The meeting regarding the Joint Chuunin Examination was over, but the secret struggle between the villages was not.
After the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen announced that the meeting was over and everyone left the reception room, everyone had different ideas in mind.
Although the Third Raikage's provocation against Sunagakure Village was resolved by Ebizo lowering his position, he also confirmed the weakness of Sunagakure Village from Ebizo's response.
Previously, the Third Raikage only knew that Sunagakure Village was defeated by Konoha in the Land of Rain. The Third Kazekage died in the battle and lost a large number of ninjas.
However, the Third Raikage did not know how much of the loss, Sunagakure Village still retained some vitality.
Now, through testing Ebizo, the Third Raikage can confirm that Sunagakure is really in trouble and is no longer able to survive.
Now that it is confirmed that the opponent is dead, the Third Raikage will naturally not talk about rules and morals, but is ready to rush forward and bite the opponent's flesh and blood to strengthen himself.
As for the reason for starting the war, it doesn't matter to Kumogakure and Raikage!
Just find any reason to send troops to fight and that's it!
Thinking of this, watching Ebizo's back gradually walking away, a trace of greed flashed in the eyes of the Third Raikage.
The Third Raikage has his own plan, and the Kage and representatives of other villages also have their own plans.
Through the attitude of the Third Raikage towards him, Ebizo felt the crisis.
Ebizo is very aware of Kumogakure's ambition and tough style.
Although the Third Raikage's provocation was resolved in the meeting, Ebizo knew that once the Raikage had the idea of invading the Land of Wind, it would not be something he and the village could resolve by lowering their status.
For the sake of the country's homeland security and to buy time for the village to recover, he must find a true ally who can help Sunagakure Village as soon as possible.
Logically speaking, it is most appropriate for Sunagakure, who has signed an armistice and compensation treaty, as well as an alliance agreement with Konoha, to seek help from Konoha.
But Ebizo had different ideas about this.
Sunagakure Village had just been defeated by Konoha and signed an armistice compensation treaty with Konoha. If they asked Konoha for help at this time.
Then Sunagakure will really gradually become Konoha's vassal and younger brother.
Respecting the identity and heritage of the Five Great Nations, neither Ebizo nor Chiyo wanted to see this happen.
Compared to Konoha, Sunagakure Village is more willing to ally with the Earth Country, which is in a similar position.
The Earth Kingdom did not participate in the Second Ninja War at all, and its strength was well preserved. The third Tsuchikage was the only top powerhouse in the ninja world who mastered the elimination of blood successors.
If we can form an alliance with the Rock Hidden Village of the Earth Country, the homeland security crisis of the Wind Country will not only be greatly alleviated, but the Sand Hidden Village will also be able to maintain a relatively equal status in the alliance.
Out of this consideration, Ebizo planned to find a suitable time to secretly meet with Tsuchikage Onoki to convey Sunagakure Village's intention to form an alliance.
As for whether Tsuchikage Onoki will have bad thoughts towards the Kingdom of Wind like the Raikage, Ebizo is not worried because he still has the final trump card in his hand.
If Onoki is like the Raikage and wants to invade the territory and interests of the Kingdom of Wind, then Ebizo will be ready to kill everything and completely surrender to Konoha and become a vassal!
Since you don't want me to live happily in Sand Hidden Village, then I will sell myself to your biggest enemy.
Isn’t it just the face of a big country? Isn’t it just the ambition to compete for hegemony? I don’t want it at all, just lie down and hug my thighs.
To put it bluntly, it's the same as cutting flesh to be a younger brother. I, Sunagakure, will be a younger brother of Konoha, where the new ninja god Kizaru is at the helm. Isn't it more comfortable than being a younger brother of you Lei Mangzi and bumpkin?
Before coming to Konoha, Ebizo, who had discussed the response plan with his sister who had just taken over as Kazekage, did not feel panic at all.
Ebizo was not the only one who was not panicking. As the biggest winner of the Second Ninja War, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was also very calm.
