Naruto, my father's name is Uchiha Madara.

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Border defenses have been reinforced.

Intelligence networks are being deployed with unprecedented density...

The shadow of war truly loomed over every inch of the land.

However, amidst the coalition's intensive preparations, a core and sensitive issue came to the forefront.

How to settle the two remaining Jinchūriki, Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, and Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki?

At the first high-level strategic meeting held at the Allied headquarters.

The hardliners, led by the Fourth Raikage A, proposed what seemed to be the safest solution:

Naruto and Killer Bee were completely hidden in an absolutely safe location, heavily guarded, until the war ended.

Lei Ying's voice boomed like a bell as his fist slammed onto the makeshift tactical table, producing a dull thud. "Those two kids are our last trump card!"

"Although the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path is troublesome, with the five Kage joining forces and the combined strength of the allied forces, we may not be unable to fight it!"

"But if the Nine-Tails and Eight-Tails are taken away, and that bastard successfully synthesizes the Ten-Tails, the whole world will be completely finished!"

"They must be protected and must not be allowed to risk their lives on the front lines!"

This plan received initial approval from the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, and the Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei.

In their view, protecting key assets and preventing the enemy from "stealing" them is the most basic strategy in war.

However, this proposal was met with strong opposition from Naruto Uzumaki.

"I disagree!"

Naruto, who had been brought in by Tsunade, voiced his objections.

He stood before the round table, his gaze sweeping intently over the Kage and advisors present: "Raikage, Tsuchikage, Mizukage, your ideas are not wrong, but we can't do it this way!"

He took a deep breath and began to explain his point of view: "Uncle Killer Bee and I are not just 'objects' that need to be protected. We are ninjas, one of the Allied Forces' top combat forces!"

"Hiding us away like treasures means that the coalition forces will be missing two decisive combat forces on the front lines!"

"How many unnecessary and heavy casualties will this cause to our ordinary ninjas? Don't their lives matter?"

He looked around at everyone, his tone becoming even more somber: "Moreover, based on the information I obtained from my trip to the future, the enemies we face are far more than just Obito and the Gedo Mazo!"

He dropped another bombshell: "There's another extremely dangerous person—Yakushi Kabuto!"

"He has mastered the forbidden technique Impure World Reincarnation developed by the Second Hokage!"

"He can summon countless powerful ninjas who have passed away, forming an immortal army of resurrected ninjas!"

"In the future, this massive army will be the culprit responsible for the most devastating casualties among the coalition forces!"

Before everyone could process this information, he continued, "In addition, Obito also possesses a massive army of White Zetsu."

"These individual White Zetsu may not be strong in combat, but they possess an extremely terrifying ability—to perfectly replicate the chakra and appearance of others!"

Naruto's voice carried a hint of lingering fear: "They can impersonate anyone around us, not only in appearance, but also in chakra aura and behavioral habits, all with perfect accuracy!"

"Aside from cutting open their bodies during combat to see the white spore tissue inside, conventional perception and interrogation methods are completely ineffective in detecting it!"

He painted a terrifying picture: "In the future, it is precisely because of this pervasive camouflage that the coalition's logistics forces, communication lines, and even command systems will be devastated by infiltration and sabotage!"

"It eventually devolved into a crisis of trust where comrades distrusted each other and turned on one another! This was far more terrifying than the enemy on the main battlefield!"

Naruto's detailed and shocking account plunged the meeting room into a deathly silence.

Apart from Tsunade, who already knew some of the information from Naruto, and Gaara, who believed Naruto's words, who remained relatively calm.

The Raikage, Tsuchikage, Mizukage, and their advisors all wore expressions of extreme shock and disbelief.

"Reanimation Jutsu? Summoning the dead?"

"White Zetsu... a perfect disguise? A crisis of trust?"

The Raikage frowned, his sharp gaze fixed on Naruto: "What you're saying...do you have any solid evidence? This sounds too far-fetched!"

Ōnoki floated in mid-air, his goatee trembling slightly: "Indeed."

"Based solely on your word, you expect us to abandon our established, most secure defense strategy and believe in this... almost fantastical threat?"

Mei Terumi also looked troubled: "Naruto-kun, it's not that we don't believe in you, but war is no child's play. Every decision is related to the lives of countless people."

"We currently have no intelligence to corroborate what you have said."

Faced with doubts, Naruto did not back down. He declared loudly, "I know it's hard for people to believe this immediately!"

"But think about the information I brought back about Obito, the Rinnegan, and the Eye of the Moon Project. Haven't they all been verified?"

"Do we really have to wait until our supply camp is wiped out by our own people, until those legendary ninjas who have long since died appear on the battlefield to slaughter our comrades, before we start to regret it?!"

At that moment, Tsunade slammed her hand on the table, stood up, and said in a resolute tone, "I didn't believe these things at first either, but now everything has proven that Naruto was right!"

