Chapter 136 Helping out
Chapter 136 Helping out
As it was getting close to evening, the scorching sun gradually faded away. Dozens of kilometers away from Fengyin Village, sand was constantly blown up by the howling wind, and the sky and the earth were hazy.
On this uncovered sandy ground, with flying dust blocking all prying eyes, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa was secretly negotiating with the Konoha rebel ninja Orochimaru.
Luo Sha, wearing a robe, a hat and a sand mask, looks very mysterious, and his voice is even more mysterious and strange in the whistling wind.
"Orochimaru, what exactly do you want to discuss with me in secret?"
"Hehehe," Orochimaru stuck out his long tongue and swirled it around a few times, "Why are you pretending to be ignorant, Kazekage? You chose to meet me in a place like this, isn't it because of the secret invitation I made to you before?"
Luo Sha frowned under his mask. This was just his opening remark. Since he chose to meet with Orochimaru, the traitor ninja from Konoha Village, his so-called ally, today, he had already made a rough decision in his heart.
He couldn't help but recall the secret letter he received more than ten days ago. The Sound Village and the Sand Village secretly formed an alliance and took advantage of the joint Chunin Exam to launch a surprise attack on Konoha, calling it the "Konoha Collapse Plan."
At that time, it was like an electric current passed through his heart. Although he usually looked confident, dignified and steady in front of the Sand Ninja, who knew how heavy the pressure in his heart was.
During the Third Shinobi World War, the Sand Village suffered heavy losses. In order to save the village, even Elder Chiyo, who was most hostile to Konoha, had to agree to form an alliance with Konoha.
However, the alliance did not bring about steady development, but steady decline!
The Daimyo of the Wind Country foolishly trusted the alliance and continuously cut expenses for the Hidden Wind Village. The Sand Village, located in the desert, had always had few missions issued there. After forming an alliance with Konoha, many missions that should have been undertaken by the Sand Village were transferred to their "ally" Konoha.
He, Luo Shatang, a Fengying, was forced to go to the desert to pan for gold for more than half of the year to maintain the daily operation of the village.
After a series of setbacks in Konoha in the past few years, the Sand Village took advantage of the opportunity to take on more missions and things improved a bit. In the past few years, Konoha has stabilized and they used the name of an ally to double their gains back!
Thinking of this, Luo Sha clenched his teeth.
The Sand Village has not shown its power for more than ten years and can no longer maintain its status as one of the five major ninja villages.
The stronger Taki Village has been ready to make a move, the Rain Village has long since separated from the Sand Village, and even the fence-sitter Kusanagi Village is feeling a little uneasy.
Even without Orochimaru's invitation, Rasa himself was already planning whether he should provoke a war to drag in other ninja villages, big and small, and reshuffle the cards in the ninja world.
If we want to sink, then let’s all sink together!
Suppressing the rage that was about to burst out in his heart, Luo Sha said in a cold voice: "After all, you are Sarutobi Hiruzen's disciple, how can I trust you?
What's more, how can you, a small Sound Village, join forces with us Sand Ninjas to capture Konoha? Where does your confidence come from? "
Rasa's words were full of suspicion towards Orochimaru and disdain for Sound Village, but Orochimaru didn't get angry at all. A smug smile appeared on his face.
"I became a renegade ninja because I studied forbidden techniques, but it was my dear Sarutobi-sensei who did it!
As for my confidence, don't worry, let me show you the forbidden technique I got from the Book of Seals - Impure World Reincarnation! "
Orochimaru told Rasa not to be anxious, but he became more and more excited as he spoke, and couldn't help but lick himself a few times with his tongue.
"Hehehehe, the first and second Hokages are fighting against the third Hokage, and seeing him off, what a wonderful scene!"
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No one knew what Orochimaru demonstrated to Rasa, but the two of them discussed for a long time in the wind and sand. Finally, when Rasa led several Kazekage guards guarding the periphery back to the village, the smile on his face was almost uncontrollable, and even the gloomy aura on his body dissipated a lot.
In the Sand Village, where the two elders Chiyo and Ebizo live in seclusion, Rasa, who has returned from outside the village, is discussing with the two elders.
"Have you decided yet?"
After listening to Luo Sha's brief introduction, Ebizo was silent for a while, then sighed and asked.
"Yes, two elders.
Orochimaru's forbidden technique is indeed very powerful. It is not realistic to destroy Konoha in this action, but it can definitely cause great damage!
The situation in the village no longer allows us to delay any longer."
When talking about the situation in the village, all three fell silent.
In order to cope with the daimyo's funding cuts, the Sand Village desperately squeezed out its potential to train elite ninjas, hoping to win by quality. So far, this strategy has not cultivated an elite Kage-level ninja, but the Sand Village does have fierce mid-level and low-level ninjas.
However, without subsequent financial support, the Sand Village can no longer sustain this model of centralized support for the elites.
"Tearing up the alliance and provoking a war, have you ever considered the consequences of failure?
Even if you succeed, have you considered the subsequent retaliation and turmoil in the ninja world?"
This time it was Chiyo who asked the question.
Luo Sha's face was full of determination, and his voice was firm, "This time I will bring my three children with me, the Kazekage and the Jinchūriki. If we fail, let our family bear the blame.
If this succeeds, what can those who seek revenge do to the Sand Village?
In any case, the Sand Village has the desert as a protection, so it should have no problem protecting itself."
"You are the Kazekage. Since you have made up your mind, then do it. But let me be the one to attack Konoha this time!"
When talking about attacking Konoha, Chiyo's old face began to tremble a little.
Although she had some grudges with Orochimaru on the battlefield, no matter who came to attack Konoha, Granny Chiyo was happy to help!
After hearing what Chiyo said, Ebizo quickly spoke up to stop her, "Sister, it's not appropriate for you to go to Konoha. This will alert them!"
Luo Sha also tried to dissuade him, saying, "I was the one who was invited to the joint exam. If you go, Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others will definitely be suspicious.
I am the Kazekage, so leave this charge to me. Besides, the Sand Village still needs two elders to be in charge."
"Alright, I'll protect the village, Konoha's up to you."
Rasa and Ebizo took turns persuading Chiyo, and finally she gave up her impulse.
Seeing that it was getting late, Luo Sha said goodbye to Chiyo and the others. When he reached the door, Luo Sha turned back and said, "I will go back to arrange the plan and manpower first. If I don't come back, the Sand Village will rely on the two elders to support it!"
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In the Hidden Snow Village, dozens of Uchiha clan members were staring with bloodshot eyes and exuding terrifying murderous intent. They had just heard Lord Snow Shadow introduce the Konoha collapse plan, and they were all extremely excited.
Although the person they hated most was Uchiha Itachi, Sarutobi Hiruzen was also their great enemy.
Similar to Chiyo, no matter who it is, as long as they want to deal with Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Uchiha clan is happy to help!
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