Joining Forces to Attack Konoha!
In the sky above the Land of Lightning, the Raikage Building stands majestically, pointing straight to the heavens. Inside, an old man with dark skin, golden hair, and long beard and hair, the Third Raikage A, sits solemnly in the main seat.
His gaze was sharp and deep, like a cheetah staring at its prey in autumn, and his imposing aura made everyone present feel an invisible pressure.
Ai's body is extremely resilient, forged from years of life-and-death trials into an indestructible form, as tough as iron and steel. A lightning-like scar on his chest is a testament to his glorious battle against the Eight-Tails.
The "Thunder" tattoo on his right shoulder further highlights his majesty and supreme glory as the Raikage.
At this moment, a crucial meeting is being held deep within the Raikage Building, with the topic revolving around the mysterious disappearance of the Third Kazekage and the request for an alliance from Iwagakure, the Kage of Ōnoki in the Land of Earth.
"The Third Kazekage has disappeared; the situation is serious and should not be underestimated. Sunagakure is blaming Konoha, but Hiruzen Sarutobi firmly denies it. Now, the two villages are at odds, and the shadow of war has quietly descended." An Land of Lightning broke the silence first.
Everyone nodded and began to whisper among themselves. They all knew that the disappearance of the Kazekage was a major event for the entire Shinobi World.
The tense atmosphere between Sunagakure and Konoha also made other countries feel deeply uneasy.
Ai frowned slightly, deep in thought. He understood that there must be a profound conspiracy behind the disappearance of the Kazekage, and the conflict between Sunagakure and Konoha might ignite a full-scale war.
As the Raikage, he must make every decision with utmost care.
Just then, a secretary rushed into the conference room, bowed to Ai, and urgently reported, "Lord Raikage, the Kage of Iwagakure in the Land of Earth, Ōnoki, has once again requested an alliance to jointly attack Konoha."
Upon hearing this, all eyes in the conference room turned to Ai, awaiting his decision.
Ai paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Ōnoki has written to me many times before, but I haven't been able to make a decision. Now, the situation is becoming increasingly tense, and we must seriously consider his request."
At this moment, A, the son of the Third Raikage, stepped forward. He was a young ninja who looked exactly like his father, and his eyes were full of determination.
"Father, I believe we should form an alliance with Iwagakure. Konoha's power has grown in recent years, and if it is not curbed, it will surely become a major threat in the future. In addition, with the Kazekage missing, Sunagakure and Konoha are on the verge of war. Now is the best time for us to take advantage of this situation."
Taking advantage of the situation sounds good, but to put it bluntly, it's just profiting from someone's misfortune.
Some people agreed with his words, while others raised concerns.
"Joining forces with Iwagakure to attack Konoha is extremely risky. If war breaks out, our Land of Lightning will also suffer enormous losses."
"However, if we do nothing and allow Konoha to grow stronger, the threat to us will only become greater in the future."
Ai listened silently to the debate, her mind swaying as she weighed the pros and cons.
He knew full well that war was by no means a good solution, but in this dog-eat-dog Shinobi World, he sometimes had to face difficult choices.
"Since Ōnoki has repeatedly requested an alliance, he must have made thorough preparations."
"Furthermore, I have already sent a team of ninjas to Konoha to scout ahead. We don't know their situation yet, but in any case, we cannot sit idly by and wait to be killed."
"Father, I believe our ninjas will be able to bring back valuable intelligence. Once we ascertain the true strength of Konoha, we can work with Iwagakure to formulate a battle plan."
A nodded slightly as he looked at his son. Raikage in the past would inherit the name "A" and would be a perfect partner with the one named "Bi," shouldering the heavy responsibility of being the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.
Like two sides of a shadow, they stand guard in the light and in the shadows, together protecting the peace of the village.
Normally, the title of Raikage is inherited by one of his own brothers, but since he only has one son, they can only choose one person from the village.
Thus, the test of "Lariat" was born. Only by having a telepathic connection with Ai could they master the dual version of this ultimate skill.
The selection process for "Bi" has been repeated countless times, but no one has succeeded. Just when they were about to give up, a boy with a skin tone similar to Ai's and accompanied by his own background music appeared.
Killer B and A's first collaboration resulted in the successful execution of the Lariat, much to the Raikage's delight.
"Effective immediately, strengthen border defenses and closely monitor the movements of Konoha and Iwagakure. Report any unusual activity immediately."
"Of course, we also need to be careful of that old man, Ōnoki; he's incredibly cunning!"
Eko wouldn't completely believe what that old Ōnoki said.
The crowd responded in unison, "Yes, Lord Raikage!"
The meeting ended, and everyone dispersed, but a tense atmosphere still lingered in the air, as everyone prepared for the impending war.