Originally, Kirigakure had only intended to spread a rumor, allowing its ninja to rest and recuperate in peace while preparing to resist Konoha's invading ninja. Who would have thought that a single rumor from Kirigakure would directly expose Uchiha Yue's plan, making Sunagakure far more vigilant and leaving Uchiha Yue with no easy way to strike at their ninja?
If Uchiha Yue were to make a move in Sunagakure, their ninja would certainly be able to identify him. Then, the news of Uchiha Yue heading to the Land of Wind would be confirmed, and Kirigakure would instead have a chance to attack Konoha's camp and drive Shikaku Nara and the other Konoha ninja straight back to the Land of Fire. If it truly came to that, Uchiha Yue would suffer a double loss. Not only would he lose the best opportunity to attack Kirigakure, but he would even lose those territories in the Land of Water.
However, Kirigakure had merely stumbled upon Uchiha Yue's plan by chance.
Moreover, Kirigakure's plan contained far too many flaws. If Sunagakure had not already been extremely wary of Uchiha Yue, its upper ranks might never have believed such a rumor. But since Sunagakure had now believed the rumor and strengthened its defenses, Uchiha Yue could only launch a sudden return attack and head back to the border of the Land of Water first.
Still, before leaving the Land of Wind, Uchiha Yue had also left behind a marked kunai within its borders. This way, he would be able to travel back and forth between the Land of Wind and the Land of Water in the future, and no one would be able to discover which country he was actually in. Wouldn't that make Uchiha Yue's plan even more perfect?
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