Naruto: Learn the Substitution Jutsu and use it to create Star Platinum?

"Naturally there is."

Lin Yi spoke calmly.

"Even if this method can alleviate the current situation, if we're going to take action, we have to make sure they get a good beating!"

Jiraiya thought for a long time, but couldn't think of any other way to optimize it.

"Then what else can we do?"

"Don't forget, there's also the Land of Wind."

"The Kingdom of Wind?"

The Third Hokage's aged face showed confusion.

"They're currently relying entirely on the Fourth Kazekage, struggling to stay afloat thanks to their advantageous terrain. They're barely able to take care of themselves, so how could they possibly help us?"

The Land of Wind is the most hostile of the five great nations, and often the weakest in terms of hard power.

This is why puppeteers and poisons came into being.

However, the harsh environment can also serve as a protective shield for the Sand Village.

It was only through the addition of poison and countless puppets that they were able to barely withstand the invasion of the Hidden Cloud Village.

"Of course you should help us."

Lin Yi spoke up as a matter of course.

"Our request is not high. We just need to tell them that once we have successfully tricked the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Stone Village into coming together and started a chaotic battle, we can let them enter the arena."

As a third party—or rather, a fourth party, since we are the third party—we are the ones who act as third parties.

In short, they wouldn't have to bear direct pressure and could even weaken the Cloud Village's strength, so why refuse?

"I still don't think they would do such a thing."

"Besides, wouldn't doing this reveal our plans to Sunagakure? If they betray us and leak the information, it would be a net loss."

Jiraiya shook his head, still disagreeing with Lin Yi's radical ideas.

The Sand Village has been engaged in intense warfare for months, and now that they can finally catch their breath, the Kazekage is more than happy to do so. How could he possibly cause any more trouble?

Lin Yi didn't care at all: "Hmph, they have no choice. Don't worry, the plan won't be leaked. We don't need to tell them about our scheme."

Don't want to do it? It's simple.

If the other party disagrees, Konoha will not hinder Kumogakure in any way, and will even attack the Land of Wind together with Kumogakure.

His tone was full of domineering and disdain.

"Don't help? Then the country will perish!"

"this…"

Jiraiya and the Third Hokage were clearly startled by Lin Yi's words.

"Lin Yi, you just said that we won't tell the other party our plan. How exactly will we do it?"

The third generation leader did not object immediately.

At his age, he had long understood that there could be no mercy in war.

"We don't need to say anything, just tell Sunagakure the time and place."

Then, let the enemy indiscriminately... release the poison.

"Poisoning?!"

Lin Yi nodded.

"What is most dangerous to others in Sunagakure is not puppets or wind-style techniques, but the poison that has pierced the entire ninja world."

All we need to do when proposing a deal is ask the other party to provide us with the antidote.

This has nothing to do with our plans. We just need to tell Sunagakure that the place is a necessary route for Kumogakure.

They'll only think we sent them to hinder Kumogakure, and that giving us the antidote was just to prevent friendly fire.

Lin Yi held up one finger.

"Moreover, we have Tsunade's presence. With double insurance, I dared to let Sunagakure pull this stunt."

Jiraiya and the Third Hokage both imagined that scene.

The main force of Kumogakure heading to the Land of Wind encountered the main force of Iwagakure chasing them into the Land of Fire.

At this moment, Konoha ninjas disguised as each other attacked each other, triggering a chaotic battle.

Finally, Sunagakure detonated the poison amidst the chaos of battle.

What will happen to Shin-Kumogakure and Shin-Iwagakure if they don't have the antidote?

"It's too poisonous..."

Jiraiya sighed softly.

"Won't this cause public outrage in the ninja world?"

Jiraiya was somewhat worried... Previous wars were indeed brutal, but no one had ever dared to plan so meticulously.

At the same time, they dealt ruthless blows to both major powers.

"why?"

Lin Yi countered with a question.

"Because we instigated a chaotic battle and also got the Sand Village to poison us..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jiraiya was interrupted by Lin Yi.

"Has the Hidden Cloud Village invaded the Land of Fire?"

Jiraiya nodded: "Yes."

Lin Yi: "If the Land of Earth can't help but attack, wouldn't that also be considered an active invasion of the Land of Fire?"

Jiraiya thought for a few seconds, then nodded: "That's true."

Lin Yi asked again, "Did the Hidden Cloud Village declare war on the Hidden Stone Village before?"

"Yes."

Although the main force of Kumogakure is currently focused on conquering the Land of Hot Springs, the declaration of war still exists.

Lin Yi smiled knowingly.

"So now, with two invaders, one of whom has already declared war on the other, and they're fighting like dogs, what does that have to do with Konoha?"

"hiss…"

Jiraiya suddenly realized what was happening.

It really is!

In Lin Yi's plan, the premise was that the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Stone Village would invade the Land of Fire.

However, when Konoha pretends to cause a chaotic battle between the two sides, there are no Konoha ninjas on the surface!

In other words, this was a war between two invaders in another country, and Konoha was the pure victim.

Not only are they not in the wrong, but they also stand on the moral high ground!

"But the Sand Village poisoned him..."

Lin Yi waved his hand to interrupt.

"The Sand Village poisoned the enemy because the Cloud Village invaded and accidentally injured the Iwa Village. There was nothing they could do about it."

Moreover, even if Sunagakure did these things, what does it have to do with Konoha?

On the battlefield, besides Iwagakure and Kumogakure, there's only… Sunagakure, who poisoned them.

poison!

Too poisonous.

Jiraiya has completely figured it out.

The Cloud Village side is inherently prone to reckless and headstrong charges, so the Leaf Village only needs to provide slight resistance to ensure that the main force of the enemy reaches the target location as planned.

It's even easier for Iwagakure. Once Konoha retreats, Iwagakure, being the one initiating the attack, would certainly continue the pursuit.

When the two sides meet.

Then the most exciting scene unfolded.

Take the fire out of the cauldron!

The Cloud Village won't fight back? I disguised myself as the Iwa Village and attacked you, and you still won't fight back?

Similarly, if Iwagakure won't fight back, then I'll pretend to be Kumogakure and beat you up. If you don't fight back, I'll keep beating you.

This is a battlefield!

Finally, the poison was pre-prepared and detonated by the Sand Village.

Jiraiya couldn't even imagine such a scene.

And after this battle...

Who will be the scapegoat?

It was none other than Sunagakure who poisoned them!

As for Sunagakure, they say it was Konoha who instigated it.

Jiraiya didn't even need Lin Yi to say anything; he could guess the other party's explanation.

You're saying it was Konoha who gave the order?

Lightning and Earth have already reached the Land of Fire, how could it be Konoha?

Sunagakure is clearly trying to shift the blame. Among the five great nations, they can't possibly shift it to Kirigakure, who's still out at sea, can they?

This is not about scheming against either country.

This has dragged everyone, except for the distant Water Kingdom, into a fire pit!