Leader of the Ninja Sect's Office.
In his rush, Kakuzu opened the office door and walked in without knocking.
Seeing Kakuzu go in directly, Yahiko also followed him inside.
Nagato hesitated but eventually went in with Konan.
He wasn't too worried about the Shimura Danzo affair.
Because he knew "Sosuke" was actually Konoha's new era's strongest, Habu Mokgetsu.
As a Konoha Ninja, Mokgetsu was determined to kill Shimura Danzo.
First, because Shimura Danzo deserved to die, and second, Mokgetsu had a countermeasure.
After all, Mokgetsu himself was a Konoha Ninja, so how could he not know Shimura Danzo's status in Konoha?
But these were all untold secrets, so Nagato didn't know how to explain it to Yahiko and the others.
"Sosuke, why didn't you send someone to inform me about such a huge event as killing Shimura Danzo?" Kakuzu said with dissatisfaction.
He hadn't slept well the night he heard the news.
When he closed his eyes, his mind was filled with "Why did Sosuke kill Shimura Danzo" and "If Konoha attacks the Ninja Sect, how should the Ninja Sect respond", making it impossible to sleep.
"I was worried about affecting your work over there," Mokgetsu explained.
Mokgetsu valued the Ninja Sect's plan in Bird Country because it's an important task without his involvement. If successful, it signifies the Ninja Sect has taken the right path and is no longer reliant on him.
Of course, Mokgetsu had already planned a strategy.
If Konoha were to confront the Ninja Sect before Mokgetsu had grown strong enough to face a Ninja Village, Mokgetsu would shift the blame to Uchiha Madara.
With his Transformation Skill, he could accomplish many things, shifting blame with ease.
Along with his significant reputation in Konoha, he could easily muddle through the situation by acting out and shifting the blame.
If Mokgetsu grew strong enough by the time Konoha prepared to confront the Ninja Sect, the situation would be simpler.
Because in this incident, it is evident that Konoha is unjustified, with Shimura Danzo attempting to assassinate Mokgetsu's guise and then being killed.
If shown to be in the wrong, and Mokgetsu's guise demonstrated immense power, Konoha would have to carefully weigh the pros and cons.
"This matter concerns the survival of the Ninja Sect; what good would it do Bird Country if the Ninja Sect is gone?" Kakuzu said with a serious face.
"Sosuke, tell me honestly, do you already have a solution?"
This is why, despite being anxious, Kakuzu first completed the necessary work in Bird Country before returning to the Land of Rain.
Sosuke may be idealistic and naive, but he is by no means unreliable.
Sosuke accomplishes many things that Kakuzu finds almost impossible.
Mokgetsu nodded and said with a light smile:
"It's really not as serious as you think. Thousands of years ago, the Six Paths Sage created the Ninja Sect and ushered in an era of peace with mythical power.
As the founder of the modern Ninja Sect, while I am not as strong as the Six Paths Sage and unable to restore peace to the entire Ninja World, I can still protect one area."
He was a Shadow Clone separated after the war, aware of the current strength of his true body.
Even without mentioning the soon-to-evolve Byakugan, Mokgetsu's strength is unique in the Ninja World.
Kakuzu stared at Sosuke with wide eyes, surprised that Sosuke's method was so simplistic.
Although Sosuke eloquently quoted references and even mentioned the Six Paths Sage, it boiled down to "I am invincible and can lead us to success."
"As expected of Teacher Sosuke!" Yahiko gave Sosuke a thumbs-up, his words were too domineering.
Nagato remained silent, as he had never been too worried about this issue.
...
Land of Fire, Konoha Village entrance.
A large number of ninja wearing Konoha uniforms stood around the entrance, staring into the distance.
"The Hokage and his team have returned victoriously!"
Some keen-eyed ninja shouted, causing the others to straighten up their postures and fix their gaze forward.
The crowded mass quickly moved closer to Konoha.
"Third Lord!"
As Sarutobi Hiruzen approached the gate, the high cheers of the Konoha Ninja reached his ears.
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and waved to the Konoha Ninja as a sign.
Ordinary victories wouldn't receive such treatment.
This time, Sarutobi Hiruzen personally went to the battlefield and ended the prolonged war, resulting in this scene.
"Lord Mokgetsu!"
Soon, many ninja began to shout Mokgetsu's name, and Mokgetsu, half a step behind Sarutobi Hiruzen, smiled and waved in response.
Onoki looked at Konoha's towering gates with a feeling of nostalgia, as if transported back decades.
This was his second visit to Konoha.
His first visit was at thirteen when he came with his master for diplomacy, only to be injured and expelled by Uchiha Madara.
"This time, no one will drive me away," Onoki thought with a bitter smile.
After all, Konoha now only had a second God of Ninjas, not a second Uchiha Madara, and he came as a defeated and forced presence.
The Third Mizukage also smiled cheerfully.
With the war over, the Hidden Mist captives held by Konoha would be fully released.
To avoid a sudden change at the Hidden Mist Battlefield, Konoha had only released Karatachi Yagura in advance.
In the front ranks, Obito watched Sarutobi Hiruzen and Mokgetsu walk into Konoha amid the cheers of the ninja, an expression of longing appearing on his face.
He thought it was cool, much cooler than winning any competition, and it was one of the top-five scenarios he wanted to achieve.
"Someday, I'll be able to do the same!" Obito said confidently.
Kakashi glanced at Obito and said flatly, "Don't you hate war? Scenes like this only happen after a big war ends; do you want more wars in the future?"
When this topic came up, Nohara Rin also looked at Obito.
Obito's expression froze.
"Then I guess it's best we never see such scenes," Obito said, reluctantly adjusting his top-five dream scenarios.
He preferred no war over being cool, as there would be fewer deaths.
The death of one person affects not just them but also their family, various relatives, and friends.
Obito understood this well since he was not only an orphan but also surrounded by many orphans and single-parent families.
"Maybe I'll get a cool title, being this strong," Obito thought positively.
For example, what cool nickname would he get for his dominant performances?
The Ninja World had a habit of giving ninjas nicknames, whether a nemesis or an ally, the more unique and strong they were, the easier it was to get a nickname.
Obito thought his Kamui was quite unique and powerful.