Fūmori Masaki held such expectations, but the antidote was slow to be developed. Compared to the other world, the level of medicine in the Ninja World had its own strengths and weaknesses.
Because of Chakra, Medical Ninjutsu could often accomplish incredible things, such as Chakra Scalpels that bypassed the skin surface to affect internal muscles, the Mystical Palm Technique that rapidly accelerated cell recovery, and even the One's Own Life Reincarnation that transferred life force to others—things that only existed in science fiction works.
On the other hand, the medicine of the other world was a rigorous system based on studying the changes and development of things and phenomena, and exploring the relationships between them. This was far beyond the current theoretical level of the Ninja World, and various instruments developed through science and technology allowed ordinary people to accomplish things that only high-level Medical Ninja could do.
Fūmori Masaki felt that if the Ninja World could establish some medical disciplines, perhaps it wouldn't need medical prodigies like Tsunade, and Medical Ninja of a lower level could overcome these issues.
However, this was only Fūmori Masaki's own wish; the current Konohagakure could not suddenly leap across a level of development.
Because of the obstacle regarding the antidote, Fūmori Masaki's suggestion to initiate a preemptive strike was naturally opposed by most people. Although Tobirama felt that the Sunagakure Ninja might indeed have some conspiracy, under the opposition of the crowd, he did not immediately agree but intended to consider it.
Somewhat unwilling to give up, Fūmori Masaki specifically went to visit Tobirama to discuss this matter. Tobirama agreed that it was possible, but he really needed to consider whether they should truly execute it immediately.
Tobirama's caution was a matter of course. As the supreme commander of the war, his every word and action could affect the outcome of the war. Intuition could be useful, but it could not determine everything.
Fūmori Masaki knew that once Tobirama made a decision, even if there were objections, he could force it through. The current Hokage was not constrained by an advisory group like in Hiruzen Sarutobi's era; Tobirama could almost be considered the dictator of Konohagakure, so he could only hope that Tobirama would make up his mind quickly.
Meanwhile, Sunagakure was quietly taking action. Fūmori Masaki and Tobirama's premonitions were not wrong; they were brewing a major surprise attack plan, which had been decided upon when they learned that Tobirama was leading troops to arrive.
During this period, Sunagakure had paid quite a few sacrifices, and now it was time to make Konohagakure pay them back.
This operation would be personally led by the Second Kazekage, and in addition, there were elites such as Chiyo, Ebizo, and Monzaemon. It could be said that this was a decisive battle; if they could not achieve ideal results, Sunagakure would not be able to win the war, and even if they barely managed to maintain it, defeat would only be a matter of time.
"Zhen Ming, I'm counting on you this time. Is there any problem?" the Second Kazekage said to a young man beside him.
This young man had a handsome face with no expression and sharp eyes; this person was the future Third Kazekage. For this surprise attack plan, he had suppressed the hatred in his heart and had never appeared on the battlefield, so Konohagakure had no intelligence on him, and the only one who knew, Fūmori Masaki, could not speak of it clearly.
"No problem, Teacher." The future Third Kazekage—Zhen Ming—nodded gently.
"Good, as long as this plan succeeds, you will be the Village's greatest hero," the Second Kazekage promised.
"Whether I am a hero or not does not matter; I only hope to make Konohagakure suffer a good deal," Zhen Ming said.
While the two were talking, others were also communicating with people they were familiar with. Even experienced and powerful Ninja could not help but feel nervous about the upcoming operation, and conversations with acquaintances were used as a way to relieve pressure. Of course, there were also some people who were eager to move, including Chiyo.
Chiyo had returned empty-handed from the operation to hunt down Konoha Ninja. Although she had killed four people, those people were completely insignificant. She had always regarded this as a disgrace, and this time, she had the opportunity to wash away that disgrace. That guy named Fūmori Masaki should wash his neck clean and wait!
"Chiyo, do not be impatient. Once a Ninja loses a calm state of mind, they will involuntarily reveal flaws, and that will become your fatal weakness," Chiyo's teacher, Monzaemon, said upon seeing her expression, reminding her, "A powerful Puppet Master must be like a puppet, not shaken by anything, so that their techniques will not have errors."
