This is a completely controlled rhythm of negotiation.
Although it is not technical at all, and even looks very barbaric and rough, without any rules, it must be admitted that such a rhythm makes Konoha very uncomfortable, and Sarutobi Hiruzen has to think more about whether Iwagakure Village is
You have noticed that Konoha is fighting fiercely with the Kumo ninjas, and it is difficult to find the strength to fight against them. Are you going to seize this opportunity to launch an attack?
Is this so-called mission just an excuse to start a war?
Is there a similar reason why Uchiha Shoji was chosen as the team leader?
When they thought of this possibility, the expressions of Sarutobi Hiruzen and Mito Katobu became very solemn. Next to them, Nara Shikaku, who was not as mature as in the original work, also looked at him with a hint of surprise.
General.
If the Iwagakure Village planned to start a war from the beginning, it would really be possible to avoid the war unless they and Konoha made huge compromises. But there is also a very serious problem here. If
It is determined that Iwagakure Village is going to launch a war, what is their intention?
To be more precise, what does Iwagakure Village want to gain?
Is it the same strategic plan as in the third war, or is it the plan to attack Konoha from the east and west with the Kumo ninja and completely suppress Konoha? To pull their hidden village of Konoha from the throne of the number one in the ninja world? These two have the same essence.
the difference!
The former is at best a local war, while the latter may involve a full-scale war, which is the outbreak of the Fourth Ninja War!
But no matter what, this is not an important matter that can be figured out in a short time and made corresponding judgments!
Just within a few seconds, these thoughts flashed through my mind.
Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath and said: "Then let's do this for now, Shikaku!"
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
Lu Jiu, who was on the left, bowed slightly and saluted, and then stepped forward.
"Shogi-kun, Ogata-kun, please come here!"
When he came to the general and Ogata, he pointed slightly with his right hand.
"Um!"
Shoji and Ogata set off in the same way, following Shikaku as they were about to leave.
The general paused, turned his head sideways, and said with a faint smile in his eyes: "Oh, yes, yes, in the past two or three days, I think our mission members have not been restricted in their freedom, right? I'm thinking
It shouldn't be a problem to take a walk around your village and return to the Uchiha clan's shrine to retrieve some of our clan's inherited memorial items, right? Hokage-dono? In other words, all those things have been disposed of by your village.
?”
"Of course it is possible. There is no damage to the noble shrines. Konoha will never do such despicable things, so please don't worry."
The Third Hokage's eyes flashed slightly and he said calmly.
"Then don't worry, then!"
The general seemed to be sneering, but also seemed to be relieved, and bowed his head slightly in greeting, with a hint of sarcasm revealed in the depths of his pupils.
At this moment, he turned around and followed Shikaku, striding out of the Hokage's office.
Looking at the back of the general who left.
The Third Hokage's expression also turned completely gloomy.
As the Shadow of a Village and the most powerful Hokage of Konoha Hidden Village in the ninja world, Hiruzen Sarutobi has never experienced such a direct confrontation or provocation by someone from another country, let alone someone from another country.
Their former wealthy ninja clan in Konoha - Uchiha!
This can be called a polar reversal scene.
It made Sarutobi Hiruzen panic deep in his heart. Deep in his heart, he also regretted his original decision, but it was not that he regretted suppressing the Uchiha clan, but that he regretted not using more thunderous power to suppress it.
Disintegrating the Uchiha clan and then completely solving the Uchiha clan's problems led to the subsequent collective defection of the Uchiha clan.
It was because I was too kind and too hesitant that I had such an unimaginable result.
If I could be more decisive and act ruthlessly against the Uchiha clan like my teacher did, and execute the most powerful group of rebels in the Uchiha clan, it would be impossible for the village to encounter such a development now.
Uchiha is still Konoha's Uchiha!
'Soulless!'
In this moment.
Sarutobi Hiruzen really hated himself for actually being kind to the evil Uchiha clan, but now it was no longer helpful to say this. Sarutobi Hiruzen felt that he should try his best to make up for the mistakes he had made before.
!
"Yan, General Uchiha, and the monitoring work of the Iwa ninjas led by him will be left to you. You must pay attention to each of them. If their intentions are really not pure, this group of
There must be some small tricks among the members of the Iwagakure Village mission, so we must keep an eye on them! In addition, we will dispatch border investigation forces, and we must not miss any trace of Iwagakure Village’s movements near the Country of Grass!”
This is the most basic and necessary monitoring.
