One must know that the accumulation of Black Zetsu during these thousand long years was not merely simple time.
During these thousand years, Black Zetsu was not simply wandering around the Ninja World.
Throughout his long journey, he meticulously collected various precious resources and powerful Six Paths legacies. Almost all Ninjutsu secret techniques in the Ninja World were preserved. The sheer quantity and high quality of these resources and legacies were simply unimaginable!
By relying on his special ability as a creation of ultimate Yin and Yang Release, he could easily infiltrate any location without being discovered. With this ability, even the Forbidden Technique: Raging Lion Hair, which he saw recently, was secretly acquired by Black Zetsu.
Therefore, even the Sage Art legacy passed down by the Six Paths Sage's own descendants, Black Zetsu managed to successfully copy a portion from the Hagoromo clan through various means.
This was a rare treasure that even the Six Paths Sage himself could not easily obtain!
The Hagoromo clan has now perished, which makes this precious Sage Art legacy even rarer and more valuable.
It is almost unknown to anyone.
But fortunately, all the legacies were properly preserved by Black Zetsu himself, becoming his exclusive secret techniques.
Previously, Black Zetsu had always worried that using these legacies too early would affect his plan to resurrect his mother, so he kept them deeply hidden and never gave them to anyone.
However, as things stand, with Uchiha Madara's Rinnegan stuck, Black Zetsu has no other choice but to make up his mind. If Madara shows no change in three years, he will reluctantly have to bring out these hidden legacies for use.
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On the other side.
In the Land of Hot Water, a temple that once sat like a paradise has now had its tranquility shattered.
Jigen, disguised as a monk, stood like a statue at the temple entrance, blending in closely with the surrounding monks.
He hid emotionlessly within the crowd, as if the entire world had nothing to do with him. Yet, his heart was filled with disdain, as if these Konoha Ninja were nothing but a group of clowns in his eyes. He thought to himself, “These foolish Ninja, even the Ōtsutsuki Clan isn't as cold and cruel as them. In terms of being inhumane, they are truly among the few in the entire universe!”
“Kaguya, that foolish woman's descendants, actually betrayed Kaguya because of these people's existence. Heh heh...”
“It's truly laughable!”
Jigen sneered in his heart. As the host of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, although Jigen himself has not yet been assimilated by Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's will, as one possessed by Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, he is no longer a lowly Ninja World inhabitant.
Instead, he is a noble Ōtsutsuki.
At least, under the power granted by Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, his body's bloodline has been transformed into that of the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
Even if it's not pure.
That is still the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
Therefore, when facing the people of the Ninja World.
He is arrogant, and he is high and mighty.
He looks down on them considerably.
Thus, facing the Ninja World, he merely watched the mutual slaughter of his own people with arrogant coldness, without any intervention.
Provided, he is not provoked.
Of course, on the surface.
Jigen, currently disguised as a monk, still showed a hint of fear along with his companions, looking nervously at the group of wolf-like Ninja before them.
“Stop, we are monks who offer sacrifices, you Ninja cannot do this!” the leading monk shouted.
This cry, like a thunderclap, exploded above the temple.
Unfortunately, such a slogan might have deterred Ninja in the past.
But now, facing Ninja who have been driven mad, enraged, and like trapped beasts by the war, this verbal threat is like an ant trying to shake a tree, completely useless.
Anyway.
As long as no one is killed, what's wrong with looting some food?
Even if people are killed.
In this country affected by the battlefield, who would care, and who would be able to find evidence of murder?
As long as it's not discovered, isn't that fine?
Moreover, as the full-scale competition between the four great nations intensified, the small nations adjacent to the great nations are now like fallen leaves swept by a strong wind, in utter disarray and a terrible state.
Previously, in the face of attacks from the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning, Konoha still maintained some pretense, at least not infringing upon the upper-class individuals, nobles, or even religious personnel in these small countries.
However, when the full-scale invasion from the Land of Water and the Land of Wind arrived, like surging waves, they mercilessly pounded Konoha's defenses, plunging Konoha into an unprecedented crisis. There was no longer any time for pretense.
Facing such fierce offensives, the defensive legions formed by Konoha have now become vulnerable, teetering like candles in the wind.
These organized defense legions not only suffered huge losses in combat but also continuously sent out distress signals to the rear, calling for reinforcements.
To deal with this urgent situation.
Second Hokage Tobirama Senju immediately demonstrated his excellent leadership and adaptability.
He acted decisively, quickly taking measures to attract all of Konoha's clans by granting them power. He replenished and doubled the personnel of the original four defense legions and the four logistics chiefs responsible for their support, increasing the number of border Ninja by a full twofold!
After all, facing Konoha's current crisis, it was no longer something a single clan could easily handle. The strength of the entire Konoha and all its clans had to be united. To make them contribute, more promises of benefits had to be made, using the standing rights of these Ninja legions to get them to provide more power.
Otherwise, if they delayed and competed for small benefits, Konoha would not be able to hold on!
With Senju Tobirama's promises, Konoha Ninja Village's dangerous situation, facing the encirclement of the four great Ninja Villages from the four countries, was immediately alleviated.
This way, each of the four directions of the Land of Fire would have two Ninja legions and two logistics units, with a total of four thousand Ninja responsible for defense, greatly increasing their strength.
However, despite such tremendous efforts, Konoha was still quantitatively inferior and a drop in the ocean compared to the four great nations.
No matter what, these were Ninja Villages established with the full support of four nations, so naturally, there would be no shortage of people with Ninja talent.
Therefore, even if Konoha had done its utmost, it was still extremely difficult to contend with them.
But fortunately, although the number of these Ninja was considerable, there was still some gap in quality compared to Konoha.
This compensated for many shortcomings, allowing Konoha to contend with them.
Moreover, it is fortunate that before the official war began, Senju Tobirama, as the Hokage, spared no expense in offering a large amount of benefits and precious Ninjutsu, successfully winning over the Ninja of the surrounding small countries.
Although these small country Ninja were relatively weaker in strength, their presence undoubtedly added a valuable force to Konoha Village.
In battle, these small country Ninja worked closely with Konoha Village Ninja, forming a formidable force. Although their individual strength was limited, when they united and fought together, they could play an unexpected role at critical moments, causing considerable trouble for the enemy.
Thus, in the fierce confrontation between the two sides, the battle fell into a subtle stalemate. The fighting between Konoha Village and the other Ninja Villages went back and forth, with neither side giving way, and neither able to easily achieve a decisive victory.
Next, this battle will test the patience and resilience of both sides.
In this long process, every battlefield commander and participant needs to remain calm and steadfast, not swayed by the opponent's attacks, while also being good at seizing the opponent's weaknesses and delivering a fatal blow.
At least, from the perspective of raw strength.
Although the number of top-tier powerhouses in any single Ninja Village cannot compare to that of Konoha Village.
However, if the powerhouses of these Ninja Villages are combined, their overall strength is enough to compete with Konoha Village.
