Start with a Zanpakuto and build the strongest Mist Village.

Danzo recounted all the information about Minazuki Yoru, while Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, clutching his broken pipe tightly in his hand.

"Hiruzen! Hiruzen!"

Mitokado Homura's voice suddenly rose, and Hiruzen Sarutobi's pipe was crushed into dust. The terrifying aura of the Third Hokage erupted, but quickly dissipated.

Even so, the entire Hokage's office was still thrown into chaos by this chakra.

Seeing his somewhat disheveled colleague, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath: "I'm sorry, I lost my composure."

"Our war with Kirigakure has only just begun. Jiraiya's death has had a tremendous impact on the front lines. Kushina alone is simply not enough to bridge the gap between the two sides, so I think..."

"Hiruzen!"

Danzo sharply interrupted Hiruzen Sarutobi, severing his unrealistic thoughts: "Minato has already learned that Kushina went to the Hidden Mist battlefield and has applied to Orochimaru to go there as well. So, if support needs to be dispatched, either Minato or Orochimaru would be a good choice."

"Even the situation in Kumogakure has stabilized. I've handed over command to the Nara clan's kid. I could even send myself to the Kirigakure front lines without any problem. My Wind Release technique is perfect for countering their Kirigakure techniques, so put away your wild ideas!"

"Danzo..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi closed his eyes in pain, his fists clenched tightly, before slowly relaxing them after a long while.

"Let Minato go. He and Kushina have worked together for a long time and have a close relationship. He also has the Flying Thunder God Technique... With him around, I'll feel a little more at ease."

"Also, you should have all heard what the toad-sage Fukasaku said. Minazuki Yoru... In any case, we must obtain firsthand information about him, and even find some opportunities."

opportunity?

Danzo's eyes suddenly lit up: "Don't worry, Hiruzen, leave it to me!"

"Ah, thank you for your hard work, Danzo."

……

Because the entire town of Tsunan was destroyed by the rampaging Kushina, the Kirigakure forces retreated back to their camp to regroup.

This battle seemed to have yielded remarkable results, not only completely destroying Konoha's defense line at Tsunami Town, but also killing Konoha's general, the legendary Sannin Jiraiya, and wiping out Konoha's fighting force on a large scale, achieving tremendous results.

However, the situation on the side of the Hidden Mist is actually quite bad.

Jiraiya and the berserk Kushina caused Kirigakure, which should have won a great victory, to ultimately only achieve a Pyrrhic victory.

In particular, Kushina's final rampage caused the Hidden Mist Village to lose hundreds of Hidden Mist ninjas, and they died without any real consequence!

This is where high-end combat power is unreasonable.

Like Yoru's Hyōrinmaru, which instantly froze countless Konoha ninjas, Kushina's Tailed Beast Ball had a similar effect.

"I never expected Konoha would send the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to the front lines. The power of the Tailed Beasts..."

Yagura's left arm was bandaged, but his eyes were fixed on the sand table whose terrain had been altered.

The town of Jinan, which was originally under close scrutiny, is now just a large crater, a remnant of the Tailed Beast Ball explosion.

"Although the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is powerful, this is actually good news."

Night shook his head: "The significance of Jinchuriki goes without saying. Their deterrent value far outweighs their combat value. Since Jinchuriki have been sent to the front lines, one can imagine the current situation in Konoha."

"They don't have many usable fighting forces left!"

Chapter 46 All crows are black

As the number one ninja village in the ninja world, Konoha's strength is undeniable.

Since the Warring States period and the First Shinobi World War, Konoha has dominated the entire shinobi world with unparalleled power, thanks to the legacy of its predecessor, the giant Susanoo-Ghostly Man.

Then came the Second Shinobi World War.

With elites like Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo, the Sannin, and Sakumo Hatake, Konoha's fighting strength still far surpasses that of other ninja villages.

Even in the current Third Shinobi World War, when Konoha is fighting four against one, its most powerful figure, the 'Kage' who symbolizes the highest combat strength of a ninja village, still sits firmly in Konoha, controlling the overall situation.

The fighting strength of Konohagakure in the Land of Fire is like an unknown mystery.

After revealing one trump card after another, Konoha always seems to have another trump card up its sleeve, leaving the other ninja villages in the ninja world in despair.

