Chapter 718

He would never let such a thing happen to him!

Things have reached this point, and it can be considered to have completely come to an end.

From the ending, there is still a clear gap between people.

Especially because of the gap in "experience," the young generation of ninjas who lack honing has a "qualitative" gap with the older generation of ninjas who have been through many storms in their ability to see the essence of problems.

From the current performance of Huang Tu and Bee compared to the Third Raikage Ai and the Third Tsuchikage Onoki, it is enough to see a glimpse.

Bee, who experienced the whole event and knew most of the intelligence and inside information, still doesn't understand why he had to hand over the "victory in hand."

Nor does he understand why Iwagakure, which had already been completely defeated, was qualified to retreat with a "draw"?

And the Third Raikage, who had just arrived and only heard a few words, could agree to Mizunuki Ryosuke's request without hesitation.

This is the gap in experience and vision.

And all of this, which seems to be "playing riddles," is the true content and essence of this war.

The reason Bee doesn't understand is just that he hasn't seen the actual form clearly.

So-called, soldiers have no constant momentum, water has no constant shape.

The goals and desired results of a war at different stages are different.

At the beginning of the war, Iwagakure's goal was to occupy the Land of Moon, and use the Land of Moon as a springboard to take the opportunity to annex small countries like the Land of Rice and the Land of Frost.

And after launching a blitzkrieg on Kumogakure and successfully occupying the Land of Moon.

Iwagakure's strategic goal became to hold the Land of Moon, consume it with Kumogakure, and completely "digest" the Land of Moon into its own territory.

Until this moment, the advantage had always been in Iwagakure's hands.

Until the Land of Frost incident broke out, under Mizunuki Ryosuke's planning, "Konoha" and "Takigakure" cut off Iwagakure's logistics line.

For a time, Iwagakure suffered from being attacked from both sides.

At this time, if Onoki could make up his mind to retreat, Iwagakure could actually retreat unscathed.

But Onoki was not willing to spit out the meat he had eaten, so his choice was to launch a fast attack on Kumogakure, at the cost of increasing casualties, to reduce consumption and gain time.

At the same time, he let the Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han within Iwagakure go to the Land of Frost to investigate, hoping to solve the logistics problem and restore logistics transportation.

But who would have thought that Han's investigation would be like a meat bun hitting a dog, never to return.

Onoki then realized the seriousness of the problem, understood that it was impossible to restore the supply line, and at the same time, Iwagakure officially determined the existence of the enemy "Konoha."

And at this time, Kumogakure's strategic goal had changed from occupying the Land of Moon to being able to retreat unscathed.

Due to the fear of being attacked by Konoha and Kumogakure from both sides, Onoki's decision was to fight Kumogakure to the death, forcing Kumogakure to let go with casualties, and at the same time make Kumogakure and Konoha feel wary.

And he formulated an attack plan against the Third Raikage, transferring Roshi from Iwagakure village to the front line.

Logically speaking, as long as Onoki's plan had no problems, but this precisely became the "biggest problem."

Because from beginning to end, the conflict between Konoha and Iwagakure was actually a play directed by Mizunuki Ryosuke.

Iwagakure's true enemy was not Konoha of the Land of Fire, but Kirigakure of the Land of Water.

Therefore, this plan, which seemed to have no problems, actually had problems at the root.

Immediately after, the war broke out, and everything was developing in an orderly manner according to Iwagakure's original "plan."

Just when Iwagakure was about to succeed, Mizunuki Ryosuke arrived in time.

With the fall of Roshi, the capture of the Four-Tails, and even Tsuchikage Onoki falling into Mizunuki Ryosuke's hands.

At this time, Iwagakure had already completely failed.

And Iwagakure's strategic goal also shifted again at this time.

From: how to retreat unscathed, to: how to minimize losses.

Not only Iwagakure, from this moment on, Kumogakure's initial strategic goal, which was: "drive Iwagakure out of the Land of Moon," had been achieved.

Because Iwagakure's defeat was set, at this time Kumogakure's entire strategic goal had undergone major changes.

In other words, the thinking of Kumogakure's power holders should shift from "now" to the grasp of the "future" situation.

To be more specific, after this war ends, how can Kumogakure obtain the greatest benefits?

And Bee's problem lies here; his thinking still stays on the "opponent" Iwagakure, not knowing that Iwagakure has already lost at this moment, and the situation is completely different.

Suppose we follow Bee's idea and kill Iwagakure all, what will happen?

First of all, the ten thousand Iwagakure ninjas on the battlefield will counterattack; with the cooperation of Kirigakure and Kumogakure, Iwagakure will definitely lose, that's correct.

But Kumogakure will inevitably pay casualties and costs.

The total annihilation of Iwagakure ninjas will inevitably lead to the comprehensive weakening of Iwagakure.

At that time, who will be the biggest beneficiary?

You think it will be Kumogakure? Wrong, of course, it's a big mistake!

At this time, Kumogakure has already consumed too much strength and has no ability to invade the territory of the Land of Earth.

Taking a step back, even if Kumogakure has the ability to invade the territory of the Land of Earth.

But from a geopolitical perspective, Kumogakure, which is separated from Iwagakure by three small countries, is far less close than Sunagakure of the Land of Wind and Konoha of the Land of Fire.

At that time, who do you say will benefit?

Especially Konoha, whose strength is already terrifying; at that time, the already weak Kumogakure, in the war of dividing Iwagakure, how could it compete with Konoha?

And when Konoha or Sunagakure completely swallows and digests the Land of Earth, guess who is next?

You wouldn't pin all your hopes on so-called "peace" and "ally" relationships, would you?

To forge iron, one must be strong oneself; who would pin their own life and death on the alms of others?

Therefore, being able to get huge war reparations from the Land of Earth is enough for Kumogakure.

What Kumogakure needs to maintain now is the balanced situation of the entire "ninja world situation."

To put it this way, Kumogakure's opponent has also changed.

And since Iwagakure has lost, then who is Kumogakure's opponent?

The result is naturally self-evident; from a geopolitical point of view, Konoha, which borders Kumogakure, and even Kirigakure overseas, are very likely to be Kumogakure's "next opponent." ===== CHAPTER 720 =====