In the Sand Village, the clones are everywhere, and the Arkham game begins

Chapter 358 Conflict with Konoha
It is estimated that the wind-style chakra mode can be developed in half a year at the fastest and a year and a half at the slowest.

The only price to pay in this process is that Qingshui has to set aside a special room.

The blood spurts out from time to time, and I have to clean it up after each practice, which is quite troublesome.

If the several houses around here had not already been cleared, the neighbors would probably have called the village patrol or the Anbu to investigate just because of the strong smell of blood.

However, this time, the Anbu still came.

"Master Qingshui, is your room...really okay?"

Yashamaru looked at the room being cleaned by several puppets with a suspicious look and asked Shimizu.

"Ahem, it's okay."

Qingshui wiped off the little blood left on his arm with a towel and said nonchalantly.

His movements at this moment, coupled with the background of the room covered with blood, made him look like a perverted murderer.

"Well... well, Lord Fengying invites you to go to the Fengying's office for a meeting."

Yashamaru said weakly.

"Did you tell me what it was?"

"I'm not at a high enough level to know the details, but my sister came back with serious injuries."

Yashamaru's sister is Karuura.

And Galura's previous mission was to escort the hidden daimyo's heir to the capital, in preparation for the new daimyo to ascend the throne.

Galuro is injured, could there be a problem with the new daimyo?

Qingshui frowned slightly.

He had originally planned to go directly to the capital after the daimyo arrived tomorrow and take the position of Kazekage candidate with full legitimacy.

If there really is no daimyo, then the only thing he can do is find someone to impersonate him using transformation techniques and get away with it. Anyway, the daimyo has no say in the matter of himself being the Kazekage candidate, so as long as the process goes through the process, it'll be fine.

No matter what, you must not lose the luck that belongs to you!
After saying goodbye to Yashamaru, Shimizu found a coordinate point close to the Kazekage Building and teleported there instead of entering the Kazekage Building directly.

Before you truly become the Wind Shadow, you cannot enter and exit this kind of important political place as easily as you would other places. There are still procedures to follow. At least you have to scan your face to get in, which doesn't waste much time.

He is now definitely one of the top ruling class in the Sand Village. Upholding these rules is to protect himself.

As soon as he entered the Kazekage's office, Shimizu saw Galura with bandages wrapped around several parts of her body. Next to her was a young, newly promoted jonin from the medical department, who appeared to have completed his treatment.

Although Jialuo's face was still a little pale, his condition had stabilized.

The jonin from the medical department nodded slightly to Shimizu, called him "Lord Shimizu", said something to the Third Kazekage, and then slowly retreated.

Although she was a jonin, it was better for her not to interfere in meetings between high-level officials.

"Who did it? Where's the new daimyo?"

Shimizu glanced at Jialuo, then asked Luosha who was guarding beside him.

Before Luo Sha could reply, the Third Kazekage took over the conversation:
"It's Konoha. The original Daimyo has been kidnapped. Fortunately, I left a secret when I issued the order. The other two remaining heirs of the old Daimyo have been secretly sent to the capital by the Anbu."

"Konoha? Who did it? The Sannin or Danzo? Sarutobi Hiruzen, as the Hokage, will not go out personally. Koharu and Mito Kado En don't have the strength to hurt Karuura like this."

Chiyo walked in from the door and just in time heard what the Third Kazekage said, and snorted coldly.

"neither."

Luo Sha said sinisterly.

"It's Minato Namikaze who Shimizu said to raise the alert level before, and the modern Ino-Shika-cho."

"That apprentice of Jiraiya? He's only two years older than Shimizu, right? Is he already that powerful?"

Chiyo asked curiously.

"He can use Flying Thunder God. He is very fast. He is also very powerful in Wind Style and Toad Summoning."

Jialuo spoke at this time, but his voice sounded a little weak.

"Garulo was stopped by the Ino-Shika-Chou duo, which led to Minato Namikaze kidnapping her. If she hadn't retreated in time, she would have had a hard time coming back alive under the siege of Minato Namikaze and Ino-Shika-Chou."

Ebizo shook his head.

As expected, Konoha has produced another genius, which is what the Sand Village, which has the most direct competitive relationship with Konoha, is most unwilling to see.

"I will avenge you."

Luo Sha held his wife's hand tightly and said firmly.

"Ah."

Galura gave a sweet smile and responded to Luo Sha.

