Chapter 101 Suspicion

Feeling the expectant gaze from Minato Namikaze, Nara Shikaku was slightly flattered.

Then his expression became serious and he spoke out his thoughts without reservation.

"It has been half a month since Konoha and Iwagakure started fighting again. Judging from the war reports of the loss of troops, the remaining strength of Iwagakure can only make two choices...

The first is to plan the most fierce offensive so far. If they win, they will invade the Land of Fire and expand the victory. If they lose, they will stop fighting and sign a ceasefire agreement with Konoha.

The second is to shrink the troops and enter a protracted war of attrition like now. However, the top leaders of Iwagakure cannot fail to understand that they cannot beat Konoha in a war of attrition."

"So I think it is very strange that Iwagakure suddenly made this gesture of long-term confrontation."

"This strategic bad plan, as well as the style of shrinking and lack of decisiveness, are also very different from their past style of doing things."

"Finally, I want to say that I heard that the steam ninja Han of Iwagakure seems to have never shown up on the front line..."

Nara Shikaku's meaning is very clear. The opponent's trump card has not been revealed, and his behavior is obviously weird.

Han is the Five-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure, famous for manipulating steam power.

In the war a few years ago, he made great contributions to the Rock Ninja. It can be said that he perfectly replaced the Four-Tails Jinchuriki Lao Zi, who had left the Rock Ninja Village and became a wandering monk. His status and strength in the Land of Earth.

"So what Captain Shikaku means is... Isn't it time for Konoha to launch a counterattack?"

After hearing this, Namikaze Minato fell into deep thought.

At this time, Konoha had too many internal problems to solve. If possible, he just wanted to end the war quickly and then develop in peace.

However, Nara Shikaku shook his head again, "That's not the case..."

"The reason why the Rock Ninja launched the war was nothing more than because Konoha had just experienced the Nine-Tails Rebellion and its strength was greatly damaged.

And now, after the first few waves of fierce offensives, they found that they did not gain any advantage, so there were different opinions in the internal command, and they hesitated because of this. It is not impossible..."

After he finished speaking, the atmosphere at the conference table suddenly became silent again.

Nara Shikaku is worthy of being a staff officer. After a few words, he has basically analyzed the current situation very thoroughly.

However, how to make the final decision still needs to be discussed and come to a unified conclusion.

"It seems that the initiative of the war is now undoubtedly in the hands of Konoha..."

With his left eye slightly narrowed, Shimura Danzo's heart moved, and he secretly sighed that the opportunity had finally come. Then he pretended to be casual and said: "Since the decisive battle will come sooner or later, we might as well take the initiative to attack."

"I propose to send more troops to the front line, take the opportunity to defeat the Rock Ninja in one fell swoop and end the war!"

Although this standard statement of the radical faction does not seem to have much problem at this time. But since it is the speech of the Pot King, Namikaze Minato always has to weigh it again and again.

Unexpectedly, Danzo's words soon attracted the unanimous approval of the two consultants.

"Fourth generation, this is indeed an opportunity to end the war. I agree to send more troops..."

"I agree too..."

Mito Kado En and Utatane Koharu looked at each other and looked at Namikaze Minato together.

Namikaze Minato was immediately in a dilemma. According to his memory, the ending time and landmark events of the Third Ninja World War between Konoha and Iwagakure were not clearly stated in the original work.

So he was not sure if there was any risk in doing this...

After a long time, Namikaze Minato suddenly thought of something and asked, "By the way, what about the Cloud Ninja?"

"If we send more troops, and the eastern border is suddenly attacked by the Cloud Ninja, wouldn't it be..."

He suddenly thought that although there was no definite news about when Konoha and Iwagakure would stop fighting in the Third Ninja World War, the Cloud Ninja did fight Konoha until Hinata was four or five years old...

It is certain that the now peaceful Cloud Ninja will definitely go to war again.

It's just that he has the advantage of being a time traveler and knows this information, but others don't know it, so he has to raise this possibility at this time...

"Hokage's concerns are not unreasonable, but Kumogakure is geographically far away from Konoha. If there is any movement, it should not be difficult to detect..."

Nara Shikaku nodded affirmatively first, then looked at Danzo and said: "Danzo, has the intelligence department's regular contact information reported any unusual movements on Kumogakure?"

"If it can be confirmed that Kumogakure has not made any secret moves in recent days, I think it is feasible to send troops to the front line of the Grass Country..."

Unexpectedly, Nara Shikaku also agreed to increase troops. But the premise is that it must be confirmed that Kumogakure has no unusual actions as usual in recent days.

When everyone's eyes were focused on Danzo, who was in charge of the intelligence department, the latter raised his eyes slightly and said calmly: "Don't worry about this. According to the latest news I received, the spies lurking inside Kumogakure have not found any signs of the village preparing for war."

"Really? Then we can rest assured."

"Reinforce the troops..."

The two members of the advisory group breathed a sigh of relief, as if they no longer had any worries.

However, on the other side, Minato Namikaze's mood was a bit complicated. He thought to himself: You are relieved, but I am not...

For the Pot King, it is not possible to be unprepared.

He really wanted to question Danzo's source of information and make a decision after confirming the authenticity. But it seemed meaningless, because it was impossible to doubt Danzo, who was still the assistant of the Hokage, for no reason. If it could be verified that the pot king released false information, it would be fine. If the news was true, wouldn't he be bitten back?

Now everyone has agreed to the strategy of increasing troops. Even if he wants to oppose it, he has to withstand the pressure.

What should he do?

Just as Namikaze Minato was hesitating, including Nara Shikaku, the two consultants and Danzo, etc., very rarely, had already reached a consensus, all looking at him.

At this time, no one noticed that Shimura Danzo's eyes were slightly different.

Clearly looking forward to something...

After a long time, Namikaze Minato suddenly had an idea in his mind, and said lightly: "Increasing troops can indeed defeat the Rock Ninja, I agree..."

As soon as the voice fell, Shimura Danzo was obviously relieved.

The look of triumph flashed across his eyes. He was inspired and thought to himself: Since you have agreed, then just wait for the war to fail. Hiruzen, oh Hiruzen, the successor you chose is still too young...

"Since everyone has no objection to this decision, it will be hard for Captain Shikaku.

Please formulate a reinforcement plan and specific time as soon as possible." Mito Kado En asked the combat staff officer Nara Shikaku as usual.