These are not all the blows.

The killing of White Zetsu inevitably caused problems with the intelligence of the entire Akatsuki organization.

Although there was Black Zetsu to deal with it, the two were not one and the same after all. Uchiha Obito had to pay attention to things that originally did not require attention.

"Fortunately, the dust has almost settled. What remains is to see who is stronger. The role of intelligence has been reduced a lot."

Originally, the number of core members was at an absolute disadvantage. The considerable number of White Zetsu Corps and Impure World Reincarnation Corps had great flaws and it was basically impossible for them to act on their own. They had to be controlled by a leader.

"Let's get started as soon as possible. How long will it take you?"

Uchiha Obito was somewhat dissatisfied with the progress of the Impure World Reincarnation Army controlled by Kabuto Yakushi.

"Be patient. It's not easy to prepare an Impure Earth Body that requires both strong strength and easy control. If something goes wrong, it won't be a problem that can be easily solved."

Uchiha Obito frowned and asked:

"Are you sure your method is okay? Since Impure World Reincarnation is called a forbidden technique, there must be a reason for it. The claim that there are no side effects really makes me a little worried."

Pharmacist Kabuto smiled confidently:

"If we have to talk about the side effects, it's that it's difficult to fully exert the power of the Impure World Body when alive... The main reason why it was listed as a forbidden technique and sealed is that there are great moral risks. Robbing graves and using the power of the dead does not seem like a method that can be accepted by the world!"

"Maybe!"

Since it was a professional opinion, Uchiha Obito could only believe it for the time being.

In fact, Uchiha Obito didn't want to care about these things. The key point was that some time ago, in order to increase his bargaining chips, Kabuto Yakushi showed Uchiha Madara's Impure World Body, which shocked Uchiha Obito inexplicably.

Fortunately, White Zetsu and Black Zetsu were away at that time, otherwise the secret between him and Kabuto Yakushi might have been exposed.

The curse seal on his heart prevented him from betraying Uchiha Madara, making it impossible for Uchiha Obito to do anything that would be detrimental to the appearance of the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki or to hinder Uchiha Madara's resurrection.

All Uchiha Obito could do was to sit back and do nothing when he saw bad things happening to Uchiha Madara.

"What are you talking about?"

Black Zetsu was a little confused. He seemed unable to fully understand the content of the conversation between the two.

"nothing……"

Uchiha Obito changed the subject.

"Hurry up, the assembling of the Shinobi Alliance is almost over, and we can't fall behind. Don't let me down when the time comes."

"That's natural."

Pharmacist Kabuto nodded.

"There are some things that I have been looking forward to for a long time. It is not easy to find an opportunity to prove one's own path."

After the death of Orochimaru, the last spiritual sustenance, shelter and last support, Kabuto Yakushi, who inherited his will, suffered a lot to get to where he is now. How could he not have expectations?

…

Konoha Village is no longer as prosperous as before because of the war. This late autumn season should be the busiest time before winter, but the coolness seems to have come a little early this year.

Because most of the ninjas were transferred to the front line, the number of ninjas in the village has been reduced a lot. Walking on the street, Mizuki felt a little emotional.

More than three years ago, even Orochimaru's Konoha collapse plan and the attack on the Sand Village did not make the village so desolate.

The all-out war sweeping across the ninja world cannot be compared with the disputes between two villages or the influence of one or two traitorous ninjas.

Shuimu, who seemed to be worried, was strolling on the main road which was still populated. More than half of the shops on the roadside that were originally popular were closed.

I would rather be a dog in peacetime than a man in troubled times.

Although the war between ninjas does not cause much harm to ordinary people, this is not absolute.

The five major ninja villages, headed by Konoha, have implemented the ninja regulations relatively thoroughly, but there are exceptions. For example, Nagato's father Ise and mother Fuso were accidentally killed by Konoha ninjas during the Ninja War decades ago.

What is even more worrying is that after the five major ninja villages that maintain the continuation of the ninja world are involved in the war, the other previously suppressed and unscrupulous bandit ninjas and wandering samurai will inevitably cause immeasurable damage to the order of the ninja world.

These villains are more likely to cause harm than good. It is wishful thinking to expect them to do anything good, but they are very good at doing bad things.

"For ordinary people who cannot control their fate, even the cruelest rules are still rules, and they are much better than chaos without principles. The original order has been broken, and before the new order is established, no one can escape the impact of war."

Thinking of this, Shuimu couldn't help but sigh.

Shuimu used the breath-concealing technique to conceal his breath, so even when he was walking on a busy street, no one noticed that the person passing by them was a big shot in the village.

Only when a perceptive jonin pays special attention can he discover Mizuki hiding in the crowd and being unnoticed.

Suddenly, Shuimu's heart moved, and a hand was placed on his shoulder.

"Hey, Mizuki, long time no see!"

Asuma Sarutobi, a burly man with a big beard, seemed to feel that it was not close enough, so he put his arm around Mizuki's neck and hugged his other shoulder.

"You really don't know what embarrassment is!"

Mizuki frowned and looked at Sarutobi Asuma who was blowing smoke rings, took a deep puff of the cigarette, and then flicked the ash with his other hand holding the cigarette butt.

"The Red Jonin should be giving birth soon, right?"

"Yes! I came back just for this, but it looks like it was just a false alarm, so it should be a while!"

The due date is indeed still two months away, but Kurenai Yuhi is a well-known barmaid in Konoha Village, and Asuma Sarutobi is a heavy smoker. Although the physical fitness of ninjas is far stronger than that of ordinary people, there is no guarantee that smoking and drinking will cause harm to the unborn child.

"You reek of smoke. Red Jonin won't let you get close, right?"

"Ha ha!"

Asuma Sarutobi laughed heartily.

"I'm going to the frontline of the Land of Lightning soon, and I won't be back for a long time. As long as I can control myself before the war is over, it'll be fine. I've been feeling really pent up these past few days since I came back, so I smoked a few cigarettes before leaving, and I just happened to see you wandering around..."

"Really..."

He was clearly waiting here on purpose. If he hadn't done it on purpose, it would have been impossible for him to easily discover Shuimu who was maintaining the breath-concealing technique.

However, Mizuki did not expose Asuma Sarutobi's nonsense.

While the two were chatting, not far ahead, a girl about four years old with shoulder-length silver hair, holding the hand of a girl with lavender hair who was half a head shorter than her, walked into a dessert shop.

"Hey... that's your daughter... and Nagi from the Hayate family, right?"