I, The New Hokage of Konoha - Chapter 228
“Hidden Cloud Village.
Once, it was on the brink, only a step away from destruction, and the Cloud Ninjas, ranked second in military power in the Ninjas world, suffered not only heavy casualties but also heavy debts after their battle with Konoha over five years ago. Since then, they have struggled to recover and become the weakest among the five major ninja villages.
Although the village has regained some vitality today, it still has a long way to go compared to its peak.
However, with the Fourth Great Ninja War about to begin, time is running out, and even the little vitality they have managed to regain may be lost.
War, especially a war named the Great Ninja War, takes a heavy toll, whether you are on the winning or losing side.
The other four villages that have been recovering and strengthening their forces for many years may be able to bear these costs.
But for the Hidden Cloud Village, which has not yet fully recovered from its old wounds, it is undoubtedly a new blow.
However, when it comes to a matter of life and death, some things must be done, even if they seem impossible.
Raikage’s office.
The Fourth Raikage, Ei, who rushed back here in haste, immediately called a meeting to announce the onset of the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Present in the room, in addition to the Fourth Raikage Ei, were Darui, C, and other high-ranking members of the Hidden Cloud Village, including Tsuchikage Kurotsuchi, his secretary Mabui, and the Jinchuriki of the Two-Tails, Yugito Nii.
Unlike the fiery enthusiasm of five years ago when they went to war with Konoha, the atmosphere in the meeting room was now somewhat solemn.
This was not only because their own people knew their own situation but also because their target in the upcoming battle was, once again, Konoha.
The painful memories of the last war were still fresh in their minds.
It should be noted that Konoha had captured Tsuchikage Kurotsuchi, Yugito Nii, and others during the previous war, and even now, many of the villagers in Konoha still recognized them.
It was impossible not to feel uneasy about it.
“Fortunately, we have Uchiha Itachi to divert the Fourth Hokage,” Tsuchikage Kurotsuchi sighed with relief.
“Indeed,” with Tsuchikage taking the lead, the others began speaking up.
“I can’t believe Uchiha Itachi is still alive! And he managed to defeat the Fourth Hokage so easily. Is his personal strength really that formidable?”
“Back then, we saw the might of Yuki Senju. We shouldn’t underestimate him.”
One of the high-ranking Cloud Ninjas who had witnessed Yuki’s power spoke with a hint of fear.
“Uchiha Itachi may be alive, but at least he can restrain the Fourth Hokage. I don’t want to experience the same disastrous defeat as five years ago.”
“We can’t be careless! Who knows, after so many years of silence, Uchiha Itachi might have some hidden agenda?” someone reminded.
“Even if he has a hidden agenda, what can he do? But in the current situation, the Four Nations… the Five Nations Alliance really needs him. Even if it’s skinning a tiger, we must go through with it,” another person said.
“If Uchiha Itachi and Yuki Senju could both perish in the process, that would be even better.” The viewpoint proposed by one person received agreement from many.
But such good things were just wishful thinking.
“Regardless, we must not forget that the Cloud Village is vulnerable. We can’t afford to expend too much strength in the war, or even if we win, the heavily damaged Cloud Village will likely be expelled from the new ninja world order. I believe that old man Onoki would be happy to do that,” another person warned.
The discussion in Raikage’s office was heated, as the Five Nations Alliance had already been established, and the question was no longer whether to participate in the war but how to gain an advantage in it and, most importantly, how to protect themselves.
However, at this moment, a cold voice instantly silenced the meeting room.
“Have you… not considered that the Cloud Village might be the first to be eliminated? The logic of picking the softest target first is something Konoha should be very clear about.”
The person who said this was Yugito Nii, the Jinchuriki of the Two-Tails.
Her once-warlike nature had mellowed considerably after years of captivity in a foreign land.
Although Konoha had not mistreated her, being sealed and unable to use her power for all those years had been a source of humiliation.
It was precisely because of this humiliation that she had considered everything about Konoha during her years of powerlessness, trying to learn from their experiences and bring back knowledge to her village.
However, the more she looked, the more worried she became, and the more she thought, the more powerless she felt.
This was because Konoha’s development had been too rapid.
If the major ninja villages were advancing on foot, then Konoha, which had consolidated all the resources of the Fire Land, was like a high-speed train.
Yugito Nii strongly supported starting the war as soon as possible.
But one thing had to be pointed out: the leaders of Konoha, who had brought about this rapid development, must surely understand Konoha’s strategic disadvantage as the battlefield of the Fourth War.
To avoid being surrounded on all sides, the best way to break the deadlock was to concentrate their forces and eliminate one side first.
Obviously, the side with the weakest strength was most likely the Cloud Village.
At this moment, many Cloud Ninjas leaders who had not thought of this were undoubtedly pale.
“No… this can’t be, right? With the total mobilization of the Five Nations Alliance, at least sixty thousand troops are attacking Konoha. Although Konoha is strong, it can’t have the energy to deal with us in this situation, can it?” someone said incredulously.
