Testing Konoha!
This thought appeared in everyone's mind.
This was also the only explanation for the change in the First Mizukage's past behavior.
Merely for one of his own objectives.
As soon as he made a move, he used the power of the other Three Great Ninja Villages not only to probe Konoha's capabilities but also, after it ended, to turn against and ambush the other Three Great Ninja Villages, almost completely annihilating their forces!
Such a person is too dangerous!
At this moment, a cold sweat appeared on everyone's forehead in the Hokage Office.
The First Mizukage Yūto's probing was clearly related to the backup plan Lord Hashirama Senju left behind.
In the current Ninja World, if there is anything that can still make First Mizukage Yūto feel apprehensive, then it would only be the means Lord Hashirama Senju left behind.
Thinking about it now, if it weren't for the appearance of the True Several Thousand Hands at the last moment, Konoha might have already been completely destroyed.
This feeling of having hovered on the brink of death made a trace of fear flash in Danzo's eyes and the others'.
For a moment, the entire Hokage Office fell into an eerie silence once again.
At the beginning of this sudden war, the parts that everyone found somewhat confusing became clear with the appearance of the news of 'Yūto's resurrection'.
Yakushi Kabuto glanced around, and there was nothing unexpected about the expressions on Danzo's face and the others' at this moment.
One must know that when Orochimaru told him this news back then, the shocked expression on his face was far more exaggerated than the expressions on Danzo's face and the others' now.
Utatane Koharu took a deep breath, her gaze fixed on Yakushi Kabuto in front of her:
"Are you sure this information of yours is true!"
"I have no need to deceive everyone; it wouldn't benefit me. Regarding the transaction, it can be temporarily postponed. It's not too late to discuss the transaction after everyone has confirmed this news."
Yakushi Kabuto wore a faint smile on his face, looking calm and composed.
Now, Yakushi Kabuto's confidence didn't stem from himself, but from the deceased Orochimaru.
As for the constantly emphasized transaction, Yakushi Kabuto himself didn't actually care much about it.
Whether the transaction succeeds or not, Yakushi Kabuto would still tell you this information. What he was doing now was just trying to make the people of Konoha change their opinion of him.
As a powerhouse who once surpassed figures like Hashirama Senju and Uchiha Madara, based on Yakushi Kabuto's understanding of Orochimaru, he likely wouldn't just avoid antagonism, but would even actively attach himself.
But the result was completely opposite; Orochimaru-sama actually openly attacked the Mist Ninja Village's forces. The result, naturally, was being killed by the former First Mizukage Yūto.
Orochimaru-sama didn't need to do this, but he still made this decision, which was inherently a very strange thing.
Therefore, in Yakushi Kabuto's view, compared to the Mist Ninja Village, Orochimaru-sama was more optimistic about Konoha.
And in the depths of his heart, Yakushi Kabuto also believed in the decision Orochimaru made before his death.
Danzo, standing to the side, looked at Yakushi Kabuto with a flickering gaze, just about to say something.
At this moment, Jiraiya on the other side seemed to have noticed Danzo's movement first and was the first to clap his hands.
The next moment, the Hokage Office door was reopened.
Those two Anbu members who had just left walked back in.
"Yakushi Kabuto, I'll trouble the two of you for now."
Jiraiya said with a light chuckle to the two Anbu members. After speaking, Jiraiya turned his head back to look at Yakushi Kabuto:
"If the information you provided is true, then I will consider the terms of the transaction."
Yakushi Kabuto pushed up his glasses, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips, allowing the two Anbu members to escort him out of the Hokage Office.
Seeing this scene, Danzo's eyebrows twitched slightly, and the expression on his face returned to its original impassiveness.
"I didn't expect that the legendary person has actually been resurrected. This is a figure even more dangerous than Uchiha Madara. Should we pass this news on to the other Ninja Villages!"
Homura Mitokado said quickly, a trace of tension on his face.
"Currently, Konoha is being watched by all the Ninja Villages. If there's any slight movement, it will likely be immediately noticed by the people of the Mist Ninja Village."
Utatane Koharu shook her head gently, her face filled with worry.
"Fortunately, thanks to the backup plan Shodai(1st)-sama left behind back then. Otherwise, Konoha might not have just been half-destroyed."
Homura Mitokado sighed and said softly.
"Hmph, that's not necessarily true. If it was just a test, then presumably the other party has already gotten the answer they wanted. What Konoha will face next is likely the problem of being wiped out."
"It probably won't be long until the next attack on Konoha."
Danzo's eyes flickered slightly. Although his face remained calm, his heart suddenly tensed up.
First Mizukage Yūto, no one would dare to ignore such a person, especially since such a figure also holds a grudge against Konoha.
At this moment, the faces of everyone present looked somewhat grim.
With Konoha's current combat strength, there is absolutely no chance of winning against the 'Three Greats' of back then.
The more they understood Hashirama Senju's strength, the more fearful everyone became of the strength of Uchiha Madara and Yūto back then.
Moreover, the other party is not alone; he has the Mist Ninja Village, one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, as a powerful ally.
Jiraiya had already furrowed his brows. The information Yakushi Kabuto brought directly pushed the situation of modern Konoha to an extremely dangerous point.
With the slightest carelessness, Konoha would be instantly annihilated.
Suddenly, Jiraiya sensed something and couldn't help but raise his head.
It was at this moment that Jiraiya realized everyone's gaze was fixed on him.
"At this time, we should be able to use the two backup plans Shodai(1st)-sama left behind, right?"
Danzo looked at the solemn Jiraiya and said in a low voice.
Jiraiya's first reaction upon hearing Danzo's words was to want to refuse, but he swallowed the words back just as they reached his mouth.
The means left behind back then were indeed intended to deal with First Mizukage Yūto.
But...
Seeing the conflicted expression on Jiraiya's face, Tsunade, standing to the side, frowned slightly.
It seems that before his death, Lord Third not only gave the key to Jiraiya but also told him something else, causing Jiraiya to have certain reservations.
Otherwise, Jiraiya shouldn't be refusing at a time like this.
"Jiraiya, I hope you won't be as soft-hearted as Hiruzen. In this war, whether it's information or strength, Konoha is already at a disadvantage. If you have any more reservations, Konoha might truly be destroyed."
Seeing Jiraiya's expression, Danzo's eyes flashed with a trace of thought, and then he said in a deep voice.
Although Danzo didn't understand Jiraiya, he understood Hiruzen Sarutobi, his former rival, far better than anyone else present.
It was at this moment that Danzo suddenly remembered the words Hiruzen Sarutobi said in front of everyone in the spatial dimension where the scrolls were stored.
"Unless First Mizukage Yūto is resurrected, those two scrolls must never be used, even if Konoha is destroyed."
At that time, Danzo still thought Hiruzen Sarutobi was too rigid. However, now he remembered Hiruzen Sarutabi's expression at that moment.
There was still a trace of complex and apprehensive expression in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.