Avengers of the Whirlpool Family

"We have to take it back, but not now. And it won't work on our own. Lord Raikage, I suggest that we change our previous plan. We may also need to try to strengthen the connection between Konoha and Iwagakure."

Dodai took a deep breath, walked lightly to the position close to the Fourth Raikage, and spoke in a very serious tone.

At present, Dodai is unable to fully estimate how strong the Hikari Village is.

But it can be judged that even if the Iwagakure Village + the Konohagakure Village try their best, it is impossible for them to take down the Hikari Village in one wave.

The two tails were pulled out, but the wooden man was still alive.

Not only does it mean that Menma's side has gained one more tailed beast jinchūriki, it also means that they need to reconsider Menma's own strength, or other aspects of his strength.

If they still choose to stand on the side of the Hikari Village as before, the situation will no longer be under their control.

The subsequent result is definitely not what the Hidden Cloud Village wants to see.

Because, from the perspective of the overall situation of the Hidden Cloud Village, the best outcome is still the defeat of the Hidden Light Village, and then the Hidden Leaf Village and the Hidden Iwagakure Village will at least suffer damage that is no less severe than that suffered by the Hidden Cloud Village in this war.

It would be best if you could just pull one family to self-destruct.

Only then can it be in the interests of their Hidden Cloud Village.

Only they, the Hidden Cloud Village, have a chance to regain the Two-Tails, or even get more!

"Contact both of them?"

The Fourth Raikage frowned.

Menma Uzumaki is of course the Fourth Raikage's biggest enemy, but the Iwagakure Village is his even more hated enemy, whether it was the large number of ninjas who were killed and injured and the loss of key territories by the Iwagakure Village who took advantage of the situation this time, or the death of his father in battle more than ten years ago.

It is impossible to settle all the new and old grudges.

Among the original five major ninja villages, the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Iwa Village are the true enemies.

To make the Fourth Raikage choose to form an alliance with the Hidden Rock Village? That would be even more painful than killing him. As for the Hidden Leaf Village, the Fourth Raikage had never had a good impression of it. He also looked down on Konoha from the bottom of his heart and did not trust Konoha.

Why did the Fourth Raikage take the lead in the previous war?

This is also one of the most important reasons.

"Lord Raikage, this is the only choice. Uzumaki Menma is too strong, and the Hidden Light Village is on the rise. We must put aside some prejudices. This is only temporary. Moreover, it does not mean that we will really unite with the two families. It is just a pre-preparation, because none of us can judge what the specific situation will be like next."

Tutai continued.

The five powers became six.

The ninja world seems to be the same ninja world.

But Tutai always has a feeling of uneasiness in his heart, which is based on this psychological foundation.

Tutai will tend to choose a more conservative strategy.

Their Hidden Cloud Village could no longer withstand another heavy blow.

The timid attitude of the Sand Village is not the future that the Cloud Village wants. They should make all the necessary preparations first and then make judgments based on the specific situation.

"Well, I understand what you mean. Just be patient for a while."

The Fourth Raikage took a deep breath, forced himself to suppress his restless heart, nodded slowly and said.

"Yumujin, you should take a good rest during this period of time. The village will not assign you any tasks. You don't need to have any psychological burden about the matter of the second tail. This is not your responsibility. When you are fully recovered, the village will still need you."

The Fourth Raikage looked at Yukito who was standing beside him and spoke in a slightly slower tone.

As violent as the Fourth Raikage was to the outside world, he was also very caring towards the inside. The environment inside the Hidden Cloud Village had always been the best among the original five great ninja villages, not to mention that Yukito was captured because he stayed behind to support him and buy him time to retreat.

Just this.

The Fourth Raikage must do his best to accommodate the wooden figures.

The responsibility for the loss of the Two-Tails should actually be borne by him, the Fourth Raikage.

"Yes, Raikage-sama."

You Muren opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but swallowed it back in the end. He just nodded slightly and responded.

Yu Muren was very clear about how weak his body was.

