Chapter 187

In the Land of Wind, a sandstorm, a rarity in a century, silently brews.

"Please, Shukaku."

"Yeah, don't worry."

"Try to shift as far as possible. Minimize the impact."

"I don't understand you humans. We're doing sacred work, yet you make demands."

"I may regret this later. I'll probably end up in hell."

"Hahaha, don't worry, I won't die."

Bunpuku stands alone in the endless desert. This is the unfinished location of the tree-planting plan in the Land of Wind.

Bunpuku knows the reason why there is no tree-planting plan here. It is directly under the Daimyo's authority.

And the Daimyo's actions have deeply upset the Kazekage, the leader of Sunagakure.

Bunpuku offers a prayer and apologizes.

Meanwhile, a sandstorm suddenly rises, heading towards the Daimyo's city in the Land of Wind.

Simultaneously, in the Land of Fire, the rebels under the leadership of their intelligent and brilliant leader march towards the Daimyo.

The Hi no Kuni Daimyo is naturally furious in the face of this man-made disaster. Overnight, he gathers his samurai army, ready to fight the rebels to the death outside the city.

Nothing in the world is unique. In the Land of Earth, numerous volcanoes erupt suddenly, with one in close proximity to the Daimyo's city. The eruption's impact is vast, and the city is destroyed.

As a result, the Land of Earth is torn apart due to the volcanic activity.

Dealing with the spirit of samurai is challenging. Unfortunately, the scenes following the eruption cannot be erased.

Gazing at the lava and molten rock, the Daimyo of the Land of Earth lets out a sigh. He can only lead his samurai army alone, embarking on a journey to the Land of Iron.

During their journey, the samurai army faces losses due to ground subsidence.

These events prove that in the face of natural and man-made disasters, there is little that can be done.

In the Land of Lightning, two monsters suddenly appear, wreaking havoc and killing indiscriminately. One is a blue-flamed cat monster from hell, while the other is a wild octopus minotaur.

The two monsters commit atrocities everywhere. If it weren't for the Third Raikage's desperate resistance, the Land of Lightning would have been destroyed by them.

Faced with the destructive monsters, the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning has no choice but to leave and lead his own army.

Not to mention the Land of Water, where massive waves obscure the sky and cover the land. Widespread rumors circulate, claiming that the Daimyo of the Land of Water disrespected the gods, angering the mythical Poseidon.

As the saying goes, rumors spread like wildfire. The Daimyo of the Land of Water faces false accusations and slander but chooses to endure silently.

In despair and under immense pressure, he decides to leave his homeland and seek refuge in a distant place.

Even so, the treacherous sea nearly sinks the ship carrying the Daimyo of the Land of Water.

"Hey, just a bit more, just a bit more, and our esteemed Daimyo will become one with the sea."

On the shores of the Land of Water, a group of high-ranking officials from Kirigakure stands, the gentle breeze blowing through. They form a unique sight, a gathering of handsome and distinguished individuals.

"Buried in the sea? You underestimate our esteemed Daimyo of the Land of Water. It won't be that easy for him."

With a cold smile, the leader of the Hozuki Clan expresses their disdain for such a thought. They truly look down upon individuals like the Daimyo.

"The system of one country, one village will soon disappear completely. I have clearly assigned each of you domestic territories. It's all for nothing, hoping you can handle it. And those smaller nations, I don't want to hear any complaints."

"We'll take turns occupying the shadow positions. Next year, it will be someone else's turn. Compete for the position with your political achievements, but don't resort to foolish means that would bring shame upon us."

The Third Mizukage ignores the people behind him, speaking more to himself than to them.

Everyone is stunned by the Third Mizukage's words, then ecstatic.

"I'll establish an ascension channel. With my abilities, after a hundred years, you'll reach the top. If you lack the ability, don't complain. I'm declaring this now, challenge yourself. Only the worthy will hold positions. If you want a position, you must contribute."

The Third Mizukage seems to have heard some news. On this day, he addresses everyone in Kirigakure, making his intentions clear.

Moreover, he understands that everyone in Kirigakure is shocked.

"Damn, you made it so clear. My apologies, I didn't know. Kirigakure owes you. No one knew, not even Konoha."

As Hitoshi predicted, the leader of the rebels is Shimura Danzo, with Hatake Sakumo serving as the admiral.

Outside the city, the Hi no Kuni Daimyo and his forces face off against Shimura Danzo and his rebels, amassing a total of two hundred thousand troops.

The Hi no Kuni Daimyo manages to gather 110,000 soldiers to resist.

Shimura Danzo, along with Uncle Snake, fools a large group of ordinary people.

As soon as the Chakra weapons are unleashed, battle erupts.

Konoha is not short on provisions, and they've created a group of refugees in advance.

Deceive with food and follow right behind.

In the largest camp of the rebel forces, Shimura Danzo sits at the top, with Orochimaru and Hatake Sakumo below him.

"Tomorrow is the battle. Let's discuss our plans."

Shimura Danzo asks the others with an expressionless face, sounding rather indifferent.

"Sarutobi is coming. He will pretend to be sick tomorrow and attack our rear. Be prepared. If the Daimyo doesn't resist initially, we'll strike decisively and eliminate him. Don't worry about the rear; once the Daimyo resists, we'll turn around and attack Sarutobi, wiping out all the scum under his command."

Shimura Danzo speaks with a detached air, focusing on each aspect separately.

"Danzo-sama, is this what the sensei intended, or is it your own idea?" Orochimaru asks with a hoarse voice, a strange glint flickering in his snake-like eyes.

Slightly tilting his head, Shimura Danzo seems annoyed.

"What do I mean? What does Sarutobi mean? I'll make my move, and no military orders will restrict me. If you're upset, come and challenge me, kill me."

Shimura Danzo defiantly responds, wearing a face that begs for a beating.

"This kind of dirty work reminds me of myself. Why was I born to be a messenger, Sarutobi's lapdog? That's how it's always been. If you have the ability, remove me. I'll go home and sell furniture. That would be great."

Shimura Danzo, not revealing the fiery anger within his heart, takes a jab at the Sannin and Hatake Sakumo. Finally, he complains about Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

"And you, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, why are you laughing silently? Look at me like I'm a joke. Tomorrow, you'll personally lead a team to stop Sarutobi. If you can't stop him, I'll deal with you."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke, hidden at the end, apologizes, admitting that he's an Anbu, accompanying them not because of his father, but because they suspect him.

Sannin and Hatake Sakumo can see that Shimura Danzo is hardheaded, but he loves Sarutobi Hiruzen more than anyone else.

Observing the speechless camp, Shimura Danzo snorts coldly, turns, and leaves.