Battle of Ten Kages

Konoha's final war mobilization has begun.

Because of the premonition of the tragic nature of the war, this time is the highest level of war mobilization.

All those who can still go to the battlefield, regardless of whether they are male or female ninja (kunoichi), are all programmed into the battle sequence.

If it was before, Konoha would never do this, because at least they still have to keep some people to guard the house.

However, it was precisely because of the fierce war that almost all forces were involved, so there was no need to worry too much about the emptiness of the house – the enemies were all on the battlefield.

Looking at the ninja roster in his hand, Makoto sighed softly.

"Eleven thousand people... Konoha has become so weak, but still has to fight..."

Konoha implements the principle of one person, one number, and Naruto's serial number is 012607. That is to say, at Naruto's time, there were only more than 10,000 ninjas in Konoha's history.

However, considering the cruelty and fierceness of ninja battles in the past, and the situation of the joint ninja army in the end, it is impossible for Konoha to have only more than 10,000 people.

Therefore, Konoha... no, it is the other Hidden Villages except Suna, which implement the strategy of a small number of elites leading most cannon fodders.

As for where these cannon fodders come from...

Due to various reasons, many ninjas are not in the establishment, or even simply... Anyway, the origin is unknown, so everyone knows it.

The reason why there are so few ninjas trained by Konoha Ninja School in the future is entirely because they were trained as main military officers.

Therefore, among the dozens of students who can be extremely bold, only nine students were selected by Jonin.

Ordinary ninjas, who work hard for a lifetime, are also known as Chunin.

But the Rookie 12 are the real Jounin of all members-although Neji died early, he was also a Jounin.

As for why it has to be so awkward... I don't have enough money.

Even after 12 years of rejuvenating Konoha, the money is still not enough, and there is no resource to cultivate a large number of Jounins

This problem was naturally more serious twelve years ago.

Fortunately, Makoto didn't even want to lose his face. He was desperate to live, and he finally managed to get all the military expenses this time.

Makoto personally wrote a letter to Uchiha, and after Anbu sent it quietly, he began to make the final confirmation of the combat preparation materials.

Konoha, who has endured many high-intensity wars, has quite a lot of experience in this area, and there are templates for war preparation materials.

But Makoto still added a lot of new things to it.

Ninjas advocates simplicity and patience, but Makoto doesn't believe this.

Whatever it is, it's all fucking stuffy.

Money is for spending, and his prestige is not high, it is a product of compromise.

If Makoto is defeated this time, even the Sandaime will not be able to keep him. With Hidden Villages' nature, there is a high probability that he will have to apologize.

That being the case, what is there to save?

Everything is used up, there is not a single point left, and it is really armed to the teeth.

"Oh, by the way, ice cream...this is a good thing, how can I forget it."

After happily adding the ice cream to the list, Makoto nodded in satisfaction, finished the correction, and handed the document to Anbu for them to execute.

After making a series of comments, Makoto looked at the time, and it was almost time to meet a guest, so he adjusted his appearance, tried to make himself look more energetic, and then waited quietly for the other party to come to the door.

Although he was essentially fooling Yugakure, the wine he drank was real.

Drinking after meals, inviting people one by one, even if all you drink is sake, you can't bear it.

The meeting guests were very punctual, and after three minutes and forty-two seconds, a slender figure came across from Makoto.

He didn't come alone, he brought a little girl with him.

"Anko, you go out first, I have something to talk to Hokage-sama."

"Yes, Orochimaru-sama."

The young girl who looked very energetic did not doubt that she had him. After bowing to Makoto, she took a bunch of red bean dango and left happily.

The secret protectors including Anbu also quietly left their posts temporarily.

For a while, only Makoto and Orochimaru were left in Hokage's office.

Today's Orochimaru is still very plainly dressed, but he seems to have just finished shopping, and he even brought a bag of pineapples.

Makoto noticed that Orochimaru seemed to have newly manicured his nails... This guy has really become more and more serious recently.

