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With the serious responses from everyone, all gradually left Ōnoki's office. After all, initiating a war is not something that can be achieved by mere words.
The subsequent personnel arrangements, logistical support, and more all require them to expend a considerable amount of effort in coordination.
Slowly, everyone left, leaving only Ōnoki in the office. 'Grandfather, Sensei, rest assured, I will lead Iwagakure to become the strongest village in the ninja world.'
Looking at the photos of the First Tsuchikage and the Second Tsuchikage hanging on the wall, Ōnoki thought with a firm determination in his heart.
Regardless of the actions of both Kumo and Iwa, at this moment, Asahi has already left the Land of Lightning and arrived in the Land of Hot Water.
Asahi is quite excited about this renowned hot spring country in the ninja world.
After all, leisurely soaking in hot springs during free time—what kind of heavenly lifestyle is that?
Asahi and a few others casually found an inn in the Land of Hot Water and checked in.
Inns like this are abundant in the Land of Hot Water, where tourism is the main industry.
"Ah~"
Soaking in the natural hot springs of the Land of Hot Water, Asahi let out a long exhale. This soak directly washed away the fatigue from his recent travels.
Shisu was the same, immersed in the warm hot spring, his entire body submerged. Occasionally, he would come up for air, indicating that he wasn't drowned.
Due to gender reasons, Asahi is not sure of Yugito's current state, but he estimates that she won't be in a better condition than Shisui.
After all, Kumo doesn't have a place to soak in hot springs. Without a doubt, this should be Yugito's first time experiencing hot springs.
A little girl experiencing hot springs for the first time—everyone can probably imagine how she would react.
Sakumo continues to silently soak in the hot spring, not even taking off his mask.
If Asahi hadn't forcibly ordered him to come, Sakumo probably wouldn't have bothered with hot springs. He would still be silently practicing in his room.
It can be seen that since leaving the village, Sakumo's changes have been significant.
As a fellow man, Asahi can understand Sakumo's feelings. In this regard, he doesn't say much.
There are still two little guys by Asahi's side. Although Sakumo's performance is cold, he can't withstand the occasional words from the two to strike up a conversation.
Recently, Asahi can clearly sense that although Sakumo remains silent, his state of mind is different from when he first joined them.
In his heart, he already sees himself as the guardian of Yugito and Shisui, not just the role Asahi mentioned. Asahi feels quite good about this.
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On the second morning after they arrived in the Land of Hot Spring, a large number of chakra fluctuations suddenly came from the distance.
It was the vanguard force of the five thousand Iwagakure ninja.
Because Iwa wanted to create a time difference to attack Kumo, the Iwa forces did not deliberately hide their tracks.
Instead, they performed a forced march at the fastest speed, hoping to reach the border battlefield as soon as possible.
Sitting cross-legged in his room practicing meditation, Sakumo opened his eyes instantly, turning his gaze to the west.
Asahi, of course, was also keenly aware of these movements.
However, he didn't get as excited as Sakumo did. After all, he had already guessed these things long ago.
"Sakumo, there's no need to be too nervous. Their target is Kumo, and they're just passing through for now."
Slowly opening his eyes, Asahi calmly spoke to Sakumo.
"Is this direction the Land of Earth?" Sakumo murmured. So many ninja in numbers, only the Five Great Ninja Villages can dispatch them.
Coming from the west, there are only the Land of Earth, the Land of Wind, and the Land of Fire.
Sakumo first ruled out Konoha, as Konoha couldn't possibly have nothing better to do and embarrass itself.
If Konoha were to initiate the Ninja World War, then without a doubt, all major ninja villages in the world would unite against Konoha, teaching them the harsh reality of society. Secondly, the Land of Wind is even less likely.
The Land of Wind is not only barren but also, as the loser of the previous two wars, Sunagakure's Daimyo has reduced funding to a minimum.
So, Sunagakure has always adhered to an elite policy.
Although the number of ninjas in the village is not small, the act of dispatching a large-scale force for a transnational expedition is something Sunagakure cannot afford.
Moreover, leaving aside whether Sunagakure can defeat Kumo, there is the Land of Fire in between the Land of Wind and the Land of Lightning, a hurdle that the Land of Wind cannot easily overcome.
There has to be some motive behind all this effort.
Therefore, the only possibility is the Land of Earth, which is only separated by a few small countries from the Land of Lightning.
Although it's unknown what Iwagakure is up to, it evidently has nothing to do with Asahi and his group.
Sure enough, as Asahi stated, when the Iwa ninja forces passed by the Land of Hot Spring, they did not stop but instead accelerated towards the Land of Moon.
Knock Knock~
As the Iwa ninja became more distant, the doors of Asahi and Sakumo were knocked. Hearing the knocking, Sakumo quickly put on his mask.
Seeing this, Asahi opened the door, allowing the person outside to enter.
The visitor was none other than Shisu and Yugito. "Master, many ninjas just passed by us heading towards the Land of Lightning. Are they going to war?"
As soon as they entered, Shisui asked. His voice carried a hint of sadness. Having experienced the sorrow of war, she hates it more than anyone.
Yugito also looked at Asahi eagerly, expecting his answer. After all, the target of Iwagakure is her hometown. Seeing this, Asahi nodded.
"Yes, war is about to break out." At these words, both Shisui and Yugito dimmed their eyes. Although they had already speculated, the result was still hard to accept.
Seeing the state of the two, Asahi could only shake his head helplessly.
They have experienced so little; they will realize that these things are nothing compared to what's to come.
"Well, Master, now that war is about to break out, what should we do?"
Shisui and Yugito asked with some confusion. Although they don't want to see war, the two are not unreasonable.
"Well, let's go to the Land of Wind first. There are quite a few interesting things there."
When the two asked, Asahi directly replied. Originally, his plan was to go to the Land of Earth first.
Since the Land of Earth is about to start a war, the entire Iwagakure probably won't have any wool for Asahi to shear.
Plans can change quickly. Fortunately, he's going straight to the Land of Wind.
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