Chapter 559 Secret

"The next problem is to find the right time."

After and Liuli returned from Longdi Cave, Shiraishi held another important high-level military meeting regarding the attack on Mt. Miaomu.

However, the meeting didn't last long, and ended in about half an hour.

After all, attacking Mt. Miaomu is an established fact. At the last high-level military meeting, it was decided how many troops to attack Mt. Miaomu, what method to attack, blitzkrieg or protracted war, materials prepared for the war, risk prevention and control in the event of an accident, etc. Most of the issues have been properly arranged.

The difference is that there is only one point left, and that is what time to strike.

Time, for the kingdom of ghosts, is the most critical part of attacking Mt. Miaomu.

Although the organization and mobilization capabilities of the Demon Kingdom can mobilize all the materials needed for a war in a very short period of time, including personnel, Mt. Myogi is far away from the Demon Kingdom, and has the ability to get support from Konoha remotely... In a crisis, it is difficult to guarantee that Konoha will not participate in the war.

In this case, the most suitable strategy is to quickly disarm Mt. Miaomu's armed forces with a blitzkrieg with a small but fine force, so that it can no longer pose a threat to the kingdom of ghosts in the following days.

This is the primary purpose of the ghost country's war.

It is not to wipe out all the toads, but to disarm most of Miaomu Mountain's armed forces. After all, with a small but fine force, in the case of long-range combat, it is not only extremely difficult to completely wipe out a holy place, but also time may not allow it. So the best thing to do is to destroy Mt. Miaomu's armed forces.

Of course, when the situation goes well, total annihilation is also a consideration, but Shiraishi thinks that is unlikely, especially when he gets information from the White Snake Immortal about the depths of Mount Miaomu, and the complete annihilation of Mt.

But in that case, it will inevitably create an emptiness inside the Kingdom of Ghosts, allowing other countries to take advantage of the void.

Therefore, the choice of time must be cautious.

First of all, support from Konoha must be eliminated, and then enough troops must be reserved to keep an eye on the movements of other countries.

Especially the neighboring Land of Earth and Land of Wind.

To facilitate such a condition, Shiraishi knew that it was not easy, and it could even be said to be extremely difficult.

But Shiraishi had to wait until the right 'time' appeared.

In order to give Mount Miaomu a fatal blow, patience is needed, and one cannot act too hastily. Then, when starting a battle, one must kill with one blow, hitting the enemy's seven inches straight.

"Let's not say whether it will happen at such a time, even if it does, the pressure on the ghost country will be great."

After the high-level meeting, as usual, Liuli and Ayane stayed and did not leave immediately.

For those whose positions have reached their level, they no longer need to do it themselves for a lot of time. For them, the most important thing is to grasp the general direction of the strategy. Then, when necessary, provide military support to deter other countries from acting rashly.

Their existence itself is equal to the tailed beast, and even surpasses the weapon of mass destruction of the tailed beast weapon. It is also a forbidden and powerful killer that can be reused and recycled.

"Judging from the current situation, the fire country daimyo is engaging in an alliance to curb our development... To be honest, I am not surprised that this kind of thing happened, but I didn't expect this kind of thing to come so soon."

If the system of the ghost country is established after the traditional five major countries, then although the ghost country will be feared by other countries because of its strong military power, it will definitely not cause such a big reaction from the countries.

But the problem now is that the country of ghosts is incompatible with the systems of various countries in this era, and it can even be said to be a heterogeneous existence.

However, Shiraishi knew that this assumption was not true.

Because if the system is not completely changed, then the country of ghosts will not develop to the level of a big country in more than ten years.

Among them, he, Liuli, and Ayane provided the necessary force deterrence, but the strength and solidity of the middle and grassroots cannot be separated from the superiority of the system.

With the current development of the ghost country, it can be called an industrial country with a complete foundation.

For a powerful industrial country, the truest standard is not only reflected in the country's industrial capabilities, but also in the country's mobilization and organizational capabilities, whether it can effectively mobilize the enthusiasm of its own people, etc., are very important capabilities, not absolutely reflected in the country's industrialization capabilities.

"Are you planning to use their alliance as a breakthrough to attack Mount Miaomu?"

Liuli seems to have guessed what Shiraishi meant.

"I have this plan."

"In that case, the Fourth Ninja World War may break out immediately."

Ayane also said.

"From the time they prepared this alliance, the Fourth Ninja World War was inevitable, even on the way."

Baishi said calmly.

So far, the development plan of the Kingdom of Ghosts has basically been controlled at its own pace, whether it is annexing the surrounding small countries, or using the Kingdom of Winds as a stepping stone to obtain a passport to become a big country, or later prying open the international arms market with hot weapons, infiltrating into the territory of various small countries, and completing the encirclement strategy against big countries.

