Danzo After frowning and thinking for a while, he slowly nodded.
The current situation is indeed not very clear. It is said that a war is very likely to break out, but as long as it does not get to that point, no one dares to make a 100% conclusion. Fourth Raikage is indeed a representative of roughness and mania, but after all, he is the shadow of a village.
Many times, especially when it comes to this important strategic judgment moment for Ninja Village, they naturally cannot make corresponding judgments based on superficial factors alone. During this period, more observation is the most important.
"Then leave those Kusa Ninja to my Root, including the subsequent infiltration missions, and let Root be responsible for it. I will definitely collect as much information as possible on that day in the shortest possible time!"
Danzo is still the same.
After Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep look at his close friend, he finally nodded slowly. After all, it was just a batch of Kusa Ninja. It was considered his responsibility to give it to Root.
"Well, but Danzo, you have to remember not to exceed a certain limit. These Kusa Ninja will still have a very important role and significance in the future!"
Just remind Danzo verbally.
Don't let it get too messy!
"Humph, don't worry!"
Danzo is also Responded who snorted hard.
"Shikaku, do you have any other suggestions?"
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen himself had made a decision in his heart before calling these people over, he still wanted to hear if his close friends had any other opinions or better ways!
The same goes for calling Shikaku and Inoichi to come over.
After all, I am getting older.
Sarutobi Hiruzen Sometimes I still worry about whether I have made any omissions.
"Yes, Lord Hokage, I think the Five Kage Summit you proposed is better to be proposed jointly with Lord Kazekage, how about? If possible, you can also contact Mr. Mizukage. I think in this way, no matter it is Lord Raikage, or Lord Tsuchikage, should have a higher probability of accepting the proposal, and regarding the issue of Two-Tails, Lord Hokage might as well make some comments to Lord Raikage."
Shikaku has also been prepared in advance.
Although his idea was very different from Sarutobi Hiruzen's at the beginning, since Third Hokage had already put forward his opinion, Shikaku naturally would not talk too much about his own plan. He would just focus on Sarutobi Hiruzen's plan and add some more.
It's not that Shikaku wants to hide his secrets. To put it bluntly, Shikaku's current family and personal status do not allow him to have even the slightest willfulness. It's just because Uchiha Clan broke away from Konohagakure.
And after experiencing the last Hyuga Clan Byakugan incident.
The atmosphere in the village and the relationship between the Ninja Clan have become very subtle. It is impossible to say that after the Uchiha and Hyūga incidents happened one after another, there was no trace of resentment and fear in the village!
Original Work is inevitable, let alone this life?
It can only be said that Konoha F4 in Original Work really had a good life. There were no major problems, allowing them to transition to the next generation and grow up. Sarutobi Hiruzen also died fighting for Konoha. At least his posthumous reputation was saved!
But it's different in this life.
Shikaku himself can notice that the atmosphere in the village is now more serious and tense than before!
This is one of the biggest reasons why Shikaku desperately hopes that Jiraiya or Tsunade can come back and inherit Hokage Position!
If you want these Ninja Clans in their Konohagakure to work together again, it is difficult to do it with today's Lord Hokage!
Shikaku In daily life, you need to be careful in your words and deeds!
This is not only for himself, but also for them Ino–Shika–Chō Trio!
Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally doesn't know what Shikaku is thinking deep in his heart. It can be said that in terms of IQ alone, there is probably no one in this world who can surpass Nara Shikaku!
It is even more impossible for Sarutobi Hiruzen, who is already old, to see through Shikaku's thoughts.
"Well, this is indeed very reasonable. Then the contact with Sunagakure and Kirigakure will be handled by you, Shikaku. In addition, Inoichi, pay close attention to the movements of Kumogakure and Iwagakure. Once there is any change in the two villages, report it to me as soon as possible! No matter when!"
I still feel that Ino–Shika–Chō Trio, headed by Shikaku and Inoichi, will still stand by his Hokage side and firmly support his Sarutobi Hiruzen, after hearing Shikaku's suggestion, his eyes lit up, he nodded lightly with a touch of satisfaction, looked at Shikaku and Inoichi and said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Inoichi and Shikaku also suddenly lowered their heads and responded to Responded.
If possible.
Sarutobi Hiruzen really don't want to see a new round of Shinobi World War break out. They Konoha need time to recover.
But this does not depend on Konoha.
But it depends on the attitude of Iwagakure and Kumogakure.