But at the moment.

After the Jinchuriki, who were considered a 'deterrent trump card,' went to the battlefield, the Hidden Mist Village suddenly realized that the powerful Leaf Village seemed to have few cards left to play.

"Victory in this war will belong to us alone!"

The sound of the night was full of confidence, which also filled everyone in the tent with confidence.

So what if they are Jinchuriki? Even Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, died at our hands. How could mere Jinchuriki possibly stop the advance of Kirigakure?!

Now that Jinan Town has fallen, the entire defense line of the Land of Fire is like a bride in a bridal chamber to Kirigakure—available for anyone to choose.

They can enter the heart of the Land of Fire with impunity, posing a huge threat to Konoha, while also plundering the prosperous cities within the Land of Fire to acquire massive amounts of wealth and resources to enrich themselves.

Although both sides suffered heavy losses in this battle, the ultimate victor was Kirigakure!

"Night is right, we have won this battle in the end!"

Yagura laughed heartily: "Everyone, take a good rest. I have already reported your performance to the Mizukage. Once you have recovered, a vast amount of resources and wealth within the Land of Fire will be waiting for us!"

"Hahaha, long live Lord Yagura! Long live Lord Yoru!"

The Hidden Mist ninjas laughed heartily, cheering as if they could already see the immense wealth of the Land of Fire's cities being theirs to possess.

Ye also showed a slight smile.

He wasn't surprised by this situation, because he was born in Kirigakure, not Konoha.

In the ninja world, the Land of Fire, located in the heart of the land, is the most prosperous.

The Land of Fire is located at a crucial transportation hub, a vital passage connecting the north and south. Its unique geographical location has allowed the Land of Fire to attract a large number of talented people and resources, making it the most militarily powerful nation among the five great powers.

Coupled with its fertile, flat land and abundant vegetation, all of this propelled Konoha to the pinnacle of the ninja world.

This has made it a thorn in the side of countless countries and forces.

A common man is not guilty of carrying a jade.

Why did the various Shinobi World Wars break out?

Ultimately, it's because of poverty.

Because of the unequal distribution of benefits, and because of jealousy of the resources and wealth controlled by Konoha and the Land of Fire!

Although the Misty Hidden Lands are known as one of the five great nations, in the end, they are just a country living on an island. Apart from fisheries, they need to import 70-80% of all other resources from other countries.

Of these, the Land of Fire accounts for the vast majority.

therefore.

Every year, Kirigakure in the Land of Water has to spend a huge amount of money to acquire these things, and they are often even maliciously overcharged and controlled...

It's not just Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village). The situation is basically the same in Sunagakure (Hidden Sand Village) and Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village).

In this situation, what methods can be used to solve this problem?

Very simple.

war!

Through war, they can stop being exploited by merchants, stop being controlled and restricted, and stop wasting massive amounts of resources to obtain only a few scraps.

What? You're saying this behavior is shameless, despicable, and an immoral, vile act of robbery?

So, let me ask you this:

During the Warring States period, wasn't it precisely in this method that the Senju and Uchiha clans were able to establish Konoha?

All crows are black, so no one should laugh at anyone else!

After the meeting ended, before Ye had even returned to his tent, he saw Terumi Mei waiting for him with a scroll in her hand.

"what happened?"

"I have retrieved information about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

Mei Terumi leaned against the tent flap and waved the scroll in her hand: "Have that red-haired girl under your command come over here. I think she can be of crucial help in dealing with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

"Yumi?"

Ye raised an eyebrow and nodded: "Indeed, Yumi, as a member of the Uzumaki clan, does have a lot of connections with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and it might really have a miraculous effect."

"The Uzumaki clan, huh? No wonder... Hey, what kind of look is that?!"

"As the current head of the Kirigakure Intelligence Department, I thought you would recognize Yumi's identity at a glance because of her signature red hair."

Seeing that Terumi Mei was gradually breaking down and even about to pounce on him and bite him, Yoru pressed down on Terumi Mei's head while beckoning to the ANBU ninja next to him, signaling him to call for Yumi. Then he reached out and took the scroll from Terumi Mei's hand, opened it and looked through it.