Counting the time, it was almost time for him to leave.

Makoto noticed the situation of Orochimaru very early and kept Anbu staring at him all the time.

Orochimaru obviously didn't want to turn against Makoto directly, so he suppressed his experimental addiction as much as possible.

This virtually saved those Konoha ninjas who were about to suffer.

But at the same time, it also made Orochimaru more and more unstable.

Although Orochimaru is the big villain in the early stage and is very good at management, the Orogakure he built after he ran out is also very decent.

But he's really not that interested in power.

Most of the time, he's a nerd.

He can bear anything, except the desire to experiment.

At the end of the study, Orochimaru even became very maternal and wanted to take care of his children.

The children brought out by Orochimaru, each one is better than the previous.

But his stinking problem is absolutely intolerable to Konoha.

As a Kage, Makoto can tacitly allow Orochimaru to experiment with hostile ninjas, but he absolutely cannot allow him to attack Konoha ninjas.

That was his bottom line.

Fortunately, Makoto can make Orochimaru an offer he cannot refuse.

At least during the war, he can stay temporarily... As for after the war...

"You seem a little uneasy recently?"

"Uneasy? War is indeed quite boring, endless... and meaningless."

He almost forgot, Orochimaru is also a philosopher.

Orochimaru is not only a philosopher, but also likes to debate.

He even discussed life and eternity with the young Uchiha Itachi.

These messy things are a pain in the ass, Makoto decided to abandon those things and started to get straight to the point.

"I have a lot of important documents and classics left by the Shodaime and Nidaime here. I know you have always been interested in these. Anyway, I have never had time to study them. Why don't I lend them to you first...Of course, it is a copy."

As soon as techniques were mentioned, Orochimaru really immediately got rid of his dead face before, and his empty eyes became more human.

"Is it those... Sandaime didn't tell you, are those people forbidden to read?"

"I know, but I simply think that you are the most suitable to watch these."

– If I don't give it to you, won't you run in and read it secretly?

You this gluttonous snake.

That being the case, it is better to take it out directly for trading.

But for Orochimaru, those secrets and forbidden techniques are obviously the most important things, and other things can be put aside first.

"Are you trying to kill Danzo? I know you've always disliked him, I can promise you, but I have to remind you of one thing, young Hokage – now is not the best time to kill him."

"Kill Danzo? Why should I kill Danzo... He didn't help me become a scapegoat yet, how could I let him die."

Shrugging his shoulders, Makoto put a copy of the forbidden technique that he had prepared in front of Orochimaru.

"My request is – no matter what, complete this technique first!"

Orochimaru took the forbidden scroll curiously and unfolded it excitedly.

He saw that it was clearly written on it – Edo Tensei (Impure World Reincarnation).

Orochimaru's snake pupils contracted twice excitedly.

"It turned out to be this technique... This is a forbidden technique that bypasses the laws of nature."

Edo Tensei, from the Nidaime's Forbidden Art Catalogue.

While being powerful, he is also quite unmanned, almost getting an iron fist from his own brother.

But... with such good technique, why not use it?

Orochimaru is a big villain, so of course he will be criticized by everyone if he uses this technique.

But Makoto is the Hokage.

If he asked Orochimaru to use this technique, it was naturally used to protect Konoha, and it was the continuation of the will of fire.

And the person he wants to summon...

"Of course I know this, but the current situation...can you master it in a short time?"

"It depends on the object being defiled. Who do you want to summon?"

"Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobimara."

... ...

"War..."

The Sandaime walked slowly on the streets of Konoha with his son Asuma behind his back.

Because of Makoto's rebellious acts before, Konoha walked out of the shadow of Kyuubi's Rampage At the fastest speed.

The eyes of the people who had been extremely frustrated by the war finally brought a little light.

However, before the Sandaime could take a breath, the Kumo and Iwa changed again.

As the former Hokage, the Sandaime was naturally angry.

