Reborn in Konoha as the Anbu Torturer - Chapter 701

“Yes, you’re absolutely right.”
The Third Kazekage immediately nodded in agreement with Chiyo. Their thoughts were perfectly aligned, and their discussions flowed seamlessly without any significant deviation—their words filled in the gaps for one another, reflecting the unified mindset that dominated Sunagakure.

This was the result of their environment.
When people with similar thought processes gather, their ideas influence each other, leading to minimal differences in their perspectives. In Sunagakure, the participants in these discussions didn’t express independent views. Instead, they looked to Chiyo for guidance, accepting her opinions.

There was no one left in the room to challenge Chiyo’s viewpoints.

Even Ebiz?, the only person who might have been able to offer a counterbalance, never disagreed with her. Over time, he came to believe that whatever Chiyo said was correct.

As a result, the final decisions in Sunagakure were often left to Chiyo. The Kazekage, despite his title, frequently relied on her counsel for essential matters.

At first, some individuals attempted to voice opposing opinions. But as each of their objections was ultimately overridden by Chiyo’s conclusions, they began aligning their thoughts with hers. Some even anticipated her decisions before she spoke, echoing her views to avoid conflict.

Thus, a pattern emerged in Sunagakure: every major decision was discussed in meetings, but the final call was always left to Chiyo.

This time was no different. After their discussion, the consensus was that the Hokage transition in Konoha wasn’t particularly significant. The vacant position needed filling, and that was all there was.

Chiyo believed this, so the rest of Sunagakure’s ninjas, including the Kazekage, did too.

“Right now, we should focus on strengthening our village,” the Third Kazekage said, agreeing wholeheartedly with Chiyo’s idea. He believed Konoha’s new Hokage, Minato Namikaze, still needed to be more young and inexperienced. While Minato was undeniably talented, his youth meant he would inevitably make mistakes, causing disruptions in Konoha’s development.

These disruptions likely lead to instability in Konoha, making it weaker over time rather than stronger.

The Third Kazekage saw this as an opportunity. As long as they focus on strengthening Sunagakure, they can surpass Konoha shortly.

Chiyo’s perspective was invaluable to him.
“Our priority should be to bolster our village’s strength while other villages watch Konoha’s new Hokage, Minato Namikaze. They will all realize that Konoha is weakening,” Chiyo added, her voice steady. “We must act before the other villages do. When the balance of power shifts again, it will trigger the next great ninja war.”

“And when that time comes, we need to be ready to strike first,” the Third Kazekage eagerly agreed, fully aligned with Chiyo’s thinking. They were on the same wavelength, anticipating the same future.

“Exactly,” Chiyo nodded, satisfied with the Third Kazekage’s understanding.

She gazed at him approvingly, thinking he was the most capable Kazekage she had ever advised.

“We need to strengthen our village discreetly, without drawing attention. On the surface, we should appear weak, even forming alliances with other villages, particularly with Konoha,” Chiyo continued.

Her mind was always working, thinking ahead with strategic precision.

“If we remain hidden, our strength won’t be seen as a threat by other villages. They’ll underestimate us, which will work in our favor.”

“When Konoha inevitably faces attacks from other villages, much like the recent Third Great Ninja War, we must bide our time. We cannot afford to reveal our hand too early.”

“Let them wear each other down. The more they deplete their resources, the more advantageous it is for us.”

“Only when they are at their weakest will we emerge to claim the spoils. The one who laughs last, laughs best.”

Chiyo’s analysis grew sharper with each word, and the Sunagakure ninjas nodded in agreement, fully supporting her plan.

“Good!”
The Third Kazekage exclaimed, his voice ringing with approval.

“Good! Good! Good!”
He repeated, his excitement overflowing. He could already envision a future where Sunagakure emerged victorious while the other villages battled each other. He saw Sunagakure rising to the top, claiming supremacy over the ninja world.

“We will do exactly that!”

The Third Kazekage smiled broadly, already lost in fantasies of triumph. He pictured himself standing at the pinnacle of the ninja world, Sunagakure reigning supreme, and even envisioning how he would bask in the glory.

It was a strange but exhilarating feeling.

The Third Kazekage felt his body floating, consumed by a desire to fast-forward time and see this future unfold.

He could barely wait for Sunagakure to dominate the ninja world. He dreamed of expanding the village, conquering Konoha’s lush forests, and securing a better future for his descendants.

In his mind, he would go down in history as the greatest Kazekage, worshipped by future generations of Sunagakure ninjas. The other villages would crumble, leaving only Sunagakure.

Lost in these thoughts, he forgot about the meeting and drifted into his vision of a glorious future.

“Kazekage-sama?”

Chiyo’s voice gently pulled him back to reality, snapping him out of his daydream.

“Huh?!”
The Third Kazekage blinked in confusion before forcing a sheepish smile. He had been so engrossed in his fantasy that returning to the present felt jarring.

“Chiyo, what were you saying?”

Trying to hide his embarrassment, the Third Kazekage focused on her, knowing that whatever she said must be important.

“Kazekage-sama, if there’s nothing else, we can adjourn the meeting,” Chiyo replied calmly.

“Indeed, there’s nothing more.”

The Third Kazekage quickly stood up, glancing around at the assembled ninjas before declaring, “Meeting adjourned!”

With that, the Sunagakure ninjas filed out of the room, leaving the Third Kazekage alone. He sat back down, his thoughts returning to the exhilarating visions of Sunagakure’s future dominance.

“To stand at the top of the ninja world…”

The Third Kazekage whispered to himself, feeling a thrill run through him. This was the best course of action.

“The opportunity is right before me. Konoha is crumbling from within. I must strengthen Sunagakure quickly.”

His gaze settled on the empty room, his heart filled with optimism. After their analysis, he saw Konoha as a diminishing threat, especially with such a young and inexperienced Hokage at its helm.

“I wonder what the Hokage succession ceremony in Konoha will be like… It’s a shame I can’t go see it myself since I’m the Kazekage,” he mused.

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