Living your daily life in a shonen anime seems to be wrong.

Jiraiya was also a candidate, but he had no intention of taking the position and instead supported his apprentice, Minato Namikaze.

With this powerful ally, Minato Namikaze can now stand shoulder to shoulder with Orochimaru.

But it doesn't yet have an overwhelming advantage.

On the Sunagakure side, although a ceasefire negotiation has been decided, a peace treaty has not yet been signed, the Konoha ninja forces cannot be withdrawn, and Orochimaru is still on the front lines directing operations.

Minato Namikaze has been recalled, and the Third Hokage is currently considering how to get him to grind reputation.

But soon there was no need to worry anymore, because Iwagakure began to take action.

Iwagakure amassed a ninja force of several thousand, crossed the border, and launched an attack on the Land of Fire.

The other Konoha units are deeply involved in various battlefields, and the Sunagakure forces are temporarily unable to move. At present, only a small number of troops guarding the border are struggling to hold on.

It has to be said that Iwagakure chose a good time, or perhaps this was their last chance.

Later, when the peace treaty between Konoha and Sunagakure was signed, a large number of ninja forces could be mobilized, making it difficult for them to take action. Even if they did, the losses would be significant, and they might not be able to gain enough benefits.

But things are different now. Although Sunagakure is negotiating, they haven't reached an agreement yet, and the ninja forces can't be mobilized for the time being. Konoha also doesn't have many other ninja forces that it can mobilize.

Therefore, Konoha is once again plunged into the crisis of war.

At this point, the Third Hokage didn't need to think anymore. He directly sent Minato Namikaze and his students ahead to support the front-line battlefield, and also assigned them a mission.

"Kannabi Bridge is the only way for Iwagakure to transport war supplies to the front lines, and it is also the only way for Iwagakure ninja forces to support the front lines. If you destroy it, you can delay Iwagakure's actions to the greatest extent and buy us time to mobilize our troops."

The Third Hokage patted the map with his hand, then looked up at Minato Namikaze standing in front of him.

"This task is entrusted to you. Please make sure you can gain enough time!"

"learn!"

Minato Namikaze responded and turned to leave.

The situation is urgent, and there's no time for rambling.

However, the Third Hokage still looked worried. Although he had expected it, he was still caught off guard.

Iwagakure has ultimately intervened in this Shinobi World War.

After much deliberation, I finally decided to go find Qiye.

Perhaps Shichiya has some ideas.

It's a bit unreasonable for ninjas to ask someone who isn't a ninja to help them in a war between ninjas.

But who cares, as long as we win.

……

History will remember this day.

On this day, Kakashi, the future Sixth Hokage, officially became a Jonin of Konoha. On this day, the future Fourth and Sixth Hokage also officially went to the front line to fight against Iwagakure.

On this day, the Third Hokage went to the Shichiya Shrine again.

"The situation is not good now!"

The Third Hokage sighed and complained.

I was actually thinking of retiring, but I didn't expect Iwagakure to cause trouble again.

This might be an opportunity for Minato Namikaze. This time, Minato's mission is not only to destroy the Kannabi Bridge, but also to take over command of the frontline combat troops.

If they can win this war, the Third Hokage will have enough confidence to make Minato Namikaze the Fourth Hokage.

But the prerequisite is that you can win, and you have to win spectacularly.

"Seven Nights, can't you help me?"

"No."

"why?"

"lazy."

"..."

"and……"

"and?"

"You old codger said you'd treat these books as military supplies, and what happened? You didn't buy a single one, and now the warehouse is overflowing with unsold stock. Do you know how much money you've made me lose? Also, how are the negotiations with Sunagakure going? I ordered production to be ramped up. If we can't sell them, are you going to compensate me?"

"..."

The Third Hokage puffed on his cigarette.

With the war raging, Konoha is severely underfunded, so where would they find the extra money to buy manga?

As for negotiations...

That would be even more difficult, since everything else hasn't been settled yet, especially something as simple as buying notebooks.

"You should try to understand my difficulties."

"Huh? If I understand you, who understands me?"

"That's not how it works..."

The Third Hokage waved his hand.

Then, after a moment's thought, another idea came to me.

"The main reason is that you didn't scare Sunagakure enough last time, so they're still holding on. And now that Iwagakure has made a move, they feel like they still have a chance. So they're stalling for time in the negotiations and also holding back our ninja forces. If the battle against Iwagakure doesn't go smoothly, they might stop the negotiations and start another war. Then we'll be in a passive position, and you can forget about selling your doujinshi to them."

"They dare?!"

Qi Ye glared and slammed his fist on the table.

"Those mere Sand Village and Iwa Village dare to block the shrine's glory from shining upon the ninja world? Don't they know their own limitations? Be careful, or I'll organize a doujinshi expeditionary force, each soldier carrying a doujinshi, to wipe them out and then spread my teachings!"

"Of course they dare."

The Third Hokage didn't hesitate to kick someone when they were down.

But upon closer reflection, I couldn't help but feel somewhat ashamed.

He's really shameless to get Qiye's help.

"In short, only by defeating and intimidating them can your notebooks be successfully sold in their countries and villages. Otherwise, they have no reason to buy your notebooks!"

"uh-huh!"

Seven Nights Bites His Nails.

But soon, he pouted and continued to lazily lie on the table.

"I'd rather not."

"Huh? Why?"

This script isn't right. Shouldn't they have agreed to it without hesitation?

The Third Hokage looked puzzled.

A hint of disdain flashed in Qiye's red left eye.

"Because you're such an untrustworthy old man. Even if we win, who knows if you'll actually help add such a treaty to the negotiation terms, and even if it will be approved."

"..."

How should I put it...?

The Third Hokage continued smoking.

After thinking for a long time, he asked again.

"What do you want?"

"Make your promise known to everyone in Konoha. If you win and then fail to keep your promise, your reputation will be ruined for life!"

"This one……"

It seems a bit inappropriate to actually announce such a promise.

only……

He exhaled a cloud of smoke and pondered carefully.

In the end, I gritted my teeth and stomped my foot.

"Okay, I agree."

Anyway, if he really wins, he can step down and let the Fourth Hokage deal with the negotiations.

This time, Qi Ye was satisfied.

"Very good, then go and prepare. It's the same people as last time. Also, bring that guy... Yamanaka Inoichi over here as well. It would be best if more Yamanaka clan members came."

“Yamano Inoichi…okay.”

"Notify the frontline commander to coordinate with my operation."

"can."

"Bring all the airships back, fill them all with explosives, and set off in five days."

"it is good."

Chapter Twenty-Five: Useless

Some people spend their whole lives calculating gains and losses, scheming about this and that.

There are also some people who never care about gains or losses, or about this or that, in their entire lives.

The current Third Hokage might be the former.

As for Qiye, he wouldn't care about such things; he would only care about his own life.

So even though he knew the Third Hokage was using him, he didn't care.

After all, the Third Hokage still had some conscience. Although he was being used, he would naturally do what he had promised.

If it cannot be done...