More than three years have passed in a flash.
At this time, Ethan is already 10 years old.
In these years, his strength has been amazingly improved.
He is already a real Kage-level peak strongman.
And not just an ordinary Kage-level, but a Kage-level strongman with both physique and Chakra.
He has gone a long way in the Kage-level category.
At the same time, in these years, he has also given ideological education classes to Uchiha children and teenagers and guided them in their cultivation, which has greatly improved their favorability.
He successfully made more than a hundred Uchiha clan ninjas have a favorability of more than 80 points for him, and they were successively contracted by him.
Then, they were deeply cultivated.
Some of the older ones were sent by him to the pirate world to venture into the fierce battle experience and improve their strength.
At the same time, he also expanded his influence in the pirate world.
In addition to Uchiha, Nawaki, Perona, Zoro, Ace, Sabo, Nami, Nochigo, Bell-mère, Kaya, Cornis, Rossi, Ganfor, and others were also successfully contracted by him and became his workers.
With his help, they began to grow rapidly.
Those who signed the contract early were already quite strong at this time.
Those who signed later also had a promising future.
[ Uchiha Ethan ]
[Talent]: Space-Time Gate, God Rewards Hard Work
[Lifespan]: 612 years, 4 months, 21 days (Life Source: 67.2)
[Cultivation]: Kage-level peak (dual cultivation of Dharma and body, chakra amount: 567 cards)
[Chakra attributes]: Water, Wind, Thunder, Fire, Earth, Yin, Yang
[Bloodline Limit]: Three Tomoe Sharingan,
[Skills]: Source Chakra Refining Technique (953,411/1 million, perfect), Medical Technique (22,133/100,000, perfect), Longevity Secret (384,536/1 million, perfect), Sharingan Meditation Technique (1 million/1 million, great perfection), Advanced Taijutsu (53,346/1 million, perfect), Chakra Control (MAX), Seal (MAX, no seal casting), Observation Haki (273,782/1 million, perfect), Armament Haki (12,325/100,000, Great Success), Conqueror's Haki (6,783/10,000, Minor Success), Thunder Fruit (326,334/1,000,000, Perfect), Sword Intention (237,843/1,000,000), True Isshin Sword Technique (236,543/1,000,000, Perfect)...Omitted
[Ninjutsu]: Flying Thunder God Technique (954,545/1,000,000, Perfect)...Omitted
[Physical Skills]: Marine Six Styles (MAX), Life Return (383,456/1,000,000, Perfect)...Omitted
Even though Ethan has practiced so many techniques and skills, he has practiced most of the main techniques and skills to perfection or even close to the state of great perfection in the past few years.
Among them, the basic physical skills have long been enlightened and sublimated into advanced physical skills, and the effect of strengthening the physique is even more terrifying.
Basic swordsmanship was sublimated into sword intent;
Chakra control and seals were even more advanced, reaching the real limit.
It was only at this time that Ethan realized that not all skills could break the limit.
To break the limit, at least there must be the potential and possibility of advancement.
After his physique reached a certain level, he also successfully comprehended and mastered Armament Haki.
Moreover, as his inner will became more and more firm and his mind became more and more transparent under the impact and pressure of his teacher Conqueror's Haki, he also successfully awakened Conqueror's Haki.
So far, he has even mastered the advanced technique of Conqueror's entanglement.
Marine Six Styles was also completely mastered, and the control of the body was qualitatively changed, and he comprehended the return of life.
In short, Ethan at this time was terribly strong.
The Uchiha at this time was no longer the Uchiha of a few years ago.
Even the Senju had recovered some of their vitality, and their strength was constantly recovering and improving.
The Uzumaki clan was no exception.
The more this happened, the more the Third Generation became wary of the Uchiha, Senju, and Uzumaki clans.
They wanted to destroy them.
Unfortunately, in the past few years, the three clans have joined forces and even secretly won over a group of ninja clans, making it impossible for the Third Generation to start any trouble.
Until now, the situation in the ninja world has become more and more serious.
Conflicts continue to intensify.
Especially in the Rain Country, there was a Hanzō of the Salamander, called a demigod.
Their ambitions began to expand, and they continued to expand outward, wanting to make the Rain Country the sixth largest country and the Rain Shinobi Village the sixth largest ninja village.
At this time, in the Hokage's office,
"Hiruzen, the opportunity we've been waiting for has come!"
"This time, Hanzō of the Salamander of Rain Shinobi Village took the initiative to attack our Fire Country and annex our Fire Country's territory. Even the Daimyo sent a letter asking us to attack him! We can't miss it ["
"Just declare war on Rain Shinobi Village!"
Danzo said to the Third Generation excitedly.
"Pah! Pah!"
The Third Generation listened, took a few puffs of dry tobacco, glanced at Danzo, and said, "Don't think I don't know; all this is pushed behind the scenes by you!"
"Hanzo is not stupid; at this time he is really expanding to the Iron Country and the Sand Country! Not the Fire Country at all!"
We are all old friends; who doesn't know who?
Danzo did it on purpose.
"What's the relationship?"
Danzo listened and said disapprovingly, "Even without my guidance and instigation, this would have happened sooner or later, wouldn't it?"
