ALL NOVEL Chapter 151: The Powerful Fifth Hokage
"Has the Jinchūriki from Sunagakure been found?" Orochimaru asked first.
Although Ichibi was not as strong as Kyuubi, it was still a Tailed Beast, and its value was very high.
Moreover, it could also be used to hold Sunagakure in check, so it had to be kept firmly in hand.
"It has been found. Currently, he is being treated at the hospital, and the sealing team has sent personnel to monitor him closely."
"What is his condition?"
"The injuries are not serious and are not life-threatening. However, the tendons in his hands and feet were severed by kunai, and it will take a long time for him to fully recover."
"Very good. After the initial treatment, he will be sent to the laboratory."
The ANBU's scalp felt numb, and he mustered the courage to ask:
"To which laboratory should I send him?"
"When Kabuto returns, just follow his arrangements. Initially, a large experimental base will be built in the northern part of Konoha Village, and Otogakure ninjas will be responsible for the details. You don't need to interfere; just try to prevent the villagers and ordinary ninjas from getting close."
"As you command!"
Some ANBU did not dare to ask further, as the land set aside was not within the village.
Land inside the village was very precious, and each division needed various ninja clans to gather for discussions, but land outside the village was much more relaxed.
As a Hokage, it was no problem to set aside a piece of land to build something.
"Okay, let's start issuing the official decision."
"First: Let the two consultants, Homura and Koharu, draft it, and on behalf of Konoha Village and the Land of Fire, issue a strong condemnation against Sunagakure and the Land of Wind, and demand compensation!"
"How much is the compensation?"
"One billion ryo! If they want to redeem the Jinchūriki and the Sunagakure ninja, add another billion ryo!"
Some ANBU ninjas gasped and clicked their tongues.
This is too dark!
Too much greed?
If Sunagakure squeezed all its money, they might not even be able to gather one billion ryo in cash.
One billion ryo in the Land of Wind's paper money could be squeezed out, but the value of the Land of Fire's paper money had to be cut in half at least, so it was impossible to accept.
Among the great nations, most trade was exchanged in physical silver coins. Only within the borders of each country, or when a country's gift was announced, would each nation's paper money be used for settlements.
Therefore, one billion ryo in cash would essentially kill Sunagakure!
How could they afford to pay the compensation?
Unless Sunagakure relied on the Land of Wind?
But would the Land of Wind eliminate Sunagakure?
Even if that happened, would Sunagakure have to be forced to relinquish more sovereignty and armed rights?
Wait, is this the Fifth Hokage's goal?
So that the Land of Wind could tighten its grip on Sunagakure, thereby weakening Sunagakure's sovereignty?
But was that too risky?
"Godaime-sama, isn't this too harsh? What if Sunagakure does not agree?"
"In that case, let's start a war!"
"Ah?"
"Immediately move one-third of the ninjas from each clan to form a ninja force of 3,000 people and deploy them immediately to the border of the Land of Wind."
"If Sunagakure refuses the compensation, start the war and attack immediately!"
"This..."
Some ANBU ninjas were sweating profusely and their voices stuttered.
"Just do as ordered!"
"As you command!"
Orochimaru was far more radical than Hiruzen.
Hiruzen was afraid to start a war, but it turned out he was not.
After all, he essentially could not die, so who was afraid of whom?
No money?
Then fight!
Moreover, Orochimaru was 98% sure that Sunagakure would not dare to take action!
Sunagakure had suffered great losses this time. Not only had they lost the Fourth Kazekage, but their own Jinchūriki was also captured, and they had lost a group of elites.
Sunagakure was in complete disarray right now, let alone organizing forces to counterattack Konoha at this time.
If not careful, Sunagakure would be destroyed! Orochimaru bet that they did not have the guts to start a war.
There was a high likelihood that they would just hold back and accept the compensation, and quickly choose a Sunagakure agent and seek support from the Land of Wind.
As for Orochimaru himself, he did not care much about the compensation.
But Konoha needed this compensation right now!
After receiving this large compensation, even without relying on the Land of Fire, Orochimaru could distribute a large reward to all Konoha ninjas, thereby securing his position as Hokage completely.
Most ninjas were very realistic and did not have many aspirations; instead, they cared more about rewards.
If your monthly salary could triple, the Konoha ninjas would elevate you to the position of Hokage even if they had to raise you up!
If their dog's food tripled, even the ninja dog Pakkun might jump and clap in support of Orochimaru!
This was one of the reasons why the two consultants, Koharu and Homura, were able to sit firmly at the top of Konoha. It was not just because of their seniority and connections, but also because they controlled the administrative department and the entire distribution of aid in the Land of Fire.
Most villages relied on aid to sustain their lives and operations, so their status was naturally unassailable.
As for redeeming Gaara, the Jinchūriki of Sunagakure, through compensation?
That was just a cake made by Orochimaru to prevent Sunagakure from jumping over the wall and sending people to sneak in and rescue him.
The Fourth Kazekage could be replaced at any time, but a Bijuu could not be replaced.
Moreover, don't even talk about how much time it would take to gather a large ransom.
Everything was lifted and delivered.
It didn't mean to release it directly.
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"Second: Go and bring me a list of all the ninjas and research materials from Gen!"
"Godaime-sama, I'm afraid Danzo-sama won't cooperate easily."
"It doesn't matter. If you encounter someone who resists, just kill them without mercy!"
As long as Danzo was not prepared to rebel against the village, it was impossible for him to lead the fanatic elements to attack the Hokage's ANBU directly.
Moreover, now he had even been dismissed from his position as Hokage's assistant; he apparently could not mobilize the Root ninjas.
"Isn't this too provocative, Danzo-sama?"
"Just do it!"
"As you command!"
What Orochimaru wanted was to provoke Danzo and increase his power.
He was going to inherit the position of Fifth Hokage, and the overall situation had been decided.
The only variable was Danzo himself.
Before the official appointment of the daimyo of the Land of Fire, these few days were Danzo's only chance to fight.
And based on Orochimaru's understanding of him, Danzo would never just give up.
Rather than waiting for Danzo to make a plan, it was better to actively force him to jump over the wall.
As long as Danzo jumped out again and took the initiative to make a mistake again, then Orochimaru would have enough reason to send him straight to his grave!
Still the same sentence: He was not Hiruzen, and he would not let Danzo run amok.
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"Lastly: On behalf of the Third Hokage, I would like to extend an invitation to the entire village. I will hold the Five Kage Conference again as soon as possible!"
Orochimaru issued the third and most important order.
This left some ANBU ninjas stunned, as if they were dreaming.
The new Hokage was too fierce, wasn't he?
Was he planning to hold the Five Kage Conference after taking office?
On what basis? What did he want to achieve?
Could Konoha withstand it? The village wouldn't be destroyed by this Fifth Hokage, would it?
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