(Chapter 495: The War Begins)
The representatives of the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning, who had originally split up, gathered together again far from Konoha Village. The two groups had run into each other and seemed to be secretly discussing something.
"Konoha is determined not to hand over the tailed beasts, and they are also doing everything they can to protect that man. Although what the Konoha people said was unpleasant, only an alliance can guarantee our safety. Otherwise, both our ninja villages will be destroyed. Konoha's words have already revealed their ambition to unify the ninja world. The Land of Wind and the Land of Water have either been deceived or brought under Konoha's control," said the Hidden Rock Village representative.
The Hidden Cloud Village representative frowned and said, "I already made my position clear in the conference room. The Raikage must make all such decisions. I have no authority to make that call, since it concerns the safety of the ninja world."
"Then why did you come? Since you came, it means you also know that peace in the ninja world will end here. I never said I wanted you to make the decision. I only wanted to show Hidden Cloud Village our sincerity. Please convey our words to Lord Raikage," said the Hidden Rock Village representative.
Suddenly, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!! A group of masked people appeared in the surrounding trees, completely encircling both groups.
"Who are you?!" The representatives of Hidden Rock Village and Hidden Cloud Village both changed expressions. Then, after seeing the outfits of the newcomers, they frowned, narrowed their eyes slightly, and said, "Konoha Anbu!"
"What business do Konoha Anbu have here?" the Hidden Rock Village representative asked with an ugly expression. If Konoha truly wanted to act, they could have