Armed Forces Department?
Upon hearing Gaara's words, Yashamaru couldn't help but frown.
The Armed Forces Department are different from the Inspection Department; they require the unanimous consent of all five members before a personnel transfer can take place.
It contains the most cutting-edge scientific research achievements.
The exact number of personnel is unknown, their individual combat capabilities are unknown, and their group combat effectiveness is unknown.
Over the past year, there have been very few instances of the Armed Forces Department intervention, making it a highly secretive situation.
With their involvement, dismantling this supply chain shouldn't be a problem.
But what he was concerned about was deploying Armed Forces Department to intervene in the black market.
Will Iwagakure and Konoha interpret this as a signal that Sunagakure is preparing for war, potentially leading to a full-scale war between the Three Great Shinobi Villages?
In his view, the proposal is highly likely to be rejected.
The Reform Society Building.
Several key powers require the unanimous consent of all five individuals to be used.
However, they couldn't convene a meeting of all five members for every little thing, so the Reform Society established a rotating leadership system.
Each month, one member is stationed at headquarters to handle daily affairs, and the other four members are convened to vote on major issues.
Today is Rasa's turn to be on duty.
"Mobilize the Armed Forces Department?" Rasa put down the file in his hand. "Reason?"
Gaara stood in front of the desk and said.
"The Third Elder's testimony indicates that this black market transaction involved Root, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure. Given that the transaction took place in the Land of Rain, it may also involve the demigod Hanzō."
"As a Jinchūriki, it's inconvenient for me to enter other countries, therefore the Inspection Department needs the power to deal with Kage Level combatants."
Rasa's gaze swept over the application file, his brows furrowing slightly.
He was all too aware of the dangers posed by the Armed Forces Department.
The members inside are mostly highly cybernetic and equipped with the most advanced equipment from the Scientific Research Department.
Each of them is no weaker Jonin in terms of strength, and they are all very good at group battles.
Ten people form a team, and each team works together to fight against Kage Level opponent.
However, he usually only engages in simulated battles with Hoshino, Rasa, Gaara, so how effective he will be in actual combat remains to be seen.
This is an opportunity, but after careful consideration, I'd better pass.
After all, once it's put into actual combat, it could expose their true strength, alerting other ninja villages and potentially disrupting the existing power structure.
"The reasons aren't sufficient, and the risks are too great."
Rasa pushed the file aside. "The border standoff isn't over yet. Deploying Armed Forces Department could be seen as a declaration of war."
Gaara insisted, "This operation is crucial to severing the Council of Elders's connection with external forces. If we miss this opportunity, who knows when we'll get another one?"
Upon hearing this, Rasa tapped his fingers lightly on the table.
Gaara's personality is actually quite clear to him; once he's made up his mind about something, nothing can change it.
He was like this even when he was still the Kazekage —stubborn to the core, and he'd love to kill you.
Later, after meeting Hoshino, he became the head of the Inspection Department and became even more meticulous, to the point of being intolerant of any wrongdoing.
I really don't know if that's what he thought, or if it was simply because of Hoshino's request.
But what needs to be said still needs to be made clear first.
"Do you know what the consequences would be if our Armed Forces Department were exposed? The other four major powers would never stand idly by and allow us to possess such power."
"That's why we need to act quickly." Gaara said solemnly, " The Inspection Department will complete the raid, evidence gathering, and evacuation as quickly as possible."
Rasa stared at Gaara for a long time, then finally sighed and pressed a hidden button on the corner of the table.
"In that case, let's proceed according to the procedure."
[Emergency meeting convened: Vote on the Armed Forces Department mobilization]
[Initiator: Gaara, Head of the Inspection Department ]
[Purpose:...]
[Participating members: Rasa, Gaara, Hoshino, Temari, Kankuro ]
The first response came in less than three seconds.
"What happened?"
Temari wiped the sweat from her forehead; behind her was a long line of villagers.
"I'm distributing relief food, what emergency has happened?"
Rasa pushed the file in front of the camera.
" Gaara requests the mobilization of the Armed Forces Department to participate in the border black market raid three days from now."
Temari frowned immediately and subconsciously glanced back at the elderly people and children who were receiving food.
"Now? Using Armed Forces Department during this standoff could trigger a conflict..."
As they were talking, Kankuro's image also came in.
I object.
He didn't even wait for the full details before stating, " The Economic Department is investigating the whereabouts of a batch of Chakra Crystal; taking action now would alert the enemy."
The atmosphere in the meeting room immediately became tense.
Rasa looked at the last empty seat; Hoshino's seat was still dark.
"Where's Hoshino?" Temari asked. "He's never late for these kinds of meetings."
As if in response to her question, the office door was suddenly pushed open.
A puppet with an exact resemblance to Hoshino walked in, its Sharingan still slowly rotating.
"Sorry, the main body is in the lab and can't leave," the puppet chuckled. "You authorize me to vote on your behalf."
Rasa nodded and projected the voting interface to the center.
"Voting begins now! The proposal authorizes the Inspection Department to deploy two tactical squads from the Armed Forces Department to participate in the border operation three days from now."
Temari her hand, "Objection!"
Kankuro followed closely behind, "Objection!"
Rasa then added, "I also object!"
The puppet slowly raised its hand, "Abstain."
Voting has ended.
With three votes against and one abstention, the proposal was officially rejected.
Upon hearing this result, Gaara paused for a moment, then nodded expressionlessly and said, " The Inspection Department will find another way."
The meeting has adjourned.
At that moment, Hoshino suddenly raised his hand, interrupting the group who were about to leave the meeting.
"Etc."
"My Swift Release Puppet is currently on a mission in the Land of Birds, only thirty miles from the border of the Land of Rain! Gaara, you can authorize the Swift Release Puppet to complete the mission."
Hearing Hoshino's words, Gaara nodded slightly. "If Hoshino's Swift Release puppets could help, that would be even better."
He knew the strength of the Swift Release puppet all too well; even Shukaku might not be able to guarantee a victory.
Temari frowned and said, "But that's the border of the Land of Rain, Hanzō's territory."
Hoshino smiled slightly; the information was outdated.
The Land of Land of Rain is now Akatsuki, and it's far more dangerous than that self-proclaimed demigod.
This initiative was also a test to gauge the current state of the Akatsuki.
After all, the Akatsuki had been lying low for at least five or six years before making a major move.
But things are different now.
The Three Great Shinobi Villages were locked in a standoff, and the Land of Rain was situated at the crossroads of Third Shinobi World War zones.
Given such a chaotic situation, it is almost impossible for Amegakure to maintain its previous policy of isolation.
Nagato may have also noticed this problem.
Fortunately, this allowed the Land of Rain to become the largest black market trading center, from which it obtained huge profits and intelligence resources.
After weighing the options, Gaara nodded slightly and said, "In that case, let's proceed according to Hoshino's plan."
Hoshino's lips curled into a slight smile. "Send me the mission details, and I'll have the Swift Release Puppet coordinate with the Inspection Department's operations."