Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 583 Preparing for War

Faced with the sudden question, Jianchuan Ju was slightly taken aback, but he quickly realized what Elder Yuan Shi meant.

With the reshuffling of the commander of the peacekeeping force approaching, Kisame Hoshigaki has already used a member of the Zero organization, Hiruko, as a sacrifice.

While it may not be a particularly praiseworthy achievement, it's at least presentable on the surface.

If you try to capture Kakuzu and Mouryou but fail, it would be like tarnishing your record of achievements at the end of your term.

I'm familiar with the "peak-end effect" in the name of Tachibana Kanagawa.

Even though Kisame's operation was very successful this time, and he successfully dealt with Kakuzu and Moryo at the same time.

The other four major ninja villages, considering their own interests, would not allow Kirigakure to continue in this position.

On the contrary, if three official members of the Zero Organization were to die one after another, it could very well provoke Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu behind the scenes, breaking the current peace.

In the past two years, under the leadership of Tachibana Kenkawa, Kirigakure has been on the fast track in all aspects.

The covert expansion of power, the rise in prestige within the ninja world, the gradual monopolization of commerce, the cultivation of a new generation of talent, and all of these.

Everything is changing rapidly.

Even if they lose some of the advantages of controlling the peacekeeping forces, the infiltration and erosion of small states and daimyo can still continue.

If this continues, the gap between Kirigakure and other forces in the ninja world will only widen.

It seems there's really no need to deliberately detonate the Zero Organization's "powder keg"?

Thoughts churned in her mind, and the potential impacts on various aspects flashed through Jianchuan Ju's brain.

However, when Jianchuan Ju raised her head again, her gaze was fixed firmly on Elder Yuanshi.

"Chase!"

When Elder Yuan saw that Tachibana Kenkawa had begun to think, he guessed that the Mizukage had understood his intentions. However, the response he received was just one word.

However, before Elder Yuanshi could explain again, Jianchuan Ju's response was resounding.

"Even if it might prematurely trigger the Fourth Shinobi World War, we'll still chase it!"

Hearing Jianchuan Ju's powerful voice, Elder Yuan Shi suddenly felt his vision blur.

After a moment of disorientation, my vision cleared again.

Looking at the resolute face of the young man before him, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Elder Yuan's eyes.

"Okay! Let's confirm the next steps for the preparations."

Tachibana Nagakawa's decision to risk provoking the Zero Organization by continuing to have Kisame Hoshigaki pursue the "Immortal Duo" was certainly not an impulsive one.

The current strength and power of Kirigakure in terms of military force and resources are self-evident.

Even the most difficult area of ​​government administration requires talent.

In the past two years, Kirigakure has actually sent many talented people, both openly and secretly, to various core positions in the Land of Water for training.

Inside, on this side.

The secretariat directly under the Water Shadow Office, the administrative team in charge of Sea Fog City, the management committee of the Sea Fog Merchant Guild, and the leadership of each newly established factory.

While the management teams may appear somewhat 'bloated' in various aspects, they are actually preparing for future plans.

Furthermore, thanks to the convenience brought by the prosperous trade of Sea Mist City, through coercion, enticement, wooing, and assassination, the Water Kingdom can now be described as an impregnable fortress managed by Tachibana Kanagawa.

Even if he were to announce the start of the Fourth Shinobi World War right now, Tachibana Kenkawa is confident that he can unify all the voices within the Land of Water.

There is absolutely no need to be timid or hesitant because of concerns about Obito Uchiha's rampage.

Moreover, given the current situation...

Even if Kisame Hoshigaki stopped in time, the peacekeeping force would not actively provoke Obito Uchiha.

Given Minato Namikaze's hatred for the Zero organization, Konoha will certainly not give up on continuing the investigation.

Once Konoha actually achieves results and successfully kills Kakuzu or other official members of the Zero Organization, the shock that Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu will experience will not be reduced.

Instead, it would be better to keep this achievement, and the switch that could ignite the war, in the hands of Kirigakure itself.

"Should we notify Kisame Hoshigaki and have him take action as soon as possible? But wouldn't it be a bit risky for Kisame and Shingetsu Hozuki to deal with two official members of the Zero Organization alone?"

Unlike previous operations where ambushes were carried out with ample intelligence, this time it will be difficult to gain such a significant advantage.

Trying to restrict the enemy's escape by setting up a sealing barrier in advance, as before, is extremely difficult.

Moreover, given that Minato Namikaze, the Hokage, had made a mistake before, Ao thought for a moment and still offered a slight reminder.

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju nodded.

If it were a head-on fight to the death, Tachibana Kenkawa believed that even if Kisame Hoshigaki were to fight two against one, he wouldn't likely lose to the immortal duo.

However, it is clear that neither Kakuzu nor Moryo are the type of people who would fight to the death.

But if we take into account encirclement and containment, and even rapid elimination...

Currently, there aren't many suitable personnel in the peacekeeping force on the side of Kirigakure.

Because of his relatively young age and decent talent, coupled with the intentional nurturing of Tachibana Kenkawa, a master of Water Release techniques, Hozuki Shingetsu has now barely reached the level of a Kage-level character.

As for the rest, including "Dull Blade" Itsaburo and Kono who was transferred from the Sorabe, they had basically reached the limit of their talents.

Even if they were given free access to learn S-rank ninjutsu, their actual strength would hardly improve.

With such a team chasing the immortal duo, it's hard to guarantee that they won't escape due to some unexpected event.

After thinking for a moment, Jianchuan Ju continued.

"Kisame brought Nagato and Amegakure's troops with him on this mission."

It would certainly be inappropriate to temporarily assign Mei Terumi or Zabuza to the maintenance troops.

On Fugaku Uchiha's side, although he was nominally under Kisame Hoshigaki's command in the peacekeeping force, Tachibana Kenkawa did not want Konoha to be involved in this matter.

So, the only suitable person who is strong enough to be used as insurance and can be reasonably mobilized is Nagato, who is disguised as 'Pain'.

"Didn't the Sand Village recently suggest that Amegakure doesn't play a significant role in the peacekeeping forces and recommend removing them from the combat units?"

"It's just right that the ninjas from Amegakure were also involved in this operation, so Yahiko and the others can share some of the credit."

Upon hearing this, Elder Yuan and Qing exchanged a glance and both nodded in agreement with Jianchuan Ju's plan.

Finally, after all the discussions had come to an end.

Jianchuan Ju looked at the two of them with a deep gaze and said in a deep voice.

"Since we've chosen to actively detonate this bomb of the Zero Organization, we can't afford to neglect the necessary countermeasures."

"It's time to bring our covert preparations into the open!"

(End of this chapter)