Sunagakure Village was on guard against this war, but due to their weakening strength, they were really unable to persist.
Facing the front and rear attacks from Iwagakure and Kumogakure, the Fourth Kazekage Chiyo and Ebizo originally discussed the plan to concentrate their forces to repel the enemy first.
But because of this war, the daimyos and officials of the Kingdom of Wind, whose cities were plundered and nobles captured, could no longer sit still.
Agricultural areas were destroyed, minerals were plundered, and in addition to the casualties of nobles, such huge losses were unacceptable to the daimyo and officials.
In order to protect the nobles and their own interests, the daimyo of the Kingdom of Wind sent officials to Sunagakure Village, requiring the ninjas of Sunagakure to repel the two enemies as soon as possible.
Sunagakure Village, which relies heavily on the daimyo and nobles for its financial revenue, has no way to refuse the daimyo's request. It can only bite the bullet and choose to divide its troops into two groups to stop the enemy's attack.
Considering that the third-generation Raikage Ninja was powerful in physical skills and relatively restrained in puppet techniques, the Fourth-generation Kazekage Chiyo led 2,000 ninjas to resist the invasion of Iwagakure.
As for the coastal direction, Ebizo led a jinchūriki, the Buddhist monk, and 1,500 ninjas to resist.
It can be said that at this critical moment of life and death, almost all members of Sunagakure were dispatched. Even the students who had not yet graduated were temporarily graduated and became genin and rushed to the battlefield.
Knowing that the current strength of the village was no match for either Iwagakure or Kumogakure, Sunagakure's senior officials could only place their hopes on Konoha's reinforcements.
Before Konoha's reinforcements arrive, holding back Iwagakure and Kumogakure's troops as much as possible is Sunagakure's current strategic goal.
At this critical moment, Konoha, after receiving the news of Sunagakure's request for help, did not delay and held a meeting as soon as possible.
The focus of the meeting is not to discuss whether to rescue Sunagakure Village. Rescue Sunagakure Village is something that does not need to be discussed. This is a strategic policy set by the village before.
The focus of the meeting was how to save it? After the rescue, how to turn Sunagakure Village into a vassal of Konoha?
"With this opportunity, we can take the opportunity to eliminate all the fighting factions in Sunagakure and the ninjas who are hostile to the village." Maintaining the same style as before, Danzo put forward his own ideas.
"It's too much. This will arouse the hatred of Sunagakure Village towards us." Sarutobi Hiruzen said with concern.
"What Hiruzen said makes sense." Mito Monohan expressed his support for Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Danzo, your methods are too extreme." Koharu turned to bed and looked at Danzo and said.
"Don't take advantage of Sunagakure's crisis to completely control them! Once they regain their strength, all we will get is betrayal!" Danzo insisted on his idea.
"What Danzo said makes sense." Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded in agreement.
"Hiruzhan, what are your thoughts?" Mito Kadoyan asked.
"Sunagakure wants to be rescued, but they must agree to the educational support we provide." At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude was very tough, "The descendants of Sunagakure's senior officials, including the Kazekage, must be sent to Konoha.
read."
This request made by Sarutobi Hiruzen was mentioned when Kizaru told him about the foreign student system.
"I agree!" The corners of his mouth turned up. Danzo was very satisfied to see how tough Sarutobi Hiruzen was.
"Hiruzhan, could this be..." Koharu was a little hesitant when he went to bed.
"This is non-negotiable, Sunagakure must agree." Sarutobi Hiruzen said forcefully with a serious face.
After saying that, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Kizaru, who was deliberately sitting in the corner and taking a break.
"Kizaru, tell me what you think." He had long been impressed by the talent of his disciple. On important matters in the village, Hiruzen Sarutobi always wanted to hear Kizaru's opinion.
Hearing his name, Kizaru came back to his senses and touched his head in distress.
"I just want to say one thing. If we continue to discuss this, will Sunagakure Village be gone?"
On the surface, Kizaru was concerned about Sunagakure's safety. In fact, he just wanted to complain about his teacher's style of holding meetings for everything.
