Because of Third Kazekage's resignation declaration, the next few issues were passed very smoothly.
The elders chatted and laughed with Third Kazekage, as if they had never had any quarrel.
It is very ironic to say that this harmonious atmosphere was actually maintained by Third Kazekage's abdication.
"The war situation is not good now, so I decided to bring all 70% of the ninjas in the village to the front line."
In the final stage of the meeting, Third Kazekage finally brought up the most critical thing,
"What, 70%? What about the village's defense?"
"That's right, how can a 30% ninja maintain the safety of the village?"
The elders raised questions one after another.
Third Kazekage chuckled and said confidently, "To be honest, leaving 30% of the ninjas is too much!
If Konoha wants to sneak attack the village, they must lead the ninjas over the defense line. If the number is large, they will be noticed by Sensor Ninja. If the number is small, the village's defense is enough to resist them! "
Like other villages, First Kazekage also considered many aspects when selecting its site.
Hidden Sand Village is located in a towering rock mountain, like a besieged city, and in the surrounding rock mountain, there is only a narrow passage cut out, which is usually provided for people in the village. Therefore, the sand ninja stationed in the passage does not need many to resist several times the number of enemies.
In addition, the surrounding rocky mountains also provide good conditions for defense against enemy attacks. If the enemy chooses to attack Sunagakure through a passage, the Sand Ninja on the rocky mountain can directly attack the enemies in the narrow passage.
This kind of defense cannot be broken without a large number of ninjas, and a large number of ninjas will definitely be noticed by Sunagakure reconnaissance ninjas.
"What about Hidden Stone Village, what if they attack us secretly?" asked one Middle-aged Ninja.
Five Great Nations is full of lies, betrayal and killing. Today you attack me, and I will attack you tomorrow. This is not uncommon even among allies.
But Third Kazekage shook his head and said, "Don't worry about this. With the common enemy Konoha, Ōnoki can distinguish the priorities. Iwagakure needs us as an ally, and we also need them.
Moreover, Sunagakure also needs to be wary of Cloud. They don't have the energy to sneak attack on us. "
In fact, despite what Third Kazekage said, he actually considered sneak attack on Land of Earth before Five Kage Summit.
However, he felt that the profit was not high. After all, how could Iwagakure be as wealthy as Konoha, so he gave up.
Of course, these words must not be spoken out, otherwise what if they reach Ōnoki's ears through spies.
"I have already communicated with Ōnoki. Their frontline troops will also attack Land of Fire during this period to ensure that Konoha's troops are involved. As long as we hold off, victory will definitely be ours!"
Third Kazekage said in a bewitching tone.
"In that case... I agree."
"Second."
After all the elders agreed, Third Kazekage smiled.
"Very good, now there is one last thing left. Garaga I want to take to the front line!"
As soon as these words came out, the room fell into a brief silence.
If this matter had been brought up initially, most elders would have objected.
After all, Tailed Beast is a forbidden weapon in the village. Naturally, it cannot be used easily because it is such a low-end weapon.
Second Great Ninja War, because he easily used Tailed Beast, led to the deaths of several Jinchurikis. In the end, it took several years to recapture Shukaku.
Therefore, it has become the consensus of the elders not to use Tailed Beast unless absolutely necessary.
But the problem is coming. Now 70% of the ninjas in the village have been transferred... If a rampage happens accidentally, who will protect the safety of their group of elders?
"I think it's feasible. Tailed Beast is meant to be used at times like this!" Soon the elders agreed.
"I have no objection either."
"Second the proposal!!"
While the meeting was being held, an eleven or twelve-year-old boy crossed the Puppet collection room and slowly walked towards a small room.
After opening the door, what came into view was a dim oil lamp. Next to the oil lamp, a red-haired boy was sitting, leaning on the table and busy.
"Scorpion, are you okay yet?" The young man walked into the house and asked.
Before Xie Xie could answer, he continued excitedly:
"I have some good news for you. The Puppet you made last time was also well received by customers."
The boy sighed with envy, "I also want to become a praised ninja, just like you did when you made Puppet."
Seeing that Xie was still busy, the young man said displeasedly, "Hey, did you hear me?"
