Unknowingly.
Three days passed.
During this period of time.
The entire ninja world maintained a rare calm.
Only...
This calm was the last calm before the storm.
Almost everyone in the villages knew that the storm was coming.
Iwagakure's people felt it the most clearly. They knew very clearly that they had just fought with Konohagakure ninjas at the border. The casualties were still relatively heavy. Moreover, Sunagakure's Third Kazekage personally came to the village. It was unknown what he had said to their Third Tsuchikage, which made people panic now. But everyone was mentally prepared to fight.
Sunagakure situation was similar to Iwagakure's. They had just finished the battle with Amegakure and were still in the stage of recuperating. The Third Tsuchikage had come to find them and forcibly pulled them into the battlefield.
Kumogakure was a little confused. They were now in an all-out war with Kirigakure, and the battle was getting more and more intense. This involved a lot of energy in itself, not to mention that after the Third Tsuchikage visit, they did not know how to deal with the next situation. Especially after losing Hari, the Third Raikage lacked judgment in decision-making, and he did not know how to decide on many things.
Kirigakure was completely focused on Kumogakure. After Aoba's instigation, they all thought that Kumogakure had been hindering Kirigakure's development all along.
As for Konohagakure...
The situation was the most complicated.
Over the past few days, Hiruzen had confirmed that Iwagakure was going to launch an all-out attack on Konohagakure. He understood that this battle could not be avoided, so he could only brace himself to accept the challenge and prepare for a full-scale battle.
...
In the opposite room of the Hokage's office.
There were only two people in this room now. One of them was Shimura Danzo, who was lying on the bed with gauze wrapped around his body. The other was Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was sitting by the bed wearing the Hokage's robe.
"Danzo, many things have happened in the village recently. If only you were healthy, it would be much easier for me to deal with it." Hiruzen stared at Danzo and sighed. In the past, he did not feel too obvious. This was like an elite who was usually glamorous outside. At home, there was a wife who takes care of everything in an orderly manner. Suddenly his wife was sick. The pile of tedious housework made this elite a headache.
"..." Danzo silently moved the single eye that was exposed to the outside. Right now, his entire body was in a state of numbing itchiness. He couldn't even speak and could only silently watch all of this. However, after this period of silence, he also understood a principle. He was still not hidden enough, and there was actually someone who hid even deeper than him. This was truly unexpected.
"Danzo, you are also very clear about the situation outside. We must fight this battle, but I have an unclear decision in my heart..." Hiruzen slowly said, his face revealing a difficult expression. After that said, "If we, Konohagakure, want to win this battle, then we must send a ninja with prestige who can suppress everyone. Right now, I can only think of one person, and that is Hatake Sakumo, who has the epithet Konoha White Fang!"
"..." Danzo still listened silently, not saying a word. It was not that he did not want to speak, but that he could not speak at all. He faintly felt that Aoba could heal him in one go, but he did not want to fully treat him. He wanted to remind Hiruzen to pay attention to Aoba, but he could not say anything, not to mention that under the premise of the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal, he could not say anything about Aoba.
"But..."
Hiruzen did not know what Danzo was thinking, nor did he know the changes in Danzo's thoughts. He was still immersed in the matter of the current war.
"The current Hatake Sakumo already has a very strong reputation!"
"The commendation given to him by the daimyo has reached the level of letting him wear a half-sleeved Hokage robe!"
"Once he is allowed to make achievements in the Third Ninja World War..."
"I'm afraid it won't be long..."
"Hatake Sakumo would become Konohagakure's Fourth Hokage!"
"Do you understand what I mean?"
Hiruzen's face was full of bitterness and helplessness. He was very clear that the current situation was very unfavorable to him, but he really had no other way.
"But if I don't use Hatake Sakumo..."
"I'm afraid it will cause even more gossip in the village!"
"There are already some voices in the village now."
"After all, I just let many Sensor Ninjas go to the battlefield. They died on the battlefield, and their families are already dissatisfied with me."
"Danzo..."
"What do you think I should do?"
Hiruzen complained to Danzo. There were many things in his mind that he could not understand. It was as if he was confused by the situation.
"Mmm... Mmm..."
After hearing Hiruzen's question, an idea popped up in Danzo's mind. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it. He was so anxious that he couldn't open his mouth if he wanted to speak. Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Danzo, what do you want to say? Do you have an idea?"
Hiruzen's eyes slightly lit up. He looked at Danzo as if he saw a ray of light. This was his hope to continue sitting in the Hokage position.
"I will go find that person immediately!"
Hiruzen knew very well that the descendant of the Uzumaki Clan definitely did not go to the battlefield. Then, he could continue to treat Danzo's injuries and at least allow Danzo to speak.
Instantly.
Hiruzen immediately stood up and left.
The moment Hiruzen turned around, a hint of fear flashed in Danzo's eyes. He thought back to the figure hidden in the dark and felt a chill run down his spine.
...
In Anbu's dormitory.
These few days, Aoba was in the dormitory. He did not especially run out. If there was anything, he would arrange a shadow clone. Through the advanced paper clone method, he would become someone else to do it. To a great extent, he would not be suspected.
This led to the current turmoil in the world, but it had nothing to do with him. No one would think of him.
Dong dong dong...
All of a sudden.
At this moment.
There was a knock on his room door.
"Coming."
A small question mark popped up in Aoba's head. He instinctively felt that the person who came was Eaton. After all, no one would come directly to the Anbu dormitory to look for him except for Eaton.
But...
What did Eaton want to talk to him about?
Aoba walked to the door and opened it. His eyes fell on the person at the door, and his pupils suddenly shrank slightly.
This person...
It was not Eaton!
He was one of Konoha Sannin, Orochimaru!