Outside of Konohagakure.
Brei led all the ninjas from Kumogakure's outpost and walked toward Konohagakure with Kumogakure's Advisor.
Now they had all decided.
As long as the negotiation was over.
No matter what the result was.
They would return directly to Kumogakure and no longer stay in this place.
After two consecutive attacks, Kumogakure's outpost had been completely destroyed. In addition, they had already been targeted by Kirigakure's ninjas. It was not suitable for them to stay here anymore.
Gradually.
As Kumogakure ninjas continued to approach Konohagakure.
They appeared in Konohagakure's ninjas' line of sight.
In fact.
They could not be blamed for missing the appointment.
Kumogakure's envoy group did not deliberately spend time and make Konohagakure's people wait.
The battle on their side had just ended not long ago.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen were strong and had a lot of endurance.
It had to be said.
Brei's physical strength was really not bad!
Under the continuous attacks of the seven ninjas, he managed to survive this long.
When the morning arrived, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen exchanged glances with each other and quickly left Kumogakure's outpost.
Only Kumogakure's ninjas and a pile of debris were left at the scene.
Even the seven ninjas did not expect that they would actually wipe out the group of envoys that Kumogakure had sent to Konohagakure by accident.
This was too strange!
It was completely beyond their expectations!
Just like the goal they had set when they first attacked Kumogakure's outpost, they just wanted to find the missing Satsuma Rentaro.
But once the killing mode was activated.
The eyes of the seven people turned red.
Like sharks smelling the blood in the water, everyone was in a state of madness. Unconsciously, they fought with Brei for a night.
Until the end of the battle.
Brei cleaned up a little bit of the mess. Just now, under Kumogakure Advisor's strong request, the ninjas remaining in the outpost formed a new Kumogakure envoy group.
Only then did they go to Konohagakure!
When the Third Hokage was waiting at the Konohagakure's main entrance, Brei and the others were still in Kumogakure's outpost in the 8P battle!
As Kumogakure's envoy group got closer and closer to Konohagakure, their figures were reflected in Akaru's line of sight.
At this moment.
In the direction of Konohagakure's main entrance.
Akaru saw the arrival of Kumogakure's envoy group from afar.
Just as he saw the mark on Kumogakure's ninja forehead, a feeling of anger rose in his heart, and then he forcibly suppressed it.
The last time Kumogakure's envoy came, they really made a scene in Konohagakure. Among them, they even killed Uchiha Sekai.
According to normal logical thinking,
Akaru should have launched an attack on Kumogakure's ninjas to avenge Sekai.
But...
The plan change quickly!
If Kumogakure continued to fight with Konohagakure, then Akaru would not be stingy with his ability. He would definitely go to the battlefield to fight against Kumogakure's ninjas.
However, when he knew that the Third Hokage was going to negotiate with Kumogakure, he instantly understood what the Third Hokage was thinking.
If it were in the past.
Akaru would never consider the feelings of the Third Hokage.
After all, it was not like he had never done anything that offended the Third Hokage.
It was just that time was different now.
Now, Fugaku was already on the verge of rising.
This made him have no choice but to obtain the support of the Third Hokage to preserve his precarious position.
Aoba knew that Konoha Military Police Force was a hot potato, and it was also Konohagakure's strategy to cook frogs in warm water. As long as the people of the Uchiha Clan continued to do things in Konoha Military Police Force, over time, they would offend Konohagakure's people. However, Konoha Military Police Force's people were not very clear about this matter.
They still enjoyed the right that Konoha Military Police Force gave them, allowing them to participate in all the big events in the village, and had the right to speak on many matters.
Especially Konoha Military Police Force's Captain.
That was simply the city enforcement team's captain. Not only could he manage the ordinary people in the village, but he could also even manage Konoha Military Police Force's people together.
This was an absolute position in power!
It seemed that there were no higher authorities in the village who had more authority in the specific decision-making, and they were especially prominent in the village. Almost every ordinary person in the village knew how powerful they were!
At this time.
Akaru's eyes were fixed on those Kumogakure ninjas.
He understood that now was not the time to avenge Sekai and obtain the support of his clansmen.
The support of the clansmen could slowly change through follow-up matters.
Even if he had no way of raising his prestige, he could still reduce Fugaku's prestige by smearing Fugaku's name.
Right now, other than Fugaku, no one in the Uchiha Clan could pose a threat to his position. As long as Fugaku's prestige was reduced, it was equivalent to his prestige increasing.
"The Kumogakure envoy group is here!"
Akaru's voice was low. He immediately looked at the Konoha Military Police Force's ninja and said in a deep voice, "Quickly inform Third Hokage-sama and tell him that Kumogakure's envoy group has arrived. Let Third Hokage-sama make a decision!"
"Yes!"
This Konoha Military Police Force ninja immediately responded, then his figure flashed and disappeared from his original place.
