Actually, Fūmori Masaki was somewhat hesitant about whether to use this mission to take out Kinkaku and Ginkaku, stifling the rebellion that had not yet occurred in the cradle.
This was originally something that shouldn't require hesitation, but Fūmori Masaki felt that the rebellion of Kinkaku and Ginkaku wasn't entirely a bad thing.
After the two countries signed the peace treaty, Kumogakure could end the war without continuing to drain its vitality.
For Konohagakure, it wasn't exactly a good thing, as a militaristic Ninja Village that still retained its strength remained a considerable threat, but it wasn't a bad thing either, because Konohagakure could also withdraw from the Kumogakure battlefield.
If he wanted to maximize benefits, Fūmori Masaki felt that letting Kinkaku and Ginkaku start a rebellion was a better choice.
The rebellion sparked by these two brothers would inevitably cause a civil war in Kumogakure, causing a further weakening of its strength.
Konohagakure could also take the opportunity of assisting Kumogakure in suppressing the rebellion to interfere with Kumogakure's internal situation.
Fūmori Masaki was inclined to let Kinkaku and Ginkaku start the rebellion, but he was afraid that it might backfire, causing Tobirama to die as he did in the manga.
Although he already knew that Kinkaku and Ginkaku would inevitably start a rebellion and Tobirama wouldn't be completely unprepared, he was still a bit worried.
However, to take out Kinkaku and Ginkaku in this mission, Fūmori Masaki only had some confidence.
Just as he said, either take them both out before they could use the Tailed Beast power, or kill neither.
As long as one person erupted with the Nine-Tailed Chakra and entered the second form of the Tailed Beast, it wouldn't be something he could defeat.
Conversely, at the alliance ceremony between the two countries, with the Second Raikage and Tobirama present, even with the Tailed Beast's Chakra, the possibility of victory would be very high.
Fūmori Masaki hadn't decided what method to use yet.
He planned to take it one step at a time and see if there was an opportunity to take out Kinkaku and Ginkaku during this mission.
To deal with Kinkaku and Ginkaku, Fūmori Masaki requested the intelligence from this period and analyzed the combat capabilities of the two people as well as their bodyguards.
At this time, he discovered that the intelligence mentioned that Ginkaku had recently used a fan-shaped ninja tool that could unleash nature transformations of Fire Release and Lightning Release Chakra.
This ninja tool... Fūmori Masaki's eyes widened slightly.
Ah, you mean this one? I heard it's very powerful. Just a light wave, and it can unleash powerful Chakra nature transformations.
Hyūga Kei noticed the content Fūmori Masaki was looking at.
I've never heard of anyone who could create such a ninja tool. Who exactly made it?
Fūmori Masaki knew the true identity of this ninja tool.
It was a treasure tool passed down by the Six Paths Sage, called the basho fan.
It had the same name as a treasure in a novel from the country where the other him lived, but the abilities were completely different.
The function of this basho fan was that even if one did not have the corresponding Chakra nature, one could easily unleash nature transformations of all five Chakra attributes.
On the battlefield, Ginkaku only used Fire Release and Lightning Release nature transformations, so he was mistaken for only being able to use two attributes.
In reality, the basho fan could also use nature transformations of the other three Chakra attributes.
Fūmori Masaki didn't expect that Ginkaku had already started using the inherited six paths treasure tool.
You have to know that they had never used it before.
It is estimated that even Kumogakure hadn't seen the six paths treasure tool.
He felt that the Second Raikage and Tobirama would be killed by these two people, and the five six paths treasure tools that had never been used played a big role.
Not knowing the details of the six paths treasure tools, if used properly, even Hashirama and Uchiha Madara might flip over midway.
However, thinking about it carefully, it was quite normal for Ginkaku to no longer hide the six paths treasure tool.
He had already lost one arm, so unless he learned one-handed seals, he couldn't use any Ninjutsu that required seals.
Since he couldn't learn one-handed seals in a short time, nor could he rely solely on Taijutsu to fight, using the basho fan for long-range strikes was the only way to ensure his combat effectiveness.
