The sansho fish was stewed in a good clear soup, and finally turned into a barbecue.
In Sakumo's words, the way Tatsu cooks is... really Tsai.
After taking a few more sips, Sakumo felt quite emotional.
A month ago, the two of them were running around the Land of Fire like dogs. Since Hanzo's defeat, they suddenly seemed to be free.
Of course, this is a bit exaggerated. Both of them are commanders and have a lot of things to be busy with, but they are indeed much more confident than before.
It can only be said that no one expected that the war would progress so smoothly.
After all, the names of demigods are too resounding. Even the names of Orochimaru and the other three come from the fact that they barely remained undefeated in the Second Ninja War against Hanzo.
But who would have thought that a few years later, a disciple of the Sannin would defeat this top ninja who stood at the top of the ninja
You know, in the initial plan formulated by the headquarters, they were prepared to defeat Hanzo with numbers.
It was like the third generation Raikage from the original time and space, who was surrounded by the ninjas of Iwagakure Village and was eaten alive when he was one against ten thousand.
But this is only the worst plan, provided that neither Sakumo nor Tatsumi are Hanzo's opponents.
Under this plan, Konoha will inevitably suffer huge losses, and it may not be able to keep people.
The second option is for Tatsu and Sakumo to fight on wheels.
At that time, Sakumo was guarding the border of the Land of Fire, preparing to launch a sneak attack after Tatsu and Hanzo were finished fighting.
It's just that he blew the wind for a long time, and then what he waited for was the news that Hanzo had been captured.
"By the way, Brother Sakumo, what's our next battle?" Chen asked, picking up a peanut with chopsticks.
He did not participate in the day's battle plan, but went to visit Hanzo.
Sakumo thought for a while and said concisely: "Now Hanzo has been captured, but there are still a large number of rain ninjas stranded in the Land of Fire."
"So next we will level the battle lines again, conduct a second investigation, and completely eliminate the Rain Ninjas in the Land of Fire."
"Aren't you going to let them surrender?" Chen asked.
Now that Hanzo is in hand, he can completely blackmail the Rain Country into retreating.
Sakumo shook his head. "A death order has been issued in the village, and the rain ninja who enter the Land of Fire must be completely annihilated."
The Third Hokage's meaning is very simple.
In the next strategy, Konoha will enter the Rain Country and then use it as a springboard to invade other countries.
As the rear area, the Kingdom of Rain must ensure stability.
It is still unclear whether Hanzo will surrender, but even if he surrenders, he has betrayed once, and there may not be a second time.
The most worthless thing in the ninja world is commitment.
In order to prevent this from happening, the ninjas in the Land of Rain must be reduced to a certain number, so that even if things happen repeatedly, Konoha will not suffer much loss.
Now these rain ninjas in the Land of Fire have been locked up and beaten.
If Konoha insists on killing them all, of course they will resist, and it will also cause casualties to Konoha ninjas, but it is better than being stabbed in the back later.
Of course, the official statement is that it is to avenge the civilians whose homes were destroyed.
Either way, these rain ninjas must die.
"By the way, how is Hanzo doing?" Sakumo asked. "Will he surrender?"
Chen shook his head, "I still refuse."
Sparing Hanzo's life was to prepare for the next strategy.
Konoha needs to pass through the Kingdom of Rain and enter the Kingdom of Wind or the Kingdom of Earth.
However, someone must ensure this long supply line.
If Hanzo is willing to surrender and be the leader, the next war in Konoha will be much easier.
Chen's task now is to convince him.
But unfortunately, Hanzo refused.
"If it doesn't work, let's support a new agent." Sakumo thought for a while and said.
The situation in the Country of Rain is complicated. Naturally, there are ninjas who have infiltrated Konoha. If necessary, they can support an agent as the new leader of the Country of Rain.
But doing this kind of operation requires a lot of time to complete, and Konoha doesn't have time now.
So after thinking about it, Chen shook his head and said, "Let's see again, I want to give it another try."
"Yeah." Since he insisted, Sakumo had no choice but to nod.
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At this time, Iwagakure Village, meeting room.
The Third Tsuchikage angrily threw out the information in his hand and said angrily: "Hanzo is so useless, what a waste!"
When he got angry, the elders around him were so angry that they didn't dare to express his anger.
Only a red-haired middle-aged ninja crossed his arms and said, "What's the use of being angry? The most urgent thing is to think about how to defend Konoha!"
Lao Zi and the third Tsuchikage Onoki were ninjas of the same era, but they were away from the village all year round due to their bad tempers.
The Third Ninja War began, and Lao Zi returned to Iwa Ninja Village again, and then went to the battlefield.
But not long after, news came that Kirigakure Village was attacked, and Onoki Twelve gave an order, scolding Lao Zi to return to the village immediately.
Although Lao Zi is back, he is still very unhappy, so during meetings, he likes to disgrace Ohnoki and prevent him from getting off the stage.
But this time Ohnoki surprisingly did not argue with Lao Zi. Instead, he suppressed his anger and turned his head calmly.
Lao Zi was somewhat proud, pointed at the map, and continued: "Konoha has captured Hanzo now, and next, we will definitely enter the Kingdom of Rain."
“The Third Kazekage set the battlefield in his own country, and even Orochimaru couldn’t solve it.
I've said before that this village won't become anything big.
So I think Konoha's next strategy will definitely give priority to attacking us who are stronger! "
“If Konoha Lightning and White Fang enter the Earth Kingdom, there are two strategies: the first is to flank the Grass Kingdom, and the second is to attack the Iwagakure Village.
Either way, it is detrimental to us, so we must dispatch ninjas to block them in the Rain Country. "
"But this will separate the troops for fighting." An elder asked doubtfully.
Lao Zi sarcastically said, "Don't Konoha divide its forces to fight? Are they still fighting on four fronts? If you are afraid, then surrender as soon as possible."
Ohnoki still said nothing.
In fact, what Lao Zi said makes sense.
Moreover, he did not mention that the Land of Earth is a mountainous country. In terms of terrain, transportation lines are too few and can easily be cut off.
If Konoha's army invades the Earth Country, the Iwa Ninjas of the Grass Country will not only have their escape routes cut off, but the transportation lines will probably also be cut off.
The best way is, of course, to control the war within the Land of Rain, but this situation will be like the Second Ninja War.
Moreover, if the troops are divided into battles, a large number of ninjas will inevitably be mobilized from the village. What if Konoha Lightning comes to steal the house again
Ohnoki hesitated, Lao Zi suddenly stood up, slammed the table and said:
"Give me two thousand ninjas, and I will eat the troops of Konoha Lightning and White Fang!"
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