The Fourth Raikage spoke without modesty.
His Nin-Taijutsu was inherited from his father, the Third Raikage.
Although his body wasn't as formidable as his father's, the Third Raikage, who could engage in direct combat with a Tailed Beast, it wasn't something that ordinary weapons and ninja techniques could harm either.
So far, aside from the Gentle Fist of the Hyuga Clan and the Rasengan of the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato, no one had been able to disregard his formidable physique.
If Lightning Armor was applied, his body's defense would rise another level.
Most offensive ninja techniques can be completely ignored.
Combined with his current status as the fastest in the Ninja Realm, taking on a thousand enemies on the battlefield wouldn't be difficult.
After all, compared to the Third Ninja World War, his strength has grown significantly; it's incomparable.
"Though Raikage-sama's body is very strong, please don't act so recklessly. Let's forget about it this time."
Mafui came over, sighed, and advised.
"I'm just testing the performance of these weapons... Alright, I roughly understand the power of this type of gun. This time, we only introduced two thousand; dismantle some for the research department to study, aiming for self-sufficiency. Other areas can be negotiated, but when it comes to national defense, we must control the production channels ourselves."
The Fourth Raikage decided and approved the Shuriken Shooter.
A portion will be given to active ninjas to test, while another part will be handed over to the R&D department to understand the Shuriken Shooter's principles, aiming to create their own weapons rather than relying on the Land of Demons.
"Yes, so regarding the other batch of flying ninja tools, should we go check them?"
Mafui asked.
"No need to trouble with that. I remember Dodai is responsible for that side. Just take out one or two and let the R&D department study them."
The Fourth Raikage shook his head, having understood the specific positioning of these weapons.
They can change some current ninja tactics but haven't reached the point of a complete transformation.
However, as all nations start researching such weapons, the future model and tactics of Ninja Realm wars will undergo certain changes.
The Fourth Raikage could fully foresee this.
Mafui nodded and recorded the Fourth Raikage's words.
"So, is there anything else to handle next, Mafui? If not, I'll go train."
The Fourth Raikage asked.
Mafui, serving as a secretary, not only advises Raikage on strategies but also arranges Raikage's work schedule, greatly improving efficiency and minimizing wasted time.
"There are two things."
Mafui said at this time.
"What?"
"Not long ago, Jiraiya, one of the Konoha Sannin, sent over intelligence asking us to beware of a ninja from the Land of Demons' military called 'Akago.' The opponent seems to have the ability to obliterate Chakra. I thought this intelligence was quite important, so I recorded it."
Mafui answered.
"Is the intelligence reliable?"
The Fourth Raikage asked.
"Since the source is that Sannin, it should be reliable."
"Then let the Intelligence Department handle it, and sort out a detailed report for me to see."
The Fourth Raikage instructed.
"Yes. However, for Sannin Jiraiya to provide such intelligence unconditionally, it seems Konoha is quite apprehensive of the Land of Demons."
Mafui made such a judgment, also foresaw that Konoha, since the Third Ninja World War, has indeed been on a decline.
Previously, at the Five Kage Summit, the cancellation of the rogue ninja bounty from the Land of Demons was criticized internationally, losing much prestige.
In contrast, Hidden Cloud has always focused on developing military strength; both in ninja numbers and logistics, there have been significant improvements since the Third Ninja World War.
Recently, the number of merchants coming to Hidden Cloud for mission commissions has increased significantly.
With Konoha's declining power and prestige, it stands to reason that clients would go to other ninja villages for mission commissions.
In contrast, the ninjas of the Land of Demons don't rely on mission commissions for payment, so they're not restrained by the Five Great Nations' ninja village mission systems.
As long as the Land of Demons doesn't delve into the commission business, the mission market share still belongs to the Five Great Nations, not flowing elsewhere. Thus, Hidden Cloud and the Land of Demons don't have major conflicts of interest.
As for how the Daimyo's Mansion of the Land of Lightning handles it, that's their matter.
At the founding of the ninja village, it was decided that Hidden Cloud is only responsible for national defense, while political matters are for the Daimyo and nobles to consider. Whether seeking cooperation or sanctioning the Land of Demons doesn't concern Hidden Cloud much.
However, with the commercial strength the Land of Demons now exhibits, cooperation outweighs the drawbacks.
Therefore, Mafui believes that Hidden Sand trying to use the Five Kage Summit to pressure the Land of Demons is not a wise move.
The Land of Lightning and Hidden Cloud have no reason to be pawns in others' hands.
"This is an internal matter of Konoha. We just need to watch and see. So, what's the second thing?"
The Fourth Raikage asked.
At this point, Mafui's expression turned slightly serious as he reported to the Fourth Raikage: "It's about Raikage-sama's previous request; the Anbu has already found a target."
"Request?"
The Fourth Raikage touched his chin, momentarily unable to recall.