All of this is in the grand development plan of the Kingdom of Ghosts... The only surprise is that the Daimyo of the Fire Country proposed an alliance earlier than Shiraishi expected.

In Shiraishi's view, the most suitable time for the outbreak of the Fourth Ninja World War is to wait until the mechanized troops of the Kingdom of Ghosts undergo a complete transformation.

Although the mechanized troops of the Ghost Kingdom are constantly advancing, they still lack the confidence to intervene in the ninja battlefield.

"With the addition of Xiao, it's really like walking on thin ice..."

Liu Li sat on the sofa and exhaled lightly.

That's what she said, but there was no worry in her tone.

This is an abnormal confidence in her own strength. Even if an irreparable accident happens, her strength is her confidence.

"The conflict with Akatsuki won't happen so soon... But the Land of Fire is indeed a big problem. Sure enough, the most critical breaking point lies in Konoha."

Shiraishi put his hands crossed on the table, and when he mentioned 'Konoha', his tone was obviously aggravated.

"Konoha?"

"Whether we can make enough time to attack Mount Miaomu will depend on whether Konoha will give us a meal."

"Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for a long time, Masumi. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, you are already sitting in this position."

Sitting at the desk piled with mountains of paper, Tsunade looked at the woman standing in the middle of the office, keeping a distance from him.

Jounin wears a white coat over his uniform, black curly hair hanging down to his shoulders, and a pair of black-rimmed glasses that are not worn on his face. He gives the impression that he is a woman who belongs to the category of duty and ignorance.

Asami Masumi.

Although she is over thirty and a half years old, from the outside, she is only a young woman in her mid-twenties.

He is the director of the pharmacy department at Konoha Hospital, and he is also the top backbone of the entire Konoha medical force.

Since the third Ninja World War, she has been working hard for Konoha. Although the number of medical ninjas promoted by her insight is small, they all hold high positions in Konoha Hospital.

In terms of power, the only people who can control her head are those at the level of the dean or the deputy dean.

The rest are at best her class.

Facing Tsunade's greetings, Asami Masumi remained calm, and replied in a calm tone: "Yes, Tsunade-sensei...No, Hokage-sama."

"Actually, it doesn't matter if you call me Tsunade-sensei."

"No, this is a public place, I think it's more convenient to call you Hokage-sama."

Asami Masumi was unmoved.

"Your serious and responsible personality has not changed at all."

Tsunade said with emotion as if he remembered something.

Among the students she taught in the past, the other party was not very eye-catching at first, just sitting alone in the corner, gnawing on the book in obscurity.

It was only later that it emerged constantly, and each time it improved at a small speed. Until graduation, it even graduated as the second-ranked student of that class, and made a new type of anesthetic, which improved the anesthetic used by Konoha on the basis of the existing one.

It was also at that time that the other party began to officially enter the eyes of the high-level people. After withdrawing from the front line to the village, he began to work in the pharmacy department and rose to the position of department management director. He was a rising star in Konoha at that time.

Just like Minakaze Minato who shined in the frontal battlefield, Asami Masumi is also releasing her own brilliant light in the medical department of the logistics.

"I think Hokage-sama's personality hasn't changed at all, so please ask me to come here at this time, what's the matter, Hokage-sama?"

Asami Masumi asked directly.

"It's not a big deal, because the vice president of the hospital, Maoshan, is about to retire. I plan to recommend you to go up. What do you think?"

Tsunade looked at her with a smile.

I feel that with my qualifications

"No, based on your contribution to Konoha, including so many years of management experience in the medical department, it is enough to make you go further."

Tsunade restrained the smile on his face, and said seriously to Asami Masumi.

"I want to ask, if I become the vice president, who will manage the pharmacy department?"

Masumi Asami asked this question.

Although she and Tsunade have a teacher-student causal relationship, it is hard to say how much friendship is left in this relationship after losing contact for so many years.

After all, I am not Tsunade's diehard loyalist, such a good thing, no matter how I look at it, it is not my turn.

But the vice president of Mushan is different. He is a diehard of Tsunade. In the past, he was one of the original followers, including the current president.

Although she knew that after Tsunade came back, she would definitely reorganize the most important Konoha Hospital in the medical department, but she didn't expect to act so quickly.

So, she still needs to think about some details, so as not to be dug by Tsunade and accidentally bury herself in it.

No matter how kind Tsunade looks, he is still Hokage after all, and he is the new Hokage. He needs to cultivate his cronies as soon as possible in order to be able to grasp the right to speak in the village.

This is an inevitable thing, not something Tsunade doesn't have to do if he doesn't want to do it.

If Tsunade doesn't do it, the rest of the high-level power will be taken away.

Therefore, it is inevitable for Tsunade to take action against the medical department.

