After Naruto Uzumaki defeated the Shinigami and retrieved half of the Nine-Tails, he did not rush to take the next step.
Instead, he returned to Otogakure and participated in experiments researching the Ōtsutsuki alongside Kabuto. He also personally served as a test subject, receiving multiple transplants of Ōtsutsuki cells and abilities possessed by Urashiki.
On the Konoha side, with the help of the Second Hokage, they are working hard to overcome the challenge of the First Hokage's cells in order to prevent Sasuke from losing his Mangekyō Sharingan.
They also created new offerings that would allow Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju to unleash their full power.
Obito Uchiha, who had been lying low, was also preparing for a major battle that could break out at any moment.
After mastering the Rinnegan, he returned to Kirigakure and took control of the village's actual ruler, Genji.
Then, he brought the entire Land of Water under his rule.
Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
With the resurrection of the Three-Tails, the Eye of the Moon Plan was officially launched.
...
"The three-year period has come to an end!"
"Send a message to Gaara: the time for his sacrifice has come!"
Inside Otogakure, Naruto Uzumaki slowly opened his tightly closed eyes, accompanied by flashes of purple and crimson light.
Everyone knows that eternal peace is coming.
"Then, I will go and capture the Two-Tails!"
"Leave the Three-Tails to me. The Land of Water is my homeland; it's time to go back and visit."
"Seven-Tails, let me handle this!"
As soon as Naruto finished speaking, the others chimed in.
Over the past three years, they have all received transplants of Ōtsutsuki cells to varying degrees.
Even the worst one gained the ability to fly.
In the past three years, Danzō Shimura and Kakashi Hatake have become official members of the Void organization.
Combined with the Nine-Tails chakra given by Naruto Uzumaki, and the forbidden techniques learned from Scroll of Seals.
Now, anyone you randomly pick from the Void organization is at least at the Kage level.
As for the Tailed Beasts, after removing the Ichibi and Nine-Tailed Beasts that do not need to be captured, there are still seven Tailed Beasts left.
They each captured one of the seven tailed beasts.
Danzō Shimura was in charge of capturing the Two-Tailed Beast.
Zabuza Momochi captured the Three-Tails.
Karin is in charge of the four tails.
Kakashi Hatake captures the Five-Tails.
Kabuto went to catch the Six-Tailed Fox.
Uzumaki Boruto, whose body has been taken over by Momoshiki's will, has also been assigned the task of capturing the Seven-Tails.
Naruto Uzumaki himself was responsible for capturing the Eight-Tails.
"Ignorant, inferior creatures, do you really think this can bring eternal peace?"
"Since we share the same goal, I'll cooperate with you to activate Infinite Tsukuyomi."
Momoshiki thought to himself with a hint of sarcasm.
He had actually fully awakened a year ago, but after learning about Naruto and the others' plan...
Momoshiki was completely dumbfounded. Infinite Tsukuyomi, isn't it just a technique that rapidly absorbs the chakra of the world and all living beings to make the Divine Tree bear fruit?
The Seventh Hokage, who was so opposed to them planting trees in the future, actually took the initiative to lead everyone in planting trees?
Am I really not dreaming?
Once he had fully understood everything, he, who had originally planned to secretly steal back Kāma and return to his own era, suddenly didn't want to leave anymore.
He even wanted to go back and pass on a message for him: "Seventh Hokage, you were so good when you were a child. I can't go back."
Of course, all of this was just his idea; he didn't put it into action.
He wanted to see what kind of expression Naruto would have when he learned the truth after Infinite Tsukuyomi was officially activated. That would be quite a sight!
"Each of you will receive one of these rings. With the help of the Illusionary Body Technique, we can contact each other at any time if anything happens."
Naruto Uzumaki took out several rings and distributed them to everyone.
The Illusionary Body Technique is also one of the abilities of the Rinnegan.
Naruto Uzumaki receives thought waves transmitted by others through his ring and amplifies them with his Rinnegan, creating an illusion that appears at a specific location.
Unlike the Akatsuki, which used code names, Naruto Uzumaki had one character from their name engraved on his ring.
Once everything was ready, everyone left one after another, searching for their respective goals.
Both the Two-Tails and the Eight-Tails were in Kumogakure, so Danzō and Naruto traveled together.
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Konohagakure.
After three years of unremitting efforts, they finally overcame the challenge of developing first-generation cells.
After the first and second generations were freed from Edo Tensei, they were reborn with entirely new offerings.
"Kuchiyose: Edo Tensei!"
When Sasuke Uchiha reincarnated as Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, the aura emanating from them was completely different from before.
"It is this power, with the support of my elder brother's cells, that allows me to exert strength that even surpasses what I had in life."
Tobirama Senju clenched his fist, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.
"Indeed, it possesses power no less than it did in life."
Although Hashirama Senju harbored resentment towards these people for researching his cells, he had to admit that his current power far surpassed that of the previous Edo Tensei.
"Then, please personally invite the Kage of the other four villages to participate in the Five Kage Summit."
"A crisis is looming over the ninja world. We hope the Five Kage can unite as one to fight this powerful enemy. Otherwise..."
Sasuke Uchiha turned his gaze to Hashirama Senju and slowly began to speak.
"Don't worry, I will definitely make them agree to participate in the Five Kage Summit. If they don't come, I will kowtow to them and beg them to come to the Five Kage Summit."
Before Sasuke Uchiha could finish speaking, Hashirama Senju interrupted him.
Uchiha Sasuke: "..."
Tobirama Senju: "..."
No!
I wanted you to use the prestige of the First Hokage to intimidate them into attending the Five Kage Summit, not for you to grovel and beg them.
If I'm asking for help, wouldn't it be better for me to ask the Third Hokage?
Why should I go to all the trouble of restoring you to your former glory and then holding talks in your name?
"Brother, stop being so naive!"
"At a time like this, you're still thinking of begging them?"
"If they dare to disagree, just put a real tree of a thousand hands in their village. I don't believe anyone will dare to refuse then!"
Tobirama Senju really wanted to punch his older brother in the face.
At this moment, he even missed Uchiha Madara a little, even though that guy was unlikable and mentally unstable.
However, he will definitely be able to handle the matter of 'inviting' the other four shadows to participate in the Five Kage Summit very well.
"Isn't this a bad idea?"
"I think communication should be the primary focus..."
Hashirama Senju said somewhat embarrassedly.
"First Hokage, you must listen to the Second Hokage on this matter. If anyone disagrees, then release Shin Sūsenju."
"I'd like to see which village chief is so stubborn as to disregard you, the First Hokage."
"If you really are unwilling, then I will take action myself. With my Susanoo and Mokuton, it is not impossible for me to destroy a village!"
Uchiha Sasuke, unusually, agreed with the Second Hokage and simultaneously put pressure on Senju Hashirama.