Chapter 365: Sultry! Proposal to attack the Kingdom of Wind! Three more updates, brothers!
"Is that so? The Senju Clan… has actually come to this point?"
Somewhere in the Ninja World, a deep sigh echoed from within a massive underground cavern.
The sound came and went quickly… The moment it completely faded, the cavern once again plunged into darkness… "I didn't expect so many things to have happened?"
In the Land of Rivers, when Fujiwara Tetsuya and Sakumo Hatake learned of the Senju Clan's disbandment, learned that Orochimaru had been severely injured and comatose in his efforts to resist the Third Kazekage and Chiyo, and learned that… Tsunade, now the sole surviving member of the Senju Clan, had once again departed for the Land of Rain, they subconsciously opened their mouths… Strictly speaking, these events absolutely defied everyone's imagination.
Even Fujiwara Tetsuya, as a transmigrator, had never expected… this day to arrive so quickly.
"Hokage-sama… this move was truly a bad one!"
"That Danzo fellow, even after staying on the northern front of the Land of Rain for so long, he's still not honest enough. It seems… that old man Ōnoki didn't put enough pressure on him."
As Konoha's foremost expert in internal strife, Fujiwara Tetsuya didn't even need to think to know the answer: the matter of Senju Nawaki was definitely related to Danzo.
At this moment, Fujiwara Tetsuya finally understood why Kato Dan had so resolutely followed Tsunade back to Konoha.
It turned out that behind this matter, there was such a secret… Kato Dan hadn't told them.
However, although Kato Dan was devoted to Tsunade and prepared to face the storm, in the vortex of this matter, both Kato Dan and the Shinobi Clan behind him seemed too small and powerless.
"Hey, Tetsuya, watch what you say… If your words just now reached the ears of the higher-ups…"
Inside the tent, Sakumo Hatake looked at the outspoken Fujiwara Tetsuya, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
After all, he was still young!
"Sakumo-senpai, what are you afraid of? After all, it's just the two of us here!"
"Is anyone bold enough to eavesdrop outside?"
"Besides, what I just said, isn't it what you were thinking in your heart?"
"Comparatively, what I do… is called being straightforward, while Sakumo-senpai, you… can only be considered a tsundere, hmm… just like that arrogant brat Kakashi."
As he spoke, Fujiwara Tetsuya looked at Sakumo Hatake with a teasing expression.
However, with his current strength and status, even if it really got out, what could happen?
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was probably hiding somewhere regretting things, upon hearing it… would likely feel even more ashamed, so why would he cause him trouble?
As for Danzo, they were currently in a cooperative relationship… Even if that old schemer Danzo heard it, he probably wouldn't blame him; instead, he would try his best to explain himself in front of him, completely absolving himself of any connection to Senju Nawaki's death.
"Cough~ Tetsuya, it's fine if you make fun of me, but Kakashi… he's still just a child."
"Is that really true, Sakumo-senpai?"
"How about, next time Kakashi's birthday comes around, I give him a gift… to test it out?"
Looking at the relatively serious expression on Sakumo Hatake's face… Fujiwara Tetsuya wasn't sure if, in the original plot, Sakumo Hatake, far away in the Pure Land World, could actually see Kakashi staying up late reading adult books.
Hmm~ If he could see it, that scene would definitely be very interesting.
"Cough~ This matter… this matter!"
Recalling Kakashi's tsundere personality, Sakumo Hatake was momentarily unsure.
"Alright, Sakumo-senpai, this kind of thing… we'll witness it later."
"Right now, what we need to do is something far more important."
Analyzing the current situation, Fujiwara Tetsuya's gaze deepened… Orochimaru was severely injured and comatose, and the western front forces in the Land of Rain had lost more than half their numbers. Even if Tsunade rushed there… she wouldn't be able to reverse this disadvantage.
Defeat, perhaps, was only a matter of time.
Once Konoha's main forces retreated, in the western part of the Land of Rain… Iwagakure would inevitably intensify its offensive, and then Hanzo's stance… "Sakumo-senpai, although our manpower is a bit tight right now, we have no retreat. We must push into the Land of Wind and force the Third Kazekage to return before the situation in the western Land of Rain completely collapses."
"I understand, so… let's prepare for a big fight, Tetsuya kid."
"The upcoming battles will be far more difficult than those in the Land of Rivers."
…In Konoha, the proposal to attack Sunagakure was delivered to Hiruzen Sarutobi in the shortest possible time, escorted by an elite squad.
Looking at the rough plan jointly devised by Sakumo Hatake, Fujiwara Tetsuya… and several commanders on the Land of Rivers front, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly.
Indeed, it was rough… Unlike the Land of Rivers, in the Land of Wind… Sunagakure's trump cards, how much more combat power they could mobilize, everything was unknown.
Therefore, neither Fujiwara Tetsuya nor Sakumo Hatake had expended too much effort on this matter.
Instead of spending time, it was better to diligently improve their own strength. Both the One-Tail Jinchuriki and the Third Kazekage and Chiyo, who might quickly return to reinforce, posed immense challenges for them.
"Hiruzen, isn't attacking Sunagakure at this time too risky?"
"You know, the war has continued until now, and Sunagakure still hasn't used the One-Tail Jinchuriki. Once Sunagakure is pushed to the brink and deploys the One-Tail Jinchuriki into battle, the remaining forces under Sakumo's command might all be buried in the Land of Wind."
Looking at the information in her hand, Utatane Koharu's eyes were filled with worry.
"Koharu, what you are worried about is exactly what I am worried about. Before Kushina has fully matured, the One-Tail Jinchuriki is indeed a big problem for us."
"But, we have no choice right now, do we?"
"Once the situation in the Land of Rain collapses, not only will Orochimaru and Tsunade be in a desperate situation, but we… and the entire Land of Fire, will have to face the threats from Sunagakure, Iwagakure… and even Amegakure and Kusagakure Village."
"Sakumo and that Tetsuya kid saw this point, which is why they proposed the plan to attack Sunagakure, risking putting themselves in danger."
Thinking about the internal power struggles among the various Shinobi Clans within the Village during the period of the Senju Clan's disbandment, and the increasingly severe situation Konoha faced, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a headache.
If the situation truly deteriorated to the worst possible outcome, then… Konoha might truly have to shed its last drop of blood.
"Send the reply!"
"Their proposal… I agree to it."
"The Village will quickly requisition a batch of ninja supplies and a small number of personnel to support the front lines…"
"Tell Sakumo, and that Tetsuya kid… the future of the Village is temporarily entrusted to them."
"Also, Koharu… you go to the Shimura Clan later and ask Danzo when he plans to keep hiding."
"If he still cares about the Village, and about me… tell him to hurry up and get to the northern front of the Land of Rain."
"The pressure from Iwagakure… is coming!"
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