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Where should Yukina go after the Fourth Ninja War?
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One Month later,
Kirigakure
The war council meeting
With a stern expression, Yukito positioned himself at the heart of the meeting hall and fixed his gaze on the members of the War Council before speaking.
"Not long ago, I received new intel from our spy in Suna: the acting Kazekage has deployed troops to invade the Land of Fire and launch attacks on our border, as well as the borders of the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning."
The room fell silent at Yukito's words. Fuguki scoffed, his lips curling into a sneer. "The new Kazekage is a fool. Suna is the weakest of the great hidden villages, and his recklessness will cause its destruction."
Kensei burst into mad laughter at Fuguki's remark. "Excellent… things are getting interesting. I won't be running out of test subjects anytime soon."
Raiga turned toward Kensei, ready to argue with him again as he had in the last war council meeting, but Kaito suddenly slammed his palm down hard on the table.
"BAAM."
Kaito's eyes burned with fury as he shouted at Raiga and Kensei, every word dripping with his killing intent
"Enough! Stop squabbling like brats and wasting everyone's time here. if you two Interrupt Yukito once more, I'll make sure you suffer… nice and slow."
Kensei and Raiga, like everyone else in the meeting hall, broke out in a cold sweat as they felt Kaito's killing intent—everyone, that is, except Fuguki.
Kaito then turned to Yukito and gave his order to him.
"Yukito, continue."
After hearing Kaito's order, he nodded and then continued.
"Our spy reports that Pakura of the Scorch Release is leading troops toward our border, having left Suna not long ago. I estimate it will take her and her forces at least a week to arrive."
"She is a strong Jonin, having recently made a name for herself by surviving a battle against Katsuchi of Iwa. However, I believe that Hebiki-dono, Shiro-dono, and Kira-dono could hold their ground against her—or even defeat her—if they teamed up."
All present in the meeting hall reflected on Yukito's words and nodded in agreement.
Yukito turned his gaze to everyone in the hall and resumed
"However, I believe that neutralizing Pakura of the Scorch Release requires sending the elite of my Yuki Clan to the border, as they can counter her Scorch Release kekkei genkai with their Ice Release kekkei genkai."
"We should also deploy one of our Jinchurikis to the border; that way, we can neutralize their troops in a single strike."
Upon hearing Yukito's words, all present narrowed their eyes, and Kaito ordered Yukito.
"Explain yourself, Yukito. Why should we send our Jinchuriki into battle this early? You better have a good reason for this suggestion."
With a smile and a nod, Yukito started to explain.
"Firstly, our spy reports that the Kazekage is leading an invasion into the Land of Fire himself, bringing along the one-tailed Jinchuriki, Suna's elder Chiyo, and her brother, Ebizo."
"Right now is the perfect opportunity for us to deploy one of our Jinchuriki and strike a decisive blow against Suna's military."
"That way, Suna will suffer heavy losses and be forced to retreat from our border."
"Secondly, once we have dealt with Suna, we can begin preparations to invade the Land of Fire.
"I am confident that the Raikage will move against the Land of Fire as soon as he finds out that Suna has invaded."
"When that happens, Konoha will be facing three fronts, giving us a better chance to anticipate who they will deploy against us when we invade the Land of Fire."
The eyes of all those present lit up after hearing Yukito's explanation.
Kaito's smirk grew with each passing second as he reflected on Yukito's words. With a nod of agreement, he finally spoke.
"You're right, Yukito. Given the nature of that barbarian, he won't let this opportunity pass; he'll invade the Land of Fire as soon as he learns that Suna has invaded it."
"When Kumo invades the Land of Fire, the timing will be perfect for us to initiate our own invasion."
Kaito paused for a moment, then asked Yukito.
"Tell me, Yukito, who should we send to invade the Land of Fire when the time comes?"
After Kaito asked his question, Yukito fixed the Mizukage with a solemn look and spoke.
"We should deploy our elite, Mizukage-sama, yet it would be prudent to wait until Kumo acts first. This way, we can gauge Konoha's response to their invasion before taking any decisive action."
"Everyone in the meeting hall looked confused by Yukito's words, and Zangetsu spoke up."
"Why is that, Yukito?"
Yukito sighed in annoyance at Zangetsu's question before replying.
"Konoha has many elite and talented shinobi, Zangetsu; we must tread carefully when dealing with them."
"As I said before, Suna and Kumo's actions will allow us to anticipate Konoha's shinobi deployment."
"By doing so we will gain an edge over Konoha when we go to war with them in the future."
"For now, we should wait and observe how Konoha responds to Suna and Kumo's invasion, while we focus on dealing with the Suna troops advancing toward our border."
"I believe this war will be even more chaotic than the last one."
