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Chapter 55 Knowing the Pain of the Past
The country of earth, the village of Iwagakure.

A short figure just sat blankly in the Tsuchikage's office.

Judging from his gloomy brows and eyes, the entanglement and anxiety are constantly amplifying and growing in his heart.

"kaleidoscope"

Whenever he sees news about Uchiha and Mangekyō, the Sandaime Tsuchikage Onoki can always think of that desperate day.

When he was young, he had a meeting with the legendary ninja when he was following the second-generation Tsuchikage-Mushou Chenjun.

That was also the first time Ohnoki saw the legendary Mangekyō Sharingan.

And the third power contained in it - Susanoo.

The reason that made this Tsuchikage, who had experienced one or two ninja wars, so anxious was none other than the news about the 'Mangekyo Sharingan'.

The Sandaime Kazekage claimed to have been assassinated by Konoha and was severely poisoned. He also made extremely strict demands on Konoha.

If Konoha does not meet their demands, the consequences will be simple - Sunagakure and Konoha will go to war.

"Is Chiyo an old fool? He dares to take the lead."

Both Kumogakure and Iwagakure Village are tacitly prepared for the start of the Third Ninja World War.

Especially Yunyin Village.

In a small-scale conflict with Konoha some time ago, even the perfect jinchuriki Rabbi Kiri and the next-generation Raikage successor, a combination that could start a war, were used.

If Minato Namikaze, who had inherited the Flying Thunder God Technique from the Second Hokage, had not stopped the situation from escalating in time, the Third Ninja World War might have started long ago.

In this battle, Namikaze Minato not only gained a certain reputation in the ninja world with the help of the name of AB brothers, but also made Kumogakure less arrogant in provoking the third ninja war.

"Originally, it was expected that the people from Kumogakure would initiate the war against Konoha, but if it were replaced by the weaker Sunagakure, it wouldn't be impossible."

According to the regular process, with Sunagakure Village taking the lead in declaring war, Iwagakure had already been preparing for war with Konoha.

But problems also arise, which is one of the reasons why Onoki is hesitant about the battle.

"Who is the Kaleidoscope Ninja?"

According to the news from Sunagakure Village, Uchiha may have a new Mangekyo Ninja.

Countless suitable candidates for the Uchiha clan flashed through Ohnoki's mind, and finally settled on a three-magatama ninja who was 'at the right age to open the kaleidoscope'.

"Will the current leader of the Uchiha clan be a ninja who has activated the Mangekyō Sharingan?"

As one of the few ninjas in the ninja world who has truly seen Uchiha Madara's despairing power, Onoki will never underestimate any news about the Mangekyou.

Even though this might just be a random reason Sunagakure made up to declare war on Konoha.

The scene of that day reappeared in Onoki's mind as he was trapped in memories. The despair that Uchiha Madara brought to him was definitely a shadow that would linger throughout his life.

"There is no alliance, you just have to surrender in front of Konoha's power!"

With the absolute contempt of the superior, Uchiha Madara, who was wearing a Konoha forehead protector, did not even think of replying to him.

In an instant, the three black magatama in Uchiha Madara's eyes turned into strange and mysterious patterns.

A power far beyond Ohnoki's imagination burst out with Uchiha Madara's overwhelming chakra, and a power far beyond Ohnoki's knowledge of 'ninjutsu' appeared out of thin air.

The powerful force even impacted the wooden houses behind them until they collapsed.

Onoki swore that the blue half-length Susan was definitely the most mysterious and overwhelming ninjutsu he had ever seen.

"Power of God - Susanoo." After coming back to his senses, Ohnoki, who was so oppressed by the despair in his memories that he was sweating profusely, began to re-examine himself.

In the empty Tsuchikage office, Onoki could be seen whispering: "As the Tsuchikage who leads Iwagakure Village, how can we remain stagnant?"

The little man on the chair turned his body and looked up at the villagers settling and moving among the layers of rock walls outside the window.

The desolate rock wall with only a few scattered trees forms the current Iwagakure Village.

It is also the most common landscape in the rocky country of Earth Kingdom, and it is also an environment that all the villagers of Earth Kingdom cannot escape from in their lifetime.

"Not just for me."

Wiping off the cold sweat on his head, the Sandaime Tsuchikage said in an extremely calm tone: "For all the villagers who believe in me, and for the future of Iwagakure Village."

A firm belief called 'The Will of Stone' appeared in Ohnoki's eyes.

"Even if you have to face the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan."

"I will also use the dust escape that Master Wu left for me to open up a new path for Iwagakure Village."

He looked down at his rough but strong palms, and then Ohnoki clenched his hands into fists as if he was trying to squeeze something.

After reaffirming his inner thoughts, the 'Uchiha Madara's voice' that had been floating in Onoki's ears along with fear also disappeared.

"The pain of the past"

While Onoki was whispering something, a strong knock on the door appeared in the Tsuchikage office.

Turning his body around, Ohnoki calmed down and said immediately: "Come in, Loess."

After hearing the sound, the door to Tsuchikage's office was slowly opened, and a tall man wearing a forehead protector from Iwakakure appeared in front of Ohnoki.

Iwagakure Jonin Huangtu held a list in his hand and began to report to Onoki: "Father, the transfer of Iwagakure ninjas and the candidates for the flank attack have been decided."

"Really?" Ohnoki nodded, he was quite relieved about his reliable son Huangtu.

"If the war officially begins, have the candidates who can quickly kill Konoha's external patrols and reconnaissance intelligence been decided?"

Upon hearing Onoki's question, Huang Tu immediately called out the door: "Four of you, Lord Tsuchikage wants to summon you!"

A rhythmic sound of footsteps sounded outside the Tsuchikage's office.

The leading Iwagakure ninja opened the door and walked into the office where the third Tsuchikage was located.

Wow! It turned out to be four big men from Iwagakure Village.

From their sharp eyes, burning fighting spirit, and powerful movements, you can already tell that they are the elite among jounin.

Everyone has mastered the human body technique, everyone has their own earth escape, and their use of chakra is even more astonishing.
Among them, the secret ninjutsu mastered by Jonin Bunga - Earth Release-Iwaken no Jutsu, Earth Release-Gōshiki Jutsu.

It can even bring infinite fear to the enemies on the battlefield!

"Lord Tsuchikage, most of those who accept the mission of patrolling and reconnaissance of battlefield intelligence are chuunin and genin. It is no problem for the four of us to deal with them instantly!"

The muscular Jonin Bunga said so.

In Iwagakure Village, which has no concept of ninja clan, they have the strength of elite jounin, and their status is as powerful as Konoha's Hyuga Hizashi and Uchiha Fugaku.

"Really?" The Sandaime Tsuchikage smiled happily, "There will be no problem in entrusting this task to you!"

(End of this chapter)