"What's the point of saying all this?"
"Think about some solutions. Time is running out."
Tsunade was preoccupied with the war and her emotions were unstable, so her tone was a bit blunt.
"Yes, Lord Tsunade."
A Konoha Ninja was just venting his frustration. Now he lowered his head and kept silent.
Kawaki rubbed his temples and suddenly thought of Orochimaru. It would be great if he were here.
Even if he didn't have any ideas, at least he could be someone to talk to.
He had no idea how much progress Orochimaru had made in the [Sage Art]. He only heard Nawaki mention it a few times and wasn't very clear.
Kawaki figured that Orochimaru hadn't started researching the [Living Corpse Reincarnation] yet, so there wouldn't be those negative side effects. With his talent, there shouldn't be much of a problem.
Just as Kawaki was spacing out for a bit, the hall was filled with noisy discussions. A Konoha intelligence agent rushed in in a hurry.
Even the guards at the door couldn't stop him. There must be some urgent intelligence.
"Night Owl, what's with this rudeness?"
"Please apologize to the lords right now."
Hayato recognized the ninja at a glance. He was one of his subordinates.
Scolding him now was actually to protect him.
"Please forgive my rudeness, lords."
"But I have important intelligence. The Land of Earth may have been invaded."
"Ōnoki is on his way back."
Night Owl gasped and blurted out the news in one breath.
"Really?"
Tsunade stood up excitedly and stared fixedly at Night Owl.
Everyone's attention was drawn to this news.
"Gulp~"
Night Owl swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Although he had seen big scenes, he was extremely nervous at this moment.
Which of the people present didn't have a higher status than him?
"It's very likely true. Some people have ventured deep into the Land of Earth."
"I reckon Kumogakure launched a surprise attack via the waterway."
Night Owl was afraid that his answer wouldn't satisfy everyone, so he spoke timidly.
"I don't want 'maybe' or 'probably'."
"I want accurate information. Was the Land of Earth really invaded?
"Was it Kumogakure that did it?
"Understood? Can you do it?"
Kawaki blurted out a series of words, and Night Owl was startled.
He really didn't dare to offend this man.
"Understood. I can do it."
Night Owl quickly replied seriously.
"The news is good. You can go."
Kawaki changed his tone. He was a pro at the 'carrot - and - stick' approach.
"Yes, Lord Kawaki."
Night Owl let out a sigh of relief and turned to leave.
A more cautious Konoha Ninja voiced his suspicions. He couldn't quite believe that the problem they had just faced could be solved so easily.
"Whether it's true or false, we just need to wait for the news."
"At least Ōnoki really retreated. Do we need to doubt the ability of our Intelligence Division?"
Hayato Yamanaka was a bit annoyed by his statement. He believed that his subordinates wouldn't bring false intelligence into the meeting hall.
"I didn't mean that.
A Konoha Ninjas quickly waved his hands to explain. Konoha's Intelligence Division was no easy target either.
"Alright, let's end today's meeting."
Tsunade wasn't in the mood to listen to their chatter anymore. After saying that, she left the meeting hall first.
"Go back. I'll inform you when there's definite news."
Kawaki wrapped things up for Tsunade and then went out to catch up with her.
"What do you think of the credibility?"
Without looking back, Tsunade knew it was Kawaki who had caught up just by the sound of his footsteps.
"Pretty accurate. The Third Raikage is a war - hungry guy."
Kawaki had no doubts about the possibility of this tough guy, who could fight ten thousand on his own, attacking the Iwagakure Ninjas from the waterway.
"Great news indeed."
As Tsunade said this, a smile appeared on her face. This news lifted the haze from her heart.
"Haha, yeah."
The two of them laughed together, while ōnoki was extremely angry.
"Damn A. These war - crazy lunatics."
Ōnoki, who was rushing northeast, flew at the front of the group, cursing as he hurried on.
"Third Lord, the front line is in critical condition."
"Raikage A led the charge and has broken through our second defensive line."
The intelligence chief really knew how to pick the wrong time. ōnoki, who was already furious, couldn't stand this kind of news.
This new intelligence pushed him to the verge of an emotional breakdown.
"Hurry up. Faster!"
Ōnoki roared madly, but the speed of the whole group didn't increase much as they were already going all out.
He could only hope that the front line could hold out a little longer.
At this moment, he also felt the taste of being taken advantage of. Maybe he never thought he would end up like this when he attacked Konoha.
Karma comes around!
After three days of forced marches, Ōnoki finally led the group to the battlefield at night.
Thanks to the timely support of Rōshi and Han, otherwise, the third defensive line would have been broken.
Kumogakure's surprise attack from the waterway really caught the Land of Earth off guard.
Using lightning - style battles, they broke through two defensive lines of the Iwagakure Ninjas in a short time.
The Third Raikage A was incredibly strong. He was a Ninja who took pride in being the "strongest spear" and the "strongest shield".
"How's the situation?"
Ōnoki forced himself to calm down and asked about the battle situation as soon as he arrived.
"Kumogakure's offensive is fierce. We're having a hard time holding them off."
Rōshi, who had just recovered from his injuries, faced the Raikage again. He was really unlucky.
There were more injuries on his body, all from the battle with the Raikage.
Now that Ōnoki was here, he let out a sigh of relief. Although they didn't get along well, he had to admit that this old guy was stronger than him.
"Too much of a bully. Come with me to fight tomorrow."
After saying that, Ōnoki turned around and walked out of the room, leaving everyone looking at each other in surprise.
Everyone thought he would make some strategic arrangements.
The next day, Ōnoki led the Iwagakure Ninjas onto the battlefield.
The battlefield was full of potholes, and there were traces of Ninjutsu everywhere.
The dried blood also proves the cruelty of the battlefield.
Ōnoki hovered in the air, his face solemn and his eyes looking straight ahead.
On a mountain opposite, the Third Raikage stood against the wind, with a large group of Kumogakure Ninjas behind him, ready to attack.
"A, now that you're here, you're not going anywhere."
ōnoki said in a deep voice, his tone full of undisguised killing intent.
"Let's see if you have the ability."
The Third Raikage sneered at ōnoki's words. No one who can kill him has been born yet!
As his voice died down, lightning crackled around his body. He leaped down from the mountaintop, charging straight towards the Iwagakure Ninjas.
He was as swift as a blue lightning bolt. Before he even reached them, his menacing aura had the Iwagakure Ninjas trembling.
The Cloud Ninjas behind him swarmed forward. One of the Cloud Ninjas closest to him was enveloped in crimson Chakra.
It was Burubi, the Eight - Tails Jinchūriki and also B's master.
Both of them had changed their names after becoming partners with the Raikage.
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