Is it too much of a coincidence?”

"Kumogakure... no, why would the Kingdom of Thunder do that?"

Hiruzen's face was grim, so this possibility could not be completely ruled out.

"Imagine that Iwagakure suddenly withdrew his troops, and Kumogakure subsequently sent troops. Once the situation shows such a result, the power of the Fire Country and Konoha will be destined to be scattered and unable to be concentrated. Such a situation, for which one

What’s best for the country?”

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

After Shikaku's reminder, Hiruzen's face darkened.

"Ghost Country!"

Chiba Shiraishi!

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

In the Kingdom of Demons, the only person Hiruzen could think of who had the status and ability to do this was Chiba Shiraishi.

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

"This is my personal guess, Lord Hokage. 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 have a head-on conflict with the Kingdom of Fire, and it must achieve its own strategic intentions. So,

Uniting other countries to put pressure on the Fire Country and Konoha is undoubtedly a very subtle step. Therefore, I think this speculation may be fact."

Even though he was an enemy, Shikaku had 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 means Shiraishi used to unite the Kingdom of Earth and the Kingdom of Thunder, and he didn't know if other countries were involved. Even if he was not a ninja, as an enemy, the other party was still a dangerous person.

"If that's the case, how can we break the situation? Do you have any idea, Shikaku?"

Hiruzen looked at Shikaku.

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

"What contradiction?"

"Does 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."

Many times, Ninja Village and Daming Mansion are wary of each other.

This relationship of being both a partner and an enemy allowed Shikaku to see clearly the real gap between the Land of Fire and the Land 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 have such shortcomings compared with the Demon Country.

Moreover, this shortcoming cannot be eliminated.

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

Hiruzen was speechless and took a deep breath.

"You are right, but now is not the time to be suspicious of each other. I believe that the daimyo needs our help from Konoha now, and Konoha also needs the help of the daimyo. Shikaku, you set out with me to Daming Mansion, and I will go there in person

Go and convince the daimyo."

Hiruzen stood up from his seat and said with determination.

"yes."

Shikaku nodded.

"Kakashi, I will temporarily leave the affairs of the village to the two advisors, but do not follow their arrangements for the ANBU's decision-making. Just make your own decision. I will temporarily give you the power to make your own decisions."

Hiruzen said to Kakashi.

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

Although he believed that these two people would not cause chaos in the village while he was away, the ANBU must be in the hands of the Hokage.

Kakashi nodded solemnly.

"Please don't worry, Hokage-sama, I will take care of the ANBU."
Chapter completed!