"Rasa, will this method really work?"
The Third Kazekage sat motionless with his head lowered in thought. Without even looking up, he knew who had entered without knocking at a time like this.
"Teacher!"
Rasa's voice rang out. Unlike his earlier arrogance, he now respectfully bowed to the Third Kazekage, as though apologizing for his behavior just now.
"I know this method may damage your reputation, but as long as it makes Konoha believe that there are internal conflicts within Sunagakure and that your position as Kazekage is unstable, that will be enough."
The Third Kazekage furrowed his brow and fell into deep thought. Before long, his gaze hardened with resolve.
"I don't care about reputation. As long as Konoha is willing to give up some benefits and allows Sunagakure to emerge from the shadow of war sooner, it's no big deal.
"After your proposal was approved, the Anbu have already stirred up quite a commotion among the village's young ninja. Konoha may receive word within the next day or two. But do we truly still have the strength to start another war?"
"Teacher, we don't, but Konoha doesn't dare take that risk. We can afford to drag things out, but they can't. They are fighting the Stone Ninja and urgently want to get away from here to support the Land of Earth battlefield."
Rasa spoke confidently. Even if Konoha did not believe them, they would still be forced to compromise.
"Good. As long as we hold firmly to that point, Konoha can do nothing to us. Rasa, Sunagakure is fortunate to have you!"
Having received such affirmation, Rasa grew even more pleased with himself.
Meanwhile, Nara Shikamaru was also discussing countermeasures with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Lord Hokage, it seems Sunagakure may try to stall for time. We can't wait that