"They disappeared at the same time, then appeared at the same time?"
"Yes! Is there a problem?"
Uchiha Yan turned his gaze to the Third Hokage. "I want to see all the intelligence on every country from the past three years, including the Land of Iron and the Land of Crafts.
"For the Four Great Countries, I want grain prices, cloth prices, paper prices, and the state of people's livelihoods."
"We have intelligence on the villages, but not those price fluctuations!"
"Then send people to investigate. Have them ask around about current prices..."
Before he could finish, Kakashi walked in wearing a mask, a scroll in his hand.
"Intelligence from Lord Jiraiya!"
"Bring it here!"
The Third Hokage felt a faint unease. Uchiha Yan was acting strangely today, and now even Jiraiya had sent intelligence. This was the first message he had sent back in years.
The Third Hokage quickly scanned the intelligence and sighed. "Yan, you were right. War is coming!
"Kumogakure's main force has already entered the Land of Tea under Killer B and Dodai's command. They could enter the Land of Fire at any moment."
"No! There's more. There has to be!"
Uchiha Yan's heart pounded. He knew this feeling. It happened every time something major occurred.
"Kirigakure! They must be making a move too. Kumogakure wouldn't dare fight Konoha alone. They must have allies."
"Whether they do or not, we have to prepare for Kumogakure first."
With that, the Third Hokage addressed Kakashi. "Notify every shinobi clan head and department head to attend a meeting."
"Yes!"
"Yan, we still need to drive Kumogakure back as quickly as possible. You and Inabi will go this time. Shisui will stay in the village."
"All right! A swift resolution would be best at a time like this. I'll go