Chapter 307: Stalemate

Such a poor ninja village would actually spend some money to fund these foreign resistance organizations? No matter how you look at it, it seems outrageous.

"Before, Iwagakure Village put too much pressure on Sunagakure Village, especially when they were defeated by Konoha last year, the Fourth Kazekage died in battle, and the first jinchūriki was still captured by Konoha, Iwagakure Village was so aggressive The invasion of the northern region of the Kingdom of Wind was not a full-scale attack, but it still occupied some strategic areas. The northern fortress of Sunagakure Village was almost captured. "

Itachi's eyes flashed slightly and he said calmly.

"Oh? So that's it, but the people being supported are too weak. Can we really expect these people to bring any threat to Iwagakure Village?"

Kisame said disdainfully.

In the Five Great Ninja Village.

The thing Kisame looked down upon the most was Sunagakure Village. His hometown, Kirigakure Village, was still very bloody. Moreover, it had had several highlight moments in the three great ninja wars, and it was quite famous in the ninja world. Not to mention Konoha, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure, they are all stronger than the other. Only Sunagakure Village, starting from the time when it was established at the same time, has never truly won in every external confrontation in the ninja world. Pass.

Either you win first and then lose, or you lose completely.

Then you fall into a vicious cycle.

Continuously losing battles, constantly weakening, is that all? Sunagakure Village also experiences internal strife from time to time.

A ninja village that has almost never won, its status in the ninja world is very embarrassing. It is really only the size of Sunagakure Village that is here. No matter how poor the Wind Country is, its scale must be there to continue to maintain the top five ninjas. village status.

if not.

In the previous three ninja wars, Sunagakure Village could be knocked down directly from the position of the five major ninja villages.

It can only be said that the fate of Sunagakure Village is really strong.

"After all, it's just a foreshadowing. Since Sunagakure Village has no back-up plan, let's just leave. With this result, and these materials, we can hand in the mission."

Itachi said softly.

"Um."

Kisame also nodded and replied.

"Art fire escape ho fireball!"

After the two of them stepped away from this area, Itachi also formed a seal with one hand, and in an instant, a huge fireball condensed directly out.

In an instant, the area covered down.

They also burned all the corpses and houses directly.

Look at the rising flames.

A hint of thoughtfulness could not help but appear in the depths of Itachi's pupils.

The ever-changing situation in the ninja world.

This is the first round of the ninja war that is likely to break out again. Itachi is really worried about his own ninja village, especially the safety of his younger brother.

'I hope everything goes smoothly. Also, on the organization's side, the plan seems to be starting soon. We still need to inform Tsunade-sama and Jiraiya-sama as soon as possible. . . ’

His own figure reflected in the flames.

Itachi's expression also became slightly grim. For the sake of his own inner justice, and especially for the sake of his younger brother, Itachi would never stop his steps.

This is also what he thinks is the most correct approach.

The turbulent ninja world.

The successive appearances of all parties brought about layer upon layer of chaos.

The Akatsuki organization chose to look at it with a cold eye and quietly waited for the day when its organization's plan would be officially launched.

The situation above the ninja world has become increasingly intense.

The Iwa Ninja and the Cloud Ninja were both in full swing in the northern area. In just a few days, the number of casualties reached hundreds.

That is to say, Dodai took Kirabi, who was the Eight-Tailed Jinchuuriki of Kumogakure Village, to the front line in time.

Otherwise, it would be really difficult for the Kumo ninjas in the frontline position to resist when the Iwa ninjas led by Huangtu attack with heavy punches.

Some strategic locations were also occupied by the Iwa Ninja.

Ohnoki's order was very direct and tough. This battle would not only destroy Kumogakure Village, but at least make it impossible for Kumogakure Village to have the strength to threaten Iwagakure Village on the eastern front in the next few years. .

The Iwa ninjas who started to attack were defeated steadily at the beginning by the Kumo ninjas who were naturally capable of beating them.

But after Todai arrived at the front line with reinforcements, especially Kirabi, the Eight-Tailed Jinchuuriki, the battle situation fundamentally changed.

Dodai's military command ability is still one of the best in the ninja world.