After confirming the identity, Akaru's pair of bright red Sharingan had already become black again, completely returning to its usual quiet state. He did not make any decisions at all, only silently waiting for the arrival of Kumogakure ninjas.
Now, Kumogakure ninjas also saw Konohagakure and the ninja waiting there.
Their speed gradually decreased.
It wasn't that they didn't dare to enter Konohagakure.
Rather, they had been on tenterhooks the entire way, fearing that they would encounter Kirigakure's ninja attacks again. Their hearts had been tense the entire time.
It was only when they arrived at Konohagakure's main entrance that they finally let go of the tension in their hearts. Knowing that everything was safe now, they simply began to slow down and rest.
"Kyu!"
Brei's voice suddenly rang out, clearly transmitted into everyone's ears.
"Here!"
A ninja walked out. This ninja was wearing an ordinary ninja outfit and directly walked to Brei's side.
"Now go to Konohagakure and explain the situation of our attack. The most important thing is that we are deliberately not being punctual, but really encountered a situation." Brei said to the ninja. Although his brain was not so good, he was very clear about some basic situations.
"Yes!"
The ninja called Kyu immediately responded and ran quickly toward Konohagakure.
After this ninja walked out.
They no longer walked forward, but stayed in place, waiting for Kyu to bring back Konohagakure's reply.
...
This Kumogakure ninja called Kyu quickly walked in the direction of Konohagakure's main entrance.
After running for about ten minutes.
This Kumogakure ninja appeared in front of the eyes of the Konohagakure's Defense Division.
"Who are you?"
The people of Konohagakure's Defense Division stood at the village's main entrance and shouted to this Kumogakure ninja.
All of a sudden.
Everyone's eyes were attracted by this Kumogakure ninja.
Including the people who were also standing at the village's main entrance.
Akaru stared at this Kumogakure ninja with a complicated expression in his dark eyes.
Right now, even he himself did not know what he wanted this Kumogakure ninja to say.
Was it better to seek peace?
Or was it better to ask for battle?
No matter which one it was.
Akaru was able to accept it in his heart.
However, he did not know which one he was more inclined to.
"I am Kumogakure ninja. Our Kumogakure envoy group encountered an accident on the way. We hope to enter Konohagakure and continue the peace talk." Kyu said loudly.
"Wait a moment!"
The patrol ninja who had just asked had heard Kyu's words. He immediately turned around and walked toward Akaru.
Although Akaru was not in the same division as them.
However, they had all heard the order that Danzo had asked Akaru to deal with this matter.
Because of this.
This ninja from the Defense Division immediately came to Akaru.
"Akaru-sama, this person is from Kumogakure's envoy group. Should we let them in?" The ninja from the Defense Division asked.
"Tell them to wait. I have already sent someone to ask Third Hokage-sama!" Akaru said in a deep voice.
"Yes!"
The ninja from the Defense Division immediately heard the order and quickly returned to where he was.
Soon.
The ninja from the Defense Division came back to his post and stared at Kumogakure ninja, who was waiting for news.
"Wait a minute, we are asking Third Hokage-sama for his opinion. We will give you an answer in the end." The ninja from the Defense Division said.
"How long do we have to wait?" This Kumogakure ninja could not help but ask.
"How long do you Kumogakure let us, Konohagakure, wait? We did not say anything about that, so just wait!" The ninja from the Defense Division said snappily. He was also a person with a temper, how could he let the other party provoke him like this?
"Alright..."
This Kumogakure ninja immediately lost his temper. His main purpose this time was to give an explanation that they were not deliberately late.
Since they were already late.
He had to allow the other party to think for a while.
Both sides should wait for a moment.
It could be considered even.
...
Konohagakure, above the Hokage Building.
The Third Hokage was currently engaged in a battle with the Third Kazekage.
The Third Hokage was worthy of being called the Professor of Ninjutsu. The number of ninjutsu in his hands was endless, and he constantly throwing them toward the Third Kazekage.
The Third Kazekage, on the other hand, was completely controlling the iron sand in his hand. Through the iron sand, he attacked and defended. Overall, his battle style was similar to Gaara's. However, in terms of visual effects and impact, he was still a bit more powerful than Gaara.
Rumble!
In the confrontation between the Third Hokage and Third Kazekage, the collision between the two instantly caused the Hokage Building to collapse.
At this moment.
The Third Hokage and Third Kazekage both took a step back, directly distancing themselves from each other.
At this time.
The thought of retreating had already sprouted in the Third Kazekage's heart.
He could see the determination and fighting spirit in the Third Hokage's eyes from the probing exchange just now.
Obviously.
The matter of him killing Konohagakure ninja just now.
It had already caused the Third Hokage to become furious.
If the battle continued like this.
The final result was likely to end with both sides suffering.
The Third Kazekage suddenly realized that this might be what the Third Hokage wanted to see, but it was not what he wanted to see.
"Let's think of a way to get out of here!"
