Kazuki entrusted Hikari to Madara's care and training, so he didn't need to worry about Hikari's future growth. In terms of nurturing villains, Hikari had the ability.
Moreover, he was very curious to what extent Hikari could achieve. He wasn't afraid that Hikari would betray him. To be precise, he didn't believe Hikari would betray the Ninja World. Ever since she absorbed his Chakra, it was impossible for her to betray him. Unconsciously, the other party had already transformed into his shape.
There was no other way. Kazuki's strength was far superior to Hikari's. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was the second progenitor of Chakra.
If he wasn't willing, Hikari wouldn't have been able to absorb his Chakra at all.
Only he absorbed other people's Chakra, so how could it be the turn of others to absorb his Chakra?
Even if his Chakra didn't erode Hikari, it would still subtly influence her. Furthermore, there was one thing Kazuki didn't mention. Yachihoko was enough for Kazuki to influence Hikari.
This Genjutsu allowed Hikari to absorb Kazuki's Chakra, and similarly, it also allowed Kazuki to, in turn, absorb Hikari's Chakra.
Every Ninjutsu has its weaknesses.
Yachihoko was a very powerful technique. If Kazuki's Chakra wasn't far greater than Hikari's, it would be difficult to resist her Yachihoko. However, when his strength far exceeded Hikari's limitations, he could use Yachihoko to, in turn, influence Hikari.
After bidding farewell to Hikari and Madara, Kazuki returned to Konoha and resumed his simple, unadorned, and monotonous Hokage life.
This year was already Konoha Year 48, which reminded Kazuki of something: whether he should start having his own descendants.
According to the original timeline, both Sasuke and Naruto seemed to be born in Konoha Year 48. Even the other Konoha rookies seemed to be born in these few years.
However, he quickly felt relieved. Given the current situation in Konoha, significant changes had clearly occurred.
The world pattern after the Second Great Ninja War also underwent tremendous changes.
The Third Great Ninja War had become completely different from the original timeline's Third Great Ninja War.
Kazuki thought of another thing, and a knowing smile appeared on his lips.
Some said that Naruto and Sasuke were born in Konoha Year 48, while others said Konoha Year 51.
As of now, none of the Konoha rookies have been born.
Even Neji hasn't been born yet, so how could it be Sasuke's turn?
However, some things still needed to be put on the agenda.
Kazuki's usual work, while not too much, wasn't too little either.
Speaking of which, he could also start preparing.
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After Hikari arrived at Madara's side, the Land of Water began to take action.
The Land of Water had already been ravaged by Kazuki. Even if Fugaku hated the Land of Water and resented Kirigakure, once the Land of Water fell into their hands, he wouldn't continue to harm it.
Then, something shocking happened. Fugaku controlled Kirigakure and launched an attack and war against the Land of Lightning.
This was something no one had ever expected. In the Ninja World before, everyone actually maintained a certain tacit understanding.
But first, there was the war between the village and the Daimyo.
At this time, whoever started a war and attacked each other would be a traitor among the ninjas.
Didn't they see that even Konoha didn't act?
This was clearly a revolution between the ninjas and the Daimyo. There was competition, and even struggle, between countries and between villages.
But between the village and the Daimyo, it was a class struggle.
Whoever betrayed each other and started a war between them would be a class enemy.
Konoha didn't even launch an attack, so why would Kirigakure do it!?!
The other villages had a tacit understanding that Kazuki's strength was already comparable to Madara and Hashirama in the past. The Five Kage might not even be Kazuki's match, especially since Kazuki had already killed two of the current Five Kage.
The Land of Fire itself was the most fertile country, and Konoha was the strongest village. Now, Konoha had defeated the Land of Fire with overwhelming force, becoming the first village to successfully revolutionize the Ninja World.
The speed of its strength development would definitely be faster than that of other villages.
If they didn't unite, they wouldn't be Konoha's match. This was an unwritten agreement among the major powers.
Even if Kumogakure was previously severely beaten by Kazuki, it was still not weak.
So, how dare Kirigakure?
The Land of Lightning was already in civil strife, and now it was invaded by Kirigakure, making the already chaotic Land of Lightning even more chaotic.
Neither Ōnoki nor the Fourth Raikage had ever expected that after Konoha, Kirigakure would be the fastest village to end its internal conflicts.
But how did Kirigakure do it?
Logically speaking, Kirigakure should be the weakest village. Kazuki had killed over twenty thousand people.
How did they do it?
Even if Kirigakure wanted revenge, they should go after Konoha and Kazuki, so why bother the Land of Lightning?
The Raikage was enraged.
When Kirigakure declared war on the Land of Lightning, Madara approached Fugaku in dissatisfaction. "Why are you doing this? You know Kazuki's strength. Without gathering the strength of other villages, it's impossible to be Konoha's match. Why are you still invading the Land of Lightning?"
Previously, Madara thought Fugaku was barely a smart person, at least someone who knew how to adapt to circumstances. At least he wouldn't hold him back.
But why did Fugaku seek death?
"Isn't there still you, Madara?" Fugaku crossed his arms, staring at Madara.
"And that woman named Hikari. I, you, and Hikari united should be enough to deal with Kazuki."
Madara frowned and snorted coldly, "Of course, I can deal with Kazuki, but you must know that I am currently in an Edo Tensei state, and my strength is far from my peak during my lifetime."
"It is not time for my true resurrection yet. Of course, if you are willing to take my Rinnegan and use Rinne Tensei, there is a certain chance you can revive me."
"Rinne Tensei?" Fugaku nodded thoughtfully.
He did want to get Madara's Rinnegan. When he cooperated with Madara before, Fugaku had learned about the secret of the Rinnegan, and he wanted to awaken the Rinnegan.
In his heart, if Madara died, he died. It would be best if he did not revive. He needed Madara's combat power, but he couldn't let Madara's strength surpass his own too much.
Fugaku also knew about the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki plan. He wanted to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and then personally deal with Kazuki, so there was no need for Madara's resurrection.
If Madara revived, what would he need him for?
"An ordinary person cannot revive me." Madara's eyes flickered slightly.
In fact, he was preparing to revive himself. Black Zetsu should want to revive him, and Kazuki also seemed to want to revive him.
If they did not act for a long time, then Fugaku would also be a good choice. His flesh and blood were not that easy to use and transplant.
"It's too difficult to deal with Kazuki. Therefore, we need more power." Fugaku gazed at Madara meaningfully.
"Whether it's the Two-Tails or the Eight-Tails, they are both good combat powers."
"Perhaps. However, I cannot summon the Gedo Statue now." Madara snorted coldly.
"Or are you already impatient and want to expose yourself? You should know that once your secret of controlling the Kirigakure is exposed, Kazuki probably won't let you go."
"I know." Fugaku pursed his lips.
"Even if we unite with other villages, everyone cannot work together. Only by controlling all these countries can we resist Kazuki."
Fugaku seemed to be explaining to Madara, and also to himself.
Madara glanced at Fugaku with a hint of mockery in his eyes, but didn't say much.
Control all the countries, and then resist Kazuki?
But how easy was Kazuki to resist?
Moreover, your arrival in the Land of Water has been Kazuki's design from beginning to end.
Madara said, "Then I look forward to how you solve the problem of the Land of Lightning."