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Chapter 181 The Actions of Kumogakure and Iwagakure

In the Third Hokage's timeline, twelve years have passed since the Third Shinobi World War.

Twelve years is enough time for the major ninja villages that suffered losses in this great war to recover.

Of course, no one wants to give up the hard-won peace and start a new round of war.

However, with the announcement of an alliance between Kumogakure and Iwagakure, an unseen battle has begun.

At this moment, the ninja world is like an unlit gasoline drum.

Even the slightest spark could cause this gasoline drum to explode.

In the Hokage's office, the Fifth Hokage, Jiraiya, looked at the intelligence report in his hand and revealed a contemptuous sneer.

"It's rather naive of Kumogakure and Iwagakure to think they can force us with such methods."

The intelligence indicates that Kumogakure and Iwagakure have officially announced that they will abandon exporting their respective specialty products to the Land of Fire.

For example, the specialties of Yunyin Village include alcohol and beef, as well as other daily necessities.

Special products of Iwagakure Village: various gemstones and minerals, and other industrial materials.

Their two villages had a very clear purpose: to force Konoha to hand over the resurrection technique through such means.

Jiraiya Godai said he was not afraid of such methods at all.

"Shikaku, do we have enough food?"

Shikaku, who was the class leader of the Jonin team, part-time Hokage secretary, and part-time village strategist, nodded.

"After the large-scale purchases we made in the past two months, we have no shortage of food and other necessities. If we want to fight it out, we can wear down Kumogakure and Iwagakure for a long time. Moreover, our Land of Fire is a major grain-producing country. Kumogakure will definitely not succeed in using the means of prohibiting the sale of food to us."

"But what about it?"

Shikaku glanced at Jiraiya, his expression slightly helpless. "However, the lack of industrial resources such as iron ore will affect the combat effectiveness of our ninjas."

"Then, could we contact Sunagakure and Kirigakure and buy what we need from them?"

"Yes, but the purchase price may be a bit higher than usual."

"It's okay, as long as they don't take advantage of the situation, a higher price is fine."

"understood."

"Alright then, go and make the arrangements."

"Yes."

Watching Shikaku's departing figure, and thinking about the methods of Kumogakure and Iwagakure, Jiraiya couldn't help but laugh.

Can't they buy things from Kumogakure and Iwagakure in Konoha, and can't they go to Sunagakure and Kirigakure?

Although the price may be higher and the quality may not be as good as that of Kumogakure and Iwagakure, it is enough to break the restrictions that these two villages have placed on Konoha.

Furthermore, if he can't buy things from Sunagakure and Kirigakure, can't he at least buy them from the Second Hokage?

Living people need time travel slots, but inanimate objects like supplies don't.

If he prepares enough storage scrolls, he can buy enough for several months' worth of the village at once.

The problem is that space rolls are difficult to manufacture and are relatively expensive.

Buying too much at once will cost much more money than buying from Misty Village or Sand Village.

Therefore, purchasing supplies from the Second Hokage was only Jiraiya's last resort.

He wouldn't bother the second generation unless absolutely necessary.

"Let's see what other tricks the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Stone Village have up their sleeves."

The Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Stone Village do indeed have follow-up methods.

They also knew that blocking supplies was unreliable, and this step was just to show their attitude, to tell them that the two villages were going to attack Konoha, and that these small, opportunistic ninja villages could start choosing sides now.

At the same time, it was also a warning to Konoha that they were serious this time, and those who knew what was good for them should obediently hand over the resurrection technique, so as not to make things worse for everyone in the end.

"As we expected, Konoha did not give any response."

"Furthermore, our people saw that Konoha sent two delegations abroad, which, if nothing unexpected happens, should be heading to Sunagakure and Kirigakure."

"Alright, inform Iwagakure and begin the next step of the plan."

In Kumogakure, the Fourth Raikage, A, waved his hand and began assigning tasks to his subordinates.

In Iwagakure, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, did almost the same thing as A.

"I just don't know if Konoha can hold its ground under the combined attack of us and Kumogakure."

Standing on high ground, Onoki was absolutely confident that he could succeed in the revival technique for Konoha.

"It's bad, Hokage! The Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Stone Village have made their move!"

Several days passed, and just as Jiraiya began to suspect that the actions of Kumogakure and Iwagakure against Konoha were all bark and no bite, a new batch of intelligence arrived.

"Don't panic, Shikaku. Let me see what new tricks they've come up with this time."

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Jiraiya picked up the intelligence report and began to read it.

But as he watched, his expression grew increasingly grim.

"Are these two companies really not going to go through with it?"

With a loud "bang," Jiraiya slammed the intelligence report on the table in anger and shouted, "They're really something else! To snatch up missions, they've drastically reduced the amount required to post a mission. That's absolutely insane!"

The number of missions is not unlimited. If one more mission is added to this ninja village, it means that other ninja villages will have one less mission.

The primary source of income for ninjas is through completing various missions.

Once the missions are over, not only will the ninjas lose their source of income, but the ninja villages will also be affected.

If Jiraiya doesn't handle this matter properly, it could really cause a huge mess.

"What are Kirigakure and Sunagakure saying? Kumogakure and Iwagakure are clearly vying for the mission. I don't believe Mei Terumi and old woman Chiyo can tolerate this."

"The information from Kirigakure and Sunagakure may take a little longer to arrive, but I think that since Kumogakure and Iwagakure dare to do this, they must be confident that they can persuade Kirigakure and Sunagakure not to cause trouble. It's just a matter of exchanging some benefits."

"You make a good point."

Jiraiya nodded, agreeing with what Shikaku had said.

Seeing that Jiraiya agreed with what he said, Shikaku continued, "Therefore, we cannot place our hopes on Kirigakure and Sunagakure; we can only find a way to break this deadlock ourselves."

"Do you have any good suggestions?"

"There are a few immature suggestions."

"Then you go first."

"OK."

Shikaku remained silent for a while, organizing his thoughts, before saying, "First, if they want to wage a price war, then Konoha can do the same. We can lower our prices to the same level as theirs. I believe that with the strength of our Konoha ninjas, customers will choose Konoha at the same price point."

"Wouldn't it be too costly to engage in a price war like them?"

Jiraiya was not the idiot Orochimaru described.

He could clearly see the advantages and disadvantages of Shikaku's suggestion.

Leaving aside the advantages, the disadvantages alone were something that Jiraiya found hard to accept.

(End of this chapter)