As the third generation Kage who rose to power almost at the same time.
Ōnoki actually doesn't think highly of Sarutobi Hiruzen. Of course, this refers to Sarutobi Hiruzen after his old age. At the beginning of his succession, Sarutobi Hiruzen's power and reputation were higher than those of Shinobi World. To surpass the third generation Kage in each village, even Ōnoki, including the young Third Raikage, cannot compare with Sarutobi Hiruzen, let alone Third Kazekage and Third Mizukage, who have almost no sense of existence.
And this was obtained by Sarutobi Hiruzen with his own strength and ability.
Including his title Shinobi Hero.
It is not something that is boastful and self-proclaimed, but is actually recognized by Shinobi World. Sarutobi Hiruzen, who is proficient in the seven-series Ninjutsu, at that time, did indeed have a faint Shinobi World has the trend of being the first person in it, and Sarutobi Hiruzen in his youth is really qualified to suppress people like Ōnoki and Third Raikage in frontal combat!
Second Hokage just died in battle.
Konoha fell into a chaotic situation.
It was also thanks to Sarutobi Hiruzen's decisiveness and iron-blooded methods that we were able to gradually stabilize and then gradually embark on the road to recovery.
Let's just say that from the time Sarutobi Hiruzen took over, at least until the end of Second Shinobi World War, this Third Hokage is worthy of being called Shinobi Hero and Konoha is worthy of being called a hero.
Because Second Hokage Tobirama Senju died in battle and was besieged by major ninja villages, Konohagakure, which was almost on the verge of decline, really relied on Sarutobi Hiruzen to rise again. These are the shining points of Sarutobi Hiruzen that cannot be ignored!
At that time, Sarutobi Hiruzen was regarded as the biggest rival, the most feared, and the most admired existence by Ōnoki.
But the turning point starts from the end of Second Shinobi World War!
After the prime of life, Sarutobi Hiruzen gradually became unbearable as he entered old age. In the past ten years, Sarutobi Hiruzen made several decisions that Ōnoki thought were stupid. Konohagakure also went into decline step by step.
To this day.
Ōnoki has infinitely despised this person of his generation. Of course, it is one thing to despise him. Ōnoki is also very grateful to Sarutobi Hiruzen. Without the miraculous operation of this Third Hokage.
How could their Iwagakure be as glorious as it is today?
In the words of Ōnoki, at least one-third of the credit for the rapid rise of our Ninja Village is due to Third Hokage!
As for the deeper meaning revealed in the words of Third Tsuchikage, who has resigned, Shōji can also clearly distinguish it.
A faint smile appeared on the tip of his eyebrows.
"This is indeed something that Mr. Third Hokage can do. However, I did not expect that Mr. Fourth Kazekage next door would join in the fun."
Shōji nodded first, then glanced at the signatures under the initiative sent by Konoha, and when Fourth Kazekage—Rasa signed the joint statement, he couldn't help but smile.
Ōnoki on the side also raised his eyebrows when he heard this, showing a hint of surprise.
"What? Rasa That kid also signed it?"
There was a lot of surprise in those words.
"Yes, Lord Third. Look, there is Fourth Kazekage's signature below."
Shōji motioned to Yakushi Kabuto on the side and handed the suggestion from Konoha on the table to Ōnoki.
Ōnoki After a cursory glance.
Then he smiled and nodded and said, "It's true, it seems that this Fourth Kazekage is not willing to be lonely. Maybe he will take corresponding actions next!"
There was also a hint of sarcasm in his words.
The intention of this Fourth Kazekage is simply more obvious than the lice on a bald man's head.
The moment when the three villages collided two years ago.
This Lord Kazekage is just ready to take back their Northern Fortress. This time, when he sees the possibility of a war between Iwagakure and Kumogakure, Ōnoki really doesn't believe that this Fourth Kazekage can bear it.
This so-called Five Kage Summit who agrees with Konohagakure may be just a cover!
"Well, this is an expected development."
"So, Konoha, do you want to go down the 'steps' given by Third Hokage? Fourth?"
"Then it's not up to us, Lord Third, but it's up to Fourth Raikage!"
Shōji said with a slight smile.
And it happens to be Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here!
This is almost the message that comes in tandem.
"Lord Tsuchikage! This is the message from Kumogakure! There is also the latest information from Kitsuchi from the border!"
At the moment when Shōji's words just fell.
There was a slightly hasty knock on the door, and then the door was pushed open. A young man Iwagakure Ninja stepped in, knelt down on one knee and saluted, and presented two scrolls with both hands.
Yakushi Kabuto, who was waiting on the side, immediately stepped forward, took the scroll from the hand of Iwagakure Ninja, and then presented it to Shōji.
