The Days of Being the Richest Man in the Ninja World
Chapter 411 - 57. Joining the War

Chapter 411 - 57. Joining the War

[V2] - 57. Joining the War

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The Five Kage Summit was swiftly convened the next day in the Land of Rain. At the same time, the Land of Rain, as a neutral power, would also participate in this Five Kage Summit.

During the meeting, the Five Kage issued strong resistance, condemnation, and criticism against the Pyramid Scheme Leader—Otsutsuki Urashiki—as a terrifying threat. At the same time, the Five Kage agreed to build strong military forces to resist terrorist attacks and maintain peace in the ninja world.

Of course—

Perhaps it was because Otsutsuki Urashiki was simply too weak, or because the ninja world hadn't gone through all sorts of chaotic messes, so the Allied Ninja Forces of the Fourth Ninja World War were never actually formed. The five great ninja villages still fought independently, and no leader of an allied force was selected.

They only agreed to cooperate in eliminating the terrorist organization and preventing the resurgence of pyramid schemes!

Afterward—

The Fourth Raikage questioned the Fourth Hokage, pressing him on the truth about Otsutsuki Urashiki.

After all, with Konoha's string of strange activities during this period, how could the other four ninja villages not notice?

No matter how you looked at it, it clearly wasn't just to prevent pyramid scheme frauds!

Thus, the helpless Fourth Hokage had no choice but to invite the other four Kage to a secret, private meeting.

There were only five Kage present in that meeting, no one else.

As for what happened in the meeting—those who understand, understand.

This was a secret of the ninja world!

Anyway, after the brief private meeting ended, it was said that the Fourth Raikage publicly and sternly declared that he firmly opposed the marriage between Uchiha Obito and their village's Two-Tails Jinchuriki. He believed that Konoha's Uchiha Obito likely had serious psychological issues and was not a suitable match.

Although many people were confused when they heard it, wasn't this supposed to be a war discussion? How did it suddenly shift to the marriage of Konoha's genius—Uchiha Obito?

Could it be...

That the Fourth Hokage helped his student—Uchiha Obito—propose during that private meeting?

Immediately, the internet was full of gossip!

In the days that followed... Uchiha Obito kept telling everyone, "Women can only affect the speed of my hand seals," along with a bunch of straight-man lines like "I'm the man who will become Hokage," and "He and Yugito are just good friends," causing everyone to burst into laughter, while he blushed furiously and left in a huff.

Anyway, according to Yuto's estimation... if this keeps up, this tsundere fool probably won't get married in this lifetime.

Of course—

That's also the Uchiha way.

There were still quite a few single tsundere old men in the Uchiha clan.

After that—

The summit ended.

The five great ninja villages began sending out ninja to the agreed frontlines.

Preparing for war!

...

War was about to begin.

As the Third Hokage... even though he had retired for several years and had been delivering food, playing minor roles, and running businesses in the village, he was still Konoha's Hokage.

Moreover, as someone who knew the truth, he understood that this war wasn't just about pyramid schemes on the surface.

This was a war concerning the safety of the entire ninja world!

So, at a time like this, how could he just stay in the rear?

"Danzo, I'm going to the battlefield!" Sarutobi Hiruzen specially put on his personal black ninja tights this time.

He hadn't worn this outfit in a long time!

Though many things had happened in the ninja world these past few years, it had mostly been peaceful. Plus, with the Fourth Hokage around, it hadn't been his turn to act. So he had rarely worn this training outfit in recent years.

However—

This time, since he was heading to the battlefield, he still dug out this long-dormant attire.

The Hero of the Ninja—Sarutobi Hiruzen!

Still strong in his old age!

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the tightly closed door that had not been opened and sighed deeply.

He knew that after working so hard to build such a vast foundation only to suffer such a heavy blow, Danzo's mental state had been a bit off in recent days.

All day long, he kept thinking about creating a new ninja world, dominating all markets, and fulfilling his dream of taking down the Yuto Group!

