickly retreat, and return to the village to participate in the succession ceremony for the Fourth Raikage.
So, at the end of Year 43 Konoha Calendar.
It was when the shinobi world war ended.
Like the previous wars, the shinobi world once again welcomed post war peace.
.
Uzushiogakure.
"Truly the old monkey." Uzumaki Jun said with emotion, looking at today's newspaper. "He actually thought of using the legendary swords as bait to unite Iwagakure and Sunagakure to besiege Kumogakure."
He estimated that Iwagakure and Sunagakure had long been displeased with the Third Raikage. They agreed to attack Uzushiogakure together, but at the critical moment, you ran away.
Furthermore, compared to the distant Land of Lightning, Konoha, Iwagakure, and Sunagakure were much closer.
With favorable timing, geographical convenience, and human harmony, the three great villages decided to ally once again.
But.
"It seems the Land of Rain will become a colony."
According to returning news, that research institute was built within the Land of Rain's borders.
And Hanzo of the Salamander was now old. He had long lost the ambition and heroic spirit of his younger years. He probably just wanted to peacefully guard his own small plot of land now.
As for the rest.
If he cannot win, then forget it.
Otherwise, Amegakure would have declared war on the three villages like in the Second War.
But.
Unexpectedly, the Third Raikage did not die fighting ten thousand ninja alone, but.
Was kicked to death by Might Dai.
This was somewhat regrettable.
Using a Kage's name to make Might Dai famous, in the future people will only remember Might Dai of the Eight Gates, and.
The Third Raikage who was kicked to death by Might Dai.
He sighed inwardly.
Now in the shinobi world, only the Third Hokage and the Third Tsuchikage remained from the third generation.
Uzumaki Jun looked at the newspaper in his hand, smiled, and murmured, "It seems it's time to start preparing."
.
"Why do they get wages, but we don't?" A Suna-nin said angrily to his companion, who was also a prisoner. "Everyone's chakra is sealed. Why do those Byakugan users get wages and can move freely on holidays, while we get no wages, have to attend classes every day under surveillance, get no holidays, and have no freedom of movement?"
And what about those Yuki clan members?
Why are they also coming to Uzushiogakure to work?
"Enough, stop complaining." His companion also sighed, glancing at the Byakugan users nearby. "These Byakugan users are probably from the Hyuga clan. Tsk, tsk, could Konoha have reconciled with Uzushiogakure?"
"How ridiculous!" The Suna-nin spat contemptuously. "They were fighting to the death not long ago, and now they've reconciled so soon?"
"And even sent their village's bloodline limit users to work in Uzushiogakure?"
"Is Konoha really that poor?"
Nearby, Kakashi, who was resting against a tree with his hands behind his head, heard the slander against Konoha. He opened his eyes, gave them a faint look, and then frowned as he looked at the Byakugan users who had arrived a few months ago.
"They don't seem to be from the Hyuga clan." Kakashi murmured to himself. "The Hyuga clan doesn't have white hair, I think."
But.
Those Byakugan were unmistakable.
Could there be another clan in the shinobi world with the Byakugan?
"Where did they come from?" Kakashi stretched, sat up, stroked his chin, and fell into thought. "I wonder if the Hokage knows about this?"
And.
When is the village coming to ransom us?
He had been working in Uzushiogakure for half a year already.
Suddenly.
A white speck drifted down in front of him. Kakashi was startled, habitually reached out and caught it. Then, slowly opened his right hand and looked at the slightly cold white speck lying quietly in his palm. He murmured, "It's snowing."
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"Grandpa Madara." Mikoto, holding the red haired Itachi, came to Grandpa Madara's house. Looking around, she asked, "Where is Tobi?"
"Cough, cough, that brat must have gone off to steal food again. Don't mind him." Madara, sitting in a wheelchair, covered his mouth and coughed twice. Frowning at Mikoto, he said, "It's so cold today. Why did you bring Itachi here?"
"Jun will be here later." Mikoto placed Itachi on the sofa and looked quietly at Old Man Madara, smiling. "Because you are my grandfather. We plan to have a family gathering since winter is starting."
Looking at Grandpa Madara, who was growing increasingly frail, she sighed inwardly.
Now even talking had become difficult for Grandpa Madara.
Mikoto remembered when she first met Grandpa Madara, that stubborn, foul tempered, stubborn, and rude Grandpa Madara.
Time passed so quickly.
"Family." Old Man Madara was stunned by Mikoto's words. Then, still with a stern face, he looked at Itachi and said, "It's cold. You didn't put more clothes on the child. Cough, cough." Before he could finish, he started coughing again. Looking at Itachi, who was reaching out towards him, babbling, he said, "Keep the child away."
"I caught a cold a few days ago. Don't let the child get infected."
"You caught a cold?" Hearing this, Mikoto panicked. "Grandpa Madara, have you seen a doctor?"
"Tobi already called a doctor to see me." Old Man Madara just looked quietly at Itachi, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, and said faintly, "I'm old. No matter how much I see a doctor, I won't get better."
He.
Had lived long enough.
When this winter suddenly arrived, he felt weak all over, uncomfortable.
Perhaps this time he really would.
"Why are you crying?" Old Man Madara looked up at Mikoto's red eyes and frowned. "I have lived long enough."
Longer than Hashirama.
"But Grandpa Madara, you." Hearing his words, Mikoto wiped the corner of her eye, her eyes red, and said, "I was planning to have you teach Itachi ninjutsu when he grows up."
"Itachi." Old Man Madara lowered his head and looked at Itachi, who was still reaching out to him, babbling. He murmured, "No chance."
"Let that red haired brat teach him himself."
He sighed.
"Tell Tobi to come back too."
"F. Family should."
"Have a meal together."
Old Man Madara could feel.
He might really not make it through this winter. Any health supplements, life potions, were no longer effective on his body.
But.
He did not feel sad.
Because he.
Had truly lived long enough. If he hadn't come to Uzushiogakure back then, perhaps he would have been used by that Black Zetsu his whole life.
Coming to Uzushiogakure.
Seeing so many people, hearing so much laughter, teaching so many students.
He suddenly felt very happy inside.
Perhaps happier than Hashirama.
Old Man Madara's lips curled into a slight smile.
After he goes down, if he sees Hashirama, he will definitely mock him fiercely, and say to Hashirama.
Uchiha Madara also had children who loved him.
And a great grandson.
Who will definitely be stronger than you, stronger than everyone.
At that moment.
"Ding dong, ding dong."
The doorbell rang.
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