However, regardless of whether the Ninja World was united or divided, Takegami Ōtsutsuki's only goal was to obtain the Chakra Fruit.
Ōbito and Nagato, on the other hand, were following the plan discussed with Uchiha En to truly promote the unity of the Ninja World.
At the same time, they sought to capture Takegami Ōtsutsuki, have him lead them to the Ōtsutsuki Clan, and completely resolve the hidden dangers in the Ninja World.
Everyone had their own objectives, so the Fourth Great Ninja War was an inevitable occurrence.
Subsequently, Nagato had Konan draft a letter.
The original Five Great Ninja Villages—Konoha, Kumogakure, Iwagakure, Kirigakure, and Hidden Sand Village—as well as various smaller Ninja Villages like Taki Ninja, Land of Rain, Hoshigakure, and Otogakure.
And the countries behind these Ninja Villages, including the samurai nation, the Land of Iron, all received this letter from the Akatsuki Organization.
This was a surrender letter. The main body of the letter didn't seem to contain strong hostility; instead, it had a tone of peaceful negotiation.
The letter began by narrating the significance of the Six Paths Sage spreading Chakra to the world.
The Six Paths Sage wanted the people of the entire world to use this power, which could connect hearts, to achieve mutual understanding and tolerance, thereby building a harmonious world.
However, the people of this world mistakenly used this power, turning it into a tool for slaughter.
To correct this mistake, the Akatsuki Organization came into being.
Now, the Akatsuki Organization has mastered the method and power to achieve peace in the Ninja World. The Akatsuki Organization plans to launch the Eye of the Moon Plan, immersing all humans in genjutsu to eliminate war and achieve true peace.
To achieve this plan, nine Tailed Beasts are needed. The Akatsuki Organization demanded that the newly merged Five Great Nations hand over the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Kushina, and patiently await the implementation of the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
If the Five Great Nations dared to resist, the Akatsuki Organization would initiate an all-out war.
The Akatsuki Organization's surrender letter caused a huge uproar in the Ninja World.
What's the difference between handing over the Nine-Tails to live a lifetime in genjutsu and dying?
No one in their right mind would agree to such a thing.
But the Akatsuki Organization was truly strong; they even destroyed Konoha. Could the Ninja World truly be a match for the Akatsuki Organization?
Just as everyone was indecisive, the Daimyo appeared under Uchiha En's control.
They delivered impassioned speeches and declared that they would spare no effort to help the Ninja win this war.
The Ninja were moved by the Daimyo's attitude and decided to form the Shinobi Allied Forces to collectively confront the Akatsuki Organization.
And Uchiha En was appointed as the commander of the Shinobi Allied Forces by the Daimyo.
After declaring war, the Akatsuki Organization did not immediately start the war but instead vanished without a trace.
Unbeknownst to them, a month had passed. The Shinobi Allied Forces had gathered, and their command headquarters was completed.
With the command headquarters finished, Uchiha En issued his first order as commander of the Shinobi Allied Forces: "All Ninja, assemble at the Allied Forces Headquarters!"
Upon receiving the order, Konoha, led by Minato Namikaze, set out with experts such as Shisui, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Kakashi, Might Guy, and Uchiha Fugaku.
Accompanying them were over 10,000 Konoha Ninja, including more than 2,000 elite Medical Ninja.
Konoha's ally, the Hidden Sand Village, was led by the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, Gaara, and Pakura, with 5,000 Ninja mobilized.
After the Third Great Ninja War, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind had many grievances with the Hidden Sand Village, forcing the Hidden Sand Village to reduce its Ninja numbers and pursue a path of elite Ninja.
Therefore, the number of Ninja in the Hidden Sand Village was the lowest among the Five Great Ninja Villages.
The numbers of Kumogakure and Iwagakure Ninja were similar, around 15,000, and Kirigakure also had over 10,000.
After several days of travel, nearly 60,000 Shinobi Allied Forces successfully gathered, with Ninja from the Five Great Nations, wearing different uniforms, standing together for the first time.
Meanwhile, in the Land of Rain, at the Akatsuki Organization's base, nearly a hundred coffins were arrayed before Yakushi Kabuto.
"Edo Tensei, to be able to summon the dead and have battle power so close to their living state, Ninjutsu is truly amazing," Takegami Ōtsutsuki exclaimed, looking at the coffins.
"Who is the strongest among these people?" Sasori asked.
"Undoubtedly, it's Lord Madara," White Zetsu said from the side.
"Uchiha Madara is indeed very strong," Pain also agreed.
Everyone heard this and looked towards the foremost coffin in unison.
"Uchiha Madara is on our side, isn't he? Why don't we awaken him?" Deidara asked.
"Then awaken him! I also want to talk to him," Takegami Ōtsutsuki said.
Yakushi Kabuto heard this and awakened Uchiha Madara.
Uchiha Madara opened his eyes, felt his body, and frowned: "Why Edo Tensei? Not Rinne Rebirth? What's the situation with Obito now?"
Uchiha Madara turned to Obito, who was wearing a black and white mask, and asked.
"Some unexpected situations arose, so you could only be revived in this form."
"What exactly happened?"
Ōbito explained the situation to Uchiha Madara and introduced him to Takegami Ōtsutsuki.
"Kaguya and the Six Paths Sage are aliens? Interesting. Hey! How strong are you among these aliens?" Uchiha Madara asked Takegami Ōtsutsuki.
"I should be considered mid-level," Takegami Ōtsutsuki replied.
"Only mid-level? Interesting! Very interesting!"
"If you want to see stronger Ōtsutsuki Clan members, then win this war! I will take you to meet them then."
"Good!" Uchiha Madara agreed without thinking.
Because winning this war was also a necessary path for him to achieve true peace.
"It seems the two of you have reached a consensus," Yakushi Kabuto said from the side.
"Who is this guy?" Madara asked with a frown.
"His name is Yakushi Kabuto. He is my partner and the one who summoned you with Edo Tensei."
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