"National...international mediation?"
When Uchiha Tokumitsu went to the jounin class to communicate his thoughts to Hatake Sakumo, Hatake Sakumo was very surprised.
Although Hatake Sakumo also understood the meaning of what Uchiha Tokumitsu said literally, he did not quite imagine that such words were spoken from the mouth of the Uchiha clan, which was famous for its aggressiveness.
Furthermore, the ninjas, who have long been accustomed to zero-sum games and have long been accustomed to zero-sum games, have no habit of achieving peace through third-party mediation.
Of course, it is not that there is no so-called "mediation" in the ninja world, but its nature is completely different from the literal meaning of Uchiha Tokumitsu.
For example, when two small countries have conflicts of interest, the big country will often intervene to prevent the small country's struggle from harming its own interests.
Of course, this kind of mediation is backed by the powerful force of the great powers.
Moreover, the result of "mediation" is not only that the interests that small countries compete for are directly taken away by big countries, and the euphemistic name is "eliminating the root causes of conflicts." Some unscrupulous big countries will also cut a few more pieces of meat from small countries.
The most typical case is that after the rise of the Rain Ninja Village under the command of Sanshouyu Hanzo, he conquered many small countries in the east and west and defeated them. Not only the small countries with Ninja Villages such as the Country of Grass, the Country of Taki, and the Country of Frost suffered. After Sansho Hanzo's attack, even the Iron Kingdom, which was far away from the Land of Rain, was attacked by the Rain Ninjas.
Of course, Sanshouyu Hanzo's Rain Ninja Village was soon besieged by the four major land powers for violating peace.
The chicken thief's Kumogakure Village only sent troops to expel the influence of the Rain Ninja in the Kingdom of Frost and other small countries. Konoha, Iwagakure, and Sunagakure chose to directly invade the territory of the Kingdom of Rain, thus setting off a long-lasting second ninja world. Great war.
Among the four major countries in the mainland, the only one who has never fought against the Ameno-nin led by Sanshouyu Hanzo is Kumogakure, one of the targets of this mediation.
"Mediation..."
The more Hatake Sakumo thought about it, the more headache he got, "Tokumitsu-kun, this matter may not be as simple as you think..."
The "mediation" that the ninja world is used to is to mediate small countries, but it is obvious that the iron-headed boy in Yu Ninja Village cannot operate in secret like this.
Besides, Kumogakure is also famous for being arrogant and unreasonable. He is a master who takes advantage of others and suffers losses. Will this kind of mediation with both sides being iron-headed men ease the situation or further increase the intensity of the war... Hatake Sakumo Take this with a grain of salt.
Moreover, there is also a lack of normalized communication mechanism between the major ninja villages in the ninja world.
Except for the past Five Kage Conferences and the Chuunin Joint Examination that has emerged in recent years, there are very few interactions between the major ninja villages, which makes mediation more difficult.
Even if Hatake Sakumo is willing to come forward, it will be difficult to find a suitable and high-level dialogue channel.
"It will indeed be a bit difficult, but it is still an attempt after all, isn't it~"
Uchiha Tokumitsu said leisurely: "The dawn of peace has appeared on the horizon. If we don't fight for it, how will we know whether it will work?"
"...Isn't the so-called horizon just a line that can be seen but will never be reached!"
Hatake Sakumo has long been immune to Uchiha Tokumitsu's incomprehensible but somewhat interesting metaphors, and even has the ability to interpret them to a certain extent.
"None of this is important. What is important is the international reputation that contributed to this!"
Uchiha Tokumitsu shrugged and said: "After all, starting a war is just a matter of words, but stopping the war before the war is of greater significance."
"...It's just that you and I are presiding over this matter, and we have a somewhat unfair reputation."
When Hatake Sakumo heard that it made sense, he lowered his voice and said to Uchiha Tokumitsu: "After all, the leader of the village is still Hokage-sama..."
Of course, Hatake Sakumo would not admit that he was moved by the reputation and fame that would come after facilitating this matter.
"Just report it normally to our Hokage-sama who is here to take care of you~"
Uchiha Tokumitsu said indifferently: "Anyway, I just need to talk to his old man. We will share the specific matters with the respected Hokage~"
"After all, as the leader of the village, he has been so busy all day, so it's better for him to have a good rest."
Although Uchiha Tokko didn't call the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen an old monkey as he usually did, the malice in these strange words was not diminished at all.
Hatake Sakumo breathed a sigh of relief.
This is the Uchiha Tokumitsu in his impression!
The righteous and awe-inspiring words he just said really made him feel uncomfortable!
"It's just that Hokage-sama may not be willing to delegate power like this..."
