Chapter 1002

"But the land of the Land of Rivers itself is mostly plains, and the Land of Rivers can be considered relatively vast among small countries."

"As long as Sunagakure can gain control of the Land of Rivers, the food shortage problem in the Land of Wind will be significantly improved."

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Hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke's words, the Third Kazekage's fists clenched slightly.

In fact, Chiyo's previous insistence on launching a war against Konoha was actually to gain control of the Land of Rivers and expand the living space for the Land of Wind.

Sunagakure's covetousness for the Land of Rivers could be seen by anyone with a discerning eye. It is extremely normal for Mizunuki Ryosuke to use the Land of Rivers to attract Sunagakure.

But all this is based on a premise: Sunagakure must defeat Konoha to seize control of the Land of Rivers from Konoha.

"The Land of Rivers, I naturally want it."

"But at the moment, Sunagakure has just been defeated, and everything is waiting to be done. I am afraid we don't have the ability to send troops to attack Konoha."

Hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke's words, although a hint of hesitation flashed in the Third Kazekage's eyes, he finally shook his head and rejected Mizunuki Ryosuke's proposal.

The Third Kazekage's refusal seems unexpected, but it is actually reasonable.

If there were no iron sand trade, the Third Kazekage would definitely spare no cost to seize the Land of Rivers in order to gain living space.

But the emergence of the iron sand trade gave the Third Kazekage a new choice.

Just as he said, the Land of Wind has just been defeated in the war with Konoha, and now it really needs some time to recuperate.

Furthermore, if the Third Kazekage really wanted to seize the Land of Rivers, he would have fully supported Chiyo when she took action against Konoha, so how could the current situation appear?

Plus, this Third Kazekage is still young at the moment, so he naturally won't be in a hurry.

Mizunuki Ryosuke understands where the crux of this Third Kazekage, who is jokingly called "Miner Kazekage" in Sunagakure, lies.

Although the other party looks flamboyant, he is unexpectedly a steady person.

However, Mizunuki Ryosuke had anticipated this, and he was not discouraged.

In terms of steadiness, is there anyone in the ninja world steadier than him?

"This kind of person," no one understands better than him.

Since ancient times, persuading others is nothing more than relying on two things, the so-called "carrot" and "stick."

Now the carrot has been given, and the next step should be to give the Third Kazekage a head-on blow. ===== CHAPTER 1004 =====