"Hey, it's me, Kogumo is here!" The boy raised his voice again.
"You guy, you're doing this to your best friend!" Kogumo pushed Xie's shoulder, but the force was a little too strong. Xie didn't react for a while, and the parts in his hand fell to the ground.
"... Uh." Kogumo scratched his hair and said awkwardly, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."
"But, in your eyes, am I not even as good as Puppet?"
Seeing that Xie was still busy, Kogumo was a little frustrated, but he quickly regained his energy and said with a smile:
"Forget it, there's no point in worrying about your attitude. I came to you today because the customer asked me to give you a message, and the Puppet entrusted to you will be delivered as soon as possible."
Kogumo said a little apologetically, "Maybe the rush is a little tight, but don't worry about it. It's war time now. We don't know when the battlefield will be launched. Customers also want to get it as soon as possible..."
Before he finished speaking, Xie pointed at Puppet on the left and interrupted, "Crow, Kuroari and Salamander have been completed in accordance with the authorization letter."
Kogumo was stunned, turned to look at the completed Puppet piled in the corner, and said in surprise, "Your movements are so fast!" "
"I don't like to keep people waiting."
"Really?" Kogumo chuckled, "That's right, this is indeed your style."
Xie ignored it. After loading the parts into a Puppet arm, he extended his fingers out of Chakra Thread and started playing with it.
Kogumo looked at the arm and exclaimed, "It's so exquisite, it's just like a real person's fingers."
As he spoke, he stretched out his right hand and gestured with Puppet's arm.
"That... scorpion." Kogumo didn't know what he thought of, and hesitated.
"What's wrong?"
"I have one thing to ask." Kogumo considered his words and asked, "Can you help the ninja install the Puppet arm?"
Scorpion's eyes flickered. "You should know that this is a taboo, right?"
"I know, but..." Kogumo sighed, "My teammate, his right hand was injured while performing a mission. If he doesn't install the Puppet arm, he can't be a ninja."
"So, you want me to install one for him?"
"Yes." Kogumo nodded, "I heard that Lord Third Kazekage's disciple Rasa had his right arm chopped off by Konoha Lightning when he was Second Great Ninja War.
Later, mother-in-law Chiyo helped him install a Puppet arm. I think, as the grandson of mother-in-law Chiyo and a genius ninja from Sunagakure, you should be able to do such a thing, right? "
Xie nodded, "I'll take this order."
"Haha, thank you so much." Kogumo was a little excited, "I know you are interesting enough, and you are worthy of being my best friend!"
"Well, these have been completed Puppet, I will send them to the guests first."
Scorpio nodded, "Ask your companion to come quickly."
"I know," Kogumo smiled, "You don't like waiting, so I'll leave first... bye."
Just when he was about to walk out of the room, he hesitated, turned around and asked, "Although I'm a bit talkative, I still want to ask you, you know tomorrow is the teacher's funeral, right?"
"Huh?"
Seeing Xie's puzzled expression, Kogumo couldn't help but cover his forehead and sighed, "He is our teacher Ninja Academy.
I don't know why he died suddenly a few days ago. Anbu only said that he was poisoned, and the murderer can't be found out. The funeral will be held tomorrow. As a former student, you should go to it anyway, right? "
Xie said coldly, "Why should I participate?"
"Xiao, I know the teacher shouldn't have treated you like that, but it was only after his son died that he lost control. He later apologized to you..."
"I have never blamed him, and I am very grateful to him for telling me about my parents' death." Xie picked up his Puppet again, lowered his head and said, "You don't have to say it. I will go see him when I have time. I don't want to meet those classmates from my past."
"But those are our classmates. You can't throw away all these bonds, right?"
"I... have abandoned them all."
If there is no bond, there will be no harm!
"You are too withdrawn."
Xie did not answer, but continued to lower his head and continue to play with Puppet. Kogumo sighed, then gently closed the door and walked out.
When the footsteps became smaller and smaller, until they disappeared, Scorpion murmured in a voice that only he could hear, "So what if you are lonely? Only the weak push..."
As for the funeral of the dead ninja...
"Which murderer would go to the funeral of the person he killed?"