Satoshi put down his notebook. "I've finished speaking. May I say a few words?"
Everyone looked at each other.
"Does Hokage-sama have any instructions?"
"I've researched a new plan. How about we call it the Kumogakure Crush Plan?"
Satoshi rubbed his hands. "Come, come, everyone, help me take a look..."
Time flew by, and a week passed in a flash.
Kumogakure, Raikage's office.
A paced back and forth behind the huge desk, agitated.
It had been a week, and there was no news from C. This was too abnormal. With his ability, even if negotiations reached a stalemate or ended unhappily, intel should have been sent back. Even if Konoha wanted to stall, there should have been a reply.
Could it be that something unexpected happened?
Did he encounter an Akatsuki ambush on the way?
It couldn't possibly be that Konoha was so audacious as to detain Kumogakure's envoy, right?
Wait... that bastard might actually do something like that.
A roared, "Samui, Atsui!"
The office door opened in response.
Samui and Atsui walked in.
"Raikage-sama."
A issued an order. "You two are to depart immediately and secretly head to the Land of Fire."
"Find out C's whereabouts and see what situation he has encountered."
"Yes."
As the two walked halfway, Dodai's voice rang out.
"Konoha might not be the same as before. If you find something is wrong, or encounter an irresistible danger, abandon the mission immediately."
Samui nodded slightly. "Understood, Raikage-sama."
A sat back in his chair. He didn't know why, but he had an ominous premonition.
Samui and Atsui's actions were extremely secretive. However, as soon as they crossed the border of the Land of Fire, before they even had a chance to delve deep into its territory, they were surrounded by a large group of Konoha elites.
"Stop! Who are you, daring to trespass into my Land of Fire!"
Atsui tried to explain, "We are envoys from Kumogakure, sent by Raikage-sama..."
Before he could finish, he was mercilessly interrupted.
"I see you two are spies from Akatsuki, here to assassinate Hokage-sama."
"How can you slander someone's innocence out of nowhere?!" Samui subconsciously gripped her short sword.
"Oh? You dare to resist? This is no ordinary intruder! We must strike hard!"
Battle erupted instantly.
The Konoha Anbu, numerous and powerful, launched a brutal group assault on the two of them. In just a few rounds, the two were battered and bruised by the storm-like attacks.
"Take them away!"
When the Konoha Military Police Force escorted the two of them to the prison, the villagers of Konoha all cast curious glances.
Why would they arrest ninjas from Kumogakure for no reason? Was there going to be another war?
When they heard that Kumogakure had first slandered them, demanding Konoha hand over two "murderers," but the Hokage mercilessly refused and beat them up instead, they all praised the Hokage's toughness.
Exactly, there's no reason to give in just because someone threatens you a little. If everyone played like that, Konoha would quickly be finished.
In short, Hokage-sama is awesome!
Konoha Military Police Force Prison.
Clang!
The heavy iron door was pulled open, and Samui and Atsui were thrown into a small cell. The iron door immediately closed, with only a tiny iron window letting in a faint ray of light.
The two looked around. Through the dim light, they saw a familiar companion in the next room.
"C, why are you here?"
C opened his eyes with difficulty. After recognizing the newcomers, he spoke with effort, "Samui..."
A shout interrupted their conversation, "Who told you to talk?! Shut up!"
Inaho walked in with members of the Police Force, throwing a notebook and a pen to the two of them.
"Write!"
Samui was confused and asked coldly, "Write what?"
"Write when you became rogue ninjas from Kumogakure, joined Akatsuki, and who else are your accomplices in your organization."
The two blondes looked at each other, wondering if this guy was crazy.
They were loyal ninjas of Kumogakure, how could they become rogue ninjas?
"Konoha ninja, I'm telling you..."
Inaho hit Atsui on the head with a stick.
"Damn it, I'm telling you bastards, if you don't explain clearly, you'll never get out of here in this lifetime."
Of course, even if they did explain, they would die here.
After speaking, Inaho and the others slammed the door and left.
In the cell, the three ninjas stared at each other.
"What should we do?"
C sighed.
What to do? Nothing.
He considered himself to have some wisdom. But after dealing with Konoha, he realized he was no different from a fresh recruit.
They were beaten black and blue as soon as they were caught, and their explanations were not listened to at all. They were immediately labeled as Akatsuki spies.
As for the things they wrote, they didn't even look at them. They had already prepared everything, taking their hands and pressing their fingerprints onto the documents.
Could you endure this?