Although it is impossible to be 100% vigilant.
But it must be possible to restrict the movements of these people to a great extent.
In two to three days, as long as it is not too complicated, it is enough for Konoha to see through some of Iwagakure's intentions.
"Well, I understand, Hiruzen, don't worry, I will definitely handle this issue!"
Mito Kadoyan also nodded heavily, and immediately stood up and left the Hokage's office.
"zero!"
After Mito Menyan left.
Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered for a while and then shouted out again in a deep voice.
"Whoosh!"
A white-haired figure wearing ANBU standard clothing suddenly appeared. This figure was Shoji's former ANBU captain - Zero, that is, the famous Hatake 50-50.
"You lead two teams to strengthen Naruto's defense. Before the Iwagakure group leaves Konoha, they are not allowed to leave Naruto's side for 24 hours. They must ensure Naruto's safety. Do you understand?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Hatake Kakashi in front of him and said.
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
Kakashi replied with a slightly lower tone.
Uzumaki Naruto.
This orphan of the Fourth Hokage, the protagonist in the original work, is also the son of the Six Paths Sage, Ashura, who is possessed by the reincarnation of chakra in this life. Now he is almost three years old, and he is the nine-tailed Jinchuuriki Naruto.
, in the Konoha Village that has been greatly weakened now, it is a real trump card!
To put it bluntly, Konoha did not need the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki to fight in the past. In the past fifty years, almost all of the eight tailed beasts in other ninja villages have appeared in battles in varying numbers.
Only the Kyuubi has never appeared on the battlefield, although this is partly because the previous two generations of Jinchuuriki (Mito and Kushina) used the characteristics of their Uzumaki clan to forcibly subdue the Kyuubi, and could not achieve perfection.
It had something to do with using the power of the tailed beasts, but it was more about the fact that Konoha at that period did not need the combat power of the Nine-Tails.
Not to mention the First Hokage and Second Hokage periods.
During the subsequent reign of the Third Hokage.
Only at the point when the Second Hokage had just died in battle, Konoha was relatively weak. After surviving, Konoha for a long time was able to suppress not only the quantity and quality of ordinary ninjas, but also any ninja village.
The quantity and quality of Kage-level experts far exceed those of the four major ninja villages. This is why Konoha at its peak can suppress at least two major ninja villages in the fight. In the most difficult moments, it can also do so in a three-front war.
Even though this is based on the fact that the major ninja villages have conflicts with each other.
It's not really a one vs three fight, but looking at the entire Ninja Village, only Konoha can do this.
during that period.
Kyuubi's combat power is really not necessary.
Konoha has always treasured the Kyuubi as a 'treasure'.
But today's Konoha is not good enough. Even if we include Jiraiya and Tsunade who have temporarily left the village and wandered away, the current Konoha is really far away from the power at its peak. Not to mention many, if Tsunade
, when Jiraiya didn’t return to the village.
The Kumo ninja family is enough to drink a pot of Konoha.
You must know that the fourth generation Raikage is at his peak!
The two-tailed and eight-tailed jinchūriki can go on the battlefield!
In human form, he is already a normal Kage level. Once he transforms into a tailed beast, what can Konoha do to resist it now!?
Tailed beasts are something that can be dealt with either by using human sea tactics.
There must be at least dozens of elite jounin, coupled with powerful seals, so that the members of the barrier team can resist one or two. This also requires the weak tailed beasts. To put it bluntly, that is, the ones in front
The seven tailed beasts can be suppressed in this way, provided there is no interference from external factors.
Not so with the Eight-Tailed Gyuuki!
The nine tailed beasts can be divided into three levels according to their strength level. The first seven tailed beasts are in one level. The eight tailed beasts are stronger than the first seven, but weaker than the nine tails.
Why is the Third Raikage called the Super Shadow? He is considered to be the strongest person among the Three Generations of Shadows at the same time? The reason is that the Third Raikage can be evenly matched with the Eight-Tails, and has the ability to severely damage the Eight-Tails, one person and one beast. What can I say?
The only difference is that as a tailed beast, Ushiki has far more chakra than the Third Raikage.
Other than that, the two of them are in a perfect balance of power!
This point not only illustrates the power of the Third Raikage, but also proves the terror of the Eight-tailed Gypsy. Once Kumogakure Village makes up its mind to expand the scale of the war, it will directly send two Tailed Beast Jinchūriki to the battlefield.
Say an ugly word and Konoha's frontline battlefield will collapse.
