That very day!
After the Hyuga and Kurama clans were taken away.
Before the Ninja World could even digest the fact that the Empire had conquered the Five Great Nations, a piece of news triggered another massive shockwave!
"The Invisible Empire declares war on the entire Ninja World!"
"In three days, the War for Unification begins. All nations, all Hidden Villages, shall belong to the Empire!"
This news woke everyone up.
Because this time, no one could stay out of it.
The Empire, which had been silent for over a decade, was about to swallow the entire Ninja World!
Every country and every village panicked completely!
Immediately after, a major event occurred in Konoha that pushed Sarutobi to the brink of collapse.
"Lord Hokage, we can't stop them..."
"Almost all the civilians are packing their bags and leaving Konoha!"
"Some ninja have mixed in with them."
"..."
Listening to the Anbu report and watching the chaos in Konoha through his crystal ball, Sarutobi felt extreme grief in his heart.
He knew!
The repeated silence, the repeated concessions, and the repeated inaction.
He had finally disappointed everyone!
Especially earlier, when Lucian stood in the sky and everyone looked terrified.
It left everyone feeling unsafe.
It completely shattered the pride of being a Konoha citizen and crushed their hope in the village.
To survive, they had to leave Konoha!
"Danzo, Homura, Koharu..."
Murmuring the names of his departed comrades again, Sarutobi took a deep breath.
After Homura left, he really was the only one left!
"Let them go!"
"Lord Hokage, this..."
"I said, let them go!"
Sarutobi's gaze was sharp and decisive: "Civilians can go, but no ninja is allowed to leave. Once a Konoha ninja, always a Konoha ninja!"
If the people of Konoha were disappointed in him, why shouldn't he be disappointed in those who chose to flee?
There is no making without breaking!
Stand tall after the collapse!
At a time like this, he couldn't care about so much anymore.
Remove the burden and go into battle light.
Similarly!
While Konoha was fast becoming an empty city, other Hidden Villages also saw many civilian exoduses.
The Kages granted unified clearance.
The Empire!
Conference Hall.
Lucian did not hold a war council, nor did he prepare a plan.
He gave the Ninja World three days!
He wanted everyone to jump out so he could eliminate them all at once.
At this moment, the hall was full of little girls.
Little Shion, Little Guren, Little Kurenai, Little Rin, Little Yugao, Little Anko, Little Yakumo, Little Karin!
Eight little lolis looked at Lucian with adorable faces.
There were also a few new recruits from the troops.
Miroku, Sara, Natsuhiboshi!
Eight lolis, three women?
No, there was one more!
Lucian had a strange look in his eyes as he looked at Kushina and Konan: "...Can you tell me what is going on with that baby?"
It was enough that these lolis were gathered here, heaven knows how Konan and the others noticed them.
But Konan was holding a female infant.
Konan's eyes were bright: "Your Majesty, this baby is Tsuchigumo Hotaru. She has the Tsuchigumo clan's Forbidden Jutsu inscribed on her. It is too dangerous to leave her outside."
"Why not? I brought her for you to see. I will send her back later; the Tsuchigumo clan has also been invited to the Empire."
Lucian nodded.
Forbidden Jutsu: Heaven and Earth Split. It is naturally dangerous.
The prerequisite is that if used by someone with ill intent, given enough time to absorb sufficient natural energy, its destructive power could easily destroy a Hidden Village.
But in the Empire, she was safe.
Kushina blinked and smiled: "I plan to form a Women's Combat Squad. Aside from some war missions, we will be responsible for your daily living arrangements and such."
Isn't that just a maid squad?
Lucian felt there was nothing wrong with this. After all, he wasn't one of those immortals who abstained from worldly pleasures.
However!
Lucian's gaze fell upon the three women and eight lolis.
They really knew how to choose.
All original characters.
"..."
So scary!
On their first day being brought here, Rin, Kurenai, and Yugao—the three little lolis—huddled together for warmth, shivering.
Ahhh, such powerful pressure!
His aura is too strong.
I can't handle it!
Although they were full of curiosity about Lucian when they were in Konoha, only upon close contact did the three realize how great the pressure was.
The strongest ninja they had ever seen added together were not enough to match a single plain glance from Lucian.
Their fragile hearts could hardly bear Lucian's magnificence!
"The suggestion is not bad, but..."
Looking at the enthusiastic Kushina, Lucian vetoed: "Don't get involved in the training and cultivation matters. It's not suitable."
"Huh?"
Kushina was confused.
Does Your Majesty have a misunderstanding about me?
I can also teach and educate people... right?
Suddenly, Kushina's eyes rolled around as she muttered: "...Could it be that Your Majesty wants to personally train/discipline them? Wow, that's so exciting!"
Konan: "..."
