Chapter 74 Hanzo Declares War On The Three Major Ninja Villages

You must know that Konoha also shares the blame for the state of the Land of Rain. If Konoha hadn't sought to drag down the Rain Shinobi Village, the Country of Rain wouldn't have suffered as it did.

Orochimaru, sitting next to Shigeru, wore a faint smile on his lips, yet it seemed more mocking than amused. Noticing someone looking at him, Orochimaru turned and exchanged a knowing smile with Shigeru.

Very well, everyone shares the same understanding. Since we've acted, there's no point in making excuses or striving for a good reputation.

What's going on with you two? While others are discussing strategies against Sand Shinobi Village, you two are the only ones smiling.

If it were anyone else, Nara Luxin would have immediately reminded them to pay attention to the occasion. But he couldn't control Shigeru and Orochimaru.

"Everyone," Nara Luxin raised his voice, interrupting the debate. "Sand Shinobi Village's revenge, besides targeting Rain Shinobi Village, is primarily about plunder. Don't forget their motive for provoking the war."

"The upcoming battles will shift from being proactive to reactive. I hope Rain Shinobi Village and Sand Shinobi Village can fight for an extended period."

Since Sand Shinobi Village wants revenge against Rain Shinobi Village, let them retaliate fiercely. Konoha can adjust its strategy accordingly and let them weaken each other first.

Evacuation isn't an option. If Konoha withdraws, Sand Shinobi Village and Rain Shinobi Village will cease their focus on each other. This war is a chaotic struggle; anyone attempting to step back will become a target.

The change in combat strategy was unrelated to Shigeru. As a medical ninja, his mission was to remain in the camp rather than engage in direct combat unless the enemy invaded the camp or Konoha faced imminent defeat.

As for the innocent civilians in the Land of Rain, it wasn't Shigeru's place to sympathize with them. Sand Shinobi Village was a significant evil, and Konoha was an accomplice. As an accomplice, he couldn't afford to simultaneously sympathize with the victims.

At this stage, his priority was to perform his duties well, accumulate more puppets, and diligently learn Sage Jutsu.

Faced with Sand Shinobi Village's vengeful plundering, the poison sac in Hanzo of the Salamander nearly burst with rage. He slammed the table and cursed, "Damn old woman!"

Hanzo and Chiyo had known each other for a long time and harbored mutual dislike. She called him an old poisoner, and he called her an old woman. Sand Shinobi Village's vengeful actions had completely angered the demigod.

And the price for angering the demigod was...

"What did you say?" Shigeru almost thought he misheard, raising his hand to dig at his ears. "Rain Shinobi Village declared war on us?"

"Yes, not only on us but also on Iwa Ninja Village and Sand Shinobi Village," replied Jiraiya, who had just returned from the battlefield, scratching his unwashed hair in dismay. "I can't fathom what provoked this demigod to declare war on the three major ninja villages. Isn't he afraid of being besieged by them?"

Jiraiya was perplexed. Hanzo of the Salamander seemed to follow the original path—aware of the uncontrollable situation, he tried preserving his strength and, in his fury, declared war on the three major ninja villages.

More surprisingly, under his leadership, the ninjas of Rain Shinobi Village aggressively attacked the areas occupied by Konoha, Sand Shinobi Village, and Iwa Ninja Village.

Facing Hanzo's madness, the three great ninja villages were bewildered.

No, how dare he!

To the three great ninja villages, Rain Shinobi Village was merely a pawn in the game. Otherwise, Konoha wouldn't have dragged them into the conflict. They clearly underestimated Rain Shinobi Village, assuming it wasn't on their level.

Even Hanzo, the so-called demigod, wasn't taken seriously. This was evident when the Third Kazekage humiliated him, treating him like a mere dog.

From the beginning, the three great ninja villages never considered Rain Shinobi Village's feelings or reactions.

Yet, this man, whom they saw as a victim, declared war on them.

Not just on one village, but three, and led his troops against them.

Where did Hanzo get the courage? Did he really think he was a god?

In the original storyline, although Hanzo declared war on the three major villages, it wasn't as explosive because it came when Rain Shinobi Village could no longer endure. By then, the major battles between the three ninja villages were nearly over.

But now?

The war had just begun.

Hanzo had emerged.

Remarkably, Hanzo led Rain Shinobi Village in declaring war and attacking the three major shinobi villages, catching them off guard and causing significant losses, especially to Sand Shinobi Village.

Chiyo sought revenge against Rain Shinobi Village but never anticipated Hanzo's violent response. Before she could prepare, he counterattacked.

"Our demigod is bold," Shigeru remarked, silent for a moment before acknowledging Hanzo's bravery.

Beyond that, Shigeru was at a loss for words. If it were up to him, he would conserve his strength and wait for the three major ninja villages to weaken before striking.

After all, the Land of Rain was already in ruins. Jumping into the fray now would only paint him as a leader. It would be wiser to wait until the three villages were nearly defeated before acting.

The three major ninja villages maintained silence to avoid standing out, declaring war without fanfare.

But now, Rain Shinobi Village had shattered the tacit agreement, bringing the issue into the open.

Once the news spread, the entire ninja world would be astounded.

Next, it would be crucial to see how the three major ninja villages responded.

Faced with Rain Shinobi Village's declaration of war, they couldn't merely stand by. They needed to act to preserve their village's honor.

With the leader established, the three major ninja villages could now fully engage in the conflict.

"If you don't mind, could you help me review my manuscript?" Jiraiya was unconcerned about the situation, more interested in whether his manuscript met the standard.

So, upon returning to the camp, he immediately sought out Shigeru instead of resting.

Handing over the manuscript, Jiraiya's face was filled with question marks: "Did you write these?"

Jiraiya nodded. "Of course, the story you shared was excellent, so I added some content. Don't worry, when the book is published, you'll receive a share of the royalties."

"No, I mean, when did you write it?" Shigeru wasn't concerned about royalties. It would be nice to have them, but it didn't matter much. He was curious how Jiraiya found time to write a book amidst the battles.

After all, he went to the battlefield!

Not staying at camp to write.

"It was just a while ago, why?" Jiraiya looked puzzled.

"..."

You're incredible!

While others risked their lives on the battlefield, you, Jiraiya, found time to write a book. You're truly something else!

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