The Third Raikage didn't have this problem at all.
He is also the kind of person who means what he says.
Opportunities don't come by waiting, nor can they be passively waited for others to make the first move. Can such an opportunity still be called an opportunity?
After scanning the group of people in front of him with his sharp eyes, the Third Raikage spoke these words in a low voice.
With just that one sentence, everyone present immediately understood their Lord Raikage's intentions!
This can be described as a blatant declaration of war!
"Such petty probing is completely unnecessary in the Cloud Ninja, Dodai!"
The words of the Third Raikage were all filled with a chilling intent.
"Deploy three thousand troops directly. Target: the Land of Hot Water. This time, we will completely occupy the northeastern corner of the continent!"
The Third Raikage looked at his most trusted strategist and gave the order with murderous intent!
"Yes, Lord Third Generation!"
Upon hearing the Third Raikage's words, Dodai instinctively straightened his posture and responded loudly.
Now that Shadow's orders have been given, there's no need to continue the discussion!
The option of questioning is even less likely to appear in Kumogakure.
"This time, you will personally lead the team. Burui, and Killer B, you will go too. Dodai will accompany you as an advisor, and Bi, you will come as well!"
The Third Raikage spoke with a serious expression.
The troop strength is not large, but the commander-in-chief's lineup is extremely impressive!
Even this future Fourth Raikage in his youth now possesses a Quasi-Kage.
Paired with Killer B, who already possesses Jonin -level strength, this new generation of the A–B Combination is capable of putting up a fight against any of the Five Kage- level powerhouses!
With Dodai as his advisor and Blue B challenging.
As long as Konohagakure doesn't send out a top-tier lineup, such as Sannin fighting together, Kumo- Cloud Ninja can at least maintain an undefeated situation!
The Third Raikage didn't believe that Konohagakure would mobilize such resources for a mere country like the Land of Land of Hot Water; this wasn't a one-on-one battle between them!
It might even be argued that if Konohagakure were to actually do that, it wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing!
"Yes, Third Hokage, I will definitely conquer the Land of Hot Water!"
Burui looked at his Lord Raikage, clenched his right fist, slapped his chest hard, and said with a fierce expression.
As a candidate for Raikage!
Burui is actually under a lot of pressure!
He not only needs to become stronger, but also needs concrete achievements to solidify his position and gain the recognition and support of everyone in the village!
This is why Burui is also looking forward to the outbreak of the Shinobi World War!
Only war can bring glory!
"Yes, I'll be waiting for your good news, Burui!"
The Third Raikage A, also stood up, patted his son's shoulder forcefully, and said with a faint smile in his eyes.
The order has been given!
Then there's no need for any hesitation.
The war machine of Kumogakure also began to turn.
Three thousand Cloud Ninja!
They assembled in less than two days!
Portable logistical supplies!
This large army of Cloud Ninja, led by Yotsuki Burui, marched in a mighty force toward the Land of Hot Water, located in the southwest of the Land of Lightning!
Cloud Ninja a move.
The entire Shinobi World was shaken.
It's important to understand that all the actions taken by the Five Great Nations before this were merely tentative and only at the level of probing. Even the standoff between the Cloud Ninja and the Mist Ninja on the eastern sea frontier a few months ago, where the forces dispatched by both sides were all confined to their own borders and did not cross any lines, were different this time.
The Cloud Ninja's intentions are clearly to head straight for the Land of Hot Water.
The first to sound the alarm was Yugakure located within the Land of Hot Water, which immediately dispatched important personnel to contact Konohagakure!
The survival strategy for small countries is simple: waver!
If the left side is stronger, move to the right; if the right side is stronger, move to the left.
To put it bluntly, the goal is to prevent any one side from gaining absolute power to conquer the other, and to maintain a delicate balance between them. This is the outcome that the small ninja villages most desire!
Furthermore, the great ninja villages have always needed these smaller countries as buffer zones, which is why there are so many small and medium-sized countries in the Shinobi World today. In fact, this is the result of the Five Great Nations restraining each other!
Otherwise.
Decades ago, there were still many small countries.
What about these countries now?
They all disappeared into the long river of history.
The Land of Hot Water doesn't want to follow in their footsteps!
Even if they are just testing the waters, they must still put all their energy into dealing with them. They can test the waters and then easily retreat, but the Land of Hot Water cannot. Who knows if they might be wiped out along with their people in the next second!
The other four major powers, upon receiving this news...
Everyone tensed up immediately.
The Land of Earth, Iwagakure.
"Ho ho? So A finally couldn't hold back anymore? A few months ago, I thought he was going to Mist Ninja directly. It seems Konoha is still the most attractive. But that's inevitable! If it were me, I would definitely choose Konoha first, not Kirigakure. That vast ocean is no easy obstacle to overcome!"
Inside the Tsuchikage Building.
The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, who was seven or eight years older than Hiruzen Sarutobi and was now nearly sixty, had his eyes light up the moment he received the news!
As one of the most senior ninjas in the current Shinobi World.
Ōnoki's ambitions have never diminished!
"Immediately transmit my orders to the front lines! Tell those brats to be on their toes! War could break out at any moment!"
Ōnoki chuckled and said.
"Yes, Lord Third Generation!"
Once Iwagakure made its move, Sunagakure, located in the southern region of the continent, followed suit. However, compared to the Third Raikage A and the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki...
The Third Kazekage, on the other hand, seemed a bit conservative.
They merely dispatched personnel to strengthen border defenses and then completely adopted a wait-and-see attitude. Although they were unwilling to admit it, with the defeats in the previous two Shinobi World Wars, Sunagakure had clearly become the weakest of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
Let alone the other four great ninja villages, even against Amegakure led by Hanzo of the Salamander, Sunagakure might not be guaranteed a victory!
Playing it safe is their only option.
This was a choice that the Third Kazekage had to make.
but.
Even the most conservative approach can easily send a very 'positive' signal to the outside world by maneuvering troops!
You know your limits.
Others wouldn't know!
From the outside perspective, this is clearly a harbinger of a new round of the Shinobi World War!