You could speak a little louder.
The eight lolis and three women were completely bewildered, casting inexplicable glances at Lucian.
Personally?
Discipline?
Us?
Seeing the various expressions on the girls' faces, Lucian remained calm.
Although Kushina's idea wasn't bad, he wasn't interested.
Occasionally, as a spice of life, having some happy times during leisure periods to relax was fine.
After all, Lucian was human, not iron.
But one must not lose ambition in the pursuit of pleasure.
Lucian always remembered that phrase.
"All personnel arrangements must go through official channels."
Hearing Lucian's words, Kushina understood.
Let them start as Holy Soldiers.
Grow through effort.
Select the best.
Lucian didn't like flower vases (useless beauties)!
The Kushina of the past caught up with the best era because they lacked people back then.
Now, Mikoto and the others had grown up and become pillars, satisfying Lucian.
But in the current Empire!
They did not lack talent!
There were many geniuses, appearing every year.
"If you are interested, you can also guide them, provided you don't disrupt the order of the troops..."
Lucian remembered that Minato often went to guide Kakashi.
Perhaps they just got along.
There was no harm in giving extra private lessons.
After all, Lucian wanted elites; how they became strong wasn't important.
"Understood, Your Majesty."
Kushina nodded and turned to the lolis and women: "You're going to suffer next. I hope you can all persevere."
"If anyone falls behind, go back to farming! Do you hear me?"
The group of lolis and women nodded vigorously.
"Yes, Big Sister!"
"..."
This girl.
Lucian couldn't help but smile. One must not forget their original intention.
Kushina was still working hard to realize her dream of being the "Big Sister."
Konan and Terumi Mei had grown too fast, leaving Kushina unable to experience that feeling.
Now!
Starting to teach from the loli stage, yes.
Kushina wasn't joking!
The Holy Soldier Unit.
Training was truly exhausting.
This wasn't playing house.
Only veterans could adapt to the habit, enjoying the happiness of becoming stronger day by day.
Third Battalion!
Kakashi looked seriously at the three troublemakers in front of him!
Hidan, Deidara, and there was also Obito!
The personnel in the unit were not static; some moved up, some moved down, and many with enough strength and experience were arranged for other posts.
Coincidentally, some people from the Third Battalion were assigned to other important posts yesterday.
Obito was one of the replenished recruits.
New to the unit and making a fuss, although it was just his nature.
But one look and you could tell he was a troublemaker!
Probably even more of a thorn in the side than Hidan and Deidara.
"In order not to affect the reputation and glory of the Third Battalion, and to improve efficiency..."
Kakashi clenched his fist, making cracking sounds, "I will guide you personally."
Deidara shrank his neck: "Captain, no need to take action for such a small matter, un?"
Hidan coughed repeatedly: "Right, right, just find any squad leader to do it."
Uchiha Obito looked confused.
Although he found this peer Captain annoying, he had to admit the guy was strong.
Being taught by a strong person.
Isn't that better?
Look at how scared they are, I, Obito, disdain to associate with them!
"Don't worry, I'm in a good mood today, I won't hit too hard..."
Just as Deidara and Hidan breathed a sigh of relief, Kakashi said casually: "I'll just break one arm and one leg per person, half your ribs, and a few Thousand Years of Death..."
"If there are other injuries, or if you die, it only means you are too weak. It is definitely not my problem."
Is he for real?
You call that not hitting hard?
Obito's eyes widened, feeling cold all over. Is this place hell?
Run! People will die here!
Without a second thought, Obito turned and ran!
Watching Obito flee frantically, Kakashi was quite calm: "Sure enough, a troublemaker. Idiot."
Run? Run where?
I'll break five of Obito's limbs today so he remembers this. Anyway, the Empire's medical system is powerful.
"Witness my growth!"
Hidan and Deidara exploded with Spiritual Power.
They weren't like that new recruit idiot Obito; the more you ran, the worse it got.
Hidan and Deidara's Spiritual Power merged together, forming a gigantic arrow. The arrowhead looked like a bomb.
"Hidan-Deidara Combo God Skill: Art of Indestructible Explosion Arrow!"
"...What a trash name." Kakashi was powerless to roast it. The name was rotten, the move was even more rotten.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Kakashi rushed up and unleashed an inhumane beating.
Three days passed quickly.
Several countries and Hidden Villages voluntarily surrendered to the Empire.
Konan recorded them: Moon Country! Frost Country! Stone Country, and nine other nations!
But even more...
Those rulers unwilling to surrender, and some clans hiding deep in the mountains, all mobilized.
Demons and monsters, coming one after another.
The various nations and major Hidden Villages were united as never before. After all, this was an unprecedented great enemy.
The Summoning World also moved in unison!
The Ninja World Unification War, begins!
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