Hearing Kizaru's reminder, everyone present was stunned for a moment. They were too preoccupied with thinking about how to take advantage of the opportunity to control Sunagakure, and they really ignored how long Sunagakure could last.
"With Sunagakure's strength, it should be no problem to hold on for a few days... right!" Mito Monen said with an uncertain tone.
"Time is running out, Kizaru, please tell me your opinion." He lit the tobacco in his pipe and asked while smoking.
"Today's Sunagakure Village is weak and unable to maintain the homeland security of the Kingdom of Wind. As allies, we can send a ninja force for free and station it in the Kingdom of Wind for a long time. Sunagakure Village only needs to rent us a piece of land for free.
Land that can be used to build a base." Referring to the practices of some big countries in previous lives, Kizaru gave suggestions.
His eyes lit up. As a martial artist, Danzo really loved this suggestion!
"I agree!" Without any hesitation, Danzo directly expressed his agreement.
"This..." To be honest, as the Hokage's advisor and advisor, Mito Monobu liked Kizaru's suggestion very much.
If Konoha can really station a ninja force in the Kingdom of Wind for a long time, coupled with the international student system, then Sunagakure will completely become a vassal of Konoha.
However, Mito Kaden found it difficult to get Sunagakure to agree to such conditions.
Like Mito Katoyan, Sarutobi Hiruzen was also a little moved, but he also had the same concerns.
"What if Sunagakure doesn't agree?" Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Kizaru.
"Then let's make a more extreme request first." With a lewd smile, Kizaru gave the method.
The clouds cleared and the sun suddenly appeared, and the four people present were instantly enlightened.
Thinking about Kizaru's words in his heart, the more Sarutobi Hiruzen thought about it, the more wonderful he felt!
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi also used this method in daily political games, Kizaru's summary is so classic and accurate!
How did the child Kizaru grow?
Highly talented, strong, and so smart!
"Duanzo, you have to come forward to negotiate with Sunagakure on this matter first." The long-term tacit cooperation allowed Sarutobi Hiruzen to hand over the task to Danzo very skillfully.
Smiling and nodding, Danzo indicated that he understood what he should do.
"What do you think of the candidates to support Sunagakure?" After discussing the most difficult matter, Sarutobi Hiruzen began to ask about simple arrangements.
Without saying anything, the other three village senior officials looked at Kizaru in tacit understanding.
Kizaru, who can fly, has strong maneuverability, is unique in the ninja world, and has extremely abnormal sustained combat capabilities, can be said to be the most suitable candidate to support Sunagakure Village.
"It's so scary!" Kizaru complained with a smile as everyone stared at him.
"Kizaru, you will set off first to support Sunagakure. The subsequent support troops, led by Danzo, will arrive as soon as possible." Sarutobi Hiruzen had the same idea as the others.
"The Raikage and Tsuchikage should give me some face!" Kizaru crossed his legs and touched his chin.
"There is no need to defeat them, just keep the vitality of Sunagakure Village." Looking at Kizaru, Sarutobi Hiruzen said pointedly.
Kizaru naturally understood what Sarutobi-sensei meant, which was just to wait until Sunagakure was almost exhausted before he stepped in to support and save Sunagakure.
After all, a person who has been disabled and can only rely on Konoha's Sunagakure Village is a good ally.
"I will arrive as soon as possible." Danzo said proactively.
"Koharu, Yan, summon the Jonin squad and form a support force." Looking at the two advisers, Sarutobi Hiruzen continued to make arrangements.
They nodded in unison, and Mito Menyan and Koharu, who had gone to bed, signaled that they had received it.
"To support the troops, I suggest recruiting more ninjas from the Uchiha clan." Kizaru gave another suggestion.
Looking at Kizaru in confusion, Hiruzen Sarutobi and others did not understand why Kizaru wanted to recruit more Uchiha ninjas.
"They've been clamoring for Hashirama cells! Then give them a chance to earn merit," Kizaru explained.
A look of understanding flashed across his face. Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was having a headache on how to calm down the noisy Uchiha clan, felt that another headache that had troubled him had been solved.
Kizaru, this disciple, is really amazing!
Looking at Kizaru with admiration, Sarutobi Hiruzen once again admired in his heart.
