The Land of Grass Prepares

Konoha White Fang.

Konoha's genius ninja.

Incredibly powerful!

During the Second Shinobi World War, while Konoha's Sannin launched a major assault on the Land of Rain, most of Konoha's forces were deployed there to confront the Leaf ninja led by the Half-God of the Ninja World.

At this critical juncture, the Sunagakure ninja village seized the opportunity of Konoha's depleted forces and launched an offensive, pushing Konoha back repeatedly. Just as Konoha was about to suffer heavy casualties…

Suddenly.

A man appeared!

He single-handedly assassinated two of Sunagakure's top generals, completely turning the tide of the battlefield.

Furthermore, he infiltrated alone to assassinate the Third Kazekage. Although he failed, he still managed to escape unscathed, striking fear into the hearts of Sunagakure's ninja and laying the foundation for Konoha's victory in the war against Sunagakure!

After the war, his name echoed throughout the various nations. Even the village leaders of other villages issued statements like, "If you encounter Konoha White Fang, you may prioritize abandoning the mission!" Even the Konoha's Sannin, whose names also resounded throughout the Ninja World, showed him a degree of respect.

However.

This immensely powerful ninja… at this very moment, had "committed suicide out of guilt."

Kusana sighed internally with emotion. In fact, the Kusagakure ninja village had also secretly made contact with this ninja.

It couldn't be helped!

Talent!

What was most important in the Land of Grass today?

Talent!

Talent was the most important thing!

Unfortunately.

He was a traditional samurai ninja. When faced with severe criticism, he would rather choose death than offer a single explanation for himself.

Someone like that… it was simply impossible to get him to defect.

"Although Konoha suppressed the rumors afterward, proclaiming that Konoha White Fang died like a hero and was posthumously awarded the honor of Konoha's Hero, and they also quickly covered up the news of Konoha White Fang's death, this couldn't be hidden from us in Kusa!" Mujie, such an unprincipled fellow, also felt regret that such a powerful ninja had died like this. "I never expected… that a powerful ninja would also fall victim to rumors!"

As he finished speaking.

Uzumaki Yangzheng beside him also sighed with emotion, "We didn't expect Konoha to become like this! Dying like this… what's the point of being awarded the title of hero?"

"Isn't this quite good?" Oyakamon across from him, however, felt no pity at all. He said indifferently, "Konoha lost a strong ninja. What does that have to do with us in Kusagakure!"

The moment he finished speaking.

Everyone was stunned.

That's right!

Your position dictates your perspective!

They were now ninja of Kusagakure. What did Konoha losing a ninja have to do with them?

In fact, wasn't it a good thing that a powerful fighting force in a neighboring great nation was weakened?

Of course…

For Kusana.

This wasn't the main point. What was more important was that the Third Shinobi World War… was about to begin~

However.

Before Kusana could speak.

Mujie on the opposite side suddenly sighed and said, "According to reports from Kusagakure ninja in various regions, the atmosphere across the entire Ninja World seems rather tense, especially in Kumogakure… they seem to be secretly plotting something. And Sunagakure… likely due to their defeat in the Second Shinobi World War, their Daimyo has directly reduced their military budget, so they might be trying to prove something. Their ninja training has never slackened in recent years."

He sighed and looked at the leader, "War… it might be starting again!"

As he finished speaking.

"?!"

The other high-ranking Kusagakure ninja were slightly stunned, then exchanged grave glances. After a moment of hesitation, they said, "We've only had peace for a few years? War… is it starting again?"

"We're not sure about that. As Advisor Mujie said! The atmosphere in the Ninja World is unusual! Although we don't know if war will break out again, our Land of Grass must also be prepared!" Kusana scanned everyone present, his tone serious. "Although our Land of Grass is just a small country, we also love peace…"

Before he could finish speaking.

Seeing the strange looks on everyone's faces, he cleared his throat twice and smiled slightly.

"Of course, there's no need to be too tense. The Land of Grass will continue to do what it needs to do!"

Stockpile grain, stockpile explosive tags, stockpile people!

This war was also an opportunity, wasn't it?

"Vigorously develop Scientific Ninja Tools, liberate labor productivity, develop! Develop! Develop! Develop industries! Develop education! Develop the economy! Develop technology! This is what the Land of Grass must do now! Remember, development is the hard truth!"

He reiterated the development theme of the Land of Grass!

"At the same time, this time we must clearly state the neutral stance of our Land of Grass, absolutely not joining any side. No matter which ninja village seeks an alliance, we must express the firm attitude of our Land of Grass!"

The words had barely fallen.

Everyone stiffened and nodded in unison, "Yes!"

That's right!

For the Land of Grass today, stable development was the most important thing.

Everyone could see the changes in the Land of Grass.

From its reconstruction until now... it had only been four years, and under the leadership of the Leader, the Land of Grass had undergone earth-shattering changes!

Everyone was filled with confidence in the development of the Land of Grass!

If not for the small population and insufficient funds, perhaps the Land of Grass's development would have been even faster!

As for the "Mutual Advancement" alliance treaty signed between the Land of Grass and Konoha... they had completely ignored it.

Grass Ninjas, you know~

One morning they're brothers, the next afternoon they'll stab their brother in the back... is that really that strange?

What's the big deal?

National development is the hard truth!

Help Konoha resist the attack from Iwagakure?

Don't be ridiculous!

Sunagakure was small and weak, how could it possibly withstand it!

It was already demonstrating ninja virtue by not turning around and leading Iwagakure here.

However.

Kusana knew...

During the Third Great Ninja War.

These Grass Ninjas had actually led the way for Iwagakure!

Although they hadn't declared war on Konoha, they had stood by and watched the fun during the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, causing Konoha to fall into a disadvantage in the early stages of the war. It was only after Konoha blew up the Kannabi Bridge that the situation was salvaged.

However.

After the war, the Grass Ninjas had allied with Konoha again!

This was unavoidable, in a way.

At that time, the Land of Grass was just a small country, unable to defeat either of the two great powers... Iwagakure couldn't be trusted, and Konoha couldn't be trusted either.

After all, Konoha's reputation for selling out teammates was also well-known in the Ninja World.

Therefore, what else could the Grass Ninjas do but switch sides back and forth!

"After you all go down, make preparations! The most important thing for the Land of Grass right now is the autumn harvest! And secretly, we need to purchase a large amount of grain from abroad to ensure sufficient supply. At the same time, we need to conduct large-scale procurement of kunai, explosive tags, and shuriken!" Seeing that things were mostly arranged, Kusana glanced at everyone and continued with a serious expression, "This meeting is now adjourned!"

As soon as he finished speaking.

"Yes!"

Just as everyone earnestly replied and was about to go down to complete their respective tasks.

At this moment.

A Grass Ninja ran in, his face also serious. Amidst everyone's confused gazes, he quickly said, "Leader! A ninja from Iwagakure has come to request an audience with the Leader!"

"???"

At the same time.

A group of ninjas wearing Iwagakure forehead protectors were looking at the Land of Grass before them with shock.

The bustling scene of people coming and going...

Was this... the Land of Grass?

Why was it so different from the fence-sitters they knew?!