Kumogakure's ambition towards Sunagakure was something Hiruzen Sarutobi was happy to see and hoped to promote.
Only by putting Sunagakure Village into danger and rescuing Konoha can it gain more say in its future alliance with Sunagakure.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was feeling happy and smoking, was the last one to walk out of the reception room.
Recalling the foreign student system that Kizaru told him when he returned to the village with two children from the Land of Rain, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that he could try Sunagakure Village.
Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't wait to talk to Kizaru about his strategic plan for Sunagakure Village.
After arranging ANBU ninjas to go to the Ninja School to inform Kizaru, Sarutobi Hiruzen walked back to his office and waited for the arrival of his disciples.
"Sarutobi-sensei, it's lunch break time now!"
After receiving the notice from the ANBU, Kizaru came to the Hokage's office and complained loudly as soon as he entered the room.
"There is something very important. I need to hear your thoughts." Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a kind smile while sitting in his seat.
Kizaru walked directly to Hiruzen Sarutobi's desk and sat down. He crossed his legs and waited for his teacher to continue talking.
"Before today's meeting began, the Third Raikage provoked Ebizo of Sunagakure Village."
"Kumogakure takes action against Sunagakure to recover the losses of their defeat." Just hearing the first words of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Kizaru guessed the intentions of the Third Raikage.
Looking at Kizaru with admiration, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and continued: "I want to take this opportunity to completely pull Sunagakure Village into Konoha's camp."
"How insidious! Sarutobi-sensei!"
Hearing Kizaru's evaluation of himself, Sarutobi Hiruzen's old face darkened a bit.
Whether this child can speak well, it seems that he has been influenced by Danzo. What does it mean to be insidious? This is called wisdom!
"The foreign student system you told me about last time, I think we can use Sunagakure Village to pilot it." Looking straight at Kizaru, Sarutobi Hiruzen revealed the purpose of calling him.
Looking at his teacher with a little surprise, Kizaru did not expect that he, who usually belongs to the dove faction, would actually show a rare display of ambition and domineering.
Regarding the system for foreign students, Kizaru originally planned to pilot it in Yahiko and Amegakure villages.
Now, his teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was in one step, preparing to use Sand Hidden Village in the Country of Wind, one of the five major countries, as a pilot project.
"As expected of Shinobi! Sarutobi-sensei!"
Because of Kizaru, World War II ended relatively quickly, and Hiruzen Sarutobi did not take the lead in leading the Konoha ninjas to fight with several major countries.
Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not receive the title of "Ninja Hero" like in the original plot.
Now, hearing the title "Ninjao" for the first time, it was commented by his favorite and most proud disciple, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help laughing.
The smile on his face was full of wrinkles, like an old chrysanthemum. Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was very proud of this title, looked at Kizaru with satisfaction and affection.
This kid just knows how to talk! You are worthy of being my disciple!
"Shinobu, you are too praised! Hahaha!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said "humbly".
"No, I think it suits you very well, Sarutobi-sensei!" Seeing Sarutobi-sensei so happy, Kizaru continued to support him.
Raising his hand and waving, he suppressed his smile. Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Kizaru with great fondness and continued to speak.
"Don't say this kind of comment outside. I really deserve it."
Got it, I will publicize it well outside.
As a mentor who is proficient in human nature, Kizaru naturally understands what Sarutobi-sensei really means.
"It's really troublesome! I can't keep my mouth shut. I always say what I have to say."
Hearing Kizaru's answer, Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head, as if I couldn't control you.
"Kizaru, what do you think about using Sunagakure Village to pilot the international student program?"
"I think we should keep an eye on Ohnoki first."
"Onoki" At Kizaru's reminder, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was thinking about the name, reacted, "You are right, we must be careful about the alliance between Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure Village."
"It's most appropriate to leave this kind of matter to my uncle."
As the strongest troublemaker in Konoha, Danzo is the most suitable person to be responsible for such a task of sowing discord.
Nodding in agreement, Sarutobi Hiruzen said: "I will let Danzo take good care of Ebizo and Onoki."
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