But... If I stood in the other party's perspective, I would definitely do the same.

Konoha was already the strongest, but now it began to recover at an incredible speed. If there is no restriction at this time, the gap between the two sides will become wider and wider in the future.

The two Hidden Villages on the opposite side don't want to fight either, but if they don't fight now, they're afraid that they won't have a chance to win if they fight in the future.

Two dead ends.

Sandaime was walking on the street, and people bowed to him from time to time to say hello. But the sadness in the Sandaime's eyes increased.

"Asuma, do you know? The so-called war is the old people who are old and let countless young people who should be full of hope die."

For some reason, the relationship between Asuma and his father is not good. No matter what he said, Asuma wanted to refute it.

But only this time...

"Old man, you are old..."

"Yeah, old..."

"Then just watch from the sidelines, we will complete the things you haven't done one by one."

Sandaime looked back at Asuma and smiled.

"There are always people who are young, and there are always people who are old... Even I want to do more for Konoha... I just don't want to be looked down upon by you."

"Tsk!"

Asma clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction.

But for some reason, he felt that the relationship between himself and his father seemed a little closer.

The father and son were walking on the street, chatting with each other.

Even the two of them don't remember clearly what they said. I just vaguely remember that the two of them haven't talked like this for a long time.

He followed this figure.

...Unknowingly, he had grown up.

Sandaime was thinking this aimlessly and suddenly felt that someone behind him put a hand on his shoulder.

In this regard, the Sandaime was shocked.

– For a ninja, he has been bullied so close without realizing it. Even if he was in a trance just now, if the other party is hostile, this person can...

For a moment, countless thoughts whizzed past the Sandaime's mind.

Fortunately, nothing bad happened.

Because immediately following the palm came an extremely familiar call.

"Sensei!"

Sandaime looked toward the source of the sound, and what he saw was the extremely familiar but stupid face.

The person who came was very tall, with a hearty smile on his face. The most noticeable thing is that instead of wearing a normal forehead protector on his head, he wears the word 'oil'...it's Jiraiya!

"Jiraiya!"

Seeing Jiraiya, Sandaime immediately became happy.

The Sannins are all his students, Tsunade will not be mentioned. Among the three, Sandaime's favorite is actually Orochimaru.

No matter who encounters such a genius apprentice, he can't help but prefer some more.

Orochimaru is not only talented in ninjutsu, but also good at management and winning people's hearts. What's even more rare is that he knows how to calm down and study the essence of ninjutsu.

Sandaime once thought that he would inherit Hokage.

It's a pity... he didn't want to.

Orochimaru doesn't care about these at all.

Plus some things happened after that...

Sandaime became more and more disappointed with Orochimaru.

Jiraiya's performance was not good at the beginning, but he has a good heart. Under the scrutiny of time, not only has he not been eliminated by the times, but has gradually bloomed his own brilliance.

It's just because of some reasons, Jiraiya goes out all year round and rarely comes back.

Sandaime thought that this time Jiraiya would not be able to keep up with the war, but he did not expect that Jiraiya would come back in time.

"Sensei, long time no see, how are you?"

"I'm fine, Jiraiya. These years you..."

"Sensei, I always do the wrong things at the wrong time. I don't leave when I should leave early, and I don't stay when I should stay. If I could have acted faster at that time, maybe I could have saved Minato...but this time, please let me fight side by side with you!"

It seems that Jiraiya has been outside these years and has experienced a lot.

Sandaime originally wanted to say a thousand words to him, but when it came to his lips, he could only say three 'That's good'.

Anyway, he's back, and that's good.

The things in the past, let it go.

Jiraiya also finished talking to Sandaime very seriously, and then suddenly changed his expression.

"Also, can you tell Makoto, can you tell him not to let the editor rush me to draft again? No inspiration is no inspiration, I really can't write a single word..."

Sandaime took back his previous words.

He knows very clearly what this guy is writing outside.