Hatake Sakumo pointed out the problem: "It is inevitable that he will have a foot in the game."
"Is there anyone else who can be useful in Hokage-sama's bag~"
Uchiha Tokumitsu laughed and said: "The worst case scenario is that the peace-loving Mito Gate advisor will be sent as an envoy by then~"
"You're really hurting..."
If Mito Monohan sends an envoy to Kumogakure, who is in power from the martial arts faction, although there will not be any danger, a mocking and snubbing will definitely be inevitable.
"If that's the case... then go ahead and do it! You can also make a name for yourself as the Reform Association in the ninja world!"
Hatake Sakumo also made up his mind: "I will communicate with the Hokage-sama, but Tokumitsu-kun, do you have a specific mediation plan?"
"There must be some~"
Seeing that Uchiha Tokumitsu had successfully persuaded Hatake Sakumo, he was also very satisfied: "First, in the name of the Military Command, notify the Sarutobi Shogunate to lead the northern border defense force to enter Ta no Kuni and cut off Kumogakure's land passage; and then let the Fire Gate Shogunate We will march eastward through the Country of Taki to block the border of the Country of Frost and completely block Kumogakure's advance route; the ninja army under my command will also be transferred north as a reserve force."
"This...is this mediation?"
Hatake Sakumo was dumbfounded, "Are you sure this isn't preparation for war?"
"Armed mediation is normal. Besides, if peace is sought through war, peace will survive; if peace is sought through compromise, peace will perish."
Uchiha Tokko stood up and said: "Otherwise, how can we make those Kumogakure barbarians willing to accept our mediation?"
"It's just that this would be somewhat of a risk of war..."
Hatake Sakumo hesitated again.
"It's okay~ At worst, I will sell more military supplies to Kirigakure and provide some war loans, so Kirigakure will be powerless."
Hatake Sakumo was speechless.
"Then it's up to you~"
Uchiha Tokumitsu was also ready to leave, "By the way, if the village is not willing to uphold justice for the rain ninja, then I will lead my troops northward."
After all, in the final analysis, Sanshouyu Hanzo's rain ninja just helped Uchiha Tokko take the blame for snatching the tailed beast for no reason.
For the sake of fighting side by side, and in order to bring Sansho Hanzo to the battlefield again when the Kirigakure conquest is launched next time, Uchiha Tokumitsu still tried his best to promote "mediation".
"I know, I know~"
Hatake Sakumo said a little irritably.
"It's up to you, Sakumo-kun."
After saying that, Uchiha Tokko opened the door and left.
…
"You call this mediation?"
When Hatake Sakumo compiled a proposal based on Uchiha Tokumitsu's suggestion and submitted it to the Hokage Building, the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a little numb when he saw it.
The three major shogunates of the Fire Country and Konoha's three major border defense forces all came out to invade Kumogakure's sphere of influence and block the march route... Isn't this a naked threat of war?
Since when did the threat of war have such a polite term as "mediation"?
"Sakumo-kun, this proposal should be proposed by Tokumitsu-kun, right?"
Looking at the paper full of confusing words, the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen also felt helpless.
The reason why he originally let Hatake Sakumo and Uchiha Tokimitsu team up to form a mobile unit was to allow Konoha's most determined successor to the Will of Fire to infect Uchiha Tokimitsu, a rebellious person.
But unexpectedly, Hatake Sakumo was completely bewitched and brainwashed by Uchiha Tokumitsu...
Although the Hokage family, especially Danzo, did something wrong in their attitude towards Uchiha Tokoku and the Uchiha clan, is it possible that the Uchiha clan was not wrong at all?
Why didn't Danzo ambush the Hyuga clan leader instead of Uchiha Tokimitsu? Doesn't this explain the problem very well?
The third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen, whose thoughts were wandering, became increasingly angry as he thought about it.
"Lord Hokage..."
Hatake Sakumo looked at the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen with a strange look.
“…peace is ultimately a good thing.”
The Sandaime Sarutobi Hiruzen reacted immediately, put down the proposal in his hand gently, and said in a deep voice: "It's just that this move has the risk of war after all, and the village still needs to think carefully before acting."
"I see……"
Hatake Sakumo was stunned for a moment, then said: "Then Hokage-sama, please think about it slowly. I can also try to mediate in the name of the Reform Council."
"Sakumo-kun!"
The third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen almost fainted when he heard this.
What do you mean by letting him think about it slowly!
Could it be that the power of the supreme leader of the village can be exercised so blatantly now? !
"The village cannot tolerate people walking alone!"
"Sandaime-sama, have you forgotten Tobirama-sama?"
