Chapter 357 Analysis

"Is this the rumored isolated island? It's more magnificent than I imagined."

Although the resplendent buildings are only condensed in a tiny island, many of the magnificent buildings are made of high-quality jade.

Onoki scanned everything here, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

If all the money spent on building this isolated island is used for military production, then it is hard to imagine how far the development of Ninja Village can go. It is not a dream to become the number one in the ninja world.

But then thinking of the wealth here, which will be divided equally among the four families, Onoki couldn't help showing a smile on his face.

In the village, Wuwei went missing first, and his proud disciple Didara wreaked havoc in the village and disappeared. Recently, such bad news came, which made Ohnoki very depressed.

Now that the wealth of the isolated island has been divided up, Onogi's inner mood is slightly balanced.

The money can be used to train a large number of elite ninjas, including the plan to expand the demolition force, which can also be put on the agenda in advance.

"But it is also because of this that it attracts the covetousness of countless people. After all, it is just a group of businessmen who have their own way among the big countries, just like rootless duckweed."

Beside Onogi is Kirigakure IV Mizukage Yakura.

The sound of fighting continued to be heard around, and a large number of Kirigakure and Iwagakure ninjas began to exchange fire with the ninja troops on the isolated island.

The detonating talisman and ninjutsu bombardment caused many buildings to collapse, causing the island to vibrate and thick dust to roll up.

Onogi and Yagura stood calmly in the middle of the road, scanning the battle situation, and the ninja troops on the isolated island were quickly defeated.

Although this is the painstaking work of the Lone Island Merchants Alliance, it lacks foundation after all. Compared with the regular ninja troops of the five major countries, the combat effectiveness of the two is not at the same level at all.

What's more, the ones who were taken to the isolated island this time were all the elite jounin and chunin in the village, and the battle almost showed a one-sided trend.

In this case, there is no need for Tukage and Mizukage to do it themselves.

The reason why they came here in person was just for the huge benefits after suppressing the isolated island.

Otherwise, as the Five Kages, there is no need for them to come to the scene in person and dispatch allied forces, which will be enough to wipe out the resistance here.

"It's just that the international situation will change in the future. I don't know, what do you think, Mizukage-dono?"

Onoki's body was suspended in mid-air, but the height he floated was only the same as Yakura's height. He looked at Yakura and asked.

"Your Majesty Dokage, what do you mean?"

"Don't you think the Kingdom of Ghosts has become too popular recently? The Kingdom of Waves, the Kingdom of Rain, and now it's the turn of this kind of three-way zone that cannot be governed by the law... Where is the next target, the Kingdom of Ghosts?"

Onoki felt a very strong sense of crisis for some reason.

The source of this sense of crisis is the kingdom of ghosts.

Different from the Land of Fire today, the top ninjas in the Land of Ghosts are all too young.

Whether it is Shiraishi, or the other Uchiha Ruri and Hyuga Ayane, they all have the powerful ability to defeat a thousand, and they are all under the age of forty. For ninjas, this age group is at the peak of a ninja's spring and autumn, and he can exert the power of his heyday.

In contrast, Konoha and Iwagakure, the top ninjas are about to enter old age, or have reached the age of retirement.

This is exactly what Ohnoki is worried about.

In addition to this, there is also the Kingdom of Thunder that is also worthy of fear.

Different from the Kingdom of Ghosts, the operation of Yunyin in the Land of Thunder is hidden in the dark, collecting powerful secrets and forbidden techniques from all over the ninja world, and the development of military expenditures is increasing year by year. Even in peaceful times, Yunyin Village is constantly expanding its troops, which makes neighboring countries very worried.

The Kingdom of Thunder is no less aggressive than the Kingdom of Ghosts.

In the past, there was only one country of thunder, and all countries passed it with patience. Now the country of ghosts seems to have joined the ranks, and Onogi felt a little restless.

"We live far away overseas, and we don't want to participate in the situation of the countries on the mainland. However, according to my judgment, the reason why the ghost country is doing this is probably because it wants to obtain the status of the sixth largest country as soon as possible. After all, the recognized major countries in the ninja world are still the five major countries, not the six major countries."

Yakura thought for a while and gave this answer.

Yakura and Onogi have basically the same inner thoughts.