"With Hanzo's ambition, he would not be satisfied with the Iron Country and the Sand Country!"
"What are these two countries? Either stones or sand. As long as Hanzo is not stupid, he knows that if Rain Shinobi Village wants to become the sixth largest ninja village and Rain Country wants to become the sixth largest country, then invading Fire Country is a must!"
"I just moved this time forward!"
"Besides, there are actually Rock Shinobi and Sand Shinobi behind this; it's not just my handwriting!"
"After these years of recuperation, and the Jinchūriki of several major ninja villages have become stable and mature, they can't wait to expand outward and grab more benefits!"
"And is there a better target than the rich Land of Fire and Konoha?"
"So, all this is actually unavoidable!"
This is not a lie.
There are indeed shadows of Rock Shinobi and Sand Shinobi behind this matter.
Hanzo may not be unaware of this, but for his own interests and ambitions, he chose to go with the flow.
It just so happens that he also wants to try what the Shinobi will react to.
How strong is it?
If it is too strong, he can just withdraw his troops, apologize and negotiate peace, and change direction.
If Konoha's strength is not enough, don't blame him for biting off a piece of fat meat in the Land of Fire.
"Rock Shinobi and Sand Shinobi actually took action too? That's really troublesome!"
When the third generation heard this, his brows knitted and his face was full of worry.
But if you look carefully, you will find the excitement and expectation hidden in his eyes.
He has actually been waiting for this day for several years!
In the past few years, he watched Uchiha grow stronger and stronger, and Senju and Uzumaki recovered, and he was worried!
But in peacetime, he couldn't find a suitable reason to target these three tribes.
Especially since they basically don't accept dangerous missions and don't rely on missions to survive.
Even if he wanted to set a trap to continuously cut off the power of these three tribes, it wouldn't work.
Not to mention, more and more ninja tribes are bound by the interests of the three tribes, and their connection with them is getting deeper and deeper.
Fortunately, the war he was looking forward to has finally arrived.
Only in war can he take greater initiative!
"Then declare war on Rain Shinobi Village!"
"I will convene a meeting of all Konoha Jōnin to discuss the matter of sending troops to the Rain Country!"
"This time, we have to cooperate well!"
The Third Generation didn't say anything more and immediately spoke to Danzo.
"Of course!"
Danzo smiled brightly after hearing this and said with a sinister smile, "Haha! This time I won't stop Yu and the others from joining the battle!"
"I will even try my best to encourage them to join the battle on their own initiative so as to consume their manpower."
"Don't do too much at one time!"
Third Generation frowned after hearing this: "If we do too much at the beginning, I'm worried that Uchiha Sarah and Mito-sama will directly refuse!"
"So, this time, in addition to the registered ninja troops in the village, I plan to select a group of ninjas from each ninja clan to form an army and rush to the Rain Shinobi Village battlefield!"
"As for the commander-in-chief of the Rain Shinobi Village battlefield, I'll leave it to you, Danzo. How about it?"
It's definitely better to let Danzo do things like cheating people.
He's better at this.
"No problem! Leave it to me! I'll get things done!"
Danzo nodded excitedly.
This is what he is waiting for!
He wants not only to weaken the Uchiha, Senju, and Uzumaki... ninja clans, but also to win the Rain Shinobi Village battlefield.
Make enough achievements and improve your reputation.
In this way, when World War II is over, he will have the opportunity to drive Sarutobi Hiruzen out of office and make himself the Fourth Hokage.
It is far from enough to simply do chores for the Third Generation and persecute the Uchiha and other ninja clans.
Of course, he will not tell the Third Generation about this.
"Is this really okay? Will it be discovered?"
At this time, Utatane Koharu frowned slightly.
It's not that she looks down on the Third Generation, and Danzo, Uchiha Sarah, and Uzumaki Mito have never been simple characters.
This can be seen from the fact that they have been repeatedly defeated by these two people in recent years.
"Indeed! It's better to be careful! Danzo! Hiruzen! Don't get any benefits at that time, but be tricked instead!"
Mitokado Homura couldn't help but remind him.
He understands Danzo, this guy.
He is very impulsive and rough in doing things.
If there is any handle left in this matter, Uchiha Sarah and Mito-sama will not reason with them.
"What are you worried about? I have stopped the matter, so there will be no problem! Don't you believe in my ability?"
Danzo frowned and asked after hearing this.
What do you mean?
I give you the opportunity to follow behind and get benefits, and you don't even need to do it directly. You are still not happy, right?
Two trash; if it weren't for him and Hiruzen, this Danzo would have been scattered sooner or later.
"Of course not!"
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura saw that Danzo was a little angry and quickly stood up and waved their hands to deny: "We are just a little worried and want you to be careful, Danzo!"
"No more words! Since it has been decided to start, let's call the Jōnin to discuss it now!"
The two began to change the subject directly.
"Okay!"
The Third Generation nodded immediately, summoned leader Anbu, and gave instructions.
The Anbu leader immediately took the order and left, gathering some Anbu ninjas to notify the representatives of the major ninja clans and the registered Jōnin of the village.
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