Black Naruto: Shadow Moon

While Konoha Village was organizing the ninja troops to make preparations for war, other major powers in the ninja world were also secretly planning their own actions.

The first is the Sand Village in the Land of Wind. The Third Kazekage was furious when he learned that the Salamander Hanzo had declared war on them.

He thought coldly that although the Sand Village was not the strongest among the five major countries, it was definitely not a small country like the Rain Country that could be easily provoked.

He decided to teach Hanzo and the Rain Kingdom a profound lesson.

To this end, the Third Kazekage summoned Chiyo, a veteran strongman in the village who was skilled in puppetry and medical ninjutsu.

Chiyo has a very high prestige in the Sand Village.

Not only is she proficient in various secret arts, she also has rich combat experience.

The Third Kazekage believed that Chiyo's expedition would surely make Hanzo realize that the Rain Country's declaration of war would only bring destruction.

He ordered Chiyo to lead the Sand Village ninja troops and attack the Rain Country directly.

At the same time, in the Iwagakure Village in the Land of Earth, the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki also became interested in this war.

The Land of Earth is short of resources and has barren land. Compared with the rich Konoha, the living environment in the Iwagakure Village is even worse. There are endless loess and hard rocks everywhere, and resources are extremely scarce.

In order to obtain more resources, improve the living conditions of the villagers, and also to curb the expansion of Konoha, Ohnoki decided to send ninjas to participate in the war.

He hoped that through this war, he would not only be able to expand the sphere of influence of the Land of Earth and gain more territory and resources, but also weaken Konoha's power, thereby maintaining a balance between the two countries.

The ninjas of the Iwagakure Village began to gather. They were well-equipped and well-trained, ready to go to the Rain Country to join the war.

Among these ninjas, there are many powerful ninjas who are good at using earth escape techniques. They can manipulate the power of the earth and cause great damage to the enemy.

Ōnoki personally commanded the army. He believed that with the strength of the Iwagakure Village, they would definitely win the war.

In the distant Cloud Village, the third Raikage Ai was closely following the developments of the war.

The Land of Thunder is located in a remote area, far away from the Land of Rain, so it is quite difficult to directly participate in the war.

The Third Raikage Ai is known for his radical fighting style and ambition.

He longed to expand the territory of the Land of Thunder, but he also understood that it did not have the geographical advantage to directly participate in this war at this time.

At this critical moment, Ai decided to remain calm and adopt a wait-and-see strategy.

He knew very well that rash actions might lead to unnecessary losses, while waiting for the right time to act would bring greater benefits.

Ai silently observed the development of the situation, looking forward to the best opportunity to appear.

When he thinks the time is right, he will attack without hesitation to seize the glory and victory that belongs to the Kingdom of Thunder.

At the same time, Ai was also actively preparing.

He trained ninjas, strengthened military forces, and secretly planned future strategies.

He believes that as long as he waits patiently, the time will eventually come.

In the distant Land of Water, the Third Mizukage of the Hidden Mist Village displayed a unique strategy.

The island they are on is in a special location, across the sea from the war-torn continent.

The Hidden Mist Village had no strong interest in the war in the Rain Country. The Third Mizukage thought this was a rare opportunity for the village to have a short break and respite.

He made a resolute decision to focus his energy on the development and strength improvement of his village.

After all, no matter how the great powers on the continent fight, the impact of the war is unlikely to extend to the Hidden Mist Village.

This strategy allows the Hidden Mist Village to avoid being involved in disputes, while also better protecting the lives and property of the villagers.

The Third Mizukage knew very well that only by working hard to develop himself in peacetime could he have enough confidence and strength to face more challenges in the future.

Meanwhile, the Land of Rain.

Salamander Hanzo stood on the towering tower of the Hidden Rain Village, overlooking this land that was shrouded in dark clouds all year round.

The rain silently hit his armor, like the feeling of blood splattering on his body in countless battles.

This land carries his responsibilities as the leader of the Hidden Rain Village, and also carries all his hopes and desires for future peace.

The Land of Rain, located in the core area of ​​the Ninja World, has always been a buffer zone between the major powers and has suffered from the ravages of war.

As the leader of the Hidden Rain Village, Hanzo could not tolerate this situation.

He knew that the Rain Kingdom must become stronger and must gain more living space for its people.

Salamander Hanzo knows very well that only through strength can the Rain Country escape the fate of being the Land of Four Wars.

Salamander Hanzo recalled the moment he defeated the Iron Kingdom. It was not only a personal victory, but also a victory for the Rain Kingdom.

At that time, the seed of ambition was planted in his heart. As time went by, this seed had grown into a big tree that could not be ignored, covering all his thoughts.

"The Rain Country can no longer become someone else's battlefield!" Hanzo said silently in his heart.

His past experiences made him want to break the existing situation through war and usher in peace for the Rain Kingdom.

He once admired the strength and ideals of Hashirama Senju, and dreamed of becoming a man like him, using powerful force to bring the world to its knees and thus achieve peace.

However, Hanzo was also well aware of the gap between himself and Hashirama Senju.

Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara once used their absolute power to pacify the troubled times, but he himself was far from having the strength to suppress an entire era.

Even so, his heart was still full of determination to fight.

He believed that as long as they could win this war, the Rain Kingdom would be able to break away from its past fate and truly rise.

Hanzo declared war on Konoha and the Sand Village, which was a decision he had carefully considered.

However, his mood was more complicated than ever.

He understood that the outcome of this war not only concerned his personal destiny, but also the future of the entire Rain Kingdom.

He prayed in his heart that the Rain Kingdom could survive this war and move towards a stronger and brighter future.

"I will use the sword of the Rain Country to fight for the land for the plow of the Rain Country." Hanzo muttered to himself.

He knew that this road was full of thorns, but he had no choice.

This is his mission as the leader of the Hidden Rain Village and his commitment to a peaceful future in the Rain Country.

Although Hanzo knew that his strength was not enough to support his grand ideals, he had no way out.

No matter what the outcome, he will fight for the Rain Kingdom.

Even though this war was destined to prevent him from achieving the same great achievements as Hashirama Senju, he hoped that his efforts could bring some changes to the Rain Country.

The rain continued to fall mercilessly, soaking Hanzo's armor and blurring his determined eyes.

The clarion call of war has been sounded. Regardless of success or failure, he will lead the Rain Kingdom on this path of no return.