Upon hearing Tobirama's declaration, the many high-ranking officials of the Leaf grew tense.
"In that case, I will immediately put the entire Uchiha clan on standby for battle…" said Uchiha Kagami.
The other high-ranking officials also voiced their positions, preparing to mobilize the ninjas under their command and launch the next great war!
Unexpectedly, Tobirama said this time, "There's no need for such trouble."
"We don't need many ninjas this time!"
"Just have each clan send one ninja squad to follow me!"
These words left everyone shocked.
Could it be that Tobirama was planning to execute a decapitation strike this time?
Using a streamlined force and assassination tactics to destabilize the Land of Earth before launching a full-scale invasion?
Everyone had their own speculations.
However, no one questioned Tobirama's choice.
After all, Tobirama was renowned for his intellect.
His style of action was to never strike until fully prepared.
Since he had chosen this approach, it meant Tobirama already had a very thorough plan.
Each major clan dispatched teams composed of elite ninjas to follow Tobirama on the mission.
Upon arriving in the Land of Earth, Tobirama took direct action himself!
He produced ten scrolls—the results of his long-term research!
After opening these scrolls, clones of Tobirama emerged from them.
Most remarkably, each clone possessed the effects of a different Devil Fruit.
Some were Paramecia, some were Logia Type, and others were Zoan!
It was as if ten Hokage-level combatants had suddenly appeared, each with completely unique special abilities!
Combined, these Tobirama clones were even stronger than the Six Paths of Pain that had once destroyed the Leaf.
When the Leaf ninjas wanted to join the fight, Tobirama signaled them to hold their positions and wait for his clones to act.
These Tobiramas, each wielding different Devil Fruit abilities, caused immense trouble for the ninjas of the Land of Earth.
The Logia Types were somewhat manageable—at least the Land of Earth ninjas understood elemental affinities and could devise ways to counter these powers.
But the Paramecia abilities were completely beyond their comprehension.
All sorts of bizarre and wildly exaggerated abilities emerged!
Moreover, Devil Fruits have another aspect that makes them extremely difficult to deal with.
That is, they require no hand seals.
Powerful attacks can be unleashed with a mere gesture.
Combined with Tobirama's Lightning God Teleportation,
they truly allow one to come and go like the wind.
With over a dozen Tobiramas attacking simultaneously,
the entire battlefield was covered in their Flying Thunder God Marks.
And these marks could all be used interchangeably,
with absolutely no restrictions.
The ninjas of the Land of Earth
might be fighting a Logia-type user one minute,
only to face a Paramecia user the next instant.
The shifts were so drastic that they couldn't react in time.
A single misstep could lead to severe injury or even death!
Such scenarios played out constantly on the battlefield.
Seeing the situation unfold before him,
Tobirama himself was quite satisfied.
Not only that, but he also held a scroll,
continuously recording the flaws his clones exhibited while using their abilities.
As for the Leaf ninjas,
they were all utterly dumbfounded.
They had expected another grueling ninja battle like those in the past.
Who could have imagined that what they faced
was nothing short of a merciless, one-sided slaughter?
They hadn't even made a move themselves,
and the battle was already nearing its end.
Their reverence for Tobirama grew even deeper.
Even without Tobirama himself taking action, these clones alone were terrifying enough!
Soon, the ninjas, including the Tsuchikage,
were exhausted and defeated.
Only then did Tobirama's true self emerge with the elite ninjas.
When the Tsuchikage and the others saw Tobirama and his forces,
their hearts were filled with nothing but despair.
They couldn't even handle the clones.
Now, with the real Tobirama and so many elite Jonin,
there was simply no hope in sight!
In the face of such utter despair,
Tobirama and his team didn't need to waste many words
to force their surrender.
There was no other choice—surrender was inevitable.
Even the Tsuchikage had nearly exhausted all his Chakra.
Continuing the fight would only lead to pointless casualties.
And so, Tobirama conquered yet another nation!
The Land of Earth fell directly into the hands of the Leaf.
Tsunade Senju's World
After the previous Pain invasion incident,
Obito had witnessed the formidable strength of the other Hokages
and dared not act recklessly.
He had initially considered taking advantage of the chaos to further his own goals,
but the reality was
that facing so many powerful opponents
would likely lead to his death without him even knowing how it happened.
Thus, Obito had no choice but to lay low,
temporarily refraining from any moves against the Leaf.
He didn't even dare to continue his activities around the Leaf's vicinity.
Who knew what special abilities they might possess to detect him?
Out of caution, Obito decided to start elsewhere,
finding a roundabout way to strike at the Leaf!
With Nagato now dead,
Obito's first priority was to obtain the Rinnegan.
These eyes were far too crucial and indispensable for his plans.
He sought out Konan,
and the two engaged in an earth-shattering battle.
Konan used the massive stockpile of Explosive Tags she had accumulated in an attempt to obliterate Obito.
Obito, however, evaded the terrifying assault by retreating into the Kamui Dimension with his Sharingan.
Finally, he had obtained the Rinnegan.
Next, Obito began laying out his own plans.
Through various means, he stirred up tensions between the major nations.
He wanted the Land of Earth, the Land of Water, and the Land of Lightning to join forces and attack the Leaf.
Of course, the Land of Wind was an exception.
Gaara and the Leaf had always maintained an alliance.
It was extremely solid, and for the time being, Obito couldn't think of any way to drive a wedge between them.
He could only try every possible method.
He exaggerated the threat posed by the Leaf.
He told the higher-ups of the other nations.
That the Hokage was secretly plotting to move against them.
With the help of the Sharingan's genjutsu.
Obito could first use the Kamui Dimension to infiltrate confidential areas inaccessible to ordinary ninja.
Then control the minds of certain individuals.
Confuse their thoughts, or use genjutsu to alter their consciousness.
Using such methods, he manipulated their actions.
After Obito's relentless efforts.
This plan proceeded relatively smoothly.
The higher-ups of the other nations.
All grew wary of the Leaf.
Some of the more radical ones.
Had even begun considering striking first.
Obito's efforts were not in vain.
As for this kind of operation, Obito himself had no intention of taking part.
Let other ninja go to their deaths.
He had personally witnessed the strength of those Hokage and didn't dare get anywhere near them.