As the exhortation of an elderly Ninja and mentor, Chiyo dared not ignore it. She took a deep breath, calmed her mood, and said, "I understand, Teacher."
Monzaemon nodded gently and said, "Take care to protect yourself; I still have to pass my puppets on to you to inherit."
As the first Puppet Master to realize the Second Kazekage's ideas, Monzaemon's talent was rare in the world. Even though he was the first and had no precedent, he created the ten puppets of chikamatsu, which were given the title of White Secret Technique and were currently the most powerful puppets in Sunagakure.
"Can I really?" Upon hearing this, Chiyo could not help but be somewhat excited. the ten puppets of chikamatsu were the supreme masterpieces among puppets; there was not a single Puppet Master who did not want to obtain them.
"Of course, you have this qualification. However, what I hope for most is that you can create puppets even more powerful than them," Monzaemon said, stroking his beard gently and smiling.
"Teacher's puppets are unparalleled in the world; I estimate that in the future, there will never be anything more powerful than Teacher's puppets," Chiyo shook her head, indicating she had no confidence.
"Who knows about the future? Even if you cannot do it, perhaps your successor can. I hope the Puppet Technique will not end with me; if that were really the case, it would be too regrettable," Monzaemon sighed.
"Alright, let's begin the operation." At this moment, the Second Kazekage's voice came from the front, and everyone stopped communicating and secretly prepared for battle.
In order not to be discovered by the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan, the Second Kazekage deliberately chose a suitable distance to ensure that the whereabouts of his group would not be discovered. Although at this distance, ordinary Ninjutsu could not pose a threat to the city, with Zhen Ming's Magnet Release, it was a different matter.
"It's a pity, if that guy Fukufuku were willing to assist, Zhen Ming could be liberated," the Second Kazekage thought of the young monk in the temple, his gaze somewhat cold and gloomy.
Among the Five Great Nations, the first country to possess a Tailed Beast was the Land of Wind. In the past, the Ichibi wreaked havoc in the desert and was suppressed by a magical artifact in a temple. Later, the Ichibi attempted to escape, but its Chakra was affected by the artifact, attaching itself to a newborn baby in the temple, effectively being sealed inside the baby's body.
This baby was named Fukufuku. Because of the rampaging monster sealed inside his body, he was loathed by ordinary people. However, having grown up in the temple and familiar with scriptures, Fukufuku was not twisted; instead, he lived in the temple with the self-discipline of an ascetic monk. Although forced by Sunagakure to participate in the research on the militarization of the Tailed Beast, Fukufuku would not agree to go and participate in the war no matter what. No matter how the Second Kazekage coerced or tempted him, he always shook his head.
Although there was no exact information about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konohagakure, the Second Kazekage guessed that it was likely Hashirama's wife, Mito. Such a veteran could not be easily released, and the result was indeed so; the war had progressed to this point, and Mito was still sitting in Konohagakure.
In other words, Sunagakure could utilize the power of the Tailed Beast to seize the initiative. Even if Konohagakure had to send Mito to the battlefield, it would take time, which would be enough for Sunagakure to open a breakthrough. However, that damn Fukufuku would not cooperate at all.
"Since you are so willing to stay in the temple, then I will let you stay in this temple until you die!"
The Second Kazekage thought coldly in his heart. Regardless of whether his future thoughts would change, at least at this moment, he thought so: he wanted to imprison Fukufuku in the temple until death.
Since Fukufuku was of no great use, he could only let Zhen Ming take action. After these days of preparation, Zhen Ming could already unleash power not inferior to a Tailed Beast. This would become the first step of the surprise attack plan. Even the Second Hokage would inevitably be shocked by this attack, and that would be their opportunity!
The Samurai and Konoha Ninja stationed in the city suddenly heard a faint sound coming from the wind, which sounded like the friction of some metal, making one feel irritable. The Hyuga clansman who felt something unusual immediately used the Byakugan to look into the distance, and with just that one look, his expression could not help but become sluggish.
"Wh-what is this?" he couldn't help but shout.