But even if there is only a slight possibility.
This Third Hokage is Konohagakure who will try his best to fight for it and then take action.
And at this moment.
Far away in Kumogakure in the northeastern corner of the mainland.
It's just a little bit slower than Sunagakure and Konohagakure, but it's a lot faster than Kirigakure. The moment the specific news is received.
That one Fourth Raikage A instantly entered the rage mode.
"Hundan!"
"Bang!"
The Thunder Marsh that bloomed.
There was a strange aura that permeated the whole body.
Under one palm.
"Crack!"
There was a crashing sound, followed by a 'whining' from the desk that had just been replaced not long ago.
Burst from the middle!
"Crash!"
The fragments broke and fell, and the dust flew into the sky.
Facing that 'sudden death' desk, Fourth Raikage A's body was filled with an extremely dangerous aura.
Make all the Kumo Ninjas around feel trembling!
at this moment.
Even Ai's most trusted secretaries, Mabui and Samui, dare not speak easily. They know very well how terrifying their own Lord Raikage can be when they are angry!
Usually at this time, there is Dodai who can give me some advice.
But now, the only character who could restrain his Raikage A is no longer there, and is even likely to be dead.
It is true that no one can dissuade his Lord Raikage at the critical moment.
Want to say something.
But when they met Fourth Raikage's extremely fierce eyes, Mabui and Samui couldn't help but tremble, and they took the initiative to swallow the words that came to their lips!
No one dares to touch their own Lord Raikage in this situation!
Just looking at a pair of obviously white eyes, but you can see a ray of crimson emerging from the depths of the eyes, is enough to understand how angry this Lord Raikage is at this moment!
"Fenghe! Go to Cloud Lightning Canyon immediately and call Bi back!"
"Samui, immediately order the whole village to enter a state of full combat readiness. Within ten days, I will see the army ready to set off at any time! Do you understand!?"
A decision made in anger.
When I heard the command issued by my own Lord Raikage.
Mabui, Samui, and some other Kumo Ninjas were all frightened and wanted to admonish their own Lord Raikages, but no one dared to speak at this time.
"Yes, Lord Raikage!"
Samui, who was called by Fourth Raikage, and another middle-aged man could only bow and bow immediately in response.
War is coming!
This is the common consciousness of all Kumo Ninjas in this Raikage exclusive office at this moment, including Mabui and Samui. This is actually a foreseeable result. Originally, our Ninja Village planned to attack Iwagakure two years ago!
This special operation is a rehearsal for war!
The initial plan was to see the results of this operation to decide whether the Ninja Village should launch the war immediately or postpone it for a period of time. To put it bluntly, the war itself is inevitable. The difference is only sooner or later!
But now the special operations team has suffered a huge failure!
Not to mention the ordinary Kumo Ninja below, the most important thing is that the fall of Dodai, Darui, and Two-Tailed Jinchuriki together is a heavy loss. This is a result that Kumogakure and Fourth Raikage cannot accept!
war!
Only war!
Only by completely defeating Iwagakure on the battlefield can all this be undone!
Of course, the furious Fourth Raikage A did not completely get carried away and lose his mind. He knew very well that at this time, the more he needed to make a correct judgment.
"In addition, Mabui, immediately send a note to Konoha and Sunagakure, telling them that as long as they are willing to send troops together, all conditions can be negotiated!"
Not to mention the power Iwagakure had exposed before was enough to make them Kumogakure feel fearful and troublesome!
In this action.
The successive falls of Dodai, Darui, and Yugito were a wake-up call for Fourth Raikage, even though he didn't really believe that Uchiha Shōji could be strong enough to jointly defeat the two 'Tailed Beast'! He preferred to believe that the monster was not as strong as it seemed.
And his own Two-Tails Matatabi lost because he was restrained by Mangekyō Sharingan.
But you still need to make all the necessary preparations!
Sunagakure I won't mention it.
In the previous strategy, there was a plan to unite Sunagakure to besiege Iwagakure, but now they want to take Konohagakure with them!
Even if you pay a certain price for it.
Fourth Raikage is also willing!
As long as Iwagakure can be defeated!
The price you pay now can be recovered twice as much in the future!
In this aspect, Fourth Raikage A can still carry it very clearly, and when Mabui heard the command of Fourth Raikage, the worry on his face became much calmer.
Because from here, it can be seen that although Lord Raikage is angry, he has not really lost his mind.
