The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 376 The Plan: Hunting Down the Three Peaks of the Uchiha Clan

The sweetness of the Water Kingdom's palace still lingers in the night.

Meanwhile, in the Land of Dawn, thousands of miles away, Nagato sat cross-legged on a stone seat.

"Uchiha Mitsunori... who kidnapped Onoki's granddaughter... as lecherous as ever..."

Nagato's lips moved slightly, his voice echoing in the empty room.

A surge of emotion welled up within him, his eyes burning with fervor: the Uchiha Mitsurugi were geniuses unparalleled in a millennium, their strategic brilliance commanding his respect. But the pinnacle of the ninja world could only ever belong to one person… If given the chance, I will surpass you…

"Tendou, connect to the highest-encryption channel, contact Iwagakure, and establish contact with Onoki's private communications."

Pain, like a machine receiving instructions, picked up a special communication device.

The device's surface is covered with fine runes, a special encryption ninjutsu created by the Akatsuki organization to effectively prevent communications from being intercepted.

At this moment, the Tsuchikage's office in Iwagakure is brightly lit, with a solemn yet oppressive atmosphere.

Onoki's aged body was hunched over, his eyes swirling with anger, worry, and helplessness.

The entire ninja world knows that Uchiha Mitsunori is a lecherous man; his granddaughter Kurotsuchi was kidnapped by him... and now it seems...

"Uchiha Mitsunaga... my granddaughter... sigh..."

After his anger subsided, Ohnoki felt a profound sense of powerlessness.

He had personally witnessed the thousand-meter Susanoo of the Uchiha Three Peaks, whose earth-shattering power was something that Iwagakure alone could not contend with.

"Who... has accessed my communication equipment without authorization?"

Suddenly sensing an unfamiliar chakra fluctuation penetrating the office's defensive barrier, Onoki abruptly looked up, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.

The communication barrier slowly unfolded, gradually revealing the cold figure of Pain.

He hovered in mid-air, his expression devoid of any emotion: "Onoki, I am Pain, the Deva Path of Akatsuki!"

Onoki frowned, his eyes filled with even greater wariness and a hint of disgust: "What do you want with me? If you're after the tailed beasts of Iwagakure, you'd better get lost!"

"I am aware of the Uchiha Mitsuru's rampage at the Iwagakure base and the abduction of your granddaughter, Kurotsuchi. The Akatsuki organization has now proposed a collaboration with you... to assassinate the Uchiha Mitsuru. Also involved are the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure, Rasa, and the Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure, A."

"What did you say... a joint assassination attempt on the Uchiha Mitsurugi?"

Onoki jolted to his feet, a flicker of disbelief in his eyes quickly replaced by ecstatic joy: "You're going to team up with Rasa and A to take down the Uchiha Three Peaks?"

The thought that Kurotsuchi was still in the hands of the Uchiha Mitsunori made his heart pound wildly.

"It's not about 'helping you,' but about mutual benefit and win-win."

Pain's expression was unusually serious as he spread his hands, indicating, "We have a common enemy: the strength of the Uchiha Three Peaks has already threatened the balance of the ninja world. Eliminate him, and you can reclaim your granddaughter, and Iwagakure can regain its prestige and wash away its shame."

Onoki's ecstasy gradually cooled, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.

He paced back and forth in his office, his footsteps sounding particularly clear in the empty room.

He knew that the Akatsuki were no benevolent people, and that trying to negotiate with them might backfire. But when he thought of Rasa and A, two Kage-level powerhouses, joining the organization, and when he thought of Kurotsuchi's stubborn eyes, the scales in his heart kept tipping.

"Why should I trust you? How can I guarantee that Rasa and A will really participate? How can I guarantee Kurotsuchi's safety? More importantly, how do we deal with the Uchiha Mitsurugi's thousand-meter-tall Susanoo?"

"This assassination is divided into three steps: First, our Akatsuki organization will engage Uchiha Mitsuo head-on to deplete his chakra; second, once his chakra is half depleted, you will seize the opportunity to launch a Dust Release sneak attack, aiming to severely injure or kill him; third, Rasa will use Magnet Release: Great Burial of Gold Sands to seal off the battlefield and prevent him from teleporting away. The Fourth Raikage, A, will then launch a final, fierce attack to completely eliminate him."

"Alright! I agree! But I must personally confirm the cooperation with Luo Sha and Ai!"

"Alright. Communication ends here. See you at the ancient battlefield of the Land of Earth in three days."

The communication barrier vanished instantly, and Pain's figure disappeared as well, along with the oppressive atmosphere in the office.

Onoki let out a long sigh of relief, his gaze turning coldly toward the Land of Water: "Uchiha Mitsunori... your era... should come to an end."

He leaned on his cane, walked to the window, and looked at the night view of Iwagakure, his eyes flashing with the flames of revenge.

"Pass on my orders! Immediately summon all Jonin, elders, and elite squad leaders for an emergency meeting! Also, inform Huang Tu to lead Iwagakure's strongest Earth Release unit to prepare for battle..."

Nagato slowly closed his eyes, and the chakra fluctuations around his body gradually stabilized.

The chakra threads connecting the six Pains swayed gently, pulling the Six Paths of Pain back into a suspended state, like six statues waiting to be commanded.

"Uchiha Mitsunori... I've already set the stage for this great show..."

Nagato's voice carried a complex mix of emotions: admiration, anticipation, and a fervent desire to surpass them. This plan was both a stepping stone for the Uchiha Three Peaks and his testing ground. If the Uchiha Three Peaks won, they would temporarily assist him in unifying the ninja world; if the Uchiha Three Peaks lost... then the future of the ninja world would be in his hands...

As night deepened, the winds of change quietly stirred in the ninja world.

The four forces, each with their own interests and demands, are all working towards the same goal.

The three great ninja villages of Earth, Lightning, and Wind all believed themselves to be the masterminds behind this assassination plot. Little did they know, they were merely pawns in the hands of the Uchiha trio and Nagato... mere background actors in this "battle of the titans"...

Meanwhile, in the Water Kingdom's palace, Uchiha Mitsunori was holding Kurotsuchi, sitting on the terrace of their bedchamber, admiring the starry sky.

Hei Tu leaned against his chest, her short black hair fluttering slightly in the night breeze, a happy smile on her face, her black pupils reflecting starlight and his own figure.

She gently nuzzled against his chest, her movements tender.

Filled with hope for the future, Heitu murmured softly, "Sanfeng, how wonderful it would be if we could stay happy like this forever!"

Uchiha Mitsunaga gently kissed her forehead, his warm lips carrying his uniquely domineering aura...

"Kuroto...it's late...we should go to sleep together..."

Heitu lay in his arms, her face flushed with embarrassment: "Mmm...hold me...inside..."