At that time, would Kumogakure, Sunagakure, and Hidden Mist seize the opportunity to ally with Iwagakure, which would be seeking revenge for the Third Tsuchikage, and attack Konoha, or would they have their own designs on Iwagakure?
There were simply too many uncertain factors involved.
If Konoha had allies among the Four Great Shinobi Villages, there wouldn't be so many concerns.
Konoha's strength could handle fighting two opponents, but three would be a bit strained, and four might lead to severe damage and countless casualties.
It would take many years for the war to end and for recovery to begin.
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi truly felt as if he was surrounded by enemies everywhere he looked.
"You haven't given up yet..."
Orochimaru looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi speechlessly. She had thought her dear Hiruzen Sensei had long given up on the idea of her becoming the Fourth Hokage, never expecting he still hadn't.
I thought we were Ninja fighting a war?
What's wrong with me ambushing someone?
Surely, the Ninja World wouldn't spread tales like, 'The Third Hokage's disciple, during a confrontation between the Third Hokage and Third Tsuchikage, used despicable means to ambush the Third Tsuchikage, leading to his death!'
If I really killed Ōnoki like that, many people might even consider me a hero, right?
Wouldn't I then be forced into becoming the Fourth Hokage?
Thinking about it that way, Hiruzen Sensei actually saved me!
But if I became the Fourth Hokage, whenever someone mentioned me... Fourth Hokage Orochimaru?
The one who used despicable means to ambush and kill the Third Tsuchikage?
Be very careful of her despicable methods!
Hiruzen Sensei, you're quite the schemer!
Your abacus beads are practically hitting me in the face!
However, if Ōnoki dies, what Kumogakure, Sunagakure, and Hidden Mist would do is an unknown. Would they attack Konoha when Iwagakure and Konoha are locked in a death struggle, or would they attack Iwagakure?
Thinking about it this way, everywhere I look, it's all enemies. If I'm not careful, I'll be ganged up on.
Senju Hashirama, look what you've left for future generations!
One day, I'll drag you out and whip your corpse!
"Hiruzen Sensei, instead of focusing on me, why not..."
Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya, who was watching the show from the side, "I think Jiraiya is quite suitable. If not, Lord Danzo could also work, and Lord Koharu and Lord Homura could also barely manage."
"No, no, no, I can't do it! I really can't!"
Jiraiya hadn't expected to be dragged into the drama while watching. He shook his head repeatedly.
Are you kidding? He still had to find the Child of Prophecy who would bring change to the Ninja World!
Even if he couldn't find him, he still didn't want to be Hokage.
Hokage?
That exhausting job? No way!
The Konoha Ninja watched them in shock, vaguely guessing what they were discussing.
That was the position of Hokage!
Lord Orochimaru, are you really not considering it?
They had heard about Lord Orochimaru's latest research, which was truly a rebirth for disabled Ninja!
Meanwhile, in the Land of Fire, Konoha, Command Center.
"Yangyan Village?"
Danzo Shimura looked at the intelligence report from his Root Ninja, finding it incomprehensible. He felt an itch in his nose and couldn't help but sneeze.
Konoha and Yangyan Village had always maintained a peaceful coexistence. For Yangyan Village to send Ninja into the Land of Fire at this time clearly indicated they were targeting Konoha.
If it were one of the three great Shinobi Villages, that would be understandable, but Yangyan Village was a small, not very powerful Shinobi Village. How dare they attack Konoha? Who gave them the courage?
"Yangyan Village, I remember, is a Ninja Village in the deep mountains of the Mountain Country, Danzo. Let me see."
Utatane Koharu saw the puzzled expression on Danzo Shimura's face and reached out, wanting to see the scroll in his hand.
"Koharu, you and Homura take a look. Yangyan Village suddenly sent Ninja into the Land of Fire, clearly targeting Konoha."
Danzo Shimura said, handing the scroll to Utatane Koharu.
Utatane Koharu read it, then handed the scroll to Homura Mitokado.
"I remember Konoha accepted many commissions from the Mountain Country not long ago. Is it possible the problem lies there?"
Homura Mitokado pondered for a moment, recalling that Konoha had previously received a commission from the Daimyo of the Mountain Country, and Orochimaru was the one who went to execute the mission.
"The Mountain Country has a Ninja Village but commissioned Konoha, which is enough to explain the problem. The Daimyo of the Mountain Country doesn't trust Yangyan Village..."
Utatane Koharu speculated on Yangyan Village's intentions in sending Ninja to attack Konoha, considering one possibility.
"Could it be to prove something to the Daimyo of the Mountain Country?"
"Who cares about proving anything? They're almost at our doorstep!"
Danzo Shimura stood up. Yangyan Village's arrival was a good thing; he had long grown tired of sitting in the command center and finally had an excuse to leave this wretched place.
"I'll handle the Yangyan Village Ninja. Koharu, Homura, you two stay in the command center."
With that, Danzo Shimura didn't wait for their reply. His figure distorted and vanished.
Does he really need to use Body Flicker Technique and Genjutsu?
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado looked at the spot where Danzo Shimura had disappeared.
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