"Yes, Lord Raikage!"
Just to be sure of this.
That's enough.
Mabui was really worried about his Lord Raikage, regardless of it, he just wanted to lead the army and attack Iwagakure directly.
"Hmph! Iwagakure! Uchiha Shōji! I will definitely make you regret it!"
After the subordinates Mabui and Samui left respectively.
Fourth Raikage A's face also became extremely ferocious again, and terrifying thunder and lightning bloomed from all over his body!
At this moment, the power of this Fourth Raikage is fully revealed.
This proud Fourth Raikage will not believe how strong Uchiha Shōji is. After all, he is just a young boy under 20 years old!
Mangekyō Sharingan or Tailed Beast appears so strong because of its restraint effect!
As for the so-called Susanoo!?
Fourth Raikage also has enough confidence to defeat him with one punch!
This military action must be launched immediately.
It can be said that almost as soon as Fourth Raikage gave the order, on the last day of the new year, the entire Kumogakure war machine started to rotate!
Although Fourth Raikage A and Dodai were planning to attack Iwagakure as early as two years ago, some corresponding preparations also started from that period. Before this special operation, it can be said that all the necessary conditions before the war are already in place!
But after all, the transfer of personnel cannot be accomplished overnight!
The most important point is that Fourth Raikage still needs to wait for the reaction from Konoha and Sunagakure.
One after another.
We have to wait here for at least another three to five days.
Of course, during this period of time, Fourth Raikage would not wait around. While he first issued an order to mobilize the border defense forces and gathered them together first to guard against the sudden attack on the Iwagakure side, he also dispatched the most elite investigators from Anbu to conduct further searches!
Fourth Raikage really feels that Uchiha Shōji can't really achieve that level by himself!
There must be something fishy here!
In addition, he did not forget to send a special person to issue a declaration of war to Iwagakure, or the threat was more accurate.
There is a lot of content.
But it boils down to just three points.
1. Return Dodai, Yugito, Darui and others intact.
2. Iwagakure must compensate them Kumogakure for a series of losses.
3. Hand over the culprit Uchiha Shōji!
If not.
That is, only war can solve everything!
Just like what Kumogakure did to Konohagakure two years ago.
That time, Konoha, led by Sarutobi Hiruzen, expressed their submission, but this time the same trick was used on Iwagakure, but it would have absolutely no effect.
Because Ōnoki is not Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Not to mention that Shōji is about to become the next Tsuchikage of his Ninja Village. He is one of the most important beings in the village. Even the most ordinary Iwagakure Ninja and Ōnoki will never be able to do such an act of losing power and humiliating the country.
Don't say that your own side is in charge, it was you, Kumo Ninja, who invaded first.
Even if his own ninja village is arrogant and unreasonable.
But Ōnoki is definitely 'helping relatives but not caring'!
This is also the measure and courage that a village leader must have. Even if he is a guilty person, I can only judge him myself, and I can never leave it to outsiders to deal with it!
And it was also when Konoha, Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and most importantly Kumogakure received the news one after another and started to act accordingly.
Shōji just happened to return to Iwagakure with Yugito, who was controlled by him, and three little ones!
The problem at Kusagakure has been completely solved.
Moreover, Iwatetsu also led the reinforcements to re-station at Kusagakure. After the situation stabilized, Shōji naturally had no need to stay there any longer.
With two people, Akatsuchi and Iwatetsu, in charge, they are enough to deal with most problems.
Ōnoki also issued an order for Shōji to return to his own ninja village after learning about the situation!
Because after what happened this time, Ōnoki can guess the next plans of the major ninja villages with his toes!
He also needs to deal with an important matter that has become a settled matter before this!
That is the Fourth Tsuchikage succession ceremony of Shōji!
"Eh? Did you mean tomorrow?"
Shōji, who had just returned to the village, heard that Lord Tsuchikage of his family actually planned to hold his own succession ceremony on the first day of the new year as originally planned. With Shōji's self-cultivation, he couldn't help but widen his eyes and asked with a hint of surprise.
"Well, the arrangements that need to be made have been prepared before. It is said to be a celebration, but in fact it is a necessary ceremony and process, and it will not take too much time!"
Ōnoki said with a slight smile.
"But, Lord Third, isn't this period inappropriate? Kumogakure is very likely to start a full-scale war immediately. Do you think it would be more appropriate to postpone it later?"
