I've Already Confronted the Five Kage, and the System Just Arrived!-Chapter 303 - 304

Boom!

A deafening explosion shattered the sky as the space itself seemed to distort.

Under the sunlight, countless paper fragments fluttered through the air.

At that moment, Gensou held the neck of a middle-aged man named Hagoromo Rui with his right hand, showing no regard for his elder status. Lifting him effortlessly, Gensou spoke indifferently:

"Do you yield?"

Hagoromo Rui, unable to break free, stared blankly for a moment before hearing Gensou's words.

Instinctively, he looked around.

The battlefield was in complete disarray. Many other Edo Tensei resurrected individuals lay with severed limbs, waiting for the paper fragments to repair them.

Then he turned back to Gensou, who stood before him without a scratch.

Finally, he looked at himself.

As one of the strongest figures of his era, few could match him. Yet now, he was effortlessly subdued by someone from centuries later. After a moment of dejection, Rui nodded in resignation.

"I yield."

The once arrogant Rui was completely subdued by Gensou.

It wasn't just him. After witnessing Gensou's overwhelming strength as he single-handedly fought against a hundred opponents without revealing his full power, the other resurrected ancestors of the Hagoromo Clan also remained silent.

No wonder Mu had declared Gensou the strongest Hagoromo in a thousand years.

No wonder Gensou dared to oppose the entire shinobi world.

He was not only the strongest of the Hagoromo Clan but also the strongest in the shinobi world in a millennium, just as he claimed.

At this moment, none of the resurrected Hagoromo ancestors regarded Gensou as merely a junior anymore.

In the world of shinobi, strength commanded respect.

Even as ancestors, they were now wholeheartedly following Gensou's commands.

Gensou wasted no time with pleasantries or respecting the elders. He swiftly issued orders, summarizing the current state of the shinobi world and the challenges ahead.

After listening to Gensou's explanation, Mu was surprised.

"I didn't expect that the Senju Clan now only has one member left! The Uchiha Clan is in a similar state, but they remain our allies, as always."

In his era, the Senju and Uchiha Clans were at their peak.

The Hagoromo Clan had often clashed with the Senju, suffering losses that diminished their reputation.

Time had changed everything.

Not just Mu, but the older the ancestor, the more they marveled at the shifting tides of history. And the more they reveled in the contrast.

"Ha! Who would've thought? The once-mighty Senju Clan, who opposed us for decades, is now reduced to a hollow shell. Delightful!"

"And the Uchiha, so arrogant they looked down on everyone, now seek refuge with us. I'd love to go back in time and see the looks on those old Uchiha's faces!"

"The lunatics have been wiped out? What a pity. I was looking forward to chopping off a few of their heads this time."

The joys and sorrows of humanity differ greatly.

Hearing that the clans they had battled for generations were now either extinct or on the verge of extinction, while the Hagoromo Clan was on the path to dominion, filled the resurrected ancestors with glee.

Of course, many of them, being battle-hardened warriors, were also eager for the upcoming war.

"To wage war against the entire shinobi world? How thrilling!" Rei said, her sharp gaze glinting with excitement.

Though a woman, Rei was fierce and skilled. She was one of the few who had emerged unscathed in her sparring with Gensou.

To return to the living world, fight alongside her clan, and face countless enemies was a prospect she relished.

"It's odd that the shinobi world is now ruled by ninja villages instead of clans. Let's see how strong these so-called village leaders are," Rui added with disdain.

Although Gensou had defeated him, Rui still looked down on the modern-day shinobi. Without the legendary surnames like Senju, Uchiha, Kaguya, or Uzumaki, how strong could they really be?

"All for the Hagoromo Clan!" the ancestors declared, preparing for battle.

None hesitated or withdrew.

Compared to the ninja of Konoha, shaped by the Will of Fire, the Hagoromo Clan, with their shared bloodline and thousand-year legacy, were far more united and loyal.

As their leader, Gensou's words were absolute.

This time, they would either rise as rulers of the shinobi world or face total annihilation.

Soon, after finalizing their plans, Gensou issued his last command as clan head:

"Move out, for the Hagoromo Clan!"

"For the Hagoromo Clan!"