Hatake Sakumo replied warmly.
As soon as these words came out, the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen was also stunned.
Teacher Tobirama...
This reminded him again of the unforgettable night when he and the Nidaime were on a mission to Kumogakure many years ago and had to flee in panic after being attacked by the Golden Horn and Silver Horn...
He wanted to say that the matter was over, Yunyin had already apologized, and there was no need to pursue it further.
But I opened and closed my mouth several times, but couldn't speak.
No matter how sophisticated he is, he is still worried about what happened back then.
"You go ahead and do something..."
The Sandaime Sarutobi Hiruzen took out his pipe, his hand trembling slightly as he filled it with tobacco.
"But I have two requests, you must agree to me..."
Taking a deep breath from his pipe, Sandaime Sarutobi Hiruzen said seriously.
"Hokage-sama, please speak..."
Hatake Sakumo nodded.
"First, the village's ninja army cannot launch an attack on Kumogakure first..."
"no problem!"
Hatake Sakumo agreed without even thinking about it.
If Uchiha Tokko really wants to make things big, there are many ways to circumvent this condition.
Besides, the ninja army of the three clans of Kirigakure and Guiyi under the Tokumitsu shogunate are not Konoha ninjas; even the Fire Gate shogunate can control a group of grass ninja who are not afraid of death under the heavy reward of money.
"Second, I will ask the Mito Gate consultant to go to Kumogakure to discuss this matter. Don't act rashly until there is a result..."
"As commanded."
Hatake Sakumo also agreed.
"Go ahead."
After saying that, the Sandaime Sarutobi Hiruzen closed his eyes.
Hatake Sakumo bowed, then stood up and left.
"Teacher Tobirama..."
After a long time, the quiet Hokage's office finally heard the faint sigh of the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen.
He knew that this time he was manipulated by Hatake Sakumo.
Uchiha Tokimitsu would never have been able to think of such heart-breaking words.
More importantly, as a contemporary Hokage, he cannot refuse such a reason, whether it is public, private, emotional or rational.
Even if there is a high possibility that it will lead to a direct conflict or even a large-scale war between Konoha and Kumogakure.
"Fortunately, Kirigakure is still harassing the coast of the Kingdom of Thunder. Kumogakure may not be able to mobilize much power..."
The Sandaime Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly calculated the recent intelligence and situation analysis of the ninja world in his mind, and unexpectedly discovered that mediation was actually feasible.
Although the results of the mediation may cause the resentful Kumogakure to provoke conflict with Konoha again at some time in the future, the future has not yet arrived after all, and handling the present is the most important thing.
What's more, Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo are pressing forward step by step and aggressively. If they can't achieve some results, who knows how much future there will be?
Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen cheered up, shook the bell on the table to recruit an ANBU, and whispered to him.
After receiving the order, the Anbu immediately headed to the Sarutobi Shogunate's headquarters in the northern part of the Land of Fire.
Then, he signed another handwritten message, ordering the Sarutobi clan to immediately secretly assemble the ninja army to prepare for the emergency.
Although he was willing to play a game with Yunyin, he was still worried that something might happen to his eldest son stationed in the north during this so-called "mediation", so he still had to make more preparations.
In addition, the shogunate ninja army under Uchiha Tokko's command headed north. Although it was said to be a reserve force, it still made him somewhat uneasy.
…
Following the orders issued by Hatake Sakumo from the Konoha Military Command, the huge war machine of Konoha Ninja Village was immediately activated.
First, the mobile troops directly under the jounin class were transferred to the fire gate shogunate in the northwest, and then the northern border defense troops, led by Sarutobi Shinnosuke, brazenly crossed the border and entered the small country of Ta no Kuni.
Subsequently, the Tokumitsu shogunate, which received the most attention, also dispatched a ninja army to go north and set up defenses in the northern part of the Land of Fire.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Konoha's arrangements are all aimed at Kumogakure.
In addition to Kumogakure currently at war with Kirigakure, Kumogakure also recently issued an ultimatum to Konoha's nominal vassal, the Rain Ninja Village, in the name of tracking down the tailed beasts...
Immediately afterwards, the public declaration of the Hokage Building verified the suspicions of other countries in the ninja world.
Konoha announced its official involvement in the conflict between Kumogakure and Ume Ninja, and asked both parties to exercise restraint and not to start a war rashly.
At the same time, Konoha's advisor, Mito Monen, was also ordered to go to Kumogakure as an envoy to mediate peace matters.
I had a one-day quality meeting today. I don’t know if I can make it in time for Chapter 2. It might not be until after the early morning.
(End of chapter)
