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

The situation in the Land of Rain also became clear from that time onwards, changing from the original multi-nation melee.

The strength of the Sand Village deployed in the Land of Rain was unable to continue in the face of the combination of a demigod and the Sannin, which led to Chiyo leading the main force of the Sand Village to evacuate with supplies.

A few seconds later, the tranquility of the Kazekage's office was broken.

Chiyo opened the door and walked into the room with a scroll in her hand.

"Ebizo, with the remaining supplies and manpower in the village, can we reorganize for a war against the Land of Rain?"

"Sister, what is this...?"

Ebizo hesitated as he looked at the scroll in Chiyo's hand.

"That guy Onoki doesn't want to give up the interests in the Land of Rain either. He sent someone to request an alliance. If we can continue to send troops, Iwagakure will still send troops led by Byakuren, and send a Explosion Release squad, and even use the power of the Tailed Beast at a critical moment!"

Chiyo slammed the scroll on the table and said to Ebizo.

"They even plan to use the Tailed Beast. Iwagakure is planning to gamble. This doesn't seem like something that cunning old fox Onoki would do."

Ebizo's implication was that he suspected Onoki had other plans.

"But this is our only chance to win this Shinobi World War now."

Chiyo shook her head.

"The Third is advancing towards the Land of Fire. Although they now have the advantage because of Sakumo Hatake's injury, that monkey Hiruzen Sarutobi is still stationed in Konoha. Once that guy makes a move, even the Kazekage will not be able to win, not to mention that the Uchiha, as Konoha's trump card, have not yet been mobilized on a large scale.

We all know that the power Konoha has retained is to deal with the threats from other major ninja villages, but we also know that as long as these people are not contained, we will not be able to truly win.

In fact, our goal of seizing the territory of the Land of Fire has failed. We can only plunder resources as much as possible while we still have the advantage. The only way out is in the Land of Rain."

If the Land of Rain is taken down, the three major countries of Wind, Fire, and Earth will be directly adjacent. At that time, in addition to facing the attacks of the Wind and Earth countries in the Land of Grass and the Land of Rivers, Konoha will also have to face a threat on another front geographically.

Moreover, this front is not like the other fronts, which have small countries as buffer zones, and can directly threaten the mainland of the Land of Fire.

The same is true for the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth.

In this sense, the Land of Rain is truly a place of strategic importance.

Especially for the Land of Wind, which is short of water resources.

The adjacent Land of Rain, however, is blocked by mountains, which prevents water vapor, and the low-lying terrain causes a large amount of water vapor to gather, thus becoming the "Rain Pole" of the ninja world.

Even if these ninjas with little culture don't know why there is such a geographical and climatic difference just across a mountain range, it doesn't prevent the Sand Village from wanting to acquire the Land of Rain with its abundant resources.

Ebizo took out a few forms from the drawer and began to check them off with a pen.

"There are currently a total of 123 active Jonin in the village, including 14 who are currently unable to fight due to injuries and illnesses like Ishito. At least 15 Jonin or more are needed to lead the defense on the coastline on the west side of the border. The village itself also needs at least 30 Jonin or more to maintain internal stability and basic defense.

These 59 people cannot be moved. Subtracting the 43 Jonin on the eastern battlefield where the Third is located, only 21 Jonin combat forces can be mobilized. Subtracting the old man who needs to be stationed in the village, there are only 20 Jonin or above combat forces including you, sister."

"Puppet troops..."

"Intelligence troops..."

After a long while, Ebizo finally finished sorting it out.

"The logistics supplies such as ninja tools and soldier pills can barely launch another large-scale war, but I'm afraid there are some shortages in terms of manpower, especially high-end combat power at the Jonin level. I estimate that even if Iwagakure's situation is better than ours now, it won't be much better.

With this lineup, it is okay to stalemate with Amegakure and Konoha, but our logistics are insufficient. If we cannot make progress for a long time, I am afraid that it would be good to be able to retreat completely."

Chiyo remained silent.

"Sister, don't let hatred blind you. The contest between countries is not a matter of a day or two. In a few years, when Rasa and the others grow up, and even when Kiyomizu and Sasori grow up, the situation will change, and we will have a better chance of winning."

Ebizo knew that since Sasori's parents died, Chiyo had dreamed of cutting Sakumo Hatake, the culprit, into pieces, and making Konoha, who led all of this, pay the price.

"Of course I can't let go of their deaths, of course I'm not willing to accept it! But I also know what I should do and what I shouldn't do."

Chiyo clenched her hands and looked at Ebizo and said:

"It takes time and resources for the new generation to grow up. Aren't we also fighting for time and resources now? If you don't win against others, how will others give you time? The village is already poor, and the Daimyo wants to continue to cut military spending. If you don't win against others, how can you get resources!"

"Sister, how much do you believe in what you said?"

Ebizo sighed helplessly.

He knew his sister's character too well.

The stubbornness in her character gave Chiyo the power that ordinary people do not have, and the strong strength and outstanding talent gave her confidence and decisiveness, but these traits, coupled with her always impatient mentality, became extreme and even self-righteous.

Maybe she will change when she gets old and suffers enough losses, but the current Chiyo is at the peak of her strength as a ninja, and her mind is full of energy, and the death of her son and daughter-in-law has made her personality even more extreme.

Chiyo remained unmoved, and Ebizo had no choice but to look at Kazanami Kazakami.

Kazakami Kazakami touched his nose.

Kazakami Kazakami suddenly raised his head.

Chiyo wants to accept Kiyomizu as a disciple!

This means that Chiyo will not let Kiyomizu's team perform those truly dangerous tasks, and safety can be guaranteed.

"Well, it's really a difficult choice."

Ebizo shook his head.

"Actually, I also want to accept Kiyomizu as a disciple. Don't forget that I am better than you in puppet manufacturing, sister."