Chapter 31: Immortal Totem

Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Immortal Totem

The pattern on the card was a square-shaped figure with a dark golden body and a pair of bright green eyes.

"Immortal Totem!?!"

Holding the card, Uchiha Xuan exclaimed in shock. Anyone who had played Minecraft would be familiar with this image.

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Epic: Immortal Totem

Source World: Game - Minecraft

Card Category: One-time Use Item.

Description: Shatters upon receiving a fatal injury, altering the reality of the holder’s impending death. After shattering, grants three layers of buffs. No one can interfere with the life of the holder of this item.

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"Isn’t this just an enhanced version of Izanagi..."

Holding the card, Uchiha Xuan’s heart couldn’t help but beat a little faster. One chance to cheat death... combined with his pair of Sharingan, that would give him three chances to cheat death.

"With the Immortal Totem, all I need now is to master the Flying Thunder God Technique, and then I can freely seek out more people to obtain Card Draw Counts."

Uchiha Xuan clenched his hand tightly, directly materializing the Immortal Totem. Looking at the badge-like object that appeared in his hand, his eyes held anticipation.

As long as he mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, unless someone could instantly kill him four times, he couldn’t imagine how he could die.

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In a land shrouded in wind and sand, inside the conference room of Sunagakure.

The Third Kazekage sat at the head of the table, his expression serious as he looked at the note in his hand for a moment, then had the person behind him display it for everyone present to see.

"Latest intelligence: Konohagakure’s response was swift. They have already dispatched a ninja force to the front lines. Moreover, Konohagakure’s advance force arrived at the front lines last night and eliminated thirty percent of the defensive lines we established overnight. Konohagakure... remains the formidable Konohagakure."

The Third Kazekage spoke softly, his face grim.

"Although Konohagakure remains that formidable Konohagakure, our Sunagakure is not the Sunagakure of the past, Lord Kazekage. This time, we will win."

As soon as the Third Kazekage finished speaking, Rasa, standing behind him, immediately spoke up loudly.

Looking at this strongest Kazekage in history and his teacher, Rasa’s eyes were filled with respect.

"Yes, this time, we will definitely win! This time, Amegakure suddenly declared war on both countries. Although Amegakure is nothing more than a clown, with Hanzo there, we cannot afford to ignore them.

Chiyo! I leave Amegakure to you. Lead three thousand Suna ninja and a puppet unit into battle. Hanzo is not easy to deal with; do not take the initiative to attack unless absolutely necessary. Amegakure is ultimately just a clown. Preserve our vital forces primarily for dealing with Konohagakure.

As for Konohagakure, Ebizo, the front lines are entrusted to you. I will fully cooperate with however many personnel you need, including myself and... the Jinchuriki."

"The current situation of our Sunagakure, I believe everyone is well aware. For the sake of providing our children, who have yet to grow up, with broader lands to thrive, this time... it will be a full-scale war! At the same time, it is also a war for Sunagakure to rise again! So, everyone! I implore you! Please bring victory back to Sunagakure!"

As he spoke, the Third Kazekage stood up, his expression impassioned, and bowed deeply to everyone present.

Seeing this, everyone in the conference room returned the gesture in kind.

"Leave that fellow Hanzo to me. I am also quite curious whose poison is stronger—his or mine. For the children of our Sunagakure, the Flower of Sunagakure must bloom once more."

Chiyo stepped forward, gently helping the Third Kazekage to his feet, and spoke with determination.

Although she would rather stay at home to accompany her young grandson, as the Third Kazekage had said, the children of Sunagakure needed broader lands.

’Sasori, Grandma will bring you a better life.’

"Then, announce to the Ninja World! Sunagakure officially declares war on Konohagakure!"

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On the day after Uchiha Xuan and the others arrived at the front lines, the news of Sunagakure’s official declaration of war on Konohagakure spread throughout the Ninja World.

Land of Lightning, Kumogakure.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, Sunagakure is still the same as ever. Whenever a war breaks out, they go straight for Konohagakure. Dodai, do you think we should get involved in this war?"

Third Raikage A glanced at the intelligence report in his hand with a disdainful smile, crumpled it into a ball, and tossed it into a nearby wastebasket. He then looked up at Dodai, who was standing beside him, and asked.

For matters like these, he was accustomed to consulting this man with a brain.

"This war was initiated by Hanzo of the Salamander from Amegakure. Although it was known that he wouldn’t be able to hold back forever, no one expected him to start a war.

The core of this war will inevitably revolve around the Land of Wind, Land of Fire, and Land of Rain. As for their conflict, there is no need for our Kumogakure to get involved. Fighting them would yield very little benefit."

Dodai gently shook his head as he spoke. He was not surprised by Hanzo’s move. After all, although the Five Great Ninja Villages did not get along, there was an unspoken understanding among them.

That understanding was that the Ninja World only needed five great ninja villages. Hanzo’s strength and ambition meant that Amegakure would inevitably be targeted.

Everyone knew this, but no one would say it outright.

"Not get involved?"

Upon hearing this, Third Raikage A frowned. He was actually quite eager to engage in a good, hearty battle on the battlefield.

"That’s right. Although our Kumogakure is strong, we must admit that in terms of raw power, Kumogakure currently cannot match Konohagakure. The rebellion of the Gold and Silver Brothers back then ultimately dealt a heavy blow to our village.

Therefore, there is no need for us to intervene in the war between Konohagakure and the others—at least not now. However, we can certainly test the waters with Iwagakure.

According to intelligence, ninja from Iwagakure have frequently appeared within the borders of the Land of Rain. Moreover, our village’s spies have even discovered traces of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki."

From this, it can be inferred that Iwagakure also wants to get involved in this war. Unlike our Kumogakure, the Land of Earth has barren land and tight finances. Coupled with Iwagakure’s policy issues, they urgently need war. Once Iwagakure joins this war, we can also enter the fray at the right moment."

Dodai took out a map and spread it on Third Raikage A’s desk, earnestly explaining to him the reasons for not intervening now, while also pointing out the most suitable target for action.