The Akatsuki in the Land of Rain were quite pleased when they heard that an unknown force had started a Shinobi World War.
Who knew that the very next day, Sakazuki would dispatch an army to their village entrance?
Nagato sent his Six Paths of Pain to stop them, but even a random foot soldier could contend with his Six Paths of Pain.
The other Akatsuki members also made their moves, but it was all in vain; they were all captured after only a brief resistance.
Upon receiving news that the capital of the Land of Wind had fallen, Sunagakure immediately announced its surrender, as Tenten had been cutting their military budget daily, and they had no intention of dying for the other side.
Iwagakure, on the other hand, gathered all its ninja, forming a ninja army of 30,000.
However, after discovering that the attacking force numbered 150,000, with even the weakest possessing Jonin strength, they very obediently gave up resistance.
As for the Land of Water, Kirigakure had just emerged from the white terror of the Bloody Mist. The Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, sent someone to find Zhong Chen, hoping the two villages could unite to resist the individual who called himself a Demon Lord.
The Jonin she sent returned to Kirigakure and told her a piece of news that shocked her immensely.
Rainbow Ninja Village was the Demon Lord's base of operations, which left Mei Terumi at a loss for a moment, as Rainbow Country was right next to the Land of Water.
Now, with over a hundred thousand enemy troops pressing down, Mei Terumi and Elder Gengetsu Hozuki, realizing that resistance was futile, decided to surrender to Rainbow Ninja Village after discussion.
As for the last, Kumogakure in the Land of Lightning, Admiral Sakazuki personally led a hundred thousand troops to the village entrance and demonstrated what a 'Meteor Volcano' was.
The Fourth Raikage, Ay, and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Killer B, and others, seeing Kumogakure surrounded by lava, immediately raised the white flag.
It was true that their Kumogakure was a belligerent faction, but they weren't idiots. In a situation where they clearly couldn't win, why would they insist on dying?
Within three days, Sakazuki, with two legions totaling 400,000 men, easily swept across all the countries of the Shinobi World with overwhelming force.
From then on, the entire Shinobi World was incorporated into Rainbow Country—no, it should be said, the Monster Country Federation.
Upon learning the true situation of the Monster Country Federation, the former Kage of each village were secretly overjoyed, realizing that if they had fought, there would have been no other option but death.
Even if you left the Shinobi World and ran to the universe, it wouldn't work; there would truly be no place for you to hide, neither in heaven nor on earth.
"So, we were revived because the Pure Land also belongs to the Monster Country Federation?"
Hashirama Senju looked at Zhong Chen, who was sitting in a chair cracking melon seeds, with a bewildered expression.
"That's right, the Pure Land will also be under the jurisdiction of the Monster Country Federation from now on. Since you guys belong to the Monster Country Federation, you can't be idle. All of you, get up and work."
Rimuru, hearing Zhong Chen's words, couldn't bear to watch any longer, so she stood up... and walked out. You read that correctly, she walked out and didn't try to persuade Zhong Chen.
After all, who wouldn't like such experienced and skilled workers?
"I didn't expect that after so many years of being dead, I would still have to get up and work now."
"But... never mind. Madara, it seems our dream has been realized by others."
Hashirama Senju looked at Madara Uchiha, who was staring at Izuna Uchiha with red eyes.
Madara, however, didn't bother with Hashirama Senju's words; his attention was entirely on his younger brother at the moment.
Seeing his brother, who had clearly been through a lot, Izuna Uchiha smiled slightly and tilted his head, looking at him.
"Brother, you must have been through a lot. I'll be with you from now on."
"Izuna, it's good that you... are alive..."
"Um... Madara?"
Madara Uchiha, who was full of joy, heard the incessantly boring guy next to him and couldn't help but turn his head, roaring angrily:
"Hashirama, shut up!"
Hashirama Senju, yelled at by Madara Uchiha, instantly stiffened, his expression becoming incredibly dejected.
"Mmm mmm mmm..."
"Hey! Big Brother, don't get so down over something like this!"
Tobirama covered his face helplessly. Why was such an embarrassing person his older brother?
Zhong Chen looked at the two pairs of brothers before him, a playful smile gracing his lips.
He was even planning to bring Mito Uzumaki out later, though he wondered if Mito could still keep Hashirama Senju, who had already reconciled with Madara, in check.
What a truly anticipated love triangle.
Then Zhong Chen looked at Tobirama. If he had to say who among these four Zhong Chen valued the most, it would definitely be Tobirama.
After all, the Monster Country Federation didn't lack high-end combat power; what it lacked were experienced... ahem... experienced administrative personnel.
And Tobirama's administrative ability was beyond doubt.
"Tobirama, you'll work in the administrative department from now on. For now, you can follow Kagaya Ubuyashiki to familiarize yourself with the work."
The four, who were just displaying their brotherly affection, all turned their gaze to Zhong Chen when they heard him speak.
"Lord Chen, are you really so trusting of me?"
Tobirama looked at Zhong Chen with a serious expression. He was, after all, the Second Hokage of Konoha, and the other party was one of the culprits who destroyed Konoha.
Hearing Tobirama's question, Zhong Chen tossed the melon seeds in his hand onto the table, crossed his arms, leaned back in his chair, and spoke faintly with narrowed eyes:
"Would you care if an ant caused trouble?"
Zhong Chen's answer instantly made the four present stiffen. How arrogant!
However, thinking about the actual situation of the Monster Country Federation, the few of them had to admit that Zhong Chen was completely right.
To Zhong Chen, they were probably indeed like ants, perhaps even less than ants.
After all, the Monster Country Federation had many ant monsters.
"I understand."
Tobirama, having understood, nodded with a relieved expression. It wasn't bad to live a second life; it was a good opportunity to try a different way of living.
He heard that there was a type of store in the Monster Country Federation that Lord Chen was strictly forbidden from entering. Tobirama wanted to see what kind of terrifying place it was that even a powerhouse like Lord Chen couldn't enter.
"As for you three... never mind. Go do whatever you like."
Zhong Chen thought for a long time, not knowing what these three could do, then waved his hand dismissively, allowing them to do as they pleased.
"Thank you very much, Lord Chen. Oh, freedom is truly wonderful, unlike some people who still have to work!"
Izuna Uchiha, hearing Zhong Chen's words, deliberately showed a teasing smile, walking out while looking sideways at Tobirama.
"Izuna Uchiha!!!"
"Host, aren't you going to return to Academy City to deal with the good deeds you've done?"
"What's the rush? With Shizue there, they won't be able to cause any trouble."
"Besides, we've all come out; how can it work if no one causes trouble in Academy City?"
"After all, a quiet and peaceful Academy City isn't a proper Academy City."
"Then what do you want to do now, Host?"
"I've got it. I'm going to meet that man whose name is known to everyone in the two-dimensional world."
"Host, are you talking about that man?"
"That's right, that man!"