Ōnoki said gravely, "We need to find allies. Kumogakure, Kirigakure, and even Sunagakure must unite with us. If we continue fighting separately, Konoha will defeat us one by one. Only by joining forces can we defeat Ying Yue and his Konoha ninja."
"What if Sunagakure continues to stand by and do nothing?" another ninja questioned.
"Sunagakure's Third Kazekage is a smart man." Ōnoki sneered. "He'll weigh the pros and cons and understand the benefits of an alliance. If he still refuses to act, we'll find a way to create an opportunity that forces his hand."
After the meeting, Ōnoki began secretly contacting the Kage of the other ninja villages, discussing the possibility of forming an alliance.
Ōnoki knew full well that Ying Yue had become the greatest source of instability in the Ninja World's future. If he could use this chance to unite the other villages and suppress Konoha, the balance of power in the Ninja World would change once more.
On the front lines between Kumogakure and Konoha, the situation took a new turn when the battle report from Kirigakure reached the Third Raikage A.
The report clearly stated that Uchiha Ying Yue had appeared on the battlefield against Kirigakure. That meant Ying Yue, the backbone of Konoha's front line, was not here. The Third Raikage A immediately realized this was the perfect chance to attack Konoha.
"Ying Yue has left this place!" the Third Raikage said coldly, battle intent flashing in his eyes.
Faced with this sudden advantage, he did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately ordered a full-scale assault. "We cannot miss this opportunity. We must crush Konoha's defenses in one blow before Ying Yue can return to reinforce them."
To ensure the attack succeeded, the Third Raikage not only mobilized more troops but also specifically