As the third generation Kage who rose to power at almost the same time.

Onoki actually doesn't think highly of Hiruzen Sarutobi. Of course, this refers to Hiruzen Sarutobi after he became old. At the beginning of his succession, Hiruzen Sarutobi's power and reputation in the ninja world were more than

The Third Kage of each village, even Onoki, including the Third Raikage in his youth, cannot compare with Hiruzen Sarutobi, let alone the Third Kazekage and the Third Mizukage who have almost no sense of existence.

And this was obtained by Hiruzen Sarutobi with his own strength and ability.

Including his title of Ninja Hero.

It's not something he boasts about, but it's actually recognized by the ninja world that Sarutobi Hiruzen, who is proficient in the seven types of escape techniques, did have a tendency to be the best in the ninja world during that period. He was young.

Sarutobi Hiruzen during that period was really qualified to suppress people like Onoki and the Third Raikage in frontal combat!

The second Hokage had just died in battle.

Konoha fell into chaos.

It was also thanks to Sarutobi Hiruzen's decisiveness and iron-blooded methods that he was able to gradually stabilize and then gradually embark on the road to recovery.

Let's just say that from the time Sarutobi Hiruzen first came to the throne, at least until the end of the Second Ninja War, this third generation Hokage was worthy of being called a ninja hero and worthy of being called a hero of Konoha.

Because the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama died in battle and was besieged by the major ninja villages, the Hidden Leaf Village was once almost in decline. It was indeed thanks to Sarutobi Hiruzen that it was able to rise again. This is all because of the monkeys.

Hiruzen’s shining point that cannot be ignored!

During that period, Sarutobi Hiruzen was regarded as the biggest enemy, the most feared, and the most admired being by Onoki.

But the turning point begins with the end of the Second Ninja War!

As soon as he passed his prime, Hiruzen Sarutobi gradually became unbearable when he entered his old age. In the past ten years, Hiruzen Sarutobi made several decisions that Ohnoki thought were extremely stupid.

, Konoha Hidden Village also went into decline step by step.

To this day.

Ohnoki already looked down upon this Kage who was of the same generation as him. Of course, looking down on him is one thing. Ohnoki was also very grateful to Sarutobi Hiruzen, but for the miraculous operation of this Third Hokage.

How could their Iwagakure Village be as glorious as it is today?

In Ohnoki's words, at least one-third of the contribution of the Third Hokage to the rapid rise of his own Ninja Village!

As for the deeper meaning revealed in the words of his third-generation Tsuchikage who has resigned, Shoji can also clearly distinguish it.

A faint smile appeared on the tip of his eyebrows.

"This is indeed something that the Third Hokage can do. However, I did not expect that the Fourth Kazekage next door would join in the fun."

The Shoji nodded first, then glanced at the signatures under the initiative sent from Konoha, as well as the joint statement signed by the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, and he couldn't help but smile.

When Onoki heard this, he also raised his eyebrows, showing a look of surprise.

"What? That kid Luo Sha also signed it?"

There was a lot of surprise in those words.

"Yes, Lord Third, look, there is the signature of the Fourth Kazekage below."

The general motioned to Kabuto the pharmacist on the side and handed the proposal from Konoha that was on the table to Onoki.

After a cursory glance, Ohnoki.

Then he smiled and nodded and said: "It's true, it seems that this fourth generation Kazekage is not willing to be lonely. Maybe he will take corresponding actions next!"

There was also a hint of sarcasm in his words.

The intentions of this Fourth Kazekage are simply more obvious than the lice on a bald man's head.

The moment when the three villages collided two years ago.

This Kazekage-sama is ready to take over the northern fortress of their family. This time, when he sees the possibility of war between Iwagakure and Kumogakure, Ohnoki really doesn't believe that this Fourth-generation Kazekage can bear it.

Liveable.

This so-called Five Kage Council that agrees with the Hidden Leaf Village may be just a cover!

"Well, this is an expected development."

"So, do you want to go down the 'stairs' given by the Third Hokage in Konoha? Yondaime?"

"Then it's not up to us, Lord Third, but to the Fourth Raikage!"

General smiled slightly and said.

And it happens to be Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here!

These are almost messages that come in tandem.

"Lord Tsuchikage! This is the news from Cloud Hidden Village! There is also the latest information from the border loess!"

The moment the general finished speaking.

There was a slightly hasty knock on the door, and then the door was pushed open. A young Iwa nin stepped in, knelt down on one knee and saluted, and presented two scrolls with both hands.

