Third Raikage: We'll Cover the Costs-Who Will Join the War?

Sunagakure was dirt poor now. Going to war was out of the question.

Unless someone was willing to send over a blood transfusion and give the village a massive boost.

If they were willing to cover the costs of the war, that would be even better.

Sunagakure was willing to join the war!!!

Kumogakure might not have much else, but it had plenty of money and resources. Give them enough benefits and see whether Sunagakure would be tempted.

With Konoha and Sunagakure threatening them, would Iwagakure dare to go all out in attacking Kumogakure?

Ōnoki would probably have to consider the consequences before giving the order.

Far away in the Land of Lightning, Kumogakure was discussing the very same issue.

Some of the higher-ups questioned what they should do about Iwagakure if the village went to war with Kirigakure.

Right, what about Iwagakure?

Over the years, the village had practically been shitting on Iwagakure's head. If Ōnoki found an opportunity, he would definitely stab them viciously in the back.

"Humph, Iwagakure is nothing to worry about."

The Third Raikage said arrogantly:

"Everyone, don't forget that we have formed an alliance with Konoha. Konoha is our ally, and once the village starts a war, it must stand with us."

"Lord Raikage, I don't mean to question you, but Konoha has only just finished its war with Sunagakure. Can they really start another war for our sake?"

"Even if Konoha is willing, how much war potential do they have left?"

The Third Raikage glanced at the high-ranking official who had raised the question, pondered briefly, then asked in return:

"You think Konoha lacks the potential for war, but do you know how many ninja Konoha has who can take part in a war?"

Konoha's war potential was exhausted because it lacked funds