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As time passed.
The entire ninja world seemed to have temporarily calmed down.
After the baptism of the Second World War, it seemed that all the major countries had realized the great toll this war had taken.
Thus, there was a tacit agreement to temporarily cease hostilities, allowing the villages to recover and rejuvenate.
However, beneath this overall calm, it was unknown what insidious events might have occurred.
Inside the Land of Fire.
Konoha Village.
Nearly three years had passed, and the scars of war had long since faded from this bustling village.
Life for the villagers went on as before.
The streets, vibrant with flowers, were filled with all kinds of dazzling shops.
As the villagers' consumption increased, more and more shops sprang up, and some of the areas originally used for residential purposes were transformed into shops to generate more economic benefits.
Among these, a very plain-looking small house was hidden among the bustling shops, seeming out of place.
It was said to be owned by Mr. Teuchi, the very successful owner of the Ichiraku Ramen shop, who for some reason had left it untouched.
On this increasingly bustling street, people who passed by initially expressed surprise but gradually became accustomed to it.
Only a few who had once lived there knew that this house had once belonged to someone.
Someone who was gradually being forgotten.
Inside the Hokage Building.
Ninjas were constantly bustling in and out, busy with all kinds of tasks.
For the ninja village, recuperation was naturally to take on more customer commissions, securing substantial funds to maintain the village's operations.
Everything depended on ninjas, the fundamental unit.
As such, over the past year, the number of ninjas in Konoha had reached an unprecedented number.
Not to mention some high-end combat forces, the number of Genin alone in Konoha was definitely the highest among the major nations.
Inside the office, the Third Hokage sat at his desk, meticulously perusing the intelligence report in his hands.
He appeared somewhat aged, looking at least ten years older than his actual age despite being in his prime.
"Sigh"
He took a deep breath and gently tapped his smoking pipe on the corner of the desk.
"Whoosh!"
A ninja from the Anbu suddenly appeared before him.
The Third Hokage carefully examined the letter while speaking in a deep voice.
"Take this letter to Orochimaru, tell him to organize a group of ninjas to check on the recent movements of the Rock ninja."
Hearing this, the Anbu ninja replied solemnly.
"I understand, Lord Third!"
After speaking, he stepped forward to take the letter and then disappeared from the office with a "whoosh."
The Third Hokage slowly stood up, stretched a little, and walked to the window.
Looking at the village that had regained its prosperity, he murmured softly,
"I hope the Rock ninja are not thinking of easily starting a war again."
"If they are, then this time, I will not let anyone destroy this village again!"
As he spoke, his eyes suddenly flashed with a commanding presence.
Like an old tiger that does not allow anyone to step into the territory it guards, the determination in his eyes was hard to imagine coming from an elder.
In a desolate and quiet land.
"Rustle, rustle."
"Rustle, rustle."
Accompanied by a sound as if gravel was trembling, a howling wind blew across from the sky.
The originally colorless wind now visibly carried traces of its movement, with bits of broken rocks and gravel enveloped within it.
They occasionally fell to the ground, making a "crackle" and "crackle" noise, creating a unique 'rock rain' belonging to this desolate region.
At the end of this land, standing upon a massive mountain range, were many buildings clinging to the rocky surfaces.
This was the Rock ninja village of the Land of Earth.
In a huge rounded building at the top, a grand meeting was being held.
Those attending the meeting included not just the high-level Rock ninjas but also the Daimyo of the Land of Earth.
"Akatsuchi, have you still not found any trace of Sōsuke!?"
A small, elderly man asked sternly from his seat.
Hearing his words, Akatsuchi, a large and muscular man, looked slightly distressed but had to endure the elder's anger and obediently responded.
"Lord Tsuchikage, we have searched many places, but we have not found any trace of Sōsuke. Unless he wants to come back himself, we probably won't be able to find him."
Hearing this, the old man's expression darkened, but after a moment, he regained his resolve.
"It doesn't matter anymore."
"The next matter is more important; go stand guard outside."
Hearing this, Akatsuchi hesitated slightly but chose to leave.
After he left, the Third Tsuchikage's sharp gaze swept over those present, and he spoke slowly.
"Three years ago, I made a wrong decision that led to severe losses for the Stone Ninja, and for that, I apologize to the Village Hidden in the Stones."
Upon hearing his words, the expressions of those below were stunned, their bodies slightly trembling.
Immediately, someone stood up and said solemnly,
"Lord Tsuchikage! That matter cannot be blamed on you, please do not blame yourself!"
After he finished speaking, another ninja quickly added,
"Yes, Lord Tsuchikage, that was only due to the variable that was Sōsuke appearing unexpectedly; otherwise, with the situation at the time, your decision would have surely made our village leap to the forefront of the five great ninja villages."
After the two Stone ninjas finished speaking, the Daimyo of the Land of Earth also advised,
"Ōnoki, it was just one defeat, and moreover, it was due to a coincidence in timing; there is no need for self-blame."
Hearing their words, Ōnoki's eyes flickered slightly as he nodded gently and said solemnly,
"Thank you all for your support. While I am grateful, the mistakes made cannot simply be negated by this."
"After resolving this matter, I intend to resign from the position of Tsuchikage and will select a worthy successor."
Upon hearing his words, everyone was greatly shocked and stood up trying to persuade him.
Ōnoki, with a grave expression, waved his hand and said solemnly,
"Please hear me out first."
"For the position of Tsuchikage, as long as someone capable assumes the role, it will be beneficial for both the Land of Earth and the Village Hidden in the Stones."
"However, I want to make one more effort to settle our grudge with Konoha and to fulfill my regrets."
Hearing his words, everyone was somewhat puzzled, not understanding what Ōnoki was truly suggesting.
Some astute individuals had already guessed something and were waiting with expectant eyes for Ōnoki to continue.
Ōnoki's gaze was very solemn as he glanced over those present and said slowly,
"I intend to initiate the prelude to the Third Great Ninja War; the Village Hidden in the Stones will once again direct its spear towards Konoha!"
Upon hearing this, the people below were slightly shocked!
In that previous attack on Konoha, the Stone Ninja had undoubtedly suffered the heaviest losses!
The Stone Ninja's surprise attack unit—the Earth Core Division—was completely annihilated, with not a single survivor.
Only a very few of the elite Stone Ninja who had followed Ōnoki's plan to attack Konoha returned; the rest were all sacrificed for what seemed like Konoha's amusement.
All this made it inevitable for the Stone Ninja to be cautious about reigniting a war.
For, at this time, the village's high-powered ninja forces had been too heavily depleted.
"Lord Tsuchikage, please think it over thrice."
"After all, the village may not withstand another war, let alone the Third Great Ninja War."
For a moment, voices of persuasion rose and fell.
Yet, listening to these words, the resolve on Ōnoki's face did not fade in the slightest.
His gaze grave, he spoke slowly,
"Rest assured, I have already thought through a strategy."
"This time, the Village Hidden in the Stones is merely initiating the war, and there will be an ally who is not quite an ally joining this war."
Upon hearing this, the ninjas below were momentarily stunned and asked,
"An ally!?"
Hearing their confusion, Ōnoki's eyes held a complex look as he solemnly spoke a few words,
"Las Noches"
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