Ch-231 Jiryoku becomes hero.

"Very well, rest here. We'll leave you undisturbed," Gaara said.

Jiryoku responded with a subtle nod, and then Onoki and Gaara quietly took their leave, allowing Jiryoku to rest without interruption or disturbance.

Following their departure, Onoki and Gaara proceeded to the designated gathering point of the Allied Shinobi Forces, where their comrades were already congregated.

"Third Tsuchikage, I request that you share the details of Uchiha Madara's defeat with the assembly," Gaara said to Onoki.

"I think not, Kazekage. As the commander of our forces, it is your prerogative to announce this triumph to the assembly," Onoki said, his expression softened by a gentle smile.

Gaara, not wanting to appear hypocritical, nodded and stepped forward onto the high platform—more accurately, a large piece of stone. He began to speak, "All of you must have seen and felt the immense power of Uchiha Madara. He left because Jiryoku had the strength to fight him. As you stand here, you must have felt the tremors of their battle. Now that the tremors have ceased, you are undoubtedly eager to know who won. Some of you might have already guessed from the expressions on my face and that of the Third Tsuchikage." Gaara paused, and anticipation spread through the crowd, smiles starting to appear on their faces.

Gaara continued, "Yes, you guessed right. It was Jiryoku who won the battle, and Uchiha Madara had no option but to run away in disgrace. Jiryoku's strength and determination were simply unmatched, and he outmaneuvered Madara at every turn."

As soon as Gaara finished speaking, the whole ninja army erupted into cheers and applause, their voices echoing across the battlefield. The atmosphere was electrifying as everyone began celebrating this unexpected and momentous victory. Warriors who had fought valiantly were now chanting Jiryoku's name in unison, treating him as their newfound hero and savior. It was clear to everyone present that after this war, Jiryoku would not be remembered as a traitor but rather as a courageous and honorable warrior.

"Okay, right now is not the time to celebrate. We still have a big battle ahead," Gaara announced, his voice cutting through the jubilant noise.

Upon hearing Gaara's words, the celebratory mood among the ninja army began to shift. Everyone nodded in agreement, acknowledging the truth in his statement. After all, Madara had only retreated for the time being—he wasn't defeated permanently. Additionally, there was still no news about the defeat of Obito, which meant the threat was far from over. The warriors knew they had to remain vigilant and on guard against any surprise attacks that could come at any moment. The battle was far from over, and they needed to be prepared for whatever lay ahead.

Watching the attitudes and morale of the Ninjas in the Allied Shinobi Forces, Gaara nodded in deep satisfaction, appreciating their resolve and unity. After leaving them to continue their celebration, both Onoki and Gaara departed, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

After some time had passed, Onoki called for a sensory Ninja. With the help of this highly skilled sensory Ninja, he promptly informed the headquarters about the current situation on the battlefield, ensuring that every detail was accurately conveyed.

"Thank you very much, Tsuchikage, for delivering such uplifting news. I will immediately inform everyone about the momentous defeat of Uchiha Madara, and I will also ensure that they remain vigilant and cautious of his potential arrival," said Shikaku from the headquarters, his voice filled with a mix of relief and caution.

Onoki nodded in agreement after hearing Shikaku's statement, fully understanding the importance of staying alert despite the recent victory.

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Shikaku said to Inoichi teasingly, "Your son-in-law is really powerful. I'm quite impressed by his abilities."

Inoichi laughed loudly and heartily, "Haha, of course, he is! After all, he is my son-in-law, and I always knew he had great potential."

"Yeah, yeah, don't act all smug now," said Shikaku with a smile. "Just connect me to the Hokage immediately. We need to get this news to her as soon as possible."

Inoichi nodded and promptly began the process. He connected to a sensory ninja, and after a few minutes of waiting, they were finally able to establish a connection with the Hokage.

"Shikaku, what is the news?" asked Tsunade from the other end, her voice filled with concern.

Shikaku didn't waste any time and promptly relayed everything that Onoki had just informed him about the recent defeat of Uchiha Madara. He provided all the details and made sure nothing was left out.

Hearing this, Tsunade was overjoyed and said, "For now, Madara hasn't arrived here, but we will be extremely careful. This is excellent news, so don't worry. We will remain vigilant and prepared for anything."

Shikaku nodded from the other end of the communication line, indicating his understanding and readiness to execute the order.

Tsunade continued, her voice firm and authoritative, "Inform all the commanders on the various battlefields to gather their forces here in our section, as Obito has just arrived. It is highly likely that Madara will join him soon, so we need to be prepared for their combined assault."

Shikaku nodded again and replied, "I agree with you completely, Hokage-sama. I will immediately send out the necessary orders to ensure everyone gathers on your side as quickly as possible."

After finishing her conversation with Shikaku, Tsunade turned her gaze toward the area where Obito had appeared. As soon as Obito arrived, he wasted no time in summoning the colossal 'Gedo Statue,' which let out a thunderous roar that echoed across the battlefield, signaling its ominous presence.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Tsunade quickly assembled with Raikage, Kakashi, Guy, and Naruto. They stood ready, prepared to face the formidable 'Gedo Statue' and the menacing figure of Obito, who was positioned directly in front of the monstrous statue. The group knew that the upcoming battle would be one of the toughest they had ever faced, but they were determined to confront the threat head-on and protect their comrades.

Obito, instead of fighting or speaking harshly, didn't even look at them. He simply threw both of the 'Sage of Six Paths' tools into the mouth of the 'Gedo Statue,' which swallowed them.

Kakashi, observing the situation, asked, "If I am not mistaken, these are the 'Sage of Six Paths' tools, right?"

Raikage answered Kakashi's question, "Yes, these are the legendary 'Sage of Six Paths' tools, and they contain the sealed Ginkaku and Kinkaku."

Realizing the implication, Raikage suddenly looked horrified and exclaimed, "Both Ginkaku and Kinkaku have the Nine-Tails' chakra within them. He's trying to feed the 'Gedo Statue' the Nine-Tails' chakra, which will revive the Ten-Tails."

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