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The Third Raikage's strength is among the best of the Kage-level fighters. At this time, the only Kage-level fighter in the Land of Wind is Chiyo. It would be a pipe dream to resist the Raikage's invasion.

It wasn't until this point that the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire realized that the Kazekage's disappearance was probably not a genuine tragedy.

The Raikage has already come to our doorstep, brazenly displaying his presence, while the Kazekage hasn't done anything at all. Is that really reasonable?

Even if this is a scheme, the losses are too great.

In order to get a share of the meat, the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire simultaneously sent out their armies.

However, the situation developed so rapidly that it exceeded everyone's expectations. Originally, the three kingdoms of Thunder, Fire, and Earth were jointly attacking the Kingdom of Wind in order to divide up the territory of the Kingdom of Wind, which had no fighting ability.

However, the situation changed dramatically. The army of the Land of Earth suddenly blocked the path of the army of the Land of Lightning, and the Land of Wind abandoned its defense against the Land of Earth, turning its attention to the Land of Fire and halting their defensive formation.

The Land of Wind and the Land of Earth have actually joined forces!

Despite opposition, Ebizo took direct control of the think tank and the council of elders, and secretly met with Onoki of the Two Scales to finalize the alliance and cooperation.

The Land of Wind will form an unconditional alliance with the Land of Earth, offering various resources to the Land of Earth in return, on the condition that the Land of Earth sends troops to assist the Land of Wind in resisting the invasion of the Land of Lightning.

Otherwise, even if the Land of Earth were to defeat the Land of Wind, Ebizo would arrange for everyone to perish together, ensuring that no one gains a single resource.

Onoki, the ruler of the two-day scale, was known for his caution. After weighing the pros and cons, he agreed to Ebizo's alliance, but with one condition attached.

The Land of Wind must help stop the Land of Fire's invasion to prevent the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning from clashing and allowing the Land of Fire to take advantage of the situation and wipe them out in one fell swoop.

Ebizo readily agreed. The Land of Wind and the Land of Fire already had some rifts during the Second Shinobi World War, and the Land of Fire's deployment of troops this time posed a threat to the Land of Wind itself.

Helping the Land of Earth block the Land of Fire's army is actually helping the Land of Wind itself.

Thus, the alliance between the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth was formed, and the situation has developed to its current state.

"Lu Jiu, do you have any ideas?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped the table, finished explaining the current state of the war, and then called out the strategist's name.

Nara Shikaku closed his eyes and pondered, muttering, "Ebizo really made a brilliant move. By forming alliances and uniting with the Land of Earth to resist the Land of Lightning and us, they can fight without any worries."

"We are now in a passive position. On the one hand, we have to guard against the large-scale invasion of the Land of Lightning, and on the other hand, we have to find a way to break into the territory of the Land of Wind."

"At the same time, the situation in the Land of Rain is also unstable, and Hanzo the Salamander is not an easy person to deal with."

"The only thing we can do next is to split up our forces."

Nara Shikaku opened his eyes. "A simultaneous three-pronged advance, map!"

He beckoned, and a member of the secret service appeared, hanging the map on the wall.

Nara Shikaku crossed his arms in front of him, his mind racing.

"The Land of Wind, Mount Kikyo".

"The land of grass, the fragrant plains."

"The Land of Rain, the Forest of Rain".

Nara Shikaku circled three locations on the map, saying, "Securing these three locations is our top priority."

"If we can take down Kikyo Mountain, then the defenses of the Land of Wind will crumble."

"If we can conquer the Fragrant Plains, we will be able to resist the army of the Land of Thunder."

"The final Forest of Rain is mainly to guard against the demigod Hanzo of the Land of Rain, but I don't insist on that."

Nara Shikaku's gaze fell upon everyone present. "This time, Konoha will launch a full-scale attack. If all goes well, we might be able to swallow up the Land of Wind and severely weaken the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning!"

"After swallowing the Land of Wind, the next step is to attack the Land of Rain from both sides and determine the size of our territory."

His words evoked a variety of emotions among the ninjas. Expanding Konoha's territory would naturally elevate their status.

However, everyone knows that those three points are tough nuts to crack. Those who go first will definitely suffer a lot of hard work and get no reward, while those who go later are more likely to reap the real benefits.

However, there are exceptions. If you can actually gnaw the bone off directly, the one who gets the biggest benefit is naturally the first person to try it.

This is a two-way choice, which puts people in a very difficult position.

Chapter 243 Oh no, we've fallen into a trap!

"By the way, shouldn't the Land of Water be taken care of?"

As everyone began to discuss the three locations circled by Nara Shikaku, Chiaki suddenly spoke up and asked a question.

In Chiaki's memory, the Land of Water seemed to have appeared in the Third Shinobi World War, but their presence was so weak that it was easy to overlook them.

"The Land of Water..."

Nara Shikaku paused for a moment, then lowered his head to think.

"If we can achieve at least one point of suppression within two months, then we won't need to worry about the Land of Water."

A moment later, Nara Shikaku raised his head and said with conviction.