If it were that easy to cross into the parallel ninja world... the two ninja worlds would've been connected long ago.

There was also something he hadn't said—

Given Danzo's reputation in the other ninja world, he felt that the name "Root Group" and its leader—Shimura Danzo—when mentioned together, would probably just get them beaten up. Let alone opening a market.

"I think we're already old. My grandson Konohamaru is out there already, and you're still a stubborn old bachelor. You've saved up enough money, so why not just live a good life now?"

The Yuto Group spans the entire ninja world. Is it something that can be taken down so easily?

They've clashed with the Yuto Group so many times, and every time it ended in bankruptcy.

Why doesn't Danzo get it already?

As expected.

Though the two Danzos from the different ninja worlds weren't the same, their stubbornness was about the same.

In the other ninja world, he did all kinds of shady things just to become Hokage, but likewise... though he kept failing, he never gave up.

So, Sarutobi Hiruzen was really worried that Danzo was stuck in a dead end~

Seeing that he still hadn't come out, Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head without saying anything more. He decided to let Danzo think things through for a while. Sighing, he turned around with his hands behind his back and said, "Since there's nothing else, I'll be going now! That guy Orochimaru..." His eyes narrowed. "As his teacher... it's time I settled things with him!"

Just like how he and Orochimaru did in the other ninja world!

He absolutely wouldn't watch this world's Orochimaru continue to fall into depravity for money!

However—

Just as he finished speaking and was about to leave—

Suddenly—

"Creak~"

The door opened.

"You're thinking too small! It's too small!" That familiar voice came from behind. Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but turn around.

He saw Danzo again, dressed in a sharp suit, holding a golden dragon-headed cane, slicked-back shiny hair, wearing sunglasses. The bleakness from before had vanished, and his confident smile had returned.

Step by step, he slowly walked over.

"Since I now know how vast the market of the other ninja world is, as a businessman, how could I possibly give up so easily? I'll definitely find a way! Hiruzen, you've really gotten old—you're living more and more in the past. Have you forgotten your ideals?"

This suave, domineering CEO-style Danzo truly caught Sarutobi Hiruzen slightly off guard, but seeing this energetic Danzo again, his heart also felt relieved.

However—

"This look of yours..."

"Joining the war!" Danzo tossed his head, took off his sunglasses, and said with a faint smile, "I will never coexist with evil! As the president of the Root Group, how could I stand by and watch evil roam free?"

"Danzo, you..." Sarutobi Hiruzen was momentarily stunned, but deep down he understood Danzo's meaning. A smile appeared on his face as well, and his eyes grew deep and distant, as if recalling something. "Indeed, it's been a long time since we were on the battlefield. In that case... let the ninja world witness what us two old men can still do!"

Just as he said that—

"And me too!"

A calm voice came from the main entrance.

Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen looked over—it was... Mitokado Homura!

Also dressed in a sharp suit, leaning casually against the doorframe, he smiled slightly. "I thought it over! If I backed out again like last time, I'd have no face left to call myself your partner! Let's go together and show them the strength of the Root Group!"

As he said that, he looked at the stunned Sarutobi Hiruzen, frowning slightly. "That outfit of yours won't do! You need to change! We three are the faces of the Root Group—how can we dress like this? Hurry up! Change into something else now!"

...

Not long after—

Utatane Koharu stared speechlessly at the three old men who had suddenly appeared before her.

Dressed in tight-fitting suits, wearing sunglasses, polished leather shoes on their feet.

She hesitated, "You three... what are you planning to do?"

They looked—

Somehow a little off?!

Just as she finished—

The three of them simultaneously took off their sunglasses, flicked their heads dramatically, and said with confident smiles, "Hurry up! Since the Fourth Hokage isn't here, please help us register! It's time the ninja world knew—we're not old yet!"

"???"

What the heck?

These three old guys... don't tell me they're planning to go to war?!