A Shinobi Awakens - Chapter 67 A War On 2 Fronts

Observing the changes in the Kage with a stoic look on his face Ichizo begin to make mental plans for either course of action. After many years of Semi-autonomy the Kage may be unwilling to relinquish the power they have, yet they are misunderstanding their position. The Tailed beasts are within the kingdom, all the promising youths that were once members of their respective villages are citizens of the Empire. Each nation has been effectively declawed so, if they do not accept Ichizo’s gracious offer he has no qualms calming the ashes.

The refreshments Daisuke was ordered to get have arrived and they are placed in front of each Kage while Ichizo enjoys his grapes with freshly squeezed lemonade, the sweetness of the grapes followed by the tart lemonade was a perfect combo. His composed consumption of the snacks accurately displayed his lack of interest in their decision, which further cemented the weight of their choice in the Kages hearts.

‘I have seen the capital of the Empire in the Night Prefecture, Yamigakure, it was a metropoulos unlike anything I have ever seen. The tall glass “skyscrapers”, The Marble office buildings, the exquisite obsidian sidewalks, but most of all the people. There are no normal citizen in the empire according to Daisuke, all 72 million citizens are Shinobi. Apparently all 72 million can be activated during a time of war turning this nation into a fortress of death for all who have the gall to invade. The technology, the aesthetics, the environment, it’s a wonderful place to live. Even the Far reaching Coral Isles are flourishing under the Empire.’

Minato was conflicted, if he was not the Hokage he wouldn’t hesitate to take Ichizo’s offer to become a citizen. However that responsibility is his, the responsibility of all the lives of his village. If he agrees the Leaf will have no need to worry, but they would lose the Pride of being a standalone village.

‘What to do’

The Mizukage was also in a delima, It’s not wrong to say Ichizo was the savior of the Hidden Mist, no, The entire Land of Water.

“If we agree to become your subordinates what would happen?”- Yagura

‘Ho ho I expected Minato would be the first to break.’

“Well I will dispatch someone to the Daimo of the Water to inform him of his loss of power and annex of the Land of water by the Empire. Supplies will be dispatched to your nation to begin a reconstruction of all properties because I know after the civil war the Land of Water is dirt poor. Food, Medical care, and other services will be provided to get the new Prefecture on par with the rest of the Empire. Shinobi will be dispatched to train the Shinobi of the Mist in the proper protocols of the Empire. Other than that not much will change.”

Ichizo commented while looking carefully at the incoming chakra signatures.

‘Oi that’s a reanimated shinobi!’

Makoto arrived moments later with Izuna Uchiha restrained with wood throwing him on the floor he walked toward the King and whispered into his ear.

When Ichizo heard the context of the message he laughed, a hearty laugh that shook the earth. The Kage started to sweat, they have never seen such a phenomenon.

‘If his happy laugh shakes the very earth what would a angry strike cause?!’

Power,Authority, Wealth, The Empire had it all. So what were they still hesitating about?

Ichizo directed his Golden eyes toward Izuna.

“So Madara has declared war on the 6 Shinobi Nations! HAHAHAHAHA!!! THATS A GOOD JOKE! HAHAHAHA!!!!! HE REALLY THINKS THIS IS THE PAST WERE HE WAS A SUPREME EXISTENCE!!!!”

Slowly the laughter turned from happy like he heard the funniest joke in the world to a scowl, as if the Sky above could senses the Overgod’s anger lightning stuck as thunder boomed so loud everyone lowered their heads and scurred for cover.

“You have no right to tal-”

“SILENCE!”

BOOM! Thunder many times louder than before resounded as the oceans far away raged, Volcanoes erupted, the earthquaked.

“DID I GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO SPEAK!”

BOOM!

On the sidelines Makoto tried to make himself small as well as the Kage and in a Far away place the once spying eyes felt a pressure unlike anything they have ever felt before. It was as if the space they resided in was collapsing due to Ichizo’s fury.

“All Jokyunin hear My words! It would seem that the 6 great shinobi Nations has become 1 Empire today, so heed my words. An annoying Fly has appeared that wants to disturb the peace and question My Nation’s Sovereignty with a declaration of war! All Jokyunin are hereby Ordered to eliminate the pest in the Land of Snow with the exception of Orochimaru, Daisuke, Makoto, and Chiyoko.”

Ichizo’s Imperial Decree was like the whisper of death, The Kage, well former Kage had no rebuttal all they could do is make themselves small so that whisper wouldn’t make itself into their ear.

“Now you there, Begone.”

When the word begone fell Izuna turned to dust, a maid on standby swept up the debris and Ichizo stood up to leave the room.

“You five will be briefed by Makoto on your new roles while I deal with the ones that call themselves gods.”

Ichizo took a step forward and he was gone.