The little girl Kurotsuchi left in a daze along with others.
The remaining people on the scene stared angrily at Uehara, and Tsunade sighed softly looking at Uehara Naraku: "How wicked… He used to be such a cute boy, and now he's changed so much! I really wonder what you've been through these years…"
Uehara Naraku pursed his lips, almost choking everyone with his words: "What could I have been through? Just pondering how to capture the Tailed Beasts and destroy the Five Great Countries!"
Tsunade: "..."
Since Uehara Naraku exposed his identity within Akatsuki, he seemed more and more unconstrained. Can't this guy be a bit more serious?
Has he completely let himself go?
Tsunade extended her hand to pat Uehara Naraku's shoulder, softly persuading: "Hey, Uehara, don't you want to become the First Rain Shadow?"
Tsunade was seriously trying to persuade him.
As long as Uehara Naraku can play a crucial role and achieve great feats in the upcoming war, some countries among the Five Great Nations will likely support Uehara becoming the First Rain Shadow. This way, there might be hope for the Land of Rain to become the Sixth Great Nation.
"Not interested."
Uehara Naraku shook his head and revealed a playful smile: "I'm currently the leader of Akatsuki. Even you Five Kage dare not act recklessly in front of me, so why should I lower myself to become a Rain Shadow!"
"..."
Tsunade's face darkened, and her fingers slowly clenched: "Forget it, I'll stop talking about this. Let's continue discussing matters about the Ninja Alliance!"
Leaders instructed their subordinates to urgently hunt down Orochimaru and organize their troops, as they still needed to continue talks, discussing the command and logistics of the Ninja Alliance.
Besides the Five Great Countries' Ninja Villages and The Hidden Rain Village, the rest of the Ninja World doesn't have any other major ninja villages left. Mifune from the Land of Iron also decided to join the Ninja Alliance.
With that, it essentially gathered the entire strength of the Ninja World.
This force seems exceedingly strong, claiming to be the largest ninja army ever in the history of the Ninja World. However, they're facing an enemy who's about to wield the Ten-tailed Beast, Orochimaru, and his powerful Reanimation Ninja.
Perhaps because the threat of Orochimaru is too severe, the pace of the Five Kage Summit suddenly accelerated quite a bit, and they swiftly formulated the Ninja Army's structure and the selection of commanders.
Alliance leaders: Third Tsuchikage Onoki, Fourth Raikage A, Fifth Kazekage Gaara, Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei, Fifth Hokage Tsunade, along with The Hidden Rain Village＋Akatsuki's leader Uehara Naraku as an addition.
Supreme Commander: Fourth Raikage A.
Chief Strategist: Fifth Hokage Tsunade.
Alliance Commander-in-Chief: Leader of Hidden Rain, Uehara Naraku.
These positions were very interestingly divided. The Fourth Raikage is responsible for overall coordination of the war situation, including logistical support, protection of daimyo, distribution and arrangement of combat troops; Tsunade is responsible for keeping the Fourth Raikage in check, preventing him from making reckless decisions.
Uehara Naraku is responsible for commanding the entire Ninja Alliance's combat troops, making decisions on the spot in the battlefield, maneuvering various ninja units to confront the enemy, and will also participate in battles as high-end combat strength.
Staff Department: Nara Shikaku, Mabui (Raikage's Female Secretary)
This department mainly provides strategies and advice, constantly supplying suitable combat methods to the front line for decision-making.
Intelligence Squad: Yamanaka Inoichi, Hyuga Hinata
This squad mainly handles gathering and transmitting information from various places, mainly hosted by current clan leaders of two Konoha ninja clans, Hyuga Hinata and Yamanaka Inoichi.
Originally in history, the role of team leader was supposed to be held by Ao, a Byakugan ninja from the Hidden Mist Village. Unfortunately, because he spied on Uehara Naraku's identity, Uehara Naraku swiftly killed him. Now, it seems he has been reanimated by Yakushi Kabuto.
This is just... helpless.
Perception Squad: C, Black Zetsu
This squad primarily gathers intelligence and perceives enemy positions.
C, the squad leader, is one of Raikage's guards and is known as Raikage's left hand. Besides strong perception ninjutsu, he is also skilled in medical ninjutsu. In terms of status, C is equal to Raikage's right hand, Darui.
The other leader is Black Zetsu.
Yes, Uehara Naraku found a position for Black Zetsu, inserting it into the Ninja Alliance. This ninja world is simply too surreal!
After Tsunade wrote Black Zetsu's name on the list, she confirmed aloud once again: "Hey, Uehara, are you sure this person is reliable?"
"I checked, just as reliable as I am."
After speaking, Uehara Naraku continued in a deep voice: "Because Orochimaru and Uchiha Obito feared Senior Zetsu's formidable perception ability, they wanted to kill him using a borrowed knife. I believe Senior Zetsu can undoubtedly play a huge role in this Ninja World War."
"Indeed…"
Tsunade nodded, spoke softly: "No wonder Uchiha Obito deliberately leaked this matter to Jiraiya back then, perhaps we really misjudged him!"
"Yeah..."
Uehara Naraku sighed deeply.
