Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

But who could have imagined that after Konoha's strength was restored, it would put immense pressure on other villages?

Iwagakure chose to align itself with Kumogakure, while Sunagakure planned to seek an alliance under Konoha's protection. As for Kirigakure, it remained detached and seemed to be waiting for the right opportunity.

If these three villages were to unite, it would be a huge problem.

In the original timeline, the three villages did not actually form an alliance; it was only Iwagakure and Kumogakure that started the war.

Kirigakure later joined in, hoping to gain some benefits from it.

These two battles, under the mutual restraint of both sides, barely maintained a certain balance and, to some extent, could only be considered local wars.

None of the three sides were in good condition. As the fighting continued, all three sides began to struggle and eventually had to cease hostilities.

However, the situation has now taken a sharp turn for the worse, and it seems to be heading straight for the Fourth Shinobi World War, which is clearly not the situation Hiruko had hoped for.

He was determined to reform the ninja world, but unfortunately he didn't have the extraordinary power of Kotoamatsukami to forcefully change A and Onoki's attitude.

If they believe this is the best outcome, then let's go to war.

"A single punch can prevent a hundred more." Upon closer examination, this is actually a viable strategy.

Hiruko genuinely didn't want to wreak havoc outside, after all, with his poison skills, it would be a one-sided massacre for those weaker ninjas.

Konoha will not relax its vigilance towards Kumogakure and Iwagakure at this moment.

But before that, there was another extremely important thing to do, which was to receive Granny Chiyo.

The significance behind Granny Chiyo's arrival at this time is self-evident.

Although her choices are actually quite limited, Konoha still has to treat her well just to be on the safe side.

The Third Hokage's wife, Biwako Sarutobi, was undoubtedly the best choice to entertain Granny Chiyo.

Other matters are not particularly related to Hiruko, but perhaps Granny Chiyo will come by to visit Yokura.

After all, Hiruko's imprisonment of Pakura was no secret in the ninja world.

In the past few days, Konoha's machine has been operating at full speed to gather supplies.

Meanwhile, Granny Chiyo and her men gradually approached Konoha.

The group consisted of highly skilled Jonin, but among them was a small child.

Beside the child was a ninja who looked remarkably like Nohara Rin; this girl was none other than Maki, a disciple of Yekura.

Upon learning that Granny Chiyo was going to Konoha, Maki immediately applied to go with her.

Because she knew that her master, Yecang, was not dead, but still in the hands of Hiruko.

Three days ago, after the high-level meeting of Sunagakure Village concluded.

The last rays of the setting sun shone through the window of Fengying's office.

Grandma Chiyo clasped her hands together, tapping her knuckles lightly on the table, and looked solemnly at Maki standing opposite her.

"Juan, you should have already heard... about your master."

Chiyo's voice was deep and slow, carrying an undeniable authority: "The cooperation between Sunagakure and Konoha is a done deal, and Hiruko's personality... you know it too."

Juan hung her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

The wind and sand swept across the rocky walls outside the window, making a soft, mournful sound, as if echoing her turbulent emotions.

As an elite ninja carefully cultivated by Sunagakure, she never imagined that one day she would face such a choice.

Chiyo's gaze lingered on the girl for a moment.

Despite being eroded by wind and sand year after year, her skin is still delicate, and her eyes and brows reveal a clear and innocent childlike quality.

Although she wasn't as radiant as her master, she possessed a unique charm that befitted a young woman.

"Lady Chiyo, I..."

Juan's voice trembled slightly, and the tips of her ears turned a blush. "I will try my best to persuade my master... and... and serve Lord Hiruko together with her."

These words seemed to have exhausted all her courage.

Just yesterday, the elders of Sunagakure urgently gave her "extra lessons".

The explicit drawings, the straightforward descriptions, and the meaningful smiles of the older female ninjas... everything made this naive girl feel so ashamed that she almost suffocated.

"...So, so shameless!"

Running through the desert, Juan shook his head violently, trying to shake off the embarrassing images in his mind.

But the more I resisted, the clearer those images became...

"Master... what should I do?"

The girl's figure appeared exceptionally thin.

While running, Juan quickly shook her head, shaking away the unhealthy posture from her mind.

The high speed at which the Jonin traveled was probably already something they were used to, and they didn't feel any discomfort about it.

However, for a small child, such rapid running would quickly become exhausting.

Noticing that the little girl's breathing had become rapid and difficult, Granny Chiyo immediately signaled the group to stop.

She quickly walked to the little girl, untied her cloak, and asked softly with concern, "Are you alright?"

Although the little girl was in great pain, she still tried to put on a brave face and said, "It's okay."

Grandma Chiyo saw all of this and couldn't help but feel a little more pity for her.

"Alas, your father and I fought side by side, and we really don't want that fate to befall our child."

"But in this dog-eat-dog world, the weak have no choice and no human rights. Until then, the Land of Wind and Sunagakure must continue. What we did was what we believed to be the right thing to do," Granny Chiyo said sadly.

But the little girl looked at her with unwavering eyes and said, "If it's for everyone, I'm willing!"

Upon hearing this, Granny Chiyo fell silent, tears welling in her eyes. She gently embraced the little girl, unsure of how to respond.

The next day, Sarutobi Biwako and some others waited ten miles away to welcome Chiyo-baba, who arrived as promised.

Upon arriving at their destination, the group discovered that not only had Granny Chiyo come, but also Temari, the daughter of the Fourth Kazekage.

Who would have thought that in this negotiation setting, Granny Chiyo would bring a three-year-old girl with her? What was her intention?

A sense of foreboding suddenly welled up in Sarutobi Biwako's heart.

She didn't think that Hiruko would like a young girl like that, after all, they all knew very well that Hiruko had always been fond of mature women.

However, thinking that this little girl probably wouldn't cause any big trouble, Sarutobi Biwako didn't say anything more, treating it as an unimportant matter.

Sarutobi Biwako did not come alone; Hokage advisor Koharu Utatane also accompanied her.

Both sides were extremely enthusiastic during the meeting, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

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