In the independent conference room, the Third Raikage sat at the head of the table, with senior officials from the village sitting on his left and right.
Some things were not convenient to discuss outside, so everyone came to this conference room.
Sitting on the main seat, the Third Raikage did not speak for a long time.
The elder's speculation, Shimura Kizaru's information, and the scene of the morning's fight all swirled in his mind.
Although I really don't want to admit it, the elder's speculation is very likely to be correct.
The person who attacked the village is very likely to be the genius of Konoha Village, Shimura Kizaru!
Now a new problem is placed in front of the third generation Raikage.
Facing the revenge attacks of Konoha Village and Shimura Kizaru, how should Kumogakure Village and itself react?
Clarify this matter and directly declare war on Konoha?
It's better to hide and wait and see how the situation changes.
Even a brave and decisive person like the Third Raikage would not be able to make such a decision at the moment.
Fighting, the Third Raikage felt a headache when he thought of the enemy's elusive maneuverability and extremely destructive ninjutsu.
He even suspected that once a war broke out with the Land of Fire, he could completely destroy his rear area just by relying on the ninja suspected of being Shimura Kizaru.
By then, no matter how strong he is and how abundant his troops are, there is absolutely no possibility of defeating Konoha.
It can fly, fly very fast, has long-range attack methods, and is very powerful!
Such an existence is simply a super killer weapon on the battlefield!
But let’s not fight!
The Third Raikage felt the anger in his heart couldn't be swallowed at all, and he couldn't explain it to his subordinates and villagers.
A weak Kage cannot get the support of his ninjas and villagers, especially in Kumogakure Village, which pursues power and worships the strong.
If you choose to hold back and say nothing, then the position under your butt will probably be unstable.
Thinking of this, the Third Raikage realized with a bit of pain that he had no choice at all.
At this moment, the Third Raikage, who had been pondering for a long time, made a decision in his heart.
Fight, must fight!
But how to fight requires careful planning.
"The news that the enemy is suspected of being in Konoha should not be announced to the public for the time being." The Third Raikage, who had been silent for a long time, spoke.
After hearing the boss's words, many senior executives present showed disappointed eyes.
However, I was disappointed, but no one dared to question it.
"Intensify intelligence collection on Shimura Kizaru and increase his bounty on the black market."
"How much will the bounty be increased?" The senior executive in charge of these affairs asked quickly.
After hesitating for a moment, the Third Raikage said fiercely: "Three hundred million!"
Hearing this number, there was a slight exclamation at the scene.
Such a high bounty and such a large expenditure have never happened in Yunyin Village.
"Understood!" The senior executive who could ask questions was stunned for a moment before he answered.
"The training of Jinchuuriki has been put back on the agenda. You can arrange candidates for me."
Another shocking decision came from the mouth of the Third Raikage.
Ever since Kumogakure acquired two tailed beasts, they have been trying to create a successful Jinchūriki in order to put them on the battlefield.
Unfortunately, none of the elite ninjas they carefully trained and selected succeeded.
In the darkest time, in three years, more than a dozen tailed beast riots occurred.
In just three years, five or six of the clan members of the Third Raikage died, all because they died in the tailed beast riots after becoming jinchūriki.
It was precisely because of such a huge sacrifice that the Third Raikage temporarily stopped his plan to create a Jinchuuriki.
But now facing the pressure from Kizaru and the Leaf Village, he had to bite the bullet again and continue to start this risky plan.
"In addition, pass on the information about Konohagakure Shimura Kizaru to sneaking into the Kingdom of Thunder, sneak attack on me, and fighting with me without losing, to other ninja villages."
"Boss, no!"
"Boss, think twice!"
"Brother..."
"Shut up!" With an angry roar, the Third Raikage silenced the conference room again.
"You idiots!" He cursed at the people on both sides, and the Third Raikage sighed heavily.
These guys can't even figure out such a simple trick to win over others. How can I defeat Konoha with them?
"If a monster like the Second Thousand Arms Hashirama is really born in Konoha Village, then let other ninja villages have a headache with us! We cannot bear this kind of pressure alone."
After the Third Raikage finished speaking, the others finally came to their senses and understood the boss's actions in giving such an order.
"Boss, should we spread the news throughout the ninja world?" One of his subordinates suggested in a smart way.
Looking at this idiot subordinate with murderous eyes, the Third Raikage wanted to hit him.
I don’t want to lose face, right?
It would be nice if this kind of thing spreads among the high-level people in the ninja world in a small area, and everyone discusses how to kill Shimura Kizaru.
If you want to spread it throughout the ninja world, wouldn't you tell the whole world that I can't even take down a ten-year-old child?
Where should I put the dignity of my Third Raikage? Do I still need the prestige of Yunyin Village?
A bunch of reckless men, insects! With you, how can we win the battle?
...
Two days later, the Kizaru team, after soaking in the hot springs in Yuno Country and changing their clothes, rushed back to Konoha Village.
In the Hokage's office, facing the three people who came back, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally relaxed his worries.
After relaxing, Hiruzen Sarutobi leaned back on his chair, holding a teacup in his hand, drinking tea and listening to the report.
puff!
All the tea that he just took into his mouth spurted out from his mouth, and a lot of the tea in the tea cup in his hand also spilled due to the violent shaking.
Regardless of his embarrassment, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Sarutobi Shinnosuke who was reporting on the mission, and asked excitedly: "What did you say? Kizaru raided Kumogakure Village, killed hundreds of ninjas, and severely wounded the Third Raikage? "
With a wry smile on his face, he was shocked speechless when he heard the news from Kizaru for the first time. Sarutobi Shinnosuke, who once thought Kizaru was joking, could only nod towards his father.
"Yes, Kizaru raided Kumogakure Village after we lured out the Third Raikage.
Destroyed a large number of buildings and equipment, and also killed the new generation genius of Yunyin Village, the Melting Release Blood Successor Limit Ninja Dodai, and hundreds of ninjas.
And after evacuating from Kumogakure Village, he ambushed the Third Raikage who came back for reinforcements and severely wounded him! "
Putting the teacup in his hand back on the table with a little trembling, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his proud disciple Shimura Kizaru with complicated eyes.
cut! What a fuss!
Danzo, the Hokage's assistant who was sitting aside and listening to the report, looked at his old friend with disdain in his eyes while firmly holding his shaking right leg with his hand.
I’m definitely not surprised, I’m just very excited!
While thinking this, Danzo increased the strength of his right hand.
"Will this cause... a war between the Kingdom of Thunder and us?" Xiaochun, one of the two consultants who was also listening, said a little worriedly.
With a quick turn of his head, Danzo looked at Koharu who was sleeping fiercely and said nothing, but everything was unspoken.
"Kizaru did a great job! What I mean is that we should beware of Kumogakure's counterattack." Koharu quickly explained after sleeping.
Together with Mito Kaden, as the lubricant and wallflower in the Hokage faction, Koharu understands deeply that he would rather offend Hiruzen Sarutobi than be targeted by Danzo.
If you offend Hiruzen Sarutobi, you will lose your political life at most!
Once you offend Danzo, you will lose your life!
