Naruto: The Way of the Great Lord
Chapter 67 War on 2 Front!

Observing Kage's change with a stoic expression on his face, Ichizo began to make mental plans for any action. After many years of Semi-autonomy, the Kage may not be willing to give up the power they have, yet they misunderstand their position. The Tailed Beast was within the kingdom, all the promising youths who had once been members of their respective villages were citizens of the Empire. Every country had been declared effectively, so if they did not accept Ichizo's generous offer, he did not hesitate to appease the ashes.

The drinks Daisuke ordered had arrived and placed in front of each Kage while Ichizo enjoyed his wine with fresh lemonade, the sweetness of the wine followed by sour lemonade was the perfect combo. His snack consumption accurately showed his disinterest in their decisions, further solidifying the weight of their choices in the hearts of the Kages.

'I have seen the Imperial capital in Night Prefecture, Yamigakure, it is a metropoulos unlike anything I have ever seen. "High glass "scrapers" buildings, Marble office buildings, beautiful obsidian walkways, but most of all people. There were no ordinary citizens in the empire according to Daisuke, all 72 million citizens were Shinobi. Apparently all 72 million can be activated during wartime turning this nation into a fortress of death for all who have the courage to attack. Technology, aesthetics, environment, this is a beautiful place to live in. Even the Far Reaching Coral Islands flourished under the Empire.'Minato is conflicted, if he is not Hokage he will not hesitate to accept Ichizo's offer to become a citizen. However the responsibility is his, the responsibility of the whole life of his village. If he agreed, Leaf would not have to worry, but they would lose Pride as a stand-alone village.

'What to do…'

Mizukage is also in the pomegranate, It is not wrong to say Ichizo is the savior of Hidden Fog, no, the Whole Fatherland.

"If we agree to be your subordinate, what will happen?"- Yagura

'Ho ho I wish Minato would be the first to be destroyed.'

"Well, I will send someone to the Daimo of the Water to tell him about the loss of power and the annexation of the Fatherland by the Empire. Supplies will be sent to your country to begin the reconstruction of all property because I know that after the civil war the Motherland was very poor. Food, medical treatment, and other services would be provided to obtain a new Prefecture equivalent to the other Empires. The Shinobi will be sent to train the Mist Shinobi in the Empire's proper protocol. Besides, not much will change."

Ichizo commented while looking closely at the incoming chakra marks.

'Oi, it's a revived shinobi!'

Makoto arrived a short while later with Izuna Uchiha stuck with the wood that threw her on the floor, she walked towards the King and whispered into his ear.When Ichizo heard the context of his message, he laughed, saying, a warm laugh that shook the earth. Kage started to sweat, they had never seen such a phenomenon.

'If his happy laughter shook the earth, what would cause an attack of anger?!'

Power, Authority, Wealth, Empire have it all. So what are they still doubting?

"So Madara has declared war on the 6 Shinobi Countries! HAHAHAHA!!! THAT'S A GOOD JOKE! HAHAHAHA!!!!! HE REALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS THE PAST WHAT HE WAS THE HIGHEST!!!!"

Slowly the laughter went from happy as she heard the funniest joke in the world to sullen, it was as if the Heavens above could feel the Overgod's lightning fury being restrained as the thunder boomed so violently that everyone lowered their heads and sought refuge.

"You have no right to me"

"THE SILENCE!"

THE EXPLOSION! Thunder many times louder than before resounded as the distant ocean raged, volcanoes erupted, earthquakes."DID I GIVE PERMISSION TO SPEAK!"

THE EXPLOSION!

On the sidelines Makoto tries to make herself small like Kage and in a place Far away the spy feels a pressure unlike any they have ever felt before. It was as if the space they lived in collapsed due to Ichizo's anger.

"All Jokyunin hear my words! It seems that the 6 great shinobi Nations have become the 1st Kingdom today, so watch my words. A troubling Fly has appeared who wants to disturb peace and question the Sovereignty of my Nation with a declaration of war! All Jokyunin are hereby ordered to eliminate pests in the Land of Snow except Orochimaru, Daisuke, Makoto, and Chiyoko."

Ichizo Empire's decrees were like whispers of death, Kage, the former Kage had no refutation all they could do was make themselves small so that the whispers did not enter their ears.

"Now you're there, Begone."

When word goes down Izuna turns to dust, a servant who is on standby sweeps through the rubble and Ichizo stands up to leave the room."The five of you will be briefed by Makoto about your new role while I deal with people who call themselves gods."

Ichizo took a step forward and he left.