The ninjas of Sunagakure could not stand by and let this become a done deal, so they offered substantial benefits and asked to join the match. As long as Sunagakure won, the Third Raikage would cancel this alliance and reconsider both sides' terms before making a decision.
The Third Raikage was tempted by the supplies Sunagakure offered. After all, all he had to do to receive so many supplies was let Sunagakure participate and give them a chance. He agreed without much deliberation.
This allowed Sunagakure to breathe a small sigh of relief, and they went back to prepare for tomorrow's match.
Orochimaru soon received the news as well and immediately rushed to the Third Raikage's office.
"Lord Third Raikage, we already agreed on this. How can you change it so casually?" Orochimaru said anxiously as soon as he entered the office.
"Orochimaru, there's no need to worry. Sunagakure came to give us supplies for free. How could I refuse? Besides, it's now a three-way battle. Our two villages can simply join forces and knock them out. We'll earn a batch of supplies in the process, so why not? Even if the unexpected happens and Sunagakure wins, I only have to pretend to reconsider, then sign the alliance agreement anyway. I guarantee it won't affect the alliance, so why not?" the Third Raikage explained unhurriedly.
After hearing the Third Raikage's explanation and guarantee, Orochimaru had no choice but to leave, though he cursed inwardly, What an old fox. He wants to win the match and take Sunagakure's supplies too.
The Third Raikage had agreed to Sunagakure's proposal because he intended to kill two birds with one stone. Kumogakure was the party both sides wanted to curry favor with, so naturally, in a three-way match, the other two villages would fight