Chapter 160
This transport mission was led by the strongest members of both races, but now...
"We have to admit that this troop deployment plan has temporarily failed."
Minato Namikaze announced.
Just like the "Battle of Kannabi Bridge" two years ago, Iwagakure sent 1,000 ninjas to invade the Land of Fire.
Konoha obtained advance intelligence on the Iwagakure supply line route and went to sabotage it.
That's how the story of the two Sharingan heroes was born on that day.
Now the enemy has turned the tables and replicated the same move.
Our main force had to postpone its advance.
"How could the enemy possibly know about our logistics routes?"
Tsume Inuzuka widened in disbelief.
The meeting was supposed to start in the middle of the night.
How did those guys from Amegakure find out about our plan in just a few hours?
A possibility arose in everyone's mind.
Traitor!
There must be a traitor in the village who leaked the information.
This is the most reasonable explanation.
"I have already sent people to thoroughly investigate this matter."
Danzo was grim.
Although they were at odds with Minato Namikaze, they shared common interests in the overall interests of Konoha.
Now that someone has leaked information, we absolutely must eliminate them first.
His gloomy gaze swept across the scene.
It seems they are examining the possibility that everyone could become a spy.
When Danzo's gaze fell on Fugaku Uchiha, it lingered on him for a moment.
Wait until the meeting ends.
Mitokado Homura received a message from the Sunagakure Alliance that their supply lines had been attacked.
Clearly, the enemy has intelligence on both sides.
There are spies and informants not only in Konoha.
There are also unstable factors within Sunagakure itself.
The probability of both sides being attacked simultaneously has become almost 100%.
"Perhaps... it's Fugaku Uchiha."
When only four high-ranking officials and Minato Namikaze remained among those present.
Shimura Danzō shared his guess.
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. "Danzo, we can't make assumptions rashly..."
"Otherwise, who would deliberately leak information? It's obvious that Fugaku Uchiha was dissatisfied with the Fourth Hokage election. That's why he did this."
Danzo said firmly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was speechless for a moment.
The election of the fourth generation leader was already done in a dishonorable manner.
"You can say I'm just guessing, but Fugaku Uchiha will definitely consider him a suspect."
Danzo looked at his colleagues.
"If he really did it, and we don't take any precautions beforehand, then... is it really a good thing if a similar outcome occurs in the future?"
"I have faith in Fugaku's character."
Minato Namikaze retorted.
You'll know what kind of person Fugaku Uchiha is after you've talked to him.
Fugaku simply wanted to vent his grievances about being oppressed by higher-ups for so long.
"Snort."
Danzo coldly, got up, and left.
"I will protect the village in my own way..."
After saying that, he disappeared into the shadows and vanished through the doorway.
After a brief silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Minato Namikaze: "Minato, what should we do next?"
The planned troop deployment failed.
Konoha currently has two options.
1. Like Iwagakure sending 10,000 Iwa ninja to attack Kumogakure, they made a desperate gamble, disregarding logistics, and adopted a one-off strategy to directly take down Amegakure.
2. Form an elite assault team to carry out a decapitation strike. This can be a single team or multiple teams working together to infiltrate and raid Amegakure.
The first option.
The conservative Konoha would not choose such a damaging strategy.
The second option...
"Minato, Kushina is about to give birth. The Nine-Tails might very well emerge then."
Utatane Koharu, spoke up.
"I suggest we wait until Kushina has given birth and we're sure Nine-Tails is alright before making any plans."
This is because there may be spies in the village now.
Utatane Koharu, believed that they should proceed with caution.
"Yes, I agree with Lord Koharu's arrangement." Minato Namikaze nodded, his heart also concerned for the safety of his wife and unborn child.
"Then we will urge our Anbu to intensify their investigation and try to find the spy..."
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura got up to leave.
Only Hiruzen Sarutobi and Minato Namikaze remained in the conference room.
"Minato... what do you think of Amakawa Akito's strength?" Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment before asking this question.
"To have this kind of ability at 14 years old, if he continues to grow normally, his potential is limitless..."
The image of that cold face and the figure floating in the sky flashed through Minato Namikaze's mind.
"His strength is roughly equivalent to the Fourth Raikage. His speed... is slightly inferior to the Fourth Raikage."
Is that so?
Hiruzen Sarutobi.
If I had the chance to meet him in person, I could analyze his weaknesses.
"There will be an opportunity." Minato Namikaze's eyes were slightly red.
After taking a deep breath.
Then they prepared to pay their respects to the remains of the deceased Gaku Inuzuka...
92. Four Times the Speed of Sound Power
When Akito returned to Amegakure.
The sky was already beginning to lighten.
Traveling back and forth between three countries is certainly not an easy task.
Guren stood in the corridor, looking around.
It seems they are waiting for the return of the Akito.
"Guren."
As the Akito appeared, Guren immediately turned around. "You're back."
"Um."
The outer garment, torn into shreds, was carelessly discarded.
The Akito, bare-chested and with his strong upper body and legs bare, took the new clothes from the blushing Guren.
My current strength is good in every aspect, except that I use too many clothes.
"How is the village?" Akito asked after putting on his shirt.
"Everything is fine..." Guren replied.
After the Akito left, no one caused any trouble.
Then, Akito turned around, intending to go to the Black Prison to check on Green... that is, the girl from Ryugakure.
More than 90% of the Zero-Tails 'Chakra was extracted from her; it's unknown whether this will affect her life.
After learning what had happened from Akito, Guren made a throat-slitting gesture. "Why... why didn't you just kill the Daimyo of the Land of Fire Daimyo of the Land of Wind directly...?"
In her opinion.
The Akito could replicate the tactics used to threaten the Daimyo of the Land of Rain and the Daimyo of the Land of Ryu.
"No the same."
The Akito shook his head.
"The Daimyo of the Land of Fire is extremely cowardly; he's just Konoha's money bag."
Killing the Daimyo of the Land of Fire will only make Konoha more arrogant and give them more power.
As for the Daimyo of the Land of Wind...
"The Daimyo of the Land of Wind is the most foolish daimyo, spending all his energy on how to enjoy himself and cutting the military budget of Sunagakure."
Why did Rasa agree to the Konoha alliance and the conditions for attacking Amegakure?
After the Third War, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind began to cut military spending in the Sunagakure.
If sufficient profits cannot be obtained in a short period of time to expand into new territories.
The military's insufficient funding led to layoffs, resulting in a decrease in the number of ninjas.
Why kill a powerful figure who betrayed his own people?
"I see..." Guren nodded slightly, feeling that she still had a lot to learn.
Black Prison.
"Stay outside and don't let anyone else in."
After giving Guren a single instruction...
Akito then passed through the barrier and entered the interior of the Black Prison.
Rows of life support tanks were neatly arranged in the spacious area.
Walk up to the first jar.
Glug glug...
Yakushi Nonō was immersed in it, slowly rising and falling.
Her brows were slightly furrowed, and she was in a state between sleep and wakefulness.
When reality and dreams intertwine, is it pain or joy?