Naruto: My setting is above yours.

The former Kusagakure has been occupied by Amegakure and has temporarily become a branch.

Because Yahiko and his two companions repeatedly persuaded Hanzo to cease hostilities in the Land of Rain, they were exiled by Hanzo to lead a garrison here.

Hanzo didn't want to either.

Yahiko and his two companions are very capable and useful subordinates, and their prestige is gradually increasing in the Land of Rain.

The Land of Rain, in particular, has long suffered from the ravages of war, so many people are already tired of it.

Hanzo's consolidation of various ninja organizations throughout the Land of Rain allowed Yahiko and his group's ideals to spread rapidly in Amegakure.

Even though they were unwilling, Yahiko and the other two had no choice but to obey Hanzo's orders.

Fortunately, Hanzo did not order them to participate in the war.

He even emphasized the need to avoid conflict with Konoha.

However, now that he had come to the Land of Grass, Yahiko did not intend to just watch the battle between Konoha and Iwagakure.

He didn't want to see the Land of Grass become a second Land of Rain.

So after thoroughly understanding the situation in the Land of Grass, Yahiko led Nagato, Konan, and some of his ninjas out to the front lines.

He's going to stop the war between Konoha and Iwagakure!

and so.

When Genma learned from Aoba Yamashiro that the people of Amegakure were mediating the war between Konoha and Iwagakure, his expression turned strange.

This kind of behavior is clearly not something Hanzo would do.

So it's quite obvious that Yahiko and his group did it.

He just didn't expect that Yahiko and the others would appear in the Land of Grass.

The changes are truly unrecognizable.

Xuanma suddenly had an idea.

Could it be that the White Zetsu was originally digging an underground tunnel to reach the Land of Rain?

He thought about it carefully and felt that it was indeed a possibility.

Yamashiro Aoba noticed Mikaze Genma's expression and asked, "Genma, is there a problem?"

Xuanma shook his head: "No."

"Actually, what Hanzo did was somewhat beneficial to Amegakure."

Yamashiro Aoba asked in surprise, "Wouldn't it be most beneficial for Amegakure if we continued to fight against Iwagakure? That way, he could smoothly digest the Land of Grass."

"Once we cease hostilities with Iwagakure, we will probably all agree to make Amegakure abandon the Land of Grass."

Xuanma nodded: "That's true."

"However, if Amegakure acts as an intermediary, it can create a relatively stable triangular relationship between Amegakure, Iwagakure, and Konoha."

"Especially under the current circumstances."

"Iwagakure is threatened by Kumogakure, but we are threatened even more. Kirigakure is restless, and Kumogakure was defeated last time and stopped the war with us, but in reality, the two sides have not signed a peace treaty."

"Even if a so-called alliance is signed, I believe that if there is any profit to be made, Yunyin will not hesitate to tear it up."

Yamashiro Aoba nodded in agreement.

Some aspects of the current situation in the ninja world were predictable.

But some things change in an instant.

"I wonder when the war with Iwagakure will end~"

A mountain town, green leaves, sighed.

It's been several months since I last returned to Konoha.

Genma smiled and reassured him, "It should be soon."

He understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts.

Continuing the fight would not be of much benefit to Konoha. On the contrary, the continuous deployment of troops would give Kirigakure, Sunagakure, and Kumogakure an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

And what about Iwagakure?

Perhaps they still want to fight.

But they no longer have any advantage.

Ōnoki was restrained and unable to move, and Minato Namikaze killed several times in a row, causing Iwagakure to collapse.

Not to mention the Cloud Village's rampage in the Land of Earth.

Killer Bee, the killer bee, and the AB duo have already made a name for themselves in the ninja world!

Some people's fates seem to be gradually getting back on track.

Yamashiro Aoba only stayed for half an hour before leaving again.

Genma simply left the wooden house and went to mock Onoki.

Life is so boring, I'll tease the old man to find some fun.

Time flies, and September is coming to an end in the blink of an eye.

Konohagakure, Hokage Building, a small conference room.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado gathered together.

"Hiruzen, is there something important you need to discuss with us at this time?"

As soon as Koharu Utatane sat down, she asked, "Is there any new situation at the Iwagakure battlefield?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi denied it, saying, "No, the situation in Iwagakure is fine for the time being."

"However, I intend to end the war with Iwagakure."

Mitokado Homura asked in a deep voice, "Are you going to mobilize even more troops to completely crush Iwagakure in one fell swoop?"

Koharu Utatane said, "Why don't we send Danzo to the Iwagakure battlefield? He can hold off the Third Tsuchikage, allowing Genma Mikazuki to play his part."

Danzo's eye twitched almost imperceptibly upon hearing this.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi denied it again: "No."

"What I mean is, negotiate peace with Iwagakure!"

The three girls, including Xiaochun, all changed color upon turning over to their new rooms.

Danzo couldn't help but stand up and demand, "Why?"

"We have the upper hand now!"

"With Minato Namikaze and the others, even if Genma Mikaze is held back by Onoki, victory is only a matter of time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "But Iwagakure can continue to mobilize troops."

Danzo argued logically, "Kumogakure has already invaded the Land of Earth, so Iwagakure cannot possibly use its full strength."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "The number of troops deployed by Kumogakure is not large; their main target is probably still us."

"And then there's Kirigakure; it's inevitable that they'll wage war against us."

"According to intelligence, Kirigakure and Sunagakure seem to be in peace talks. They may launch a war against us at that time."

Koharu and Homura frowned, exchanged a glance, and fell silent.

Danzo sensed something was wrong and angrily said, "In that case, all our previous sacrifices will have been in vain!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi replied firmly, "No, we protected the interests of the Land of Fire."

"Continuing to fight will only cause unnecessary losses."

Danzo shouted, "We can take advantage of this opportunity to conquer the Land of Grass."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned: "In that case, Amegakure will also become our enemy."

Danzo sneered: "Amegakure will become our enemy sooner or later!"

He felt incredibly frustrated. He clearly had the upper hand and was about to defeat his opponent, yet he was forced to negotiate.

This is true for Kumogakure, and it is also true for Iwagakure.

"After ending the war with Kumogakure last time, Kumogakure still wants to wage war against us again."

Danzo was furious: "Hiruzen, you're such a coward!"

“To act cowardly in war will only make your surrounding enemies covet you and invade you!”

"This approach fails to address the root cause of the problem."

"Only by completely defeating the enemy can we prevent them from eyeing us covetously."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "This is also for the sake of the bigger picture."

Danzo gritted his teeth in resentment: "How will you explain to the other ninja clans if you give up the benefits that are right in front of you?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo and said resolutely, "I'm getting old, and it's time for me to think about the next generation."

"After the war ends, as the one who bears the responsibility, I will step down as the Third Hokage and let the Fourth Hokage take over!"

Danzo was stunned for a moment.

Koharu and Mitokado were startled.

"Hiruzen, is there any need to be in such a hurry?"

"Yes, you're not that old."

Koharu and Mitokado tried to persuade her.

Danzo calmed down and slowly sat down again: "The village does indeed need young people to lead it!"

He doesn't object.

He was so happy!

Of the three legendary Sannin of Konoha, whoever becomes the next Hokage, he can seize the opportunity to gain more power.

If it's Orochimaru...