I just returned to Konoha and found that all my clan members were gone.

Another month has passed in a flash.

After Iwagakure surrendered, Amegakure, Konoha and Kumogakure all tacitly stopped large-scale fighting, but minor frictions continued at the border.

The situation in the Land of Earth gradually improved. A large number of Iwagakure ninjas were involved in the construction, and the buildings that were originally destroyed by the war were quickly rebuilt.

Factories and mines were built one after another, and everything was moving in a positive direction.

The capital of the Land of Earth was thrown into chaos by the deaths of daimyo and nobles.

With the Rain Country Army taking over, the country became more stable, and some of the original Iwagakure ninjas returned to serve as the security team. There were no more rules and regulations, and the heavy commercial taxes were also reduced a lot.

Any civilians and ninjas could enter and leave freely, and the entire capital became more lively than before.

A hooded young man wandered around the capital. He had never experienced such a prosperous city before.

"Uchiha Yelan, is this the world you long for?"

Obito hid his face in his hood and whispered softly.

The two of them denied each other, but now seeing that the other had succeeded, even Obito's already cold heart couldn't help but feel a little shaken.

"Obito, the prosperity before our eyes is nothing but a bubble. The Rain Country is still at war. As long as they lose, this place will become hell again."

Black Zetsu's voice sounded in Obito's heart. He could feel some of the recent changes in Obito. It seemed that this guy had lost all his motivation. This was not acceptable.

"I know. I have been fighting him to the death for a long time."

From the first time Ye Lan revealed their identities, only one of them could survive.

For Ye Lan, he would not be worthy of being a son if he did not avenge the genocide of his clan, but for Obito, he would sacrifice anything for his ideals.

It is impossible to say who is right or wrong between the two. Simple black and white can no longer explain their thoughts. They just chose different paths.

"I have some news for you, Obito. The Sand Village has reached an alliance with the Rain Village and has handed over all the ninja lists from the Sand Village. Gaara has stepped down as the Kazekage and is now the Speaker of the Wind Country. He also made the Daimyo of the Wind Country abdicate two days ago. Currently, the old guy has fled to the Daimyo of the Fire Country."

Black Zetsu has not been idle during this period, and has been paying close attention to every move in the ninja world.

Obito's eyes under his hood fluctuated. In this way, most of the land in the ninja world belonged to the Rain Country, and Ye Lan's goal of unification was almost half completed.

"Other countries will definitely be unable to sit still if this continues."

Obito came to a stall and bought some food. After leaving Akatsuki, he had to take care of his own food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Black Zetsu said without any emotion in Obito's heart.

"In fact, these daimyos have been restless for a long time, but Tsunade has been unwilling to take the initiative to attack. The last time she took the initiative to attack was just a show, which means that Kumogakure has not been stable. However, this time the daimyos of the Land of Lightning personally appointed Killer Bee as the fifth Raikage, and Kumogakure finally settled down."

"According to intelligence, the Daimyo are reconvening in the Land of Iron. The Kages of Kumogakure, Konoha, and Kirigakure will all be attending. I think there will be some big moves."

Obito sneered, and the owner of the stall opposite didn't know what he had done wrong and looked at the customer in confusion.

Obito waved his hand and said to himself.

"Has the Five Kage Tournament become a Three Kage Tournament? I wonder if they can make up their minds this time."

"The generals of the Iron Country have all received orders from the Daimyo, and their samurai will also be on the battlefield. If we talk about foundation, Yuyin is still far from enough."

Black Zetsu analyzed that it actually didn't know much about the affairs of these nobles, and it didn't care about these ordinary people without chakra at all. If Ye Lan hadn't taken action against them, Black Zetsu would not have paid attention to these daimyo.

"The tailed beasts are only missing the Nine-Tails. If Konoha forms an alliance with Kumogakure, they will probably send the Jinchūriki to Kumogakure to learn how to become a perfect Jinchūriki. Should we..."

Black Zetsu's meaning is very clear. It wants to find out the information and then tell Ye Lan. For it, as long as it can revive the Ten Tails, everyone else is just a tool.

The stall owner finally finished and handed the food to Obito.

Obito casually handed over a large bill and said that the change was not needed. The stall owner thanked him sincerely and said that Obito was a kind-hearted person.

Obito nodded slightly and continued to speak to Black Zetsu.

"Don't underestimate Uchiha Ye Lan. He can handle it on his own without our help. How can a guy who can shake up the ninja world so much not have a backup plan?"

Black Zetsu remained silent. He deeply realized how terrifying Ye Lan was. Whether in terms of strength or intelligence, he had never seen such a person since the birth of the ninja world.

Even if Indra, the ancestor of the Uchiha clan, were alive today, he couldn't compare to him.

"However, I do need you to gather intelligence on the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and arrange for someone to keep an eye on it. If nothing goes wrong, Nagato will capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki by then."

Obito took a bite of the snack and it tasted surprisingly good.

"Isn't it Uchiha Ye Lan who will solve it?"

Logically speaking, it would be best for Uchiha to deal with the Jinchūriki.

Obito shook his head, and when he temporarily stepped off the chessboard he felt that he could see things more clearly.

Even though he didn't talk much with Ye Lan, often the person who understands you best is your enemy, and Obito has almost figured out Ye Lan's character.

"A guy like him would never attack his friends for his goal, unless his friends betrayed him first. A fool like Naruto is one of his few friends in his heart."

A patrolling security team saw Obito wearing a hood. The captain showed a suspicious look and ordered his men to approach him calmly.

Obito calmly turned to an empty corner and continued his conversation with Black Zetsu in his mind.

"Uchiha Yelan is a very easy-going person, but also a very difficult person to get along with. He seems to be sentimental, but he can also break up at any time."

After saying that, Obito's figure gradually twisted and disappeared without a trace in the busy street. No one noticed that a living person disappeared like that, as if he had never been there.

At the same time, Tsunade brought Shikaku, Kakashi and others to the Land of Iron again.

Looking at the newly rebuilt city of the Iron Kingdom, Tsunade also sighed. This time there were not too many restrictions on the number of people who could come. Everyone knew that the time had come and the cooperation had been confirmed, only some details needed to be discussed.

And this time she brought two people with her, or to be more precise, these two people came together.

Tsunade looked back at the blond father and son, with deep worry in her eyes. Sometimes late at night she would wonder if she had done something wrong.

She glanced at Kakashi who was a little sloppy beside her and said, suppressing her anger.

"Hatake Kakashi!"

"Tsunade-sama, what do you want from me?"

Kakashi calmly put away the intimate paradise in his hand.

"After this battle is over, you will be the Sixth Hokage. It's settled!"

Kakashi looked panicked and pointed at himself in disbelief.

"Eh? Not? Me?"