This is a result that Konoha absolutely cannot accept.
Therefore, there is no need to consider handing over the two of them. At most, we can use some alternatives. At this point, Danzo is not easy to deal with, but there is some possibility for Rizu. Sarutobi Hiruzen has also been there for a long time.
The moment he received the news, he started to make plans in advance, but before the official operation, he still planned to listen to some opinions of his close friends, as well as Shikaku and Haiichi, to see if there was anything better.
Solutions can solve the current crisis.
"Shikaku, please tell me first."
Sarutobi Hiruzen shifted his gaze to Nara Shikaku on the right, and said in a slightly low tone.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had already made preparations in advance for some of the arrangements that needed to be made, but to be honest, Sarutobi Hiruzen was still quite unsure in his heart. The situation in this life was much worse than in the original work. The reason was that
Naturally, Uchiha Shoji and even the entire Iwagakure Village were involved. Sarutobi Hiruzen in the original work was already a bit anxious. The reason why Kumogakure Village accepted Konoha's 'sincerity' later was not
The first reason for actually starting a war is that he accepted almost all the rude and excessive demands made by his family, and indeed got tangible benefits. The second reason is also because of the subtlety of the structure of the ninja world, which made the Fourth Raikage somewhat apprehensive.
With both sweetness and restrictions, the Cloud and Wood War in the original work would naturally not be fought, but the situation in this life is completely different. The fourth generation Raikage Ai launched the war against Konoha, which was the most feared point - Iwagakure Village.
They were also involved in the whirlpool of the mission this time.
And it was all caused by Konoha!
Just the five thousand rock ninja army concentrated on the border of Grass Country, plus Loess and Han, the combat power of the two shadow-level powerhouses is not false. There is a limit to the power that a ninja village can use. Here are the additions
A little, and there will definitely be some empty space in other places.
When the Third Tsuchikage chose to invade south in a large scale, the defensive pressure on the west side of the Kingdom of Thunder was naturally weakened a lot. The Fourth Raikage Ai could be bolder in forcing Konoha. Just this difference alone could make
The predicament that Hiruzen Sarutobi is in in this life is several times worse than that in the original work. If Hiruzen Sarutobi in the original work is still 60-70% sure, in this life it is estimated that he is not even 30% sure.
The most important thing is to listen to the opinion of Nara Shikaku, Konoha's most intelligent military advisor.
"Yes, Hokage-sama, first of all, I think that Hokage-sama's previous judgment of giving priority to the Cloud Ninja side is correct. Although it is somewhat subjective, I think judging from the current situation, the probability of the Iwa Ninja Village side launching a war against us is correct.
It is the highest. There is a high probability that the Kumogakure side will not launch the first wave of attacks at least in the early stage. Therefore, our plan should not change. Stabilize the Kumogakure side on the eastern front and defend the Iwa Ninja Army on the western front.
That’s the point!”
Nara Shikaku bowed slightly, and then spoke with a solemn expression.
"Oh? Why do you say that Kumogakure will not attack in at least the first wave? Shikaku-kun?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen leaned forward slightly and looked at Nara Shikaku and said. Danzo, Mito Kadeni, and Koharu who were sitting next to him also looked at them with serious expressions at this moment, pretending to be listening.
Come on.
Shikaku's judgment was very direct, and also very bold. You must know that before this negotiation, they had been fighting a local war with Yunyin Village in Yuno Country for three years. The most tragic moment was
Those who are one step away from triggering a full-scale confrontation are now the four Kumo ninjas. The Iwa ninja side is unscathed. No matter how you look at it, the Kumogakure side has the strongest attitude and has the highest probability of launching the attack first.
Including Sarutobi Hiruzen, who initially made the judgment of stabilizing the Kumo ninja side first, he was slightly shaken in his heart when he saw the grand gesture of the Kumo Hidden Village side, and at some point he began to doubt whether his judgment was correct.
If Kumogakure and Iwagakure were determined to besiege Konoha, all the efforts and preparations he had made before would have been in vain, and he would have made a major mistake such as delaying the opportunity to fight.
Therefore, even though Sarutobi Hiruzen seems to have made some arrangements in advance, he is still somewhat undecided. It is very different from the situation in the original work. It is difficult for him to be sure whether his next choice and judgment will be the right one.
Correct and effective.
If we have to use an analogy, the current situation is very similar to the period when the Second Hokage had just died in battle and Sarutobi Hiruzen himself had just succeeded. The same internal and external difficulties, the same walking on thin ice, but there is also a huge difference.
At that time, Sarutobi Hiruzen was in his prime, a period of great ambition. He always maintained a high-spirited attitude in the face of difficulties, without self-doubt, let alone feeling timid.