All his face was lost by Jiraiya.

Now some people outside even call him Porn-Gambling-Drugs-sensei... Those three traitors are really...

Sandaime barely squeezed a smile out of his stiff face.

"By the way, do you still have contact with Tsunade? The scale of this war is very large, I'm afraid..."

"Actually, I saw Tsunade just now." Jiraiya scratched his cheek with his fingers, with a weird expression, "It's just her current appearance..."

"What's wrong with her?"

"Makoto bribed her creditor and is pursuing her debt."

Just when the Sandaime was stunned, a blond beauty who usually understands people's feelings at a glance rushed towards him howling.

"Sensei, save me!"

... ...

Because of Konoha's overall war mobilization, the streets outside are in chaos.

But in the Uchiha mansion, there was silence.

At this moment, all the Uchiha clansmen who were going to go to war gathered in the central hall, wearing armor, and getting food from the matriarch.

What they ate today was red rice.

Even the oldest Uchiha tribe can't tell when this rule was passed down. But everyone has long been used to this, and every time there is a war, they must eat this.

At this time, everyone was silent, and only when the Uchiha matriarch put the rice into the bowl in front of the people, did someone put their hands together and thank her softly.

The meal was unusually silent.

The silence almost suffocated the five-year-old Uchiha Itachi.

In the past few years, he also attended the funerals of Uchiha ninjas from time to time.

At that time, everyone was dressed in black, and their expressions were extremely solemn. But only today...

Itachi Uchiha wanted to shout and stop the clansmen from heading to death, but he couldn't.

Because he is the son of Uchiha Fugaku.

He sat beside his father, maintaining the same posture as his family members.

At this moment, everyone stopped scolding Makoto for giving them the lowest tobacco share ratio. He also stopped scolding Raikage this snake for being mentally ill and started a war when he had nothing to do.

They were so silent, like tombstones.

Without any extra words, after eating the red rice, everyone left one after another.

Tomorrow morning, they will set off.

Today is bound to be a sleepless night.

After everyone left, Uchiha Fugaku brought Uchiha Itachi to his room.

The surroundings are full of darkness. Only a light flickers faintly.

That atmosphere is called death.

Uchiha Itachi knew that his father had something to tell him.

"Itachi, if I die, then you will be the next head."

Hearing what his father said, Uchiha Itachi's heart trembled immediately.

But he knew that he couldn't go against his father's will, just like his father couldn't go against the rules of this world.

So he bowed deeply.

"Father, you will come back safely!"

"Maybe..."

Uchiha Fugaku sighed softly, but he obviously didn't come to listen to his son's auspicious words.

"Itachi, you seem lost. I guess you're wondering, why are we at war?"

Uchiha Fugaku has been active on the battlefield all year round and has the nickname "Evil Eye". But at this moment, there is a rare warmth in his eyes.

"Yes, Father..."

"Actually, I also don't know."

Fugaku Uchiha gave a rare answer.

"I'm just subconsciously protecting our home."

Uchiha Fugaku stretched out his hand, and under Uchiha Itachi's suspicious gaze, gently stroked his son's black hair.

"In the Warring States Period a long time ago, our Uchiha lineage was just one of many ninja families. –

"We are indeed very powerful, but we are not different from other ninjas in essence. Kill others today, and be killed by others tomorrow. Even in sleep, we must keep one eye open. –

"Because we don't know, one day, we will be killed by others – until our ancestor Uchiha Madara and the Shodaime Hokage concluded a contract. –

"At that time, the Nidaime killed Madara's younger brother. But he still agreed... because the Shodaime promised us that he would end the war and give us a home. If we don't need to fight, we can't fight. A home where you can live in peace and security. –

"So, we followed him, fighting all the way, and finally got Konoha. –

"Later, Madara and the Shodaime fell out. He wanted to take our ancestors with us, but our ancestors refused... because this is the home of Senju and Uchiha. We don't want to continue fighting, just want to be quiet Live in peace. –

"This is the common wish of all Uchihas. –

"Now, Senju is gone. This home will be guarded by us, Uchiha – Itachi, you have to remember. When you don't know what to do next, at least protect the people around you. Because with a choice like this, you will never regret it! –

Uchiha Fugaku seldom has such an obvious expression of emotion. Uchiha Itachi was surprised, but also deeply remembered his father's words.

