Was Konoha under pressure for supplies?
There was pressure, but not nearly as much as Sunagakure faced. Konoha's foundations were there for all to see, and the Land of Fire's prosperity was no joke.
Once they placated the daimyo, Konoha could directly gather supplies from across the Land of Fire for the war effort.
The Land of Fire's daimyo would not refuse this.
After all, the war was closely tied to him. Only by winning could he save face and fight for greater benefits.
Besides, Konoha was not taking the supplies for free.
Could the Land of Wind's daimyo support Sunagakure the same way?
That would be difficult. Even if the Land of Wind's daimyo was willing to help, the Land of Wind's national strength was what it was. The level of support simply could not compare.
On top of that, the Land of Wind's harsh environment had left supplies scarce. With winter approaching, transportation pressure would multiply.
"So the natural advantages are on our side."
Orochimaru eagerly pulled out a map and pointed at it.
"Compared to Sunagakure, the village can transport supplies with far less effort, and our war potential is greater. Sunagakure is already beginning to show signs of weakness."
"They have nearly exhausted both their personnel and supplies."
"So, what do you plan to do?"
Weakness did not mean Sunagakure would be defeated. At most, their front lines would keep contracting as they were beaten back step by step.
It was simply impossible to crush Sunagakure in one wave.
The smile on Orochimaru's face gradually faded. With a serious expression, he spoke to Jingyi in an imploring tone.
"Jingyi, I need your help. More precisely, I need your puppets. I remember you still have a batch of puppets I made. Since they are consumables, it is