The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

However, his reasons for objecting differed from those of the two advisors.

I simply feel that this distribution of benefits is unacceptable. How can the Hidden Cloud Village get two tailed beasts?!

In Danzo's view

Those should all be Konoha's prey.

These are things that Konoha absolutely must take!

"Yes, Shikaku, this approach is still a bit too risky."

After a moment of contemplation, Tsunade, seated in the main seat, slowly shook her head. It was certainly feasible, but too unstable.

This is Tsunade's opinion.

"Fifth Hokage, Mitokado, and Utatane, this is merely a plan. Whether Kumogakure can achieve its goal remains uncertain. We can set aside the Seven-Tails for now, but the Six-Tails belongs to Kirigakure. We don't need to rush this. We can simply hand it over to Kirigakure at the appropriate time. Even for the sake of political stability, Kirigakure will not let the Six-Tails go. We just need to seize this opportunity to recapture the Nine-Tails. This is the matter that Konoha must focus on and deal with right now."

Opposition from Tsunade and others.

This did not sway Shikaku's opinion.

From the perspective of this Konoha strategist, what they now need to figure out is which matter is most important to Konoha.

no doubt!

It means to reclaim the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

As long as the Nine-Tails can be brought back under the control of their own ninja village, the rest of the problems are minor.

Why does the news of the alliance between Takigakure and Kusagakure seem so jarring? It's precisely because Menma is involved.

But if the key element of dough is missing, it will be completely lost.

Konoha wouldn't even give the alliance between Takigakure and Kusagakure a second thought. The combined strength of the two ninja villages is at most comparable to that of Sunagakure. What's there to worry about?

The Six-Tails and Seven-Tails never belonged to Konoha Village.

At most, it should be considered as a second priority.

Also.

Even more importantly, Takigakure and Kusagakure are weak villages.

But what if his guess is true?

The combination of the Six-Tails, the Seven-Tails, and the Nine-Tails is too violent. Konoha doesn't have the ability to reliably deal with such a combination right now. Even if we take a step back and say that the Six-Tails and the Seven-Tails aren't that strong, the combination is still too powerful.

Even if Uzumaki Menma can fully transform into a tailed beast, it's not certain that he can.

They, Konoha, can defeat, and even capture, the three tailed beasts.

But the price to be paid will inevitably be extremely high.

By then, will the Hidden Cloud Village, Hidden Stone Village, and Hidden Mist Village still let such a good opportunity slip by?

The answer is obvious!

Yes.

Shikaku felt that he had to drag Kumogakure and even Kirigakure into this mess!

This is not an increase in risk.

Rather, it's about risk diversification!

"Even if everything goes too smoothly and Kumogakure gains the Six-Tails and Seven-Tails, it might not be a bad thing. Because at that time, not only Kirigakure but also Iwagakure will definitely not be able to sit idly by. On the contrary, we can use this opportunity to strike Kumogakure. Of course, there are risks, but for us, this is the best approach and the most successful way to regain control of the Nine-Tails."

Shikaku added with a serious expression.

There is no way to make a decision without taking risks, especially when it involves huge changes in the relationship between nations and ninja villages.

If you want to experience the full benefits, you can only dream about it.

Shikaku is a very realistic person.

Having clarified what the main objective of their own ninja village should be.

The plan that is made naturally is the most suitable one.

At least, Shikaku himself is confident in this regard.

When Tsunade, Danzo, and the other two heard Shikaku's last words, they all fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

An individual, a group, a force.

No matter what you do, you need to have a clear goal. All plans you make should revolve around this goal. You can't hesitate or be fickle. Just set a goal and walk firmly toward it. This may not guarantee success, but it will definitely lead to failure.

Especially their Konoha.

As the largest ninja village in the ninja world, even after losing the Nine-Tails, it can still be called the number one in terms of both foundation and scale.

Any plans.

All must be done with utmost decisiveness and clarity.

Why was Hiruzen Sarutobi considered a ninja hero in his youth? After Tobirama Senju's death, he led Konoha out of its predicament and ushered in Konoha's second peak period. But later on, he led Konoha down a downward spiral.

There are many reasons, of course, but the most important one is that Hiruzen Sarutobi himself lost his 'heart of stoicism'!

They become weak, hesitant, stubborn, and selfish, and they also become attached to power.

He was exceptionally outstanding in his youth.

The more this reveals his foolishness in his old age.

When Tobirama Senju chose his successor, he did not make a mistake. However, he could not have foreseen that the successor he valued and admired would undergo such a dramatic change later on.

This is true for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Mitokado Yan and Utatane Koharu are even more needless to say.

That is extreme conservatism and weakness.

Danzo, on the other hand, is known for his toughness.

However, his toughness often leads him to make fatal mistakes in many areas.

That is, the goal is not clear or specific enough.

As the leader of the Jonin team in Konoha, Shikaku was particularly concerned about the fact that the Ino-Shika-Cho clan had long been completely bound to Konoha.

We must take into account the overall interests of Konoha.

Just as Tsunade made a firm decision in this situation, the strategist Shikaku was able to see at a glance the crisis that his village was about to face.

He must help his ninja village successfully overcome this crisis.

This is his true identity, and this is the right thing he should do based on his position.

As for whether it will be worthy of the Fourth Hokage?

Sorry, Shikaku won't consider these things unless Menma is still in Konoha, but that's since Menma defected last year.

At most, I'll feel a pang of conscience at night about these things, but as for the rest, I'll just do what I always have to do.

The decision of the National Ninja Village.

This is not child's play.

Personal feelings should not be involved.

On this point, Shikaku clearly understood.

If Konoha falls, the three clans won't fare any better. Their interests are already deeply intertwined with Konoha's, unless the Konoha leadership collectively loses their minds and pulls some crazy maneuvers.

"Is it the primary goal?"

Tsunade muttered to herself.

Just a few seconds later, a determined look appeared on Tsunade's face.

Indeed, Konoha cannot consider too much right now; they must be clear about their intentions, which is to retrieve the Nine-Tails.

As long as this can be accomplished smoothly.

The rest are not particularly big problems.

Worried that the Hidden Cloud Village is becoming too powerful?

Haha, no matter how strong Kumogakure is, can it be stronger than Konoha at its peak? This is not even the top priority.

Nine tails!

That is the most important thing.

"Yes, that makes more sense."

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were just a little pedantic and stubborn, which doesn't mean they were idiots.

With Shikaku explaining things so clearly, the two of them were naturally able to weigh the pros and cons.

Even Danzo nodded subconsciously.

Recapture the Nine-Tailed Fox.

That's what Konoha Village needs to do most right now. Other goals can be set, but they can only be secondary and incidental.

"And the sooner the better. The longer we delay, the more time we give Takigakure and Kusagakure to integrate. My suggestion is to negotiate with Kumogakure immediately, then assign tasks to each village. Once that's settled, we should take action immediately. We can even bring Kirigakure into the mix. We don't necessarily need to expect Kirigakure to send many troops. The key is to involve them all to reduce the risk and increase the success rate."

Shikaku clearly had a complete plan.

For hemorrhage on vortex surfaces.

Then there are Takigakure Village and Kusagakure Village.

What's needed is to wipe them out instantly with overwhelming force.

This is the only way to ensure the interests of Konoha to the greatest extent possible.

"Well, elders, do you have any other opinions?"

Tsunade nodded and looked at Danzo, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane, who were sitting to one side, and said.

She had already largely approved of Shikaku's plan in her heart, but she still needed to seek the opinions of the three elders.

"I agree."

"I agree."