The Land of Thunder is eager to be the number one nation in the ninja world, so it joined the alliance this time, in order to stand on the side of the Kingdom of Ghosts, let the Kingdom of Ghosts and the Kingdom of Fire fight, weaken the power of the Kingdom of Fire, and destroy a series of plans of the Kingdom of Fire in the Kingdom of Waves and isolated islands.

The reason why the Kingdom of Ghosts did this was also to increase its prestige by weakening the power of the Kingdom of Fire, which is the largest country.

After defeating the Kingdom of Wind and forcing the Kingdom of Fire to retreat, by that time, even if countries do not want to recognize the status of the Kingdom of Ghosts as the sixth largest country, they may not be able to do so.

In this battle, the Kingdom of Ghosts and the Kingdom of Thunder are countries that desperately hope that the Kingdom of Fire will be weakened.

It's just that Ohnoki is a little uncertain about assisting the kingdom of ghosts and balancing the kingdom of fire. Whether this tendency is good or bad.

It's just that Yan Yin and Land of Earth have joined in now, and there is no way to go back in a short time.

Otherwise, you will face not only the kingdom of ghosts, but also the kingdom of thunder.

"Really, the current ninja world is becoming more and more incomprehensible to me, an old man."

Onoki took a deep breath, and the solemnity in his eyes did not weaken at all.

Yakura glanced at Onoki and said: "It is really not a good thing to let the Oni Nation's family grow big. However, it is not suitable to take action now. If the Oni Nation still has no plans to stop after the problems of the Rain Country and the Wave Nation are resolved, and continue to fan the flames in other countries, then let's make arrangements. At this time, the Thunder Nation obviously supports the On Nation."

Compared to letting the kingdom of ghosts sit on the throne of the sixth largest country, the kingdom of thunder hopes to be the number one in the ninja world and become the center of the ninja world.

Therefore, attacking the Nation of Fire is the foundation of the cooperation between the Nation of Thunder and the Nation of Ghosts.

"With the words of Your Excellency Mizukage, I will feel at ease."

Onoki smiled slightly.

It is not easy for anyone to become the Five Kages.

Yakura's thoughts coincided with his.

It is inappropriate to touch the brows of the Kingdom of Ghosts and the Kingdom of Thunder. If the Kingdom of Ghosts does not plan to stop after dealing with the Kingdom of Rain and the Kingdom of Waves, then the Kingdom of Thunder will not be willing to make the Kingdom of Ghosts feel too good.

Between major powers, whether it is due to commercial competition or direct military competition, a balanced situation is the best result.

Anyway, powerful ninjas like Senju Hashirama, the **** of ninjas, and Uchiha Madara, who can break all balances with pure force, no longer exist in this era.

To some extent, this is also the luck of the ninja world.

From landing on the isolated island to the end of the operation, it was over in less than half an hour.

This time, in the eyes of Baishi and the other five shadows, is a very reasonable time limit.

All the elite ninjas from various countries were involved this time, with a total force of more than 1,500 people. Not to mention an isolated island, even a country can be quickly captured.

But the focus of this operation is not to capture the isolated island, but to count the supplies after capturing the isolated island.

More than 60,000 people were captured.

A small number of them are wealthy businessmen from all over the world, and the rest are composed of ninjas, staff, and slaves. Among them, the number of slaves exceeded 70% of the total.

Although according to international law, any country prohibits human trafficking, but in the dark world that cannot be restrained by law, the network of human trafficking still spreads all over the ninja world.

However, the concentration of tens of thousands of slaves here still surprised the coalition ninjas headed by Shiraishi.

It is not an exaggeration to call this isolated island the largest concentration of slaves in the ninja world.

It was originally the top floor of the building used by top businessmen for meetings, but now it has become a temporary meeting room for Shiraishi and others.

Baishi and the rest of the shadows meet here.

The subordinates brought in will sweep the entire island again to see if there are any fish that slip through the net.

Riki Kami, who was behind the fourth generation of Raikage, stood up at this time, took out a statistical report, and said: "According to what we have searched now, there are more than 63,100 captives. According to the information provided by the Oni Nation at the beginning of the operation, there should be some fish that slipped through the net, but the entire isolated island is strictly prohibited. With the help of the white eyes of the Hyuga clan, it is only a matter of time before the remaining fugitives are found."

"So, have all kinds of materials been counted?"

Onogi asked.

