Chapter 143

As Tobirama began to speak, a sense of unease gripped many high-ranking Shinobis of Konoha.

"In light of the situation, I'm immediately putting the entire Uchiha clan on high alert and be ready for battle," declared Uchiha Kagami.

Other prominent Shinobis also chimed in, advocating for the mobilization of their Clan Shinobi in preparation for the imminent conflict. The atmosphere was tense, and anticipation hung thick in the air.

But then, Tobirama surprised everyone with his words. "There's no need for such complications," he asserted. "We won't require a large number of shinobi this time. Instead, each clan will assemble a team of their own, and they will follow my lead."

This declaration sent shockwaves through the room. Was Lord Hokage planning to implement a ruthless strategy, involving spying and secret assassinations, within the Land of Earth?

Speculation ran rampant among the Shinobi Clans Patirachs, but no one dared to question Tobirama's decision.

After all, Tobirama was renowned for his brilliant intellect and strategic insight. He never took action without a well-devised plan in place. His confidence in this unorthodox approach suggested thorough preparation.

High-ranking Shinobis swiftly organized elite ninja squads and set out with Tobirama to the Land of Earth. What happened next took everyone by surprise.

Tobirama summoned ten scrolls—each a testament to his extensive research and experimentation. When unrolled, these scrolls conjured forth replicas of Tobirama, each endowed with a unique Devil Fruit ability—ranging from Paramecia to Logia and Zoan.

This team of Tobirama clones was, in essence, an arsenal of ten peak Kage-level combatants, each with distinct, formidable powers. Their presence eclipsed even the destructive force of Pain's Six Paths, which would have once wreaked havoc on Konoha.

As the Konoha shinobi readied themselves for battle, Tobirama signaled for them to remain stationary, allowing his clones to take the lead. Their diverse Devil Fruit abilities posed significant challenges to the Land of Earth's ninja forces.

Dealing with the Logia abilities was manageable to an extent, as the Land of Earth's ninja understood the concept of elemental weaknesses. However, the Paramecia powers introduced unprecedented challenges. Their unpredictable and exaggerated effects caught the enemy off guard.

What exacerbated the situation was the inherent nature of Devil Fruits—unrestricted activation of Jutsu-like ability without the need for hand seals.

Coupled with Tobirama's mastery of the Flying Thunder God jutsu, the clones were swift and elusive, moving like the sharp wind. Over a dozen Tobiramas coordinated their attacks, and the battlefield was marked by a multitude of Flying Thunder God marks.

These marks had the remarkable ability to interact with each other seamlessly. As a result, the Land of Earth's ninjas found themselves facing a calamity. An adversary who had been a Logia user one moment might suddenly possess Paramecia powers the next. The sudden shifts left them bewildered and vulnerable to serious injury or worse.

Tobirama watched this chaos unfold with satisfaction, keenly aware of the impact his new jutsu was having. In addition to his combat prowess, he had a scroll in hand, meticulously documenting the shortcomings of each clone's abilities. Meanwhile, the Konoha ninja stood in awe, realizing that this battle was nothing like what they had anticipated.

Who could have foreseen the bloody challenge they thought were up against? It was a merciless and crushing war that was not for them but for Iwagakure. They hadn't even used a single jutsu, yet the battle seemed nearly over. Even Tobirama himself stood in awe of the situation. Setting aside everything else, the clones alone were strong enough to defeat a Shinobi Village.

Before long, the assembled ninjas, including the Tsuchikage, found themselves utterly drained and defeated. It was a moment of despair for all of them. None were a match for those clones, not even when joined by their own elite Jōnin. There seemed to be no hope whatsoever.

Surrender became the only option, a decision compelled by the depletion of their chakra and the inevitability of further unnecessary casualties.

In this manner, Tobirama secured victory once more, and the Land of Earth fell directly into the hands of Konoha.

In the Fifth Hokage Tsunade's world,

Following the recent attack by Pain,

Obito gained a deep mixture of fear and respect for the strength of the other Hokages. He thought twice before acting recklessly, aware that engaging so many formidable opponents even the real 'Uchiha Madara' would likely be defeated. One Hashirama was enough to defeat Madara. What am I supposed to do with the remaining nine?

Therefore, for the time being, Obito refrained from any hostile activities against Konoha. Meanwhile, Black Zetsu dared not continue his operations in proximity to Konoha, knowing that their unique mayfly jutsu could be detected.

Instead, Obito opted for a more indirect approach, seeking alternative ways to undermine Konoha from its vulnerable underbelly. Nagato's death paved the way for Obito to obtain the Rinnegan, an essential component of his grand plan.

He tracked down Konan, and the ensuing conflict between the two ninjas was monumental. She detonated six hundred billion paper bombs over ten minutes, specifically designed to counter Obito's intangibility.

However, Obito survived by using Izanagi, a forbidden Uchiha technique, sacrificing one of his Sharingan to rewrite reality and negate his death. Ultimately, Obito forced Konan to reveal Nagato's resting place and then killed her. He eventually acquired the Rinnegan.

With the Rinnegan in his possession, Obito began to set his intricate plan into motion. He utilized a variety of strategies to sow discord among major powers, fostering an alliance between the Land of Earth, the Land of Water, and the Land of Lightning to launch an attack on Konoha. Only the Kingdom of Wind remained an exception due to its strong alliance with Konoha due to the friendship between Naruto and Gaara.

Obito, unable to incite discord among them, employed various tactics to exaggerate the perceived threat posed by Konoha. He whispered secrets to the leaders of several other nations, using his Sharingan's illusion to infiltrate hidden locations inaccessible to ordinary ninjas and manipulate the thoughts and consciousness of key figures.

Through relentless effort, Obito's plan gained traction, causing senior officials in multiple countries to grow wary of Konoha and even consider preemptive action.

Obito had achieved his objectives without personally getting involved, as he had witnessed firsthand the power of the Hokages and was cautious not to engage directly.

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