"The modern-day Ino-Shika-cho... did Akimichi Chosuke use a secret medicine?"

Qingshui asked.

This generation of Ino-Shika-Chou is not yet Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza. They are the same age as Namikaze Minato. Although they have also emerged as jonin, their fathers, the 14th generation Ino-Shika-Chou, are now in their prime and much stronger.

"I did, but I didn't enter the butterfly transformation. I probably only took the curry pills and didn't use the pepper pills. I was injured so badly because I was distracted by Minato Namikaze in the early stage, and fell into the tactics arranged by Nara Luxing, and fell into a passive position. By the time I reacted, Minato Namikaze had already used Flying Thunder God to leave and plunder the daimyo's son."

Jialuo said softly, sitting in a wheelchair.

The Ino-Shika-Cho alliance was formed during the Warring States Period under the witness of the Sarutobi clan. This alliance has been passed down for more than a dozen generations. There is certainly a lot of information about their secret techniques in the ninja world. The Sand Village certainly knows about the Akimichi clan's curry balls, chili balls and butterfly transformation secret techniques.

Of course, having intelligence does not mean having obvious weaknesses. The combined capabilities of Ino, Shika and Chou are too comprehensive. Even if the enemy has intelligence, it does not mean that they will be targeted to death like Kakuzu and Hidan due to the leakage of intelligence.

"Since the position of daimyo has been inherited by someone, it doesn't matter. Our goal has been achieved. The key issue now is what impact Konoha's actions will have and why they do this." Ebizo shook his long eyebrows and said in a low voice.

The Third Kazekage nodded in agreement and said:

"Yes, this is also the main topic of this meeting. Although Sarutobi Hiruzen is known as a ninja hero, we all know his style of doing things. He is not the kind of person who would take the initiative to cause trouble. Konoha doing this is almost like provoking a war. This is not something the Third Hokage would do."

"Could it be Danzo? His methods are quite radical, so it's possible that he did it."

Luo Sha interrupted.

"Not Danzo."

Shimizu, Ebizo, Chiyo and the Third Kazekage spoke in unison, denying Rasa's judgment.

"Danzo can't command the head of the Ino-Shika-Chou clan. Those three are direct descendants of the Sarutobi clan and will only listen to Sarutobi Hiruzen. Not to mention that Namikaze Minato is the disciple of the Third Hokage. With such strength at such a young age, he must be favored by the Third Hokage, and it is even more impossible for him to listen to Danzo."

Qingshui shook his head.

"Maybe it's Orochimaru? Don't forget that Danzo's position as the leader of the Root was taken over by Orochimaru. Orochimaru is the most likely successor to the Hokage, and his methods are equally ruthless. With his ability and wisdom, he might really be able to get the four of them to go out and carry out this mission."

Luo Sha changed his candidate again.

Since Danzo is impossible, then the other two of Konoha's older generation leaders are even more impossible.

Then Orochimaru, who is considered by everyone to be the future Fourth Hokage, is the most likely candidate.

"It's not impossible, but it's obviously very unlikely, because neither Orochimaru nor other Konoha high-ranking officials have any motive to do so. So the most likely person is..."

The Sandaime Kazekage narrowed his eyes slightly, and his tone gradually became sharper.

"The great name of the Fire Country."

Shimizu took over the words from the Third Kazekage.

In the entire Fire Country, the only person who has the ability to influence Sarutobi Hiruzen and make him act differently from before is the Daimyo of the Fire Country.

Konoha's economic situation is much better than that of the former Sand Village. Even now, the wealth and resources they can mobilize are the most among the five major countries.

But among the five major ninja villages, only the Sand Village can be self-sufficient and independently bear the village expenses and development.

Although the economy of Konoha Village is very prosperous and the rewards for missions are not small, most of the money needed to support a strong military capability still depends on military funding from the daimyo.

Seeing the fate of the current daimyo of the Wind Country, the daimyo of other major countries will certainly be wary of this.

They certainly don't want to see this kind of ninja village become independent after having the ability to make profits on its own, and in turn restrict the power of the daimyo.

In addition, the current Sand Village is indeed very strong, so strong that it poses a threat to the Fire Country. The Daimyo of the Fire Country definitely has this motive.

I'm afraid Sarutobi Hiruzen is also very afraid of the Sand Village now. Even though it is not his style to take the initiative to provoke a war, he will definitely go with the flow and find a way to suppress it.

