151 Naruto Mobile Game

[Like a dream, the powerful Senju and Uchiha shook hands and made peace… the ninja world's first powerful ninja village was established.]

[Hashirama and Madara, End]

Sarutobi put down his phone, feeling deeply moved inside.

This was the story from before the village was founded. He never expected there would be such a clear opportunity to learn about it.

This was Chapter Sixteen of the Ninja Mobile Game's story, which was also updated today.

It was very simple—telling the story of how Hashirama and Madara met, became enemies, and finally rebuilt their trust.

Everything looked prosperous and hopeful, and this chapter ended right there.

But unfortunately, Sarutobi knew what came afterward. Those two would ultimately break apart again, and Madara might still be plotting something.

"Grandpa actually tried to regain Uchiha Madara's trust through suicide?" Nawaki was dumbfounded after reading it.

"No wonder it's him." Tsunade pressed her forehead.

Not just them—no one in the entire ninja world had expected that something like this had happened between Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.

From their energetic childhood meeting, to becoming enemies after understanding reality, and finally reconciling—just one short chapter told half of their lives.

This was the story of Konoha's birth.

Aside from the parties involved, who felt varying degrees of nostalgia, everyone else was utterly shocked.

Beyond that, what truly caught the eye was the two of them's completely un–ninja-like combat power, destroying heaven and earth like supermen.

"This is… the God of Shinobi, huh."

...

Hidden in the Rain, Nagato took a long time to recover.

If he searched his own conscience, he could also unleash large-scale destruction. But if he thought that alone meant he could compare to those two, that would be far too arrogant.

He looked down at his phone. The screen showed the word "Victory," yet he couldn't feel happy at all.

He looked again at the opposing ninjas: [Senju Hashirama] and [Uchiha Madara].

Both of these ninjas had been pierced through by his [Nagato·Edo Tensei], but if this were reality, the one being pierced would probably be him instead…

"It seems I've still been too lax."

Nagato murmured to himself. Controlling the Six Paths of Pain already placed a heavy burden on him, and playing the Ninja Mobile Game at the same time was an enormous drain.

That was why Konan had ordered him not to train at high intensity and to rest for a period every day.

Now it seemed he really couldn't afford to relax.

Actually, two chapters of the story had been updated, but Nagato didn't continue watching. Instead, he logged into seven accounts at once and resumed training.

...

After [Hashirama and Madara] ended, there was a short special chapter. This was something Kuroda had deliberately put together, and he named it:

"The Eve of the Fourth Ninja World War: The Ninja Allied Forces and the Enemy's Grand Parade?"

Mei Terumī was very interested in this long title. She tapped it open and discovered that, unlike previous story dungeons, there was no fighting required—you just watched.

The general idea was that, because the Masked Man declared war at the Five Kage Summit, the Five Great Nations and the Iron Country formed the Ninja Allied Forces.

With clearly defined roles, they were divided into several major divisions based on their respective strengths.

"Huh? I thought the teams would be divided by villages." Chōjūrō scratched his head.

"What are you saying!" Ao immediately scolded him. "This is a war! Not a time for fellow villagers to huddle together!"

"Y-Yes!" Chōjūrō hurriedly nodded.

Actually, he wanted to ask about everyone wearing unified headbands with the character 'Ninja,' but with ninja attire differing among the Five Great Nations, would the allied forces really be fine?

Mei Terumī smiled. As she continued watching, she realized that the division into five specialized combat legions was extremely accurate and the most reasonable arrangement.

But as she watched further, her expression immediately darkened, as if storm clouds had gathered.

Chōjūrō and Ao were both startled. They didn't dare say a word and quietly backed away a few steps.

Well, with five major divisions led by five captains, take a guess—which village couldn't produce a single suitable captain?

Just kidding.

Ao was part of the sensory division and wouldn't be on the front lines. Chōjūrō followed Mei Terumī in protecting the rear and the daimyo. Naturally, the frontline division commanders had nothing to do with Kirigakure.

...

"Commander of the Fourth Division and overall commander of all combat forces, huh." Rasa's feelings were complicated.

On one hand, he was astonished by Gaara's growth. On the other, he found it hard to reconcile his current self—someone without value—with that exceptionally mature Fifth Kazekage in the story.

He sat alone in his office, thinking for a long time. In the end, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes.

"No choice. We can only activate the external support plan!"

The external support plan was something Rasa had devised and discussed with the village's upper echelons.

In an Unlimited Class Tournament, only he could enter. But to be honest, even he had no confidence. He'd probably be the first one eliminated as soon as the losers' bracket began.

On top of that, Sunagakure's situation was difficult. They had participated in several ninja world wars, yet ended up without even a feather to show for it.

Unable to rely on their own people, Rasa had no choice but to consider bringing in external support. The target, of course, was the current number one ninja village—Konohagakure.

After all, they were neighbors and good friends with Konoha. Surely Konoha wouldn't refuse to help with this, right?

What? The Konoha Crush Plan?

Come on—that was entirely Orochimaru's manipulation, okay? What did that have to do with Sunagakure!

Once Rasa's order was issued, if the other Sunagakure ninjas felt conflicted, then Gaara was so happy he was practically jumping with joy.

Gaara would serve as an accompanying member and travel to Konoha together to discuss the cooperation plan!

What Sunagakure was really planning could wait until later. In the story, after the Ninja Allied Forces' segment ended, the camera shifted to the other side.

...

"Hm? Is that Kabuto?"

At the Sound Village, Orochimaru became interested.

Wasn't the one standing beside the Masked Man in the story Kabuto? His appearance was a bit different, though.

But since the Masked Man had changed his mask, Kabuto changing clothes was acceptable too, heh heh heh…

The next moment, Kabuto's voice rang out.

"Summoning· Edo Tensei!"

At that moment, everyone watching this segment widened their eyes. As coffins appeared one after another, they were immediately overwhelmed by the shock.

First were former Akatsuki members: Itachi, Sasori, Deidara, Kakuzu, and Nagato.

Then the former jinchūriki: Yugito Nii of the Two-Tails, Yagura of the Three-Tails, Rōshi of the Four-Tails, Han of the Five-Tails, Utakata of the Six-Tails, and Fū of the Seven-Tails.

Former Kage: the Second Tsuchikage, the Second Mizukage, the Third Raikage, and the Fourth Kazekage.

As well as Explosion Release Gari, Demon of the Hidden Mist Zabuza, Ice Release Haku, Hanzō of the Salamander, Chiyo of the Sand, Kimimaro of the Kaguya clan, Konoha's Sarutobi Asuma, Dan, Hyūga Hizashi…

Not just that—there was also Yamato, copied using Hashirama's cells… and one hundred thousand White Zetsu enhanced by famous ninjas of successive generations.

Magnificent!

This was the only thought shared by everyone in the ninja world. Beyond that, their minds were completely blank.

No wonder a Ninja Allied Forces was needed. Facing this lineup of enemies, if you didn't unite, what were you even fighting with!

...

In the Kamui space, Obito watched himself declare war on the phone, after which the screen went black.

He closed the finished story playback, crossed his arms, and sat there thinking for a long while before finally reaching a conclusion.

"That white mask of mine will appear later, right?"