After all, Konoha kept the matter of handing over the Uchiha Clan Head and the Uchiha Grand Elder a secret, as it was not a glorious thing for Konoha, so they naturally chose to keep it a secret.
As for the Kumogakure, Ziyun cooperated with Konoha and chose to keep it a secret.
Having already received all the benefits, helping with this small matter is fine, especially since the Konoha High Command has also helped Kumogakure quite a bit.
Otherwise, why would Mikoto, Kushina, the Senju Clan, and the Uzumaki Clan —forces originally belonging to Konoha —have joined Kumogakure?
Moreover, Orochimaru, the Uchiha Clan, and Minato Namikaze are very likely to come and surrender next, and Ziyun should help them with this small favor.
After a heated discussion, the conclusion reached by the Iwagakure leadership was quite simple.
Regardless of Kumogakure's purpose in this attack, as long as they dare to attack Iwagakure, Iwagakure will dare to retreat.
After so many years, Iwagakure has finally recovered from the devastation of the Second Shinobi World War, Ōnoki has no desire to have any further conflict with Kumogakure.
This is also an advantage of Iwagakure – Ōnoki has been the Tsuchikage for decades, is very familiar with the Shinobi World, has personally experienced the power of Yeyue Ziyun, and knows how terrifying Kumogakure is.
On the other hand, Sunagakure was not as peaceful as Ōnoki's village.
" Fourth Kazekage, if Kumogakure intends to attack us, we'd better retreat."
Upon learning of the Kumogakure's actions, Chiyo and Ebizo immediately went to the Fourth Kazekage to speak with him.
" Elder Chiyo, why would the Kumogakure attack us? We have no grudge against them. I won't believe you unless you provide a reason."
The Rasa now very swollen.
Because Sunagakure has gained a significant advantage in its recent clashes with Konoha, his reputation as the Fourth Kazekage has soared once again.
Moreover, Sunagakure has already invaded the Land of Fire; if they go a little further in, they could invade Konoha.
By then, let alone securing his position as the Fourth Kazekage, he might even have to relinquish his teacher, the Third Kazekage, as the " Strongest Kazekage."
" Rasa, are you deliberately going against us? The Shinobi World doesn't care about hatred, only interests."
" The Kumogakure has already subdued the Konoha. If they make a move now, it definitely won't be against the Konoha, it will be against us or the Iwagakure. Do you know how powerful the Kumogakure is?"
Chiyo said this without giving Rasa face.
Chiyo now strongly suspects that Hiruzen Sarutobi must have secretly made some kind of deal with the Kumogakure, otherwise why would the Kumogakure suddenly take action?
"Hmph, Elder Chiyo, your words are nothing but speculation. What evidence do you have? What right does Kumogakure have to attack Sunagakure?"
Rasa was extremely dissatisfied. Now his reputation had skyrocketed, and he was on par with Chiyo and Ebizo.
After all, Sunagakure has been on a roll lately, winning battle after battle, and he is no longer too afraid of the threat from Chiyo and Ebizo.
"And even if the Kumogakure dares to attack, I dare to repel them! Even if Yeyue Ziyun himself comes to the battlefield."
Rasa was extremely confident in his own strength; he had truly become arrogant.
After all, Rasa was considered a genius of Sunagakure.
Even geniuses have a bit of arrogance. He was young and had never personally witnessed Ziyun's prowess during the Second Shinobi World War; he had only heard of Ziyun's legends.
Every day was like this, so Rasa naturally felt that Ziyun wasn't that great. Of course, he also felt that he could go toe-to-toe with Ziyun.
" Rasa, I think you're incredibly stupid, but you can't gamble with the lives of Sunagakure ninjas. If Kumogakure attacks us, we must retreat."
Chiyo's face darkened completely. Was Rasa really an idiot?
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You can't even beat Minato Namikaze, yet you dare to challenge Yeyue Ziyun? You'll die without even knowing how.
"Hmph, Elder Chiyo, I am now the Kazekage. Everything is governed by my orders. You only have the right to offer suggestions, not the right to make decisions."
Rasa snorted coldly, "Now I've decided that we must fight this war to the bitter end, to secure enough benefits for Sunagakure, and even Kumogakure cannot stop us!"
"Hateful!"
Chiyo was furious, but there was nothing she could do to stop Rasa, given Rasa current high reputation.
In just a few days, Mikoto and Kushina had led the Kumogakure army to the front lines.
" Ziyun, should we take action now?" Kushina asked Ziyun.
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"No need. Just wait for Konoha to make a move. They're the ones who asked us for help, so of course they should make the first move."
Ziyun wasn't in a hurry to act. After all, no matter how strong the Kumogakure was, there would still be casualties. It would be better to let the Kumogakure Konoha Ninja help them withstand the casualties in the first phase.
Upon receiving news that Kumogakure had arrived at the main battlefield, Konoha quickly followed suit.
"Now that Konoha has made its move, it's time for us to make ours too."
