Ch-49 Exposing plan.

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The Kages departed after Kagutsuchi, along with others who joined them. After three hours of travel, the Third Raikage finally arrived at Kumogakure. Upon entering his office, he immediately noticed his son engaged in an argument with Mabui.

"You're the Raikage's assistant, and you don't even know where my father Raikage went? What kind of Raikage assistant are you?" A exclaimed. Now a 16-year-old Jonin in Kumogakure, A's hot-bloodedness was evident from the outset.

In the midst of A's speech, he suddenly received a powerful punch to his face, sending him crashing into the wall.

"You fool! Do you even realize who you're speaking to? You're addressing the Raikage's assistant, and as a Jonin, this is how you should speak. Remember, you are just a contender for the Raikage position, not the Raikage himself," scolded the Third Raikage. He then calmly took his seat and settled down.

"Did anything happen while I was away?" the Raikage inquired of Mabui.

"Nothing major, just a small commotion since you left without any ANBU ninja or other accompanying ninjas, but it should be resolved now," Mabui replied.

"Hmm," the Raikage mumbled in response, his mind lost in deep contemplation.

Meanwhile, A managed to free himself from the wall and stood up with a flushed face.

"I apologize. I was simply anxious upon witnessing my father leaving the village without any protection," A said, his gaze directed at Mabui.

"It's okay, I understand," Mabui reassured.

"Father, what happened that you left in such a hurry without taking a single ninja with you?" A questioned.

However, the Raikage remained silent, lost in his deep thoughts, leaving both A and Mabui bewildered.

"Father!" A exclaimed loudly, attempting to snap the Raikage out of his daze.

"Huh? What is it?" the Raikage finally responded.

"What were you thinking about? I've never seen you like this before," A inquired, expressing his confusion.

"Yeah, I'm also puzzled," added Mabui from the side.

The Raikage rose from his seat and walked toward the window of his office. He turned to face them and said, "Have you ever witnessed gods engaging in combat?"

"What? What are you talking about? Are you alright? Should I fetch a medical ninja?" A asked, utterly perplexed by his father's unusual behavior.

"Have you heard of Uchiha Madara?" the Raikage asked, ignoring his son's surprise and posing another question.

"Yes, he's known as the most powerful ninja, second only to the Ninja God Senju Hashirama," A replied, and Mabui nodded in agreement.

"He is still alive, and not only that, he fought against the Fire God Uzumaki Kagutsuchi," revealed the Third Raikage.

"What? Uchiha Madara is still alive? But..." A's words trailed off, shocked by the revelation.

"Yes, we all believed he was dead, but he has somehow survived. Not only that, he has grown even stronger than before. Based on reports from the battle, it seems he has surpassed his previous power," explained the Raikage, recounting the details of the battle and mentioning the appearance of both Kagutsuchi and Madara.

"Wait a minute, Raikage. The way you described those eyes... don't you remember whose eyes they are?" interjected Mabui.

"I have been racking my brain trying to remember where I've seen those eyes," the Raikage admitted, turning back and looking at Mabui.

"They are the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths. How could you forget?" Mabui exclaimed, holding her head in disbelief.

"You're right. How could I forget? But how in the world does Madara possess those eyes?" The Raikage was horrified, considering the immense power associated with the Sage of Six Paths, not to mention his eyes.

"Now is not the time to dwell on Madara. We should focus on Uzumaki Kagutsuchi and what he mentioned before leaving. The fact that he wants the Kages to face him can only mean one thing—he is planning to attack other ninja villages," Mabui pointed out.

A solemn expression settled on the Raikage's face. "Order our ninjas to monitor the movements of Uzumaki Village," he commanded.

Similar discussions unfolded in the other villages, except for Konoha.

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Somewhere in the ninja world, within an underground base, a massive Gedo Statue loomed in silence. In this empty expanse, a persistent cough echoed, drawing attention to the bottom of the statue where Madara sat. He coughed continuously, his body bearing the wounds inflicted upon him during the battle with Kagutsuchi. Despite protecting himself with the aid of Susanoo against Kagutsuchi's final attack, Madara had still suffered injuries, primarily due to the intense heat of the fire.

"What kind of fire attack was that? It felt like standing before the sun itself," Madara remarked, still recovering from the intense heat.

"Madara-sama, as per your instructions, I have summoned back all the White Zetsus," Black Zetsu emerged from the ground and stood before Madara.

"Excellent. Now, implant curse marks on some of the White Zetsus. If they encounter Kagutsuchi, let them retreat if possible. If retreat is not an option, instruct them to self-detonate," commanded Madara.

"Yes, Madara-sama," responded Black Zetsu obediently.

"Furthermore, tomorrow it will become evident to the entire world that I am alive. Ensure that another piece of news spreads, indicating that the Uzumaki Clan is preparing to capture all the tailed beasts," Uchiha Madara declared. "While I won't personally interfere, I won't make it any easier for them to collect those tailed beasts either."

"It shall be done, Madara-sama," Black Zetsu replied before disappearing into the ground, utilizing the Mayfly technique.

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