"Protect the people around you, protect Konoha... even if Konoha treats us..."

As the founding family of Konoha, Uchiha has been heavily suppressed by the Nidaime Hokage. This is undoubtedly unreasonable, and there are many complaints in the Uchiha family.

"Since the actual demise of the Senju lineage, the Niddaime just wanted to keep the rights in the Hokage line forever... The rest are just excuses. –

"As the founders of Konoha, we haven't been a Hokage, how ridiculous. –

"So-called politics always will be like this."

Is that so?

Uchiha Itachi doesn't know.

"But the more Nidaime doesn't want us to become Hokage, the more we have to show him. We just want to tell him, Nidaime, he is wrong! –

"So – Itachi, work hard!"

Facing his father's encouragement, Uchiha Itachi remained silent.

He always felt that what his father said was not correct.

But he also knows that under his father's usually calm appearance, there is pride hidden – because in his blood vessels, there is blood called Uchiha.

They are called Uchiha, and they are born powerful.

The atmosphere suddenly became silent.

But the opportunity is really rare, Uchiha Itachi still wants to ask more.

"Father, you said Konoha is our home, and you also asked me to protect the most important people. If...if they..."

Uchiha Itachi boldly asked out the doubts in his heart.

This is a very dangerous topic, but Uchiha Fugaku answered it anyway.

"Rise and fall are inevitable in the course of history. There is no country or Hidden Village is immortal – yes, will is always very important. –

"Sometimes it can even reverse the situation and change the tide of history, and similar situations are not uncommon. –

"Humans are not weak beings, and I believe in the infinite possibilities of human beings. But what happens when two people with strong wills clash? π

"The answer is simple – the weak will will be swallowed by the strong will, making the fire even more intense. –

"When the resulting karmic fire continues to ignite everywhere on the earth, all justice and ethics will be melted in the scorching heat, and the world will be enveloped in a sea of flames... In this way, you will naturally know your answer."

He seemed to say it, but he didn't seem to say anything.

Uchiha Fugaku opened the secret letter, only to see the clear writing on it.

"If I die on the battlefield, I will ask Uchiha Fugaku-san to take over and become the Rokudaime Hokage."

... ...

Chiyo returned to Sunagakure with her troops and horses.

After signaling everyone to go to rest first, Chiyo came to Kazekage's mansion overnight.

Kazekage's yard is huge, and when she arrived, he was concentrating on blacksmithing.

More precisely, he was making weapons for himself.

The Yondaime Kazekage looks unusually ordinary. He has short, featureless brown hair and usually wears a black ninja suit with mesh underwear.

From the outside, he is nothing special, just like the ninja uncle you can see everywhere.

However, he is the one who propped up the entire Suna today.

Now, after being cut off from funding, a large part of Suna's income actually comes from Kazekage's magnetic escape – this peculiar ninjutsu can obtain gold dust in the sea of sand.

Gold dust is a rare treasure in this desert.

But for a large Hidden Village, even gold dust is just a drop in the bucket...

"Rasa."

"Chiyo-baasama, you came back."

Yodaime Kazekage replied like this, but did not turn around, and still maintained his movements.

Chiyo knew that Rasa had always been like this and that he was not good at expressing his emotions, so she didn't see outsiders, but directly told what she had seen and heard along the way.

The reason why it took her so long to return to Konoha was that she visited many small forces along the way.

Some visits yielded little results, others not.

The joints in it have all been sent back to Suna in advance with the summon beasts. But Grandma Chiyo is still used to reporting directly to Rasa, so as not to miss some important details.

