Blood Transfusion

"Just as expected, Konoha wasn't as simple as we thought."

The Third Kazekage looked over the latest intelligence regarding the battle with Amegakure and the decision to let Kirigakure ninja enter afterward.

This battle had not dealt the Sand ninja severe losses. Thanks to Puppet Technique and poison, their greatest losses had been in supplies.

"Konoha is surrounded by powerful enemies. The Second Shinobi World War has officially begun. Continuing the alliance would certainly benefit us, but it does not serve Sunagakure's interests."

Chiyo sat beside the Third Kazekage, considering the course of the war and how to secure greater benefits for the village.

In the war with Amegakure, all three sides had suffered losses. Although Sunagakure had been the first to join the conflict, it had withdrawn quickly. Having preserved its strength, Sunagakure naturally harbored ambitions.

"Then tear apart the alliance."

Seated at the center, the Third Kazekage clasped his hands as he pondered an important matter, then finally turned to Chiyo beside him and said:

"Invade Konoha alongside the other villages and seize vast stretches of land. If we cannot hold it, then seize their supplies!"

"Yes!"

Konoha's Hokage Office.

As he read the latest intelligence, even the good-tempered Third Hokage could not help slamming his hand against the desk in fury.

Only Danzo remained hidden in the darkness, speaking in an icy voice:

"You should have listened to me then. Once Konoha's strength weakened, this so-called alliance would crumble at a single blow. They will stop at nothing to seize Konoha's wealth."

"Have Hatake Sakumo hold back the enemy. I will take Root's personnel and assassinate them!"

At this stage, Danzo had completely immersed himself in darkness, yet everything in his heart was still for Konoha. When crisis came, he, as one of the Hokage's senior officials,