"Seems so…"
Although interrupted, Takemi only paused for a moment, then looked at Mei with a slight smile.
"But don't worry, whether we succeed or not, we must remain confident. After all, the three of us are not simple, are we?"
"Uh…"
Mei was stunned for a moment, and Takemi continued, "At worst, I can safely get all of you out, I promise."
Looking at Takemi's smile and hearing his firm tone, Mei felt herself calm down at that moment.
Although she still felt this operation was unreliable, with Takemi there, she felt at ease.
"Mm-hmm, I also promise, I can definitely blow them sky-high!"
Deidara also nodded, which made Mei shake her head.
"Alright, first, let's see your intel. Let's confirm the battle plan."
"Uh, I think we can relax a bit."
However, at this moment, Takemi's gaze turned forward.
There, was the Land of Hot Water!
"I've been to the Land of Hot Water several times, but each time I couldn't go to the hot springs there. Should we try this time?"
"Eh? Why weren't you allowed in?" Deidara asked curiously.
Takemi sighed, "Minors are prohibited, but now that Kakashi-sensei and the Pervy Sage aren't here, we can use the Transformation Technique."
"Is that so? Hmm! Should we go check it out?"
"Alright!"
"You two…"
However, before they could finish speaking, Mei, blushing, grabbed their clothes.
"That's enough, you bastards!"
In the Land of Lightning, inside Kumogakure.
"How's the troop assembly going?"
"It's being prepared, Dodai-dono."
The high-ranking officials of Kumogakure were gathered in the Raikage Building, holding a meeting with grim faces.
The current situation was too bad. They had anticipated major problems. But it had escalated so much that not only had the Raikage died, but Sunagakure had also surrendered.
Kirigakure and Iwagakure had even allied with Konoha, so naturally, it was their turn to be dealt with next.
Fortunately, they all had extensive experience in 'what to do after the Raikage dies'.
Even when faced with great trouble, they could calm down and handle it.
"Since the troops are assembled, have them begin deployment, and at the same time, strictly monitor the movements from Konoha, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure."
As Kumogakure's top strategist, Dodai had once deeply trusted the Third Raikage and even guided the Fourth Raikage and Killer Bee in the 'Lariat' technique.
Now, only he could persuade the enraged Bee, and only he could preside over the overall situation.
"Also, the Chunin Exams in Konoha should be starting soon, right?"
"Yes, sir."
An Anbu bowed and spoke, which made Dodai sigh.
"During this period, we must be extra careful. Who knows if they will suddenly raid us at this time?"
"Dodai, aren't you worrying too much?"
Just then, an elder of Kumogakure asked with a frown.
"And, what are our chances of winning this time with a three-front war?"
"Chances of winning…"
Dodai frowned upon hearing this question. He knew what it meant to ask this question at this time.
It was just a question he wasn't willing to answer, and besides, he didn't think there was absolutely no chance.
"Chances of winning are fought for, and they also depend on the opponent."
"Oh? Do you have any ideas?"
"Konoha, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure already have deep-seated conflicts. They've fought each other in three great wars. This alliance is merely for profit."
"You want to sow discord among them? But our relationship with Iwagakure and Kirigakure doesn't seem very good either."
"Uneven distribution of benefits will inevitably cause their alliance to collapse, and before that, we must be sufficiently strong."
Dodai's voice was exceptionally firm. He slightly clenched his fists and looked at everyone present.
"Only if we are strong enough, and they cannot conquer us quickly, will we have a chance. We can deceive, we can promise, we can offer a portion of benefits, even the secret techniques we've obtained."
"As long as they cannot unite, as long as they are blinded by profit, we will surely be able to hold on, and we will surely be able to safely get through this calamity!"
"Therefore…"
At this point, Dodai slammed his fist heavily on the table.
He said loudly, "Everyone, Kumogakure now relies on all of you!"
Dodai's words were full of passion, stirring up everyone present.
Even the frail old elders had to admit that Dodai's words made a lot of sense.
What if they formed an alliance? It was merely a product of self-interest.
As long as they handled it properly, they could surely sow discord among them.
They didn't believe that these people, once disunited, could truly continue to work together.
"And a single village cannot break through Kumogakure…"
After all, times had changed. In this era, there were no longer people like Hashirama and Madara.
Boom—
Boom—
Boom—
However, at this moment, a series of violent roars suddenly exploded, surging flames spread wildly, and the violent shockwave even shattered the windows of the Raikage Building.
"What's going on?"
"What happened?"
"Have Konoha's people attacked?!"
The violent impact stimulated everyone's eardrums. Dodai rushed to the window immediately.
Looking at the village engulfed in flames, he gritted his teeth. And at this moment, he also noticed a white bird circling leisurely in the sky. And a figure was rapidly descending towards them.
"Looks like this is the place…"
They didn't believe that these people, once disunited, could truly continue to work together.
"And a single village cannot break through Kumogakure…"
After all, times had changed. In this era, there were no longer people like Hashirama and Madara.
Boom—
Boom—
Boom—
However, at this moment, a series of violent roars suddenly exploded, surging flames spread wildly, and the violent shockwave even shattered the windows of the Raikage Building.
"What's going on?"
"What happened?"
"Have Konoha's people attacked?!"
The violent impact stimulated everyone's eardrums. Dodai rushed to the window immediately.
Looking at the village engulfed in flames, he gritted his teeth. And at this moment, he also noticed a white bird circling leisurely in the sky. And a figure was rapidly descending towards them.
"Looks like this is the place…"