Don't think that Menma seems to have strengthened Yukito's body as much as possible, making Yukito's cells more active.

The vitality becomes more vigorous.

But in the end, the second tail was drawn.

A period of weakness was inevitable, and she really couldn't help the village much now. The best thing to do was to go back and recuperate.

After the wooden man turned around and left.

"Dodai, do you think Yumujin will have problems?"

The Fourth Raikage's eyes flickered slightly, and he couldn't help but look at Dodai and asked.

Although based on the Fourth Raikage's own many years of experience and the contact he had just had with Yukito, he was 99% sure that there was nothing wrong with Yukito, but there was still a strange thought in his mind that prevented him from completely trusting Yukito. You know, Yukito had been missing for several months, and now he had returned in the form of the Two-Tails being pulled away.

Being the shadow of a village.

The Fourth Raikage had to consider the worst possible outcome.

Just as Tsuchida himself had considered, the current Cloud Village could not withstand another major blow. It would be fine if this ninja village handed down to him by his ancestors could not become stronger, but it absolutely could not be destroyed in his hands.

"It shouldn't be possible, Raikage-sama. Uzumaki Menma doesn't need to do this. The loss of the Two-Tails is already a huge signal. If there is really something wrong with Yukito and Uzumaki Menma has other plans, he shouldn't do this. Therefore, I think Yukito can still be trusted as before. Of course, Raikage-sama, if you are still worried, I suggest that after Yukito recovers, let her stay by Killer Bee's side. This is both a help to Killer Bee and a special supervision for Yukito."

Dodai first shook his head, rejecting the Fourth Raikage's doubts, but then changed the subject and directly put forward a suggestion that was enough to reassure the Fourth Raikage.

as predicted.

As the words behind the platform fell.

The Fourth Raikage's eyes lit up.

Letting Yukito follow Killer Bee's side is indeed a very reliable approach. As his sworn brother, Killer Bee, who is also the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki of the Ninja Village, is very important in terms of identity.

But the personality of this brother of mine is too cheerful.

This has always been a headache for the Fourth Raikage.

Yumu Ren's personality is a very gentle and calm person, so it is very appropriate for him to partner with Kirabi.

"Well, what you said makes sense. Then let Yu Mu Ren go directly to Yunlei Gorge after he recovers. And you also reminded me, Tutai, that we need to strengthen the guards in Yunlei Gorge. At this critical juncture, we must not let that guy mess around. We must stay within the control of the village!"

The Fourth Raikage said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Lord Raikage, I will obey your command."

Tutai also bowed and replied with a solemn expression.

Under different circumstances.

Different decisions made.

The situation has evolved gradually and silently, and Menma is no longer the chess piece that can be manipulated by others.

But he is one of the most critical players on the world chessboard.

Every decision and every action Menma makes has a profound impact on the world.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 403 Waiting for the Opportunity

No matter what the reason is, since the establishment of the Hikari Village and the end of Menma's succession ceremony, the smoke of gunpowder between the ninja villages of various countries has indeed been slowly dissipating.

After weighing the pros and cons, including the Hidden Cloud Village to which the wooden man belonged, after Menma extracted his second tail and then released it.

The Fourth Raikage also suppressed his inner anger.

Just like how his father was surrounded and killed by the Iwagakure ninjas many years ago.

The weak Cloud Village is unable to retaliate, so it can only endure it. This is a basic quality that a Kage must possess.

Moreover, I don’t know what the considerations are.

The Fourth Raikage chose to conceal the news that Bokuto had lost the Two-Tails but was still able to survive for the time being. Perhaps this was something he felt was in the best interests of his own ninja village.

And it was under such a situation that the entire ninja world seemed to have returned to the peaceful atmosphere of the past ten years.

Then time slowly passed by.

May, June, July.

For a full three months, there was indeed no disturbance in the ninja world.

The ninja villages in small countries finally put their minds at ease. Although they knew with their toes that there could be no real peace in the ninja world, according to convention, they should still be able to enjoy at least three or four years of good times.

