In the Third Shinobi World War, no one could remain untouched. Ōnoki understood this well. If he waited any longer, he would become the enemy of the other villages, so it was time to choose a side.
Compared to Kumogakure and Kirigakure joining forces, with Sunagakure constantly harassing Konoha along the border, Ōnoki believed that Konoha had the strength to deal with these troubles.
However, they still needed to fight for the corresponding benefits. After repeated urging from the other side, Ōnoki finally issued a top-secret document and had it delivered to the Hokage's office at once.
Compared to the minor commotion caused by the newspapers in the village, this matter concerned everyone present and, even more importantly, the course of the war. Hiruzen Sarutobi took out the document and said gravely to his three companions:
"Ōnoki has stated their conditions. They are willing to deploy a large force to help us encircle and destroy Kumogakure, but they have also made a demand. We must lure out the Third Raikage, and Iwagakure will be responsible for killing him."
The Hokage's seemingly casual words struck the ears of those present like a thunderclap. They all understood that if this succeeded, it would bring enormous benefits to both sides. However, the problems involved were extremely troublesome. Danzo was the first to voice a different opinion:
"Setting aside whether we can lure out the Third Raikage, the key question is whether Iwagakure has enough ninja and sufficient capability to kill him. And the Raikage's deployment is no small matter. It concerns Orochimaru's front, and there are also a number of powerful ninja at his side."
Although Danzo was publicly recognized as the darkness of the shinobi world, one thing could not be denied: his methods and scheming were among the very best in