Chapter 493: Ohnoki: Delaying the Battle

Konoha not wanting to see another tailed beast in the Kumogami Village is different from Konoha standing up against its allies.

"As for Konoha...I will find a way."

Oonoki pondered for a moment and gave an uncertain answer.

Because he couldn't be sure whether Konoha would stand up firmly and oppose it.

This kind of thing is too mysterious.

Damn the Third Hokage!!

It’s all your fault.

When Ōnoki thought about the fact that he chose the Cloud Village as his ally instead of the Iwa Village, he felt extremely angry.

Didn’t Hinata Shizuka explain the interests involved to you?

You even chose the Cloud Village. You must be crazy.

Considering that the Third Hokage had retired, Ohnoki felt a little relieved.

The subsequent actions of the Iwagakure caused all the people in the ninja world who were paying attention to the war to sprain their backs.

After the decision was made at the high-level meeting, Ōnoki decisively ordered the withdrawal of troops.

When the ninjas of Iwagakure withdrew from the battlefield in the Land of Lightning, everyone thought that Iwagakure had admitted defeat.

The next step should be the negotiation phase with the Cloud Village. It will depend on how much flesh and blood the Cloud Village can cut off from the Iwagakure.

Even the Cloud Ninja Village itself thinks so.

You, the Iwagakure, have withdrawn your troops. That must mean you've admitted defeat in the war. All we have to do is wait for negotiations.

Don't worry about the rest.

So the Third Raikage waited and waited, and when he became a little impatient, the Iwagakure still showed no intention of sending an envoy group to the Kumogakure.

"What do you think Ohnoki is trying to do?"

Tsunade's face was full of suspicion. This was very wrong. "They ordered the withdrawal of the troops and evacuated the village's ninjas from the battlefield in the Land of Lightning, but they did not send an envoy group to the Cloud Ninja Village for negotiations. Then why did they withdraw the troops?"

"Is there a possibility that...?"

Jingyi probably guessed what Oonoki was thinking.

"what?"

Tsunade looked at him confused.

Jingyi said uncertainly:

"I guess the Iwagakure knew they couldn't win this war, but if they retreated like this, they wouldn't be able to explain to the villagers. So they took advantage of the opportunity when the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Lao Shi, was captured to withdraw all the ninjas in the village back to the Land of Earth."

"And then?" Tsunade blinked.

"And that's it. The Iwagakure only withdrew its troops, but it didn't admit defeat. Why should it send an envoy group to the Kumogakure to negotiate? It doesn't make sense."

"Forehead........"

Tsunade was stunned.

How can you play like this?

Under normal circumstances, withdrawing troops means admitting failure of the war, but the move by the Iwagakure is somewhat confusing.

After the withdrawal of troops, there was no other movement. There was no such thing as an envoy group.

There was no other movement after the withdrawal, and no envoys were sent for negotiations. This is equivalent to saying, I withdrew my troops, but I do not admit defeat in the war, and your Cloud Ninja Village is not the winner.

Most importantly, the withdrawal of troops does not mean the end of the war.

As long as my Iwagakure does not admit defeat, your Kumogakure will never be the winner.

Damn, this move feels like a rogue move.

The kind that leaves you with no solution at all.

Tsunade was directly shocked by Oonoki's action.

"Isn't Ohnoki afraid that the Third Raikage will get angry and send people to attack the Land of Earth?"

This kind of rogue behavior will make people very angry.

Not to mention that the Third Raikage was not a good-tempered person. When he came to his senses, he would definitely be furious.

Jingyi also felt that Ohnoki's operation was amazing. He could even play rogue and leave you speechless.

"Since the Iwagakure dares to do this, they are definitely not afraid of the Kumogakure attacking their homeland. The Kumogakure is now unable to launch a large-scale war. Moreover, the battle line of attacking the Land of Earth is too long, which will not benefit the Kumogakure in any way. To put it bluntly, if Ohnoki is pushed too far, he can destroy their supply lines."

Once Ōnoki Shin did this, the Kumogakure Village would be unable to do anything to him.

Tsunade couldn't help but swear: "Isn't this old man Ohnoki afraid that the Third Raikage will really force the Four-Tails to stay?"

Jingyi, who was sitting on the sofa, adjusted her sitting position:

"This is where Ohnoki is smart, because he knows that the Sand Village and the Mist Village will not allow this to happen. Even in the end, we in Konoha will stand up and oppose it."

First drag it out and slowly wear down the patience of the Cloud Village, and then resort to negotiations. This way you can minimize your losses and bring back the village's tailed beast.

Tsunade: “………”

I'm impressed.

Fortunately, the Sand Village did not do this at the beginning, otherwise the Third Hokage and his men would have been so angry that they would have died.

Wait, the Iwagakure dares to do this because it has the confidence, but the Sand Village can't. You dare to act like a rogue like this right next to Konoha and the Land of Fire? You are probably just putting pressure on yourself.

It is difficult for the Cloud Ninja Village to attack the mainland of the Land of Earth, but what about Konoha?

It would be too easy for Konoha to attack the main body of the Wind Country. It would even be a problem for them to just run to the Sand Village and drop bombs.

The same rogue tactics could be used by Ōnoki, but not by the Third Kazekage.

The Kumogami Village had no way to stop the Iwagakure from doing this, and could only watch helplessly, or be furious and at most retaliate in various ways.

If the Sand Village does this, they will definitely be beaten to a pulp.

Bullshit withdrawal of troops does not mean defeat. If you have the guts, try saying it again. If you try, you will die.

"Ha ha ha ha........"

As if he recalled the scene of the Third Raikage's rage in his mind, Jingyi couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Tsunade was also amused.

It was unfortunate for the Third Raikage to encounter such a mortal enemy.

The Cloud Ninja Village is going to be in trouble now, but being in trouble is just a small matter; being embarrassed is a big deal.

After starting to withdraw troops from the Iwagakure, the Third Raikage made a harsh statement that when the envoys from the Iwagakure arrived, he would teach them a lesson. However, no one showed up no matter how long he waited, and his harsh words became nothing more than empty talk.

No normal person can stand such stimulation.

What's more, as the leader of the Cloud Village, the Third Raikage still has to maintain his reputation.

Not only did Ohnoki step on the Third Raikage's face and rub it hard with the sole of his shoe, he also spat at it after he was done.

"When will your plan start?"

Tsunade remembered that Shizuka said that after the war, people from all villages would be invited to come to Konoha and then Uchiha Madara's conspiracy would be exposed.

Now that the war is considered to be over, when will the plan be brought forward?

"Not urgent."

Jingyi smiled and shook his head: "My plan can be brought up at any time, don't be too anxious, it's more important to watch the fun now, and wait until the fun in the Rock Village and the Cloud Village is over before we talk about it."

Tsunade: “….”

The Third Raikage is almost pissed off, and you still have the heart to watch the fun?

There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it. After all, the excitement belongs to the Iwagakure and the Kumogakure, and has nothing to do with Konoha. Why can't the people of Konoha just be spectators?

"Old bastard!!"

That's too much! ! !

In the Kumogakure Village, in the Raikage's office, the Third Raikage was so angry that his beard was almost split.