The leaders of these small country ninja villages were very optimistic in their hearts.

Because of this peaceful situation, the mentality of the ninja villages including Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure has also been slightly relaxed.

Especially Sand Hidden Village.

Maki really can't stand any major war breaking out now.

The Sand Village's weak arms and legs cannot withstand the destruction of other ninja villages. To be honest, it was only because Takigakure and Kusagakure that Menma merged them, otherwise the former Takigakure alone could probably compete with the current Sand Village. If it were in the earlier years, when Hanzo Salamander was at his peak and led the Rain Village, it could be on par with the current Sand Village.

To put it bluntly.

If it weren't for the number of ninjas, the fact that there was still some foundation in the past, and the fact that the two old guys, Chiyo and Ebizo, were still alive, the Sand Village would really have declined.

Now, bearing the name of a great ninja village and the title of Kage is really a bit too far-fetched.

After being defeated in successive wars, the village has not been able to recover after more than ten years, and another Kazekage died inexplicably. The return of the tailed beasts has to rely on the goodwill of other ninja villages. How can such a ninja village become anything great?

Machi himself is well aware of this.

Therefore, the Sand Village is the one that has been dormant the most thoroughly.

See the ninja world stabilize.

Maki was genuinely happy.

Because, in his opinion, he could finally calm down and lick the wounds of his own ninja village.

Maki is now pinning his hopes on the next generation’s growth.

Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari are the best looking among Maki. Even if we put aside the halo of being the fourth-generation wind shadow girl, the talent and potential of Gaara and the other two are among the best in the Sand Village.

Not counting the power of the One-Tailed Shukaku.

Gaara’s upper limit can also reach the level of Kage.

Maki saw all of this.

He just planned to be the 'paperhanger' of the Sand Village. As long as he could ensure that there would be no problems in the Sand Village in the next few years, and then restore its vitality bit by bit, it would be enough until Gaara grew up completely.

Maki planned to unload his burden.

Shadow this location.

Although all-round comprehensive qualities are taken into consideration, personal strength is what comes first in the end. Was Danzo's failure in the competition for the Hokage really due to his hesitation in that one decision?

Do not!

This was obviously just Danzo's own conjecture.

In fact.

That was just Tobirama's final test of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

After all, no matter from which aspect, Sarutobi Hiruzen was the most outstanding young man of that generation, and his personal strength was also the strongest. At the time when Tobirama chose to stay behind, Sarutobi Hiruzen already had a strength that was at least infinitely close to the level of Kage (Sarutobi Hiruzen was still very outstanding when he was young. The title of Ninja Hero was not self-proclaimed by him, but was recognized by the ninja world and was enough to prove Sarutobi Hiruzen's outstanding performance when he was young, and even before his prime).

This is the most important reason why he was chosen as the successor by Tobirama.

The same is true of the Sand Village today.

The only person who can inherit the title of Kage is Gaara.

It can be said that during this period when the war is far away, and even for a long time in the future, in addition to focusing on handling the internal and external affairs of the village, Maki will use all his remaining energy and time to train Gaara, and he has intentionally arranged a series of tasks of special significance for Gaara.

The purpose is to hone Gaara while improving his prestige and popularity in the village. Of course, this is also based on the premise that Gaara's personal character has obviously undergone positive changes. Otherwise, given Gaara's previous attitude, no matter how much Maki thinks highly of Gaara, he would never train him to be the next Kazekage.

"Well, very good. This mission was completed very well. Let's continue at this pace. The next mission requires us to communicate with the daimyo. We need to wait for the daimyo's order. You can take a rest for the next few days."

The first year of the Hikari Village, the 62nd year of Konoha, May 5th, in the Land of Wind, the Hikari Village, in the Kazekage Building that also towers in the core area of ​​the ninja village.

Maki sat upright on the main seat reserved for Fengying.

Looking at Gaara, Temari, and two other young Sand Ninjas wearing the standard vests and clothes of the Sand Village below, he said with a smile.