Especially those medical ninjas who do not belong to the Tsunade faction, it is time to stand in line.

If you make a wrong step, you may be like the ninjas who took refuge in the fourth generation of Hokage in the past, either die inexplicably, or be controlled by the root of Danzo, or become unattended, and be arranged to the edge position invisibly, gradually disappearing from everyone.

Political matters, don't ask right or wrong, only ask the result.

In private, she and Tsunade can call each other teachers and students to greet each other, and enhance the relationship between teachers and students.

However, when she called Tsunade Lord Hokage here, the other party was just a political figure, her boss, not the teacher who once taught her.

The two must be clearly distinguished in the workplace.

"Let your deputy take over, and then I will send someone to take the original position of your deputy."

Tsunade said vaguely.

Asami Masumi thought that the other party would let his own people directly parachute to the position of director of the pharmacy department, but now it seems that the other party's prudence is more than he expected.

The person who was sent there should be a woman named Shizune, the little girl who used to follow Tsunade often. Now the other party returns with Tsunade, not only looks slim, but also a jonin in the village, proficient in medical ninjutsu, not just a vase-like character.

As long as she, the former director of the pharmaceutical department, leaves, her deputy will not be able to use her power and connections to cause trouble for Tsunade. In this way, this department is basically controlled by Tsunade.

However, this deal is not considered a loss, after all, she got a promotion, and both she and Tsunade got what they wanted... Then, the world where only her deputy was injured was achieved.

Fortunately, this deputy is not one of her own, but a member of the dead three generations of the Hokage faction. What happens to the other party is not something she has to worry about.

"Is that so, I understand. Thank you Hokage-sama for your cultivation."

Asami Masumi bowed down gratefully.

She is indeed very grateful to Tsunade, and it will be more convenient for her to do things at the level of the vice president.

"As long as you are satisfied, are you interested in having a drink when you get off work today?"

"Yes, thank you very much, Hokage-sama, for your appreciation. Excuse me, is there anything else?"

Asami Masumi bent down again.

"It's okay, you can go back to work, the handover work will be carried out after the annual leave, you just need to prepare."

"yes."

Asami Masumi nodded and left the office.

After Asami Masumi left, Tsunade also stretched and stretched his muscles.

"Ah, it's finally over. In this way, the medical department basically has no problems."

In Konoha's medical department, Konoha Hospital is the most important backbone, and it has concentrated most of the elite medical ninjas in the medical department.

Arrange Asami Masumi for the position of vice president, because the other party's contribution and qualifications are enough, not just to insert Shizune into Konoha Hospital.

Secondly, giving such a position is also to win over Masumi Asami and send a signal to others that Masumi Asami is her own, so that those who are careful in the medical department will not dare to act rashly.

As far as she knows, the factions in the medical department are also intricate. The three-generation faction, the consultant faction, the root faction, and the ninja also intervene in it... It is very troublesome to integrate.

Fortunately, the faction of the three generations of Hokage survived in name only, and the momentum of the Sarutobi clan also began to decline. The root cause was that Danzo was not able to resist because of his improper standing.

Only consultants and ninjas need to be considered.

A medical department is so complicated, let alone other departments.

Thinking of such a thing, Tsunade felt disturbed.

I really became the person I hated the most.

Actually, the issue of consultants is not a big problem. The real problem is these ninjas...

Since the Uchiha clan genocide broke out, Konoha's various ninja clans seemed to be stimulated, and began to secretly infiltrate various departments of the village and insert their own hands. Even the Hyuga clan seemed to be doing something secretly, as if they were preparing for some terrible disaster to come suddenly...

As for the targets that these ninjas are guarding against, Tsunade knows what they are wary of after thinking about it for a while.

After all, no one wants their own family to disappear from the village in an instant for no apparent reason. This is just a choice made for self-protection.

Fortunately, the Inokacho clan still maintains their original attitude and is a **** supporter of Hokage. Otherwise, the power that Hokage can gather for her may not be complete even for Anbu.

But after she truly displays her ambition, will the Zhuludie tribe still be her **** supporters?

The more she thinks about this kind of thing, the more burden Tsunade feels, making her breathless.

But this is the village her grandfather left behind, and it is her duty to guide and protect it.

This is the cause and effect engraved in her blood, which cannot be changed.

"Master Hokage, do you have any troubles?"

After Shikaku came in, he saw Tsunade with a sad face, so he asked aloud.

"Is it done?"

Tsunade did not answer the question.

"Yes, we have already started to send people to investigate the problems in the medical department, but it is hard to say whether we can catch the big fish. As for Haruno Sakura, we have also investigated, and there is no problem with the other party. Recently, she seems to have gone crazy to study her own medical talisman project... It seems that the departure of Kakashi and Uchiha Sasuke has dealt a big blow to her."