"It takes at least two months for information to travel from the mainland to the Land of Water. If we simply cut off the sea and trade routes to the Land of Water, then news from the Land of Water will be restricted to a certain extent."

"However, cutting off the sea route to the Land of Water could very likely cause economic damage to us..."

"No."

Danzo suddenly spoke up, "The trade route to the Land of Water cannot be cut off. After the war broke out on the Ninja World continent, the Land of Water is the only trade route that we can guarantee to make money from."

"During the last Shinobi World War, it was only because of the trade routes from the Land of Water that Konoha's logistics were able to operate normally."

"...Then we must make progress on those three points within at least a month..."

Nara Shikaku looked at Danzo helplessly. He understood Danzo's concerns, but the Land of Water was also a huge hidden danger.

"A month... that's more than just traveling, isn't it?"

Yamanaka Inoichi said nervously, "Even at our ninjas' speed, the fastest we can reach Mount Kikyo in the Land of Wind will take at least a month..."

"There is a way."

Nara Shikaku frowned and said, "The Land of Wind is currently leaderless, and the people under their command are bound to be divided."

“We only need to send a small number of elite troops to take over Kikyo Mountain as quickly as possible, and then we will have captured this point in the Land of Wind.”

"A small number of elites?"

The Jonin looked around. They were all Jonin-level, and the difference between them was not significant; they were all roughly the same level.

If we're talking about the backbone of the nation, then yes, they are. However, it's clearly unrealistic to expect them to move quickly and then rapidly conquer the Land of Wind.

After eliminating each other, the eyes of the many Jonin fell on the Sannin of Konoha.

"?"

"What are you looking at?"

Tsunade glared at them, Jiraiya helplessly rubbed his forehead, and Orochimaru licked his lips.

"It seems that only the three of us can complete this task..."

"Besides, there's also Granny Chiyo in the Land of Wind, and only Tsunade can deal with her poison."

Jiraiya said helplessly, while Tsunade scratched her head and said unhappily, "But I really don't want to deal with old woman Chiyo, it's too much trouble..."

"No one else can solve this problem except you, so the capable should do more."

Jiraiya tried to persuade Tsunade, but Orochimaru said in a hoarse voice, "If we go to the Land of Wind, what about the other two locations?"

He glanced at the Jonin and his damp voice rang out: "You should know that the two top-tier Kage personally intervened in the Land of Lightning and the Land of Rain..."

Do you think you can take on two peak-level Shadows with your bunch of misfits?

Ha ha.

Ok.

Orochimaru didn't say anything more, but all the Jonin looked rather awkward. They knew exactly what Orochimaru meant, and they couldn't argue with him. No one would be a fool to jump out and say that they could deal with a Kage.

"Do not."

Nara Shikaku shook his head, his gaze passing over Jiraiya and the other two, and landing on Chiaki, who was trying to cower in the back and pretend he didn't exist.

Qianqiu's heart skipped a beat; she knew something was wrong.

The original plan was to hide next to the three ninja and let them distract everyone.

But it seems like they shot themselves in the foot; this time, they walked right into a trap.

"Besides the three legendary Sannin of Konoha, there is another candidate who can deal with Chiyo of the Land of Wind and quickly end the Battle of Kikyo Mountain."

Nara Shikaku's gaze was fixed on Chiaki, and no matter how Chiaki dodged left or right, he kept staring at her intently.

"...Big brother...what have I done to offend you?"

Qianqiu stopped dodging helplessly and stood there with a sigh.

"Lord Senju Chiaki is an all-around ninja who has made great achievements in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and medical ninjutsu."

Nara Shikaku smiled apologetically at Chiaki, but at this moment he was, after all, Konoha's think tank and needed to think about the problem from Konoha's perspective.

He stretched out a hand and said, "Given Lady Chiaki's medical ninjutsu skills, we only need to send a few powerful ninjas with high-caliber firepower to accompany her. Then Mount Kikyo will be within our grasp. We can take it in half a month, not even a month!"

"?"

Chiaki was full of questions, as were the Jonin, who felt that Nara Shikaku's words were a bit too definitive.

"Qianqiu, what do you think?"

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi chose to fully trust Shikaku Nara, having a profound understanding of the genius strategist's abilities.

Since Nara Shikaku dared to make such a promise, it means he has absolute confidence in completing this task.

"I……"

Chiaki had a bitter face, but after thinking it over, she glanced at everyone present and realized that apart from the three legendary Sannin of Konoha who were going to deal with the two Kage, she was indeed the most suitable person to deal with the old woman Chiyo from the Land of Wind.

Qianqiu isn't saying she can't do the detoxification, it's just that she's not that skilled at it yet.

However, if they bring along the detoxification guidelines provided by Tsunade, the chief pharmacologist Nono, and Chiaki's own abilities, they should still be able to resist Chiyo.

"I'm willing to go, but I demand that the strategist come with me!"

After confirming this, Chiaki, with a petty and vengeful look, glared at Nara Shikaku and said something in a retaliatory manner.

To Chiaki's surprise, Nara Shikaku simply smiled and calmly said, "I knew you would say that."