Chapter 748 Stage
A few hundred meters away from the Hokage's home, Magee, the envoy from Sunagakure Village, had left. Tsunade and two advisors were discussing the suggestions of allies.
There was still some time before the Chuunin Exams, and the Suna Ninja suddenly requested that the first and second trials of this year's Joint Chunin Exams be held in the Land of Wind, which made the top management of Konoha Village, who had just started preparations, feel a little strange.
"I never forget my allies who cause trouble. I really love causing trouble for others..."
When Koharu went to bed, he looked down on the rebellious Suna Ninja, and Mito Kadeni didn't like to deal with the aggressive Suna Ninja.
"Our neighbor to the west, when did we not regain a little strength and then think about attacking everywhere?"
The old-fashioned old people are a little tired of the repeated tossing. They maintain a conservative attitude and try not to change. That is what they want.
It's really uncomfortable for Suna Ninja to like to toss so much.
Tsunade crossed her arms and leaned on the chair. After thinking for a while, she said:
"Logically speaking, our cooperation is quite smooth. Joining forces to suppress Iwagakure Village, and then win over the Mist Ninja to block the aggressive Cloud Ninja in the Kingdom of Thunder will also be very beneficial to the Sand Ninja..."
Some changes are not important. What matters is whether Sunagakure Village has reconsidered its alliance with Konoha Village and whether it has the idea of breaking the existing order.
The Joint Chuunin Examination is not a trivial matter. It was originally just a stage for Konohagakure and Sunagakure Village to fight openly and secretly, and to attract a group of allies to show their strength and heritage.
This year, with the participation of Kumogakure and Iwagakure, as well as the Kirigakure who symbolically sent manpower, it can be regarded as the most spectacular event in the ninja world.
In an era when there are no global events such as public events, sports events, and entertainment stars that the entire ninja world pays attention to, the influence of this joint chuunin exam will far exceed that of previous ones.
There is a lack of cultural activities and almost no sports events. This is not just a problem for the Kingdom of Wind. The situation of other major countries and major ninja villages is not much better than that of Suna Shinobi.
Especially the third public competition will definitely attract the attention of most of the "financiers" in the ninja world, and there will definitely be many daimyo and nobles coming to watch.
This is a great opportunity to showcase the image and strength of the Leaf Village. Of course, the Leaf Village is not willing to let it go. Even if the first and second trials are just early selections, they cannot be ignored.
It is no small matter for the five major ninja villages to gather together with their allies. In the past, the only force that could host such a large scene was the neutral Iron Kingdom, and only the Leaf Village had this prestige.
The influence of Sunagakure Village, which is located in the southwest, is still far behind.
"Gaara, who has just taken power, and Daimaru, who has obviously suppressed internal dissatisfaction, have joined forces. The former maintains order internally, and the latter develops externally. There has been no problem. This time, it should not be so unwise to want to do something like this on such an occasion. stir up trouble……"
Tsunade looked at Mito Monohar with a searching look. He might be able to find out something as he was in charge of some areas of intelligence and diplomacy.
Unfortunately, Tsunade was disappointed by Mito Katoyan's reaction.
"There is some information, but I don't know the core, and I can't find the thread that connects the motives..."
The old-fashioned old man who paused for a moment looked unashamed, adjusted the frame of his glasses on the bridge of his nose, and said seriously,
"The Suna Ninja's information is not strictly guarded against us, but the key points are secrets that only a few people know. Even if you want to find out the information, there is no way to do it! For example, the Sunagakure Village Puppet Master Group, we in Konoha Village are continuously attacking No talent can be found within its ranks. In such an unfamiliar professional field, the best spies can only become dispensable apprentices!"
It seems that he has received a lot of blows in the past year or so, and Mito Menyan did not shy away from exposing his shortcomings:
"Even if a blueprint is placed in front of them, the Konoha ninjas lack the ability to judge the value. There is no chance to place people around the Kazekage Godaime and Daimaru..."
The reality is so embarrassing. The puppet master of Sand Hidden Village is a headache on the battlefield. In the past two years, it seems that the accumulation of technology has reached a certain critical point, resulting in a leap from quantitative change to qualitative change. In the past, I could still learn I only scratched the surface, but now I can’t even grasp the core theory.
"Puppet Master..."
The corner of Tsunade's eyebrows couldn't help but beat a few times.
"Take your time and continue to strengthen cooperation in the future. Konoha ninjas are no stupider than Suna ninjas and can always learn! What we are discussing today is not this, but the joint chuunin exam..."
As long as the crucial third test is held in Konoha Village, it doesn't matter if allies take over the other two tests. The key is that Tsunade and the advisers don't like the feeling that the situation is out of control.
While several people were talking, there was a knock on the office door, and Nara Shikaku, who was rarely drunk, walked in.
"What was the outcome of your discussion?"
Tsunade asked slightly hopefully.
After saluting respectfully, Nara Shikaku opened the document in his hand and explained item by item:
"The document of Sunagakure Village, according to the ninjas who have recently visited Sunagakure Village, what they saw, heard and felt, especially the Jounin Sarutobi Asuma and Aburame Shimi judged that the changes related to the Joint Chunin Examination, It's probably because of internal disagreements..."
"Civil unrest? It shouldn't be!"
Tsunade still trusts the judgment of her "think tank", but this conclusion seems to be somewhat different from the impression given by Sunagakure Village now.
Nara Shikaku affirmed with great confidence:
"Now the sand ninja have no motive to cause trouble. They don't have time to tap their internal potential. They don't have time to digest the newly developed land. They are not stupid enough to make enemies everywhere..."
"That makes sense!"
Mito Menyan nodded, seeming to remember something.
"Whenever a village begins to change between old and new, it is the time to re-divide the sphere of influence. Especially when the Fifth Kazekage comes to power, it doesn't seem to go smoothly..."
More than ten years ago, the election of the Fourth Hokage in Konoha Village also caused a big disturbance, and the final result ended with Orochimaru being expelled.
Gaara's authority is growing, but his position is not necessarily stable. There are many Suna ninjas who are dissatisfied, and most of the few die-hards who hate Rasa and Gaara are still alive. These are hidden dangers that cannot be ignored.
"It would be understandable if we take this opportunity to draw out the opposition and wipe them out in one fell swoop! Even if the opponent cannot hide and successfully holds the Joint Chuunin Exam, Gaara's status will be unshakable!"
The Joint Chuunin Exam is the last chance for some people. Gaara and Daimaru have prepared the stage, waiting for some people to perform on the stage.
"Will it affect the third trial?"
It's okay to go with the flow and let Suna Ninja get what he wants, but it can't affect the arrangements of Konoha Village. In the "Konoha Collapse Plan", Konoha Village also suffered a big loss. The third generation of Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, both died in the battle. It needs to re-establish its prestige. Yeah, it's not just Gaara.
