He didn't expect it to start so quickly.
Sealing the Tailed Beast requires technique and time, as well as ample preparation.
Moreover, capturing the Tailed Beasts of various countries demands time, and even the technical ability to suppress multiple Tailed Beasts cannot be provided by even a large Ninja Village.
The container itself is the problem.
Not every ninja can be a container for the Tailed Beast.
Compatibility is needed.
Ninja from the Uzumaki Clan, for example, fit the role as vessels for sealing a Tailed Beast.
If the vessel is not compatible with the Tailed Beast, then even with excellent Sealing Technique support, it may lead to Tailed Beast Chakra leakage, resulting in extreme situations where the Tailed Beast controls the Jinchuriki.
Such incidents are not uncommon in the history of Ninja Villages with Tailed Beasts.
Especially early on, each country lacked a clear concept for sealing Tailed Beasts, leading to significant casualties.
Technology related to Tailed Beasts was gradually researched by various countries during the First Great Ninja War, and during the Second Great Ninja War, sealing technology improved again, reducing incidents of Jinchuriki rampages as long as their mental states weren't overly stimulated.
Only the unique nature of the Rinnegan could allow one to covet multiple Tailed Beasts and maintain control, Hakushi thought.
He wasn't surprised by the special abilities of such eyes.
They are rumored to possess powerful abilities like resurrecting the dead.
Beyond the ordinary scope of Ninja Techniques.
Due to the lack of actual research data, Hakushi couldn't determine how strong Nagato was with the Rinnegan.
Undoubtedly, very tricky.
"If the Akatsuki really captured the Tailed Beast of Hidden Rock, they picked a good time to act. Now that the Tsuchikage has returned to Hidden Rock, there's no trace of the Tailed Beast's disappearance."
Ayane sighed like this.
"As long as Lin is protected and doesn't encounter any accidents, the Ten-tailed cannot be resurrected... while individual Tailed Beasts can't be united, though troublesome, there are ways to address this. Moreover, as Akatsuki's activities become more frequent, Konoha and other Ninja Villages won't stand idly by. Let them restrain Akatsuki."
"Shouldn't we take action?"
"No need, the next step is to complete the layout at the small country level as soon as possible, allowing Akatsuki to draw attention is the best. No matter what, Ninja Villages in each country won't easily hand over the Tailed Beasts. By then, we will join forces with Yagura and lead the Fourth Great Ninja War initiated by the Land of Demons and Hidden Mist."
The stationed troops have been in Kazami City of Land of Wind for thirteen years, timewise, it's ample, or even surplus.
The nails have been driven down in the Land of Wind, next comes the Land of Earth, Land of Lightning, and Land of Fire; they must be taken down one by one.
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Two days later, Hiruzen safely returned to Konoha, traveling non-stop to the Hokage Building.
Shikaku and the other two who were the Hokage's guards at the Five Kage Summit followed behind, awaiting new assignments.
The uproar between the Land of Demons and the Land of Wind has temporarily subsided, but no matter how it's viewed, the Land of Wind won't easily let it go in the future, and there may be another clash between the Land of Demons and the Land of Wind.
For now, it's not Konoha's concern; after welcoming Jiraiya back, Konoha can sever its temporary alliance with the Land of Demons.
Then they can unite with Hidden Sand without delay.
After all, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Hidden Sand now urgently needs a stable and reliable ally.
Likewise, Hidden Rock is a potential ally.
The emergence of the Land of Demons has disrupted the peace in the Western Continent, thereby providing Konoha with a chance to woo Hidden Rock.
If the three major countries, Fire, Wind, and Earth, can form an alliance, the advantage of the Land of Demons will vanish, facing significant limitations.
The specific course of action will be discussed at the Jonin meeting to combine ideas.
Upon arriving at his office, Hiruzen and Shikaku met an unexpected person, causing them some surprise.
"Tsunade?"
"Lady Tsunade?"
The differing tones of surprise came from both Hiruzen and Shikaku.
Along with the surprise, there was a bit of joy.
No matter how one puts it, Tsunade's return upon Konoha facing such a predicament is a good beginning.
However, before exchanging pleasantries, Tsunade walked over looking displeased and questioned Hiruzen: "Why were those Renegade Ninja warrants revoked? Such a big matter, why wasn't I informed in advance? Or do you think it's a trivial matter? Do you realize what kind of misunderstanding this could cause about Konoha?"
Had they been ordinary Renegade Ninja, Tsunade wouldn't care.
But Hakushi and the other two are different; those occupying the Land of Demons from the Uchiha and Hyuga Clan Ninjas are different—they pose a significant risk to the village her grandfather, the First Hokage, left behind.
Tsunade's questioning left Hiruzen and Shikaku dumbfounded, staring at Tsunade, unsure how to respond.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem with what I said?"
Tsunade asked, her eyebrows furrowing.
"Um, Lady Tsunade, regarding this matter, I remember notifying you ahead in the Land of Demons, and at the time you..."
Shikaku said softly.
"Notified me beforehand? When?"
Tsunade showed a hint of confusion in her eyes. Could it be because of recent wins that led to excessive joy causing unclear thinking?
Her memory couldn't be this bad.
Now it was Shikaku's turn to be silent, realizing.
The Tsunade he saw in the Land of Demons after the war in the Land of Wind had issues!