Konoha's entry is ninja!

Although it was late at night, the Hokage's office was still bright.

During this time, Sarutobi Hiruzen was always stationed here.

It happened that Namikaze Minato was in the village, so the information transmitted through the messenger toad reached Sarutobi Hiruzen very quickly.

Although no more information has come yet, the news that the Iwa ninja has sent troops is enough for Sarutobi Hiruzen to take it seriously.

He first issued an order to send an ANBU team to the border of Grass Country to alert the border defense forces, and to the Grass Ninja Village to alert the Grass Ninja to be alert to the Iwa Ninja's surprise attack.

Although the Kusanagi Village has been dealing with other major ninja villages, and has recently had an unusual relationship with the Iwa Ninja, Sarutobi Hiruzen believes that there is absolutely no way the Kusanagi will allow the Iwa Ninjas to invade.

Because at that time, the Grass Ninja Village will cease to exist, and this is the core interest of the Grass Ninja Village.

This is completely different from the River Kingdom. Because the River Kingdom lost the Rain Ninja Village, there is no Ninja Village at all.

Therefore, even with the reminders of Shuichi Hoshita and Orochimaru before, Hiruzen Sarutobi still believed that even if the Iwa Ninja sent troops, it would not be easy to cross the Land of Grass, so there was still time to mobilize troops.

This was also the reason why he had dared to mobilize troops to Platycodon Mountain several times before.

This is based on interest considerations!

After issuing orders one by one, Sarutobi Hiruzen smoked a cigarette, but his thoughts flew to the Land of Rain.

In addition to the Kingdom of Grass, the Kingdom of Rain is also a point of concern for him.

Fortunately Danzo was there.

With roots, it is not easy for the Iwa Ninja Village to raid the border of the Fire Country through the Rain Country.

Soon Sarutobi Hiruzen thought of Kumo Ninja again.

Once the Iwa Ninja goes into battle, Konoha's military strength will be severely reduced, and Kumo Ninja will definitely not be able to bear it.

After getting up and coming to the map, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked around and finally landed on the location of Mount Kikyo.

"Sand Ninja..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes were focused.

He was worried that the Kumo ninja would not wait until the victor in the Battle of Kikyo Mountain before taking action. It would be very dangerous at that time.

And Hoshita Shuichi... thought about it for a long time, sighed, and Sarutobi Hiruzen still didn't decide to recall.

Once Shuichi Hoshita leaves, the Suna Ninja will reinforce him, and the Battle of Mount Kikyo will immediately change.

"Shinnosuke, Minato hasn't left yet, has he?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke appeared immediately: "Yes, Minato is worried that Shuichi will send information."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed: "Thank you for their hard work."

"Let Minato send a message to Shuichi and ask him to propose peace talks with the Suna Ninja on my behalf. I will send a special mission to Sunagakure Village."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke was shocked: "At this time...according to Shuichi's previous information, there is a reason why Iwa Ninja went to battle so quickly."

"The Sand Ninja may offer unacceptable conditions at this time."

"We only need to support it for a while longer. After the victory in the Battle of Platycodon Mountain, we can immediately reinforce the Country of Grass."

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head: "But this would be a huge loss."

"There are also cloud ninjas, their movements will be even faster."

"Faced with attacks from four ninja villages at the same time... go ahead!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke sighed secretly. Although he didn't agree with such a strategy, he understood his father's painstaking efforts, so he nodded and left.

After finding Namikaze Minato, Sarutobi Shinnosuke carefully explained Sarutobi Hiruzen's orders and considerations. Namikaze Minato solemnly nodded: "I will immediately ask Mt. Myoboku to notify Shuichi. With Shuichi's acumen, it shouldn't be difficult. Do this."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke smiled bitterly and said, "I'm afraid Shuichi will not do what the Third Hokage wants."

Namikaze Minato was startled for a moment, then comforted him: "Don't worry, Shuichi will be sensible about such an important matter."

"Then I'll go."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded and watched Namikaze Minato leave.

Namikaze Minato came to a remote place but immediately summoned Gamabunta and asked him to bring information to Hoshita Shuichi.

Gamabunta nodded and released the channeling. After returning to Mt. Myoboku, he immediately used the counter-channeling technique.

Outside Sand Hidden Village, Hoshixia Xiu suddenly disappeared from the spot with a bang.

When he reappeared, it was Mt. Miaomu, whose scenery was completely different from that of the ninja world.

This was the first time Hoshita Shuichi came to Mt. Myoboku. He glanced around and looked at the huge toad Bunta in front of him: "Bunta, it seems that Minato-sensei has news."

Gamabunta nodded: "According to Minato's words, the Third Hokage has instructed you to propose peace talks with the Fourth Kazekage."

Hoshita Shuichi heard this and smiled and said, "I understand, why don't you summon Minato-sensei here too?"

"Um...this is okay."

Gamabunta closed his forelimbs and used the counter-spiritual technique, and Minato Namikaze suddenly appeared next to Hoshita Shuichi.

"Shuichi!"

Namikaze Minato turned around, looked at Hoshita Shuichi with a smile, and then stretched out his hand to gesture: "You have grown a lot taller!"

Hoshita Shuichi smiled happily and said, "Minato-sensei, we haven't seen each other for almost half a year."

"Yes."

Namikaze Minato nodded with emotion: "Thank you for your hard work."

"So, you already know the order of the Third Hokage, right?"

Hoshita Hide nodded and restrained his smile: "Actually, after I got the news of the Iwa Ninja's dispatch, I went to see the Fourth Kazekage, and used the Kingdom of Birds to lure the Fourth Kazekage to send troops north and form an alliance with Konoha."

Namikaze Minato was stunned when he heard this: "This... Iwa Ninja and Suna Ninja must have reached an agreement secretly, right?"

Hoshita Shuichi said with a playful smile: "Minato-sensei, don't forget that in the eyes of most Suna ninjas, the disappearance or death of the Third Kazekage is related to the Four-Tails Jinchuuriki."

"Secondly, Iwa Ninja took the initiative to attack the Kingdom of Wind."

"Furthermore, Yakura, the Burnt Releaser who was regarded as a hero by Sand Hidden Village, died in the hands of Iwa Ninja."

"Of course, these are not the most important. The most important thing is that the victory of the Bird Country is the result of the Fourth Kazekage, and the River Country is the work of the Third Kazekage."

"And under the current circumstances, the Suna Ninja will definitely lose in the Battle of Mount Kikyo, regardless of whether the Iwa Ninja and Kumo Ninja send troops."

"For the sake of the comrades of the village and revenge against the Iwa Ninja, the Fourth Kazekage's prestige will be further enhanced. If the interests of the Bird Country are taken, then most of the Suna Ninja will forget the Third Kazekage and replace the Fourth Kazekage. Considered the strongest Kazekage in history."

Minato Namikaze frowned in thought, then nodded after a moment and said: "Shuichi, your analysis is very reasonable, but..."

Looking at his outstanding disciple solemnly, Namikaze Minato solemnly said: "If we talk about peace talks, the Suna Ninja will definitely put forward conditions, and Ichibi will definitely be among them."

"Shuichi, you should know what happens after the tailed beast is extracted."

Hoshita nodded and said with a smile, "Minato-sensei, of course I know it very well."

"The One-Tail can be returned to the Sand Ninja, but not now."

"We have to wait until after the war, um... set three years, and we will keep it for Suna Ninja for three years."

Namikaze Minato was confused: "Shuichi, you..."