Seeing his two companions cursing, C offered comfort. "Try to conserve your strength. I believe that soon Raikage-sama will bring the Kumogakure army to rescue us."
"At that time, we will attack from inside and outside, leaving Konoha utterly annihilated."
C's words greatly boosted Samui and Atsui's confidence.
That's right, if they were detained in Konoha, then A would have a reason to deploy troops.
For example, 'my ninjas are missing, and now I need to go in and search.'
If you don't agree, then don't blame us for being impolite.
No matter how strong Konoha was, it certainly couldn't compare to the combined forces of three villages.
As for Kirigakure, it was just a roadside existence.
After self-consolation, they seemed to see a beautiful future.
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A few days later, Kumogakure, Raikage's office.
A's patience was finally completely exhausted.
The scouts stationed on the border of the Land of Fire reported that Samui and Atsui were arrested as soon as they entered the Land of Fire's territory. It was as if they had been waiting for them.
A frowned. How did Konoha know their movements?
It couldn't be that there was an internal spy in the village, could it?
A shook these thoughts from his mind. After communicating with Dodai, he wrote a letter, sending it to Konoha via the fastest summoning beast.
Konoha was to immediately and unconditionally release C, Samui, and Atsui, three Kumogakure ninjas. Otherwise, Kumogakure would consider it a declaration of war by Konoha against Kumogakure. The consequences would be Konoha's responsibility.
At the same time, he sent pre-prepared secret letters to Iwagakure and Sunagakure, informing them.
Konoha's attitude was arrogant, detaining envoys, and war was inevitable. Please complete war mobilization immediately and act according to the plan.
Konoha, Hokage's office.
When Konoha received A's letter, they immediately stated that there was absolutely no such thing.
We only arrested a few Akatsuki spies, there were no so-called Kumogakure ninja. If Raikage doesn't believe it, he can come to Konoha himself to see.
Of course, please come by yourself, as we in Konoha cannot accommodate too many people. If you are busy, let the strategist Dodai come.
Upon receiving this news, A was furious.
Bastard!
This was simply treating him like a big fool!
Although he was a hothead, he wasn't an idiot. Going to Konoha alone under these circumstances, what was the difference from offering himself up for slaughter?
After some discussion, the three villages declared war on Konoha and Kirigakure.
Since Konoha had actively provoked war, then they shouldn't blame them for ganging up on them.
For the peace of the Ninja World, their three-party alliance would flatten every inch of the Land of Fire and the Land of Water.
What was this called? A righteous cause!
Of course, if Konoha's attitude was good, then the Hokage should bring his two students to Kumogakure to apologize. After making appropriate compensation, they could pretend this incident never happened.
...
Hokage's office.
After the Konoha ninja clan representatives and high-ranking officials read the declaration of war, they turned their gaze to the young Hokage.
Whether it was seeking peace or deploying troops, they would obey the orders of this young Hokage.
"This barbarian is bragging. Do they really think they can contend with Konoha with just a few rotten fish and shrimp?"
"And apologize? I would rather die on the battlefield than hand over a single Konoha ninja."
"Fight them, fight them, and still fight them!"
Oh no, the Hokage has gone mad. The Uchiha's insane bloodline is starting to show its power.
Everyone exchanged glances, and the peace faction was already trying to dissuade the Hokage. They believed that peace was hard-won, and it would be better to negotiate if possible.
"With the Three Village Alliance, Konoha will face too much pressure head-on. Perhaps we should temporarily avoid their edge..."
Before he could finish, Satoshi flipped the table.
"I avoid their edge?"
"Hashirama-sama and Tobirama-sama are watching me from above. If I back down now, I wouldn't have the face to see them even in death."
Upon hearing this, some people were shocked.
He wasn't thinking of seeing Madara after death, but rather another great individual. Our young Fifth Hokage is practically Tobirama reincarnated.
Satoshi sat back down. "If they don't submit, then we'll fight them. The Ninja World has always respected strength."
"Didn't Hashirama-sama also beat those rabble into submission before he reasoned with them?"
"Although I'm not even a tenth as capable as Hashirama-sama, I won't grovel for mercy."
Satoshi took out a map and marked a few locations on it. "To show my resolve, I will deploy the Uchiha clan to various battlefields."
He looked at the clan leaders. "I've said my piece. Who agrees, and who opposes?"
[Those pathetic small fries who were beaten senseless by big brother back then dare to challenge Konoha now?]
[Without big brother Hashirama, I, Tobirama, can still annihilate the enemy forces.]
[New mission: Take them down!]