Kazekage's body was shrouded in a curtain of iron needles, but the Iron Sand around him formed a tight layer of protection in front of him. The iron needles hit the curtain wall, making a fine tinkling sound.
Xie didn't think this move could solve Third Kazekage, or in other words, his current idea was to escape. Taking advantage of the brief chaos caused by the iron needle curtain, he suddenly cut off his own legs!
Blood spurted out, his face was stern, and he did not panic at all. The scroll behind him popped out, and the two mechanical legs that had been prepared connected instantly.
Immediately, his body swept back.
Bang! After running rampant and smashing an earthen wall in front of him, he disappeared into the night.
Third Kazekage stood on the roof, quietly looking at the direction in which the scorpion disappeared, without pursuing it.
He put down his hands, and Iron Sand slowly sank back to the ground, like the sea water flowing back at low tide.
A Sunagakure kneeled behind him. "Lord Kazekage, aren't you going to chase me?"
"No need."
Third Kazekage's voice is still calm.
"That's the direction of Land of Rain. You take 500 people there and explore the path first. Just say that you're searching for Sasori of the Red Sands and wait for the follow-up troops to arrive."
"Yes!"
The ninja disappeared.
Third Kazekage turned around and his eyes fell on the tall building shrouded in night in the distance.
That is the residence of Granny Chiyo.
Xie's grandma is also Elders of Sunagakure, and is also the pinnacle of the entire Puppeteer genre.
Early morning, Sunagakure meeting hall.
Third Kazekage is sitting in the main seat.
There was a map of Land of Rain spread out on the long table in front of him. Several routes and key areas were marked with red pens on the map.
After reading the scroll, he raised his head and glanced at the elders present.
"Last night, Sasori of the Red Sands assassinated me and fled to Land of Rain."
The expressions of these elders were stern. Ebizo looked at the silent Granny Chiyo and sighed softly.
"So, Sunagakure will issue an S-level wanted order for Sasori of the Red Sands, and at the same time, send troops to Land of Rain to search for his whereabouts. Do you have any opinions?"
These elders narrowed their eyes.
The real drama is coming.
Now Amegakure now has no Hanzo of the Salamander and is in chaos.
After the battle with Kusagakure, their fragile defense line has completely collapsed.
If Sunagakure sends troops now, they can basically enter Land of Rain's territory without any bloodshed, and even complete the change of regime very quickly.
But some people still hesitate.
"Lord Kazekage, sending troops Land of Rain... is it too radical?
Konoha and Iwa Shinobi probably won't sit idly by."
"Of course they're not going to sit back and do nothing."
Third Kazekage's voice is cold.
"However, we have no choice. We Sunagakure are the weakest ninja village among Five Great Nations. We need people but no one, and we need money but no money.
The most important thing is that we cannot even meet our own survival needs.
If you can get Land of Rain land, you can build factories, expand the population, and become stronger.
Moreover, even if we don't start a war, won't the war start? Since the establishment of Ninja Village, the war has never stopped."
The other elders nodded, indicating that they were right.
Third Kazekage said slowly.
"This time, young people will take on more responsibilities. Pakura will lead the team, assisted by Ebizo, and lead 5,000 people to Land of Rain. I will sit in Sunagakure and go to support in case of emergency.
As for Elder Chiyo, please take a good rest during this period, I will need your help in the future."
Of course, Third Kazekage will not completely scrap a Kage Level strong man because of the problem of Scorpion. He is not the future Fourth Kazekage Rasa, he has more vision, broad-mindedness and government.
There was a moment of silence in the conference room.
Several elders exchanged glances, but no one objected.
Not long after, inside Sunagakure, thousands of sand ninjas began to gather quickly, and a beautiful figure put on ninja armor and was about to lead an army into battle.
Konoha, Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in front of the window, holding in his hand an intelligence scroll that had just been delivered.
The wax seal on the edge of the scroll has been opened, and he has read the content carefully twice. He was silent for a moment, and then put the scroll down:
"Sunagakure really couldn't help but send troops. Target Land of Rain, the forward troops have entered the border."
Standing next to him are Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, both of whom are members of the elders of Konoha.
There is also Danzo, the most arrogant, standing at the farthest place, with a cold tone. "Konoha absolutely cannot sit back and watch Sunagakure directly annex Land of Rain."
If Sunagakure gets those areas, their resource gap will be completely filled.
Counting down will definitely threaten Land of Fire's safety. I propose to immediately send troops to Land of Rain to stop Sunagakure's attack."
Utatane Koharu is an old woman with pale hair. She frowned.
"Isn't it too arbitrary? If you directly fight Sunagakure, other ninja villages will surely seize the opportunity, and Land of Fire's homeland will also be in danger."
"That's the truth."
Mitokado Homura nodded.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, indicating that he understood, then looked at Danzo and asked, "What do you think."
"Hiruzen, you should know the current situation better than me. I still say the same thing, send troops immediately, we must not let Sunagakure become bigger, we must fight them back to Land of Wind!"
Danzo was not even angry, he knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi was not that kind of coward, but a generation Shinobi Hero.
As Shinobi Hero, I will not be afraid of war.
Third did not make a decision directly, but thought about it. After all, this is about war and the peaceful life of countless Konoha families.
"To the east, Kumogakure, is there any movement?"
"According to the news from the spies, Land of Lightning troops on the border mobilized frequently, but they did not cross the border. They may be waiting and watching.
Or maybe he's waiting for an opportunity."
Danzo said.
"In other words, we may be facing hostility from both sides..."
Mitokado Homura said anxiously.
"Isn't that a normal thing? We have never been attacked from both sides. We Land of Fire are in such a position. Since we occupy the land with the most resources, of course we have to bear the greatest risks!"
Danzo all want to call each other a fool.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at them arguing and remained silent.
"Okay, stop arguing."
The three of them fell silent, knowing that Hokage was about to give the final order.
No matter how much they argue, only Hokage can make the final decision.
"Gather the ninjas in the village. I will make the following arrangements. Please take note of them.
First, the village enters level one combat readiness and closes the channels for foreign ninjas to enter.
Second, with Jiraiya as the commander-in-chief, lead 3,000 people to Eastern Front, guard Kumogakure, and issue transfer orders to Hyuga, Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi... and other families to cooperate with Jiraiya to help secure the defense line.
Third, with Orochimaru as the commander-in-chief and Hatake Sakumo as the deputy-commander, he led 5,000 people to Western Front and issued a recruitment order to Uchiha to cooperate with them.
The main task is to enter Land of Rain, block the attack of Sunagakure, and push it back to the territory of Land of Wind."
The war is about to begin again...
It has only been a few years since peace. It is really incomprehensible. Alas, the world is so difficult.
Utatane Koharu sighed silently in his heart.