"Worthy of the Third Kazekage."
If the plan above could truly be carried out, the Second Shinobi World War would very likely come to an end.
The plan was simple. Konoha would pretend to continue fighting Sunagakure, escalating the war further and making everyone believe that Konoha and Sunagakure had truly gone all out against each other.
But that was only on the surface. The real objective was to secretly dispatch shinobi to the Land of Lightning. When the time came, the enemy would estimate their numbers, and they could use that information gap to catch them completely off guard.
"This plan is perfect, but what role will Sunagakure play in it?"
His snake-like vertical pupils stared at Chiyo. Sunagakure's habit of going wherever the wind blew was infamous among the Five Great Shinobi Villages. He could not guarantee that they would not stab Konoha in the back again, just as Mist shinobi had suddenly appeared during the attack on Amegakure.
"Rest assured. When the Kazekage formulated this plan, he had already made up his mind. If it succeeds, Sunagakure will obtain what it wants."
Chiyo was not angered by his suspicion and patiently explained it to Orochimaru.
"I cannot agree immediately. Such an important matter must be reported to the Hokage."
It concerned the Second Shinobi World War and, even more so, the direction of the war on Sunagakure's front lines.
After stepping outside with Uchiha Yū, Orochimaru turned to look at the tents behind them and spoke with clear wariness.
"Yū, how much of this do you think is true?"
"At least ninety percent."
Uchiha Yū weighed the gains and losses in his mind before laying out the war's possible direction.
"Sunagakure's strength has currently been damaged. They swallowed part of Amegakure's territory, but they must endure Hanzō's