Of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, the one most likely to choose disarmament was undoubtedly Sunagakure.
Even though the Third Kazekage was Sunagakure's leader, he had to admit that compared to the other four villages, Sunagakure's resources were truly meager.
"This old woman believes the Hokage is doing this to target the Daimyo's Court."
After thinking for a moment, Chiyo said, "The village's previous efforts were not wasted. A rift has appeared in the relationship between the Land of Fire's daimyo and Konoha, and that has caused Konoha financial problems."
"Hiruzen Sarutobi is forcing the daimyo's hand!!!"
"It seems Konoha's finances really are in poor shape."
After saying this, the Third Kazekage could not help revealing a self-mocking expression. Konoha's finances were in poor shape, but how much better could Sunagakure's be?
The reality was that Sunagakure was in an even worse state, wasn't it?
Konoha still dared to force the daimyo's hand. Did Sunagakure dare to pull that stunt?
No.
Although the Third Kazekage would not bow and scrape before the Land of Wind's daimyo, he did not dare force the daimyo's hand either.
"Chiyo, can we still hold on?"
Chiyo glanced at the Third Kazekage and chose silence.
She could not answer that question.
Because Sunagakure truly could not hold on any longer.
Even with support from the Daimyo's Court, they had merely lasted a little longer. Konoha's front line was still steadily advancing deeper into the Land of Wind.
And at this point, Sunagakure was already finding it difficult to organize an effective defense.
In the end, it all came down to money.
It was not as if Sunagakure had no shinobi who could fight. No matter how severe their casualties were, they were still one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. They could not possibly be