Chapter 23: Why the Land of Rain?

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White Zetsu drilled out from underground, standing respectfully beside Uchiha Madara:

"Lord Madara, was this your goal!?"

"That's right, White Zetsu, you guessed correctly. My goal was indeed these resources, which can be used to enrich the Land of Rain."

"But…"

White Zetsu looked like he wanted to say something but didn't dare. Seeing such a white, fluffy fellow make such a frustrated expression made even Uchiha Madara feel a faint annoying.

"If you have something to say, say it! If you have to fart, let it out!"

"Uh... yes, Lord Madara. With your strength, you could sweep through any of the Five Great Nations. Why did you specifically choose the Land of Rain, which is located in such an awkward place and is small and weak!?"

Glancing at White Zetsu, Uchiha Madara felt reassured about White Zetsu's intelligence.

"Hmph, you're too idealistic. Everything is easy to say, but when it comes to actually doing things, how can it be so easy? You should know, not everything can be solved by overwhelming strength!

Let's take an example. If I go back to Konoha now, I can completely eliminate the Konoha high command after a battle.

However, I can't control the entire Konoha, because Konoha has already experienced three generations of Hokage, and the political imprint unique to the Senju clan is deeply ingrained in Konoha.

If I want to control Konoha, not only will those ordinary ninjas not follow me, but even those civilians will leave Konoha because of my fearsome reputation. In the end, I will get nothing!

But the Land of Rain is different. Although the Land of Rain is small and weak, because of its location in this area, the country has been plagued by wars for years, and there is rarely a time for stability.

The various large and small forces and civilians in the Land of Rain will not and dare not have hostile thoughts towards my strong entry into the Land of Rain, Uchiha Madara. Especially after I repel the three major ninja villages that invaded the Land of Rain, they will only admire me even more!

After entering and taking control of this country, cleaning up the remaining forces, and providing the civilians here with a stable life and sufficient benefits, then I, Uchiha Madara, will naturally win the hearts of the people and control a stable Land of Rain without a doubt!"

White Zetsu suddenly understood, and then felt admiration for Uchiha Madara:

"I see, so there are so many intricacies involved! As expected of Lord Uchiha Madara. I originally thought that Lord Uchiha Madara was only overwhelmingly strong, but I didn't expect his wisdom to be so profound!

Then, Lord Madara, what should we do next!?"

Uchiha Madara stood above the valley, looking towards one side of the valley, the hiding place of the thousand rain ninja he had subdued earlier, and said:

"First, lead them to Amegakure and establish my base in the Land of Rain! White Zetsu, continue to closely monitor all intelligence from the other Five Great Nations and the entire ninja world!"

"As you command, Lord Madara!"

White Zetsu sank back into the ground like a ghost.

Uchiha Madara tapped the ground with his toes, his entire body leaped up, like a great roc spreading its wings, and landed lightly in the hiding place of the thousand rain ninja.

Seeing that it was Uchiha Madara, whom they had just pledged allegiance to, the thousand rain ninja all came out.

Now, the gazes of these guys towards Uchiha Madara were not only fearful, but also filled with more admiration!

Destroying three thousand Iwa ninja in the blink of an eye, defeating the Third Tsuchikage easily. The legendary Uchiha Madara was indeed better seen than heard! Now, under Uchiha Madara's command, they were completely settled down, both physically and mentally.

Although Uchiha Madara was expressionless, he was quite happy in his heart. After all, it was easier if they were obedient.

Without further ado, Uchiha Madara directly issued an order:

"Alright, the invading Iwa ninja have been completely wiped out by me. Now, you people lead me to Amegakure. By the way, on the way, explain the internal power distribution situation of Amegakure to me."

"Yes, Lord Uchiha Madara..."

While Uchiha Madara was leading the thousand rain ninja towards Amegakure, almost simultaneously, the Five Great Nations of the entire ninja world received the major news of Uchiha Madara's reappearance one after another!

To be honest, the Land of Wind, Land of Water, and Land of Lightning didn't quite believe that Uchiha Madara, who should have died long ago, had reappeared. Among them, the Land of Lightning was the most skeptical. The Third Raikage even stated on the spot that it was just hearsay.

As for the Land of Earth, of course, they didn't believe it at first either. However, after the Third Tsuchikage returned to Iwagakure embarrassedly with only his son, they probably had to believe it even if they didn't want to.

Of course, the one who received the news first and believed it first was undoubtedly Konohagakure in the Land of Fire!

As Uchiha Madara's hometown, Konoha, which once regarded Uchiha Madara as a nightmare, what kind of panic-stricken state were they in?

It was this kind of panic-stricken state:

The Sannin, Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Jiraiya, after being threatened by Uchiha Madara, fled quickly, gathered the Konoha ninja forces stationed in the Land of Rain, and hurriedly began to withdraw troops from the Land of Rain.

Because the news was significant, they didn't dare to make the news of Uchiha Madara's reappearance public. They could only keep it in their hearts, handing over the troops to several Jonin leaders to slowly return to Konoha, while the three of them hurried back to Konoha.

At this time, sitting in command of Konoha was the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen. Below him were the Konoha Elders Council, Danzo, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, the heads of various clans, and the new generation of young Jonin, such as Sarutobi Shinnosuke, Yuhi Kurenai, etc…

Because it was wartime, the buildings within Konoha were densely packed, people came and went, shops were open as usual, and customers were endless. What was different from peacetime was that ninjas were patrolling and directing everywhere on the streets, and Anbu ninjas were hidden and monitoring in the dark. Konoha was busy and tense, yet quite orderly.

Amidst this busy and tense atmosphere, three figures leaped across the rooftops, rushing through the Konoha residential area, heading towards the red circular Hokage Building, the administrative center of Konoha!

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