But now the Third Hokage is already very old, and his courage and courage have long been exhausted.
Shikaku either understands this, or he doesn't understand this, but this is not the focus of his attention now. As a member of Konoha, he still belongs to a clan with a deep bond. Nara Shikakudu
We must stand firmly on the side of people like Sarutobi Hiruzen, help our third generation Hokage, contribute all our wisdom and strength, and let the village survive this crisis.
The brain is working at full capacity, and this is also the thinking that is becoming clearer.
"The reason is very simple. The Fourth Raikage is also very afraid of the current Iwagakure Village. Especially after the Uchiha clan joined, the power of Iwagakure Village has grown by leaps and bounds. Last summer, between the two
The war is the best proof. Although the first target of Kumogakure Village is still our Konoha, we will not relax our vigilance towards Iwagakure Village. For the Fourth Raikage, the best result is
That is, we in Konoha can not only meet his requirements, but also fight to the death with Iwagakure Village. This is the development that best suits the interests of Kumogakure Village. Therefore, based on this, after we officially start the war with Iwagakure Village,
Even before a certain result occurs, Yunyin Village’s desire and willingness to participate in the war must not be high!"
Shikaku said loudly.
Hearing Shikaku's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression changed slightly, including Mito Kadoyan who was sitting next to him, Koharu who had moved to bed, and Danzo who had been in silent standby mode from the beginning.
It was at this moment that a subtle change in his expression occurred.
"In view of this, I think our village can take the initiative to show weakness to Yunyin Village, meet all the non-principled requirements of Yunyin Village, and then focus on deploying and controlling the western defense line!"
"Do you mean to completely empty the east side of the defense line and concentrate the main force to seek a decisive battle with the Yanyin Village troops in a short period of time? But then the east side is equivalent to completely leaving the east side to Yunyin Village. Once Yunyin Village's
If the actions are different from the predictions, that’s the biggest crisis, right!?”
When Mito Menyan heard Shikaku's words, he subconsciously extended his words and said with a slight frown.
"No, Elder Mitomon misunderstood what I meant. The show of weakness on the east side is just to let Kumogakure Village see our 'sincerity'. It is not to completely empty the defense line, nor to concentrate our troops for a decisive battle with Iwagakure Village.
The purpose is to drag Iwagakure into a protracted war. We can slightly 'defeat' a few games when necessary. The important thing is that the key defense area cannot be lost. On this basis, we must let the entire ninja world see it.
The strength of Iwagakure and the 'weakness' of our Konoha!"
When smart people look at the situation, they can often see the key points that others cannot see. Making the best of the situation seems to be a very simple sentence, but in fact it is very difficult to do. Shikaku has such an ability.
He can keenly judge the situation of the three great ninja villages that are now trapped in the same whirlpool, or to be more precise, he can accurately determine the mentality of the three village shadows now, and use this as one of the reference standards to make judgments.
It is the path that can be infinitely close to the optimal solution. The reason is that it is only the closest, not the certainty.
The reason is that Shikaku is not the real decision-maker of Konoha. He is just a suggester. The final decision-making power falls on Sarutobi Hiruzen. There is a layer of uncertainty here, and the current situation is always
With changes taking place, it is difficult for decisions made now to truly apply to the future.
All games must be made amid changes.
After listening to Nara Shikaku's plan in full, Konoha F4's eyes lit up. At this moment, they completely understood the core point of Shikaku's plan. To put it bluntly, it was to let all countries, especially
It was Kumogakure that saw the 'threat' of Iwagakure. Originally, the Uchiha clan joining Iwagakure was a signal, and the subsequent Iwagakure War proved this even more.
But they still have Konoha in front.
All this does not seem to be so urgent. In the current situation, once Konoha enters a weak mode, it is difficult to say what kind of view and judgment the Cloud Hidden Village will have.
Of course we have to take advantage of the benefits, but we can't ignore the threats that are so close at hand, right?
Besides, Iwagakure Village is the life and death enemy of Kumogakure Village!
When it comes to the hatred forged in the Three Wars, it is none other than the Iwagakure Village and the Kumogakure Village. After all, the only Kage who died in the Three Wars was the Third Raikage!
Threat of hatred!
It is very likely to divert the attention of Yunyin Village.
At that time, it is not Konoha that needs to worry about the defense line in the northeast of the Country of Fire, but Iwagakure Village needs to worry about the defense line on the east side of the Country of Earth. If everything goes well, Konoha can also counterattack.
Wave, to make up for some of the lost benefits from the Land of Earth. It can be said that at this moment, all members of Konoha F4 have recognized Nara Shikaku's plan in their hearts!
