Suikazan Fuguki in an unprecedentedly difficult situation.
The key point is that he himself felt that this stronghold could not be easily abandoned; if he did, the previous bloody battle would lose most of its meaning.
What's the point of an action that doesn't bring any benefit to one's own ninja village and yet requires them to make continuous sacrifices?
It will only cause the Mist Ninja to bleed for nothing.
As for protecting the interests of the Land of Tea and ensuring basic trade routes, fundamentally, the Sand Ninja would hardly have the ability or desire to continue its southward invasion. Firstly, the southern sea frontier is ultimately within the traditional sphere of influence of the Mist Ninja. Secondly, the Sand Ninja's greatest enemy is still the Stone Ninja. Thirdly, if the Sand Ninja wants to expand its strategic space and gain more benefits, it would generally have to expand eastward, that is, attack the Konoha Village and the Land of Fire.
This has been proven time and again in the past. Even if the Sand Ninja were to lose their minds and decide to head south to fight the Mist Ninja, the Mist Ninja could easily handle it. The Mist Ninja 'Mist Ninja overall quality is already superior, and now they're going into the Mist Ninja Ninja's territory. What can the Sand Ninja possibly use to fight them?
Therefore, from all perspectives, Suikazan Fuguki did not think that abandoning the stronghold was a good choice. However, Kamijuya Nishizora said was not without reason. If Iron Sand to get rid of them as soon as possible, they might not be able to stop him. After all, there were no natural defenses in the Land of Rivers, and they currently had no way to build a suitable fortress for defense.
His brow furrowed even more deeply.
Amidst the shifting gazes in silence, the next moment, Suikazan Fuguki sitting quietly in the seat below him.
I recalled what I had heard before about the performance of the Team 7 in carrying out missions.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the group immediately raised their eyebrows.
"Qi-kun, what are your thoughts on this Sand Ninja operation? How likely do you think it is that the enemy will launch a full-scale attack regardless of the consequences?"
Kaguya Mashin and Kamijuya Nishizora looked slightly surprised.
The Suikazan Fuguki stared intently at Qi and asked in a deep voice.
When Qi suddenly heard Suikazan Fuguki ask the question, he was subconsciously stunned. He had thought that he was there to listen in, record Suikazan Fuguki and the others' orders, and then carry them out.
Now it seems I should offer my opinions and advice?
Qi felt somewhat caught off guard at this moment.
However, after all, it had been a year of ninja life.
Having experienced everything that was necessary, Qi quickly adjusted his mindset, raising his eyes to meet the gazes Jonin the three veteran Jonin seated at the head of the table.
Qi replied calmly and steadily, "I think we shouldn't abandon this stronghold, or to be more precise, we shouldn't abandon it so soon. The Sand Ninja side is probably still in a hesitant phase. Judging from the fact that Rasa- san initially brought only a small number of Sand Ninja to support us, and later only deployed less than two hundred Sand Ninja, it's clear that they haven't made up their minds. And if we show any weakness, they will definitely pounce on us!"
"This clash is not only a comparison of our strength, but also a psychological battle. I think we can definitely observe more closely. If they really decide to launch a large-scale invasion, we still have time to react. At most, we might have to pay some price, but I think our Kirigakure should be able to accept that. And if their determination isn't that strong, if we act more assertively, the outcome might be better for our Kirigakure!"
As a member of the Yuki Clan.
Regardless of whether Qi is willing or not, on the surface, while not violating the greater good of the village and the collective interests, he still has to consider the issue from the perspective of his own ninja clan as much as possible. This is a very practical consideration!
If he didn't do this, Qi's position in the village would become quite delicate.
This is absolutely not a joke.
Remember, he can only be represented by others now, not represent others. Furthermore, both now and in the future, Qi needs the help and support of his own family.
Of course, he couldn't be like Kaguya Mashin, completely disregarding everything and only considering the interests of his family.
It still requires a holistic and comprehensive approach.
Moreover, what Qi said wasn't just idle talk; he genuinely considered all aspects of the issue.
When Suikazan Fuguki heard the time, his eyes lit up, and a satisfied look appeared on his rugged face as he nodded with a smile.
After frowning and thinking for a while, Kamijuya Nishizora to the side, also nodded subconsciously in agreement.
Kaguya Mashin might not be so satisfied. In his view, it didn't matter whether the other party was determined to launch a full-scale attack or not.
They are determined to hold out to the very end.
This isn't a question of confidence, but a question of absolute necessity.
"Yes, that's definitely the most suitable way."
I think it's okay.
However, after Kamijuya Nishizora, especially after Suikazan Fuguki expressed their agreement, Kaguya Mashin nodded silently despite her changing expression several times.
After all, he couldn't really take only a few dozen Kaguya Clan to fight against all the Sand Ninja. Rasa alone was enough to wipe out all the Kaguya clan members, including him. Even with the arrival of Minazuki Fuuka, they wouldn't stand a chance!
The number of members of the Yuki Clan who came this time was only one-third of that of the Kaguya Clan, and as for the Hozuki Clan, there wasn't a single one.
They were dispatched to an area near the Land of Fire and the Land of Waves.
They went there to probe Konohagakure, not only for their own village but also to gain more profit for their own clan.
Ultimately, it would be a lie to say that the three great ninja clans were weak, but it wouldn't be entirely true to say they were strong either. At least when facing Yagura, who controlled the power of an entire village, the three great ninja clans didn't have enough confidence. This was because at this time, the three great ninja clans were not only lacking in numbers, but also in terms of quality, they hadn't produced a single Kage Level ninja. Naturally, their words didn't carry much weight.
When Suikazan Fuguki saw Kaguya Mashin in agreement, he felt a sense of relief.
To be honest, doing this kind of thing is really troublesome.
The Suikazan Fuguki had already made up his mind.
I will absolutely not be doing large-scale command work for Mist Ninja anymore.
He still prefers the kind of raids and assassinations he leads with small, elite units!
Enjoy the battles against the strongest opponents as much as possible.
Instead of coordinating relationships across various aspects and commanding a large army, even though it's only a few hundred Mist Ninja, it's still beyond the capabilities of most ninjas. It's only because Suikazan Fuguki is experienced and Yagura trusts him that this is possible.
otherwise.
This member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen prefers to stick to his old profession!
"Then it's settled. Qi-kun, go and pass on the order. Also, have Nakamori send another message to the village to report!"
Suikazan Fuguki immediately made the decision and watched as Kei issued the final order.
"Yes, Suikazan Mulberry!"
Qi stood up simultaneously, straightened his body, and replied loudly!