As for Hanzo, it was even more needless to say. The Akatsuki Organization was revived, and Konan gathered civilians in the Land of Rain under the name of an Angel, bolder than the previous Akatsuki Organization, it was simply a blatant activity.
Upon hearing this, Hanzo immediately sent people to eliminate Konan, but was defeated and scattered by the sudden appearance of 'Akatsuki masters'.
Ultimately, he sent Hidden Rain ninjas to investigate carefully. These were not Akatsuki ninjas, but clearly Konoha ninjas wearing Hidden Rain headbands.
In the Land of Rain, they didn't even have ninjas who used the Human Bullet Tank!
Upon learning this news, Hanzo immediately dispatched emissaries to question Konoha, but Konoha's attitude towards Hidden Rain ninjas was very perfunctory. The emissaries didn't even meet Uchiha Yoichi, they were sent away by the security team outside the village.
With just one sentence: Konoha's secret technique was stolen.
After that, the emissaries from the Hidden Rain Village were sent back.
Thus, Hanzo decisively allied with Hidden Rock and Hidden Cloud, but even without the Akatsuki matter, Konoha's destruction of the Hidden Sand Village alone was enough to make Hanzo tremble.
He didn't want such a powerful ninja village neighboring the Hidden Rain Village, or else it could be wiped out at any time unknowingly.
After some discussion, in the earlier part, the Daimyo of the Land of Earth and the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning would be involved, but after confirming the aid materials, the main discussion would be among Hanzo, Onoki, and A.
After two hours of discussion, they decided to form two ninja armies to gather strength to fight Konoha.
Hidden Rock and Hidden Cloud dispatched a small elite force to the Land of Rain to reinforce Hanzo, ensuring Konoha doesn't continue annexing the Land of Rain; the second elite army was Hidden Cloud and Hidden Rock.
They also intended to involve Hidden Waterfall. This conference was too late, but after the meeting, both Onoki and A would simultaneously send ninjas to Hidden Waterfall and Grass Village, while the Daimyo of the Land of Earth and Land of Lightning would send emissaries to the Daimyo of the Land of Waterfall and Land of Grass.
Under multiple persuasions, they weren't afraid Grass Village and Hidden Waterfall wouldn't join.
Now Konoha doesn't even spare the Daimyo and nobles, already violating the common ninja statutes of various nations, and can be declared traitorous ninja.
"Onoki, how are the Four-tailed and Five-tailed beasts in Hidden Rock Village?"
A suddenly asked, since if a war ensued, the Tailed Beasts would be a significant force; they were at a disadvantage regarding the Jinchuriki, as Konoha had the Nine-tailed and Two-tailed, while they only had the Eight-tailed.
Also, Hidden Waterfall Village's Seven-tailed, though uncertain if its Jinchuriki could wield the Tailed Beast Power.
"Soon, within these few months, we've already pinpointed where the Tailed Beasts will revive. Once they revive, Hidden Rock Village will capture and seal them."
A asked, "How long until the new Jinchuriki can control Tailed Beast Power? It's a pity Turtle Island of Hidden Cloud Village was stolen by Konoha, otherwise, you could send your Jinchuriki there for training."
Although there was no evidence, there were only a few potential suspects for Turtle Island, and recently Hidden Mist Village reported a Tailed Beast being stolen, though unverified, it was highly unlikely it was Hidden Mist.
Only Konoha had this motive and capability. Just that Hidden Cloud didn't have the strength to retaliate, so they endured it.
"If needed, I can send Bee to help you. Last time he and the Eight-tailed had good interactions with your Four-tailed and Five-tailed, they might persuade them to help us win this war....."
However, as he spoke of this, A lost confidence; last time the three Jinchuriki united, yet two were killed by Uchiha Yoichi, forcing the Eight-tailed to escape after severing its tail....
"But to deal with the Fifth Hokage, it still relies on your Dust Release, Onoki."
This was the result of the discussion just now. Even a perfect Jinchuriki was worthless against a master like Uchiha Yoichi. This time they would marshal all their might, gathering the forces of the Three Great Ninja Villages and other small ninja villages to combat Konoha.
Only then would they have hope of winning!
They had no choice but to act; Konoha now had the resurrected First Generation Hokage. Onoki was deeply concerned about the resurrection of the First Generation Hokage, having been 'educated' by Uchiha Madara before, he was even more apprehensive about the First Generation Hokage who defeated Uchiha Madara.
Just the war strategy had been discussed all afternoon, finally agreeing to meet in Hidden Waterfall Village to finalize details.
Dealing with Konoha couldn't be careless; it had to be cautious to win this war.
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"Kurenai, I'm back."
Hyuga Satomi pushed open the door to the Hokage Office, saw Yuhi Kurenai sitting honestly at her seat handling files, and couldn't help but smile as she walked over.
"Satomi, you little..."
Yuhi Kurenai stood up upon seeing her, then squinted her eyes and asked, "What did you and Teacher Yoichi do?"
"Do what... It's confidential. Without Teacher Yoichi's orders, I can't reveal it; but Kurenai, it was just Teacher Yoichi and me at the time!"
Hyuga Satomi rarely had such an opportunity, wanting to repay the times Yuhi Kurenai had vexed her before; thus she feigned ambiguity by covering her mouth, smiling and saying, "Really can't say, Kurenai, don't ask anymore."
"You..."
"Forget it, Kurenai, I need to go back. I'm a bit unwell today, possibly because Teacher Yoichi.... nothing, I'm leaving."
Hyuga Satomi chuckled, then hurriedly left the Hokage Office.
Yet, she didn't immediately leave, staying at the door for a while until she heard Yuhi Kurenai stomping furiously inside, then she contentedly walked away.