Danzo was the first to speak out, but he was known for his outrageous remarks and radical views as a hawk.
This time, the Third Hokage did not immediately stand up to refute him; he simply gave him a cold look.
"Continuing the investigation is necessary, but we need to change our approach!"
Mitokado Homura then said, "Besides directly probing, there are many other methods."
For example, planting spies is Danzo's specialty, since the Northern Lands aren't as tightly controlled as their ninja villages.
"We must implement that plan as soon as possible. You don't want Konoha to fall into a situation of internal and external troubles, do you, Hiruzen Sarutobi?"
After deciding on measures to deal with the Northern Lands, Danzo once again turned his attention to the Third Hokage.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu exchanged bewildered glances, both of them clearly understanding what Danzo meant.
To quell external threats, internal stability must come first. If Konoha wants to unify its opinions and unite against external enemies, it is essential to eliminate dissenting voices.
And that voice belongs to the Uchiha Clan. As long as they exist, these rulers of Konoha will always have a thorn in their side.
The Third Hokage realized there was no escaping it, and now it was indeed necessary to make a choice!
"Sigh... Go call Itachi over here!"
After a long silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed heavily, as if he had made up his mind.
The current situation in Konoha leaves him no room for indecisiveness; he must make a decision.
Meanwhile, the Land of Earth Land of Wind also held a meeting to discuss the matter.
They were equally incredulous upon hearing the news, and subsequently dispatched another group of ninjas to Beidai Bridge to investigate the situation.
Only when they saw the devastated battlefield, the broken bridge, a vast area of destroyed forest, and the slightly diverted route of the Beidai River, did they believe the news to be true.
At the same time, they also sent people to the Northern Lands under the guise of trade or tourism to learn more detailed information.
Everyone who returned was amazed by the prosperity of the Northern Lands, with its casinos and bars being particularly captivating.
They also brought back many strange and unusual things.
Televisions, projectors, stereos, records, and other relatively uncommon high-tech products.
These items are relatively simple in function when used individually, but they become much more useful when combined. This type of equipment is common in karaoke bars and karaoke parlors in Northern Lands.
The road to the Yomi is full of ghosts, and the KTV is full of legs. Just these things alone dazzled them, let alone this emerging industry.
Of course, with all this equipment, how can there be no music? Otherwise, what would people in bars and karaoke rooms listen to?
To this end, Orochimaru specifically tasked Kazahana Koyuki, the artistically talented princess of a fallen kingdom, with forming one dance troupe after another.
At first, she thought it was the kind of music traditional in the Ninja World, but she was dumbfounded when Orochimaru put a stack of sheet music in front of her.
Having grown accustomed to the information overload of my previous life, I always feel like something is missing from life without music.
Based on the familiar Japanese songs he remembered, such as "Blue Bird" and "Hokages Funeral" from Hokage, "Until the End of the World" and "I Want to Shout That I Love You" from Slam Dunk, the theme song of Dragon Ball GT, the theme song of Digimon, and so on.
The Ninja Academy played these songs almost every day, Orochimaru shamelessly claimed that the Blue Bird was the national anthem of the Northern Lands.
There's no way around it; these songs are all very inspiring and positive, and they have a very positive guiding effect on the mental and physical well-being of teenagers.
The songs played in bars and KTVs are a bit different, including but not limited to these.
How can the music industry be without bands? Orochimaru even wrote several catchy and memorable songs specifically for this purpose.
For example, songs like "Wa," "Spark," "Bingo," "NO9," and "Gee" are all in Korean. Although they are difficult to sing, they are energetic enough to be performed in a bar.
Orochimaru gave all these songs to Kazahana Koyuki, and finding people to sing them and form a group was no longer his concern.
Don't underestimate the entertainment industry; once this industry chain matures, its money-making ability is no less than that of casinos.
Entertainment is an essential product of technological development, unlike self-entertaining rap Killer B.
Many businessmen who come to the Northern Lands buy these technological products, as well as a range of related products.
This not only boosted sales of Northern Lands's products but also signaled the success of Northern Lands's talent development plan.
Many people rose to fame as a result, and the once-neglected profession of singer is now on the rise.
Not to mention people from other countries, with music, the situation in the Northern Lands is thriving.
At that moment, Kisame was driving his newly purchased sports car to the Golden Shadow Office, with Samehada in the passenger seat.
The car was playing "Deja vu," a must-have song for racing. If you don't recognize the name, try calling it "Dai Xia Hu."
How can a car be without music? That's why he floored the accelerator.
Anko, who was standing at the entrance of the Jinying office building, turned around immediately after hearing the sound of tires rubbing.
A black car stopped right in front of them, and at the same time, they saw Kisame's arrogant expression.
"Hey... Shark Face Guy! You're here so early!"
Kisame nodded politely to Anko, a faint smile on his face.
Most people would feel uneasy seeing his menacing smile, but Anko was already used to his appearance.
"How is it? I'm not late, am I?"
As he spoke, Kisame raised his wrist to check his watch; it had taken him less than five minutes to drive here from his place.
Although the road was a bit roundabout, at least he didn't have to jump around on houses, and his Versace outfit should have been more elegant.
Before Anko could answer, another car sped up, also playing "Dai Xia Hu," as if it were an essential anthem for seasoned drivers.
"Hmph... you're 30 seconds too slow!"
Upon seeing the newcomer, Kisame's smile widened, as if fighting and killing were his only source of joy in life.
"Tch... There was a traffic jam on the way, otherwise I would have arrived much earlier!"
The newcomer was also dressed in white and wore sunglasses in a flamboyant manner. It was Hozuki Mangetsu, who completely ignored Kisame's mockery.
"Everyone else drives Emgrand or Emperor Dragon, but you drive Emperor Jun. No wonder you get stuck in traffic!"
He was referring to several car brands currently produced in the Northern Lands, all of which are named after the Emperor.
I learned this from Orochimaru; I don't remember the exact words, but that doesn't stop him from using it as a joke.
"Alright, alright! Stop showing off, or the adults will be waiting!"
Anko rolled her eyes Fudō. So what if you have a car?
Hozuki Mangetsu stopped arguing with Kisame, but he seemed to see the meaning in Anko's eyes, so he stepped forward, patted her shoulder, and said:
"That's right! Owning a car is a big deal!"
After saying that, he ignored Anko's gritted teeth and walked up with a Doflamingo dance, even more arrogant than his future younger brother, Hozuki Suigetsu!