The eyes of all those present smirked after hearing Yukito's explanation, and Kensei started laughing madly.
"GAHAHAHAHA! You're far too crafty, pretty boy. I like you! Become my apprentice, and I'll turn you into the greatest scientist in the entire Elemental Nations!"
"Kaito broke into a cold sweat, his imagination painting a grim scene of Yukito dissecting humans while laughing maniacally, the spitting image of Kensei."
Kaito snapped back to reality, slammed his palm down, and the table exploded into a spray of splinters as he roared at Kensei.
"BAAM."
"SHATTERED."
"I WILL NOT ALLOW THIS YUKITO IS ONE OF THE FEW NORMAL SHINOBI I HAVE IN OUR VILLAGE I WILL NOT LET YOU TURN PSYCHOTIC SCIENTIST LIKE YOU."
At Kaito's remark, the image of Yukito as a psychotic scientist flashed through everyone's mind, and they were torn between laughter and dread.
Kensei got a tic mark over his eyebrows when he heard what Kaito said and replied.
"Mizukage-sama, that is a grave insult. I am not a mere psychotic scientist—I am the greatest scientist the Elemental Nation has ever seen."
When Kensei spoke these words, everyone froze in place, their eyes widening in shock; a few even let their jaws drop in disbelief.
Kaito waved his hand dismissively at Kensei and he glared at him.
"That is enough, Kensei. Yukito is the current head of the Intelligence Division and is the most suited person to lead it. Your request is denied; I will not allow it."
Kensei sighed in disappointment and nodded to Kaito.
Kaito then looked at those present and continued.
"Yukito's strategy is solid, but I will modify certain aspects: the Hozuki, Yuki, and Kaguya clans will each send their elites to the battlefield, accompanied by the Three-Tailed Jinchuriki."
"The new mission for our shinobi stationed at the border is the complete annihilation of all Suna forces in the area."
"Yukito, you will also go to the border and serve as our strategist there. I will notify Hebiki, Shiro, and Kira ahead of your arrival and that of the others."
All those present in the meeting hall gave a bloodthirsty smirk and they nodded their heads in satisfaction.
Kensei then raised his hand awkwardly and asked Kaito.
"Mizukage-sama, may I join the battlefield as well? There will be a bunch of interesting test subjects in the battlefield for me to collect."
Kaito paused for a moment, considering Kensei's request, then asked, "Let me ask you this first, Kensei: have you found a way to mass-produce the Uzumaki Vitality Pills?"
Kensei rubbed the back of his head awkwardly at the question and replied honestly, "Well, I've just figured out how to grow Uzumaki clan cells, but I'm still researching a method to multiply them."
Kaito nodded in satisfaction at Kensei's answer and said.
"Since you've made a breakthrough in your research, you deserve a reward. You may go to the border."
Kensei leapt to his feet, face flushed with glee, and bellowed, "GAHAHAHA! TEST SUBJECTS, HERE I COME!"
Without waiting for Kaito's permission, Kensei Shunshined away.
Kaito chuckled, shook his head, and told Fuguki, "Tell Jun to prepare—he's leaving for the border as soon as he's ready."
Fuguki nodded after hearing Kaito's order and shunshined away.
Kaito then turned to Yukito, Zangetsu, and Kaza. "You three should return to your clans and have your elites prepare to move to the border. We need to catch Suna by surprise."
Yukito, Zangetsu, and Kaza nodded, then shunshined away.
Emiko looked at Kaito and said, "We need to tighten our security and root out any potential spies in the village, Kaito, so we aren't caught off guard—whether during our invasion of the Land of Fire or when our shinobi engage Suna shinobi at the border."
Kaito nodded seriously to Emiko after hearing her words.
He then yelled loudly.
"ANBU."
Twelve ANBU suddenly appeared in the meeting hall, from thin air via shunshin.
Kaito glared coldly at his ANBU and commanded, "I want every ANBU in the village to tighten our village security. Anyone acting suspiciously is to be captured immediately, regardless of their identity, and sent straight to the torture and interrogation department."
The ANBU nodded and immediately shunshined away upon receiving Kaito's order.
Kaito then looked at Zanshi and said.
"Zanshi, your priority right now is to integrate every person the ANBU brought to you. We must eliminate every spy in the village before we invade the Land of Fire. Do I make myself clear?"
Zanshi bowed slightly and said respectfully, "I understand, Mizukage-sama."
Kaito nodded, a satisfied smile on his face. "Good. That's it for today. You are all dismissed."
After Kaito spoke, everyone still in the meeting hall rose and headed toward the door.
Once the meeting hall emptied, Kaito allowed himself a small smirk and muttered quietly under his breath.
"I will be the victor in this war no matter what."
Kaito stood, leaving the meeting hall in silence, with his two advisors trailing in his wake
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