According to the intelligence, Kinkaku charged forward in battle, while Ginkaku used the basho fan from behind to support his brother with Ninjutsu.
One far and one near, working in tacit cooperation, they brought a lot of trouble to Konohagakure.
It doesn't even need seals; just injecting Chakra allows for such powerful nature transformation. This kind of ninja tool cannot be made by mortals, Fūmori Masaki said.
Not mortals? Do you mean the one who made this ninja tool is the Six Paths Sage?
Hyūga Kei immediately thought of the name of the Six Paths Sage.
In this world, only the Six Paths Sage could transcend mortals.
It's very possible. Isn't it said that these two people are descendants of the Six Paths Sage? Inuzuka Shigeru said.
After all, the rumor that they devoured Nine-Tailed flesh and blood to obtain Nine-Tailed Chakra is true, so the claim that they are descendants of the Six Paths Sage should also be true.
If it really is a treasure tool made by the Six Paths Sage, it shouldn't just be able to use two Chakra nature transformations, Fūmori Masaki said.
Its power shouldn't stop there; perhaps it can use more nature transformations.
If that's true, that would be terrible, Yamanaka Takuma said with a bitter smile.
Assuming it can use nature transformations of all five Chakra attributes, no matter what Ninjutsu is used, it can use the countering Chakra nature to fight against it.
You guessed right.
Fūmori Masaki silently gave a thumbs up to Yamanaka Takuma's answer in his heart.
The most annoying thing about the basho fan was exactly this.
It was not only powerful, but it could also use the countering Chakra nature at any time—although it couldn't use Yin and Yang Chakra natures, because these two Chakra attributes were very special and couldn't be calculated by common sense, it was meaningless to include them—during the Fourth Ninja World War, Kakuzu's mask monsters were easily destroyed by the basho fan.
We have composite Ninjutsu here. Even if one Chakra nature doesn't work, as long as we alternate smoothly, we can block the fan's attack, Fūmori Masaki said.
Sarutobi Kōnosuke could use Fire Release and Earth Release nature transformations, and Satomi could use Water Release nature transformation.
Fūmori Masaki himself could use Wind Release, but no one could use Lightning Release nature transformation.
However, under the combined power of composite Ninjutsu, even without Lightning Release, they should be able to deal with the basho fan.
Ginkaku's problem was solved.
The rest was Kinkaku.
Among these two brothers, Ginkaku's personality was a bit of a bully.
After his Kotodama was accidentally taken away by Darui, he fearfully begged Ginkaku to save him, and his Kotodama was the name 'Kinkaku'.
It could be seen that Ginkaku was very dependent on his brother.
By comparison, Kinkaku was much more formidable, and his personality was more cruel and tenacious than his younger brother's.
Let me handle Kinkaku alone. Since Ginkaku uses that fan, he won't easily get close. I will hold back Kinkaku, while Ginkaku will be dealt with by Kei, Kōnosuke, and Takuma. Other bodyguards will be dealt with by Satomi and Shigeru. Lisa, prepare to support. Whichever side has a problem, go and take over. Any objections? Fūmori Masaki said.
No, the others said.
Fūmori Masaki nodded and said, Good. Next, let's practice, set some signals and combat methods, which can be used on the battlefield.
After a few days of practice, Fūmori Masaki's squad stepped onto the battlefield.
Compared to others in the squad, Fūmori Masaki and Satomi had not faced such large-scale wars for a long time.
Although there were battles with Kirigakure, due to the terrain, they could only be counted as small-scale operations.
Fortunately, both of their strengths were well-guaranteed, and they quickly re-adapted to the rhythm of the war.
In cooperation with other Ninja squads, Fūmori Masaki, as a Wind Release Ninja, was simply an unstoppable sharp blade, weaving back and forth on the battlefield, and the Kumogakure Ninja squads he encountered were all defeated.
The location Fūmori Masaki chose was where Kinkaku and Ginkaku were more likely to appear.
These two brothers were very high-profile, and it was easier to judge than others.
