Chapter 165 , An Unconsensual Decision!

"We've already experienced one failure, do we have to experience a second one! Bastard!"

Kumogakure Village, Raikage's office, an advisor angrily shouted his question to the Raikage auxiliary across the room.

"We don't even know who took on the Uchiha Commerce of Land of Moon right now! Can you expect those Uchiha I lunatics to sit down and reason with you?

Can you guarantee that the other villages won't make a move? As soon as they do, the war is complete! Are we, Kumogakure, just going to watch from the sidelines?

If we don't do it now, we'll never get the chance to do it again! Do you want to keep watching Konohagakure go on like this?

If Konohagakure's combined strength reaches a certain level after that, we'll never have another chance!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Auxiliary Raikage angrily cursed at the advisor across the room.

"Alright."

Raikage reached out to stop the argument that had been going on all day.

"The Kumogakure troops are gathering at the border, Anbu head to the Land of Moon and the Land of Hot Water, to swiftly capture all commerce under Konohagakure, and then, launch a direct assault on the Land of Fire!"

The Raikage slowly opened his eyes, a flash of fierceness passing through them.

Konohagakure cannot be allowed to continue developing like this.

In the past, the suppression by Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama was begrudgingly accepted by the nations, after all, even if Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara were strong, they were still human.

And Everyone will die.

Just endure it, and it will pass.

But if Konohagakure's own comprehensive strength surpasses the other villages by too much, such suppression, unless Konohagakure itself falls into civil strife, would mean the other villages would never have a day of turning the tables.

And to pin the hopes of the future on problems arising within the opponent is inherently unreliable.

If so, then it's time to take action!

The Raikage believes that as long as Kumogakure makes a move, the other ninja villages will surely respond actively.

After all, this is the only chance that might lead to Konohagakure's defeat.

And if the four great hidden villages attack Konohagakure simultaneously, those smaller hidden villages will certainly not be able to resist joining in.

After all, no matter how strong a village is, it's difficult to win when besieged by four ninja villages.

At such a time, naturally, it's an opportunity to tear a piece of flesh from Konohagakure.

And the same arguments and decisions are being played out in the other three great hidden villages.

Even without prior consultation, the kage of each village have made the same decision at this moment!

...

At Konohagakure's third training ground.

"Everyone should know each other, right?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Shimura Danzo beside him and asked the four people including Raijin.

"Of course."

Raijin nodded, recognizing some familiar faces from the Chunin exams.

"Good, then let's set off directly, the destination, Land of Waves!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, and the group began to move towards the Land of Waves.

"Why go to the Land of Waves instead of the Land of Whirlpools? Kirigakure is obviously closer to the Land of Whirlpools, isn't it?"

On the way, Might Duy asked, puzzled.

"Because the Land of Whirlpools has the Uzushiogakure, which has been an ally of Konohagakure since ancient times. If Kirigakure attacks the Land of Whirlpools, we will have ample time to respond."

Kurama Kumo explained to Might Duy.

"I see!"

Kurama Kumo chuckled lightly and continued walking forward.

"Hyuga Yang, you take over from Raijin for scouting ahead."

At that moment, Danzo's voice rang out, and he gave Sarutobi Hiruzen a provocative look as he spoke.

"After all, the children of the Hyuga clan are a bit better at scouting than those of the Uchiha clan."

Danzo said, as if explaining.

"Yes, the children of the Hyuga clan are indeed better at scouting than those of the Uchiha clan."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, and seeing Raijin returning, he said to Raijin.

"Raijin, you head to the Land of Waves first, inform them of the village's decision, and have the people of the Uchiha Commerce Association prepare in advance."

"Mm."

Raijin nodded, looking at Tsunade.

"Be careful."

"You too."

Tsunade smiled at Raijin.

"Mm."

Raijin nodded, his form turning into a bolt of lightning, disappearing in an instant.

"I must say, the Lightning Release technique really is suited for traveling fast..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked up at the fleeting purple lightning in the sky, seemingly contemplative, and said to Danzo beside him.

"Yeah."

Danzo nodded, a hint of a smile in his eyes, but it didn't quite reach his eyes.

Orochimaru pursed his lips, wondering if someone nearby was using Fire Release.

The air today seemed unusually hot.

...

In the Land of Waves, at the Uchiha Commerce Guild.

Uchiha Natsuki looked at the intelligence from his clan, his expression growing darker.

Stepping out of the room, Uchiha Natsuki found the guild president, Uchiha Ieji.

"Ieji-san, stop all commercial activities now and be ready to retreat at any time."

"What happened?"

Uchiha Ieji was taken aback and asked Uchiha Natsuki in surprise.

"The Uchiha Commerce Guild in the Land of Moon has been annihilated. The clan has sent word that if necessary, all goods can be destroyed."

Uchiha Natsuki told Uchiha Ieji.

"Boom~"

Just then, thunder sounded without warning.

Uchiha Natsu's eyebrows shot up, and he vanished on the spot.

"Captain Natsuki."

As soon as Uchiha Natsu appeared in the courtyard, Raijin's figure had already appeared before him.

"Did the clan send you to support us?"

Uchiha Natsuki was slightly startled at the sight of Raijin, asking incredulously.

Just one person? Had he received some intelligence to assist in destroying the goods?

"No, along with me are Team 7 and Shimura Danzo's squad. The village's ninjas have already begun to gather at the border."

Raijin briefly informed Uchiha Natsuki of the news.

"So, what next..."

Uchiha Natsuki blinked in confusion. So, had the clan and the village reached an agreement?

While this indeed gave Uchiha Natsuki a greater sense of security...

What were they to do next?

"Next, we need to pass the intelligence to the other Konohagakure commerce guilds in the Land of Waves and get everyone prepared."

Raijin told Uchiha Natsuki.

Raijin felt that Kirigakure would most likely ignore the Land of Waves and instead focus all their efforts on attacking the Land of Whirlpools.

After all, how valuable could the Land of Waves be?

But the Land of Whirlpools was different, whether it was the ninja world's unparalleled sealing techniques or the wealth accumulated over hundreds of years.

Even if they only managed to capture one or two Uzumaki clan members, it would be a valuable gain.

However, now that they were in the Land of Waves, if there were any changes in the Land of Whirlpools, it would be very convenient to offer support.

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