This is why Hiruzen Sarutobi values Naruto extremely highly. This third-generation Hokage hopes that Naruto can grow up smoothly, and then master the power of the Nine-Tails and become the strongest shield to protect Konoha!
Therefore, before Naruto grew up, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not allow any surprises in the situation. The arrival of Uchiha Shoji made Sarutobi Hiruzen even more vigilant. The Mangekyo Sharingan's restraint on the tailed beasts even
Although he is not very clear about control, he still understands it to some extent and must be on guard against others.
Of course Sarutobi Hiruzen had to prepare for the worst.
What's more, in a day or two, the Cloud Ninja Mission will also arrive. Strengthening vigilance and defense during this period cannot be considered an exaggeration in any way.
This was also when Hiruzen Sarutobi was issuing various orders and making various arrangements.
Danzo, who was originally warned by Hiruzen Sarutobi, also quietly started his own actions. This Dark of Konoha will never take Hiruzen Sarutobi's warning seriously, and Danzo has always regarded him as
My own prohibition, the Hokage's order?
That's a joke!
Unless Sarutobi Hiruzen will one day really make up his mind to abolish the root establishment and completely detain and restrain Shimura Danzo.
Otherwise, no one can stop Danzo's actions.
Forget about normal times.
At this special moment when the Iwagakure Village and Kumogakure Village missions are coming one after another, Danzo Shimura cannot be honest at all, not to mention that the leader of the Iwagakure Village mission is actually Uchiha Shoji, not to mention the deeper hatred.
, just because of the hatred of a broken arm, Danzo Shimura would not be able to sit aside and watch!
Moreover, the most important point is that after witnessing the great power of Uchiha General in the Battle of Separation, this Konoha Darkness could not restrain his greed for the power of Sharingan!
'Wait, Hiruzen, I will prove you wrong, and I am the right person who can truly lead Konoha to the road of recovery. Uchiha General, I will make you regret taking such a stance.
Come back to Konoha in a big way!'
Under the deepest underground of Konoha.
Danzo Shimura, who was sitting at the root base, showed an extremely gloomy look in the depths of his pupils at this moment.
Wood Release, Sharingan!
In Danzo's view, this is the supreme power that only he has the qualifications and ability to use!
It can be said that Shimura Danzo, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who sometimes have a tacit understanding in this regard, can really be called the "crouching dragon and phoenix" of Konoha. Konoha will fall into the current situation, although there are inevitable
external factors, but the greater responsibility still lies with these two people.
As long as one of these two people is a bit more "ordinary", it will be relatively easy for Konoha to maintain its position as the overlord of the ninja world, not to further suppress the ninja world.
I can only say that time is also destiny.
Let’s not mention the respective actions of these two ‘crouching dragons and phoenix chicks’ for the moment.
On the other side, Shoji and Ogata, who slowly left the Hokage's office, also followed Shikaku directly to a hotel specially built in Konoha to welcome and entertain foreign guests.
"In the next few days, everyone from Yanyin Village is invited to stay here. You can move around freely during the day. At night, please abide by the rules of this village and do not act arbitrarily. If you really need it, please let us know. I would like to send Si Jun
And you don’t want to cause further problems, right?”
Although some things are just words for the occasion, they still need to be said.
Shikaku also wanted to put as much pressure as possible on Shoji and his party in this way, and this was also considered a different kind of probing method.
"Haha, at least I used to be a member of Konoha, and I still understand these rules. Shikaku-san, you don't need to worry at all. Please ask Shikaku-san to report back to the Hokage. Our patience is also limited. I hope your village
Don’t be too procrastinating!”
The general said in words that seemed peaceful but were actually full of threats.
This Chi Guoguo shows a fearless attitude.
Lu Jiu couldn't help but look at Shoji deeply again, and then nodded slightly with the same cold expression: "There is no need for you to worry about this, our Lord Hokage will definitely make the most appropriate decision, then,
I’ll be rude first!”
After saying these words.
Shikaku also turned around and left without any hesitation. Looking at the departing figure of the now very young head of the Nara clan, Shoji also sneered. Shoji couldn't help but notice the attitude of that Konoha Shinobu.
clear.
After all, this person is committing an old habit again and plans to use delay to see what kind of attitude they have in Iwagakure Village.
If his side really wants to take action and the strategic intention is not particularly egregious, Shoji can be almost 100% sure that the Third Hokage will surrender. This has been confirmed several times in the original work.
.
