Chapter 259: Saito's little plan! Hanzo: I declare war on the Sand Village!
No one knew the final outcome of this peace talk, except for Hanzo, Danzo, and Saito!
However, after several hours of confrontation, Hanzo left the Amekage (Rain Shadow) Building with a smile.
And Lord Danzo, accompanied by Saito, walked towards a secret building with a calm expression.
Midu and Miji were still waiting for him there.
Judging by Lord Danzo's character, it was clear he had also gotten what he wanted.
"Lord Danzo, it seems we'll be seeing more of each other in the future!"
As the main executor and participant of these peace talks, their smooth conclusion earned Saito high recognition from Hanzo.
In Saito's view, if Hanzo were to step down from the Amekage (Rain Shadow) position, then the next Amekage (Rain Shadow) would undoubtedly be him.
"This matter proceeded so smoothly."
"It wouldn't have been possible without your help."
"I will remember this matter."
"Speaking of which, I have a small favor to ask Lord Danzo."
"I just don't know if Lord Danzo would be interested."
Meeting Saito's gaze, Lord Danzo paused slightly, feeling a little displeased.
He was just being polite, but he didn't expect Saito to take advantage of it.
However, it was also good. If he could establish a connection with Saito, it might make things much more convenient when operating in the Land of Rain in the future.
"Tell me about it."
"I heard that Lord Danzo had a conflict with Konoha's new generation's top talent, Mei Zhi Hang."
"This guy killed my close friend, Inmemaru!"
"Because of Lord Hanzo's orders, we can't act."
"So I hope Lord Danzo can help me get rid of that hateful brat!"
"As long as Lord Danzo can do it, you can name your price..."
If it were any Hidden Rain Village Ninja familiar with Inmemaru and Saito, upon hearing Saito's "excuse," they would most likely curl their lips and show a look of disdain.
After all, in the struggle for the position of the Hidden Rain Village's second-in-command, Inmemaru and Saito, along with their supporters, had many private conflicts.
And now, the reason Saito was targeting Fujiwara Tetsuya was, of course, not to avenge Inmemaru.
Instead, it was to use Fujiwara Tetsuya's head to win over Inmemaru's former subordinates and further consolidate his own power and position.
"I will consider this matter carefully."
...Konoha!
When Lord Danzo sent word of the peace talks' details back to Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief.
"Lord Danzo did well this time!"
"Regarding the economic compensation for the Hidden Rain Village, proceed as Lord Danzo suggested."
"Koharu, please make another trip to the capital and report these terms truthfully to the Daimyo."
"Tell the Daimyo!"
"If we can tie the Hidden Rain Village to the Land of Fire's war chariot, then defeating the Hidden Sand Village won't be far off."
"Compared to the poorer Land of Rain, we can fully recoup all our losses twofold from the Land of Wind and the Hidden Sand Village."
"Hiruzen, I understand! I will definitely persuade the Daimyo."
"However, before everything is settled, Orochimaru and Tsunade still need to strengthen their defenses on the border."
Although Utatane Koharu was puzzled by Lord Danzo's efficiency and change, in the face of urgent time, she had to temporarily suppress her doubts and focus all her attention on finalizing the peace talks.
Once the Hidden Rain Village and Konoha allied, and once the Hidden Rain Village declared war on the Hidden Sand Village, Konoha would completely reverse its passive situation.
...A few days later!
Amidst the astonished expressions of countless Ninja villages, Konoha and the Hidden Rain Village officially signed a ceasefire treaty.
And on that very day, they formed an alliance.
Of course, these two pieces of news, though surprising, gradually led people to accept reality as time passed.
However, what no one had expected was that after the Land of Fire's first batch of economic compensation and supplies arrived, the Hidden Rain Village, which had been fighting Konoha to the death not long ago, actually formally declared war on the Hidden Sand Village!
...Land of Wind! Hidden Sand Village! Kazekage Tower!
When the Third Kazekage learned of the Hidden Rain Village's declaration of war, he almost fainted from shock.
Even from the other party's perspective, he couldn't understand what kind of thought process Hanzo had.
Why would Hanzo risk defeat and reject his alliance proposal?
Why would Hanzo suddenly choose to cease fire with Konoha at the critical moment when the Hidden Sand Village and Konoha were at war, and then, after forming an alliance in such a short time, declare war on the Hidden Sand Village?
Did Hanzo truly believe that Konoha, after a year-long war with the Hidden Rain Village, still had the strength to defeat the Hidden Sand Village?
Don't forget! The Hidden Sand Village and Konoha had been fighting until now, and he, as the strongest Kazekage in the Hidden Sand Village's history, had not yet appeared!
The Hidden Sand Village's One-Tail Jinchuriki had not yet appeared!
"Lord Kazekage!"
"Since the Hidden Rain Village has declared war on us, with Hanzo's character, he would never just talk."
"The Land of Rain border must have its defenses strengthened!"
"Strengthen defenses?"
"Who told you I'm going to defend?"
"That guy Hanzo dared to humiliate me like this!"
"If I can't teach him a lesson, I'm unworthy of being Kazekage!"
"Since the Hidden Rain Village dares to declare war on us, then we will fight them!"
"I want to see how much strength the Hidden Rain Village still has after a year-long war with Konoha!"
Looking at the Third Kazekage, who was full of rage, the Hidden Sand Village's high-ranking officials on both sides were somewhat silent.
After all, a person's reputation precedes them.
Ever since the Hidden Rain Village and Konoha went to war, Hanzo had fought with the Third Hokage of Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi, known as the Hero of Shinobi.
After several hours of fighting, they had fought to a draw.
He also fought with the Third Hokage's direct disciples, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade.
Although it was widely rumored that the two sides fought to a draw, anyone with a discerning eye could see that the ultimate victory still belonged to the Demigod.
Although Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade were younger, they were still three genuine Kage-level experts, not ordinary weaklings.
If they were to go to war with the Hidden Rain Village, the Hidden Sand Village would find itself in the same situation as Konoha before, fighting on two fronts.
At that time, it would be a huge challenge for the Hidden Sand Village in terms of personnel, Ninja supplies, and various other aspects.
"Lord Kazekage! If we fight Konoha and the Hidden Rain Village simultaneously, the pressure we bear will be too great!"
"I suggest that since the current situation has completely spiraled out of control, we might as well stir the waters even more!"
"Tell me your thoughts!"
Looking at the elder who had just stood up, the Third Kazekage's gaze lowered slightly, also considering the feasibility of fighting on two fronts.
"The core of the problem lies in the Land of Birds!"
"Land of Birds?"
"That's right! The Land of Birds!"
"Haven't those guys from Iwagakure always coveted the interests of the Land of Birds!"
"Moreover, judging by Iwagakure's actions in the Land of Grass, they have long had the idea of intervening in the war!"
"Since that's the case, why don't we use the Land of Birds as bait to throw to Iwagakure in exchange for Iwagakure's support!"
"Once Iwagakure joins, with Iwagakure's strength, whether it's dealing with the Hidden Rain Village or dealing with Konoha, it will greatly weaken the opponent's combat power!"
"At that time, even if we really find ourselves fighting on two fronts, we will have enough strength to deal with everything!"
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