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Huang Tu, on the other hand, was very puzzled. Could a war still break out?
Can Konoha really start a war?
"The question is, can Konoha even fight them?"
War is not so easy to start or provoke, especially since they're not just sending an investigation team to investigate, so why does it feel like they're declaring war?
I don't understand this at all.
"I don't know, and I'm not sure," Onoki said. Even he didn't know; it was just a guess. But could Konoha launch a war?
Considering that he has been recuperating for almost a year, and the benefits that Konoha received from Kumogakure, it's really hard to say.
They have money and manpower, so it's hard to say...
Upon receiving this answer, some of the higher-ups in Iwagakure panicked. Onoki had always been so confident, so how could he have become like this?
Therefore, many people had to ask: "If a war really breaks out, with our current military preparedness, can we stop Konoha?"
Can we handle it?
If a fight really breaks out, can we stop Konoha?
What if we can't stop it? These are all issues that need to be addressed!
Chapter 204 Tsuchikage, you've lost all confidence?
"Like I said, it's hard to say."
Onoki took a deep breath and spoke slowly.
He has some confidence, but not much.
Because no matter how powerful Konoha is, it's just a ninja village. But the problem is that there are unfavorable factors now, namely Uchiha Hakubaki and Tsunade.
How much of the talent does he possess, comparable to Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju?
Onoki really lacked confidence and wasn't sure what to do!
If he really had half the strength of those two...
Honestly, the ninja world is doomed.
"Lord Tsuchikage, have you lost all your confidence?" It's fine if others lack confidence, but Ōnoki's lack of confidence caused a stir among the higher-ups.
Onoki sighed and said, "It's not a matter of confidence, it's the disadvantages of Uchiha Hakumaru and Tsunade. You don't understand how terrifying it would be if Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama were to be reborn..."
What am I afraid of?
I'm afraid these two really have the strength of Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, even if it's only half of their strength, it would be terrifying enough. What's more, these two are working together now, which is the most frightening thing.
If things could end up falling out like Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, it wouldn't be so terrible. But judging from the current information, there's no possibility that Tsunade and Hakuba will fall out, so I have to be more cautious and careful now.
Otherwise, if the judgment is wrong, it would mean that Iwagakure is headed for destruction...
You might think that this is a bit of an exaggeration.
But believe me, this is not an exaggeration!
"Lord Tsuchikage, is it really that exaggerated?"
Upon hearing this, the high-ranking members of Iwagakure were all shaken.
Is that how it is? Are you sure you're not just trying to scare us? Just because of Uchiha Hakubaku and Tsunade, we're being held back?
“Not an exaggeration, not at all,” Ohnoki said with a serious expression.
Could it be an exaggeration?
No, that's really not an exaggeration.
"If that's the case, then we can't afford to offend Uchiha Hakumochi's arrival, can we?" Huang Tu felt very aggrieved. Did this mean that we couldn't be too dismissive of Konoha's investigation team?
"Uchiha Hakumoku represents Konoha and is also the Hokage's assistant. His status is extraordinary, and we Iwagakure should definitely treat him with respect."
Ono said with a stern face, clearly dissatisfied with the hidden meaning in the local dialect: "Are you really planning to give them a hard time? Aren't you afraid of a real fight breaking out?"
We can't fire the first shot; we need Konoha to fire the first shot. Moreover, Konoha should bully and humiliate us, forcing us to retaliate. That's the right script.
Don't become a pawn in Konoha's hands, only to be used by others instead.
You need to remember one thing: we are the victims, not the perpetrators. Konoha is not the righteous and glorious one; they are the perpetrators, do you understand?
The Iwagakure leadership actually treated Onoki with courtesy despite his request?
Konoha is clearly courting death, yet they expect us to give them face? This is unacceptable, and there is a serious division of opinion among the Iwagakure leadership.
"Lord Tsuchikage, how could you do such a thing?"
"Yeah, aren't we just showing weakness?"
"How is this a sign of weakness? This is Lord Tsuchikage's strategy."
Some high-ranking officials believed that Onoki's move was correct. We should not be provoked into declaring war because of Konoha's actions. Instead, we should make Konoha declare war on us, and create the impression that Konoha is arrogant and domineering, using the attack on Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki as an excuse to repeatedly humiliate and suppress Iwagakure. It is Konoha's ambition and arrogance that forced Iwagakure to retaliate, rather than us initiating the war.
