The Third Raikage A, upon witnessing this scene, was able to accurately grasp Hiruzen Sarutobi's bottom line. Coupled with intelligence indicating that the Mist Ninja were planning to withdraw, the Third Raikage, after weighing the options, also made the decision to stop while he was ahead.
In a one-on-one fight, the Third Raikage is indeed not afraid of the current Konoha, but that's all he is. If they were to really fight head-on, Konoha would certainly bear the greatest risk and firepower, but Kumogakure might not fare much better.
Unless they can quickly defeat Konoha, but that's clearly wishful thinking.
Considering that the strategic environment his village was facing was not so favorable, the Third Raikage naturally chose to suppress his inner turmoil for the time being.
They stopped in the Land of Hot Water.
This is clearly an acceptable outcome for the three major powers, but it's not a good thing for the smaller ninja villages. Whether it's the Land of Tea or the Land of Hot Water, their so-called sovereignty is a joke in the face of the two major powers. It's just that things are different now than they were decades ago when the Five Great Nations hadn't been fully established and could easily annex smaller countries. Now, they have to be more mindful of how they behave!
However, this only shows slight restraint in eating.
If this continues for too long, whether the two nations can still exist is truly questionable. At the very least, the name "Hot Water Ninja" will certainly disappear. Within the sphere of influence controlled by Kumogakure, only Cloud Ninja can move freely; other ninjas...?
Either leave or join!
There can be no third possible outcome.
This is the tragedy of small countries, and it also simultaneously aroused the vigilance of many small ninja villages such as Amegakure, Kusagakure, and Takigakure.
They don't want to give up their sovereignty so easily!
Privately, those who needed to make connections immediately did so.
One ninja village might not be enough, but what if two joined forces? (Tianlai Novel Network)
With such a force, they were confident they could at least challenge the Five Great Shinobi Villages!
As for the other two major powers, Iwagakure, the Third Tsuchikage of Ōnoki, was clearly disappointed. He had planned to take advantage of the situation, but despite the circumstances, they ultimately did not fight!
Privately, they all cursed Hiruzen Sarutobi, A, and Karatachi Yagura as the number one cowards.
Especially considering that Hiruzen Sarutobi was bullied to this extent by two major ninja villages, he was still able to tolerate it. That's really not an ordinary good temper!
However, no matter how much he grumbled, Ōnoki could only cancel his original plan. In Sunagakure, the Third Kazekage was extremely grateful that the Shinobi World had not gone to war this time. As the weakest of the Five Great Nations, Sunagakure did not suffer a particularly devastating Second Shinobi World War, but the price Sunagakure paid could not be recovered from in just three or four years.
If another major war breaks out and Sunagakure risks losing its status as one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. The villages below it, Amegakure, Takigakure, and Kusagakure, are not to be underestimated!
Otherwise, why do you think Sunagakure was the most enthusiastic about the call for peace negotiations under the guise of the Chunin Ninja Exams when the Third Hokage first proposed it?
Therefore, this time was no exception. Seeing the situation stabilize again, the Third Kazekage truly breathed a sigh of relief.
He happily threw himself back into his 'gold rush' business.
To contribute to the economic development of their own ninja village!
With the Five Great Shinobi Villages having quelled the unrest, this major upheaval that could have caused panic throughout the entire Shinobi World was thus brought to an end.
The moment Kei, far away in Kirigakure, received this news...
I don't know how to express my feelings. I feel relieved that the Shinobi World War didn't break out prematurely, but I also feel a little disappointed that the situation has stabilized again.
That's right!
I'm just disappointed.
Qi was always startled when he realized he had such a thought.
Disappointment? Do I really crave war? Is it my nature? Or is it simply some kind of ambition?
Qi gently stroked the left side of his chest, a faint, inexplicable glint appearing in his pupils.
'It's July already, time to get my body moving again!'
Just as Qi predicted.
Since the Shinobi World War is not going to break out for the time being, Team 7, who has been resting in the village for more than half a month, should set out again to carry out a mission.
Qing also issued the assembly order at the designated time.
However, this gathering was somewhat beyond Qi's expectations.
July 13, morning, Kirigakure, on an open space only a few hundred meters away from the Mizukage Building.
The four members of Team 7 gathered together.
"Get ready, we'll go pay our respects to the Fourth Hokage later."
Hearing the words coming from Qing's mouth.
Kei, Mei Terumi, Kisame Hoshigaki all widened their eyes slightly at this moment; this turn of events was truly beyond their expectations.
After all, no matter how talented they were, they were still just Genin. The difference in status between them and the Mizukage could only be described as worlds apart. Although they would definitely meet and interact with their Mizukage at some point in the future, none of the three of them expected that day to come so soon.
"Huh? What did you say? Does the Mizukage want to see us?"
After his initial shock, Qi quickly recovered and asked with a slight frown.
"Yes, it's about the three of you being promoted Chunin. Normally, for ordinary Chunin to be promoted, all you need to do is have the Mizukage issue a promotion order. However, your performance in the Chunin Ninja Exams was exceptional, so the Fourth Hokage made an exception and met with you. He will personally hand over the promotion orders to you!"
Qing remained calm and spoke slowly.
"Huh? So fast? We've only graduated for less than half a year, and we can already be promoted to Chunin?"
Mei Terumi asked, a hint of surprise in her eyes.
Although the three of them are currently strong enough to be promoted to Chunin.
Even ordinary Jonin were no match for the three of them, but after all, they had just graduated from the Ninja Academy and had already been promoted to Chunin, which was a bit too fast!
"You don't need to worry about that. We Mist Ninja value performance. The standards of the missions you've completed in the past are more than enough for your promotion, not to mention the Chunin Ninja Exams. Alright, it's almost time for your audience with the Mizukage. Let's go!"
After saying this, Qing took the lead and walked to the front.
After exchanging glances, the three behind Qi immediately followed Qing's steps. What they didn't notice was that a very subtle look of worry flashed in the eyes of their Jonin instructor at that moment.