It didn't take long for the news of Fūmori Masaki's return to the battlefield to reach the ears of Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
Hahaha! After hearing the news, Ginkaku was stunned for a moment, then laughed frantically.
Holding a huge fan in one hand, he swung it forward fiercely, and terrifying flames instantly engulfed a large area of land in front.
Some Konoha Ninja who couldn't dodge in time were swept in and died on the spot.
After venting the anger in his heart, Ginkaku said through gritted teeth, Fūmori Masaki, you brat, you finally came. Don't think about going back this time.
That's right, Ginkaku. Kinkaku on the side didn't have as much emotional excitement as Ginkaku, but cold light flashed in his eyes, and he grinned, No one can be safe and sound after hurting my brother.
After saying that, Kinkaku shouted Follow me to his subordinates and prepared to walk in the direction of Fūmori Masaki.
Seeing his actions, a Kumogakure Ninja hurriedly ran in front of him and said, Lord Kinkaku, you shouldn't leave here. This will affect Lord Raikage's plan.
Get lost! That brat is a student of the Second Hokage and also a Wind Release Ninja. As long as we take him out, we can not only dampen the morale of the Konoha Ninja but also eliminate a major threat. Don't you think this is important? Kinkaku shouted sternly.
But Lord Raikage's plan has a larger strategic goal. Although Fūmori Masaki is important, he is not as important as the plan, the Kumogakure Ninja said.
He also cut off my brother's arm. Just this alone is more important than that so-called plan, Kinkaku said impatiently.
Seeing that the Kumogakure Ninja still wanted to say something, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, and he raised his fist and smashed it into the Kumogakure Ninja's face.
Kinkaku's strength was immense.
The Kumogakure Ninja was immediately dazed, blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, struggling on the ground.
Kinkaku walked away without even looking.
Ginkaku, who followed, looked at this unlucky guy on the ground, chuckled, and stepped hard on his foot.
The Kumogakure Ninja couldn't help but let out a painful cry.
Let me tell you, don't use the Raikage to pressure us. In terms of seniority, Darui is not as good as us, Ginkaku warned, and then followed his brother.
Other Kumogakure Ninjas loyal to Kinkaku and Ginkaku followed one after another.
The rest of the people, although they respected Kinkaku and Ginkaku, also considered the Raikage's thoughts and did not follow.
One person stepped forward to treat the unlucky Kumogakure Ninja, while another went to report to the Second Raikage.
After receiving this news, the Second Raikage was furious.
When the First Raikage was still there, Kinkaku and Ginkaku knew how to restrain themselves a bit.
As a result, after he took office, their behavior became more and more arrogant, ignoring even the battle situation and bringing people out just based on personal grievances.
Moreover, in his view, Fūmori Masaki's actions were unusual, a bit too high-profile, as if it were deliberate.
The Second Raikage, like Tobirama, was a clear-headed leader who was good at planning.
Their thinking occasionally overlapped.
The Second Raikage also knew that Tobirama had the intention to seek peace.
Thus, looking at Fūmori Masaki's actions, there was a reasonable explanation: this was to deliberately lure Kinkaku and Ginkaku over.
Kinkaku and Ginkaku might not necessarily fail to see it, but with their temperament, even if it were a trap, they would still go.
This was an overt strategy; even if it was clearly placed in front of them, they had to step into it.
The Second Raikage initially planned to go and help, but when he was about to give the order, he hesitated.
He really wanted to end this war quickly, which required a major failure to give him an excuse to stop the war.
This time with Kinkaku and Ginkaku happened to be perfect.
He estimated that the Second Hokage probably thought the same way.
The Second Raikage thought about it and felt that it would be good to let Kinkaku and Ginkaku suffer some hardships.
Now that they were already a bit too inflated, even if the war ended, they would become unstable factors.
For the sake of stability within the Village, at least the power of the Kinkaku and Ginkakus Squad needed to be weakened.
Of course, the Second Raikage would not watch the Kinkaku and Ginkakus Squad be annihilated without doing anything.
He just wanted to weaken them, not give them all to Konohagakure.
He would go to help, but his speed would be relatively slow.