Chapter Eighty-Eight, Konoha's Response
In the dark underground cavern, a figure with a pale body stood there, whispering something, everything in front of him was wrapped in endless darkness, and it was impossible to see the scene inside.
"Is that so?"
After a long time, an old whisper came from the depths of the darkness, like a question, and as if talking to himself.
"I've investigated, when that boy was born, he was rejected by the people of Konoha Village, and they called him the White Bone Demon." The white figure slowed down, and then said, "I guess it's the bone mask on the young man's face." ”
"Human beings are ignorant and ignorant, and the first thing that comes to mind when they cannot understand is destruction...... After all, people can't understand each other. ”
"Do you need to keep an eye on it?" The white figure asked.
"I'm running out of time...... At the moment, this teenager is the most suitable candidate! I need you to continue to investigate, his personality, preferences, relationships...... Everything has to be investigated. ”
"Yes, Madara-sama!"
The white figure answered, hesitated slightly, and then asked, "Now, the form of the ninja world is in jeopardy, and a big war is about to break out, do we need ......?"
The white figure stopped in the middle of speaking, quietly waiting for the other party's instructions.
"The ninja war, after all, is the product of human greed and selfishness!" The figure in the cave sighed and said,
"You spread the news to Konoha that your own ninjas were attacked in the Land of Rain, and they deserve to have the right to know."
"Yes!"
The white figure understood, answered again, and slowly sank into the dirt underground.
……
The next day, an astonishing piece of news spread in Konoha.
When Tsunade's team went to the Land of Rain to investigate the attack on their companions, they were attacked by unknown ninjas again, and they didn't know if they were alive or dead!
Two teams of ninjas were attacked in the Land of Rain one after another, and this kind of thing is a bit weird no matter how you look at it.
In the Hokage's office, Konoha and the higher-ups, including the Dark Force Captain Ki Shuo Shigeru, were summoned here by the third generation to discuss the attack on Tsunade's team.
"Teacher, let me and Orochimaru lead a team to the Land of Rain to investigate, if the news is true, we will directly rescue the Tsunade team."
Seeing that the three generations of Hokage were silent, they lowered their heads vigorously and smoked their pipes, and Orochimaru and Jiraiya, who were standing in front of him, persuaded anxiously.
Without waiting for the three generations to answer, the head of the dark army, Qimu Shuomao, suddenly spoke, "This kind of thing, it is more appropriate for the dark department to investigate." ”
"If a certain country deliberately sends ninjas to ambush us, even if you go with Orochimaru, you may be assassinated like Tsunade."
After a long silence, the three generations of Hokage raised their heads and calmly analyzed.
"We can try to find someone from Yuyin Village first, and see how they react." Immediately after the three generations, the advisor Mito Menyan spoke.
"Humph! Need? Well said! ”
Hokage's assistant Danzo, who was sitting on the side, snorted coldly and said in a hard voice, "What if they send us two corpses?" ”
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but feel shocked.
Not to mention Tsunade's identity as a disciple of three generations, she is the granddaughter of the original Hokage and the princess of the Senju clan of the Mori. If they really die in the Land of Rain, and Konoha is indifferent, one can imagine how the villagers of Konoha will think of their superiors.
"During this time, the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind are getting closer and closer, and it is obvious that they have been secretly planning something for a long time, and ambushing the Konoha Ninja is probably just one of them."
A hoarse voice reached everyone's ears, and Danzang continued, "In my opinion, we can take this opportunity to attack the Land of Rain directly. This will not only save Tsunade's team, but also deter the surrounding small countries. ”
The three generations couldn't help but shake their bodies, and secretly thought about the pros and cons in their hearts.
War...... Is it coming?
As the leader of the roots, Danzang may have received some secret information before he came to such a conclusion. In terms of the importance of this matter, it is impossible for Danzang to lie about it.
In recent months, not only have the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind been in close contact, but even the Land Country has been ready to move, frequently dispatching ninjas to scout on the border.
Ever since Senju Tsuruma and Madara Uchiha joined forces to establish Konoha and create the system of one country and one village, the Land of Fire has become the number one country in the ninja world, and the number of tasks in Konoha is also the largest among all countries.
Occupying the first position for a long time, how can the ninja villages of other countries not be blushing? The First World War was also triggered for this reason.
"Could it be that ninjas from other countries ambushed Tsunade's squad in the Land of Rain in order to sow discord between Konoha and Rain Hidden Village?" Turning to bed, Koharu interrupted everyone's thoughts.
"The relationship between Yuyin and Konoha still needs to be provoked?"
Tuan Zang smiled coldly and said, "Yuyin's leader, Sanshoyu Hanzo, is not a village chief who keeps to himself!" ”
Sandwiched between the land of fire, the land of earth, and the land of wind, the Land of Rain bears the brunt of wars and is often used as a battlefield between great powers.
The leader of Yuyin Village, Sanshoyu Hanzo, is unwilling to be subject to the three major powers, and has always wanted to make the country of rain among the five great powers, so the relationship between the country of rain and other great powers is not very good.
The connection with the country of wind is also a recent thing.
At this point, it is no longer just a question of rescuing Tsunade's squad, but how to face and resolve the frequent frictions between major powers.
Now, the ape is in the prime of life, and it has not yet been like the later dying and old age, putting forbearance first in everything and striving for peace.
Since Yuyin Village is constantly teasing Konoha's nerves, then, no matter what, we must defeat them head-on and let them understand that the majesty of the great power is inviolable!
Thinking of this, the three generations looked solemn and ordered, "Orochimaru and Jiraiya, the two of you will lead a thousand ninjas to the border, ready to go to war with the Land of Rain at any time." ”
"Captain Qimu, you personally lead the members of the Dark Force to the territory of the Land of Rain, search and rescue the Tsunade team, and you must bring them back to Konoha safely!"
Speaking of this, the eyes of the three generations fell on Tuanzang's body, paused slightly, and ordered, "Tuanzang, you are responsible for sending root ninjas to closely monitor the movements of the Land Country and the Wind Country. ”
"We will not take the initiative to provoke war, which will only bring endless sorrow and pain, but we will not be afraid of war!"
"Yes!"
Everyone answered in unison and turned to leave the Hokage building.
When everyone dispersed, the three generations had gloomy faces and beckoned.
A shadow ninja suddenly appeared in front of Miyo, half-kneeling on the ground, without saying a word.
"Quickly find out to me who is secretly spreading the rumors!"
"Yes!"
The shadow ninja flashed and disappeared into the office.
Regardless of whether the disappearance of the Tsunade team in the Land of Rain is true or not, the person who secretly spread the news definitely has ulterior motives, which has to worry the three generations.
The situation in the ninja world is getting more and more complicated!