" Shukaku, true freedom is within reach, why don't you choose to possess my body?"
Bunpuku said to Shukaku with a kind expression.
"Stop talking nonsense! Your body is so old, ugly, and weak; I'd feel like I'd be wasting my life if I took it!"
Shukaku haughtily berated Bunpuku.
"Ha ha!"
Bunpuku laughed heartily, completely unconcerned.
How could he not understand what Shukaku was thinking?
Having lived for so many years and spent so much time with Shukaku, he knew Shukaku's temperament inside and out.
Shukaku had always wanted to possess his body, but he had never disliked his own body.
The reason they're using this language now is simply because they don't want to; otherwise, would Tailed Beast care whether it occupies a beautiful or ugly body?
Anyway, once it takes over, it appears on its own, not using Jinchūriki's body.
" Shukaku..."
Bunpuku whispered "Shukaku" in the mental space.
"Ah?"
Shukaku responded somewhat impatiently.
"You are such a kind child..."
Bunpuku laughed, the wrinkles on his face making his already ugly old face even uglier.
But Shukaku felt a warmth she had never experienced before while up there.
"What nonsense... what nonsense are you spouting? I don't care about your few words of bullshit!"
Shukaku screamed, then lay motionless in the mental space, its hands covering its head.
Bunpuku chuckled, then looked at the vast desert, slowly stood up, and walked into the distance.
Second half of Konoha Year 46
Time flies, and several months have passed in the blink of an eye.
Nanako showed no signs of waking up for the past few months, but the life Chakra within her body grew increasingly abundant.
Both Ōnoki and Didaze felt they were close to success, so neither of them rushed into battle.
But they weren't in a hurry; Hiruzen Sarutobi on the other side was already extremely impatient.
Inside the large tent in Konoha
" Iwagakure hasn't launched an attack in months; there must be some conspiracy at play!"
"It was said by a Jonin."
" Lord Hokage, I also feel there is indeed a conspiracy, otherwise, given Didaze's personality, he would have attacked long ago!"
Dan Katō cupped his hands in greeting.
"So, according to you, we should take the initiative to attack?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the group of Jonin below and asked with a Jonin expression.
The Jonin below looked at each other, none of them willing to speak.
They knew perfectly well what Hiruzen Sarutobi meant; that old man was just trying to shift the blame!
If someone agrees, then winning is fine, but if they lose...
Well, sorry, the pot is all yours!
The Jonin were clearly aware of Hiruzen Sarutobi's character, so none of them dared to respond to him.
When no one responded, Hiruzen Sarutobi showed a look of disappointment.
How's the battle going in Sunagakure?
To ease the awkwardness, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to the Anbu beside him and asked.
"According to the latest battle report, there are no problems with Sunagakure for the time being; Fugaku has held Sunagakure off."
The Anbu said matter-of-factly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were filled with apprehension.
He originally intended to dampen Uchiha Fugaku's arrogance, let him experience defeat, and then have him negotiate an alliance with Kirigakure and Kumogakure.
Then let Kirigakure and Kumogakure share some of the pressure on Iwagakure.
But unexpectedly Uchiha Fugaku managed to hold off Sunagakure with only a small number of his clansmen and Konoha Ninja?
Doesn't this mean that Uchiha Fugaku's strength is already comparable to his?
Furthermore, the One-Tail also left during the battle with Uchiha Fugaku. Although Uchiha Fugaku clearly stated that it was not because of him that it left, the villagers of Konoha do not believe that.
"Since you're so powerful, then let Sunagakure wear you down a bit more!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi scoffed inwardly, his desire to negotiate an alliance with Kirigakure and Kumogakure vanished.
If they were to form an alliance now, Uchiha Fugaku would not only gain fame but also be able to retreat unscathed.
This is undoubtedly a huge threat to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi would never allow anyone from the Uchiha Clan to threaten him, even if they had no intention of rebelling.
After all, the teacher once said that the Uchiha Clan is a clan of madmen, and you should never trust them too easily, lest you regret it when they go mad.
Even though the Second Hokage said that, he still kept a member of the Uchiha Clan by his side.
Although he was wary of the Uchiha Clan Uchiha Clan, he also left them room to survive.
If the First Hokage treated the Uchiha with a combination of jujubes and jujubes, and the Second Hokage with a combination of sticks and jujubes, then Hiruzen Sarutobi only treated them with sticks and sticks.
"Pass on my orders: launch a surprise attack on Iwagakure tonight!"
Seeing that he couldn't find anyone to take the blame, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to issue the order himself.
"Yes!"
The Jonin below echoed his sentiments.
This message will not be passed down to lower levels; to prevent spies from spreading, it will only be known to Jonin and above.
Ninjas Jonin only know that a battle is about to begin when they prepare to charge at night.
Time quickly passed and evening arrived.
"Walk!"
The Jonin woke up the sleeping ninjas, and seeing their bewildered expressions, briefly explained the situation to them.
Each Jonin then led a small group and quickly rejoined Hiruzen Sarutobi.
There were many spies from Iwagakure inside, scratching their heads in frustration but unable to do anything.
Given the current situation, they definitely won't have time to notify anyone.
"Walk!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi his hand and then charged ahead towards the Iwagakure encampment!
After traveling for more than ten minutes, Hiruzen Sarutobi led his army to the encampment of Iwagakure.
"Rush!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted at the ninjas behind him, then summoned his Adamantine Staff and stabbed them!
The Iwagakure ninja on guard was instantly killed, but the Iwagakure ninja inside the tent was also instantly awakened!
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
A large number of ninjas began to shout loudly, and the ninjas in the back all woke up!
Even so, the first wave of attacks still wiped out nearly one-fifth of the Iwagakure ninja!
"What's going on?!"
Didaze and Ōnoki were also awakened and immediately went out of the tent to grab a ninja and ask him questions.
"The ninjas of Konoha have ambushed us! Lord Tsuchikage, Lord Didaze, our brothers at the front are suffering heavy casualties!"
The ninja spoke to Didaze and Ōnoki.
"Hunt, let's go!"
Didaze immediately went to another tent and dragged Hunter out.
Their tent was located in the very center of Iwagakure, so there was very little noise, which is why Kari hadn't woken up yet.
A ninja's vigilance lies in whether someone is approaching them, not in whether it's noisy around them.
Didaze didn't care whether Kari was awake or not, he grabbed Kari and slapped him twice to force the start of the game!
"What's wrong!"
Hunting suddenly awoke with a start.
" Konoha is launching a sneak attack! Grab your swords!"
Didaze handed the Exploding Blade Shibuki to Hunt.
"Damn Konoha, how dare they invade at this time!"
Hunting's face instantly contorted with rage!