The Third Kazekage had already deeply realized that if he continued to stay here, the final result would not be what he wanted.
From the moment he saw the Third Hokage and so many other ninjas around him, he already knew that Mani had gotten the wrong information. However, he had no way to punish Mani now. That way, Mani's identity would be exposed.
The Third Kazekage still did not know that Mani had been exposed. He thought that Mani was still sneaking into Konohagakure's Anbu.
So much so that the way he could think of punishing Mani was to help take care of Mani's wife!
"Damn it!"
The Third Kazekage had already realized the seriousness of the matter. Right now, they were in Konohagakure. This was the home ground of the Third Hokage, and the people around them were Konohagakure's people.
Once the battle between the two ended with both sides being injured, then it was absolutely beneficial for the Third Hokage!
Not only did he get the good name of taking revenge for the village ninja, but he can also be taken away by Konohagakure's ninja if he loses his ability to fight.
This was the treatment that the Third Hokage could get!
As for Third Kazekage...
If he lost his fighting strength, he would also be taken away by Konohagakure's ninjas.
However, the place he went to was completely different from the Third Hokage.
He would go to another place.
Because of this, he was holding back against the Third Hokage, and he never dared to go all out. He wanted to prevent himself from being in an awkward situation, and also to guard against the attacks of Konohagakure ninjas who might appear in the surroundings at any time.
This made him feel uncomfortable all over.
There was no way to use his own strength at all.
Moreover, the Sunagakure ninjas around him were also guarding him, and they did not dare to act rashly.
Most importantly...
He knew that his purpose for coming here had been ruined!
He had no way of seizing Konohagakure under such circumstances!
Just as the two of them were separated by a distance.
In the direction of the Third Hokage, there was a Konoha Military Police Force ninja who quickly rushed over. In a few flashes, he landed beside the Third Hokage.
"Third Hokage-sama, there is a situation at the main entrance. Kumogakure's envoy group is here!" This Konoha Military Police Force ninja immediately said.
"Kumogakure is also attacking Konohagakure?" Hiruzen's face immediately became gloomy. The anger in his heart became even higher. At this moment, he had almost determined that all of this was because of the collusion between Sunagakure and Kumogakure.
Kumogakure first attracted their attention through the way of sending envoys, and then Sunagakure attacked Konohagakure.
Because of the appearance of the attack, their attention would be pulled back. At this time, Kumogakure would attack.
Hiruzen's face became very ugly!
If it were just the Third Kazekage, he could still form a simple one-on-one exchange with the other party's arrowhead character by risking both sides.
As long as he caught the Third Kazekage.
Then the remaining Sunagakure ninjas would not be able to make any waves.
In the end, they would either escape or be caught...
However, if Kumogakure's ninjas were to be forcefully inserted into this, the balance of this force would instantly tilt over.
"It's not like that!"
When Konoha Military Police Force's ninja heard Hiruzen's question, he immediately shook his head and hurriedly explained, "Kumogakure's ninja came to request for peace talks. They said that they encountered some problems on the way, so they came late!"
"Do you see how many people they have?" Hiruzen asked coldly. As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on the Third Kazekage, who was not far away. He did not dare to relax in the slightest.
Now he seriously suspected that Kumogakure's ninja words were to only make him careless. It was not the so-called problem at all.
What problems could they, Kumogakure, encounter?
Could it be that they would be attacked like Konohagakure?
It was simply an excuse and a reason!
"I didn't see exactly how many people there were. They stopped at a relatively far distance and only sent a ninja over." The Konoha Military Police Force ninja who was asked answered truthfully.
"Sure enough, there is a problem!"
Hiruzen silently nodded. Through Sunagakure's attack, he had already assumed that Kumogakure's ninjas were doing this on purpose.
"Tell Akaru to stall Kumogakure's people as much as possible. If they want to force an attack, please hold on. I will arrive as soon as possible!" Hiruzen warned.
"Yes!"
This Konoha Military Police Force's ninja immediately responded. Just as he finished speaking, his figure flashed and disappeared in an instant. He returned in the direction of Konohagakure's main entrance at an extremely fast speed.
After the Third Hokage received the news just now, he no longer had any thoughts of wasting time with the Third Kazekage.
The present was different from the past.
Now, Kumogakure was here.
If he continued to waste his energy like this.
Then, even if he captures the Third Kazekage.
Then, Konohagakure would also lose the person in power, and the negotiation would be decided by Advisor or Danzo.
As for Danzo...
Hiruzen was still worried.
It was fine to let Danzo play with the internal affairs of the village, but when it came to matters outside the village, he was still worried.
After that.
Hiruzen stared coldly at the Third Kazekage in front of him.
"Third Kazekage-dono..."
Hiruzen's low voice echoed in the air, clearly transmitted into everyone's ears, and accurately drilled into the Third Kazekage's ears.
"Do you want to start a war between two villages?"