Two days later, the Sunagakure ninjas left the residential area...
Under the guidance and support of the Amegakure, the Sunagakure ninja were moved to a more luxurious area closer to Hanzo's office building, away from the residential area facing Konoha, thus avoiding an awkward standoff. However, the different treatment of the two great nations foreshadowed a change in the current situation.
Around their residence, the number of spies from Amegakure ( the Amegakure) began to increase, making the situation increasingly dire.
This situation is extremely disadvantageous for Konoha!
Two days later, Tsunade Senju didn't wait foolishly for news from Amegakure Hanzo. Instead, she gathered some of Konoha's ninjas in the main hall and began an emergency meeting. After all, the situation had changed, and it was still unknown whether Hanzo the Salamander was willing to negotiate. In the current situation, they could not place all their hopes on a slim possibility.
Inside the hall, the Konoha Ninja, all with grave expressions, stared intently at Tsunade Senju in the center of the crowd, awaiting her next question. The Amegakure's obvious move was something anyone involved could clearly sense; the Amegakure's alignment with the Sunagakure was obvious to them, and as elite ninjas, they could naturally perceive it as well...
Standing in the middle of the crowd, Tsunade Senju Senju's amber eyes swept over the twenty-odd Konoha Ninja around her, and she said in a very heavy tone:
"Our purpose in coming to Amegakure was to prevent the Land of Rain from joining this war, thus avoiding a strain on the western front of the Land of Fire... However, it's clear that Amegakure and Sunagakure have reached a consensus... Should we declare the mission a failure and leave the Land of Rain as soon as possible, or should we stay here and await Hanzo's summons and the outcome? What are everyone's thoughts on this...?"
The group looked at each other, none of them able to offer an answer. If Sunagakure and Amegakure had indeed reached an agreement, then staying in Amegakure for even a moment longer would only increase their danger. However, leaving now, while avoiding danger, would undoubtedly mean abandoning their mission.
Should we continue with the mission, or stay away from this dangerous place?
This is an extremely complex and contradictory problem for ninjas. Although the human instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm makes them want to leave, the ninja code of conduct makes them want to complete this mission, rejecting their inner thoughts of escapism and cowardice.
"If we leave now, this mission will undoubtedly fail, and Konoha will be completely put on the defensive on the front lines between the Land of Fire Konoha the Land of Rain. We absolutely cannot allow this to happen... I think we should continue to hold our ground and wait for our conversation with Hanzo."
"Yes, for ninjas, completing the mission is the top priority. As the most elite ninjas of Konoha, if we were to return empty-handed and dejected, it would definitely have a negative impact on the unit. I... let's hold on."
"We must hold firm and wait for the situation to change. I don't believe Hanzo will so easily sign an alliance with Sunagakure. He probably just wants to put pressure on us... to gain more benefits from this negotiation. If we leave, we will completely lose our right to negotiate."
Driven by the inherent dignity and rationality of elite ninjas, the determined ninjas easily overcame their inner unease, made a judgment based on what was most advantageous for Konoha, and prepared to stay here to await changes in the situation in order to complete this arduous and hopeless mission.
Sato Hideaka stood in the crowd, arms crossed, and said calmly, "I suggest we split into three groups. The first group stays inside and waits for the situation to change. The second group buries my Flying Thunder God Kunai outside Amegakure, ready to retreat at any time. The third group goes to check how far the Sand Shadow and the Rain Ninja have progressed, to see if there's any room for maneuver..."
" The Flying Thunder God Kunai is indeed very convenient for evacuation." Tsunade Senju nodded and asked the others, "I think Ao's idea is very good. What do you all think?... Is there anything to add? If possible, we must act quickly and not waste any more time."
"Yes, the plan is very comprehensive. I think Lord Qing's plan is excellent; it fits our current situation perfectly and allows us to make proactive and advantageous choices anytime, anywhere..."
"Of these three plans, the most crucial one is the third one: intelligence gathering. Lady Tsunade is waiting for news from Hanzo and cannot leave, so we need to select elite ninjas from among us to complete this perilous mission. I, Shota, am one of them."
Everyone was very satisfied with the plan proposed by Sato Hideaka. The three plans took into account almost all the current changes, and the plan was very clear and direct, pointing directly to the key issues of the current situation. However, the most crucial third group of people... was very troublesome!
They are tasked with monitoring veteran Kage Level ninjas such as Chiyo and Ebizo from the Sunagakure advisory group, and may even encounter Hanzo of the Demigod of the Ninja World, during the mission.
Tsunade Senju looked around and realized that, apart from Sato Hideaka, no one else seemed to possess such an ability.
"Qing, you'll be the captain of the third team. You can freely choose five people from here to assist you in completing this mission... I'll stay at the main camp and wait for the Amegakure envoy who might come to take me to meet Hanzo for negotiations."
Tsunade Senju took a deep breath and gave orders to the ninjas present, saying, "As for Shota, Sota, and Daisuke, the three of you have the best infiltration skills. You are responsible for bringing the 'Blue' Flying Thunder God Kunai out of Amegakure. This is crucial for our retreat in case of danger, so we cannot be careless..."
After roughly assigning the three main tasks, Tsunade Senju then instructed Sato Hideaka to select subordinates from among the crowd to assist her in completing this mission.
Sato Hideaka pursed his lips and pointed at Hyuga Ningbo, saying, "I need a teammate to help me find Chiyo and Ebizo's location. Let's choose Hyuga Ningbo. His Byakugan can find those among the Sand Village ninjas with larger chakra reserves, and Chiyo and Ebizo, both Kage Level ninjas, must have exceptionally large chakra reserves, making them easier to locate."
Upon hearing Sato Hideaka's words, Hyuga Ningbo raised an eyebrow slightly, took a few steps forward, and nodded to Sato Hideaka, indicating his willingness to join the battle.
" Hideaka, do you only need one teammate?" Tsunade Senju frowned and asked hurriedly, forgetting to pronounce Sato Hideaka's Anbu code name "Blue" and directly using " Hideaka " as her address.
"Hmm, gathering intelligence, too many people are actually counterproductive..."
Before the words had even finished, Uchiha Kaoru suddenly stepped forward from the crowd and said softly, "Lord Ao, let me go with you to complete this mission. I now possess the strength of a Jonin, and I should be able to help you!"
"Xun, how can this be? This mission is very... very..."
Xun, this mission is... very dangerous!
Before Uchiha Kaoru could speak, the elder immediately realized his mistake and shut his mouth. Hyuga Nebo of the Hyuga Ningbo Hyuga Clan had already stepped forward. If a member of the Uchiha Clan refused the mission because of its danger, wouldn't that tell everyone that the Uchiha clan members were less courageous, determined, and magnanimous than the Hyuga clan members?
Seeing Uchiha Kaoru step out from the crowd, standing gracefully and calmly, Tsunade Senju's expression turned somewhat strange. She hadn't had time to ask Sato Hideaka about his relationship with the Uchiha Clan girl these past few days because she was busy organizing the details of the negotiations...
No way, are those two really talking? You have to understand how old Hideaka is!
The key point is that this princess doesn't have a boyfriend right now, and has never been in a relationship!
Unlike Tsunade Senju was filled with thoughts and emotions, Sato Hideaka frowned deeply as he looked at Uchiha Kaoru, who had volunteered to fight.
" Uchiha Kaoru...? Oh well, one more person won't hurt." (To be continued.)