The scroll doesn't contain much information; it mainly records information about the first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Mito Uzumaki.

As for Kushina, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, she was only mentioned briefly.

It's not surprising that it's nighttime.

Kushina was well protected by Konoha in the early stages, and almost no one knew about her except for the Konoha high-ranking officials.

If it weren't for an unexpected burst of chakra that forced Kushina into the public eye, her identity as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki would have remained a mystery.

Considering the corrupt intelligence department of Kirigakure, the fact that they even knew the name Uzumaki Kushina was already quite remarkable.

"According to intelligence, the current Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is a member of the same clan as Mito Uzumaki. Therefore, apart from the power of the Tailed Beast transformation, we can basically compare his other abilities to those of the Uzumaki clan in the past."

"During the Second Shinobi World War, Uzushio Village in the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, and we in Kirigakure obtained a lot of information about the Uzumaki clan. This clan is extremely skilled in sealing techniques and barrier techniques. Moreover, they have exceptional physiques, excellent physical abilities, and outstanding taijutsu skills. On the battlefield, they can fight, defend, and control the overall situation, making them incredibly well-rounded."

"Adding to the special existence of the Nine-Tails, Kushina Uzumaki is undoubtedly a being comparable to Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin. In fact, after entering Tailed Beast Transformation, the terrifying power she unleashes makes her far more threatening than Jiraiya!"

Chapter 47 Yumi Uzumaki and Mei Terumi

The two walked toward the camp.

As Yoru gazed at the information within the scroll, he listened to Mei Terumi's explanations and analyses, nodding occasionally.

However, when I heard that Wochao Village had been destroyed, I was really taken aback.

The Uzumaki clan was extremely powerful back then.

They used the power of their clan to complete the rule of an entire country, and their clan princess, Mito Uzumaki, even married the ninja god, Hashirama Senju!

In addition to their own sealing and barrier techniques, as well as their special physique, the Uzumaki clan has reached a pinnacle in terms of identity, status, and combat power, making them a force to be reckoned with.

Most importantly, the Jinchuriki sealing technique he possessed was the envy of all the major ninja villages.

The First Hokage divided the Tailed Beasts among the major ninja villages. Apart from Sunagakure, the other major nations each obtained several Tailed Beasts. The various ninja villages had long coveted such formidable power.

If they can make use of this power, their overall strength will be greatly enhanced!

However, apart from Konoha, they all suffered from the lack of sealing methods. They had a treasure trove but no key to unlock it, and they were extremely anxious.

Simply.

During the Second Shinobi World War, the major ninja villages could no longer tolerate it and joined forces to destroy the Land of Whirlpools while Konoha was engaged in a fierce battle with Sunagakure and Amegakure!

Otherwise, why do you think that after Uzushio Village was destroyed, all the major ninja villages successively mastered the means of controlling Jinchuriki?

However, the inside story is certainly not as simple as the major ninja villages joining forces.

After all, the reason why the Uzumaki clan was able to achieve that level of success was not only due to their own strength, but also largely due to their close cooperation with Konoha.

However, when the major ninja villages besieged the Uzumaki clan, Konoha chose to stand by and watch, claiming that it was too mired in the Second World War and had no time to provide support.

Everyone knows that this is pure nonsense. The Second Shinobi World War was not even half the size of the Third Shinobi World War. Konoha's White Fang overwhelmed Sunagakure, and the three Legendary Sannin, who were not yet fully grown, held off Amegakure. Their core strength was not even touched!

What quagmire is Konoha mired in?

They were simply afraid that the Land of Whirlpools was developing too well, and being a neighboring country, it might grow to the point of threatening the Land of Fire and Konoha in the future, so they decided to cut ties early.

Not to mention there's no support, there might even be Konoha ninjas in disguise stirring things up on this battlefield!

Many forces in the ninja world were aware of this matter, but because they had all received their due benefits, they did not say much.

Politics, those who know, know.

"Master Ye!"

Mei Terumi explained the information in the scroll, and soon after, Yumi's figure also arrived at the tent.

Looking at Terumi Mei leaning against the table inside the tent, Yumi frowned slightly, then calmly said, "Captain Terumi Mei."

Women are strange creatures; they have an amazing sixth sense and can perceive things that men cannot.