Chapter 748 Mu Yue’s Purpose

“So strong. I wonder if I can reach such a realm in my lifetime.”

Kakashi looked at the broken mountain and the torn ground, seeing the path of his Lightning Release sword technique within it.

“The power is immense, but I should be able to evade it with Kamui.”

Obito was also shocked by Muzuki’s strike; it was far more impactful than creating a forest.

However, Obito wasn’t too flustered. Even if Kakashi learned the essence of Muzuki’s strike in the future and could cleave mountains with a single blow, he feared nothing once he activated Kamui.

“Looks like I’m not needed.”

Tsunade, who had just arrived at the battlefield, saw this scene and breathed a sigh of relief.

“He won so quickly…”

Hiruzen Sarutobi’s expression was complex. It wasn’t that he didn’t want Muzuki to win, but rather that he hadn’t even figured out what Muzuki truly wanted before the battle ended.

For power?

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought not, as if Muzuki fully committed to Konoha’s development, Konoha would only grow better and faster than the Shinobi Sect.

Money was also not something Muzuki desired, and in terms of strength, Muzuki was already the strongest.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn’t fathom why Muzuki created the Shinobi Sect.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi was certain of one thing: in Muzuki’s mind, the Shinobi Sect was superior to Konoha in some aspects.

Otherwise, Muzuki wouldn’t have kept it hidden from Konoha’s higher-ups all this time.

This was where Hiruzen Sarutobi was troubled. If Muzuki had no intention of bringing the entire Shinobi Sect into Konoha, then Konoha’s excellent situation would once again become unpredictable, possibly even leading to a split.

“Not a single injury.”

Orochimaru carefully observed Muzuki’s body, finding that Muzuki’s clothes weren’t even very dirty, which made him feel a little regretful.

He had been hoping to collect some of Muzuki’s blood for research.

Orochimaru had long been interested in Muzuki. He had politely asked Muzuki for some, but Muzuki had politely refused.

Under the varied gazes of the crowd, Muzuki slowly descended from the sky, landing in the center of the battlefield.

However, to prevent any accidents, Muzuki swept the area with Kenbunshoku Haki again, and after confirming that all enemies were half-dead, Muzuki exited Sage Mode and Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

“Celebi, give them some basic treatment, lest they die.”

Muzuki called out Celebi and said.

Although he had held back during the battle, severe injuries for too long could still lead to death.

After all, it was a battle. Muzuki merely refrained from killing; he couldn’t be bothered with broken bones or missing limbs.

“Bi!”

Celebi nodded its green onion-shaped head, extended its hands, and a dazzling green light erupted from them. Countless green dots shot in all directions, pulling a large number of dying Ninja back from the brink of death.

Although still very weak, their life force had stabilized, no longer like a flickering candle about to go out.

The Third Mizukage, who had been breathing faintly and could barely keep his eyes open, now breathed smoothly.

The Third Raikage’s bleeding wounds healed.

Rasa, who had been unconscious, felt the warmth of this life force and opened his eyes, just in time to see the mountain split open nearby.

Rasa: …

How is this afterlife so similar to the Ninja World? It’s just that the mountain is a bit broken.

Ōnoki, who had already closed his eyes, awaiting death, felt the healing power in his body and opened his eyes, looking at Muzuki in confusion.

Not being killed was something he hadn’t expected.

With Muzuki’s strength, coupled with the Shinobi Sect and Konoha, if they killed all of the Four Great Shinobi Villages’ elites, dealing with the remaining Ninja wouldn’t be difficult, though completely eliminating them would take more time.

“Muzuki, what do you plan to do with these people?”

Kakuzu walked up to Muzuki and asked.

He wasn’t surprised that Muzuki didn’t kill anyone. Muzuki had never been a bloodthirsty person; otherwise, he wouldn’t be alive today, having been killed by Muzuki long ago.

Of course, Muzuki wasn’t a benevolent person who would never kill under any circumstances.

It was just that when there was a better way than killing, Muzuki generally refrained from it.

The Four Kage looked at Muzuki in unison.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Muzuki’s disciples also walked over, coincidentally hearing this question, and stopped, waiting for Muzuki to provide an answer.

Muzuki didn’t immediately answer Kakuzu’s question. Instead, he waved his hand to create a few wooden strips, bundled up the scattered Four Kage, and placed them not far from him.

“How do you think you should be dealt with?”

Muzuki asked Ōnoki and the others.

Rasa became a bit clearer; he hadn’t died, just nearly died.

“Habsheng Mugetsu, I admit your value far surpasses mine, but don’t think this will make me submit. Do as you please, whether to kill or torture.”