Shōji first opened the scroll from Kitsuchi. When he saw the content inside, Shōji just raised his eyebrows. Then he opened the information from Kumogakure, and the content came into Shōji's eyes.
Shōji's face instantly turned cold. Instead of being angry, he smiled and said, "What a strong tone. Does this Raikage really think that our Iwagakure is Konoha!?"
Ōnoki on the side saw the change in Shōji's expression.
He also got up by himself and floated to a closer position.
When he glanced at the contents recorded in the two scrolls, the face of Third Tsuchikage, who had just resigned, instantly turned gloomy.
Kitsuchi The information passed on was not bad.
It's just that Kumo Ninja in the border area showed signs of large-scale gathering. This was the expected expansion of Ōnoki and Shōji at the beginning, but when I saw another scroll, it was the official declaration sent by Kumogakure.
The conditions displayed above undoubtedly angered the former Lord Tsuchikage!
Just like what Shōji said just now.
Does this Fourth Raikage really regard their Iwagakure as a weak and bully object like Konohagakure!?
"War if you don't agree!? Huh, do you really think we Iwagakure are afraid!?"
Ōnoki snorted coldly. This kind of threat is something only Sarutobi Hiruzen can take. Ōnoki won't take this kind of thing at all. In Third Shinobi World War before, even Kumogakure That Third Raikage Ōnoki from always killed them at will, but now they just killed one or two hundred Kumo Ninjas and captured one Two-Tails!
This so-called threat seems ridiculous to Ōnoki.
"It seems that there is no need to think about Five Kage Summit or Five Kage Summit. This Fourth Raikage is definitely going to start a war, and there is a high probability that he will take action himself. Lord Third, the village has to ask you to sit down in person. "Zhen, Konoha will most likely not take action at this juncture. I know that Third Hokage very well, but Sunagakure needs to be on guard. I will personally take people to meet that Fourth Raikage!"
Shōji said in a deep voice.
Of course Shōji doesn't know. Before that Fourth Raikage decided to prepare for the war and issued the so-called 'ultimatum' to Iwagakure, he had not received the Five Kage Summit proposal from Konoha. However, Shōji's judgment was not wrong. Based on the character of that Fourth Raikage, even if he received the proposal from Five Kage Summit first, this Fourth Raikage would most likely not accept it!
It should be said that Raikage of all generations were the purest war madmen.
They are the ones who most admire in Five Great Shinobi Villages. Strength is the standard to measure all problems. What is lost on the battlefield must be regained on the battlefield!
Unless the Iwagakure side is really cowardly enough to agree to all the requests made by the Kumogakure side, that is obviously a fantasy, not to mention that if Iwagakure is really such a ninja village that is only superficial and strong on the outside, it will not unfold like that in the beginning!
Therefore, there is destined to be First Shinobi World War between the two great ninja villages!
When there was a high probability that Raikage would personally lead the team on the opposite side, and even Eight-Tails Jinchuriki would also join the team, Shōji thought to himself that he would definitely need to take action again!
Shōji wants to take this opportunity to cripple and hurt Kumogakure all at once!
Lay a solid foundation for the next Shinobi World unification plan.
Using the analogy of the Seven Kingdoms, in the eyes of Shōji, Kumogakure is 'Zhao', Konoha is 'Chu', and Sunagakure, Kirigakure can also be compared to small countries such as 'Han', 'Wei' and 'Yan'. The strategy that needs to be implemented is to weaken the war potential of big countries as much as possible, and then give priority to destroying and annexing those small countries!
This war is the 'Battle of Changping' that needs to be won in Shōji's eyes!
"Well, don't worry, Fourth, leave the village and Sunagakure to me!"
Ōnoki also nodded heavily and responded Responded.
"Yes, Lord Third!"
Shōji also responded with a smile, then turned to look at Yakushi Kabuto: "Kabuto, ask the heads of the departments to gather together immediately and notify the shadow guards to be ready to go at any time!"
"Yes, Lord Fourth!"
On the left side, Yakushi Kabuto, who has fully adapted to the position of Tsuchikage's secretary, immediately bowed and responded with a hint of respect.
Decision made.
Iwagakure was also the person in charge of each department who quickly gathered in response to the order, and Shōji also issued various instructions in a targeted manner!
This time the war.
What Shōji wants is not just victory, but a great victory that can completely defeat Kumogakure. In addition to the deployment of troops, except for leaving some necessary reserve troops and the troops on the southern front without mobilizing!
The remaining troops will follow Shōji, including the most important, more than 3,000 new ninja troops equipped with Chakra Armor and some brand-new combat weapons. Jinchuriki As for, while Rōshi is already on the front line, Han can stay in Iwagakure to prevent Sunagakure from brazenly sending troops at this juncture.