Let's not talk about words like "100% sure". Any plan will have the possibility of accidents. There will never be a plan that can be executed smoothly. After all, it is all about a question of probability, at least in Sarutobi Hiruzen.
It seems to others that Nara Shikaku's plan is too executable!
Of course they understand the risks and shortcomings, but this is undoubtedly the best solution they see at this stage. The rest depends on the specific operations in the next process, such as how to stabilize and transfer the cloud.
Hidden Village's attention, and how to reasonably maintain a relatively safe situation on the western front and Yanyin Village while still showing a certain degree of decline, are all very demanding on the leader's micro-management!
After all, it is easy for a collapse to occur if one is not careful. Not to mention Uchiha Shoji and Huang Tu, two solid Kage-level powerhouses, the five-tailed Jinchuuriki alone has the ability to change the situation of the battle. Once Konoha's side
Without proper preparation, Han could directly break through Konoha's defense line deployed on the western front by himself.
What if it really turns into a big rout!
That would be a real nightmare outcome for Konoha.
"I understand what you mean, Shikaku. This is indeed the most feasible plan. I entrust you with the strategic deployment on the Western Front. Shikaku, you will allocate all the necessary personnel and materials.
Haiyi, you come to assist Shikaku, and I will order the heads of each department to fully cooperate with your deployment! What you need to do is to formulate a corresponding defense plan in the shortest possible time for me to review."
Indecisiveness leads to disaster.
This is a very decisive decision.
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Nara Shikaku and Yamanaka Haiichi and said this.
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
"In addition, Koharu, you also immediately send people to notify the major ninja clans to come for a meeting. This is a time when the whole village needs to be gathered. Only by working together can we survive this crisis. As for the Hyuga clan, Yan, let
Please come with me, some issues still have to be discussed in person!"
This is the critical moment to act now.
At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen also showed some of the courage and courage that a Hokage should have, and split up to attack the top officials of Konoha.
The entire Hidden Leaf Village has also entered a very cold and anxious atmosphere as the incident gradually fermented. War has come again. This is news that cannot be concealed at all. As the armies of the two countries press in,
As well as the changes in thousands of people in their own ninja village, it was enough for every Konoha citizen to realize that the peace they had celebrated before had once again become a phantom, and uneasiness and restlessness occupied the hearts of the vast majority of the people.
But even so, Konoha Hidden Village as a whole is still in a relatively stable situation. Firstly, Konoha has experienced similar scenes several times, and the older people have long been used to it. Secondly, Konoha has experienced similar scenes several times.
Although the news of the war cannot be concealed, it is obviously impossible for senior officials such as Sarutobi Hiruzen to make all the truth public. The people do not realize how critical the situation their Ninja Village is facing now, so naturally they will not really
Too much panic.
Even some ordinary ninjas at the bottom of Konoha don't understand such a situation. Only those who hold important positions or are members of wealthy ninja clans can clearly realize how powerful the menacing Kumogakure and Iwagakure are.
A terrible existence.
The high-level enlarged meeting was hurriedly held, and the heads of the major ninja clans and the leaders of various departments were hurriedly left. When each learned about the responsibilities they should bear, the huge war machine of Konoha Hidden Village
It was also at this moment that it was operating at full capacity. As the ninja village that still has the largest number of ninjas in the Konoha ninja world, the Hidden Leaf Village under full operation can mobilize an army of more than 20,000 ninjas!
This is also the reason why Konoha has been able to fight one against two or even three in past wars. Although the Fourth Ninja World War did not break out directly this time, Kirigakure and Sunagakure Villages are still in theater mode.
Here, Cloud Hidden Village and Iwagakure Village are not going all out, but the number of ninjas in the two ninja villages combined is close to 10,000. The pressure brought by the two Tailed Beast Jinchūriki prompts Konoha to
Go all out!
Especially when there is no top expert in charge, how to deal with the five-tailed jinchuriki of Iwagakure Village and the two-tailed jinchuriki of Kumogakure Village is the key point that Konoha must consider comprehensively. In the barrier class and sealing class
, under the full authority of the Third Hokage and the overall arrangement of Nara Shikaku, Konoha also deployed the specialized elite troops that could be mobilized towards the position of the western front as soon as possible.
Naturally, it is difficult to say that these people can definitely suppress the Tailed Beast Jinchūriki.
But from a physical point of view, it is the most suitable configuration to deal with these super-standard forces when there is no top expert to suppress the tailed beasts alone.
After all, among the nine tailed beasts, the first seven are still existences that ordinary people can barely deal with. This is the biggest reason why Konoha only feels solemn, but not particularly afraid. Refer to the original work of Naruto and I
In Gaara's battle, although Shukaku might not have exerted even one-third of his power, Naruto at that time was at best an elite chuunin and a little stronger, plus the summoned Bunta could do it.