Isn't the fact that the famous Kumo ninja kidnapped Hyuga Hinata the best proof?
Of course, when it comes to this specific matter, it may not be said that the Third Hokage's approach is necessarily wrong. This needs to be viewed objectively, but the conclusion that can be drawn 100% is that this Hokage is not a hard-line leader.
If it were the character of the Raikage of all generations, the decisions he would make would be completely opposite to Hiruzen Sarutobi's.
Therefore, when facing different people, we must adopt different strategies. If Jiang Si was in Yunyin Village at this moment, he would not use such drastic measures.
If you want war, let me give you war!
Kumo Ninja is never the representative of swallowing one's anger.
As the head of a village, Raikage is a die-hard!
This has nothing to do with right or wrong, and it has nothing to do with justice. In the final analysis, it is the result of different personal values and personalities.
At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi is the best proof.
The series of words Shoji said before can be regarded as a special test. He wanted to see whether the third generation Hokage would be able to do anything when the plot in this life was very different from that in the original work.
Variety.
If there is any difference.
My next strategic choice must be conservative, because human beings do have a certain probability of changing themselves to a certain extent when encountering different plot unfolding moments, although judging from the pen and ink portrayal of the Third Hokage in the original work,
, the probability of this is not very high, but it is still necessary to be prepared to avoid decision-making errors.
But so far, everything seems to be in line with expectations, and the Third Hokage is still the same as in the original work!
'Humph, is this the most appropriate decision? Haha, then I'm really curious about what kind of answer you will come up with at that time, Your Excellency, the Third Hokage!'
Jiang Si smiled coldly and thought to himself.
"Let's go, Ogata-san, the first wave's attitude has been tested, and we also need to figure out how to act next!"
Shoji looked at Ogata aside and said with a serious expression.
"Um"
Taiga also nodded slightly.
The two of them turned around simultaneously and entered the interior of the hotel.
We had the corresponding configuration before setting off, so there was no reason why we would be so tied up and inactive after arriving in Konoha.
Collect as much information as possible, no matter which aspect it is. Only in this way can you fully understand what the current situation in Konoha is like, especially the most important point, how much strength Konoha still has left!
Even if it can be detected that the battle between Konoha and Kumo ninja on the northeastern border is intensifying, this does not mean that Konoha is really a camel that can die of weight loss. In addition, the side of Kumo ninja must be considered.
Attitude, if you misjudge the situation and send troops rashly, let alone seize the Kingdom of Grass and build a bridgehead for the southward invasion, your own country will probably face the risk of being invaded.
My Ninja Village is in a critical stage of growth.
Both Onoki and Shoji had to act with caution, and Shoji was also prepared for the worst.
For example, if things go wrong, he will have to abandon the members of his own mission and escape back alone. Although the probability is very low, this outcome cannot be ruled out, and everyone in these missions, including Ogata, can't rule out the possibility.
Very clear about this.
But none of them would choose to retreat.
When they came to Konoha, these people had already prepared the appropriate awareness.
One and a half years seems to be a long time, but in fact it is very short, especially for a ninja village. Compared with before his clan left, Konoha has not changed much. At most, it is because of his clan's departure.
As a result, some of the ninja clan's settlements have undergone certain changes, but other than that, everything is as before.
The general also assigned different types of tasks to his subordinates in his mission based on the topography of Konoha, the distribution of buildings, and the division of some sensitive and dangerous areas in his memory. Most of them are relatively easy to complete.
type.
Not everyone has the ability to be perfectly invisible in the Ninja Village, one of the five major countries, to complete those difficult invasion tasks!
Only two or three people who are experts in this field need to undertake the most dangerous tasks, and the strength of these two or three people has reached the jounin level.
This was also the mission set from the beginning.
There always needs to be some people to do these things.
Moreover, these people are even more prepared to commit suicide immediately if they are exposed. Only in this way can they not be caught by Konoha and bite Konoha back. This trick does not work well in other ninja villages.
I don't know about the general, but it will definitely work well here in Konoha Hidden Village!
Don't think that this method seems dirty and inferior, but it is the most common practice between countries.
"Then, I wish you all good luck in martial arts!"
Jiang Si looked at the people in front of him with slightly deep eyes and said in a solemn tone.
"yes!"
"Um!"
These people also responded synchronously.
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh"
They each dodged and left the hotel. Taking advantage of the cover of the night, they submerged into the shadows to carry out their "hell-level difficulty mission!"
"Ogata-san, the rest of the hotel's response will be left to you!"