Chapter 448

And what Chiyo did not know was that after the war meeting of Sunagakure's high-level officials, a Sunagakure high-level official secretly released a golden eagle.

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

Gazing at the golden eagle flying far away, this Sunagakure 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 exactly the direction of the Land of Fire.

Land of Fire, Konoha.

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

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

Regarding 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 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 trace of depth flashed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.

Taking advantage of this Ninja World War, Sarutobi Hiruzen would also completely establish his prestige within Konoha village; after this great war, no one would be able to shake the Third Hokage's prestige!

This! Was Sarutobi Hiruzen's pursuit!

Let him see who can laugh to the end of this Ninja World War.

Land of Lightning, Raikage's office.

At this moment, the Third Raikage chose to treat 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 Kirigakure was very indifferent.

But now, Iwagakure used the method of secretly crossing the Chencang to suddenly declare war on Kumogakure.

For the Third Raikage, the value of this olive branch from Kirigakure immediately began to multiply.

The Land of Moon cannot be lost for the Land of Lightning.

But now, on the side of the Land of Fire, Konoha, which originally concluded an alliance with Kumogakure, was overwhelmed and completely unable to support Kumogakure.

And Kumogakure was caught in weakness because of its own problems and was pinched by Iwagakure.

Battles between Great Nations are not like those between small nations, where they fight and stop as they please.

Since Iwagakure has chosen to take action, it will inevitably not give up halfway; it can be foreseen that this will be a protracted war.

And the longer the war drags on, the stronger the test for the foundation, strength, and resilience of the country.

In a short period of time, 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 erased until it finally evolves into a situation of mutual consumption.

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

Kumogakure, which previously thought it was safe and secure, not only did not notice or prepare for Iwagakure's surprise attack, but also did not reserve enough strategic materials.

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

And Momochi Zabuza, the Kirigakure envoy who previously visited Kumogakure, is Kumogakure's only glimmer of hope at the moment.

"Greetings, Raikage-sama."

Once familiar, having had 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 did not struggle too much and sat directly in front of the Third Raikage.

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

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

"Raikage-sama, I wonder how you have considered the alliance previously proposed by Kirigakure? (chcc)"

Seeing this, Momochi Zabuza did not stick to everything before, but took the lead in giving the Third Raikage a step down.

Hearing this, a trace of complexity flashed in the Third Raikage's eyes; he did not expect Momochi Zabuza to be so ungrudging.

"To tell you the truth, you probably know the situation of Kumogakure at the moment."

"Kumogakure really needs this alliance now."

The Third Raikage did not hide it, but instead spoke openly and honestly, without putting on any Raikage airs.

The so-called "throw a peach, report with a plum."

Face is mutual; since Momochi Zabuza is ungrudging, the Third Raikage naturally will not be arrogant.

"Kirigakure's attitude toward cooperation with Kumogakure has never changed."

"You can rest assured about this."

"After concluding the alliance, Kirigakure will still provide material support to Kumogakure at the previous price."

"And at the right time, Kirigakure will also provide combat power support to Kumogakure."

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

It was not that the conditions proposed by Momochi Zabuza were harsh, but rather a bit too generous.

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

The Third Raikage had long been prepared for Kirigakure to raise the price on the spot at this time, but he did not expect that Kirigakure had maintained its previous attitude, which made the Third Raikage a bit moved.

"Since Kirigakure is willing to do so, 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."

"Kirigakure is willing to lend a helping hand to Kumogakure like this, what is it for?"

Being moved is being moved, but some things, as the highest military leader of the Land of Lightning, the Third Raikage must figure out.

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

There is no free lunch in the world; he is sure that Kirigakure's Fourth Mizukage doing this must have some desire for Kumogakure.

"You don't have to worry."

"Mizukage-sama told me before I set off."

"The reason why Kirigakure is willing to always treat Kumogakure with a kind attitude is just to gain Kumogakure's friendship."

"If you have to say what Kirigakure desires from Kumogakure, then it is probably needing a favor from Raikage-sama."

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

"A favor..."

"So that's how it is."

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

"Then I accept this alliance in the capacity of the Third Raikage!"

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

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

"State Kumogakure's attitude, so I can take it back to Kirigakure and reply to Mizukage-sama."

Momochi Zabuza said neither humble nor arrogant, his attitude advancing and retreating with evidence.

"Good!"

Seeing this, the Third Raikage agreed heartily.