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Just like Minato, who is currently training leisurely with Jiraiya.
The Konoha side actually does not feel too much pressure or concern about the upcoming war.
Even though they are about to face the combined forces of the Hidden Sand Village and the Hidden Stone Village!
Meanwhile, at the center of Konoha, in the Hokage's office.
"How about it, what did the Hidden Cloud Village say?"
The Third Hokage asked calmly as he sat in his office.
Upon hearing his question, Utatane, who had already prepared, handed a letter to the Third Hokage, saying softly, "The Third Raikage agreed to cooperate with the village, but they have some demands. You should take a look."
The Third Hokage opened the letter and read it carefully. After reading, he placed the letter on the table, lightly furrowing his brow and rubbing the paper with his fingers, weighing the pros and cons.
After a while, he looked up and said in a deep voice, "So, the Hidden Cloud's demand is to establish a joint combat unit with Konoha. What do you think?"
Hearing the question, Koharu and Mitokado exchanged glances. Homura spoke in a deep voice, "Third Hokage, you should see the hidden ambitions of the Hidden Cloud."
The Third Hokage nodded slightly, responding in a deep voice, "The Hidden Cloud has always been confined to a corner of the continent. Their intention now is clear: to establish their own power on the mainland."
Koharu and Homura both nodded in agreement, "That's right. The so-called joint combat unit is likely the Hidden Cloud's first step towards expanding into the mainland. If this war with the Hidden Sand and Hidden Stone lasts long enough, it will give the Hidden Cloud ample time and reason to establish their own intelligence channels and even ninja outposts on the mainland."
"In that case, even when the war between Konoha, Hidden Stone, and Hidden Sand ends, the Hidden Cloud, having established a foothold, will become another major threat to Konoha."
The Third Hokage's eyes gleamed with insight upon hearing Koharu and Homura's analysis.
He took a deep puff from his pipe, then glanced at the letter on the table, saying in a deep voice, "However, if we don't choose to unite with the Hidden Cloud, facing the combined forces of the Hidden Stone and Hidden Sand, Konoha might not be able to cope easily."
"Even though their strength was greatly diminished in the previous war, since they dare to declare war on Konoha now, they must have some unknown trump card..."
Hearing the Third Hokage's muttering, Koharu and Homura exchanged glances but remained silent.
The Third Hokage was right. Since the Hidden Sand and Hidden Stone dare to declare war on Konoha, they must have made thorough preparations. Facing this unknown preparation, Konoha cannot afford to be careless.
After pondering for a while, the Third Hokage's eyes finally showed a determined look, and he said in a deep voice, "Agree to their request. No matter what, dealing with this war is the most important thing. As for the potential threat from the Hidden Cloud later, we will discuss countermeasures in the future."
Hearing the Third Hokage's decision, Koharu and Homura did not object. Given the current situation, this was the only viable option.
However, the Third Hokage then looked up, his cloudy eyes flashing with sharpness, and said in a deep voice, "However... In the joint unit sent by Konoha, deploy more Hyuga clan members. With the Byakugan's surveillance, we must minimize the Hidden Cloud's chances to conduct any covert operations."
Homura and Koharu's eyes brightened upon hearing this suggestion, praising it as a good idea.
Deploying the Hyuga clan in the joint unit would indeed maximize the prevention of any underhanded moves by the Hidden Cloud on the mainland.
Thinking of this, both nodded solemnly.
Two days later.
On a coastal region of the mainland, near an endless sea.
Thick, dark clouds gathered high in the sky, occasionally flashing with bright blue lightning, followed by deafening thunder.
Under these thick clouds was a series of connected buildings.
From a bird's eye view, one would see that under the heavy cloud cover, a towering and dangerous mountain range isolated this building complex from the mainland.
To reach the mainland, one would have to pass through the mountains, which were occasionally struck by massive bolts of lightning.
This was within the territory of the Land of Lightning.
The series of buildings along the coastline was the Hidden Cloud Village.
At this moment, on a flat high platform within the Hidden Cloud Village, a burly man stood, his expression serious, his eyes gazing far into the distant thunderclouds.
"Swish!"
With a sound, a burly young man, almost identical in build, appeared behind him, holding a letter in his thick hand.
Sensing the presence behind him, the burly man glanced back, speaking in a deep voice, "A, what's the matter? That letter in your hand..."
The young man, with dark skin, replied in a deep voice, "Father, this is a reply from Konoha, just delivered."
This burly man was none other than the Third Raikage of the Hidden Cloud Village, known as the strongest man.
At this moment, his expression was slightly serious as he took the letter and read it carefully.
After reading, he clenched his hand, though his face remained expressionless, his demeanor showed signs of excitement.
The young man, A, asked curiously, "Father, what did Konoha say?"
The Third Raikage glanced at him and said in a deep voice, "Konoha agreed to our request."
Hearing this, A's dark face showed a smile, and he said in a rough voice, "Great, Father! This means the Hidden Cloud can use this war as an excuse to easily step into the mainland!"
The Third Raikage responded in a deep voice, "Although that's true, A, do not underestimate the complexity of this matter."
"When we made this request, Konoha likely saw through our intentions. They did not refuse, partly out of necessity, but also because they believe they have the capability to control our expansion."
His eyes gleamed sharply as he continued, "However, the Hidden Cloud is not so easily manipulated!"
"This is the first step for the Hidden Cloud to step onto the mainland, and the first step to dominate the entire ninja world!"
Hearing the Third Raikage's words, A's face was full of admiration.
The Third Raikage then glanced at A and asked in a deep voice, "How is your training with the Eight-Tails going?"
A responded seriously, "Very well. With the Eight-Tails' assistance, my strength is improving rapidly."
The Third Raikage's eyes flashed with approval as he said, "Good."
"With B as the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki growing stronger, our next target will be the Nine-Tails in Konoha. After all... they can't utilize the full potential of the tailed beast there."
"And it's said that the Nine-Tails is the most powerful of all the tailed beasts..."
His eyes flashed with a sharp gleam as he spoke.