Chapter 669: The Three Great Ninja Villages' Conspiracy!
Chapter 669: The Three Great Ninja Villages' Conspiracy!
"If you make a move on the Skyguard Tower, the Cloud Ninjas and Stone Ninjas will cease their attack on Konoha!"
The envoy's words shocked the group.
"Will the Stone and Cloud Ninjas listen obediently?"
Mizumon En spoke his concerns.
"You don't need to worry about that. If we proposed this, we must have the confidence!"
"Furthermore, for this operation, we will provide special funds, supplies, and a large number of ninja reinforcements!"
"And the Stone Ninjas and the Cloud Ninja army will also join forces with you!"
"However, all of this must be kept confidential. No leaks are allowed before the plan commences!"
...
The envoy continued, causing the group to gasp in surprise.
No one expected the Daimyos to play such a ruthless game.
As for the reason behind this decision, they didn't ask, as everyone knew the cause.
The Skyguard Tower was not on good terms with the nobility and Daimyos.
In the Skyguard Tower region, not only was it managed independently, but even when nobles entered, they were watched, making it clear they were unwelcome.
It could be said that the Skyguard Tower's disdain for the nobility was evident without any pretense.
If not for this, even if the Skyguard Tower made a fortune and the surrounding fertile lands were enticing, the Daimyos and nobility would, at most, act in secret, and not resort to such drastic measures.
This situation could no longer be allowed to continue unchecked.
If people saw that such actions could lead to better development, the nobility and Daimyos would be in danger.
Therefore, it was inevitable for the Daimyos and nobility to devise ways to eliminate the Skyguard Tower, and it was not at all unexpected.
What was surprising was the timing and the scale of their plan.
The simultaneous move by the three great ninja villages left no room for any opportunities.
"This involves too many factors. We must discuss it internally first before giving you an answer!"
Ziruoye considered for a moment and decided to consult with others before proceeding.
This was a matter of great importance!
Even if he dreamed of taking action against the Skyguard Tower, when it came to Konoha, he had to proceed with caution.
For instance, if the Stone and Cloud Ninjas suddenly turned hostile halfway and attacked Konoha, although the likelihood was small, it had to be considered.
Similarly, the other party would also consider what to do if Konoha betrayed them during their operation.
The good news was that with the Daimyos' guarantee, a basic level of trust existed.
After all, the ninja villages needed the Daimyos' funding and resources.
At the very least, the Great Ninja Villages were like this!
Without the Daimyos' funding and support, the Great Ninja Villages couldn't sustain themselves.
Ninja were a group that consumed resources rapidly, and the materials produced by the villagers were far from sufficient to support them.
Perhaps this was also why the Skyguard Tower was even more hated by the nobility and Daimyos.
The Skyguard Tower not only didn't require funding but could also be self-sufficient in supplies, freeing them from control and causing resentment.
"Envoy, do you know if the Mist and Sand Ninjas can be persuaded to join us?"
Nara Shikaku suddenly spoke up.
Indeed, since they had already convinced the Cloud and Stone Ninjas, it would be best to bring the other two great ninja villages on board.
Otherwise, if they took action against the Skyguard Tower, and these two villages attacked them from behind, it would be a tragic situation.
"We're working on it and believe we'll succeed soon!"
The envoy gave a perfunctory response.
In reality, the Wind Country's Daimyo and the Water Country's Daimyo had long been trying to persuade the Sand and Mist Ninjas to join.
However, progress was minimal.
Because these two great ninja villages were uncooperative.
Out of Control!
It was this gradual loss of control over the ninjas that led the Daimyos and nobility to initiate this plan.
The Ninja World must remain under their control, not ruled by lowly ninjas.
After the envoy left, Nara Shikaku spoke up.
"It seems we can't count on the Sand and Mist Ninjas!"
He could tell from the envoy's dismissive attitude that there was more to the story.
"Not necessarily!"
Mizumon En shook his head, confident in the nobility's capabilities.