Anyway, there is only one Eight-Tails left in Kumogakure! Two-Tailed Jinchuriki is still under the control of Shōji at this moment.
Not to mention that Shōji alone is confident enough to suppress the cooperation of Eight-Tails Gyūki and Fourth Raikage!
As the heads of each department hurriedly left with Shōji's orders to perform their respective tasks, Iwagakure's huge war machine also started to operate.
at the same time!
In the reply sent to Kumogakure in the name of Shōji, the new Fourth Tsuchikage, not only did he righteously reject a series of requests made by Fourth Raikage, but he also rebuked Kumo Ninja's intrusion in the harshest tone and reversed the claim!
The strong attitude of their Iwagakure side is undoubtedly revealed.
And along with this official announcement, there was also Iwagakure's urgent military mobilization!
Throughout Shinobi World, we clearly realize that the war between the two ninja villages is inevitable!
Especially when they learned that Uchiha Shōji had succeeded Fourth Tsuchikage to become Iwagakure, they were even more certain that the process and result of this war would be extremely tragic!
Two days later, Fourth Raikage, who received the news from Konoha and Iwagakure, first rejected Third Hokage 0 in the coldest tone. The Five Kage Summit motion proposed by was later seen when Uchiha Shōji actually became Fourth Tsuchikage and replied with such "humiliating" words.
This one Fourth Raikage directly entered the full runaway mode.
"Send troops! Send troops! Send troops! This Raikage must crush Iwagakure!"
Fourth Raikage A who no longer wants to endure it.
He also took his 'brother' Eight-Tails Jinchuriki - Killer B, and the mobilized more than 7,000 Kumo Ninja, and headed towards the western front line. He wanted to gather more than 3,000 garrison troops originally stationed there, and a total of over 10,000 troops to launch an all-out war against Iwagakure!
Of course, this number of troops is far from the limit of Kumogakure. With Kumogakure's current background, if he really wants to go all out, he can still send an army of at least six to seven thousand people. However, Fourth Raikage will not use these forces unless it is absolutely necessary!
Because these personnel are to be assigned to Land of Hot Springs and the eastern seaboard to guard against Konoha and Kirigakure, especially the latter, who is obviously colluding with Iwagakure, even if Fourth Raikage A does not really believe that Kirigakure will cooperate with Iwagakure.
But necessary precautions are still indispensable!
And because of the long sea border between the two countries.
These forces are enough to defend themselves. Fourth Raikage A really doesn't believe it. Kirigakure dares to take risks and directly crosses the ocean to attack them Kumogakure!
At most, it's just an attack by a small group of troops!
The remaining strength is enough to deal with all unexpected situations!
The Kumo Ninja army of more than seven thousand soldiers, led by Fourth Raikage A, marched toward the border adjacent to Land of Lightning and Land of Earth.
Such a massive march.
It was impossible to hide it, or to be more precise, the moment Fourth Raikage led the army from Kumogakure, investigators from various countries learned of it immediately, and this information was quickly transmitted back to their respective ninja villages.
The leaders of the ninja villages in various countries also responded immediately.
The first to react were the small countries Land of Iron and Land of Sound close to the northern Xinjiang region. They also immediately stated that they would remain neutral and not participate in the fighting on either side.
And Rasa, who was far away in Sunagakure, was also at the moment when he received the message.
The judgment was made immediately.
He immediately ordered his ninja village to launch emergency mobilization. Once the frontline Iwagakure Ninja army shows even a slight decline, or if Konoha takes the initiative to participate in the war, Rasa will definitely lead his own ninja village army to launch a battle to take back Northern Fortress!
Master Fourth Kazekage has been waiting for such an opportunity to the point where he can't wait to see it!
As long as you have a certain degree of certainty, you will definitely not miss this Fourth Kazekage.
Correspondingly, Kirigakure took limited actions of a "passive" nature. Although Shōji himself knew very well, don't expect too much from Kirigakure to really send many troops to help!
But in the spirit of not using it, it's free of charge.
It's also an intention that can attract some attention!
Before Shōji set off with his own army, he once again sent a request for support to Kirigakure through official channels!
Terumi Mei also agreed directly without saying a word. Anyway, it was not really asking them Kiri Ninja to go to the front line to fight, they were just sent to the army to demonstrate their power, Terumi Mei has no worries at all. No matter how weak they Kirigakure are, they are still one of Five Great Shinobi Villages. This courage and decisiveness are still not lacking in Terumi Mei!