If Shimizu were in Sarutobi Hiruzen's position, he would definitely stabilize the daimyo first, and then find a way to exchange additional benefits from the daimyo, and then support the kidnapped original daimyo's heir as the daimyo of the Wind Country, and then use the daimyo of the Fire Country to endorse him, causing political chaos within the Wind Country, and also be able to legitimately call on other ninja villages in the ninja world to launch an attack on the Sand Village.

If they can win, they will swallow up the relatively valuable part of the Kingdom of Wind that borders their own territory, and then rebuild a new Kingdom of Wind. They will let the daimyo who supports them use domestic assets to mortgage the concessions and swallow up the Kingdom of Wind completely.

If they lose the battle, the resentment in the village can only be blamed on the daimyo, and the consequences of the defeat will definitely not be borne by Konoha alone.

After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen has been the Hokage for so many years, and he has think tanks like Nara Shikasei under him. Even if he doesn't adopt the method that Shimizu envisioned, the difference probably won't be too big.

At least Shimizu took this as a contingency plan and took precautions with the top leaders of the Sand Village.

"No matter what, Konoha kidnapped the daimyo's heir and attacked the Sand Village jonin, causing him serious injuries, in the territory of our Wind Country. These are all provocations to the village. If we don't take the necessary actions, I'm afraid that other ninja villages in the ninja world will think that the Sand Village is easy to bully. So this time, we must send troops!"

The Third Kazekage looked at the people in front of him and prepared to assign tasks.

Their Sand Village had just won a Ninja World War a few years ago, and now the village’s military strength has made great progress in the past few years. It is a time when they are full of confidence. Can they tolerate Konoha, who they think is a defeated enemy, bullying them?
Three years ago, it was Konoha that suffered the loss, and it was also Konoha that took the initiative to propose peace talks. No matter whether it was the top leaders of the Sand Village or the villagers below, no one could tolerate this humiliation.

"There is no need to delay time by sending people to Konoha to question them. The village's war reserves are sufficient. Even if some of the personnel are still on missions outside, we can first gather a force and march towards the Fire Country. Shimizu, you will be the commander of the attack on the Fire Country.

The 4th to 6th detachments of the puppet army, the 1st and 2nd battalions of the elite combat forces, the 2nd squad of the intelligence department, the 2nd squad of the sealing department, the 2nd squad of the medical department, these elite troops and part of the village's main combat forces and reserve forces, a total of 5,000 people, are assigned to you to lead, and Luo Sha will be your deputy. It's just in time for you to pass through the capital and go through the process of being a substitute for the Wind Shadow.

Remember, use intimidation first, and if Konoha refuses to give in, then just fight!"

The Third Kazekage waved his hand and wrote the appointment letter on the spot.

"clear."

Qingshui took the appointment letter.

From now on, he is the commander of these five thousand people.

"Elder Chiyo, the first, second, and third squads of the puppet troops, as well as the remaining teams of the elite combat troops, and the first squads of each combat department are handed over to you. A total of 4,000 people will go north. Be alert to Iwagakure. If Konoha takes action, our neighbor will definitely take action as well."

Konoha has already taken action, while Iwagakure is ready to make a move.

If they didn't know that the Sand Village was too strong now and they couldn't defeat it, the Iwagakure would have found a way to suppress the Sand Village long ago.

Even the stronger Konoha feels pressured by the current Sand Village, let alone the Iwagakure.

As long as Ohnoki is not stupid, he will definitely find a way to join forces with Konoha to weaken Sunagakure. Only Konoha is the strongest, and the winning rate of cooperating with it is the highest.

"I know."

Chiyo nodded.

She is an old hand and knows exactly what to do in any situation, so there is no need for further explanation.

"Elder Ebizo, you and I have to move now. I will go east to visit Hanzo. At this time, we have to stabilize the Hidden Rain Village and make Hanzo believe that we can win the final victory. Stand firmly on our side and share the pressure for us.

You have to sail from the west, bypass the Fire and Earth Kingdoms, and go to the Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Cloud Village. Although you are not sure about the attitudes of the Daimyo of the two countries, it is in their best interest to take advantage of Konoha's misfortune. If you can convince them to send troops to Konoha, that would be the best. But if not, you still have to find a way to figure out their attitude, at least not to let them stand against the village, even if it means paying some acceptable price for it."

(End of this chapter)