Due to their heavy reliance on the Daimyo for resources, the Sand Ninjas and the Mist Ninjas were of the same type.
For the Sand Village in the Land of Wind, if the Daimyo were to cut off their supply, the village would instantly become a dead village. The same was true for the Mist Village.
Unfortunately, Mizu Monen was unaware of the Skyguard Tower's methods, otherwise, he would have immediately understood that the two ninja villages couldn't escape resource control. The only difference was that the controllers had shifted from the Daimyo to the Skyguard Tower.
Whether it was the Mist Village or the Sand Village, the Skyguard Tower provided all their logistical supplies.
With the Shrine Maidens controlling education and internal affairs, it was entirely possible to mold the two ninja villages into the image of the Skyguard Tower, ensuring they could never break free.
Currently, the Mist Village was under complete control, while the Sand Village still needed some time.
After all, Ye Cang had just risen to power, and the Shrine Maidens had only recently begun to infiltrate.
"Should we inform Tsunade-sama?"
Nara Shikaku glanced around the office and then asked Ziruoye.
"No need," Ziruoye replied. "Tsunade has been exhausted lately. Let her rest, and there's no need to inform her about this!"
Ziruoye spoke up suddenly.
If it were before his meeting with Tong Ping, he would never have spoken like this.
But now that he knew the other party had concealed the reason for their meeting with Tong Ping, he naturally couldn't take it lightly.
If it were just him, he wouldn't have doubted Tsunade because of this.
The problem was that this plan had a significant impact and involved the village, so he couldn't take the risk.
"Alright!"
Shikaku obviously didn't understand, but as an intelligent person, he naturally wouldn't say anything and proceeded to the main topic.
In the following discussion, they reached a consensus.
They could agree!
But the prerequisite was that the Daimyo had to provide sufficient compensation.
Dealing with the Skyguard Tower was Konoha's strategy.
It was only because of the Cloud Ninjas and the Stone Ninjas' attack that they had put this plan on hold.
If they had the opportunity to act earlier, they wouldn't refuse.
This plan could not only defuse the dangerous situation they faced but also solve the problem of the Skyguard Tower, a close ally. How could they possibly refuse?
The only thing to discuss was what compensation to ask for and how many people to deploy.
There was another advantage to acting now.
The Skyguard Tower had suffered significant losses during its attack on Myoboku Mountain, and its strength was likely still recovering.
"By the way, Hokage-sama, this is a chance for revenge. I wonder if the Toad Clan of Myoboku Mountain is willing to participate. If they do, not only will our strength increase significantly, but we'll also gain the initiative!"
Shikaku suddenly made a suggestion.
He proposed involving the Toad Clan of Myoboku Mountain.
With their participation, not only would the plan's success rate increase, but Konoha's influence in the plan would also grow.
After all, the Toads of Myoboku Mountain were Konoha's allies, and their strength could be considered Konoha's.
It was a multi-faceted strategy! If this suggestion succeeded, it would be a complete win.
"I'll discuss it with them later!"
Ziruoye nodded.
The Toad Clan would undoubtedly seek revenge and reclaim Myoboku Mountain. As long as they agreed to crush the Skyguard Tower and return Myoboku Mountain to them afterward, there would be no surprises.
"I'll reply to the Daimyo's envoy right away and remind him that the Skyguard Tower is currently weakened. The sooner the plan is executed, the better!"
Nara Shikaku left the Hokage's office.
After he left, Mizu Monen sighed softly:
"I don't know if this choice is good or bad for us."
After all, the Skyguard Tower was nominally part of Konoha, and at the very least, they could borrow its deterrence. If they turned against them, the consequences would be terrible.
Of course, if the plan succeeded, the benefits would far outweigh the drawbacks.
"As long as the Skyguard Tower is gone, this Shinobi World War will end immediately, and we'll gain significant benefits. It's definitely a good thing for Konoha!"
Ziruoye was resolute in his conclusion.
Thus, the plan codenamed 'Fire Extinguishing' proceeded swiftly.
(End of Chapter)
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