Naruto: Starting as the Third Hokage with Tears in His Eyes

Chapter 143 The Formation of the Alliance

Master Yuan's proposal was a plan full of Kirigakure style: insidious, ruthless, yet incredibly efficient.

Silence fell once again in Raikage's office.

Hehe~

Hozuki Shio listened with great interest, finding it incredibly interesting to be around such intelligent people.

"..."

Tsuchishiro stroked his chin, lost in thought.

This plan perfectly combines the power of Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) with the mystery of Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village).

It's absolutely flawless.

"What a...what a treacherous plan!"

After listening, the Third Raikage abruptly waved his hand and made a decision, "Do as you say!"

"Tsuchiyoshi, go and discuss the specific battle details with Master Gen! Troop deployment, attack route, distribution of spoils... every detail must be flawless!"

"Yes, Lord Raikage!" Tsuchishiro replied respectfully.

"Left Moon!"

Ai looked at Zuo Yue again.

"exist!"

"You will lead our most elite assault team from Kumogakure as the vanguard of this operation! Cooperate with Kirigakure's assassination squad to tear a breach in the barriers of Uzushiogakure!"

"Mission accomplished!"

Zuo Yue's eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.

A conspiracy is rapidly taking shape between two equally ambitious villages.

Ai finally made the decision: "The specific troop allocation and spoils distribution should be finalized now!"

Over the next few hours, the leaders of the two ninja villages engaged in heated discussions and negotiations over every detail of the operation.

Finally, an incredibly detailed joint operation plan was produced.

As for the distribution of profits after the war, it was all clearly written down in black and white.

All sealing technique scrolls are shared by both parties.

Only Master Yuan and his group, along with the Third Raikage, remained in the office.

"Heh, I hope your Hidden Mist Village won't disappoint me."

Ai looked at Master Yuan and said in a deep voice.

"Rest assured, Lord Raikage."

Master Yuan smiled and replied, "We have a common enemy and common interests."

After saying that, he took the Hozuki siblings and turned to leave the Raikage's office.

As she watched them walk away, a cold glint flashed in Ai's eyes.

He walked to the window, looked at the small Land of Whirlpools marked with a red circle on the map, and a cruel smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi..."

"Father."

The boy, Ai, who had been standing by and listening to everything, finally couldn't help but speak up, "Are we... really going to cooperate with those people from Kirigakure? I have a feeling they seem very sinister."

"insidious?"

Ai sneered, turned around, and ruffled his son's long golden hair, his eyes flashing with a beastly light.

"Ai, you must remember this."

"In this world, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies, only permanent interests."

"The Hidden Mist Village needs sealing techniques to solve their Tailed Beast problem, and so do we."

"We all need a chance to wash away the shame brought upon us by Konoha."

"Therefore, we are natural allies."

"As for insidious..."

A disdainful smile curled at the corner of Ai's lips. "In the face of absolute power, any conspiracy or trickery is nothing but child's play."

"Once we obtain the sealing technique and resolve the Tailed Beast issue, then Kirigakure..."

Ai didn't say anything more, but the domineering and ambitious look in his eyes said it all.

Young Ai looked at his father's imposing figure and nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

All he knew was that a storm that would excite even his father was about to arrive.

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When Master Yuan returned to Kirigakure by boat with the blood-red covenant scroll bearing the seal of the Third Raikage, it was already three days later.

Water Shadow Building, Supreme Conference Room.

The Third Mizukage, Mizuki, looked at the scroll in his hand that emitted a faint aura of lightning chakra. His eyes, which were always as calm as an ancient well, finally stirred with emotion.

Successful.

Master Yuan, the old man who dedicated his life to the village, once again used his wisdom to pry open a brand new future for Kirigakure, one full of both opportunities and dangers.

"Master Yuan, thank you for your hard work."

Jian Yue carefully put the scroll away, her voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of excitement.

"I would gladly die for my village."

A relieved smile appeared on Master Yuan's aged face.

Jian Yue nodded, stood up, and walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

Outside the window, there was still that eternal, grayish-white fog.

But at this moment, in his eyes, the thick fog no longer seemed to be a constraint, but had become their most powerful weapon.

He took a deep breath and then slammed the main call bell on the table.

"Pass on my orders!"

"Convene another top-level emergency meeting! All senior officials must be present within ten minutes!"

"Yes, Lord Mizukage!"

With the order given, the entire Hidden Mist Village, this long-silent, cold war machine, began to emit a low rumble.

Dark figures emerged from every corner of the village, converging towards the Water Shadow Building like ghosts.

In the Kaguya clan's territory, Kaguya Sonosuke, who was sweating profusely in the training grounds, merely grinned after receiving the message from the Anbu. He casually tossed his large sword to the ground and strode away, his eyes filled with a thirst for blood.

In the ice chamber of the Snow Clan, Yukinojo, who was carving a new ice sculpture, gracefully put down his ice chisel after hearing the news.

He looked at the unfinished artwork called "Vortex," a satisfied smile curving his lips. Then, he leisurely straightened his white hunting robe and walked towards the Water Shadow Building.

The heads of the Hozuki clan, as well as the heads of other bloodline families, all put down their affairs and rushed to the meeting room where their fates would be decided.

Ten minutes later, the highest conference room was once again packed to capacity.

The atmosphere was more somber and more... restless than last time.

All eyes were focused on the Third Mizukage, who sat in the main seat with a calm expression yet exuded a powerful aura.

They were all waiting.

Jianyue didn't keep them waiting too long.

He threw the scroll of the alliance agreement signed with Kumogakure directly onto the center of the conference table.

"Gentlemen."

Jian Yue's voice rang out in the quiet conference room, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"The alliance with Kumogakure has been formed."

"We will join forces with the Hidden Cloud Village to launch a surprise attack on the Land of Whirlpools!"

boom!

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