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

"But don't panic, we happen to have the Third Raikage. Since you're without a leader, let me take charge."

No matter how far away they were, they were determined to do it... to help the people of Sunagakure.

Chapter 58 The war is about to begin

After seeing that most of the ninjas present had finished reading the scroll, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to speak seriously.

"Compared to these two, we should actually pay attention to Iwagakure."

"Why is that, Lord Hokage?"

One of the ninjas asked curiously.

After all, it looks like the Land of Lightning is going to invade the Land of Wind, and they can just sit back and watch the show.

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a wink to a ninja in the audience.

"Shikaku, you explain it, since it was your deduction."

Nara Shikaku nodded and slowly walked to the front of the conference room.

"This is a game we must be wary of."

Lu Jiu said in a deep voice.

He cast shadows on the wall, simulating a map.

"Now that the Land of Lightning is going to attack the Land of Wind, given the Cloud Village's reckless and direct nature, they certainly won't choose the detour route through seven or eight small countries."

Therefore, compared to the Land of Earth, taking the route through the Land of Fire would be faster.

Shikaku silently made a cover-up on the map.

"At this time, once Iwagakure launches an attack, Kumogakure, which has always coveted the Land of Fire, will inevitably choose to go through the Land of Fire. This way, they can weaken Konoha's strength together with Iwagakure and attack Sunagakure as quickly as possible."

As Shikaku demonstrated, arrows simultaneously shot out from the shadows representing the Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth, encircling Konoha from both sides.

"Is there a solution?"

A commoner ninja asked anxiously.

Shikaku closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and spoke slowly.

"Have."

"any solution?"

Shikaku glanced at the Third Hokage, and after the Third Hokage nodded slightly, he held up two fingers to the crowd in front of him, "Two methods."

"First, we should remain steadfast in the face of all changes and be prepared to confront both Kumogakure and Iwagakure simultaneously."

The Jonin nodded in agreement; this was indeed the safest approach, and Konoha had always done it this way.

"Second, mobilize the elite troops to the Land of Hot Water, surround it without making a public announcement, but leave the route from the Land of Hot Water to the Land of Sound unopened."

"what?"

Everyone exclaimed.

Lin Yi also raised an eyebrow slightly.

Konoha has always been in a passive, defensive position, so no one expected Shikaku to come up with such an aggressive strategy.

However, Lin Yi could understand the brilliance of Lu Jiu's move.

"Forcing the Hidden Cloud Village to retreat."

Lin Yi and Lu Jiu above said those four words at the same time.

As just mentioned, if Kumogakure wants to attack the Land of Wind, and they have to go through the Land of Fire, then the Land of Hot Water is almost a necessary stop. Alternatively, they can have their group of friends from the prison travel by sea.

Once the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Water is secured, if the Hidden Cloud Village doesn't want its support routes blocked, it will have no choice but to change course, either going to the Land of Earth or passing through several smaller countries.

The brilliance of this move lies in the fact that Shikaku did not initiate an attack on Kumogakure, and even left an opening for them.

Once the Cloud Village is ready to leave Konoha, they should consider whether their supplies will mysteriously disappear or whether any intelligence will fail to be transmitted.

Ultimately, after a vote by most of the Jonin, it was decided that they couldn't be the first to stick their necks out, but they also couldn't just wait to be ganged up on.

Furthermore, if Kumogakure really manages to kill Sunagakure in the end, Konoha will have to come to Sunagakure's aid.

A Sand Village that's half-dead is a good Sand Village; otherwise, the next Cloud Village would be attacking Konoha.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi completed his wartime arrangements, he sent Jiraiya with a group of elite Jonin to the border of the Land of Hot Springs to set up defenses and traps.

Jiraiya: Go ahead and take advantage of me.

At the same time, Konoha officially entered a state of war, with war missions taking precedence over all other tasks.

"The Third Shinobi World War... is probably about to begin."

After the meeting, Shuimen looked somewhat worried.

Lin Yi remained silent for a moment.