"Not yet. Some warehouses are very tightly hidden, and it takes a little time to pry them open. In addition, estimating the value is also a difficult problem. It will take a few days to figure it out. At that time, we can make arrangements."

Nozomi replied.

Onoki nodded and did not continue to ask questions.

The isolated island has been captured, so it doesn't matter if you stay here for a while.

Xi continued to speak: "Besides, we also found a lot of drugs, these things, how do we deal with them?"

"Drugs? How much?"

"There are many kinds, about 10,000 boxes, and the total weight is about 50 tons."

Xi glanced at the figures on the report, with a serious expression on his face.

"Tsk, I think these drugs can be exchanged for a lot of money."

Onoki smiled.

This sentence attracted the hostility of the Fourth Raikage, and said with a cold snort: "Don't make sarcastic remarks here, Tsuchikage, pornographic gambling and drugs are taboos for our ninjas, and they will seriously erode the spirit of ninjas. Xi, command, all these drugs will be collected and destroyed."

"I just said casually, don't be so angry, Thunder Shadow Boy. Destroy these drugs, and the old man agrees."

Onogi laughed.

"I agree."

Yakura nodded.

"Seconded."

Shiraishi also chose to support the destruction of these drugs.

"So, before the materials are counted, what needs to be solved now is the more than 60,000 captives. How should we deal with this?"

Hee throws a conundrum.

Although ninja battles often affect ordinary people.

However, this is not the time of war, not to mention, most of the slaves here are forced to get involved.

Even if they are allowed to do it, it will be difficult to be completely ruthless.

"Those who have families will be provided with travel expenses to allow them to go home and continue to live. For those who are homeless, our four countries will divide them equally, extradite them to their own countries, and let officials make arrangements."

Shiraishi suggested.

This proposal is also a method approved by Lei Ying and the others.

Not only saved a lot of expenses, but also increased the population of the country a little, presumably the big names behind will not refuse.

"Should the rich businessmen and ninjas who were captured also be treated in the same way?"

Xi asked.

It is impossible to hand over so many wealthy businessmen to one country. Then, the only feasible solution is to divide them equally.

"Wealthy businessmen with minor problems will give a warning, while those with serious problems will be imprisoned and put on trial. As for those captured ninjas, they need to be controlled. If you don't mind, I hope to take over these people. I will pay enough on my side to satisfy the three of you."

"oh?"

Onoki and the others looked at Shiraishi.

"In recent years, we have several huge projects to be carried out simultaneously in the kingdom of ghosts. If these ninjas are only imprisoned, it is a waste of resources. The government departments of the kingdom of ghosts will carry out impressive labor reforms on these ninja captives, and they will re-behave. It will not become a hidden danger to the peace of the ninja world."

"No problem, but you can't give all the ninjas with blood succession limits."

Raikage IV pointed this out.

Lonely island merchants like to collect ninjas who have blood succession boundaries. Let alone the scarcity of blood succession boundaries, these ninjas with special bloodlines have extremely high research value. If they can be incorporated into the ninja village system, it can be regarded as a rational use of resources.

Therefore, the Blood Successor Limit Ninja, Yunyin Village is also bound to be won, and will not be transferred.

Compared with money, Yunyin Village pays more attention to the research and combat value brought by Blood Successor Boundary Ninja.

"Can."

Shiraishi did not object, and then he looked at Onogi and Yakura and asked, "What do you two think?"

Onoki and Yagura looked at each other and nodded.

"We mean the same as Raikage, except for the Blood Successor Boundary Ninja, the Kingdom of Ghosts can take all the ninja captives, and just pay the appropriate reward at that time."

After discussing everything, the atmosphere of the following meeting became very harmonious.

Although everyone here knows that this kind of harmony is limited to this action.

After dividing up the isolated island, the next time we meet again may not be friends, but enemies.

December 10th.

An urgent report broke the peace in the Land of Fire.

The Land of Thunder Yunyin Village sent two thousand ninjas to the border between the Land of Tang and the Land of Fire, claiming to conduct military exercises within the land of the Land of Tang, and said that they had no intention of offending the Land of Fire and Konoha Ninja Village.

It was just such an explanation, and it did not get the understanding of the Daming Mansion and Konoha Village of the Fire Country.

Yunyin has already placed his blade at the gate of the Fire Nation. Although there is a Konoha garrison at the border between the Fire Nation and the Tang Nation, the number of ninjas in the garrison can be hundreds of people. If Yunyin intends to invade the Fire Nation, then the five hundred Konoha ninjas placed at the border will not be able to resist the vanguard of Yunyin Village.

