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Chapter 101 Minato Must Die
Chapter 101 Minato Must Die
A moment later, three ninjas wearing khaki cloaks entered the tent.
"Lord Kazekage III."
The leader of the Iwagakure team is named Tsuchiryu, a renowned Jonin.
Upon seeing the Third Kazekage, Tsuchiryu nodded slightly and got straight to the point: "I am Tsuchiryu. I have come on behalf of Lord Tsuchikage to discuss the alliance with Sunagakure."
"An alliance—"
The Third Kazekage thought to himself, "Just as I thought."
Minato's appearance dealt a heavy blow to Sunagakure, but for Iwagakure, it was also a huge threat.
The Sand Village offered a bounty of 100 million ryo for Minato's life, but as soon as it was listed on the exchange, it skyrocketed to over 200 million ryo.
It's clear that the Sand Village isn't the only one wanting to eliminate Wood Release.
"Since we're going to form an alliance, there needs to be a foundation of trust. But if I remember correctly, there's a history of enmity between our two villages, isn't there?"
The Third Generation Kazekage said calmly.
Although he also wanted to form an alliance with Iwagakure, this was not something that could be decided with just a few words.
Sunagakure and Konoha don't get along, but they also have a lot of friction with Iwagakure.
Moreover, if we had to put it simply, the Sand Village launched the war because the conditions were so harsh that they could hardly survive.
If this drags on any longer, either the economy will collapse or civil unrest will break out; there is no other choice.
In contrast, Iwagakure's actions were purely military expansion.
Moreover, that old man Ohnoki has never been very trustworthy, so even if we really want to form an alliance, we have to be careful.
"That depends on whether Lord Fengying values enmity or threat more."
Earth Dragon seemed to have anticipated the Third Kazekage's reaction: "The name Minato Namikaze should be quite familiar to you, Kazekage, shouldn't it?"
Upon hearing this, the faces of the Sand Village members inside the tent immediately turned grim.
"You wouldn't be here to mock Sunagakure, would you?"
Beside the Third Kazekage, Ebizo said calmly, "The vanguard's defeat was simply due to a lack of intelligence. After all, no one would have expected that an eight-year-old kid would have such strength."
"If he hadn't felt a strong threat, given Onoki's stubborn personality, he probably wouldn't have lowered himself to send someone to form an alliance."
"So it's Lord Ebizo." Tsuchiryu's expression became slightly more respectful.
"Let's skip the pointless pleasantries and get straight to the point."
Ebizo placed his hands on the table, appearing as if he were just an ordinary old man: "Your goal is probably also Wood Release, isn't it?"
"Yes."
Tulong nodded slightly: "The Tsuchikage hopes to form an alliance with Sunagakure to eliminate Minato Namikaze at all costs. I suppose Sunagakure wouldn't want to stand idly by and watch such a threat grow stronger, would they?"
"At any cost—"
The Third Kazekage scoffed lightly.
Sunagakure cannot afford any more costs.
"Where is the sincerity?"
"The Iwagakure forces have fully arrived at the border between the Land of Grass and the Land of Rain. Once an alliance is formed, Iwagakure will launch a full-scale attack on Konoha."
Tulong said calmly, "According to our Iwagakure intelligence, Minato Namikaze is currently at the front-line camp in the Land of Rain, and Konoha intends to protect him."
"The pressure that Sunagakure exerts on Konoha alone is probably not enough to force them into the main battlefield."
"Is a direct confrontation the only method you can think of?"
The Third Kazekage frowned; this suggestion was utterly reckless.
"We originally wanted to use hostage-taking to force him to comply, but according to the intelligence our spies brought back, that kid's social circle is pitifully small."
Tu Long shook his head slightly, looking rather helpless.
"Those known to have close ties with him include Tsunade, the granddaughter of the First Hokage and Minato Namikaze's teacher; Nawaki, Tsunade's younger brother; and Kushina Uzumaki, a childhood friend from the Uzumaki clan."
"The first two are currently at the Konoha front-line camp, while the latter is suspected to be a potential Jinchuriki for Konoha. She is currently living with the wife of the First Hokage, Mito Uzumaki, and is being looked after by the Konoha Anbu."
Because her whole family had to go to the battlefield, Kushina could only stay temporarily with Mito Uzumaki.
After all, Minato's weaknesses are limited to these few. With Tsunade and Nawaki by his side, how could Hiruzen Sarutobi leave Kushina alone at home?
Therefore, before Tsunade and the others left the village, they had already settled Kushina in Mito.
"Now that you can't use hostages as a threat, can you think of a better solution?" Tu Long chuckled.
The Third Kazekage immediately fell silent.
During this week, he did resort to some despicable means, such as ordering his undercover agents in Konoha to poison Minato.
But the news sent back by the undercover agent almost broke his mentality—this kid actually cooks for himself!
They even ate barbecue!
How extravagant!
He, a mere Wind Shadow, could only meagerly eat dry rations, while that kid was actually grilling meat in the front-line camp?
No, is nobody going to do anything about him?
Is this how you spoil kids in Konoha?!
Upon learning this news, the Third Kazekage was furious and immediately ordered his undercover agents to find an opportunity to assassinate him.
The undercover agent then sent back another message: the target built two houses every morning and then stayed in the cabin without going out. The area around the cabin was either a medical center or a command post.
"It seems that Lord Fengying also can't think of any good methods." Tulong smiled.
Ninjas only have so many methods: assassination, poisoning—
Didn't they, the Hidden Rock Village, consider this?
The Third Kazekage remained silent for a long time before finally nodding slowly: "Let's talk about the alliance."
The sounds of intrigue inside the tent were drowned out by the rain, and a conspiracy targeting Konoha, or rather, Minato, quietly began.
Two days later, a sudden message disrupted the situation in the Land of Rain.
The Hidden Sand Village and the Hidden Stone Village formed an alliance and launched a simultaneous attack on Konoha from three fronts: the Land of Rain, the Land of Rivers, and the Land of Grass!
Fortunately, Konoha was not entirely unaware of the two's movements. Although they did not know that the two's target was Minato, the news of the alliance between the two villages was still relayed back by their undercover agents.
Therefore, countermeasures were taken immediately to keep the enemy outside the border.
A large number of ninja troops poured into the front lines, especially the Land of Rain, which is located in the center of the three countries, and the battlefield situation was instantly intensified!
Meanwhile, at the Konoha front-line camp, inside a warm little wooden cabin.
Minato was offering a peeled nut to Mikoto's lips, a hint of uncertainty in his eyes.
Mikoto blushed slightly, gave him a reproachful glare, but still gently opened her mouth to take it.
Seeing this, Minato's lips curled into a smug smile.
Since they had their conversation, their relationship has progressed rapidly.
Minato also launched a gentle yet passionate offensive towards Mikoto.
The two stood very close, their breaths mingling, and a faint sweetness and warmth filled the air.
Outside, the rain drizzled and the sky was filled with dark clouds, while inside, the fire crackled in the stove, and feelings of affection were secretly blossoming.
The threat of an alliance between the two great ninja villages seems to have nothing to do with this small corner of the world.
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