The concerns of the Suikazan Fuguki were not unfounded.
Kaguya Mashin and Kamijuya Nishizora also looked grave upon hearing this.
Given the vast disparity in strength between them and the enemy, if the enemy were to launch a direct assault, the Mist Ninja find it truly difficult to withstand them.
"If that's the case, I suggest breaking up the attack into smaller, localized skirmishes. As long as we ensure the Land of Rivers doesn't fall back into Sunagakure's hands, and we can protect a portion of our village's interests, that should be sufficient!"
After a brief silence Kamijuya Nishizora spoke directly.
"No! Absolutely not!"
However, Kaguya Mashin clearly could not accept his suggestion. Almost as soon as Kamijuya finished speaking, Kaguya Mashin rejected it with a stern expression!
Although Kamijuya Nishizora, was born into a ninja clan and was not a commoner ninja from Kirigakure, his clan was just a small one. The entire ninja clan currently had less than a hundred members, and only about a third of them were qualified to become ninjas. Jonin was the Kamijuya Nishizora.
If one had to say, this Jonin's stance was absolutely biased towards the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, or to be more precise, he was looking at the issue from the perspective of the entire ninja village. He was not unaware of the true intentions Kamijuya Nishizora Kirigakure's special small-unit operation this time.
However, they were powerless and had misjudged the Sand Ninja's reaction.
Ensuring that the trade interests of the Land of Tea remain intact and that the Land of Rivers do not fall back into the hands of the Sand Ninja is, in Kamijuya's view, enough, and the most correct course of action!
However.
As the representative of the Kekkei Genkai families in Kirigakure, Kaguya Mashin definitely couldn't accept it!
According to a tacit agreement reached in private between the three major ninja clans and the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, most of the interests in the Land of Rivers belong to the three major ninja clans!
Give up here?
Isn't that just cutting off the flesh of the three great ninja clans?!
The Kaguya Clan has given everything for their interests, for the war, and for preserving their power and status. How could they possibly concede so easily!?
"The interests of the Land of Rivers are crucial to the future development of Kirigakure. We absolutely cannot abandon them. If we retreat here, all our previous efforts will be in vain. This is unacceptable. Kazahana- san will be here soon with reinforcements, and they will join us in two or three days at most. Our strength is sufficient to hold this stronghold! We can abandon other places, but we cannot abandon this stronghold, the interests of the capital of the Land of Rivers!"
Kaguya Mashin's face, which was originally pale from the loss of her vital energy, was now flushed with a crimson hue. Her body leaned forward unconsciously, and her wide eyes seemed to say that if anyone dared to disagree, she would crush their head.
He looked so aggressive.
For a moment, this caused Kamijuya Nishizora the opposite side, to freeze in surprise.
Qi, who had remained silent throughout, shook his head inwardly. People, once it comes to matters of interest, can easily become confrontational with others. Qi himself was no exception. Humans are inherently selfish creatures!
People who are willing to selflessly consider the bigger picture at any time are extremely rare in the long history of humankind, in any world.
Therefore, these are the people who can be called saints or great men.
Decisions made for oneself, for family, for friends, or for clan are often a form of 'selfishness'!
This has nothing to do with right or wrong, and has absolutely nothing to do with justice.
It's simply a basic human choice.
"But you have to consider the overall battle situation, Mashin- kun. If we are all wiped out, the entire Land of Rivers will still fall under the control of Sunagakure. That would be a real loss. Don't forget, our village also needs to be wary of the Cloud Ninja in the north. It's impossible for us to spare too many forces to support us!"
After taking a deep breath, Kamijuya Nishizora said in a slightly sharp tone.
Whether it's because there aren't many forces available to provide support, or because Karatachi Yagura is unwilling to do so, it doesn't matter. The key point is that Kamijuya wasn't wrong; after this batch of reinforcements arrives, they generally won't receive any more support!
Unless the Sand Ninja have lost their minds and decide to fight the Mist Ninja here, sending thousands of ninja troops directly, Kamijuya Nishizora knows very well what their Mizukage's true strategic objective is!
"Hmph, I'll say it again: the main stronghold of the Land of Rivers cannot be abandoned. Suikazan, I believe you're not willing to back down so easily either!"
No matter what Kamijuya Nishizora said, Kaguya Mashin remained adamant, staring fiercely at Suikazan Fuguki sat in the main seat.
Looking at Kaguya Mashin, whose eyes were already somewhat bloodshot.
Suikazan Fuguki felt a bit of a headache.
The Land of Rivers could not be given up easily. As a confidant of Karatachi Yagura, he understood his Mizukage's thoughts all too well.
It's definitely not feasible for him to put in a lot of effort to support the three major powerhouses.
However, if he relies on the efforts of the three major powers, he only needs to do some minor supporting work and fulfill his duties as the Mizukage.
If it could secure the interests of a medium-sized country for their own ninja village and broaden the village's strategic maneuvering space, Karatachi Yagura would certainly be very happy!
Even if the lion's share is taken by the three major powers, they will still pay the highest price!
Not to mention, a considerable portion of the profits will still go to the village as a whole. And if the three powerful ninja clans are willing to submit to their wishes in the grand scheme of things, their rise to power would be a blessing for the entire village!
In this respect, Yagura's magnanimity far surpasses that of Konoha F4.
At least he wasn't like Danzo, who completely distrusted the Uchiha and was 100% wary of them. Yagura's wariness of the three great ninja clans in the village was limited; he generally tended to divide and win them over!
In other words, he is following the path of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju!
They didn't intend to wipe out the Uchiha; their goal was to divide the stubborn factions within the Uchiha Clan, win over those who would obey them, and ultimately control the entire Uchiha Clan.
The fact that he accepted Kagami Uchiha as his personal disciple is the best proof of this!
It's a pity that not only did the second generation die young, but Kagami also died young.
The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, was inferior to Tobirama in terms of magnanimity, ability, and strength.
This road is completely blocked!
Yagura possesses the corresponding magnanimity, strength, and confidence!
In addition, the three great ninja clans are not as terrifying or difficult to deal with as the Uchiha Clan.
so.
On the issue of the Land of Rivers.
Yagura's attitude was naturally not so indifferent.
The key is to look at the overall situation!
This is also one of the tricky things that Suikazan Fuguki finds troublesome.