Suna, who has lost their genius producing, can only choose Konoha, so they are extra cautious.

"When I went to Konoha, they sent Kakashi to pick me up."

Yodaime Kazekage's movements suddenly stopped.

"The son of... Konoha White Fang who killed your son and daughter-in-law?"

"Yes, that's him."

"You didn't kill him?"

"No, I chatted with him for a long time."

Pong, pong, pong...

Yondaime Kazekage swung the hammer again, his eyes were so deep that no one could see his emotions.

In the gap between steel collisions, only his indifferent words flowed out.

"Thank you, Chiyo."

"It's nothing, it's been many years after all."

Chiyo looked at the sky, only to see that the stars in the sky were scattered and dim.

Just like her life and Suna's future.

"There are so many people in Konoha, anyone can come to welcome me, and Koharu Utatane, who came with him, has a very high seniority. But the Godaime Hokage wants Kakashi to go with her... I can hardly help but make a move, but now Suna cannot go through an unreasonable war again. –

"I believe that the Godaime Hokage has no intention of going to war with us. He just... wants to test our resolve. –

"I know what I'm doing."

Money, money, money.

Simple money can bring enough difficulties to the most powerful ninja.

The Shodaime Kazekage would not have imagined that the Sunagkure would be in such a state of embarrassment when it was in their hands.

Not only can they not avenge their grudges, but they even have to send their daughter to unite with the enemy's village.

"The so-called ninjas are people who can endure extremes! –

"It's true that you can have fun for a while for revenge, but it will push people who believe in us into a pit of fire!"

Yondaime Kazekage stared at the stove in front of him, a fiery flame flickered in his cold eyes.

"The so-called life is a process of constantly experiencing the beatings of life. Some people survived and became famous weapons. –

"Some people couldn't hold on and broke into two pieces and became waste products. –

"We're hopeless and become defects. But luckily, we're still alive. –

"As long as you are alive, there is still hope, and you can wait until the next era comes. –

"Before the ninjutsu passed down by the Sage of the Six Paths, no one realized that human beings could be so powerful. Before the era of ninjas, warriors took it for granted that they possessed all the resources in the world... Times will not always love someone, and will not love any country forever. As long as we exist, we will always seize the gift of fate one day. –

"Until then, Suna must survive..."

"The war is about to start, and I have already ordered the village to prepare for the war. Just as you are back, baasama, please take a look at Gaara's situation before you leave."

Chiyo was stunned.

"Are you going to take Gaara to the battlefield? No...he-he's only so old...Once he uses Ichibi's power, he will definitely die..."

The Yondaime Kazekage didn't say anything and just continued to beat the iron in silence.

The wind blows the fire, and the steel is forged in the fire.

... ...

Yondaime Raikage sat in his office, his eyes swept over the faces of the bastards in front of him one by one as if he wanted to be sure of something from their expressions.

"Many nobles were assassinated in the Land of Fire. Although there were not many deaths...who did it?"

Everyone outside said that Yugakure did it.

Konoha did get evidence from Yugakure.

But this kind of talk is just a distraction.

Konoha wouldn't believe it, and Raikage naturally didn't believe it either.

He always felt that it should be Kumo or Iwa who did it.

Under the leadership of Onoki, Iwa would not do such things as break the rules.

That goddamn old-fashioned.

Then, it's Kumo... Wait, he seems to be the Raikage.

Facing Raikage's gaze, the ninjas stared by him cried out.

"Brother, you know me. If it were me, there would be nothing left of the palace in the Land of Fire, and it would have been smashed to pieces by Hachibi long ago."

"Raikage-sama, you know me. If I make a move, then those nobles can only choose one of my sticks."

"Raikage-sama, you know me well. If I make a move, Killer B will definitely be the first to beat me up."

"I can tell, you all have unique skills." Yondaime Raikage folded his arms, "So, tell me, is it Kirigakure? Or is Konoha crazy and killing his own people?"