Ninja battles are also different from battles between ordinary national armies, and the choice of strategy is more sophisticated.

Not everyone has the corresponding abilities.

Tudai is already very outstanding in this aspect, only one step behind Shikaku. Under the command of Tudai, the Kumo ninjas made full use of their geographical advantages to intercept the Iwa nin's attacks layer by layer, and they were able to block them for a while. The Iwa nin pressed further.

The most critical reason lies in the frontal battlefield.

Kirabi's move.

With his own strength, he directly withstood the attacks of Loess and the Five-Tailed Jinchūriki, which was the key reason to truly stabilize the Kumo ninja's defense line.

Otherwise, even Yun Ren might have to pay a heavier price.

Rao is so.

In the northern war situation.

The Iwa Ninja still had a certain advantage.

It's just that it is inevitable to enter a stalemate.

This is also a common situation in wars between ninja villages. As long as it is not the kind of overwhelming advantage that can be defeated in one battle, the occupation will last for a long time until the attacking party, or both sides can no longer hold on, or they will stop when they feel it is meaningless.

The previous raid on the Cloud Ninja by Menma and Taki Ninja was the same.

As long as Menma cannot defeat the Fourth Raikage head-on.

If the consumption between each other is at an equal level.

Even if the Cloud Ninja needs to pay a higher price.

That battle cannot end quickly. Only after fighting to a certain extent, Menma is forced to choose to retreat. Even if he temporarily wins a suppressed victory, as long as he cannot achieve a complete defeat, the Fourth Raikage can still lead the remaining troops to retreat calmly, and then continue to dispatch troops to the front line, and then join the Konoha troops to crush them.

By that time, it is Menma's side that will face defeat.

Such battles have appeared countless times in the history of the ninja world. The most classic battle that was almost defeated in an instant was when Menma and Naruto's father, the fourth generation Hokage, Minato Namikaze, faced the Iwagakure led by Toushi. He relied on his own strength and the BUG advantage of the Flying Thunder God Technique to annihilate the attacking elite Iwagakure in a flash.

If Minato couldn't do this at the time.

Let the Iwagakure led by Toushi stand firm, the Iwagakure Village will definitely send reinforcements in succession. At that time, it will be another protracted battle.

Now the Iwagakure Village and the Cloud Village have entered this kind of conventional white-hot battle. The final result depends on the decision of the two shadows and the specific situation on the battlefield.

The ninja villages of various countries are still very concerned about the outcome of this battle.

Because the victory of different ninja villages will bring different impacts, especially for the Hidden Leaf Village.

The sudden position of the Iwagakure Village brought great pressure to the Konoha side.

Although there is no clear evidence yet.

Ohnoki has not officially announced it.

But some clues can still be found, especially the investigators learned that the Iwagakure Castle, which was originally the "world prison", is now garrisoned by the Iwagakure Ninja, and cooperated with the Iwagakure Ninja's attack on the Kumogakure Village.

The answer is as obvious as the lice on a bald head.

It is also based on this point.

Tsunade immediately sent personnel to strengthen the connection with the Kirigakure Village. Since Menma can lead the Takigakure Ninja to attack and defeat the Kumogakure Ninja troops led by the Fourth Raikage, including the Two-tailed Jinchuriki, then their Konohagakure Village troops may also suffer defeat.

This is not a question of self-confidence or not.

It is a realistic problem that must be considered objectively.

You must know that Tsunade was very afraid of the three Jinchuriki of Menma at the beginning, otherwise she would not have said that she must pull the Kumogakure Ninja and the Kirigakure Ninja together, and now she has proved this point through a battle.

Tsunade is even less likely to let her own ninja village fight alone.

Even if Jiraiya is stronger than the Fourth Raikage, he is not strong enough to crush him. There is no Jinchūriki in her own ninja village. One Uzumaki Menma may not be able to defeat Jiraiya, but what if the Six-Tails Jinchūriki or even the Seven-Tails Jinchūriki is added? ?

Tsunade must consider the worst situation.

Of course, this is also based on the fact that Tsunade does not know that there is a monster in her own ninja village who can use his life as a price to open the unparalleled mode and sweep the whole field.

