"The next problem is to find the right time."

After returning from Ryuji Cave with Ruri, Shiraishi held another important high-level military meeting regarding the attack on Mt. Myoboku.

However, the meeting did not last long and ended in about half an hour.

After all, the attack on Mount Myoboku is an established fact. At the last high-level military meeting, it was decided how many troops would be invested in the attack on Mount Myoboku, what method of attack would be adopted, whether it would be a blitzkrieg or a protracted war, and the materials to be prepared for the war.

, risk prevention and control in the event of an accident, etc... Most issues have been properly arranged.

The difference is that there is only one point left, and that is when to attack.

For the Kingdom of Demons, time is the most critical factor in attacking Mt. Miaomu.

Although the current organization and mobilization capabilities of the Demon Country can mobilize all the materials needed for a war, including personnel, in a very short time, Miaomu Mountain is far away from the Demon Country, and there is a long-distance water that can move from the Demon Country.

Konoha's ability to receive support from a distance... When encountering a crisis, it is difficult to guarantee that Konoha will not join the war.

In this case, the most appropriate strategy is to use a small but refined force to quickly disarm Mount Myoki with a blitzkrieg, so that it can no longer pose a threat to the Kingdom of Demons in the following days.

This is the primary purpose of the war launched by the Kingdom of Ghosts.

It is not to annihilate all the toads, but to dismantle most of the armed forces of Miaomu Mountain. After all, with a small but refined force, in the case of long-range operations, wiping out a holy place is not only extremely difficult in practice, but also may not take much time.

Allowed. So the next best thing was to destroy the armed forces of Miaomu Mountain.

Of course, if the situation goes well, total annihilation is also a consideration, but Shiraishi feels that that possibility is unlikely, especially when he gets information about the deeper parts of Mt. Myoki from the White Snake Sage. Unless more people from the Kingdom of Oni are mobilized to completely annihilate Mt. Myoki,

The troops are invested in this kind of long-range combat.

But if that happens, it will inevitably create a void within the Kingdom of Ghosts, allowing other countries to take advantage of it.

Therefore, the choice of time must be made carefully.

First, support from Konoha must be eliminated, and then enough troops must be retained to keep an eye on the movements of other countries.

Especially the neighboring Kingdom of Earth and Kingdom of Wind.

To achieve such conditions, Shiraishi knew that it was not easy, and could even be said to be extremely difficult.

But Shiraishi must wait until the right 'time' appears.

In order to deliver a fatal blow to Mount Myoboku, you need to be patient and not rush it. Then when the battle begins, you must kill with one blow and hit the enemy within seven inches.

"Let's not say whether it will happen at such a time. Even if it does, the pressure on the Kingdom of Ghosts will be great."

After the high-level meeting, as always, Liuli and Ayane stayed and did not leave immediately.

For people who have reached their level, they no longer need to do it themselves for a lot of time. For them, grasping the general direction of the strategy is the most important thing. And then when necessary, provide military support to act as a deterrent.

Other countries dare not act rashly.

Their existence itself is a weapon of mass destruction that is equal to or even superior to tailed beast weapons. They are also a type of forbidden powerful killing weapon that can be recycled repeatedly...

"Judging from the current situation, the Daimyos of the Fire Country are engaging in alliance linkage to curb our development... To be honest, I am not surprised at all that this happened, but I didn't expect this. This kind of thing will happen so quickly."

If the system of the Kingdom of Ghosts is established after the traditional five major countries, then although the Kingdom of Ghosts will be feared by other countries because of its strong military power, it will never cause such a big backlash from other countries.

But the problem now is that the country of Ghost is incompatible with the systems of various countries in this era, and can even be said to be an alien existence.

However, Shiraishi knew that this assumption was not tenable.

Because if the system is not completely changed, then the country of ghosts will not use more than ten years to develop to the level of a great power.

Although he, Liuli, and Ayane provided the necessary force deterrence, the strength and solidity of the middle and grassroots levels were inseparable from the superiority of the system.

Based on the current development of the Kingdom of Ghosts, it can be regarded as an industrial country with a complete foundation.

The truest standard for a strong industrial country is not only reflected in the country's industrial capabilities, but also the country's mobilization and organizational capabilities, whether it can effectively mobilize the enthusiasm of its own people, etc., are all very important manifestations of capabilities, not It is absolutely reflected in this country's industrialization capabilities.

"Are you planning to use their alliance as a breakthrough to attack Mt. Miaomu?"

Liuli seemed to have guessed what Shiraishi meant.

"I have this plan."

"In that case, the Fourth Ninja War might break out immediately."

Ayane also said.

