If they could do it all over again, Sunagakure would never have allowed the Land of Wind Weapons Shop to set foot in the village. Then none of the subsequent troubles would have happened, and the other side would not have grown so powerful that it was impossible to shake off.
As Ebizo listened to the two discuss, he recalled how the Land of Wind Weapons Shop had infiltrated every aspect of the village. Ebizo, who had originally planned to peacefully enjoy his retirement, could only hurry over with his sister. Once the two had analyzed the dangers involved, Ebizo added appropriately:
"Should we be more discreet? That way, they won't resort to underhanded tactics behind our backs. If they truly decide to fight us to the bitter end, Sunagakure's road ahead will become even harder."
Pushing them too hard could easily bring about the opposite result.
Aside from holding vast amounts of capital in Sunagakure, the Land of Wind Weapons Shop's business spanned the entire Land of Wind. To put it bluntly, if they were determined to fight to the bitter end, the Land of Wind Weapons Shop might be wounded in the end, but Sunagakure would be the one that died.
The most crucial decision fell upon the Third Kazekage, giving the Kazekage a headache. In the end, he gritted his teeth and said:
"There's no need to be discreet! They will certainly notice any methods we use in secret. But if we want to break free from this dependence, we must expand other channels of acquisition. The village does not belong to the Land of Wind Weapons Shop. It belongs to us Sunagakure ninja!"
The unwavering resolve in his eyes spoke of the Third Kazekage's determination. Though the two were Kazekage advisors, true authority still rested in