Chapter 282
At this moment, in the eyes of countless people across the ninja world, the Fifth Hokage – Uchiha Yuta was nothing short of a god-like existence.
As for the First Hokage – Senju Hashirama, the Second Hokage – Senju Tobirama, the Fourth Hokage – Namikaze Minato, Hatake Sakumo (White Fang), the First through Fourth Raikage, the First through Second Tsuchikage, the First through Fourth Kazekage, the First through Fourth Mizukage, as well as Nagato, Kakuzu, and the other members of the Akatsuki — all of them wore thoughtful, uneasy expressions.
The colossal screen in the sky not only displayed images but could also transmit voices across great distances. This kind of ability was beyond comprehension, leaving many stunned.
Of course, none of them could imagine that this so-called "high technology" was merely a function of the mysterious system granted to Uchiha Yuta. It allowed him to broadcast famous scenes, shatter reputations, record videos from afar, make live transmissions, monitor remotely, and even project energy through the air.
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Madara's Resolve
"It's getting more interesting."
Uchiha Madara, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke. His lips curved into a faint smirk as he looked at the enormous screen. His Rinnegan gleamed with cold, dangerous light.
"So, the Fifth Hokage is indeed strong… strong enough to be called the greatest since the Sage of Six Paths himself. But so what?"
For Madara, there was no room for surrender, no matter who stood before him. Not even Yuta. No matter how powerful his enemy, Madara Uchiha would never bow — he would only fight, even at the cost of his life.
More importantly, his dream, his "Eye of the Moon Plan," remained unfulfilled. Nothing would make him abandon it.
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Konoha's Shock
Meanwhile, within Konohagakure, countless shinobi stared at the screen in disbelief.
They had considered many possibilities for this mysterious projection… but never that the Fifth Hokage would casually open a direct video call with the entire ninja alliance.
"Madara Uchiha… he really went so far as to reincarnate the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, the Third, and even the Fourth with Edo Tensei…"
"This is insane. To dig up the graves of the great leaders of every village, and bind them in Edo Tensei… truly monstrous."
"It's unthinkable! No wonder the Allied Shinobi Forces dared to challenge Konoha. They've desecrated graves across the world to gather power."
In Sunagakure and Kirigakure, shinobi gnashed their teeth in fury. Not long ago, they had discovered the graves of their former Kage had been disturbed. Now they understood — their leaders had been stolen away and turned into puppets. The rage was unbearable.
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The Akatsuki Trio
"That… is that Nagato? And… Yahiko?"
Konan's eyes widened as she stared at the images on the screen. A rare expression of shock crossed her face. She had never expected that at such a critical moment, she would see her childhood companions again.
On the other side of the projection, Nagato and Yahiko also froze when they spotted her. For a long moment, the three of them could only remain silent, their gazes locked across the impossible distance.
"...Konan."
At last, Nagato broke the silence. His voice carried guilt and pain. After Yahiko's death, he had been manipulated by Uchiha Obito and twisted into a weapon of destruction. Under that influence, the Akatsuki had been perverted from its original dream of peace into a force of terror.
Now, seeing Yahiko again, all his choices felt like a bitter joke.
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Naruto's Foolish Cry
"Whoa! Is this the Allied Shinobi Forces?"
Uzumaki Naruto's eyes widened, his voice carrying more excitement than fear. "This time, I'll show them my true power when I transform into the Nine-Tails' form!"
Kakashi could only sweat-drop, a black line forming across his forehead. "Idiot… how can he still not read the situation?"
More importantly, Naruto didn't even seem to recognize that his father — the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato — was among those Edo Tensei summons.
"Teacher… Father… you too were dragged into Edo Tensei…" Kakashi muttered bitterly.
He remembered how he once wished to raise Naruto in his teacher's stead, but the Third Hokage – Sarutobi Hiruzen had refused, insisting he would guide Naruto himself. Now Kakashi understood — Hiruzen had simply wanted to control Naruto for his own ambitions, forcing hardships on him under the guise of training.
Looking back, everything Sarutobi had done felt like a cruel joke.
If not for the rise of Uchiha Yuta, perhaps Konoha would still be rotting under Hiruzen's hypocrisy.
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Kakashi's Resolve
Kakashi's gaze then fell on his own father, Hatake Sakumo, the White Fang.
For years, he had been unable to accept why his father had taken his own life. Now, he finally understood — Sakumo had been crushed under the pressure of Konoha's corrupt leadership: Sarutobi, Koharu, Homura, and Danzo.
"Father…" Kakashi whispered, his voice trembling. "If there's a chance, I'll show you. I've grown stronger… I'm no longer a child."
With a sharp swish, Kakashi appeared before Naruto, grabbing him firmly by the collar.
After giving a respectful bow to the Fifth Hokage — Uchiha Yuta — Kakashi dragged Naruto away from the center of attention.
"Damn it… Naruto's cluelessness is embarrassing enough, but I refuse to shame my father in front of everyone."
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