Konoha's series of smooth and well-targeted troop movements quickly cut off all the routes that Kumogakure could take south to attack the Amano Ninja Village.
Even after Uchiha Tokumitsu led his troops to complete the deployment of the front line in the northern part of the Land of Fire, Kumogakure was still in a state of confusion.
They never expected that Konoha's reaction would be so violent!
Although after the Second Ninja War, the Rain Ninja Village became a vassal of Konoha in name, and there were ninja troops stationed by Konoha in the Land of Rain, this was just a stopgap measure taken by Hanzo Sanshouyu to end the war. Despite this, the Rain Ninja Village still maintains its usual independence, and the Country of Rain is not considered Konoha's sphere of influence that is officially recognized by all countries in the ninja world.
However, judging from the current reaction of Konoha, it seems that the relationship between Konoha and Yu Ninja is not as simple as imagined...
"War! This is Konoha's war provocation!"
After receiving Konoha's public declaration of peace, the furious Third Raikage punched the solid wood desk to pieces.
All the Kumogakure elite Jonin in the Raikage's office were also silent.
Konoha's attitude is already obvious.
The Konoha ninja army who cut off all the passages on the road could not have made a better statement!
Regardless of whether Kumogakure accepts Konoha's mediation, all military operations against the Amegakure must stop.
Regardless of whether Kumogakure's request to track down the tailed beast is reasonable or not, Konoha will not allow him to cross the border into the Land of Rain.
For Kumogakure, whose martial arts ideas are rampant, Konoha's behavior undoubtedly means war.
But the problem is that the current Yunyin is not feeling well.
Although the Kirigakure ninjas are slightly weaker than Kumogakure in individual combat effectiveness, their unique water warfare ninja army has completely annihilated Kumogakure's maritime power. Now they can only deploy heavy troops on the coastline and at the mouths of various rivers. Armed.
Although the local defending Kumogakure had an advantage in total numbers, they still felt stressed when faced with the harassment of small groups of Kirigakure ninja troops swarming from all directions.
"Has Turtle Island been transferred yet?"
With the loss of sea power, Kumogakure's headaches are increasing.
Even Turtle Island, which has been wandering at sea all year round, was forced to move to the more secluded northern ice ocean waters.
"Sir Burubi replied to the letter not long ago, saying that the transfer has been completed and that mask camouflage is currently being deployed on the outer edge of Turtle Island..."
A Kumogakure jonin replied immediately.
Turtle Island is Kumogakure's biggest secret. The real waterfall on the island allows the tailed beasts and jinchuriki to achieve spiritual fusion and communication. It is the secret of Kumogakure's ability to cultivate powerful jinchuriki for generations.
Except for a group of close Jonin in the Raikage's office, even other high-ranking Kumogakure elders knew nothing about the existence of Turtle Island.
In addition, Kumogakure also has many secret weapons factories that are set up on dangerous islands to avoid being noticed and need to be urgently relocated.
While fighting Kirigakure while moving their belongings, now they also have to deal with the Konoha ninja army who talks about peace but is full of malice. Even the most arrogant Kumogakure fighting sect is a little uneasy.
After all, Kumogakure, who has deep-rooted martial arts ideas, does not understand what peace is, nor does he understand the meaning of mediation. In their eyes, what Konoha did is clearly taking advantage of the situation!
But although Kumogakure is known for being arrogant and unreasonable, he is not completely mindless.
They still knew that with Kumogakure's strength, they would be unable to withstand a war from both sides at the same time.
Therefore, although he felt that the so-called Konoha special envoy and consultant elder Mito Kaden who was about to come was actually here to rip him off, Kumogakure still had to pinch his nose and hold his breath to accept it.
…
Hatake Sakumo, as one of the leaders of this international mediation incident, also chose to leave the village and go north to coordinate the various ninja armies to deal with Kumogakure's follow-up actions. Moreover, he happened to be on the road with Mito Monen, so the two teams were able to Go north together.
Mito Katoen also has no good impression of Kumogakure. Like the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen, he is still brooding over the attack and death of the second generation Senju Tobirama.
However, since he and Hatake Sakumo went north together, they had seen numerous groups of shogunate ninja troops along the way, including many familiar faces from the village.
"The Ninja clan is so keen on war..."
Mito Kadoyan sighed inwardly.
Those ninjas who are not registered ninjas in Konoha are all from the ninja clan who have good relations with the Uchiha clan. Such large-scale participation in the war shows that almost no one can shake their bond with the Uchiha clan.
