Granny Chiyo pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Lord Kazekage, this means that the Shinobi World pattern will face a reshuffle again. Konoha's strength is affected by If it is severely damaged, its influence on Land of Fire will also be weakened. This may be an opportunity for us at Land of Wind to get rid of the oppression of Land of Fire and strive for more resources."
Ebizo added, "But at the same time, it may also trigger a new war. Third Shinobi World War has just ended. Our Sunagakure is severely weakened and cannot withstand another large-scale conflict. Especially, our Jinchūriki..." He did not He kept talking, but Rasa understood what he meant. The newly born Gaara, as One-Tail Jinchuriki, is the hope of Sunagakure's future strength, but there is really no way to go to war now. You can't let a child less than one year old go to the battlefield...
Rasa tapped the table gently and fell into deep thought. Sunagakure is located in a barren area with a lack of resources. It has always been restricted by Land of Fire. Especially after Third Shinobi World War, a large amount of resources were exploited. and the right to take over the task. Konoha's weakness is indeed a rare opportunity. But he also knows that Sunagakure's strength is far inferior to Konoha and Kumogakure. Acting rashly will only lead to disaster.
"We cannot sit still and wait for death." Rasa finally spoke, with a hint of determination in his voice, "But we cannot act rashly. Immediately strengthen the investigation of the border, especially the area bordering Land of Fire and Land of Earth. At the same time, pay close attention to the movements of Konoha and the reactions of other great ninja villages."
He looked at Granny Chiyo: "Lady Chiyo, you have rich experience and connections in Shinobi World. I hope you can represent Sunagakure and secretly contact some small countries and neutral forces to test their attitude. If possible, we can try to establish some secret alliances to cope with future changes and prevent Konoha from making a big fuss over their Hokage deaths."
Granny Chiyo nodded. "I understand. I will use my connections to find out the direction for Sunagakure."
"As for Shimura Danzō..." Rasa's eyes turned cold, "If he escapes to Land of Wind territory, there is no need to show mercy and he will be captured directly. But it must be done secretly. The Konoha information he possesses is of extraordinary value to us."
Konoha, once the most powerful symbol of Shinobi World, is now shrouded in a heavy haze. The trauma caused by Nine-Tails' Attack is not just the ruins of villages and innocent lives. The loss of life. On a deeper level, it is the collapse of faith and the breaking of pillars. The sacrifice of Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze is like a bolt from the blue, tearing open a huge crack in the tenacity and confidence that Konoha Ninja are proud of.
Inside the village, emotions of sadness and uneasiness permeated the streets. The noise and laughter of the past were missing from the streets and alleys, replaced by whispers and frowns. The children of the Ninja Academy lost a bit of innocence in their eyes. Instead, there is confusion about the future. Those ninjas who have fought bloody battles on the battlefield also seem a little at a loss at this moment. They are used to Hokage guiding the direction like a lighthouse, but now the lighthouse suddenly goes out, and the road ahead is dark.
What is even more suspicious is that at the same moment that Hokage died in the line of duty, Konoha's consultant elder Shimura Danzō also defected. This news was like adding salt to the wound, putting Konoha's cohesion under unprecedented test. Flow Rumors are growing in the dark like poisonous snakes. Some people speculate that Shimura Danzō is inseparable from Nine-Tails' Attack. Some people think that this is his conspiracy to take advantage of Hokage Position. No matter what the truth is, Konoha's trust foundation has been shaken.
Senju Chen was walking in the village, and he looked at the villagers who were grieving for losing their loved ones, and at the ninjas whose eyes were full of confusion. The death of Minato Namikaze was an unexpected change for him, but the defection of Shimura Danzō was like a gift from God.
The establishment of the Public Security Department allowed him to legitimately intervene in the core of power in the village.
"Senju Lord Chen, Council of Elder Advisors's meeting is about to begin."
A Public Security Department ninja reminded him respectfully behind him.
"Yeah." Senju Chen responded softly.
In Konoha High Command conference room, the atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed like it could drip water.
At the large long table, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, the two consultants Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, as well as the patriarchs of various major families, including Hyuga Hiashi, Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, Chōza Akimichi, etc., all sat down. Everyone's face was full of exhaustion and worry.
The pipe in Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand seemed a little heavy at the moment. He took a deep breath, and the smoke he exhaled hovered in the air for a long time, just like the lingering shadow of Konoha at this moment.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Senju Chen: "Little Chen, you are in charge of the Public Security Department, and you must have a deeper understanding of the situation inside and outside the village. Can you first report to everyone the reaction of Shinobi World countries to Konoha at this moment, and the whereabouts of Danzo?"
Senju Chen is wearing the uniform of the Public Security Department, looking capable and calm. Although he is still young, no one here dares to underestimate him. After all, he is not only the only bloodline of the Senju Clan, but also the newly established minister of the Public Security Department, who holds the most important intelligence and security powers in the village.
Senju Chen nodded slightly, took out a scroll from his arms, and laid it flat on the table.
In fact, he had already mentioned this information at the internal meeting of Council of Elders before this meeting. Now he is just letting more people know about it.
"Yes, Lord Third. According to the Public Security Department's summary of intelligence from various countries, the current Shinobi World situation is extremely complex, and it can be described as an undercurrent."
He pointed to the marks on the scroll and began to report one by one, "First of all, Land of Lightning Kumogakure. Fourth Raikage A has an ambiguous attitude. Due to his alliance with Konoha, his son has been sent to express his condolences to Fourth Hokage.. But according to the information we have, Third Raikage A is very ambitious. His move, in addition to expressing courtesy, more importantly, should be an opportunity to find out the truth about me, Konoha."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became more solemn. Even ally Kumogakure was secretly testing Konoha. Then other ninja villages must be more ready to take action.
"Land of Water Kirigakure, and his Fourth Mizukage Yagura's words and deeds are extremely weird. He seems to be happy to see the turmoil in Konoha. However, intelligence shows that Kirigakure is secretly spreading rumors, claiming that the traitor Shimura Danzō assassinated Fourth Minato Namikaze, causing him to die in battle, so he defected."
"What?!" Mitokado Homura suddenly slapped the case, eyes wide open, "Kirigakure is so despicable! This is shaking the foundation of Konoha!"
Mitokado Homura's sudden slap made Senju Chen, who was speaking, look sideways at it.
Look at this person, this is what he calls a politician, this is a good actor. His reaction, if Senju Chen hadn't known that he had already spoken about this at the Council of Elders meeting, at first glance, I would have thought that he was so angry because he heard about this for the first time.
Senju Chen ignored the showman Mitokado Homura and continued to read the information in his hand.
"Land of Earth Tsuchikage Ōnoki of Iwagakure showed great vigilance and strategy. He denied the rumors that Danzo assassinated Hokage, thinking that it was someone who He is adding fuel to the flames and intends to dismantle Konoha. He has instructed to strengthen border security and sent spies to track Shimura Danzō with the intention of obtaining confidential information about Konoha from him."
"Land of Wind Sunagakure's Kazekage Rasa is also worried about the outbreak of war, but he also sees an opportunity to get rid of Land of Fire's oppression. He has begun to secretly contact other small countries and neutral forces, trying to establish a secret alliance to cope with future changes and prevent Konoha from making a big fuss over the death of Hokage."
"To sum up, although the major ninja villages maintain restraint on the surface, they are all spying on Konoha's weakness and trying to gain benefits from it."
Senju Chen paused to let this information settle in everyone's mind. Because if Konoha does not handle this matter well, the entire Shinobi World situation may indeed face the possibility of reshuffling.