Under Gensou's leadership, over a hundred ancestors, figures from a thousand years of history, set out.

Their destination: the God Tree's remains.

At the Same Time

The Akatsuki members, Uchiha Izumi, and Uchiha Jin also began their missions under Gensou's orders.

Sasuke, the strongest among them, remained behind to guard the Gedo Statue until it was summoned elsewhere.

Additionally, Hanare and Kei, both with faint traces of Uchiha blood due to intermarriage with the Hagoromo Clan, joined the fray.

Though their Uchiha blood was insufficient to awaken the Sharingan, they could temporarily bear its power. Gensou had transplanted the Mangekyō Sharingan of Shisui and Obito into their eyes, bolstering his forces.

This was the composition of Gensou's forces for the upcoming Great Ninja War.

Other Hagoromo and Uchiha shinobi had not been summoned.

Those below Kage-level strength would be of no use in the coming battles.

As for the tens of thousands of shinobi in the Allied Shinobi Forces, Gensou dismissed them entirely.

To him, even against tens of thousands, he alone was enough.

The Allied Shinobi Forces

With Gensou and his forces moving openly toward the God Tree, the Five Great Ninja Villages quickly received the news.

Analyzing his trajectory, and with Hashirama and other past Hokage on their side—along with Orochimaru, who had mastered Edo Tensei—Tsunade, now the Supreme Commander of the Allied Shinobi Forces, steeled her resolve.

"The final battle begins now!"

"Tsunade, as the commander, give the orders," Tobirama said calmly.

Tsunade nodded firmly and addressed the gathered forces.

"The enemy has made their move. From this moment, the Fourth Great Ninja War officially begins! I hereby issue a total mobilization order to all ninja villages!"

"This time, our enemy is not each other! This time, we do not fight for hatred or gain!"

"This time, we fight for our families and friends! For the shinobi world! For peace!"

"Our destination: the God Tree's remains!"

"Our target: Hagoromo Gensou!"

Her voice rang out, and every shinobi present, living or resurrected, from Konoha or other villages, responded in unison:

"Yes, Commander!"

(End of Chapter)

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After Tsunade, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Shinobi Forces, issued the mobilization order:

Soon, in front of Iwagakure, the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, floated before the massive Iwa-nin forces, his voice deep and solemn:

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"For the sake of our nations, for the sake of our villages' interests, during the First through Third Great Ninja Wars, shinobi harbored hatred and harmed one another. I've seen enough of that pain."

At the gates of Kirigakure, the Fifth Mizukage Mei stood before the gathering Kiri-nin, her tone somber and grave:

"The Bloody Mist... the infighting, the slaughter, the destruction of clans... we've endured so much."

Before the Suna-nin forces, Chiyo, the elder temporarily acting as Kazekage, had a sharp glint in her previously clouded eyes:

"Our Fifth Kazekage sacrificed himself to protect the village, to protect all of us. The pain of Sunagakure, the pain of other villages, and the suffering of the entire shinobi world—all of it stems from 'Akatsuki' and the man behind it, 'Hagoromo Gensou'."

Standing before the vast Kumo-nin forces, the Fourth Raikage A, filled with bloodlust, roared:

"If we allow Gensou to succeed, the Five Great Ninja Villages will cease to exist! The shinobi world will cease to exist! So—"

Lastly, Tsunade faced the Konoha forces preparing to head to the battlefield. She pointed to her forehead protector, emblazoned with the kanji for "Shinobi," her expression resolute.

"So, at this moment, we are no longer enemies! Here and now, there is no Konoha, no Iwa, no Suna, no Kiri, and no Kumo. There is only... shinobi!"

"For our comrades! For the shinobi world! Shinobi, follow me!!"

Roar! Roar! Roar!

In an instant, the forces of Konoha, Iwa, Kiri, Suna, and Kumo raised their arms and shouted in unison.

For the first time, the Five Great Ninja Villages set aside hatred and interests to truly unite.

Because they had a common enemy: Gensou.

"Such a scene... it's my first time seeing this," the Third Hokage, Hiruzen, remarked, watching as Konoha shinobi replaced their village headbands with ones marked with the kanji for "Shinobi," inspired by Tsunade's call to arms. He couldn't help but feel emotional as he realized similar scenes were occurring in the other villages.