It's just that such a condemnation can only be said to be indifferent to Yunyin and Lei Zhiguo.

Although the Yunyin troops stationed in the land of soup are very close to the land of fire, only a few kilometers away, strictly speaking, they still belong to the territory of the land of soup. Therefore, Yun Yin and the Land of Thunder did not destroy the truce agreement signed with Konoha and the Land of Fire a few years ago.

Although the voice of condemnation was loud, it did not cause Lei Zhiguo and Yunyin to lose anything.

After all, Yunyin's military exercise has already been approved by Tang Zhiguo's daimyo. In the righteousness, Yunyin's military exercise can be justified.

Three generations of Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen who heard the news did not hesitate much, held a high-level meeting, and dispatched more than a thousand Konoha ninjas as quickly as possible to the junction of Fire Country and Yuno Country, and kept a close eye on the Yunyin troops who were conducting military exercises in the territory of Yuno Country.

Although Ri Zhan didn't know why Yunyin Village would act like this at this time, it didn't prevent Ri Zhan from being vigilant towards Yunyin.

Compared to the country of ghosts, the aggression of Yunyin Village is more rampant.

From the fact that Yunyin Village collects secret and forbidden techniques from all over the ninja world, it should be clear that the Yunyin ninjas in the Land of Thunder are very keen on fighting and war.

Leiying in the past dynasties was also a main war faction with a tough attitude, which led to very few members of the main peace faction in Yunyin Village, and none of them held important positions.

Even though the armistice agreement was signed with Yunyin a few years ago, the agreement on paper is actually very limited in binding force. Konoha is not so naive either, with a single agreement, Yunyin Village can really curb its ambitions.

"The reason for Yun Yin's military exercise in the country of Tang, still can't find anything?"

Third Hokage summoned Anbu Minister Hatake Kakashi, and Jonin Squad Leader Nara Shikahisa, and asked them to come here for discussion.

"I'm very sorry, Hokage-sama, Anbu didn't get the slightest news about this. Yunyin's military exercise was carried out suddenly. I think Yunyin's military exercise has been kept secret to such an extent. If he wants to find out the reason in a short time, even Anbu may not be able to investigate anything useful."

Kakashi told the truth.

"What about the spies in Yunyin? Didn't they send any news back?"

Sunday Inquiry.

Ninja villages in various countries have placed spies in each other's ninja villages, and Konoha has naturally placed spies in Yunyin, and several spies have become Yunyin's top ninjas.

Although he didn't occupy a place in the upper ninja, he was able to inquire about some important things.

Even if you can't find out, you should get some wind.

"One thing is weird."

Kakashi remembered something and said.

"What?"

"That is, since more than half a month ago, it was not Fourth Raikage who handled the government affairs of Yunyin Village, but his secretary Mabui. Although Mabui claimed that Fourth Raikage was practicing some powerful ninjutsu, he was temporarily unable to handle Yunyin's government affairs. But now that Yunyin has such a change, I think Fourth Raikage may not be practicing ninjutsu, but has left Yunyin Village."

Kakashi said.

"Are the sources of intelligence reliable?"

"Master Hokage, these are just my guesses, and I don't know the specific situation. Because it involves the fourth generation of Raikage, basically only Raikage's cronies know the internal truth."

Hizan considered for a moment, nodded, looked at Shikahisa and asked, "Shikaku, what do you think of Kakashi's judgment?"

"Kakashi's words have some truth, but if the Fourth Raikage really left Kumoin, where did he go and what did he do after he left Kumogashi. Right now, all we know is that Kumogashi is conducting military exercises in Tang Country, and there is still too little information."

Lu Jiu frowned and answered.

"No matter what, we must be prepared to fight Yun Yin. Kakashi, remember to send an order to Anbu who is active outside, and contact Jiraiya and Tsunade as soon as possible. Now the village needs their support."

Ri Zhan looked serious.

"Yes, Hokage-sama, I will arrange it as soon as possible."

Kakashi nodded in assurance.

At this time, Lu Jiu thought of something, and said in a tentative tone: "Well, Hokage-sama, do you think Yun Yin's sudden action has something to do with the matter of the Land of Rain?"

"The Land of Rain?"

