The Third Kazekage understood that although Konoha was currently facing pressure from multiple sides, Sunagakure's internal situation was not stable either. In particular, many issues still needed to be dealt with in the newly occupied territory of the Land of Rivers.
Although the Land of Rivers was extremely rich in resources, with vast amounts of farmland and mineral deposits, the consolidation and governance of these new territories had yet to be completed. Rashly starting another war could place the village in danger by forcing it to fight on multiple fronts.
The Third Kazekage also remembered the peace treaty signed with Konoha. If he broke the treaty now, not only would Sunagakure's international reputation suffer, but the conservatives within the village might also waver.
Furthermore, Sunagakure had only recently gone through its war against the Land of Rivers, and the village's ninja forces still needed time to recover.
Therefore, despite the growing pressure from the war faction, the Third Kazekage stood by his judgment and decided to continue observing the situation, temporarily taking no military action against Konoha.
He believed that the storm sweeping through the Ninja World would only grow larger. Once the situation became clearer, it would be more advantageous for Sunagakure to act.
His strategy was to avoid being dragged into the quagmire of war before they were fully prepared.
The Third Kazekage's decision quelled some of the unrest within Sunagakure while also buying the village more time to consolidate its existing gains.
However, beneath the war clouds shrouding the Ninja World, Sunagakure's future remained full of uncertainty.
Konoha's Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, was filled with complicated emotions after receiving the battle reports from the front.
While the news of victory from the front brought him a measure of comfort—especially Uchiha Ying Yue's tremendous achievements in battle against