Therefore, she must be fully prepared.

Stabilizing the Kirigakure, and then trying to win over the Sand Village, and it would be best to find a way to divide the Rock Village is the right approach.

Neither the Kirigakure nor the Sand Village gave a clear answer.

The Kirigakure Ninja Force is indeed still under the leadership of Mei Terumi and Ao, and has temporarily joined the front-line forces of Konoha, but if it continues to advance, it is obviously going to be a big question mark, not to mention the Sand Ninja.

As the shadow of a village, Maki must consider the changes in the situation comprehensively.

It is impossible to be impulsive just because of the benefits.

Unlike Luosha, Maki now almost always asks Ebizo and Chiyo, two elders of Sand Village, for any problem.

These two elders were the pillars of Sand Village when they were young, and now they also play a role similar to the sea-stabilizing needle. Maki can ascend to the position of the fifth generation wind shadow, and he has also been recognized and supported by the two elders.

As for the power groups of Taki and Kusagakure headed by Uzumaki Menma.

Chiyo and Ebizo's opinions are just one word, that is, "wait"!

Their Sand Village is too weak and too poor. The repeated defeats have made it very difficult for them to recover to their peak period, let alone stop the decline. You must know that the number of ninjas in their Sand Village is only a little over 10,000. Just from this point of view, it is enough to prove the weakness of their Sand Village.

And the current situation in the ninja world is so complicated.

It is true that Takigakure is a little far away.

But Kusagakure is right next door, and there is Iwagakure in the northernmost part. Over the years, there have been hundreds of major and minor battles in the fortress set up by their own ninja village in the northernmost area. That is the northern gate of their Sand Village.

If they really want to take action, they have to consider the reality.

God knows whether they will counterattack and launch a second-line encirclement and suppression.

Will Kirigakure come to support? Or will Konoha come to support?

Chiyo and Ebizo don't believe this, and so does Maki. After all, they are not good at protecting themselves, so why are they still thinking about attacking?

That's a dream!

In short, unless there is more than 80% certainty, and the benefits that can be seen and touched are distributed in their hands, otherwise, Maki, the fifth Kazekage, will 100% obey the instructions of Chiyo and Ebizo, and no Sand Ninja will set foot on the territory that they should not go to.

What they have to do now is to suppress their restless hearts.

The failure of two consecutive wars and the death of two consecutive Kazekages are enough to make the Sand Village sound the highest level of alarm.

They can't make a single mistake now, and the margin of error left for them is already very low.

Therefore, Maki chose to perfunctorily respond to Tsunade's request for a joint effort again.

It depends on the timing to take action.

The two ninja villages gave almost the same answer.

This also made Tsunade feel very difficult.

The Land of Fire, Konohagakure Village.

The high-level meeting that was forced to be held again.

This time, there was no one else. In addition to Tsunade, there were only Mitomon En, Utatane Koharu, and Shimura Danzo.

After hearing the latest information conveyed by Tsunade, the three elders of Konohagakure Village fell into silence.

At this point, even Danzo did not dare to boast that his own ninja village could solve everything. Even if it could really be done, would he not be on guard against other ninja villages at all? It is the stupidest thing to make wedding clothes for others.

"What do the three elders think? Should we continue to force it? Or should we wait and see for the time being? Both options have their pros and cons. I would like to ask the opinions of the three elders."

Tsunade crossed her hands on the table and asked Danzo, En, and Koharu with a very serious expression.

This is no longer a simple question, but a question of the survival of the ninja village. Uzumaki Menma has clearly revealed his attitude, and he will definitely take revenge on Konohagakure in the future. He has also proved this with practical actions.

At this point, Tsunade will naturally no longer have any naive ideas.

As I said before, saving Konohagakure is the top priority.

Menma is now so powerful that they, Konohagakure, must be wary of him, not to mention that Menma's identity is still so special. As long as Menma is away, they, Konoha, will have to bear great pressure.

"Did you defeat the Fourth Raikage in a one-on-one battle? Can Uzumaki Menma really be this strong!?"

Mito Kado En said softly with an extremely solemn look.