It can be seen from the barely suppressed Shukaku that the first seven tailed beasts can be dealt with with regular power!
What's more, since the tailed beast jinchūriki appeared, there have been few people who have become the most perfect jinchūriki and can use the power of the tailed beast 100%!
This is also a key point that can be targeted.
The increased deployment of force on the western front, as well as the further strengthening of the connection with Yunyin Village, the two-pronged strategy execution, Konoha's actions did not deliberately conceal anything, the attitude shown will undoubtedly make Yun
The Hidden Village side was happy, while the Iwagakure Village side was furious.
No matter what Konoha's intention is.
This is Chi Guoguo's attitude and actions showing "disdain" for Iwagakure Village. It is obvious. For Shoji, Konoha's strategy did not exceed his expectations. In the original work, Konoha's senior officials did not
Do you just blindly choose to please Yunyin Village, almost praying for peace?
In this life, he still made such a decision, which did not exceed the general's expectations at all. The reason why he ignored the appeal of their Iwagakure Village and even planned to have a head-on head-on battle with their Iwagakure Village.
The general guesses that there is only one reason.
"Is it because of our Uchiha clan? But that's fine. I originally planned to take this opportunity to 'enjoy' your wails. Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, I hope you have already made up your mind.
It’s over!”
Outside the main gate of Konoha Hidden Village, Tsukasa's upright figure stood behind the shade of a tree, looking at the Konoha reinforcements that were already the first batch to set off towards the western front, with a trace of light in his pupils.
With a faint cold glow, he whispered in a low voice deep in his heart.
Having said that, Shoji took one last cold look at the seemingly prosperous Hidden Leaves Village, and then he lurched forward, submerged himself behind the dense shade of trees, and galloped all the way to the west!
The situation of joint pressure from the two major ninja villages has been formed. No matter what the purpose of Kumoyin Village is, even if no troops are initially launched, the huge border pressure will definitely attract some of Konoha's attention. You Konoha
Even if you really plan to fully agree to the conditions of Yunyin Village, as long as Yunyin Village does not withdraw its troops for one day, Konoha cannot really relax its eastern defense line!
The result that can attract at least three to four thousand or even more Konoha power is the result that Shoji wants to see, including experienced and mature people such as Onoki. How could he not see the possibility of Kumogakure Village sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight?
?
But that's not the point!
Onoki's intention from the beginning was exactly the same as Shoji's.
Now in a one-on-one challenge to Konoha, Ohnoki is not weak, not to mention that the power of Kumogakure Village is still limited to the northeastern border of the Land of Fire.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Iwagakure Village. Back then, they dared to engage in a decisive battle with Kumogakure Village and at the same time send elite troops to go south to explore the point in advance. Now they are even less likely to back down. This is the advice of the general, and it also belongs to Onoki.
Ambition and determination that have never changed!
The turbulent ninja world.
Different from the previous scenes that seemed very grand, but in the end were either petty fights or conflicts that ended in an anticlimax, this time the three major ninja villages sent troops together, and the two major ninja villages, Kumogakure and Iwagakure, had to send out troops.
In the case of Tailed Beast Jinchūriki.
This is already a sign that the Fourth Ninja War is coming!
This collision, which already covers the three major ninja villages, and the total mobilization force is approaching 20,000, is fully qualified to be called a new round of ninja war.
Not to mention the shinobi villages such as Amegakure, Sogakure, Yugakure, and Takigakure, Sunagakure Village had been waiting for the corresponding opportunity for a long time when it learned the news.
Luo Sha immediately ordered the village to carry out the first round of mobilization!
Whether to fight or not is another matter, but some preparations still need to be made in advance.
In this way, we can ensure that when the opportunity does come, their Sand Hidden Village will not miss it. Don't think that the defeat last year made Luo Sha completely disheartened. It will only worsen Luo Sha's heart.
Anger deep down!
Defeating Iwagakure Village, avenging shame, and retaking the northern fortress belonging to their Sunagakure Village is an obsession engraved deep in Luo Sha's bones!
How could he give up!?
Of course, after last year's defeat, Luo Sha will definitely be more cautious this time.
Didn't really see the opportunity.
For example, the frontal defeat of Iwagakure Village.
This fourth generation Kazekage will never take action.
Just don't move.
It moves like a thunder blow!
This is Luo Sha's decision.
Because today's Sunagakure Village really can't afford to experience another disastrous defeat. If it happens again like last year, or even worse, Sunagakure Village will really be eliminated from the list of the five great ninja villages.