Uehara Naraku simply wrapped things up and left.
He pinned all the blame on Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Black Zetsu from a thousand years ago, acting as if he was just a small ninja with a bit of power, completely unaware.
A gigantic Ancient Giant Dragon descended from the sky, carrying Uehara and Otsutsuki Kaguya, Black Zetsu away from the battlefield.
After Uehara Naraku left.
Many people turned their gaze towards Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke, clearly wanting to get more information from them.
"Alright then…"
Uzumaki Naruto couldn't help but scratch his head, his face gradually becoming serious: "First of all, everything Uehara said is false! No, that's not right, all the threats he made are true!"
Uzumaki Naruto looked at the crowd, who had faces of sudden realization, and continued solemnly: "Or rather, I couldn't judge whether Uehara's words were true or false because he is rumored to be the reincarnation of a part of Six Paths Sage's Chakra, although he never admits it…"
"..."
Every ninja couldn't help but widen their mouths in surprise; earlier Uehara Naraku had thoroughly blackened Six Paths Sage!
This guy is truly ruthless…
Even blackening his own past incarnation!
Just the reincarnation of Six Paths Sage's Chakra, acting as a pig to eat a tiger, scheming with little ninjas?
Uzumaki Naruto looked at the shocked faces of the crowd and continued softly: "The purpose of this war is the legendary Chakra Ancestor Kaguya wanting to devour the Chakra of everyone in the Ninja World, but her goal was stopped by Uehara Naraku…
So, Uehara's strength is actually very strong, whether it's the Chakra Ancestor or the other part of Six Paths Sage's Chakra, he defeated them easily…"
Uzumaki Naruto did not hide much.
The entire course of the war was fully explained by him.
From the origins of the Senju and the Uchiha Clan, the appearance of Six Paths Sage, the emergence of Kaguya, until the final revelation: Uehara is Six Paths Sage's Chakra reincarnation.
Every revelation left the Five Kage utterly shocked.
These thousand-year-old secrets… are indeed astonishing.
"So, that means…"
Tsunade slowly turned her head, looking at the people present, and softly said, "He's invited us to attend a post-war meeting a week later… We absolutely have to participate."
"Hmph…"
Uchiha Sasuke sneered and said, "You can choose not to attend; you decayed and corrupt souls should simply be destroyed!"
"Bastard, what did you say…"
The Fourth Raikage's temper was volatile as he charged forward!
In the next moment, he was easily knocked to the ground by Uchiha Sasuke!
Just as Sasuke drew his Ninja Blade, intending to kill the Fourth Raikage with one strike, Uzumaki Naruto hurriedly blocked his move, slowly shaking his head.
"Sasuke, don't spread hate anymore."
"…Hmph!"
Uchiha Sasuke glanced at Naruto, sheathing his Ninja Blade, and sneeringly said, "A bunch of idiots!"
After cursing, Uchiha Sasuke also didn't linger and left on his own.
Just as a few Cloud Village Ninja slowly drew their Ninja Blades, wanting to avenge the Fourth Raikage by killing Sasuke, huge golden Chakra hands suddenly emerge from Uzumaki Naruto's body, pressing them all to the ground.
"You are no match."
Uzumaki Naruto watched Sasuke's departing silhouette and softly said, "Aside from me, Uehara Naraku, and Kaguya, no one in this Ninja World is a match for Sasuke…"
No one in the Ninja World is a match for Sasuke anymore.
As Uchiha Sasuke left, feeling as if the Ninja World had nowhere for him to go, the roar of an Ancient Giant Dragon echoed in his ears.
Uchiha Sasuke couldn't help but look up.
The Ancient Giant Dragon was carrying a group of people; besides Uehara Naraku, Kaguya, Black Zetsu, the Akatsuki group was enthusiastically waving at him.
Even Nagato and Yakushi Kabuto were there.
However, Nagato had switched to a pair of ordinary eyes, crafted by Uehara Naraku with Yang Power for him.
Yakushi Kabuto was as usual, pushing his glasses when he saw people.
Damn it…
This bunch of persistent wraiths.
Just as Uchiha Sasuke buried his head not wanting to care and started to leave, Uehara Naraku's voice rang in his ears: "Hey, Sasuke, even if you don't want to see me, at least fulfill your responsibility, right?"
"What responsibility?"
"Take care of your Uchiha ancestor Princess Kaguya!"
Uehara Naraku's voice sounded a bit malicious: "Ha, I just picked up this group and saw you here all alone… Since the Ninja World has nowhere for you to go, why not stay in Akatsuki like Itachi did!"
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke frowned.
Next moment, Uchiha Sasuke leaped into the air, landing on the Ancient Giant Dragon, and coldly said: "Uehara Naraku, you bastard, stop pretending you're Itachi's friend in front of me!"