Raikage was deeply troubled.

Ah, so annoying, why does he have to think about these boring things.

Can't solve the problem physically?

When the Yondaime Raikage started this difficult question, his subordinates also became agitated.

Pong! Pong! Pong!

"You guys, you deserve to be single for so long! Go die! What two sticks!"

"Yugito Nii, are you not the same!"

"I am Jinchuriki, how can I be the same as you!"

"I'm not the same as Jinjurik, how can you be so double-standard? I want to battle with you..."

Yondaime Raikage silently covered his face.

The good news is that his men are truly elites.

The bad news is that each of these guys has more character than the last.

Every time he was with them, he felt like he would lose ten years of his life.

He had been losing hair lately...

"At this point, who is it and what's the point?"

... ...

After some trekking, Terumi Mei finally returned to Kirigakure.

Even if it is her, she will still feel tremendous pressure when performing tasks in a foreign country for a long time.

Not to mention that the mission destination this time is Konoha.

Fortunately, she finally fulfilled her mission and returned successfully.

Terumi Mei adjusted her mood and immediately ran to return to Mizukage Yagura.

From the outside, Mizukage Yagura is very young, like a half-grown child. However, he is very old and is a trustworthy Kage.

Terumi Mei gave a detailed report on the mission to harass the nobles of the Land of Fire.

Obviously, Yagura has confirmed her achievements from other channels, so this report is very easy.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"No, it's nothing, it's just dealing with some ordinary guards, and there are very few ninjas inside."

Terumi Mei replied, and reported the information collected along the way to Yondaime Mizukage Yagura.

"Mizukage-sama, there is one thing I want to tell you."

"Oh?"

"This operation went very smoothly, but... it went too smoothly. The first time I acted, it was nothing. After several times of harassment, no Konoha elite came to surround me..."

It is a good thing that things are going well, but after so many years of war, Konoha cannot be unresponsive.

Terumi Mei is very confident in her skills, but she never thinks she is invincible.

Yagura thought for a long time and finally waved his hand.

"I already know."

This is by no means the answer Terumi Mei wanted.

But out of ninja ethics, she will not ask her own Kage again.

Because she knew very well that Kage and their considerations were different from the beginning.

Neither party intends to continue to explore this issue, but when Terumi Mei was about to leave, Yagura continued to say.

"I know that it is very hard for you to act alone in the Land of Fire, but now the situation is getting more and more urgent. You should have a good night's rest, then join the main battle force and prepare for the attack."

Hearing that, Terumi Mei was immediately shocked.

Kiri is guarding one side, and the territory is fairly quiet. The only one who can dispatch the large Kiri army is...

She still kept the ninja rules in mind, but now she doesn't care so much.

"Are we going to intervene in the wars of the other Four Great Hidden Villages?"

"No, even if it is us, it is impossible to be an enemy of the four Hidden Villages at the same time."

"Then we are..."

"Intervene."

The Yondaime Mizukage uttered an answer that Terumi Mei never thought of.

... ...

Amegakure.

The rain was falling as if the sky was crying.

For some reason, Hanzo of the Salamander, the ruler of Amegakure, has not seen outsiders for a long time.

He bound himself in a high-rise building, and invited countless people to protect him, while he was in it, dreaming and dying all day long.

No one knew what he was thinking, it seemed that such days would last forever.

But on this day, a guest came to Amegakure.

"Onoki..."

Hanzo, who was always wearing a respirator, had a strange voice. He stared at the guests in front of him, a hint of surprise flashed in his chaotic eyes.

"What did you come to see me for?"

"Hanzo of the Salamander, I'm here to negotiate terms with you."

... ...

In the moonlight, a young man wearing a swirl mask fills a glass with sake.

He didn't drink alcohol, but stared at the gentle moonlight reflected in the wine glass.

"War... another war. –

"This time, how many people do you want to die?"