It can even be said that Terumi Mei is mentally prepared to actually send troops to fight to a certain extent. If you have not witnessed it with your own eyes, you will not understand the power of Uchiha Shōji. The previous has passed away. Mizukage Karatachi Yagura, Terumi Mei who is the current Mizukage, or Genji who has experienced the power of Shōji directly!
At least from the perspective of their Kirigakure, unless there is a big accident, or Konoha, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure can really be closely united, otherwise, today's Iwagakure is invincible!
And can Three Great Shinobi Villages be closely united?
This is a question that doesn't need an answer!
Because the answer has been presented countless times in history!
If these great ninja villages could really be trusted, Konoha would have been razed to the ground long after the death of Hashirama Senju!
How can it still exist in the world!?
Therefore, Terumi Mei and Genji have sufficient reasons to believe that the current Iwagakure is absolutely impossible to be defeated by other ninja villages.
Now Uchiha Shōji, whom they considered invincible, has taken the position of Fourth Tsuchikage.
It can be predicted that the next Iwagakure will become stronger than before.
Just as Konoha won three consecutive victories over Shinobi World War and reached the top of the Jōnin world, the next step is to enter the era of Iwagakure.
It is only right to follow the pace of Iwagakure.
As for other unexpected issues?
Let's wait until the accident happens!
Rasa and Terumi Mei each made the judgment that they thought was most suitable for their Ninja Village without any hesitation.
But Konohagakure is in the central area of the mainland.
But he fell into an indecisive situation again.
No reason, just because the old habit of Lord Third Hokage happened again. At first Sarutobi Hiruzen thought that his Five Kage Summit proposal could at least slow down the pace of the war a little!
After all, Kirigakure declined the proposal to also issue Five Kage Summit.
But Sunagakure agrees!
Sarutobi Hiruzen thinks that Fourth Raikage can think about this no matter what, right?
Even if a fight eventually breaks out, the extra buffer time will be enough for them to collect more intelligence and see the situation more clearly.
Unfortunately, the result far exceeded Sarutobi Hiruzen's expectations.
I really didn't even get a day's buffer time.
The most important thing is that the front leg has just recognized Sunagakure of Five Kage Summit. When the back leg sees the Iwagakure and Kumogakure armies setting off, they are also making military preparations in full swing!
This makes Sarutobi Hiruzen very helpless.
Why don't these like peace and tranquility!?
But no matter how helpless they are, facing the new round of Shinobi World War that is about to break out, they Konoha must also make a clear attitude!
After all, he is joining the war!
Or just sit back and watch!
If he goes by his past attitude and experience, this Third Hokage will definitely choose to stand by and watch the battles in his own ninja village. He will avoid them whenever he can. Even if it costs more, he still wants to achieve peace!
How could he easily get involved in the wars in other ninja villages?
However, when the news came that Uchiha Shōji became Iwagakure Fourth Tsuchikage, Third Hokage was immediately silenced.
A boy who was considered by Konoha F4 to be the most insidious and dark among the evil clan has now openly become one of Five Kage. Don't look at the Uchiha Clan who successfully joined Iwagakure after leaving Konoha.
Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately announced that Konoha and Uchiha Clan had 'peacefully broken up'!
But what the truth is, even a fool can see it.
Originally, Uchiha Clan was thriving in Iwagakure, driving Iwagakure to become stronger and stronger. It was already a slap in the face of Konoha. Now, there is actually a shadow of Uchiha. This is a great shame for Sarutobi Hiruzen!
It even denies the existence of Third Hokage himself!
Sarutobi Hiruzen are all such emotions.
Not to mention Shadow of Konoha, who has a more gloomy and rough personality!?
"Iwagakure must be targeted! Immediately issue a warning to Iwagakure. If Uchiha Shōji is not allowed to abdicate, we Konoha will declare war on it! Uchiha Clan's shadow!? This is an absolutely unacceptable result! This is a provocation to us Konoha! The most severe sanctions must be imposed!!!"
It was almost at this moment that the news came.
Shimura Danzō was the one who rushed to Hokage's Office aggressively in the first place and pushed open the door with all his strength. This Shadow of Konoha also looked at the superior with an unprecedented ferocity. Sarutobi Hiruzen, who is in the position, said such words that were obviously stupid, but they perfectly fit Danzo's character and completely showed Danzo's mentality at the moment.
He Shimura Danzō hasn't touched the corner of Hokage yet!
Why can that nasty kid Uchiha Clan become Tsuchikage!?
He absolutely cannot accept such a result!
send troops!
Troops must be sent!
Send troops immediately!
If Iwagakure doesn't give an explanation and change the movie, they Konoha will definitely fight to the death with Iwagakure!
This is the strongest and true will of Shimura Danzō under the overwhelming anger!