Seriously...
Even Black Zetsu can sneak into the Ninja Alliance...
What on earth is impossible in this world?
As long as one is willing to work hard, anything can definitely be achieved!
Uehara Naraku quite wants to see what expression Black Zetsu would have upon knowing it became the leader of the perception squad in the Ninja Alliance, surely it would be very pleased?
Raid Squad: Kankuro.
This squad first attacks to test the enemy's strength.
Simply put, they are responsible for either chopping off the enemy's heads or losing their own heads. Generally, with good luck, they can chop off an enemy's head and return alive; with bad luck, they will lose their heads, but must send out information before dying...
Daimyo Guard: Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei.
Main responsibility is to protect the daimyo and aristocrats of various countries. Undoubtedly, under Nagato and Uehara Naraku's rule, the Land of Rain has no daimyo.
Above the seat of God, how can there be room for someone else's butt?
1st Combat Squad: Darui
2nd Combat Squad: Third Tsuchikage Onoki
3rd Combat Squad: Hatake Kakashi
4th Combat Squad: Fifth Kazekage, Gaara
5th Combat Squad: Mifune
Medical Logistics Squad: Shizune and Tonton
There's nothing much to say about the leaders of these combat squads.
Only when Uehara Naraku heard that the 3rd Combat Squad was responsible for prolonged battles, he looked at the name of Captain Hatake Kakashi in silence for a long time. Who the hell can tell him when Hatake Kakashi got involved in prolonged battles?
Apart from these, there are two other most important squads.
1st Special Operations Team Captain: Jiraiya.
1st Special Operations Team Members: Uzumaki Naruto, Rock Lee, Might Guy, Yamato.
These are basically all powerful members, ready to deal with those tough ninjas in the Reanimation!
As for the second special operations team, it's also worth watching.
2nd Special Operations Team Captain: Uehara Naraku.
2nd Special Operations Team Members: Sasori of the Red Sand, Deidara, Kakuzu, Hidan, Hoshigaki Kisame, Hozuki Mangetsu, Hozuki Suigetsu, Ringo Ameyuri, Kaguya Kimimaro, Haku.
Yes, the Akatsuki members have gathered.
All Akatsuki members have also joined the Ninja Alliance.
To be honest, the Five Kage present still have a bit of darkness in their hearts. They truly hope these Akatsuki members can play a role on the battlefield, and preferably die gloriously to redeem their sinful lives.
Unfortunately…
Uehara Naraku is the Ninja Alliance Commander-in-Chief, and Yakushi Kabuto is manipulating the battle in Orochimaru's camp. They both won't allow this to happen.
"Uehara…"
Tsunade furrowed her brows and looked at Uehara Naraku: "I remember your teacher Konan is also very strong!"
"My teacher's strength is indeed formidable."
Uehara Naraku shook his head and said solemnly, "But her battles rely heavily on paper bombs. I'm worried she might accidentally harm more members of the Ninja Alliance…"
After saying that, Uehara Naraku rubbed his forehead, his voice gradually lowering: "Let Konan stay in the Hidden Rain Village…"
"This doesn't seem like a decision a ninja should make."
Tsunade shook her head, not quite agreeing with Uehara Naraku's opinion: "If your teacher knows your arrangements, she certainly wouldn't agree with your opinion. I can see that Konan is a strong-willed woman!"
"Hehe…"
Uehara Naraku smiled noncommittally and said softly, "This war will definitely be very brutal. The likelihood of me dying in this war is high… I don't want my teacher to see me die miserably. I hope she can live on."
Tsunade patted Uehara Naraku's shoulder and sighed: "Uehara, the war hasn't started yet. Don't be so pessimistic!"
"Exactly!"
Fourth Raikage slammed the table with his fist, speaking gruffly: "You are the Ninja Alliance Commander-in-Chief! How can you lose morale before the battle even starts?"
"Though we don't have much advantage indeed…"
Third Tsuchikage Onoki glanced at Uehara Naraku, speaking in a weary voice: "But before the war begins, no one can predict the outcome. Even in unbalanced wars, there can be a turning point because of one person…"
Third Tsuchikage Onoki has truly… suffered enough of this kind of loss.
Back then, Onoki led thousands of ninja troops intending to encircle the Fourth Raikage's Hidden Cloud Squad, but the plan failed strategically because the Fourth Raikage was too strong, fighting one against a thousand.
Later, when Onoki sent troops to attack the Land of Fire along the Hidden Grass Village, he encountered the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, who single-handedly changed the course of the battle…
Where could he find a reason?
Clearly in wars meant to be won, they end up failing strategically because a rogue ninja suddenly appears...
"Hmm, I understand."
Uehara Naraku glanced at Tsunade's list and said softly: "Since we've finished talking, I'll return immediately to reorganize those Akatsuki guys and let Zetsu senior go ahead to join the perception ninja squads of each village to search for Orochimaru's location…"
"Hmm."
The other Five Kage nodded in succession.
They have roughly finished their discussions here, and now what remains is to quickly reorganize the ninja squads of each village to gather all participating ninjas.
The Fourth Great Ninja War...
The Ninja Alliance faction, thus formed!