"Then I guarantee it in the name of the Fifth Hokage! The information Naruto brought back is far more valuable than we imagined!"

"Ignoring these warnings from the future would be the greatest irresponsibility towards the coalition forces!"

Gaara spoke calmly, his voice not loud but carrying the weight of the Kazekage: "I trust Naruto. His judgment often stems from his deep affection for his comrades and his direct insight into the situation."

“We cannot afford to ignore potential dangers, especially threats that could undermine us from within.”

Inside the meeting room, a stalemate ensued between those who supported hiding and those who supported participating in the war.

Tsunade and Gaara strongly support Naruto, while the Raikage, Tsuchikage, and Mizukage have many concerns.

Ultimately, after a heated and difficult debate, Raikage and the others had no choice but to compromise.

They cannot completely ignore this potential, potentially deadly threat.

The Raikage crossed his arms and reluctantly accepted reality: "Fine! Since you insist... then let's do as you say and take a compromise!"

"However, the Jinchūriki's physical body must never be put in danger lightly!"

After detailed discussions, a final battle plan targeting the two Jinchūriki was determined:

1. Killer Bee: As an experienced and perfect Jinchūriki, he is incredibly strong and has a relatively... steady personality.

He will be stationed at the Allied headquarters, serving as the headquarters' ultimate defensive force.

On the other hand, he uses his powerful chakra and combat experience to deal with any White Zetsu that may infiltrate in disguise, and to guard against enemy decapitation strikes.

2. Naruto Uzumaki: Adopt a more flexible and safer strategy.

Naruto hid his true form in Mount Myōboku, one of the three great summoning sites, a secluded and extremely safe place.

At the same time, he can send a large number of shadow clones to the major battlefields of the Allied Forces!

These shadow clones not only possess Naruto's fighting spirit and most of his strength.

More importantly, they can share vision and intelligence with the main body, becoming "living radar" and mobile support forces on the battlefield.

The most crucial element is the emergency application of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

The Allied Forces will equip captains at the level of commanders in each major battlefield with specially made kunai or talismans engraved with the Flying Thunder God technique.

If a crisis arises on a battlefield that cannot be dealt with, such as encountering a powerful Edo Tensei user or the defense line being about to be breached, the captain of that battlefield can immediately send out the coordinates.

Naruto's true form, hidden in Mount Myōboku, can instantly teleport to the most dangerous battlefield by sensing coordinates and engage in real combat!

This plan maximizes the safety of the jinchūriki's body and prevents them from being wiped out by the enemy.

It also cleverly utilizes Naruto's unique abilities, enabling him to cover multiple battlefields and respond promptly to the most troublesome threats.

At the same time, they also partially adopted Naruto's warnings about White Zetsu's disguise and the Impure World Reincarnation, and made corresponding preventative measures.

"Let's decide!"

Tsunade finally made the decision, her gaze sweeping over everyone: "Execute this plan immediately!"

"Time waits for no one. We must build our defenses before the enemy completes its final preparations!"

With the strategy set, the massive ninja alliance began to operate in a new mode.

Chapter 441 Nonou's Request

The shadow of war loomed over the entire ninja world as if it were a tangible reality. The once bustling streets became deserted, and the air was filled with a sense of impending doom.

Konoha Village was no exception; its former vitality was replaced by a tense and orderly silence.

Most civilians have already evacuated to underground or suburban shelters in batches according to the plan.

Only a few adults responsible for logistical support and ninjas who had to stay behind hurried through the streets.

Naruto walked alone on the empty street, his footsteps sounding particularly clear in the silence.

This was the last day he was able to walk through the familiar village in his true form before he was "confined."

Starting tomorrow, until the end of this war, the duration of which is unknown.

His true form must remain on Mount Myōboku, a place far removed from the world and with the highest level of security.

Unless a Flying Thunder God coordinate signal representing the most urgent situation is received.

Otherwise, he could only perceive the outside world and participate in the battle through shadow clones scattered across various battlefields.

This decision was the result of repeated deliberations by the coalition leadership.

Concealing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the most important trump card, to prevent the enemy from concentrating their forces to wipe them out in one fell swoop is a strategically wise move.

Naruto understood this, and rationally he agreed.

But emotionally, it's about being excluded from the main battlefield.

The feeling of only being able to participate indirectly through a clone still made his chest feel tight and filled with a sense of powerlessness.

Watching his comrades rush to the front lines while he had to hide in the safe rear was not in his nature.

However, he was also well aware of the weight of the responsibility on his shoulders.

If the Nine-Tails is lost, the entire world will be doomed.

This burden forced him to accept this "protection".

Because it was the last day, he was given special permission to return to Konoha, which could be considered his final relaxation and farewell before the battle.

However, the familiar partners had already taken on their respective roles.

Sasuke is an important fighting force of the Uchiha clan and a member of the Konoha Police Force.