"It seems you have made up your minds."
Inside the Raikage's office in Kumogakure.
Acting Raikage Dodai looked at Obito before him and spoke with a grave expression, "But inviting us to participate now, don't you think it's a bit too much? After all, you are challenging the order of the entire Ninja World."
"Oh, so you know what happened at the Kage Summit." Obito nodded indifferently, his attitude making the young ninja beside him somewhat displeased.
C frowned, Samui snorted, and Darui remained silent for a while before speaking proactively, "That's not difficult for us. We know every word of what you said, and aren't we also your targets?"
"Indeed, but I have a better plan." Facing the questioning, Obito remained calm.
After all, in his eyes, he was different from these guys. Moreover, he had already met Madara before coming, and he knew how to deal with the situation.
Although in his opinion, whether Kumogakure participated or not wasn't important, since it was a Great Ninja War, he needed more cannon fodder.
Kumogakure had deep-seated grudges with Konoha, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure, and coupled with the destruction of Kumogakure years ago, they had already established contact with Kumogakure. At this time, it naturally couldn't be wasted.
"I already said at the Kage Summit that I want to create a new Ninja World, a peaceful Ninja World." Obito spoke calmly, his expression indifferent.
"But I didn't say how the reconstruction work would proceed after the Ninja World's order is shattered, did I?"
"Oh?"
Obito's words caused confusion on the faces of the Kumogakure ninjas.
"You mean…"
"Isn't that obvious? The Ninja World still needs order, and you are our allies."
Obito spoke slowly, and his words instantly caused the eyes of the Kumogakure ninjas to widen, but he didn't stop.
"I have always been very clear that the Ninja World has been in constant war because of the numerous hostile ninja villages standing against each other."
"To achieve true peace, one must destroy all other villages and keep only one to maintain stable order."
"This way, with fewer disputes and no more chaotic hatreds, true peace can be achieved."
"And as our allies, you are naturally the best choice, but ultimately, how to proceed is up to you."
At this point, Obito paused, and the Kumogakure ninjas fell into silence. Clearly, they were all captivated by Obito's words.
"But, are you really willing to hand all of this over to us?" However, very quickly, Dodai frowned. He didn't quite trust Obito.
Or rather, he never trusted the Akatsuki at all. It was only the drive of hatred that forced them together.
"And what do you want in return?"
"We naturally want to get what we desire." Obito spoke indifferently, appearing full of confidence.
"We will monitor your every move, as we also need to ensure the fruits of victory, and we even need to obtain the right to veto everything you do."
"Are you dreaming?"
Dodai instantly couldn't hold back upon hearing this. Was this creating a 'Supreme Emperor'?
"The right to veto everything, you…"
"Don't rush, this is just a preliminary idea. The specifics will depend on your performance in the war."
However, Obito didn't give Dodai another chance to speak. He raised his finger and gently shook his head.
"Ultimately, such negotiations depend on performance on the battlefield. Perform well, and you naturally gain more. Perform poorly…"
Speaking of which, Obito felt he had made his intentions clear.
Dodai also understood what Obito meant. This guy was practically putting him on a hot seat.
"I personally suggest you seize this opportunity. Look at your current environment, look at the tall mountains that once established Kumogakure."
But before he could say anything, Obito spoke again.
"That's like the backbone of your Kumogakure, yet it was broken by Konoha, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure together. Can you swallow that humiliation?"
"This opportunity allows you to take revenge personally, and you can even fight alongside your past Kage. Why not?"
"Most importantly, I seem to recall your Kage have always yearned to stand at the pinnacle of the Ninja World, so…"
As he spoke, Obito's body began to distort. Having said this much, he felt it was enough. He also didn't plan to stay here any longer. He had more important matters to attend to.
"Don't miss this opportunity. I will give you one week to consider carefully, and after one week…"
"We will officially act. I look forward to your reply."
As his voice faded, Obito had already vanished, leaving the Kumogakure ninjas looking at each other in bewilderment.
"Tch, that damned guy…"
After a while, Darui finally couldn't help but curse.
"He just wants us to be cannon fodder, and he even wants to summon all our past Kage. Damn it."
"But, this matter doesn't seem entirely out of the question." Samui frowned, weighing the pros and cons.
C stroked his chin and spoke, "I think we should discuss this thoroughly. One week is a bit tight, we need to make preparations in all aspects."
"No way, C?" Darui was somewhat incredulous.
"You actually believed his words?"
"No, I don't believe him, but I know this is an opportunity." C shook his head and looked at Dodai beside him.
"I think you think the same as I do. They use us, so why can't we use them?"
"Using them, huh?"
Darui and Samui pondered for a moment, seeming to understand what C meant.
Dodai nodded and spoke, "Let's do this. Call a meeting, and also call Bee. We need to have a good discussion."
"Yes!"
The Kumogakure ninjas acted quickly, as this concerned their future, and Obito hadn't gone too far.
Obito stood quietly on a high mountain, overlooking Kumogakure in the distance.
"No surprises, Kumogakure is pretty much settled. Madara's persuasive techniques are very effective." He mumbled, then shook his head, no longer thinking about it.
"Now, just waiting for the Edo Tensei to gather, and for Madara and the others to find the relics of the Sage of Six Paths' younger brother."
"Hurry up, this disgusting world, I don't want to stay here for a moment longer…"
In the Land of Fire, on a mountain peak, Madara shook his head as he listened to Black Zetsu's report.
"It seems Kumogakure is almost ready."
"But why did his thinking suddenly change so quickly? He actually wants to help me deal with Nagato?"
Obito had sought out Madara before this operation, and they had reached some 'agreements'. Otherwise, with Obito's eloquence, he might not have been able to handle those Kumogakure ninjas.
However, Obito's behavior was very strange, even Madara was somewhat speechless.
Having already betrayed him, did he still have the nerve to come seeking him out?
"He's probably trying to take a gamble for the Rinnegan and the Ten-Tails, but he really overestimates himself."