"From the time they prepared this alliance, the Fourth Ninja War was inevitable and was even on the way to happening."

Shiraishi said calmly.

So far, the development plan of the Kingdom of Ghosts has basically been controlled at its own pace, whether it is annexing the surrounding small countries, using the Kingdom of Wind as a stepping stone to get a pass to become a big country, or later using hot weapons to pry it off. Open the international arms market, penetrate into the territory of various small countries, and complete the strategy of encircling big countries.

This is all part of the development plan of the Kingdom of Ghosts... The only surprise is that the daimyo of the Land of Fire proposed an alliance earlier than Shiraishi expected.

In Shiraishi's opinion, the most appropriate time for the Fourth Ninja War to break out is after the Demon Country's mechanized troops have undergone a complete transformation.

Although the mechanized troops of the Kingdom of Ghosts are constantly advancing, they still lack confidence to intervene in the ninja battlefield.

"With the addition of Xiao, it's really like walking on thin ice..."

Liuli sat on the sofa and let out a breath.

Although she said this, there was no worry in her tone.

This is an extraordinary confidence in her own strength. Even if some irreversible accident happens, her strength is the confidence she has.

"The conflict with Akatsuki will not happen so soon...but the Fire Country is indeed a big problem. As expected, the most critical breaking point lies with Konoha."

Shiraishi crossed his hands on the table, and when he mentioned 'Konoha', his tone became obviously more serious...

"Konoha?"

"Whether we can make up enough time to attack Mt. Myoboku then depends on whether Konoha is willing to give us something to eat."

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"Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for a long time, Masumi. I didn't expect you to be sitting in this position in the blink of an eye."

Sitting in front of a desk piled with paper mountains, Tsunade looked at the woman standing in the center of the office, keeping a distance from herself.

He wears a white coat outside his jounin uniform, with curly black hair hanging down to his shoulders, and a pair of black-framed glasses on his chest that are not worn on his face. He gives the impression that he is a dutiful and unsentimental person.

female.

Asami Masumi.

Although she is over thirty years old, she looks like a young woman in her mid-twenties.

He serves as the director of the pharmacy department at Konoha Hospital, and is also the top-level backbone of the entire Konoha medical force.

Since the Third Ninja War, she has been working conscientiously for Konoha. Although the number of medical ninjas promoted through her discernment is not large, they all hold high positions in Konoha Hospital.

In terms of power, the only people who can hold her in check are the dean or deputy dean.

The rest are at most the same level as her.

Facing Tsunade's greetings, Asami Masumi remained unfazed and replied in a calm tone: "Yes, Tsunade-sensei... no, Hokage-sama."

"Actually, it doesn't matter if you call me Tsunade-sensei."

"No, this is a public place. I think it is more convenient to call you Hokage-sama."

Asami Masumi remained unmoved.

"Your sincere and honest personality has not changed at all."

Tsunade seemed to have remembered something and said with emotion.

Among the students she taught in the past, the other student did not attract much attention at first. He was just sitting alone in the corner, chewing books in obscurity.

It was only later that he continued to stand out, making progress at a slight speed each time. Until graduation, he graduated as the second student of that class, and made a new type of anesthetic, which improved Konoha's current situation based on the existing ones.

The anesthetic used made a great contribution in the Third Ninja War.

It was also at that time that the other party began to officially enter the eyes of senior officials. After withdrawing from the frontline battlefield and returning to the village, he began to work in the pharmacy department and rose to the position of department management director. He was a rising star in Konoha at that time.

Just like Namikaze Minato who shined in the frontal battlefield, Asami Masumi also released her brilliant light in the medical department of the logistics department.

"I think Hokage-sama's personality has not changed at all. So, what's the matter with calling me here at this time, Hokage-sama?"

Asami Masumi asked directly.

"It's not a big deal. Because the hospital's Vice President Mao Shan is planning to retire, I plan to recommend you to go there. What do you think?"

Tsunade looked at her with a smile.

"I think with my qualifications..."

"No, your contribution to Konoha, including so many years of management experience in the medical department, is enough for you to go one step further."

Tsunade suppressed the smile on her face and said seriously to Asami Masumi...

"I would like to ask, if I become the deputy dean, who will manage the pharmacy department?"

Asami Masumi asked this question.

Although she and Tsunade have a causal relationship of teacher and student, it is hard to say how much friendship is left in this relationship after so many years of disconnection.

After all, he is not Tsunade's die-hard loyalist, so such a good thing would never happen to him.

But Vice Dean Shigeyama is different. He is a die-hard loyalist of Tsunade. In the past, he was one of the first followers, including the current Dean.
To be continued...