Naruto: Extreme Bloodline Limit

News that Konoha had entered a State of Readiness spread at once, and for a time, eyes everywhere turned toward it, all wanting to know what move Kumogakure would make.

After all, once Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure had quieted down, Kumogakure had kept provoking Konoha. Konoha's direct move into a State of Readiness surprised quite a few people. Was it really appropriate to start a war at a time like this?

Konoha's preparations immediately prompted Kumogakure to convene an emergency meeting. Not long afterward, Kumogakure, just like Konoha, also entered a State of Readiness. Between the two sides, even the smallest friction could cause a full-scale war to erupt.

"Make a fuss. Go on, make a fuss. Let's see what kind of turmoil breaks out when so many people in Kumogakure all come to a halt."

Inside the Hokage's Office, Ronglin wore a wicked grin. This was exactly the effect he wanted. Konoha had not dispatched many people—three thousand. If they simply stayed in the village without moving, it would not have too much of an impact on Konoha. But Kumogakure was different. Once it entered a State of Readiness, it would definitely send out a large number of people. With so many people brought to a standstill, how much money would Kumogakure lose every day?

If this dragged on, who knew whether Kumogakure's higher-ups and Daimyo would start feeling the pain?

Konoha had just robbed the Land of Artisans. In a word, they were not short on money. They could take this slowly.

"Lord Hokage, the Hyuga Clan Head, Hyuga Hiashi, has sent intelligence asking whether the Hyuga Clan should take part in the war."

Uchiha Diqin read aloud Hyuga Hiashi's request report to Ronglin.

Ronglin smiled coldly.

"Tell him there's no need. The Hyuga Clan is to stay