Kabuto Yakushi, who was serving at the side, also immediately stepped forward, took the scroll from the hand of the Iwa ninja, and then presented it to the general.

General Si first opened the scroll on Loess, and when he saw the contents inside, General Si simply raised his eyebrows, and then he opened the piece of information from Yunyin Village, and when its contents caught his eyes.

Shoji's face instantly turned cold. Instead of being angry, he smiled and said, "What a strong tone. Does this Raikage really think that our Iwagakure Village is Konoha!?"

Ohnoki on the side saw the change in Shoji's expression.

He also got up by himself and floated to a closer position.

As soon as he glanced at the contents recorded in the two scrolls, the face of the third Tsuchikage who had just resigned suddenly turned gloomy.

The information conveyed by Loess was quite good.

It's just that there are signs of a large-scale gathering of Kumo ninjas in the border area. This was what Onoki and Shoji could predict from the beginning, but after seeing another scroll, which was the official declaration sent by Kumo Hidden Village.

time.

The conditions shown above undoubtedly angered the former Tsuchikage!

Just like what General said just now.

Does this fourth generation Raikage really regard their Iwagakure Village as weak and bullyable objects like Konoha Hidden Village!?

"If you don't agree, go to war!? Huh, do you really think that our Iwagakure Village is afraid!?"

Onoki snorted coldly. Only a guy like Sarutobi Hiruzen would take this kind of threat. Onoki would not accept this at all. In the previous Third Ninja World War, the third generation thunder from Lianyin Village

Kage Ōnoki always killed them when he asked, but now he just killed one or two hundred Kumo ninjas and captured a two-tailed one!

This so-called threat seemed extremely ridiculous to Onoki.

"It seems that there is no need to consider whether there is a Five Kage Conference or not. This Fourth Raikage is going to start a war, and there is a high probability that he will take action himself. Third Generation Sir, the village has to ask you

If I personally take charge, there is a high probability that Konoha will not take action at this juncture. I know the Third Hokage very well, but Sunagakure Village needs to be on guard. I will personally take people to meet with the Fourth Hokage.

Raikage!"

The general said in a deep voice.

Of course Shoji didn't know that before the Fourth Raikage decided to prepare for war and issued the so-called 'ultimatum' to Iwagakure, he had not received the Five Kage Conference proposal from Konoha. However, Shoji's

The judgment was not wrong. Considering the character of the Fourth Raikage, even if the proposal for the Five Kage Conference was received first, the Fourth Raikage would most likely not accept it!

It should be said that the Raikages of all generations were the purest war madmen.

They are the five great ninja villages who believe that strength is the standard to measure all problems. What is lost on the battlefield must be regained on the battlefield!

Unless Iwagakure Village is really cowardly enough to agree to all the requests made by Kumogakure Village, that is obviously a fantasy, not to mention that if Iwagakure Village is really such a ninja village with only appearances and strong externals, it will not be able to do anything in the first place.

It will unfold like that!

Therefore, there is destined to be a battle between the two great ninja villages!

With a high probability that the Raikage would personally lead the team on the opposite side, and even the Eight-Tails Jinchuuriki would also be dispatched, Shoji thought to himself that he would definitely need to take action again!

The general will take this opportunity to cripple Yunyin Village all at once!

Lay the foundation for the next plan to unify the ninja world.

Using the analogy of the Seven Kingdoms, in Shoji's eyes, Kumogakure Village is 'Zhao', Konoha is 'Chu', Sunagakure and Kirigakure can also be compared to small countries such as 'Han', 'Wei' and 'Yan'.

, and the strategy that needs to be implemented is to weaken the war potential of big countries as much as possible, and then give priority to destroying and annexing those small countries!

This war is the ‘Battle of Changping’ that needs to be won in General’s eyes!

"Well, don't worry, Yondaime, leave the village and Sunagakure to me!"

Onoki also nodded heavily and replied.

"Yes, Third Generation-sama!"

Shoji also responded with a smile, then turned to look at the pharmacist Kabuto beside him: "Kabuto, let the heads of the departments gather together immediately and notify the shadow guards to be ready to go at any time!"

"Yes, Yondaime-sama!"

On the left side, Kabuto Yakushi, who had fully adapted to the position of Tsuchikage's secretary, immediately bowed and answered with a hint of respect.

Decision made.

The responsible persons in charge of various departments in Yanyin Village who quickly gathered in response to the order also issued various targeted instructions!
To be continued...