However, another group of high-ranking officials believed that such concessions would be too weak, and that they should be more assertive, or even initiate a war.
We can't let them come and go freely on our territory and then use this so-called excuse to frame us, can we?
You can't just take the blame for anything.
The attitudes of the higher-ups were completely different, each with their own firm ideas, so they immediately split into two factions.
One faction insists on appeasement, wanting Konoha to declare war first, while we passively respond, creating an image of Iwagakure's hardship, stirring up fear of Konoha among other ninja villages, and ultimately achieving a grand plan to unite other ninja villages against Konoha.
The other faction is to take the initiative to fight and never bow down to Konoha. If Konoha insists on pinning the so-called attack on the Jinchuriki on Iwagakure, then Iwagakure must take the initiative to fight and prove its innocence.
As for claiming that fighting will prove one's innocence...
Well, that's not important. Anyway, we're going to fight, we're going to do it.
Seeing the reaction of the Iwagakure leadership, Onoki sighed helplessly. He had only given a simple analysis and briefly mentioned his plans, yet it had immediately caused such a huge controversy.
Are you weak?
Onoki does not consider himself weak.
When doing things, you have to take it slowly. You don't have to be stubborn and go to the end. You can treat people with courtesy first, and then be firm with them later.
It mainly depends on the situation in Konoha. It's not like we have to choose an extreme path from the beginning, as if there are only two options...
Sigh, that's really extreme!
Onoki was disappointed, but he couldn't show it at the moment. He could only cough twice to attract everyone's attention, and then said in a deep voice, "Quiet!"
Given Onoki's reputation, his words carried weight, so the Iwagakure leadership fell silent, all looking at Onoki and waiting for his response.
Under everyone's gaze, Onoki remained calm and composed, saying unhurriedly, "How should we deal with Uchiha Hakumaki's team this time? We should show them courtesy, but if they push their luck, then we cannot back down."
Courtesy first, then attack!
It's that simple.
If they won't take advantage of us, then let's do it.
While Onoki certainly had his concerns and worries, he couldn't simply give in. If they were targeting him, then there was no way he would back down.
"Lord Tsuchikage is wise."
The higher-ups of Iwagakure immediately responded in unison.
There's not much to say, except that the Third Tsuchikage was powerful.
Ohnoki: "..."
All you know is how to flatter?
For a moment, Onoki didn't know what to say, because he suddenly felt that whether he flattered or not, he wouldn't feel comfortable, so he was in a dilemma.
Onoki was furious and started yelling, "Alright, enough of that. Sometimes you guys don't even know what's going on. Are you doing it on purpose or are you just that stupid? Why are you so inflexible and can't you be flexible?"
So what if they cursed?
I can only say it doesn't matter anymore.
Although they were being criticized, it didn't seem like anything unacceptable to most people; they were already used to being criticized, so it wasn't a big deal...
Well, it's more like I felt a sense of familiarity. It would be strange if I didn't get scolded, but it would feel reasonable if I did.
"They don't even know how to turn, they're so stubborn, are they doing it on purpose or are they really that dumb?"
For Onoki, only by continuing to hurl insults did he feel comfortable.
If I don't vent, I feel so stifled.
Chapter 205 Surely he can't really be that crazy?
"Lord Tsuchikage, if Konoha insists on starting a war, are we really capable of fighting back? What if Uchiha Hakubaku causes a ruckus in our village..."
Kumoshi said with great concern, "What should we do then!"
Are you asking if there are any huge risks?
All I can say is that the risk is very high!
As soon as the question about Jiu Mo Zhi came up, the others started discussing it, because this possibility was not only not impossible, but rather very likely.
Uchiha Hakumaki is out of control!
Furthermore, if the people from Konoha arrive, there are only a few of them. They say they're here to question and investigate, but what if they say it's a surprise attack?
They have the ability!
Since you yourself say that the Uchiha are strange, then we have to be concerned about this. If we are not worried, it means that we are putting the safety of Iwagakure in their hands.
Who can guarantee that the other person won't go crazy?
Ohnoki: "..."
You guys are pretty amazing.
Sure, you're quite eloquent.
I must say, I was quite surprised by this.