"... Tsk."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, steering the Ancient Giant Dragon as it soared towards The Hidden Rain Village.
Deidara looked at Sasuke, pouting discontentedly, "Really... Why let an Uchiha guy join Akatsuki!"
"Alright."
Sasori of the Red Sand interrupted Deidara's complaints, speaking lightly, "Uehara probably means for Sasuke to take the place Itachi left behind!"
Within The Hidden Rain Village.
Konan was still somewhat uneasy.
After the Infinite Tsukuyomi was lifted, The Hidden Rain Village returned to normal, but the people's anxiety was unavoidable.
At this moment, the roar of the Ancient Giant Dragon echoed in the sky!
Konan's figure instantly transformed into sheets of origami, floating outwards, landing atop the village's high tower, reforming into her body!
An Ancient Giant Dragon landed beside the tower.
A row of figures in Cloud Black Robes sat on the back of the Ancient Giant Dragon.
Uehara Naraku sat at the front, waving towards Konan, "Teacher, over here! I even brought Lord Nagato back!"
"..."
Konan's gaze drifted, settling on Nagato.
Her expression gradually stiffened, and she couldn't help but frown slightly, "Actually... did I never escape the Genjutsu?"
This disciple said before leaving that he would definitely bring back Nagato's remains, but now he brought back a living, breathing Nagato!
"It's not Genjutsu."
Uehara Naraku's figure appeared beside Konan, extending his hand gently to rest on her hair.
Konan slowly looked up, gazing at Uehara Naraku's face, her expression somewhat calm, "If it were Genjutsu, I wouldn't mind... This is good too."
But unfortunately, this wasn't an illusion.
This was the real world.
After Uehara Naraku's return, their lives seemed to revert to the past, except Nagato no longer secluded himself in the tower, occasionally coming out for a stroll.
As for the members of Akatsuki,
apart from the ordered return of Yakushi Kabuto, Black Zetsu, and Uchiha Sasuke, Akatsuki had gained another member compared to the past.
Otsutsuki Kaguya.
Uehara Naraku kept adding people to Akatsuki, and no one knew what he was preparing for, he even had many Cloud Black Robes prepared.
This was truly puzzling.
Especially for Kakuzu, who detested wasting money; he thought the two sets of uniforms per member were already extravagantly wasteful for all of Akatsuki…
For Uehara Naraku, all of this was necessary preparation.
The only troublesome issue was that Otsutsuki Kaguya became increasingly eccentric, appearing like a ghost around Uehara from time to time.
Seven days later.
The Five Kage arrived at The Hidden Rain Village.
Seated in his office, Uehara Naraku addressed them without much ado, "From today onward, all matters concerning war throughout the Ninja World will require Akatsuki's approval, including your Anbu conflicts. Any objections?"
Before they could voice any objections, Uehara Naraku softly added, "If anyone has objections, there's no need to return; because by the time you get back to your village, it will likely have been destroyed."
"..."
The Five Kage fell into silence.
Each of their cheeks twitched involuntarily.
At this moment, they particularly missed the Uehara Naraku at the Five Kage Summit in the Land of Iron, at least back then, Uehara was still willing to deceive them.
So this Uehara Naraku...
Did each unveiling of his true nature bring out a more malicious personality?
Uehara Naraku looked at the silent Five Kage, continuing, "Of course, this isn't an absolute rule. Akatsuki will also help the Five Great Countries resolve disputes, mediate wars... Moreover, Akatsuki will recruit strong ninja from the Ninja World to become members, cultivating them to become even stronger."
After speaking, Uehara Naraku shook five documents from his hands, which the breeze carried into the hands of the Five Kage.
Uehara Naraku tilted his head slightly, speaking calmly, "Aside from matters of war, other issues like the Chunin Examination might also be brought to Akatsuki's meetings for discussion.
Except for my veto power as the leader of Akatsuki, ordinary affairs are left to member votes, so you might still have a chance to implement some of your measures.
Akatsuki merely places a restraint on your reckless war actions, if you want Akatsuki to pass a resolution concerning the Ninja World, find a way to get your proposal approved at the meeting.
As for the great nations of the Ninja World, each Great Country can have three people join Akatsuki, which could be your Daimyo, Kage, or Kage Assistant. If any of you want your proposal to receive more votes, make the ninja in your village stronger and have them join Akatsuki."
After Uehara Naraku finished speaking, a hint of a smile suddenly appeared on his face, "This way, at least the entire Ninja World will always be at a negotiating table. Although I control this negotiating table now, that may not always be the case for you in the future!"
"..."
The Five Kage couldn't help but look up.
At this moment, they vaguely felt as if Uehara was treating them like fools.