With the Uchiha Clan's actions, the timeline on the Sand Ninja Village front seemed to become extremely tense, and everything looked like a storm was brewing.
With the increasing number of immigrants to the Land of Wind, the two nearby smaller countries, the Land of Rivers and the Land of Rain, were overjoyed to receive them.
Meanwhile, various factions, through their own channels, have learned, either actively or passively, that Hiruzen Sarutobi has requested the Uchiha clan to quell the anger of the daimyo, but the Uchiha seems unwilling...
As the third day arrived, all the forces in the Shinobi World turned their attention to the Sand Ninja front.
The outcome of this day might be the turning point of the Third Shinobi World War!
"Is the Uchiha Clan really going to attack Sand Village?"
Inside the command tent of the Sand Ninja front, Jiraiya, facing Uchiha Makoto, asked with a worried expression.
"Isn't it a good thing that the Uchiha's participation in the war directly eliminated the Sand Village, allowing everyone to return home before the Spring Festival?"
"Furthermore, you should know that our current attack is authorized by the Hokage!"
Uchiha Makoto stared intently at the intelligence report in his hand, answering casually.
"Well!"
Jiraiya sighed heavily.
He was so troubled because he knew that the Uchiha was acting on Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders!
He wasn't stupid; he knew perfectly well that the Uchiha's attack on Sand Village was a trap set by the Konoha High Command for the Uchiha!
The Uchiha's defeat provided Konoha High Command's leadership with an excuse to use the Uchiha's massive business empire to feed the daimyo of various countries. However, this will inevitably create irreparable rifts within Konoha!
Uchiha succeed, then the situation will be even worse!
If the Uchiha wins, not only will the Sand Village be expelled from the ninja world, but will the Uchiha Clan, having wiped out the Sand Ninja, become complacent and only satisfied with destroying one ninja village?
These Red Eye will definitely turn their attention to the remaining Five Great Shinobi Villages!
Moreover, the Uchiha Clan's prestige would undoubtedly be the highest in Konoha at that time, and coupled with Uchiha martial prowess, the next Hokage would likely be born from the Uchiha Clan!
Uchiha becomes Hokage, not only will the Five Great Nations suffer a bloodbath, but Konoha's core strength will also be wiped out!
That's right, I'm talking about the Sarutobi Clan!
"Well!"
As he was thinking this, Jiraiya unconsciously sighed again.
This dilemma is really giving him a headache!
"Jiraiya, the vice commander!"
Uchiha Makoto's cold voice rang out.
"Please don't make those disgusting noises!"
Jiraiya looked up and met Uchiha Makoto's disapproving gaze, then awkwardly nodded in agreement.
"Snort!"
Uchiha Makoto snorted coldly and lowered his head to continue analyzing the intelligence.
Seeing this, Jiraiya glanced at the dozen or so Uchiha inside the main tent, sighed inwardly, and walked out of the command tent on his own.
There is no place for him here anymore.
But where else could he go?
Jiraiya stepped out of the main tent, he looked at the entire encampment, which was truly mobilized for the war, and unusually, he fell into a state of confusion.
Let's go Tsunade!
Jiraiya Tsunade of Hiruzen Sarutobi Sannin, known as one of the Legendary Sannin, but was actually a woman who indulged in gambling, prostitution, and drugs.
Yes!
Tsunade has always been a better student than him since childhood, so perhaps Tsunade has some good advice!
Having made up his mind, Jiraiya headed towards Tsunade's Earth Flow.
Due to Tsunade's hemophobia, Tsunade only accompanied the army as a "medical deterrent" against Chiyo's poison, and Tsunade hadn't even treated the wounded for a long time.
'This is probably why the teacher made Tsunade the commander-in-chief. It provides an excuse for Tsunade to stop making Tsunade abilities.'
Jiraiya pondered this, he continued walking towards Tsunade.
Thanks to the Uchiha taking over the Sand Ninja front, Tsunade has been extremely free these past few days.
Tsunade is currently enjoying a rare moment of rest.
When Jiraiya stepped into Tsunade's office, he saw Tsunade having a drink.
"Tsunade!"
Jiraiya frowned and spoke with a complicated expression.
"Oh, Jiraiya?"
Hearing the voice, Tsunade looked up and greeted him, her voice slightly slurred with drunkenness.
"Come! Sit here!"
Jiraiya didn't refuse and sat down opposite Tsunade.
There were already two empty bottles of sake on the table, Tsunade was battling it out with the third.
"Tsunade, it's still wartime, and the situation is uncertain. You should drink less!"
Seeing Tsunade drinking alone, Jiraiya could no longer suppress his emotions and spoke up to dissuade her.
"Ha?"
Upon hearing Jiraiya's words, Tsunade tilted her head back and looked at Jiraiya with a strange expression.
"I didn't drink that much!"
Tsunade spoke, she held a bottle of sake in one hand and pointed at Jiraiya with the other.
"Something's not right with you!"
"You know very well that these things mean nothing to me!"
Bang!
Tsunade slammed the bottle down on the table, rested her elbows on the table, and leaned forward slightly.
What trouble have you encountered?
Tsunade asked Jiraiya, but her attitude was very certain.
Meeting Tsunade's gaze, Jiraiya nodded somewhat dejectedly.
"Judging from your expression, it probably isn't too difficult. Come on! Tell me, and I'll use it as a snack with my drinks!"
Tsunade spoke casually, but it made Jiraiya's lips twitch.
As expected of Tsunade?
"The Uchiha Clan plans to attack the Sand Ninja this afternoon, and I'm feeling a bit lost."
Jiraiya said directly.
"Isn't this great? Anyway, no matter what, it won't affect you or me!"
Tsunade spoke, she lowered her head and poured herself another cup, making it impossible for Jiraiya to see her expression.
Jiraiya's heart sank slightly upon witnessing this scene.
"But no matter which side wins, it won't benefit Konoha!"
"I... I don't know what to do!"
Jiraiya said, one hand supporting his forehead, his face full of exhaustion.
Tsunade, upon hearing Jiraiya's words, showed some disdain.
"Since they love to fight amongst themselves, let them fight it out!"
Why do you care so much?
After Tsunade finished speaking, she picked up her full wine glass and drank it all in one gulp!
"That's easier said than done!"
Jiraiya shook his head, refuting Tsunade's words.
"My friends, my comrades, everything I have is in Konoha!"
"I'm really worried!"
Seeing Jiraiya's agitated expression, Tsunade simply sipped her sake. For her, Konoha, which held everything she had, was now just something that existed only in her dreams.
The Konoha of today is merely a place of eternal sorrow for her.
But seeing Jiraiya's state, Tsunade decided it would be better to offer him some comfort.
"Don't put yourself in such a difficult position, there are always unexpected things that might happen!"
"Real?"
Jiraiya looked at Tsunade with tears in his eyes, his expectation evident in his expression.
"Yes! Really!"
Tsunade nodded affirmatively, her attitude very sincere.