Sometimes, Konoha can't achieve peace just because it wants to.

Konoha lives in the Land of Fire, which has a large territory, abundant resources, and a pleasant climate, so naturally it desires peace.

Other countries will naturally be envious, and once war breaks out, other forces will also attack each other due to the power struggle.

There are some similarities to the "Dark Forest Theory" from my previous life.

Konoha cannot be certain that Kumogakure will not covet their territory during its battle with Sunagakure. Therefore, they can only prepare for war and force Kumogakure to attack other countries.

Once Iwagakure sees Konoha's reaction, they will inevitably anticipate what will happen and take action.

It cannot gamble on whether the Hidden Cloud Village will take the route through the Land of Earth, nor can it gamble on whether they will kindly pay the toll.

In the end, it is almost foreseeable that it will evolve into a meat grinder of civil war between major powers.

"They're all those despicable barbarians." Kushina waved her hand. She had almost been kidnapped by Kumogakure before, so naturally she didn't have any good feelings towards them.

"Our mission may be coming soon."

Lin Yi spoke slowly.

Even with their revealed strength, he and Minato are comparable to elite Jonin, so naturally, they are indispensable in battle.

"Get ready, Minato, this is it."

Minato nodded silently; he naturally understood what Lin Yidu meant by "this time."

Kushina blinked. "What riddle are you talking about? I don't understand."

Lin Yi didn't answer, but simply handed the mess over to Minato.

Kushina was terrifying when she was relentlessly pressing for answers.

Lin Yi had barely arrived home when his secret agents arrived at his door.

"My lord, this is from the Hokage."

They arrived right after the meeting; that's incredibly fast.

Lin Yi accepted the scroll expressionlessly, nodded to the ANBU member in front of him, and only slowly opened the scroll after the other party disappeared.

"It's not some kind of infiltration mission?"

Lin Yi was stunned for a moment after reading the contents.

It's not that the task was too difficult; on the contrary, it was too easy.

A simple summary is.

It was understandable that he didn't take on the role of a Jonin leader before, but with the storm brewing, it's not good for him to just play around in the village every day.

The seedlings of Konoha need a big tree like him to protect them, so he stuffed three people into his own group.

However, this time Lin Yi really didn't intend to refuse.

Kurenai Yuhi, Might Guy, and Uchiha Shisui, who was originally his student.

There wasn't a single person with the surname Sarutobi or Shimura, so it seems the Third Hokage also knew he couldn't use the pretext of facing war to forcibly coerce Lin Yi.

Stepping out of the house, he tossed a reply of agreement into the distance. An ANBU member gently caught the scroll and ran towards the Hokage Building.

Those who return to the room can retrieve the remaining three sheets of paper.

Each of them is a brief introduction of the three individuals.

There's no need to look at Zhi Shui's notes; he himself is Zhi Shui's master, so naturally he doesn't need a piece of paper to let Lin Yi understand him.

As for Kurenai Yuhi and Might Guy...

They all seem to be students from the same cohort as Kakashi?

I don't have much of an impression of Kurenai Yuhi, but I've heard Kakashi mention Might Guy quite a few times.

One is skilled in illusion magic, while the other only knows physical combat.

interesting.

The Third Hokage was indeed not ranked randomly.

He was not weak in physical combat and swordsmanship, and as an Uchiha, he was also known to be good at genjutsu.

Now is the time to go see them.

Flames erupted from Lin Yi's hand, and the three documents with photos instantly turned to ashes.

The weather forecast cloud appeared behind him, and then Lin Yi took flight.

Chapter 59 Might Guy and Might Day

In the Southern Forest, in the area where Zhi Shui often exercises.

As Shisui pondered the burning flames, he seemed to sense something, suddenly raising his head and shrinking his eyes.

what is that?

In mid-air, a figure flew towards him like a streak of light, stepping on white clouds.

Yes, it flew in.

Only after the other party approached and gradually slowed down, and he could see the person's face clearly, did Shisui lower his guard.

"Teacher Lin Yi?"