In the independent conference room, the Third Raikage sat at the head of the table, with senior officials from the village sitting on his left and right.
Some things are not convenient to discuss outside, so everyone came to this conference room.
Sitting on the main seat, the Third Raikage did not speak for a long time.
The elder's speculation, Shimura Kizaru's information, and the scene of the morning's battle all swirled in his mind.
Although I really don't want to admit it, the elder's guess is most likely correct.
The person who attacked the village is most likely the genius of Konoha Village, Shimura Kizaru!
Now a new problem is placed in front of the third generation Raikage.
Facing the revenge attacks of Konoha Village and Shimura Kizaru, how should Kumogakure Village and itself react?
Clarify this matter and directly declare war on Konoha?
It's better to hide and wait and see how the situation changes.
Even a brave and decisive person like the Third Raikage would not be able to make such a decision at the moment.
Fighting, the Third Raikage felt a headache when he thought of the enemy's elusive maneuverability and extremely destructive ninjutsu.
He even suspected that once a war broke out with the Fire Country, he could completely destroy his rear area just by relying on the ninja suspected of being Shimura Kizaru.
By that time, no matter how strong you are and how abundant your troops are, there is no possibility of defeating Konoha.
It can fly, fly very fast, has long-range attack methods, and is very powerful!
Such an existence is simply a super killer weapon on the battlefield!
But let’s not fight!
The Third Raikage felt angry again and couldn't swallow it at all, and he couldn't explain to his subordinates and villagers.
A weak Kage cannot get the support of his ninjas and villagers, especially in Kumoyin Village, which pursues power and worships the strong.
If you choose to endure your anger and say nothing, then the position under your butt will probably be unstable.
Thinking of this, the Third Raikage realized with a bit of pain that he had no choice at all.
At this moment, the Third Raikage, who had been pondering for a long time, made a decision in his heart.
Fight, must fight!
But how to fight requires careful planning.
"The news that the enemy is suspected to be a Konoha ninja should not be announced to the public for the time being." The Third Raikage, who had been silent for a long time, spoke.
After hearing the boss's words, many senior executives present showed disappointed eyes.
However, it was disappointing, and no one at the scene dared to question it.
"Increase intelligence collection on Shimura Kizaru and increase his bounty on the black market."
"How much will the bounty be increased?" The senior executive in charge of these affairs asked quickly.
After hesitating for a moment, the Third Raikage said fiercely: "Three hundred million!"
Hearing this number, there was a slight exclamation in the audience.
Such a high bounty and such a large expenditure have never happened in Yunyin Village.
"Understood!" The senior executive who was able to ask questions was stunned for a moment before he answered.
"The training of Jinchuuriki has been put back on the agenda. Please arrange candidates for me."
Another shocking decision came from the mouth of the Third Raikage.
Ever since Kumogakure acquired two tailed beasts, they have been trying to create a successful Jinchūriki in order to put them on the battlefield.
Unfortunately, none of the elite ninjas they carefully trained and selected succeeded.
In the darkest time, in three years, more than a dozen tailed beast riots occurred.
In just three years, five or six of the clan members of the Third Raikage died, all because they died in the tailed beast riots after becoming jinchūriki.
It was precisely because of such a huge sacrifice that the Third Raikage temporarily suspended his plan to create a Jinchuuriki.
But now facing the pressure from Kizaru and the Leaf Village, he had to bite the bullet again and continue to start this risky plan.
"In addition, pass on the information about Konohagakure Shimura Kizaru to sneak into the Kingdom of Thunder, sneak attack on me, and fight with me without losing, and pass it on to other ninja villages."
"Boss, you can't!"
"Boss, think twice!"
"Brother..."
"Shut up!" With an angry roar, the Third Raikage made the conference room quiet again.
"You idiots!" He cursed at the people on both sides, and the Third Raikage sighed heavily.
These guys can't figure out such a simple trick of flattery. How can I defeat Konoha by taking them with me?
"If a monster like the Second Thousand Arms Hashirama is really born in Konoha Village, then let other ninja villages have a headache with us! We cannot bear this kind of pressure alone."
After the Third Raikage finished speaking, the others finally came to their senses and understood the boss's actions in issuing such an order.
"Boss, should we spread the news throughout the Ninja world?" One of his subordinates suggested cleverly.
Looking at this idiot subordinate with murderous eyes, the Third Raikage wanted to hit him.
I don’t want to lose face, right?
It would be good if this kind of thing spreads among the high-level ninja community in a small area, and everyone discusses how to kill Shimura Kizaru.
If you want to spread it throughout the Ninja world, wouldn't you tell the whole world that I can't even take down a ten-year-old child?
Where should I put my reputation as the Third Raikage? Do I still need the prestige of Kumogakure Village?
A bunch of reckless men, insects! How can we win the battle with you?
...
Two days later, Kizaru's team took a bath in the hot springs in Yuno Country, changed their clothes, and rushed back to Konoha Village.
In the Hokage's office, facing the three people who had returned, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally relaxed his worries.
After relaxing, Hiruzen Sarutobi leaned back on his chair, holding a teacup in his hand, drinking tea and listening to the report.
puff!
All the tea that I just took into my mouth spurted out from my mouth, and a lot of the tea in the tea cup in my hand also spilled due to the violent shaking.
Regardless of his embarrassment, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Sarutobi Shinnosuke who was reporting on the mission, and asked excitedly: "What did you say? Kizaru raided Kumogakure Village, killed hundreds of ninjas, and severely wounded the Third Raikage?
"
There was a wry smile on his face. Hearing this news from Kizaru for the first time, he was shocked and speechless. Sarutobi Shinnosuke, who thought Kizaru was joking for a while, could only nod towards his father.
"Yes, Kizaru raided Kumogakure Village after we lured out the Third Raikage.
It destroyed a large number of buildings and equipment, and also killed the new generation genius of Yunyin Village, the Melting Release Blood Successor Limit Ninja Dodai, and hundreds of ninjas.
And after evacuating from Cloud Hidden Village, he ambushed the Third Raikage who came back for reinforcements and severely wounded him!"
Putting the tea cup in his hand back on the table with a little trembling, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his most popular disciple Shimura Kizaru with complicated eyes.
Cut! What a fuss!
Danzo, the Hokage's assistant who was sitting aside and listening to the report, looked at his old friend with contempt in his eyes, while firmly holding his shaking right leg with his hand.
I'm not surprised at all, just very excited!
While thinking this, Danzo increased the strength of his right hand.
"Will this cause... a war between the Kingdom of Thunder and us?" Xiaochun, one of the two consultants who was also listening, said a little worriedly.
With a quick twist of his head, Danzo looked at Koharu who was sleeping fiercely and said nothing, but everything was unspoken.
"Kizaru did a great job! What I mean is that we should beware of the counterattack from Cloud Hidden Village." Koharu quickly explained after sleeping.
Together with Mito Monobu, as the lubricant and wallflower in the Hokage faction, Koharu Koharu understood deeply that he would rather offend Sarutobi Hiruzen than be targeted by Danzo.
Offending Hiruzen Sarutobi will cost you your political life at most!
