The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

Other ninja villages invaded Konoha, many times.

However, this does not mean that Konoha is full of good people and that other ninja villages are all vicious.

For example, Danzo and Orochimaru are not kind-hearted people.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation as a ninja hero is well-deserved.

If we compare the resources of the ninja world to a cake, then Konoha already occupies the largest slice.

After Konoha's strength declined, their main problem became defense.

Just like this time.

Even if Kumogakure and Iwagakure are mutually restraining each other.

However, Konoha's idea was simply to defeat the army of Kirigakure, not to directly attack Kirigakure.

Because Konoha knew that attacking Kirigakure would certainly cause even greater damage to Kirigakure.

You might even get some Zanpakuto.

However, once the Hidden Stone Village and the Hidden Cloud Village receive this news, they will certainly not let this opportunity pass.

They will definitely take action against Konoha.

They attacked Konoha, seized the Byakugan, and stole secret techniques and sealing techniques.

While Zanpakuto are powerful, by now, most of the major forces in the ninja world have discovered that there are conditions for using Zanpakuto, and not everyone can unleash its full potential.

However, in war, the white eye is a more top-tier strategic resource.

There are also sealing techniques.

Why was the Uzumaki clan targeted in the first place?

A nation is a people.

They do not rely on ninja missions as their main means of making a living; instead, they have their own agricultural and commercial businesses.

It can be said that the Uzumaki clan and other ninja villages did not actually have much competition for resources.

However, the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan are both feared and coveted by many ninja villages.

When Hashirama Senju pacified the ninja world, one of the most important rules was the Tailed Beasts Plan.

The tailed beasts are treated as a resource and allocated accordingly.

Most major ninja villages have their own tailed beasts.

Sealing techniques are perfect for countering tailed beasts.

Which ninja village wouldn't want to better control its own tailed beast?

Which ninja village would like to see its jinchūriki suppressed by the sealing techniques of another ninja village?

It can be said that the annihilation of the Uzumaki clan was partly due to the existence of sealing techniques and tailed beasts.

Another part is also related to Hashirama Senju's plan for the Tailed Beasts.

Of course, this does not mean that Hashirama Senju deliberately designed the Uzumaki clan.

However, there are many examples of Bo Ren dying because of me, even though I did not kill him.

Danzo glanced at Jiraiya, his heart filled with displeasure.

Who are you?

The dignified Elder of the Leaf Village.

Root leader.

The darkness of Konoha.

Who is Jiraiya?

He's just a junior.

With both of them present, Jiraiya was in charge?

What is going on?

Can't I, as an elder, still get any respect?

Orochimaru, standing nearby, also harbored resentment.

Orochimaru's dissatisfaction wasn't with Jiraiya's command, but rather with the fact that Hiruzen Sarutobi's order for him, Jiraiya, and Danzo to simultaneously launch a surprise attack on the Kirigakure army wasn't due to the opportunities provided by Kumogakure and Iwagakure.

Instead, he refused to return to the village.

It is equivalent to "exile".

Chapter 182 The Great Crisis of the Hidden Mist Village

Orochimaru believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi was worried that Minato Namikaze's appointment would be opposed by him and Danzo.

Therefore, they urged themselves and others to fight a major battle against Kirigakure.

Once a major battle breaks out, there will be no time or energy left to deal with the "Hokage" affairs.

After the war ends and he returns to Konoha, Minato Namikaze's position as Hokage will already be secure.

At that time, no matter how much disagreement I had with Danzo, it was useless.

Furthermore, Jiraiya was deliberately included.

The purpose was to keep an eye on himself and Danzo.

“Sarutobi-sensei, this proves that you actually knew about my talent.”

"They even know that my talent surpasses that of the Water Gate."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't be worried to this extent."

"It's not necessary to adopt such a strategy."

"Then why did you choose Minato instead of me?"

"Am I not your disciple?"

Orochimaru's lips curled into a cold smile upon hearing Jiraiya's words.

"I don't necessarily need the position of Hokage."

"However, Sarutobi-sensei, what you did really chilled my heart."

"If we're going to fight, then let's fight."

Orochimaru remained silent and did not speak.

Danzo glanced at Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya, what kind of surprise attack are you talking about? Did Hiruzen give you any plan?"

Danzo originally intended to do the same as Orochimaru and remain silent.

This arrangement of having Jiraiya in command greatly displeased Danzo.

However, Danzo also felt that this was indeed an opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the Kirigakure army. If they could take advantage of the time before Kumogakure and Iwagakure could react, they could completely defeat Kirigakure.

This could be the breakthrough point for Konoha to end the war.

With Kirigakure no longer an opponent, Konoha now has Sunagakure as an ally.

Two against one, neither Kumogakure nor Iwagakure would be a match for Konoha.

At this point in time, it is impossible for Kumogakure and Iwagakure to cooperate.

After all, the Third Raikage's body is still warm.

Konoha could even benefit from the war between Kumogakure and Iwagakure.

This greatly appealed to Danzo.

Furthermore, it wasn't Danzo himself who lost the Hokage position, but Orochimaru.

Danzo wasn't particularly concerned about this matter.

However, Danzo changed his story, denying that Jiraiya was the commander of the operation, and instead asked Hiruzen Sarutobi what his plan was, making it seem as if Hiruzen Sarutobi was the real commander.

Danzo would feel more comfortable.

"Hiruzen-sensei's order is for us to take direct action."

"The three of us will each lead a ninja army and attack the Hidden Mist army from three different directions."

"They certainly can't stop us."

Jiraiya agreed with what Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

On the Kirigakure army's side, there's Suigetsu Hozuki and Kurosuki Raiga.

Add Kisame Hoshigaki to the mix.

They were no match for the three of them.

"Based on the previous situation, their Zanpakuto abilities complement each other."

"Therefore, we can separate them by attacking from three different directions."

"If we combine our strength, their strength will increase while our strength remains unchanged."

"If we split up, their strength will decrease, while our strength will remain the same."

"Furthermore, our strength is already greater than theirs!"

"We will win this battle!"

"The revival of Konoha begins with this battle."

"Congratulations to Shuimen on this victory."

It would have been better if Jiraiya hadn't said that.

As soon as he finished speaking, Orochimaru's expression turned ugly.

Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya and felt that he was completely unfamiliar with him, as if he were looking at someone he had never seen before.