Ri Zhan was taken aback for a moment, he did not speculate about such a connection.

"Yes, according to the information collected by Anbu, the Yanyin ninjas who were stationed in the land of the rain country before have withdrawn from the border of the land of the rain country. Now Yunyin has started to operate on the border of the land of the rain country. Isn't this arrangement too coincidental?"

"Yun Yin... No, why did the Kingdom of Thunder do that?"

Ri Zhan has a grim face, this possibility cannot be completely ruled out.

"Imagine that Yan Yin suddenly withdraws troops, and Yun Yin sends troops afterward. Once the situation shows such a result, the power of the country of fire and Konoha is destined to be dispersed and cannot be concentrated. Which country is most beneficial to such a situation?"

Lu Jiu already had the answer in his heart, but he was also afraid of getting such an answer.

After Lu Jiu's prompt, Ri Zhan's face darkened.

"The Kingdom of Demons!"

Chiba Shiraishi!

If it is true as Lujiu said, the sudden actions of the Land of Earth and the Land of Thunder were not accidental, but premeditated, then someone must be targeting the Land of Fire and Konoha inside.

In the kingdom of ghosts, Chiba Shiraishi is the only person Hirizhan can think of who has the status and ability to do this.

It's a bit ridiculous to say that the other party was born in Konoha, but in Konoha's intelligence system, he is a mysterious figure full of mystery.

"This is my personal guess, Hokage-sama. But the Kingdom of Rain and the Kingdom of Waves are now under the care of the Kingdom of Ghosts. The Kingdom of Ghosts does not want to confront the Kingdom of Fire, but must achieve its own strategic intentions. Then, it is undoubtedly a very subtle step to unite with other countries to put pressure on the Kingdom of Fire and Konoha. Therefore, this guess, I think, may be true."

Although he is an enemy, Lu Jiu has to admire Shiraishi's diplomatic skills.

If you want to unite more than one big country, you not only need to have a sufficient understanding of the international environment, but also understand the strengths and weaknesses of yourself and the other party, and prescribe the right medicine.

He didn't know what method Shiraishi used to unite the Land of Earth and the Land of Thunder, and he didn't know if there were other countries involved. Even if it wasn't a ninja, the opponent was a dangerous person as an enemy.

"If this is the case, how do you break the situation? Do you have a solution, Lu Jiu?"

Hizhan looked at Lu Jiu.

Lu Jiu smiled wryly, and replied: "Although there is no room for redemption, but to solve this predicament, the biggest contradiction before us still needs to be resolved."

"What contradiction?"

"Will the daimyo fully cooperate with the decision made by Konoha? Konoha can only represent the military power of the country of fire, and cannot intervene in the decision-making of the daimyo mansion."

Many times, Ninja Village and Daming Mansion are on guard against each other.

This kind of relationship that is both a partner and an enemy, let Lu Jiu see clearly the real gap between the kingdom of fire and the kingdom of ghosts.

No, this gap is not unique to the comparison between the Kingdom of Fire and the Kingdom of Ghosts.

All existing countries in the ninja world, compared with the country of ghosts, have such defects.

Moreover, this disadvantage cannot be eliminated.

Once you want to change this situation, what will happen is not just a ninja war, but a world war.

Hizhan was speechless, and let out a deep breath.

"You are right, but now is not the time to be suspicious of each other. I believe that daimyo needs our Konoha's help now, and Konoha also needs daimyo's help. Shikahisa, you set off with me to the daimyo mansion, and I will go and convince daimyo myself."

Hizan stood up from the seat and said with determination.

"yes."

Lu Jiu nodded.

"Kakashi, I will temporarily hand over the affairs of the village to two consultants, but Anbu's decision-making, don't follow their arrangements, you can make up your own mind, and I will temporarily give you the right to make decisions alone."

Hizan said to Kakashi.

Jiraiya and Tsunade are not in the village now, and Danzo secretly went to the Land of Rain. Once he, Hokage, leaves, the only people who can make decisions in the village are the two consultants, Koharu and Mitomonyan.

Although I believe that these two people will not mess around in the village while he is away, Anbu must be in the hands of Hokage.

Kakashi nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, Hokage-sama, I will take care of Anbe."

It seems that a few more informants can be placed in this time, so let's arrange them in the logistics department for the time being. Kakashi thought to himself.

(end of this chapter)