Hiding in the sand, splitting into many places, starting with Arkham

The Third Kazekage set up an inescapable net to target White Fang.

Initially, the plan proceeded smoothly.

White Fang's team, after multiple calculations, had its teammates, for the sake of Sakumo Hatake continuing the mission, use the entire team as bait, falling into an encirclement.

The Third Kazekage personally led over a dozen Jonin to encircle and kill Sakumo Hatake, but unfortunately, he was a step short. At the crucial moment, Sakumo Hatake judged that this was a trap, so he immediately moved to rescue his teammates before breaking through.

Fortunately, the Third Kazekage reacted in time and hurriedly led people to chase after him.

By the time White Fang's elite team finally broke through successfully, eighty or ninety percent of his comrades had died, and White Fang himself was seriously injured again, even more severely than last time.

"Teacher Chiyo."

Shimizu suddenly called out to Chiyo.

"I think our pressure in the Land of Rain should be greatly reduced."

"Oh? Tell me your thoughts."

Chiyo said with a smile, sipping her tea.

White Fang got beaten up again, and the happiest person was naturally her old self.

The most regretful person was also her, because that White Fang guy actually didn't die.

"First of all, there's the direct impact of White Fang's serious injury. Konoha previously had Sakumo Hatake carry out such a mission, which shows that Konoha's higher-ups must be eager to change the situation on their western front. There, their disadvantage is the greatest, and now that hope is shattered, the situation will continue to worsen. Konoha will definitely send reinforcements to the western front and strengthen their defenses, unless the Third Hokage wants to be defeated by us at Kikyo Mountain."

"That's right, but Konoha has the deepest foundation among the five great ninja villages. What if they still have reserve forces within the village?"

Chiyo said unhurriedly, seemingly testing Shimizu.

"But at least they still need a strong person, someone who can at least compete with the Third Kazekage for a certain amount of time. Sakumo Hatake has been severely injured twice by the Third Kazekage within a year, causing Konoha's western front to collapse. If I were a Konoha higher-up, I would definitely think that White Fang's ability is not enough to resist the Third Kazekage, and I would definitely take advantage of White Fang's serious injury and return to the village to recuperate, and transfer a new expert."

"Well, who do you think Konoha will send?"

Chiyo nodded, quite satisfied with Shimizu's judgment. So she continued to ask.

"Orochimaru."

"Continue, tell me why it would be Orochimaru."

"The Third Hokage is stationed in Konoha and doesn't leave. I don't think the so-called 'Hero of the Ninja' is so afraid of death. It's more likely that he's leading the reserve forces to be wary of Kirigakure and Kumogakure. He definitely won't personally go into battle. Mito Menyan is the commander of the western front, but his strength is still inferior to White Fang's. He's just more experienced and a close confidant of Hiruzen Sarutobi, a Konoha elder, so he can sit firmly in the position of commander.

To barely deal with the Third Kazekage, I think he might have that strength, but it's impossible for him to reverse the situation. Koharu Utatane is even weaker, not to mention that if Kirigakure and Kumogakure send troops, and the Third Hokage goes to war, then Koharu Utatane must be left behind to take charge of logistics and oversee the overall situation in Konoha Village. It's impossible for her to take action.

Danzo Shimura's strength is indeed a bit stronger, but he is now the commander of the front line in the Land of Rain. The Land of Rain front has not had any major problems. If the Third Hokage wants stability, he will definitely not replace him, so this candidate should be one of the Sannin.

Orochimaru has already proven his command ability on the battlefield of the Land of Rain. He is strong and has enough ability to take on this position.

Everyone also knows that the Third Hokage's most likely chosen successor is Orochimaru. If he wants to pave the way for Orochimaru to take over as the Fourth Hokage in many years, then it is very necessary for him to take on this role and cultivate his confidants."

"As expected of my disciple, your analysis is very thorough!"

Chiyo is now increasingly satisfied with her disciple.

Not only is his talent good, and his strength improving quickly, but his mind is also good.

If he grows up in the future, Sunagakure can be guaranteed not to decline for decades to come.

"Most of what you said is correct, but there is one point that you judged incorrectly."

Chiyo took out another document.

"This is a mission report sent by the reconnaissance team. Konoha ninjas are recently re-allocating supplies and troops.

"In other words, a big battle will be coming soon?"

Chiyo nodded slightly.

"Your team's strength is improving very quickly. You now basically have the strength of a Jonin level. Pakura and Maki together are enough to be compared to a Jonin. Adding two Jonin, it is equivalent to an elite team composed entirely of Jonin, which is enough to carry out some important tasks."

Chiyo waved her sleeve, turned around, and looked at the map hanging on the wall.

"Reina is Danzo's person, codenamed 'Miko'. Your teacher Ebizo personally took action, cooperating with intelligence ninjas to extract some important information from Reina's brain, although after that, Reina was killed because of the seal set by Danzo."

"In addition to the intelligence found in the head of the Jonin from the Sarutobi clan that we captured last time, corresponding to each other, and following the clues, we have captured several key figures from Konoha, and roughly determined several storage strongholds that Konoha has set up in the Land of Rain and the border of the Land of Fire."

Chiyo used a pencil to mark the map one by one, marking four locations in a row.

"When the war starts, Konoha will definitely use all its main force. Even if the rear is still protected, it will definitely be weakened. Your team is strong, but usually you either stay in the logistics department, or you carry out some tasks that are not A-level. Konoha's intelligence department will not have a correct assessment of your strength, which means that, in Konoha's view, we have an extra team with the strength of all Jonin out of thin air."

"But... Captain Kazakami's reputation should be quite big, right? He shouldn't be so easy to hide himself."

"That's right, so we will also send two Jonin with the same level of strength as Kazakami, but who shouldn't appear at this time, to carry out the mission with you."

Chiyo smiled slightly and replied.

"Then they are..."

"You will know tomorrow."

The next day.

Outside the Sunagakure camp.

Shimizu and the others were fully armed and finally waited for the two people they were waiting for.