Lu Jiu replied.

"Really? Since there is no problem, let's forget it."

Tsunade waved his hand.

"Yes. In addition, this is the medical charm that Haruno Sakura gave me just now. Other than that..."

Shikahisa walked to the desk and put a few medical charms in front of Tsunade.

Tsunade did not directly pick up these medical charms, but looked at Lu Jiu and asked, "Apart from this, what else?"

"Haruno Sakura seems to want to meet with you."

"Meet me? What's the point of meeting? Anyway, the mission entrustment system for Genin will be restored after the next year, so there's no rush."

Normally, Tsunade would not mind meeting a junior with great potential, but now that she is so busy with work, she simply can't spare much time.

For her, time is life now.

"From my point of view, it's better to meet him. After all, it's Hokage's job to encourage young people."

Lu Jiu said so.

Actually, this is what Sakura asked herself through her son Shikamaru.

After all, in this critical period, if there is no particularly important person, Tsunade will not meet in person, especially a ninja, it is even more impossible.

"Understood, ask her to come over at five o'clock sharp in the afternoon, you go and tell her, I only reserve five minutes for her... No, three minutes at most, not even one more second."

"yes."

Lu Jiu nodded and wrote down the matter.

"Speaking of which, when I came here just now, I saw Director Asami. How about the win-win plan?"

Lu Jiu asked with a working attitude.

"Looking at it for the time being, it should be to win her over. I didn't expect that the little girl who was unknown in the classroom back then could reach this height."

If you don't have particularly strong professional ability, you can't be qualified for such a high-level position.

Tsunade knows that Masumi Asami has put in a lot of hard work and hardships in order to get her status and reputation today, and she can be said to be one of the models of civilian counterattacks.

A high-ranking medical ninja like her, even an ordinary small ninja in the village, would not dare to offend easily.

The other party's connections and power in Konoha over the years cannot be underestimated.

"Even so, we can't relax because of it."

Lu Jiu said so.

"You mean...she has a problem?"

Tsunade's speech slowed down.

"Have you read her information, Hokage-sama?"

"Well, although there are some scandals, for example, she used her power privately to conduct drug transactions with some ninjas in private, and earned a lot of money for herself. She also suppressed her opponents and marginalized them so that no one would threaten her status... But these things should not be called problems."

From Tsunade's point of view, these problems can only be regarded as minor problems. After all, the medical department is one of Konoha's important departments, and there are too many things fighting for power and profit.

Asami Masumi sells drugs privately, not only to establish her own private business channel, enrich her own treasury to attract others, but also to win over those small families and stand for herself.

These things were secretly investigated during the three generations of Hokage's administration, but Director Asami didn't know about it, so he was probably secretly laughing, thinking that his actions were foolproof.

But her teacher Sarutobi Hiruzen just turned a blind eye to this.

Compared to Masumi Asami's contributions to Konoha over the years, there is no need to bring this issue up to the table.

"No, I'm talking about something earlier."

Lu Jiu also knew about these things, at most they could be regarded as some stains, but to say that the other party has problems is a bit too exaggerated.

"Earlier?"

"Her family of origin has some problems."

"Original family?"

Tsunade frowned, she didn't notice this aspect.

"And when she was a girl, she had a relationship... I heard that it ended without a problem."

"What's going on?"

Tsunade remembers that in Asami Masumi's personal information, there are words like 'no relationship history' recorded.

"I don't know. Because I paid attention to the affairs of the medical department in the past, I investigated some high-level cadres in depth. Among them, Asami Masumi is one of the important investigation targets. It's just that the records about that part seem to have been deliberately deleted."

Lu Jiu said.

"Deleting the files of her level is not something everyone has the authority to do."

Tsunade frowned even deeper.

"Well, I'm afraid the person who started to delete this file is the third generation."

"...Starting to investigate from the people she contacts, as well as the surrounding neighbors, there is no need to follow her. With her strength, even the best Anbu may be noticed. As for her, let me talk to her personally and see if I can get some news from her."

After thinking about it, Tsunade still decided to play in person.

Asami Masumi is not only a medical ninja with superb medical skills, but also a strong Jnin. Although her strength is often overshadowed by the brilliance of her medical ninjutsu, it does not mean that she is weak.

Even if she is placed in Anbu, she is capable of serving as the squad leader in a four-person team.

Facing such a ninja, it is too risky to use Anbu to follow them. If they disgust the other party, then the previous work of wooing them will be tantamount to wasted.

What makes Tsunade curious is that she is a woman who looks extremely ascetic on the outside, but it seems that there is also an unknown past hidden in her body.

Moreover, this part of the archives was deliberately deleted by the past high-level officials. If you know these secrets, you may be able to get closer to the other party's heart.

(end of this chapter)