Rasa said with a weak voice.

He believed Muzuki wanted Sunagakure to surrender, to submit to Konoha and the Shinobi Sect, which Rasa could not accept.

He would rather die in battle than betray his Village.

“In terms of backbone, you certainly have the demeanor of a Kage. My answer is the same as the Kazekage’s; Kumogakure will resist to the end, no matter what.”

The Third Raikage praised Rasa and said in a deep voice.

If the outcome was annihilation, he would rather fight to the last than surrender.

“Habsheng Mugetsu, what exactly do you want to do?”

Ōnoki asked in confusion.

He truly couldn’t understand Muzuki.

Currently, Muzuki only needed to annihilate their Four Great Shinobi Villages, and Konoha and the Shinobi Sect could dominate the Ninja World, becoming the only two super Ninja powers.

Yet Muzuki didn’t act, instead appearing as if he would spare them if they behaved well.

“Actually, you should know, as you all must have thoroughly investigated the Shinobi Sect. The Shinobi Sect’s dream is what I want to achieve.”

Muzuki replied.

Ōnoki showed a thoughtful expression, and his gaze towards Muzuki became somewhat strange.

Could it be that to become a peerless powerhouse far surpassing others, one must have different pursuits than ordinary people?

“Peace. I just want to bring peace to the Ninja World, that’s all.”

Muzuki continued.

He was not a saint willing to selflessly dedicate himself; it was merely his previous life’s values combined with his current strength that made Muzuki willing to do what he could for this world.

Perhaps it was difficult for others to understand, but Muzuki found joy in developing the Shinobi Sect.

Personally driving the progress of the entire world indeed brought an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

Destroying the Four Great Shinobi Villages was not difficult for Muzuki now, but destroying them was not entirely a good thing for the Ninja World.

The Ninja from the Four Great Shinobi Villages combined numbered at least fifty thousand. Killing them all would be a significant blow to the entire Ninja World’s Ninja strength.

Then there was the Ninja World’s public order.

The few Ninja from the Shinobi Sect and Konoha were insufficient to manage the Ninja of the entire Ninja World. Losing the Four Great Shinobi Villages all at once would plunge the Ninja World into unprecedented chaos.

The chaos would not end until Konoha and the Shinobi Sect had the ability to control the entire Ninja World.

Furthermore, the Ninja World was not without external enemies. Once the Ōtsutsuki Clan discovered the anomaly in the Ninja World, they would inevitably send Ōtsutsuki again to plant the Divine Tree.

From a planetary perspective, they were currently in a civil war, and a civil war involving a massacre was clearly not a wise move.

“Is it enough to just sign a non-aggression treaty?”

The Third Mizukage asked tentatively.

Seeing Muzuki now, he couldn’t help but recall Senju Hashirama at the Five Kage Summit.

That man also deeply desired peace and was willing to make many concessions for it.

“Mizukage, do you think I’m that easy to talk to?”

Muzuki looked at the Third Mizukage with a faint smile.

The Third Mizukage closed his mouth. Although their goal was peace, Muzuki was clearly not quite like Senju Hashirama.

He thought so too; Senju Hashirama could never have done what Muzuki did.

Muzuki’s actions truly made him want to exclaim “awesome” even now, recalling them.

One person created the Shinobi Sect, and then, with the Shinobi Sect and Konoha, played the entire Ninja World like a fiddle.

Ōnoki thought he had everything calculated, first uniting the Five Great Ninja Villages to destroy the Shinobi Sect, then uniting the Shinobi Sect to deal with Konoha. In reality, everything was within Muzuki’s control.

“Other matters will be discussed later. For now, you all should reflect well. You are all criminals who have committed war crimes.”

Muzuki did not continue to speak much with Ōnoki and the others. After sealing their Chakra, he looked at the others.

The initiative was now in his hands; Ōnoki and the others had no choice.

If the Four Great Shinobi Villages truly refused to cooperate, Muzuki would not be soft-hearted.

He who hesitates is lost. Since the best outcome cannot be achieved, then a swift decisive action is a good choice.

“Muzuki-sensei, you really are the legendary Muzuki Sage, aren’t you!”

Obito said excitedly.

“Where did this legendary Muzuki Sage come from?”

Muzuki laughed, touching Obito’s head with two fingers joined together.

“Hehe, even if there wasn’t one before, there definitely is now.”

Obito chuckled.

Obito’s words sounded like a joke, but when the surrounding people thought about it carefully, it was indeed true.

Given Muzuki’s performance in this battle, he truly was a god-tier figure.

