Chapter 137

Under Ryan's leadership, they deliberated for a while, each summoned kage make their own decision. They were willing to abide by Ryan's directives and work towards peace.

As he observed the scene before them, Ryan felt a deep sense of satisfaction. These ancient powerhouses possessed remarkable abilities, and if they were to defy his philosophy, it could prove to be quite troublesome. Luckily, Ryan had made thorough preparations, and with the grand goal of unifying the entire ninja world and bringing peace to the war that had been going on since the time of Kaguya. He had successfully gathered all these individuals.

With the current situation stabilized, Ryan resumed speaking. "Regrettably, someone has decided to disrupt my plans."

"That someone is Uchiha Madara."

The mere mention of Uchiha Madara's name instantly drew the attention of everyone present.

Madara's notoriety was well-known, and his name and power once upheaved the world. As Ryan disclosed that Uchiha Madara was alive and still working in the shadows to undermine the current peace, those with past encounters or knowledge of Madara couldn't help but wear concerned expressions.

"Uchiha Madara, after all these years, is still not satisfied?" Senju Butsuma remarked, his tone laced with both frustration and disbelief.

"What a cunning individual," Third Raikage A added, shaking his head. "I heard about his death when I was young, but I never imagined he would persist until now."

Uzumaki Mito, Hashirama's wife, nodded solemnly. "Madara's ambition has always been boundless. It's no surprise he would find a way to endure."

Byakuren, the First Mizukage, frowned. "His defiance has always been a thorn in the side of peace. This persistence is troubling."

The Second Mizukage, Gengetsu Hōzuki, chimed in, "Madara has always been a formidable foe. Even after my death, his influence lingers."

Ishikawa, the First Tsuchikage, crossed his arms, contemplating. "We must be vigilant. Madara's schemes are never straightforward."

Hashirama looked around at the gathered leaders, the weight of their combined wisdom and experience heavy in the room. "We will face him together. His cunning will not prevail against our united strength."

The ancient powerhouses expressed their dissatisfaction. They had witnessed the happiness of their children, villagers, and disciples under Ryan's rule, and the prospect of Uchiha Madara disrupting this harmony was infuriating.

Tobirama, unable to contain his anger, spoke up, addressing Ryan directly. "What is Madara trying to accomplish? Do you know the specifics of his plan?"

Ryan, opening Shikai to explain Uchiha Madara's scheme, said, "Madara's plan, known as Project Tsuki no Me, revolves around evolving his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan into a Rinnesharingan and then unleashing Infinite Tsukuyomi. Projecting the Infinite Tsukuyomi from the moon to trap the entire world in a dream, thus saving mankind from destroying itself but also at the price of robbing free will from the entire world."

Upon hearing Ryan's explanation, the assembly erupted in curses directed at Madara. They expressed their vehement disapproval of his plan, considering it sick and reprehensible.

"Damn Uchiha Madara!"

"What a twisted scheme! He's deranged!"

"The ninja world has finally achieved unity and peace, yet he seeks to destroy it for such a fake peace! Unforgivable!" Mito's voice was filled with frustration and determination.

Tobirama nodded grimly. "His persistence is infuriating. Sinister Uchiha always making trouble, can't even let me die in peace," he muttered, his voice tinged with a mix of frustration and resignation.

The sentiment against Madara was unanimous among the assembly. Despite their grievances, they recognized that dealing with Uchiha Madara took precedence.

Ryan refrained from providing further details about Madara's plan, as it mostly consisted of delusions. Such fanciful ideas were intended to keep Madara in the dark, and under normal circumstances, they would not be taken seriously by anyone sane. Consequently, the assembly quickly agreed: Uchiha Madara's plans must be thwarted at all costs.

At this moment, Hashirama, who had maintained silence, decided to speak up. Even among the assembly of ancient powerhouses, Hashirama stood out as the foremost figure. His words carried weight, causing others to voluntarily hush and pay attention.

Addressing Ryan, Hashirama said, "Fourth Hokage, I understand. Madara's actions are our shared responsibility. You've resurrected all of us, and I'm sure you have a plan. Tell me what you need us to do. As long as it's reasonable, we are all willing to cooperate."

The God of Ninjas had spoken, and the others readily concurred. Their voices echoed in agreement, expressing their trust and support.

Byakuren's voice resounded with unwavering conviction, "That's right!"

Gengetsu nodded solemnly in agreement, his eyes reflecting deep understanding.

Ishikawa's declaration rang out firmly, "Fourth Hokage, rest assured, we stand firmly by your side!"

Observing the enthusiastic response from the assembled seniors, Ryan couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. His plan had proceeded remarkably smoothly. The authority and respect commanded by the First Hokage were undeniable.

Ryan responded without hesitation, addressing this esteemed group directly, "I appreciate your willingness to help. However, I must be candid. With our current ninja capabilities, we may not necessarily be a match for Uchiha Madara. That's why I need your assistance. Together, we can thwart Madara's malevolent scheme, a battle crucial to the fate of the ninja world. I hope you will follow my lead during this conflict."

Ryan concluded his speech, and the response from the other seniors was swift and unanimous.

"That's agreed!"

"We'll set aside any grievances for now."

"Indeed! Let's show these young ones what real ninjas are capable of!"

Hashirama, Tobirama, and the others expressed their enthusiasm.

"It's been a while since I've had a serious fight!"

"Let's remind them of our strength!"

Ryan continued with his instructions, directing them to fulfil various roles during the upcoming battle.

"Senior Hokage," he said, "I'd like you to serve as a staff officer in this war. Tobirama, I hope you'll accept the role of commander-in-chief for the battle against Uchiha Madara."

Tobirama and Hashirama readily agreed to their designated positions. The rest of the senior experts didn't exhibit any dissatisfaction either.

Ryan assured them that Hashirama would internally discuss and determine the specific combat roles for the remaining powerful individuals. These arrangements were left in the capable hands of the senior leaders.

Meanwhile, Ryan asked Tobirama and Hashirama to assemble the others while he served as the convener. He directed his subordinates to gather and called for representatives from the major ninja departments. It was a call to action that was met with utmost seriousness.

Konoha had unified the entire ninja world over the past two months, marking the first instance of such an urgent and critical assembly. Everyone recognized the gravity of the situation and responded accordingly.

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