Yugito Nii shook her head, “Since Konoha dares to stand alone against the Five Nations, they must have their confidence.”
“It is indeed necessary to pay attention to this point,” Tsuchikage agreed. “We cannot leave our fate in the hands of others. The Cloud Village must have its own trump card.”
At this point, Tsuchikage’s eyes lit up as he looked at the Fourth Raikage Ei and said, “Lord Raikage, the plan can begin.”
“Oh, have you already found the location of that thing?” Ei asked in surprise.
“When you, Lord Raikage, went to the meeting of the Four Kage, Lord Killer Bee had already located the whereabouts of that thing. We are now waiting for the order to move.” Mabui, Raikage’s secretary, explained.
“Then let’s start right away. Mabui, use the Heavenly Transfer Technique to issue the order immediately.” Ei said excitedly. “With that thing, the safety
Of the Cloud Village can be truly guaranteed.”
“Yes!” After Mabui replied, she immediately turned and left.
On the side, many high-ranking Cloud Ninjas leaders looked at all of this in astonishment, not knowing what Raikage, Tsuchikage, and Mabui were up to.
Soon, Yugito Nii directly asked, “Lord Raikage, what are you talking about?”
She wondered why Lord Killer Bee, also a Jinchuriki, was not present.
Now, it seemed that he had been assigned an important mission.
But what exactly was that thing that could make Raikage and Tsuchikage so expectant?
Yugito Nii was very puzzled.
Facing Yugito Nii’s doubts, Ei did not hide anything. After all, everyone in the room was his most trusted person, and the matter of that thing was already in its final stages, so there was no harm in saying it now.
He got straight to the point, “The Bliss Box, a legendary ninja tool used by the Sage of the Six Paths. In ancient records, the Hidden Grass Village once almost ruled the entire ninja world with this ninja tool. Now, what Killer Bee is looking for is this thing. With it, the Hidden Cloud Village can undoubtedly protect itself better in the upcoming Fourth Great Ninja War.”
“The Bliss Box? The Six Paths ninja tool? Ruling the ninja world? Why does it sound like a rumour? Can a box really have the power to rule the entire ninja world?” Yugito Nii questioned, her doubts clear.
The so-called Six Paths ninja tools were not unfamiliar to the Cloud Village.
For example, the Amber Purification Vessel that is still in existence today and the Golden and Silver Horns that the Golden Horn and Silver Horn once possessed were all considered Six Paths ninja tools.
Although these Six Paths ninja tools were incredibly powerful, it seemed a bit exaggerated to say they could rule the entire ninja world.
At this point, Tsuchikage Kurotsuchi explained, “The Bliss Box is indeed real, and it’s in the Land of Grass. Don’t be fooled by the Hidden Grass Village’s submissive appearance; a faction within them possesses the Bliss Box. Their goal is to reopen the Bliss Box and once again allow the Hidden Grass Village to rule the entire ninja world.”
“The Ghost-Lit Castle, where various lands’ ninja prisoners are held, is the hiding place of the Bliss Box. When the Hidden Grass Village built this prison, its purpose was to use the prisoners inside as sacrifices to allow the Bliss Box to absorb enough chakra to be opened.”
“We obtained this information a year ago and specifically sent people to investigate. Now that we have results, it’s time to take action!”
While the Cloud Ninjas had been humbled by Konoha, their warrior spirit had not diminished.
Especially now, with the Fourth Great Ninja War approaching, they had sent the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki to settle things once and for all.
“Regardless of whether the Bliss Box has the ability to conquer the entire ninja world as rumoured, it is definitely a very powerful weapon. We must obtain it for the sake of the upcoming Fourth Great Ninja War and the future of the Cloud Village!” A declared firmly.
In the end, the Fourth Raikage Ei made it clear to everyone in the room.
He was unsure if the Bliss Box was as powerful as rumoured.
But the fact that the Hidden Grass Village had been offering sacrifices for decades without interruption to it was undoubtedly real.
Having the power to conquer the entire ninja world would be the best.
Even if it couldn’t, if it could enhance the strength of the Cloud Ninjas and even resist Yuki Senju and Uchiha Itachi, he would obtain it at any cost.
It was no wonder that Ei was pinning his hopes on a mere legendary ninja tool.
It was because the current situation in the ninja world was too complicated.
The overwhelmingly powerful Yuki Senju and Konoha; the sudden appearance of Uchiha Itachi, who clearly had his own intentions; and now standing on the same side but with an uncertain future, the allies.
In such a situation, the Cloud Village, as the weakest side, was sandwiched in between, and as the leader of the Cloud Village, Ei was under immense pressure.
Therefore, as long as there was a glimmer of opportunity, he had to seize it.
At this moment, the Bliss Box was undoubtedly the greatest opportunity for the Cloud Ninjas.
He had to get it!”
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