Moreover, since taking charge of the newly formed Ministry of Internal Affairs, Mito Monohan has also been committed to collecting various intelligence about the Tokko Shogunate, and he also has a certain understanding of the organizational structure and personnel composition of the Shogunate.
In Mito Kaden's view, the power system formed by the Uchiha+affiliated Ninja clan with the United Fisheries Company as the link of interests, although it lacks the justice of the Hokage camp with the will of fire as the link, has nothing to do with it. This means that the Tokugu shogunate is significantly more aggressive.
"A group of lunatics who are more warlike than the martial arts faction..."
Mito Menyan shook his head inwardly.
Perhaps because the Tokumitsu Shogunate had defeated Kirigakure alone, the ninja troops recruited and deployed to facilitate the mediation event did not have much impact within Konoha.
However, in the eyes of the top brass of the Hokage series, this is actually a very dangerous signal.
Under Uchiha Tokumitsu's plan, a war of moderate intensity and low losses is not only not a burden, but also a necessary means to gain benefits.
In the face of fair profit distribution, coupled with the influence of the senior ninjas who participated in the war, the ninjas of the ninja clan began to become more warlike.
Will the Konoha ninjas who are no longer afraid of war continue to listen to their old-school leaders who are accustomed to seeking stability?
"Sakumo-kun, do you think there is anything else that needs attention regarding this mediation?"
After arriving at the northern border of the Land of Fire, Hatake Sakumo was ready to separate from Mito Kabuto.
So Mito Menyan took advantage of the situation and asked.
"We must do our best to promote peace, and the Konoha Ninja Army is Elder Yan's most solid backing!"
Hatake Sakumo replied seriously.
Although his answer was a bit off-topic, it reflected his attitude well.
That is to say, if the negotiation succeeds, the negotiation will succeed. If the negotiation fails, mediation can be transformed into armed intervention at any time.
Hatake Sakumo was ready for a small-scale battle.
…
Sanshouyu Hanzo also didn't expect that a letter he sent to Uchiha Demitsu could mobilize such a huge power.
"Your Majesty Tokumitsu is indeed a hero of martial arts in the world. He is the best in the ninja world for being so righteous!"
Sanshouyu Hanzo said to his left and right.
Those rain ninja jounin who had been fed by Uchiha Tokumitsu as early as on the battlefield of the Kingdom of Water all believed this.
"Where is Tokko Uchiha?"
Sanshouyu Hanzo asked again.
"Your Excellency, the General, is now personally stationed at the northern border of the Country of Fire to coordinate and mediate the actions of the envoys."
The rain ninja Jonin Amada quickly replied.
Your Excellency General...
This very natural honorific of Amada made Sanshouyu Hanzo think about it again.
When did his confidant Jonin become so close to Uchiha Tokumitsu? ! Do you even know the whereabouts of Tokumitsu Uchiha so well?
Why did his subordinates tell him the information that he didn't even understand as the capital of the Rain Ninjas?
Could it be that there is some secret connection between them that I haven't discovered yet?
Is he the only one in the rain ninja village who has not been bribed by Uchiha Tokko?
Sanshouyu Hanzo couldn't help but become suspicious.
Moreover, all the Ame Ninja Jonin heard the words as a matter of course, and no one felt that there was anything wrong with Ame Tian's remarks.
And this is the scariest thing!
If he hadn't secretly personally confirmed that none of his subordinates had any traces of genjutsu control, Sanshouyu Hanzo would have thought that they had all been confused by the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Because this kind of heartfelt recognition is almost incomprehensible.
Sanshouyu Hanzo couldn't figure it out. Is the Tokumitsu Shogunate so attractive?
"Inform Uchiha Tokko that I am going to meet him at the shogunate camp..."
After hesitating for a moment, Sanshouyu Hanzo felt that it was better to put down the burden in his heart and go meet Uchiha Tokumitsu.
In any case, regardless of whether Konoha had other intentions or not, they were really helping the rain ninja out of trouble.
Sanshouyu Hanzo from the first hero's life still couldn't accept the kindness of others calmly, so he had to express it.
"Also... gather the ninja troops in the village and take them to the northwest shogunate of the Uchiha Fire Gate to assist in defense."
After hesitating again, Sanshouyu Hanzo added another order.
Now that you have to express yourself, you might as well do a little more superficial work.
Moreover, the rain ninjas sent out can come back with a new set of equipment, so they won't suffer any loss no matter what.
Today is still (2/2) ~ By the way, I’m asking for monthly ticket recommendations.
(End of chapter)
