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When this news reached other countries, it caused a huge sensation!
In a land surrounded by yellow sand.
The whistling sound of whirling dust filled the air, as if the souls slumbering here were restless and howling in anger.
In this desolate landscape, a structure nestled in the desert came into view.
"Bang!"
At the center of the structure, a man with deep blue hair slammed the table heavily, his eyes showing some irritation.
"At a time like this, the damn Rain Shinobi Village surrenders to Konoha!"
His face turned cold, and he spoke with resentment.
Hearing his words, the high-ranking Sand Shinobi in the room also had serious expressions. This news was surprising to them.
At this moment, an older-looking ninja squinted his eyes slightly and spoke slowly.
"I'm afraid it's because of the disappearance of Hanzo..."
"We thought the Rain Shinobi Village would focus on investigating Hanzo's whereabouts and then hold back Konoha. Unexpectedly, they directly surrendered to Konoha!"
"The most likely result is that the Rain Shinobi has confirmed the death of the former leader, Hanzo."
Hearing this, the Third Kazekage glanced at him and said in a deep voice.
"Ebizou, now is not the time to discuss this. The event has already happened, and dwelling on the reasons is meaningless. What we need now is a strategy!"
With a sigh, he continued, "If only... the Jinchuriki wasn't disrupted by Konoha, things might be different now."
"Is it truly the will of the heavens..."
Seeing his expression, Ebizou raised his eyebrows slightly and said.
"At a time like this, we can only make a move against Konoha. If we join forces with the Iwa Shinobi at this moment, we can at least ensure that the Sand Shinobi stands undefeated. This is the best result."
Hearing his words, the Third Kazekage pondered heavily. After a while, he spoke in a deep voice.
"Do as you say..."
Meanwhile, in a nearby country near the Land of Fire, the Land of Earth.
On a desolate and bleak piece of land, rocky hills were scattered everywhere, devoid of any signs of life.
"Shala shala..."
A lonely wind blew, carrying the sound of sand and stones. If one were to come here for the first time, they might be startled.
However, on this vast and desolate land, there was still a unique village built against the mountains.
Iwa Shinobi Village.
Located on a towering yellow mountain peak, a heavy voice echoed in the high office at this moment.
"Konoha actually secretly reconciled with the Rain Shinobi Village... It's not to be underestimated. There was not a hint of wind leaking before this!"
"It seems that the Sand Shinobi will have a headache..."
A middle-aged ninja with a short stature stood by the window, looking outside with sharp eyes, and spoke with a heavy voice.
Hearing his words, a young and sturdy man behind him respectfully asked.
"Third, judging from the current situation, Konoha and the Sand Shinobi are evenly matched. There shouldn't be too many problems, right?"
To this, the Third Tsuchikage Onoki glanced at him and said in a deep voice.
"Kouton, your view is too limited. The reconciliation between Konoha and the Rain Shinobi will inevitably lead to the defeat of the Sand Shinobi."
"Remember, Konoha has always been fighting on three fronts, dealing with the Rain Shinobi, the Sand Shinobi, and us, the Iwa Shinobi."
"Now that Konoha has a chance to free up its forces, with its strength, winning against the Sand Shinobi is only a matter of time."
Hearing Onoki's words, Kouton suddenly realized, nodded thoughtfully, and said.
"So, do we need to recall the ninja forces now? After all, continuing like this is not beneficial to Iwa Shinobi."
On this matter, Onoki's face sank, and he spoke in a low voice.
"Wrong again, you are really dull. It seems I can't let you handle the consideration of the war situation. The AB team you sent to surround them last time actually let them escape!"
"Do you know that one of them is the son of the current Raikage! Really, you can't even handle such a small matter. It's a waste of my efforts!"
Hearing his words, Kouton scratched his head, looking embarrassed and ashamed.
Seeing him like this, Onoki shook his head and didn't continue to reprimand him. Instead, he explained in a low voice.
"Since the opportunity with the Rain Shinobi Village has been missed, we can only maintain the previous situation again. The Sand Shinobi will inevitably seek our help at this time."
"At this time, we need to extract enough benefits from the Sand Shinobi and make up for the losses caused by Konoha."
"Remember, Konoha is a formidable tiger. We absolutely cannot give it an opportunity! In favorable situations, it is essential for Iwa Shinobi to consume Konoha as much as possible!"
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At a coastal area near the ocean in a remote corner of the mainland.
The sky is densely covered with clouds, and flashes of lightning illuminate the sky, accompanied by the constant rumble of thunder.
On a plain hilltop below, villages are densely connected.
"Father, the Rain Shinobi Village has reconciled with Konoha. I'm afraid there will be significant changes in the continent's situation."
A dark-skinned, robust young man spoke in a deep voice.
Hearing his words, a middle-aged ninja standing on the platform with a keen gaze looked at him and spoke in a rugged voice.
"Oh, how do you see it, A?"
His father face remained unchanged. After a brief thought, he said in a deep voice.
"The strength of Konoha is evident to all. After liberating the front line here with the Rain Shinobi, they will undoubtedly increase their forces against the Sand Shinobi. Given the current strength of both sides, the Sand Shinobi are not a match."
Listening to his words, the Third Raikage nodded heavily and said in a rough voice.
"You analyze it correctly. Looking at it now, it seems as you said."
"However, the Iwa Shinobi will not sit idly by while Konoha becomes powerful. The two villages have a deep-seated hatred and are adjacent to each other. Whether Konoha can win will also depend on whether Onoki will seize the opportunity."
Hearing these words, A nodded, deeply agreeing with the Third Raikage's words.
At this moment, the Third Raikage glanced at him and continued.
"Remember, A, no matter how the situation changes on the continent, improving oneself is the most important! This applies to you and the Cloud Shinobi Village!"
Hearing this, A spoke in a deep voice.
"Understood, Father!"
At this moment, he hesitated slightly, and finally, he asked.
"Father, where did Bee go...?"
Hearing his words, the Third Raikage glanced at the distant sea and said in a deep voice.
"That child will be one of the future aids for the Cloud Shinobi Village. Since you are brothers, take care of him. Do you understand?"
A seemed to think of something, and his face became somewhat serious as he nodded solemnly.