If the Shinobi Sect could be passed down to future generations, perhaps the name Muzuki Sage would be even greater than Six Paths Sage.

“Then keep working hard. Maybe you can become Obito Sage too.”

Muzuki said with a faint smile.

“That’s great!”

Obito’s eyes lit up, thinking this had great potential.

“That’s enough. You’re getting ahead of yourself.”

Kakashi said speechlessly. Muzuki-sensei is one thing, but you, Obito, want to stand shoulder to shoulder with Six Paths Sage, do you?

“Kakashi, just you wait and see. I’ll shock you so much your jaw will drop.”

Obito was used to Kakashi’s teasing. This inherently evil white-haired boy always looked down on him, simply because he was a bit more clever.

Obito didn’t care. He would work hard in secret and then thoroughly amaze Kakashi.

“Muzuki-sensei, is there anything I can help with?”

Shisui proactively asked.

“Gather all these Ninja together. I need to seal their Chakra.”

Muzuki thought for a moment and said.

There weren’t many Ninja here, only a few hundred, but each one was a Jonin. A squad of a dozen or so could wipe out some weaker Ninja Villages.

Besides Shisui, the other Konoha Ninja also voluntarily helped.

As Kakashi carried a Jinchuriki, he curiously took a few steps towards the mountain and saw the abyss beneath the broken mountain. Muzuki’s attack wasn’t just a simple cut through the mountain; he had literally created a canyon.

Perhaps because it hadn’t been long, Kakashi could even faintly see some flickering purple electric arcs.

Again marveling at Muzuki’s terrifying strength, Kakashi carried the Jinchuriki to Muzuki’s side.

With everyone’s efforts, the sealing work was quickly completed, and the Ninja from the Shinobi Sect and Konoha transported them back to Six Paths City together.

After returning to Six Paths City, Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly found Muzuki.

“Muzuki, what are your thoughts regarding Konoha and the Shinobi Sect?”

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, looking into Muzuki’s eyes.

He had wanted to ask for a long time, but the battlefield was too crowded to discuss such matters.

“Sandaime, I can tell you one thing very clearly: the Shinobi Sect will not join Konoha.”

Seeing through Hiruzen Sarutobi’s thoughts, Muzuki spoke.

“Then what do you plan to do, Muzuki? Maintain the status quo?”

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn’t help but ask.

Before Muzuki could answer, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke again:

“But now everyone knows your identity. It’s impossible to pretend nothing happened. I’m worried this will lead to Konoha splitting.”

Facing Muzuki, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt no need to hide anything.

Although Muzuki had hidden a lot this time, Muzuki had actually saved Konoha. If not for Muzuki, Konoha would have suffered heavy losses under the siege of the Four Great Shinobi Villages.

“That won’t happen. In a while, I will voluntarily resign as Hokage.”

Muzuki replied.

In Muzuki’s vision, the Ninja World would eventually achieve a grand Ninja alliance, with no more Ninja Villages, only the Ninja World Alliance.

However, this certainly couldn’t be achieved in a short time, nor would it be considered splitting Konoha.

“Muzuki, that’s not what I meant. No one wants you to step down. Everyone recognizes you.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly explained.

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought Muzuki had misunderstood him, believing he wanted to force him to choose between the Shinobi Sect and Konoha.

On the matter of the Shinobi Sect, he had indeed made many mistakes, causing Muzuki some unnecessary trouble.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi already felt guilty towards Muzuki, so how could he shamelessly force Muzuki to step down?

Moreover, this wasn’t a wise move. There was no reason to push away one’s own strongest member.

“I didn’t mean what you think either.”

Muzuki shook his head and smiled.

The reason he wasn’t being Hokage was simple: he didn’t want to be too tired, so he quit a part-time job, and also to pave the way for Obito’s life mission.

Obito was certainly not qualified to be Hokage yet.

But Muzuki could use this opportunity to establish some rules, limiting the Hokage’s term in office so that Obito wouldn’t have to wait until he was forty or fifty years old for a chance.

“My resignation has other considerations. As for Konoha and the Shinobi Sect, they will be allies fighting together for a long time.”

Muzuki continued.

He planned to establish an unprecedented super alliance, including not only the Five Great Ninja Villages but also allowing smaller Ninja Villages to join, integrating the Ninja power of the entire Ninja World.

However, before implementing the alliance plan, he needed to deal with some Ninja Village forces.

For example, the Four Great Shinobi Villages that came to Six Paths City to cause trouble this time.

Muzuki might not kill Ōnoki and the others, but he certainly wouldn’t let them continue to hold the Kage positions.