Shōji also had a look of hesitation on his face. After a slight pause, he continued to speak.
"It is precisely because of this period that it is the most suitable."
Ōnoki looked at Shōji with a gentle look and said in the most firm tone.
"Shōji, it's time for Iwagakure to usher in a new era! And you are the one who can lead Iwagakure to glory!"
Although according to general thinking, it is not suitable to change the Kage when a full-scale war is likely to break out in Ninja Village. After all, it is not something like the sudden death of the previous Kage. When the previous Kage is still alive, 99% of this situation will require the abdication and succession ceremony of the Kage after the war!
And looking at it from the worst perspective, you can even consider in advance that if the war fails, the previous shadow can shoulder all the responsibilities and then abdicate, so that the new shadow can take over without any burden.
For example, the abdication of Third Hokage and the ascendancy of Fourth Hokage have such a subtle meaning in them.
However, Shōji or Ōnoki.
But will not consider such a possibility.
fail?
No kidding!
With the current power of Iwagakure, unless the power of the whole world is really gathered to encircle and suppress, other people don't know, Shōji and Ōnoki still don't understand the current power of their own Ninja Village!?
Therefore, there is no need to worry about timing or anything like that.
The key point still depends on your own decision.
When Shōji looked at Ōnoki, he could clearly see the full trust and expectation in the pupils of his own Lord Third Tsuchikage.
Shōji also became clear at this moment.
The face became very solemn and serious again.
Shōji took two steps back, with the most respectful attitude, facing Ōnoki, who was kneeling on one knee, with his head slightly lowered, and said sonorously and forcefully, "Yes, I will definitely not disappoint your expectations. Iwagakure will definitely reach the top of Shinobi World and become a unique existence in this world!"
"Yeah!"
He looked at the young man kneeling in front of him.
Ōnoki's pupils were full of gentleness.
Since taking over the responsibility of the village from his teacher Second Tsuchikage Mu more than thirty years ago, Ōnoki has been working hard and sleeping day and night, fearing to live up to the expectations of First and Second!
It is precisely because of this persistence and caution that Iwagakure has been able to prosper step by step in the past thirty years, approaching Kumogakure and Iwagakure. However, as it grows older, there has been a problem that has been very troubled by Ōnoki in the past ten years.
That is the issue of selecting his successor——Fourth Tsuchikage!
Even the best son of his own - Kitsuchi, in the eyes of the past Ōnoki, has very obvious character flaws!
If only his stupid son could make Ōnoki more satisfied, Ōnoki would have abdicated long ago and let Kitsuchi succeed Fourth Tsuchikage!
You must know that even before Third Shinobi World War was opened, Ōnoki himself was almost sixty years old!
He has long since passed his peak as a ninja and has begun to decline!
Although because of the super destructive power of Dust Release and the exclusive Light-Weight Rock Technique of his own Ninja Village, Ōnoki can soar in the sky.
The comprehensive combat power is still at the Strong Kage level.
But after all, as we get older, it's still easy to feel inadequate!
This is why when I first heard that the Uchiha family had left Konohagakure, I wanted to join Iwagakure.
Ōnoki will make a decision so decisively!
For this Third Tsuchikage, this is the choice of fate.
What happened later proved the correctness of Ōnoki's judgment beyond any doubt. Now they, Iwagakure, have entered the most prosperous period in the history of the village.
He Ōnoki can also choose the best successor!
With the New Year's bell about to ring.
The news that Lord Fourth Tsuchikage's succession ceremony will be held on the first day of the new year quickly spread throughout the village.
The moment the ordinary people of Iwagakure heard the news.
First he was stunned.
Afterwards, they came one after another with varying degrees of excitement. To know that the previous succession ceremony of their Iwagakure, Tsuchikage, has to be traced back to the time when Second Tsuchikage Mu succeeded more than forty years ago!
Third Tsuchikage Onoki succeeds Tsuchikage moment.
Because Second Tsuchikage had just died in battle and the village was in chaos, naturally there was no possibility of holding any succession ceremony. The same was true for Sarutobi Hiruzen at this point.
Even after the village stabilized later, Shinobi World returned to a peaceful situation.
Ōnoki has also been sitting in the position of Tsuchikage for a long time, so there is no need to hold it again!
So, for the people of Iwagakure.
This is the second Tsuchikage succession ceremony in Jiancun.
Moreover, the candidate for Fourth is Uchiha Shōji, who is now famous above Shinobi World!