Kumogakure was coming.
It came so fast, catching people off guard.
How long had the Eight-Tails been in Konoha?
The Raikage actually set off with a group of ninjas?
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, his eyes narrowed slightly.
Very assertive.
It was indeed Kumogakure's style.
But it also proved the importance of the Eight-Tails to Kumogakure.
"Don't panic."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was still sitting, but he also casually put down his pipe.
"Continue to spread the news that the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki is visiting Konoha, and at the same time, notify the combat personnel on the front lines to return."
"Notify the clan leaders... prepare to fight!"
A hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
For Konoha, now was the time to recuperate, restore strength, and wait for the new generation to grow up.
Suddenly responding to the war was obviously not a good decision.
But this was the situation now.
Even if they handed the Eight-Tails back, and lowered Konoha's stance to the lowest level.
Even if the war would not break out for the time being, Konoha, which had lost its dignity, would not be able to hide for long...
This was reality.
He was old...
He didn't have much time to fight.
He could only take this opportunity.
To see how many resources he could get Kumogakure to exchange for it...
Without resources, there would be no war reserves.
With this.
He could also buy a little more room for the descendants of Konoha to grow.
The Eight-Tails, could leave.
He could be safely sent back to Kumogakure.
But Kumogakure... couldn't leave without leaving anything behind!
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked out the window.
On the Hokage Rock, the First, Second, and Fourth Hokage.
Were still guarding Konoha, always like this.
And at this moment.
That former ninja hero, seemed to be no longer twilight!
.....
On the other side.
Having ended what seemed to be a small interlude, Qingchuan's shopping spree continued.
It was rare to be in a good mood.
Qingchuan also decided to take the three swordsmen, and walk around Konoha for a while...
However, the good times didn't last long.
Not long after, the arrival of an Anbu member completely announced the end of this action.
The Anbu, had another mission.
Even Shisui, after being notified by a Root member, apologized, and then left in a hurry.
Qingchuan couldn't help but take another look at Shisui.
Danzo...
Was really fast.
Before he knew it, Itachi had entered the Anbu, and Shisui had run to Root...
He believed that once Shisui's Mangekyo ability, Kotoamatsukami, was exposed, Danzo would probably strike directly.
This caused Qingchuan, who had been in a great mood, to suddenly wake up from his dream.
After a series of operations.
How did he feel that the countdown to the massacre would advance?
But Itachi was less than ten years old.
He couldn't possibly develop halfway, and then grab a big knife and chop up the entire clan...
For a time, Qingchuan's heart was a bit restless.
"It seems that today is not a good day to go for a walk."
Kakashi looked at the two team members, spread his hands, and said helplessly.
"The Hokage ordered us to go directly to the Hokage Building to assemble, and it seems like... it's very urgent."
"Everyone... let's go?"
Qingchuan and Itachi responded with a yes, and the figures of the three disappeared.
Not long after.
Hokage Building, Hokage's office.
Including Yamato, the entire Team Kakashi was present, waiting for orders.
And the Anbu teams that had come here were not just them, there were those who had been temporarily called back from various positions, and those who were waiting for orders and resting, and had resumed work in advance...
Judging by the situation, something big must have happened.
Probably B was preparing to come to attack.
Qingchuan guessed in his heart, and at the same time breathed a sigh of relief.
Judging from Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrangement, it didn't seem like he was preparing to swallow his anger.
While grabbing spies within the village, he was also sending Anbu to Kumogakure, and infiltrating them in more ways.
A full dozen teams had received different tasks, and left in a hurry.
Team Kakashi waited for a long time.
Finally, when only their team was left, they were called forward by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Qingchuan was a little expectant...
So many people had gotten the intelligence missions of grabbing spies and sending spies.
It was their turn, they would have to get an ambush assassination or something, right?
If that was really the case...
Then Qingchuan wouldn't mind giving Hiruzen Sarutobi a vote when the strongest Hokage in history was selected in the future.
"This time's mission is to protect the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, and it is also the most important mission."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a serious tone.
One sentence completely took away Qingchuan's vote.
He also received Qingchuan's kind regards to Hiruzen Sarutobi's entire family.
Damn it...
He had just come back from that guy's side, and now he was sending him into the fire pit again?!
.... ..... ...
It wasn't just Qingchuan who was scolding his mother with his head down.
In fact, even Kakashi and Itachi's eyes had changed a bit.
Obviously.
The two didn't have a good impression of that person.
"The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki is now a guest of Konoha." Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "However, the situation has now changed."
"The Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure has brought a group of elites to Konoha, and before they arrive, we need to make the corresponding preparations."
"The safety of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki is the most important part of this preparation."
Saying this, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Kakashi, and his tone turned colder.
"What you have to do, besides ensuring the safety of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, is also to block the news, and prevent the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki from launching an attack in the village."
"If necessary... you are allowed to use force to suppress him, but remember, only as a last resort."
At this moment.
The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was Konoha's bargaining chip for negotiations with Kumogakure.
They had picked up a check for nothing, how could they not go and cash it?
Qingchuan understood this, but his expression gradually became strange...
He didn't know if it was too late to raise his hand and tell the Third Hokage that the Dumb B was brought back by him...
If it was possible.
He also wanted to get a share of the check that was being cashed...
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