After dealing with Hanzo, he had to deal with the Rain Ninja's main force...
After sorting out the chaos in Amegakure, he had to turn around and sign a treaty with the Sand Ninja...
Yamada Soji, now holding great power, remained at the border for more than two full months before finally returning to Konoha at the end of the year.
During that time, the Third Hokage Cabinet granted the young man ample authority according to the original plan, ensuring that the series of treaties, policies, and personnel appointments could be carried out smoothly.
But the world could not possibly revolve entirely around Konoha...
While the Lands of Wind and Fire were turning their weapons into jade and silk, the conflict between the Lands of Lightning and Earth also underwent new developments.
With the Land of Frost and the Land of Fields each having chosen their sides, the struggle for the northern ports had come to a temporary end, and the conflict between the Cloud Ninja and Rock Ninja gradually began to cool.
After all, a war driven purely by the desire for revenge was destined not to last...
Even if the two geographically distant countries went to great lengths to bite off one or two juicy chunks from each other, maintaining long-term rule over such overseas enclaves would inevitably consume enormous resources.
The fact that the clashes between the two countries had lasted this long was truly thanks to the outstanding work of the intelligence personnel led by the Wandering Shrine Maiden.
But regardless, after confirming through two years of localized conflict that neither side could achieve a swift victory, reconciliation between the Lands of Lightning and Earth appeared to have been put on the agenda.
This meant that Konoha's previously favorable strategic situation to the north was