r18novel #159 - Chapter 159 Fishing in Troubled Waters
#159 - Chapter 159 Fishing in Troubled Waters
Although Rasa had guessed that the arrival of these Mist Village ninjas wasn't for a simple purpose, their bombastic claims still made him find it laughable.
"Your Mizukage has quite the appetite!"
Saying this, Rasa seemed to think of something and suddenly said.
"I understand now, so that means your Mist Village didn't obtain the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques when you destroyed the Land of Whirlpools? No wonder your Land of Water still can't create Jinchuriki. After all, you did obtain the Three-Tails and Six-Tails back then."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the five Mist Village ninjas present subtly changed.
Yagura Karatachi calmed himself and said.
"Whether the appetite is big or not depends on whether it's beneficial to both sides. Using the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques to exchange for a reliable ally, isn't that the most beneficial choice for the current Sand Village?"
"You little brat are quite the talker!"
Rasa chuckled and then, ignoring Yagura Karatachi's displeased expression, continued to ask.
"So, if I'm willing to cooperate, who would have command over your Mist Village ninjas?"
This question stunned Yagura Karatachi, but he then said.
"The command of our Mist Village ninjas naturally belongs to our Mist Village. However, Lord Kazekage can rest assured, since we are mercenaries, we will definitely prioritize completing the employer's mission as our primary goal."
"Oh, so you're saying I should use the precious Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques to exchange for a group of Mist Village ninjas who won't listen to my commands at all? Hey, is it your Mist Village ninjas who misunderstand the concept of war, or is it me? And with the sealing techniques, Mist Village can create two powerful Jinchuriki. Is your Mizukage treating me like a fool?"
"!!!"
The expressions of the Mist Village group changed once again.
Yagura Karatachi had to step forward and say.
"But doesn't this indeed alleviate the Sand Village's current situation? Lord Kazekage, the Cloud Village and Rock Village won't give Sand Village time, and the Leaf Village will follow closely behind. The Sand Village's situation has already reached a critical moment. Only by allying with our Mist Village is it the best choice."
Yagura Karatachi's words once again calmed the Mist Village group.
Unfortunately, Rasa only smiled faintly at this and said.
"So, your Mist Village is preparing to take advantage of the situation?"
Rasa didn't give these Mist Village ninjas any chance to continue speaking and directly said to Maki.
"See them off, Maki. Yagura Karatachi, go back and tell your Mizukage to clear his head before coming to negotiate with our Sand Village."
After saying that, he stood up and left.
"Lord Kazekage..."
Yagura Karatachi wanted to say more, but Maki stood in front of the group with a displeased expression and extended his hand.
"Please return, everyone. Don't waste Lord Kazekage's time!"
Yagura Karatachi frowned tightly, but still chose to lead the group away...
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"Hmph!"
On the rooftop of the Kazekage Building.
Looking at the departing Mist Village group, Rasa's face was full of disdain.
Perhaps to the current ninja world, the weak Sand Village, facing the siege of the Rock Village and Cloud Village, has become meat on the chopping block, and everyone wants to come and take a bite.
Unfortunately, they don't know that crisis is also an opportunity.
If they can overcome this crisis and defeat the alliance of the Rock Village and Cloud Village.
The Sand Village can directly surpass the Mist Village, Rock Village, and Cloud Village in the ninja world and become an existence comparable to the Leaf Village.
To use that classic phrase: It's better to strike one blow to avoid a hundred!
Not long after, Maki also returned and whispered in Rasa's ear.
"Lord Kazekage, the Mist Village ninjas have been sent away!"
"Mm!"
Rasa nodded, then seemed to think of something and said.
"These Mist Village ninjas really like to fish in troubled waters. However, their arrival has reminded me!"
As Rasa spoke, he looked at Maki and ordered.
"Ever since the First Hokage distributed the Three-Tails and Six-Tails to the Mist Village, there hasn't been a Jinchuriki appearing in Mist Village. Investigate and see if you can find the place where these two tailed beasts are sealed."
Maki was shocked. He didn't expect that at such a time, Lord Kazekage would still covet the Mist Village's two tailed beasts.
"Heh, Lord Kazekage, I will send people to investigate."
After speaking, he thought for a moment and still asked.
"Then Lord Kazekage, should we make some preparations? The Rock Village and Cloud Village have already shown large-scale movements of supplies. I'm afraid it won't be long before they attack our Land of Wind."
Maki asked this because since the Cloud Village and Rock Village ninjas left a week ago, the Anbu had learned that the Cloud Village and Rock Village had made big moves, seemingly preparing to start a war against the Sand Village. However, Rasa, as the Kazekage, hadn't issued any orders or made any preparations. He only warned the ninjas in the village who were out on missions to be careful, and then there was no further action.
Hearing this, Rasa looked towards the direction of the Dragon Oasis in the distance and slowly said.
"Maki, how many chances of victory do you think we have, with the Sand Village's current strength, against the Cloud Village and Rock Village's attack?"
Maki's expression became somewhat somber, but he still cheered himself up and said.
"Lord Kazekage, although the strength of the weaker ninjas in our Sand Village is weaker compared to the Rock Village and Cloud Village, with the power of Lord Kazekage, Lady Pakura, and Lord Mikawa, it is not weaker than those strong individuals in the Rock Village and Cloud Village. In addition, with that unique senjutsu energy, I believe that our Sand Village can definitely resist this attack like the Leaf Village."
"Like the Leaf Village, then how many people do you think will die by then? The Leaf Village even sent children to the battlefield..."
"This..."
At this point, Rasa no longer concealed his thoughts, especially since Maki was his most trusted subordinate.
"Our Sand Village cannot withstand damage like the Second Shinobi World War. The number of our ninjas is already small. If we endure like the Leaf Village and fight against the Rock Village and Cloud Village, even if we win in the end, it's uncertain how many will survive. Therefore, we cannot fight against the Rock Village and Cloud Village like the Leaf Village, but rather determine the victory in one battle?"
"Determine the victory in one battle!?"
Maki's face revealed endless surprise, and then he seemed to think of something and said.
"Lord Kazekage, are you saying like the surprise attack on the Land of Fire, we will only send Jonin? But with the experience from last time, the other villages should be prepared."
"Mm!"
Rasa nodded, then said something that made Maki's expression change drastically.
"So this time, I don't even plan to send Jonin. This operation only needs me, Pakura, and Mikawa. I call it the Decapitation Strike!"
"!!!"
Before Maki could react, he heard Rasa directly issue an order.
"Next, you don't need to worry about the Cloud Village side, just make a show of it. But I want the Anbu to keep a close eye on the Rock Village side. I need to know their every move. With Onoki's character, as long as we hurt the Rock Village, this old guy will definitely choose to protect himself for the sake of the village and withdraw from this war. By then, the alliance between the two sides will naturally collapse."
Maki's eyes lit up instantly, and he looked at Rasa with admiration.
"Besides that, I need you to do one more thing. Do you still remember that organization called 'Akatsuki'? Since they are mercenaries, instead of hiring the Mist Village, who harbor ulterior motives, it's better to choose this group of guys who are easier to control..."