"Not optimistic? Why don't Raikage tell me what makes you not optimistic?"
A middle-aged man's voice reached everyone's ears, and the representative of the Land of Earth visibly became excited.
That's Ōnoki's voice!
They all turned to look at the entrance, and what they saw was Ōnoki floating in mid-air!
"I could hear the Raikage's loud voice even when I was outside!"
"What's wrong? Did something happen?"
As soon as he entered, Ōnoki turned his attention to the Raikage.
Even on the eve of the plan's launch, the two still had to engage in a verbal battle.
Now that he has come here, it's impossible that he doesn't know about Uchiha Makoto's appearance and annihilation of the Cloud Ninja.
Of course, this is the Cloud Ninja's stronghold, so he couldn't have come alone.
"Lord Mizukage!"
The representative from the Land of Water exclaimed in surprise, with Kaguya Takeori and Utakata standing behind Ōnoki.
In response to her representative's exclamation, Kaguya Takeori simply nodded slightly.
The moment Ōnoki learned that Uchiha Makoto had appeared, he contacted the Mist Ninja and flew over "simultaneously" with Kaguya Takeori.
One relied on a secret technique, while the other relied on Utakata's bubbles.
Fortunately, the two arrived at just the right time!
Raikage snorted coldly and waved for the others to leave.
He didn't respond to Ōnoki's provocation at all, but instead looked at Kaguya Takeori, the youngest of the three.
"Has the Mizukage not yet decided on a way to restrain Konoha?"
Raikage spoke, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.
He was still quite at ease with Ōnoki, but when questioned about the severely injured Kirigakure, the evasive Mist Ninja kept coming.
Upon hearing this, Ōnoki also turned his gaze towards Kaguya Takeori.
If the Kirigakure doesn't do what they're about to do, wouldn't that mean the Mist Ninja is getting all the benefits for free?
Good fortune may not be shared among everyone, but misfortune must be shared equally!
In response to their questions, Kaguya Takeori glanced at them nonchalantly before finding a seat and sitting down on her own.
Once she was seated, she spoke slowly and deliberately, "According to our initial plan, we Mist Ninja chose to launch a surprise attack on Konoha, so the subsequent operation will naturally be a surprise attack on Konoha."
"As for the selection of personnel to launch a surprise attack on Konoha..."
Kaguya Takeori glanced sideways at the two men, whose faces had darkened after being intimidated, and said with a smile.
"Naturally, it's the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Kirigakure."
"Hehe!"
"The current Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist Ninja are probably not even elite Jonin, right?"
"A few Jonin think they can conquer Konoha? That's just wishful thinking!"
Ōnoki sneered, his words laced with skepticism.
The Raikage stood by with his arms crossed, observing coldly. What Ōnoki said was exactly what he wanted to say.
Having been Mist Ninja by Uchiha Makoto, do the Seven Ninja Swordsmen still possess enough strength to carry out their mission of raiding Konoha and containing the Konoha?
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist in their prime were more like it!
"Indeed! It would be almost impossible for the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist to complete the mission on their own!"
Unexpectedly, Kaguya Takeori nodded in agreement.
"What if we add Jinchūriki as well?"
Upon hearing this, the room fell silent, and both the Raikage and Ōnoki looked at Kaguya Takeori with scrutinizing eyes.
Their attack on Uchiha Makoto was a full-scale effort; even the Jinchuriki, a Tailed Beast, who is naturally countered by the Mangekyou Sharingan, were all brought along by each of them.
Regardless of what the daimyo said, they always left one Jinchūriki to guard their base, lest their good teammates sneak in.
Why does this person seem so unconcerned?
Is this new Mizukage a gambler, simply arrogant, or a fool?
If that's the case, perhaps they can put their plan to deal with the Mist Ninja on the agenda!
"Wrong!"
Thinking of the two Jinchuriki of their respective ninja villages, the Raikage frowned, realizing a blind spot.
"The Three-Tails of Mist Ninja doesn't have Jinchūriki, but according to the Mizukage, Mist Ninja should have two Jinchūriki!"
"I just don't know who the Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails is?"
The Raikage's words made Ōnoki realize this point he had just overlooked.
Utakata's bubble is different from Ōnoki's; it can carry people. If they're going to fight, it should come along too.
Surely the Mist Ninja wouldn't send the Three-Tails, who's not good at running away, on a thousand-mile raid on Konoha?
If that's the case, then it's not called a surprise attack on Konoha, it's called handing over Tailed Beast to the enemy!
But when he thought about what Kaguya Takeori just said, Ōnoki was unsure.
The person in front of you is, after all, named Kaguya, so it's normal for her to be a little crazy.
"Yes, I wonder which one of the Mist Ninja became the Three-Tails Jinchūriki, and how they were able to become the main force in the encirclement and Uchiha Makoto!"
Ōnoki's eyes flickered with thought as he tentatively asked.
"It wasn't the Three-Tails attacking Uchiha Makoto! It was the Six-Tails attacking Uchiha Makoto!"
Kaguya Takeori shook her head and said something that put Ōnoki on guard.
"I plan to send the Three-Tails to participate in the Battle of Kannabi Bridge to relieve some of the pressure on the Rock Ninja!"
Kaguya Takeori speaking, the Raikage and Ōnoki's opinion of the Mist Ninja changed slightly.
This is a very smart choice!
Before the battle, the Mist Ninja dispatched the strongest Tailed Beast in the village, leaving them speechless and further elevating the Mist Ninja —look, we Mist Ninja are going all out!
But what is the truth?
Not only can the Mist Ninja use the Three-Tails to launch a counterattack against Konoha, but after the Three-Tails has played its role effectively, they will also have powerful individuals to help them seal the Three-Tails more effectively!
Otherwise, if any problems arise later, the Mist Ninja could hold the Rock Ninja responsible!
Given that it's still wartime, the Rock Ninja have no choice but to accept it reluctantly!
Afterwards, the Mist Ninja could use their contribution to Kannabi Bridge as an excuse to have a perfect reason to intervene in the Kannabi Bridge area!
"The Mist Ninja have quite the cunning!"
After Kaguya Takeori a deep look, Ōnoki didn't say much about the Mist Ninja's plan.
With the Kannabi Bridge in his hands, the Mist Ninja will have no chance to interfere!
As for the rest, just inform the ninjas at the front lines and ask them to keep an eye on things.
"Hehe, I'll have to rely on Ōnoki- senpai for guidance then!"
Kaguya Takeori didn't care about Ōnoki's attitude and gave the answer she had rehearsed beforehand.
Uchiha Makoto didn't stay in Kirigakure for nothing!
"Snort!"
Ōnoki snorted coldly, his face dark as he sat down with his arms crossed.
This junior in front of him had repeatedly tried to intimidate him, making him lose face!
After dealing with Tsuchikage, the Ōnoki, Kaguya Takeori turned her attention to the Raikage.
"I vaguely heard them say a while ago that Lord Raikage wanted to open the Box of Ultimate Bliss?"
Kaguya Takeori straightened her expression and asked seriously.
The "they" here refers to the representatives from various countries who went out earlier, and it was also the representative from the Land of Water who told her this before leaving.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ōnoki turned his head to look at the Raikage.
Opening the Box of Ultimate Bliss, which is said to "grant all wishes," is no small matter!
The powerful figures behind them must be going crazy!