Chapter 394: The Aged Lion Is Still a Lion

In the Tie Zhi Guo, within a luxurious mansion.

"Madara, have you noticed a group of powerful ninja appearing in the Tie Zhi Guo?"

Senju Hashirama suddenly sat up from the lounge chair and looked toward a certain direction.

In his perception, there were dozens of Jonin‑rank ninja there.

Although the two are not as powerful perception ninja as Qianshou Feijian, that does not mean their perceptive abilities are weak.

"Found them," Madara Uchiha said, his hands tucked behind his head, expression indifferent.

Just a group of somewhat sturdy ants.

He didn't know why Hashirama was startled.

"Madara, let's go take a look together," Senju Hashirama said.

He wanted to know why the neutral Tie Zhi Guo would have so many Jonin appear.

"Not going," Madara Uchiha replied outright.

What good is a group of ants that can be crushed with one hand?

With this time, better to bask in the sun.

Senju Hashirama, seeing his friend refuse, looked somewhat disappointed.

He could only reluctantly lie down again to bask in the sun.

But soon he sat up again, a look of shock flashing across his face.

"Madara, another group of Jonin has arrived!"

Madara Uchiha's eyes flickered, showing some interest.

A single swarm of ants may mean nothing, but two swarms is somewhat interesting.

"Is this posture meant to take over the Tie Zhi Guo?"

He slowly rose from the chair, speaking with interest.

"Madara, let's go over there and see."

Senju Hashirama, seeing his friend interested, hurriedly said, taking advantage of the moment.

This time, Madara Uchiha did not refuse.

The two rose and rushed swiftly toward the location where the Jonin were.

In the forest.

"Raikage, why did you bring only this few people?"

Third Generation Water Shadow looked at the scant dozens of Cloud Hidden behind the Second Generation Raikage, feeling displeased.

Although Whirlpool Country is a small nation, the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Technique is extremely powerful.

There is no strong backup.

Relying only on these people, they probably can't capture Whirlpool Country in a short time.

If Konoha catches on, things will become troublesome!

"These are half of my Cloud Hidden Village's elite," the Second Generation Raikage said, his face grim.

In the last war, Cloud Hidden Village's ranks were all wiped out; how could there be so many elite Jonin?

These are still elite cobbled together from various departments.

If it weren't for coveting Whirlpool Country's Sealing Technique, he wouldn't have taken this risk.

If these elites lose a bit more, it will take at least ten years to recover.

Cultivating a Jonin requires very high resources.

Each death is a huge loss.

Third Generation Water Shadow, seeing Raikage's demeanor, said nothing further.

Cloud Hidden Village suffered the greatest losses in the last war.

Now being able to muster about ten elite Jonin is already good.

"Let's set out," the Second Generation Raikage said.

He now only wants to strike Whirlpool Country, grab the Sealing Technique, and run.

Eliminating the Uzumaki Clan is too hard; he can only settle for a secondary goal.

"Wait," Third Generation Water Shadow stopped him from leaving, "wait for one more person."

The Second Generation Raikage frowned displeased, "Did you also invite other ninja villages?"

Damn guy.

Wasn't the document saying only Cloud Hidden Village was invited?

Had he known, he would have brought fewer people.

"I also sent a document to Iwagakure Village, didn't expect the Tsuchikage to agree,"

Third Generation Water Shadow explained softly.

The Second Generation Raikage's expression was odd, "Did the Water Shadow lose his mind?"

In the last war, the two nations fought each other to the death.

Both Kage perished together.

Kirigakure Village and Iwagakure Village have long held a mortal feud.

In the end, one dared to send a cooperation invitation, the other dared to accept.

It feels like the deaths of the Second Generation Water Shadow and the Second Tsuchikage are a joke.

Third Generation Water Shadow noticed Raikage's expression, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes.

A brute is just a brute.

This world has no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.

He told the Tsuchikage to jointly attack the Whirlpool Country, and after the war everyone would divide the Sealing Technique.

The Third Generation Earth Shadow had no reason to refuse at all.

A joint attack by three ninja villages would definitely make the Uzumaki clan members unable to escape.

They couldn't even request aid from Konoha.

Even if a few escaped to send word.

By the time the Konoha Ninja arrived, the Whirlpool Country would already have become ruins.

"You two, I've been waiting."

Soon, the Third Generation Earth Shadow led a squad of Iwagakure elite and arrived.

"Everyone's here, then let's set out."

The Third Generation Water Shadow had no intention of catching up, and directly signaled everyone to leave.

Da Ye Mu said nothing, and led his men to follow.

Two people hid in the shadows, unnoticed.

"Madara, where are they going?" Senju Hashirama looked curious.

The Kages of the three villages—Kirigakure Village, Iwagakure Village, and Cloud Hidden Village—gathered together.

What exactly happened?

Could it be that someone called a Five Kage Summit?

Madara Uchiha remained silent, staring in the direction the crowd left, lost in thought.

"That direction... seems to be heading toward the Whirlpool Country."

"Whirlpool Country?" Senju Hashirama scratched his head, "Is the Five Kage Summit being held in the Whirlpool Country?"

Why hadn't he heard any news before?

Madara Uchiha looked at the puzzled Hashirama, his face a clueless expression.

"They're going to attack the Whirlpool Country, not to attend some damn summit."

"What?!"

Senju Hashirama couldn't help but exclaim, his expression turning grim in an instant.

The Whirlpool Country is an ally of Konoha Village.

How dare these guys attack the Whirlpool Country?

"Madara, I'm heading back to the village to tell Lian Ye the situation!"

Senju Hashirama said this as he rushed toward the direction of Konoha Village.

"It's too late," Madara Uchiha said, stopping him, "By the time you bring anyone back, the Whirlpool Country will already have fallen."

A group of Elite Jonin attacking a small nation wouldn't take long.

The Uzumaki clan's numbers aren't that large.

Having about ten Elite Jonin in the clan is already decent.

Even if they master the Sealing Technique, they're no match for the three ninja villages.

"Madara, can you go with me to the Whirlpool Country!" Senju Hashirama pleaded.

He knew his friend's words were correct; time was running out.

But he couldn't just watch the Whirlpool Country be destroyed.

He could only place his hope on Madara.

As long as Madara acts, this group is not a match at all.

Madara now may not be at his peak, but dealing with these ninja poses no problem.

An aged male lion remains a lion; even the strongest ant is still an ant.

Only three Kage can threaten Madara.

The others are not worth worrying about.

"Fine." Madara Uchiha said, not refusing.

"Thank you, Madara!" Senju Hashirama said, tears streaming down his face.

Now Madara is willing to act to help the Whirlpool Country, no longer needing to worry about the Uzumaki clan facing danger.

The two slipped away, following behind.

This is Tie Zhi Guo territory; a battle here would easily expose their identities.

The Whirlpool Country lies on an isolated island.

Fighting there is most suitable; then silencing everyone would solve the problem.

As for the Uzumaki clan members?

Hashirama could explain the situation, making them pretend they didn't see.

The three Kage leading the way were completely unaware that danger was imminent.