Having lived through the First, Second, and Third Great Ninja Wars, Hiruzen was deeply moved.

Beside him, Hashirama, now fully aware of the shinobi world's developments after his death, spoke with hope in his voice:

"After this battle, I hope the bonds formed through fighting together will allow shinobi to set aside their differences, to strive together, and to bring true peace to the shinobi world."

Hashirama believed this was an unprecedented opportunity.

Of course, it all hinged on defeating Gensou.

Tobirama glanced at his brother, who was full of optimism, and said nothing. Instead, he turned to Minato and remarked:

"It's time to act, Fourth Hokage."

Minato nodded. "Understood."

In an instant, Minato disappeared.

When he reappeared, he was beside Ōnoki. Bowing respectfully, he said,

"Tsuchikage-sama, please have the participating shinobi hold hands."

Understanding Minato's intention, Ōnoki quickly issued orders.

In no time, groups of Iwa-nin were teleported by Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique to the God Tree's remains, where parts of the Allied Forces were already stationed.

The same was happening in Konoha.

In a short span of time, Minato and Tobirama teleported the Iwa and Konoha forces to the God Tree's remains. They then moved on to the forces from Kiri, Kumo, and Suna.

Had they been alive, they wouldn't have been able to accomplish this due to chakra depletion.

But as Edo Tensei resurrected shinobi, they could act swiftly without worry of running out of chakra.

All the participating forces of the Allied Shinobi Army, including the resurrected strong, were transported to the God Tree's remains.

Under the command of Tsunade, Ōnoki, A, and other experienced veterans, the army was quickly organized and positioned.

At the God Tree's Remains

Cold winds howled as the barren landscape became host to tens of thousands of shinobi and the samurai of the Land of Iron, who had also joined the Allied Shinobi Forces.

The frigid killing intent permeated the area, driving all wildlife away.

Now, only humans remained.

The Allied Shinobi Forces, having arrived earlier than Gensou's forces, reorganized their ranks and waited for the battle to begin.

They didn't have to wait long.

Yamanaka Inoichi, the head of the Intelligence Division, wore a sensory enhancement helmet. His expression suddenly tensed as he announced:

"The First Interception Unit has reported! The enemy has arrived and is engaging!"

"What's their number? What are their identities?" Tsunade asked, her tone sharp as she stepped forward.

Inoichi's face showed a mix of surprise and hesitation before he answered truthfully:

"The enemy consists of one person. Identity: Gensou!"

"One person?"

"Gensou?"

In the command post, Tsunade, Ōnoki, A, Hashirama, Tobirama, and the others were all stunned.

First Interception Unit

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Despite the presence of ten thousand shinobi, the battlefield was eerily silent. Only the sound of a single man's footsteps echoed in the air, resonating in the ears of every ninja.

Though his steps were light, they sounded like war drums, pounding against the hearts of all present.

Gulp.

A Suna-nin in the front row swallowed nervously as he stared at the approaching figure.

He wasn't alone.

The same anxious gulping could be heard from others in the same row.

Not just that—hands trembled, faces turned pale, sweat dripped, and some even involuntarily stepped back.

It was as if they were facing an army of ten thousand while being just one.

The weight of Gensou's name and legend crushed their spirits.

In the past, when people heard of those who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the gods or the Five Kage of old, they dismissed the stories as exaggerations.

Now, the man known as Gensou had proven to them the truth of those tales.

A man who had truly stepped out of the Warring States Era.

Clad in silver armor reminiscent of the Warring States period, with the crescent-moon crest of the Hagoromo Clan on his shoulders, Gensou, with his black hair and eyes, walked calmly toward the Allied Forces.

The pressure he exuded was unbearable.

Some shinobi at the front couldn't withstand it and began retreating in fear.

Then, a Konoha ninja stepped forward, gripping a kunai with trembling hands. Locking eyes with the greatest threat the shinobi world had ever known, he shouted with all his might:

"He's just one man!!"

"For the village! For the village! Everyone, attack together!!!"

(End of Chapter)

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