Chapter 237

As for the Third Kazekage's petty and ridiculous working and mining, it was not worth mentioning.

And what Chiyo didn't know was that after the Hidden Sand high-level war meeting, a Hidden Sand high-level official secretly released a golden eagle.

This golden eagle was a summoning beast used to deliver intelligence, which would take the intelligence to where it should go.

Looking at the golden eagle flying far away, this Hidden Sand high-level official wiped the sweat from his forehead, looked around sneakily, and after confirming that there was no one around, left the place silently.

And the east where the golden eagle flew was the direction of the Land of Fire.

Land of Fire, Hidden Leaf.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the intelligence on the table, took a puff of the pipe in his hand, and a cold look flashed in his eyes.

The Hidden Sand chose to rob a burning house; this move was already in Sarutobi Hiruzen's expectation.

To this, Sarutobi Hiruzen also had a plan long ago.

"Sakumo, this battle will be the battle that makes you famous in the ninja world."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said to Hatake Sakumo behind him with a smile, and Hatake Sakumo, who had long known about Sarutobi Hiruzen's arrangement, also had a flash of excitement in his eyes.

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

"I will definitely not live up to your expectations!"

Hatake Sakumo answered Sarutobi Hiruzen seriously, his tone full of determination.

"Very good..."

Seeing this, a flash of profundity appeared in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.

Taking advantage of this ninja world war, Sarutobi Hiruzen would also completely establish his prestige within the Hidden Leaf Village; after this war, no one would be able to shake the Third Hokage's prestige!

This! Was Sarutobi Hiruzen's pursuit!

Let him see who could laugh until the end of this ninja world war.

Land of Lightning, Raikage's office.

At this moment, the Third Raikage chose to receive Momochi Zabuza with the highest standard of courtesy, completely different from his previous attitude.

As the saying goes, different times call for different measures.

Previously, when Momochi Zabuza came to deliver the letter, the Third Raikage's attitude was very cold, and his attitude toward cooperation with the Hidden Mist was very indifferent.

But now, the Hidden Rock used the method of "openly repairing the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang" to suddenly declare war on the Hidden Cloud.

For the Third Raikage, the value of this olive branch from the Hidden Mist immediately began to double.

The Land of Moon could not be lost for the Land of Lightning.

But now, on the side of the Land of Fire, the Hidden Leaf, which had originally formed an alliance with the Hidden Cloud, was overwhelmed and completely unable to support the Hidden Cloud.

And the Hidden Cloud was caught in a weak state because of its own problems, and was pinched by the Hidden Rock.

Battles between Great Nations are not like those between small nations, which can be fought or stopped at will.

Since the Hidden Rock has chosen to take action, it will inevitably not give up halfway; it is foreseeable that this will be a protracted war.

And the longer the war drags on, the more intense the test of the country's foundation, strength, and resilience will be.

In the short term, both sides may have their own victories and defeats, but over a long period of time, the gap between the two sides will be constantly smoothed out until it finally evolves into a situation of mutual consumption.

And under the war launched by the Hidden Rock with long-term planning, the Hidden Cloud's disadvantages are not just being caught off guard.

The Hidden Cloud, which previously thought it was worry-free, not only did not detect and prepare for the Hidden Rock's surprise attack, but also did not reserve enough strategic materials.

Once the war starts in this situation, it won't be long before the Hidden Cloud's material reserves are consumed; losing important war materials such as medical and weapons, the Hidden Cloud will inevitably be unable to continue in this battle, so if the Hidden Cloud doesn't want to lose, it can only seek a solution.

And Momochi Zabuza, the Hidden Mist envoy who had previously visited the Hidden Cloud, was the only glimmer of hope for the Hidden Cloud at the moment.

"Greetings, Raikage-sama."

Once familiar, twice familiar, with the experience of meeting the Third Kazekage, Momochi Zabuza said to the Third Raikage in front of him meticulously.

"Ambassador Momochi, please sit."

The Third Raikage said politely to Momochi Zabuza, his tone full of importance.

Hearing this, Momochi Zabuza didn't dwell on it too much and sat directly in front of the Third Raikage.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the air was slightly awkward.

After all, before, the Third Raikage had just flatly rejected the alliance provided by the Hidden Mist; now that the Hidden Cloud was suffering from war, if he were to bring up the old matter again, it would seem a bit too opportunistic.

"Raikage-sama, I wonder how you have considered the alliance proposed by the Hidden Mist before? (chcc)"

Seeing this, Momochi Zabuza didn't dwell on everything before, but took the lead in giving the Third Raikage a step down.

Hearing this, a flash of complexity appeared in the Third Raikage's eyes; he didn't expect Momochi Zabuza to be so ungrudging.

"To tell you the truth, you probably know the situation of the Hidden Cloud right now."

"The Hidden Cloud really needs this alliance right now."

The Third Raikage didn't hide it, but instead spoke openly and honestly, without putting on any Raikage airs.

What is given is peach, what is reported is plum.

Face is mutual; since Momochi Zabuza is ungrudging, the Third Raikage naturally won't be arrogant.

"The Hidden Mist's attitude toward cooperation with the Hidden Cloud has always remained unchanged."

"You can rest assured about this."

"After concluding the alliance, the Hidden Mist will still provide material support to the Hidden Cloud at the previous price."

"And at the right time, the Hidden Mist will also provide combat support to the Hidden Cloud."

Momochi Zabuza said all the conditions of the Hidden Mist in one breath, and his words made the Third Raikage's expression change again.

It wasn't that the conditions proposed by Momochi Zabuza were harsh, but rather that they were a bit too generous.

After all, times have changed; now the Hidden Cloud is dragged into the quagmire of war, and the importance of these war materials to the Hidden Cloud has risen sharply.

The Third Raikage had also prepared for the Hidden Mist to raise the price on the spot, but he didn't expect the Hidden Mist to maintain its previous attitude, which made the Third Raikage a bit moved.

"Since the Hidden Mist is willing to do this, I naturally have nothing to say."

"It's not that I don't know what's good for me, it's just that I'm curious about one thing."

"What is the Hidden Mist's purpose in being willing to extend a helping hand to the Hidden Cloud like this?"

Moved is moved, but some things, as the highest military leader of the Land of Lightning, the Third Raikage had to figure out.

He asked Momochi Zabuza with burning eyes, his eyes full of inquiry.

There is no free lunch in the world; he was certain that the Fourth Mizukage of the Hidden Mist must have some desire for the Hidden Cloud by doing this.

"You don't have to worry."

"Mizukage-sama told me before leaving."

"The reason why the Hidden Mist is willing to always treat the Hidden Cloud with a kind attitude is just to get the Hidden Cloud's friendship."

"If you have to say what the Hidden Mist needs from the Hidden Cloud, it's probably that it needs a favor from Raikage-sama."

Momochi Zabuza said slowly, his voice neither hurried nor slow, but such a reply shocked the Third Raikage greatly.

"A favor..."

"So that's it."

The Third Raikage muttered to himself, then revealed a look of realization, and a smile appeared on his rough and majestic face.

"Then this alliance, I agree to it as the Third Raikage!"

The Third Raikage said very seriously, his eyes full of determination.

"Since that's the case, why don't you write a letter."

"State the Hidden Cloud's attitude, so I can take it back to the Hidden Mist and reply to Mizukage-sama."

Momochi Zabuza said neither humble nor arrogant, his attitude was measured.

"Good!"

Seeing this, the Third Raikage agreed generously.