Kushina, unable to wait any longer, led a thousand Kumogakure Iwagakure army.
"Damn it, Kumogakure really came for us."
Seeing Kushina leading the Kumogakure troops charging towards them, Ōnoki's face was filled with rage.
Once the Kumogakure made its move, the battle was essentially over, because the Iwagakure dared not confront the Kumogakure head-on.
"Father, what should we do?" Kitsuchi asked from the side.
"What else can we do? Retreat! Tear a hole in the Konoha Ninja's ranks!"
Ōnoki snorted coldly and made a decisive decision.
He didn't want any possibility of friction with Kumogakure. Iwagakure wasn't Konoha; it couldn't withstand Kumogakure's repeated provocations.
So Ōnoki led the Iwagakure ninja in a full-scale attack to break through Konoha's lines, creating an opening before retreating.
In contrast, Sunagakure, led by the brainless Fourth Kazekage Rasa, actually engaged in a direct confrontation with Kumogakure.
"Has the Sunagakure gone mad? They actually dared to launch a surprise attack?"
Seeing the Sunagakure Ninja's actions, not only Mikoto, but even Ziyun was somewhat stunned.
While Kirigakure is undoubtedly at the bottom of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, Sunagakure isn't much better off.
They actually dared to launch an attack on Kumogakure and Konoha? Don't these people have brains?
" Rasa, I think you've really gone mad!"
Chiyo hadn't expected that Rasa would launch an attack after seeing Kumogakure.
Chiyo was now itching to rush up and beat Rasa up, then dismiss him from his position Kazekage on the spot.
How could I have chosen such a scoundrel to become the Fourth Kazekage?
However, it was too late to say all this now. Chiyo understood that after this battle, Rasa would be able to secure his position Fourth Kazekage, but she couldn't let Rasa die in vain with the Sunagakure ninja.
Chiyo had already prepared for the worst. She still held immense prestige in Sunagakure, so Chiyo led a group of Elite Jonin a direct retreat.
These Jonin included Pakura, a ninja who used the Scorch Release.
If Rasa dies, I can then promote Pakura to the position of the next Kazekage.
"That wretched old hag, Chiyo."
Rasa glared at Chiyo and a portion of the retreating Sunagakure with a malevolent look.
Chiyo's gesture took away at least half of the Sunagakure Ninja, including most of the Elite Jonin.
It seems Chiyo is trying to use this tactic to force him to obey her orders to retreat.
But the more Chiyo acted this way, the less likely Rasa was to retreat; on the contrary, he wanted to prove his strength.
"Everyone fears the Fourth Raikage Yeyue Ziyun, but I'm not. If I can defeat the Fourth Raikage, then I can probably take down not only the Kazekage, but also Chiyo and Ebizo."
Rasa made his decision: he would attack Kumogakure anyway, to prove his strength.
However, this time Rasa didn't encounter Ziyun, but instead met the Cloud Kumogakure Ninja led by Mikoto.
"You go deal with the other Sunagakure Ninja, I'll handle the Fourth Kazekage."
Mikoto didn't look down on Rasa; on the contrary, she respected him. She wanted to deal with the Fourth Kazekage herself.
After all, the opponent was Kage Level powerhouse, and Mikoto hadn't read the original work, so she didn't know what level Rasa's strength was.
So Mikoto unleashed Susanoo the moment they met.
The complete Susanoo, just by standing in front of Rasa, is enough to inspire fear.
"What... what kind of Ninjutsu is this?"
This was the first time Rasa had ever seen Susanoo. Its mountain-like size and immense Chakra left Rasa completely stunned.
At first glance, Rasa knew why Chiyo was so afraid of Kumogakure.
Such a terrifying thing, who could defeat it? Probably only the God of Shinobi Hashirama Senju, and Madara Uchiha could.
"Get out of the way! Lady Mikoto is unleashing her power!"
"No matter how many times I see it, it always feels incredibly terrifying, like seeing a god."
Upon seeing the Perfect Susanoo, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist led the Kumogakure ninjas to keep their distance, fearing they might be caught in the crossfire.
Swish, swish, swish!
Mikoto showed no mercy, wielding the Susanoo's greatsword and slashing at Sunagakure and Rasa.
With a single strike, hundreds of Sunagakure Ninja met their demise.
"Are those Sunagakure Ninja all idiots? They're all standing so close together even when they encounter Susanoo," Juzo Biwa sneered.
"They must have been terrified, after all, this is the first time these country bumpkins have ever seen Perfect Susanoo."
Hozuki Mangetsu said calmly, recalling the first time he saw the Perfect Susanoo, which was no better than the Sunagakure ninjas and Rasa.
"Retreat! Everyone retreat!"
Susanoo to defend against Rasa using Magnet Release, but he was already severely injured. Another blow would likely kill him on the spot.
Even the most brain-dead person would realize at this point that Kumogakure was no match for Sunagakure.
Even if we include Iwagakure), it's still impossible.