The benefit of sending people out was that it heightened tension on the front lines, kept Konoha Ninja from noticing the plan, and conveniently lulled their own people into a false sense of security.
After all, some of them had been sent out to die. Given the brutality of war, some ninja would inevitably choose betrayal, and this was also meant to eliminate that possibility.
"If necessary, we should wait for them to launch an attack."
If they attacked and Konoha was forced to respond, it would further lull Kumogakure's ninja and stir up their desire to win.
Sakumo nodded lightly as he listened to Muzan's suggestion. Getting the other side to start the war would not be difficult; perhaps even the death of a single Genin could push the situation into an unavoidable full-scale war.
"Suddenly, I feel like I've grown old. I'm very pleased to see you grow up, and you've been a great help to Konoha as well. I believe you can compete for the position of Fifth or Sixth Hokage."
Hearing Sakumo's reflection, Muzan silently acknowledged the truth of it.
I'm a transmigrator, for crying out loud. If I can't become Hokage, then I'll just follow Orochimaru's example and establish a new ninja village!
Because Sakumo kept increasing the number of men stationed around the perimeter, and did so without any attempt at concealment, Kumogakure remained on high alert.
Especially since they had attacked the Konoha Camp some time ago, further deepening the hatred between the two sides.
"Hmph! Those Konoha bastards don't look like they've been beaten down yet! Let me teach them a lesson!"
A was as hot-tempered as ever, though his arm was wrapped in bandages. During his clash with the White Fang of Konoha, Hatake Sakumo's Hatake Sword Technique had struck his