Konoha's traitor master

Chapter 236

In Konoha's command camp

Itachi placed the brewed tea on the table, then looked at Aoba with a very curious look, as if to ask: "You really go to that kind of place often!"

Qingye instantly understood his apprentice's meaning and showed a very dangerous look.

Although I am indeed experienced, I have never contributed to Konoha's custom page during my time in Konoha.

The master and apprentice exchanged glances for a while without disturbing Lu Jiu, allowing Lu Jiu to think peacefully.

In fact, Aoba also attaches great importance to Shikaku, on par with Shisui and Itachi.

Shisui is very loyal, but his too naive character is not suitable for high-level people in Konoha, while Itachi still needs a lot of time to grow up.

Uchiha ninjas will grow very fast in a high-pressure and high-risk environment, but Aoba is not prepared to throw Itachi into such an environment, so Itachi's growth rate will definitely not be as fast as the 13-year-old who wiped out the entire clan.

In Aoba's plan, Tsunade's reign will be about 10 years, and then Minato will take over as the Fifth Hokage.

Shikaku is the person Aoba believes is the most suitable and capable person among Minato's team to become a high-level official in Konoha.

In essence, Shikaku, who was still in his twenties at this time, had the same personality as his soon-to-be-born son, Shikamaru.

Although he complained about all kinds of troubles, he looked like he just wanted to retire where he was and start living a salty life.

But in my heart, I value emotions more than anyone else, actively respond to the expectations of my partners, and try my best to do the best at what I do.

This kind of person is actually the most afraid of failure, which is why Shikaku is in such a high-pressure state.

While looking at the information about the Kingdom of Thunder, Shikaku felt a little moved in his heart.

He knew that Aoba was reminding him that the current pressure was too much, and he also knew that this must be Minato's request.

It's not that he thinks Aoba doesn't care about him. He and Aoye have been working together in Tsunade's office for a long time, and they have a good relationship.

Shikaku's ability to quickly obtain Tsunade's recommendation was the result of Aoba's recommendation.

But he is usually in the camp at the border of Fire Country, while Aoba guards the border of Tian Country, and the two don't meet every day.

He had heard a lot about Minato and Aoba's ambitions, so he had already decided to do his best to help Minato pave the way to become Hokage.

"It seems that we are lucky. It's exactly as you expected." After reading the document, Lu Jiu took it in his hand and fanned it, showing a smile.

"Don't make it sound like you can't guess it," Qingye joked.

Strictly speaking, the information Aoba gave Shikaku was not detected by the root. It was an information passed back by Aoba's government management power in the Land of Thunder.

Under the one-country-one-village system, the Ninja Village also needs to inform the daimyo of launching a large-scale war.

Kumogakure Village's losses in the Third Ninja War were not very large, but they were not small either. In addition, Konoha's 'economic sanctions' resulted in Kumogakure Village losing the opportunity to increase additional income.

Although the funds of Yunyin Village are sufficient at present, they are relatively tight. To launch a large-scale war, the daimyo's support will definitely be needed.

The Daimyo of the Kingdom of Thunder has a strong control over the country. If he is given enough time, he can prepare all the funds and supplies without having to hold a show-like meeting.

However, in order to pursue speed, the Fourth Raikage created a time gap with Konoha, which allowed Aoba to obtain information immediately.

If digging out information about Yunyin Village is like digging out cracks in rocks to get water, then the mouths of officials from the Kingdom of Thunder are basically no different from a sieve.

"The idea of ​​​​Yunyin Village is indeed not difficult to guess." Lu Jiu organized the documents and placed them flatly on the table. Then he took a sip from the tea cup in front of him, with a trace of disdain on his face: "Everyone from the upper level is

The village of the martial arts faction."

When the complete plan was first formulated, Shikaku and Aoba had a consensus, that is, in order for Kumogakure Village to compromise and negotiate, they must defeat the Kumogakure Village army on the frontal battlefield.

No matter what the public opinion in the Land of Thunder is, Yunyin Village will definitely launch a real attack. Only a defeat on the frontal battlefield can make the words peace talks appear in Yunyin's mind.

This conclusion is deduced from the current situation of the high-level martial arts faction in the Kingdom of Thunder.

Although the decision-making efficiency is very high if the decision-makers have a unified idea, it also makes the intention easy to guess.

Under normal circumstances, a country must not be all hawks. This will make the country become bellicose and embark on a militaristic path.

Of course, we cannot all be dovish, as this will make the country very 'soft'. For example, Sandai's handling of the Hyuga Hizashi incident after he took office for the second time showed the shortcomings of being tough internally and weak externally.

Fortunately, Tsunade is not a 'pigeon' like the third generation.

The Cloud Hidden Village believes that Konoha is bent on forcing the Cloud Hidden Village to compromise through public opinion, but in fact the top management of Konoha has been prepared for a war from the beginning.

"After confirming the information to start the war, it's your job." Aoba patted Shikaku on the shoulder.

Upon hearing these words, Shikaku's expression suddenly became extremely solemn.

"It is certain that Kumogakure does not dare to go to war with Konoha." Shikaku continued to analyze the intelligence.

This is not difficult to guess at all. Just like Konoha is not allowed to start a full-scale war with Kumogakure Village, the two speculate that Kumogakure has the same idea.

Now is not the time for the Ninja World War. The other three countries are watching eagerly from the sidelines. The two countries will definitely not benefit from the all-out war between Konoha and Kumogakure.

The goal put forward by the Raikage from the intelligence verified this. What the Raikage promised to the officials of the Land of Thunder was to force Konoha to compromise peace talks, open trade routes, cede trade shares, etc., and did not involve land.

"Based on the next step, Yunyin Village's idea is consistent with your idea, which is to gain an important bargaining chip while winning the frontal battlefield."

"Then when Kumogakure officially launches an attack, there will definitely be two battlefields."

"One side of the Fire Defense Line is the frontal battlefield, and the other side is the Tianno Defense Line, which is where the chips they need are." After finishing speaking, Shikaku looked at Aoba.

"Although we discussed it during the planning, I still have to say, according to the current plan, is the situation between you and Minato too dangerous?" Shikaku's tone was very dry.

This is one of the fundamental reasons why he is under great pressure.

In this game between Konoha and Kumogakure, Aoba is the extremely valuable bargaining chip for Kumogakure.

On the one hand, it is Aoba's identity as the successor of Tsunade, and more importantly, his identity as a developer of disability treatment technology.

The incident of Kumogakure ambushing Aoba was the cause of this war.

In the combat plan, Aoba will act as a bait to attract troops from Kumogakure Village, while Shikaku will be responsible for setting up an ambush and executing the capture plan.

At the same time, in order to paralyze Kumogakure, Minato's troops will not increase their troops on the frontal battlefield until Shikaku's ambush and arrest is successful.

"This is one of the reasons why I came to the front line." Aoba showed a confident smile.