The next day. Tianyuan bid farewell to Anko, Kurenai, and the others, then left Konoha with Minato Namikaze.
This secret mission, carried out by the two of them, was unknown to most people in Konoha, perhaps only limited to a few high-ranking Konoha officials.
Because the recent movements of the Hidden Sand Village in the Land of Wind had become somewhat amiss, coupled with the frequent conflicts during this period, Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to investigate clearly what the exact reason was.
The worst-case scenario was a war between the two countries. Of course, a war between two countries would first begin between their major ninja villages, because if the top forces of a country were not dealt with, occupying that country would be of no use whatsoever.
The Land of Fire occupied the most fertile land in the entire ninja world, and the other four major ninja villages were incredibly jealous. A significant reason for the Second Great Ninja War also stemmed from this. Vaguely, the Third Hokage had a very bad feeling in his heart.
In Konoha's forest, two figures were swiftly shuttling through.
"Tianyuan, what incredible speed. You've become much stronger compared to when you were in the Chunin Exams," Minato Namikaze said as he walked.
"Minato, you're also very impressive," Tianyuan chuckled. "Oh, right, regarding our direction to the Hidden Sand Village, which way should we go?"
"We won't pass through the Land of Rain. We'll go through the Land of Rivers, and then enter the Land of Wind. How about that?" Minato Namikaze said.
"I have no problem with that," Tianyuan said. "I heard the Land of Rivers has been a bit restless lately."
"On that point, I do know a bit. I heard a force called 'Yuan' appeared in the Land of Rivers. It also has many ninjas, but I heard their purpose is business, not to be the Land of Rivers' armed forces." Minato Namikaze shook his head.
Generally, ninja villages serve as the armed forces of a particular country, but the Land of Rivers and that force "Yuan" exist in a peculiar way. Perhaps it could also be considered an alternative form of mutual reliance. Yuan drives and protects the Land of Rivers, while the Land of Rivers provides a platform for this force.
"I heard some of their leaders are very impressive. There are even Kage-level, and even beyond Kage-level, existences among them. The Hidden Sand Village previously sent ninjas to probe, but in the end, they returned with a crushing defeat," Minato Namikaze continued.
"That's truly interesting," Tianyuan said with a smile.
Listening to Minato talk about this force, Tianyuan had a very strange feeling. After all, Tianyuan was the great leader of this force, and was rumored to be a strong person beyond Kage-level.
"However, our goal now is not that force, but the Hidden Sand Village." Minato Namikaze looked at Tianyuan's strange expression, thinking that Tianyuan wanted to probe that force in the Land of Rivers.
"Don't worry, it's just that I'm a little curious about that force," Tianyuan chuckled.
"Tianyuan, how about we compare our speed now?" Minato Namikaze suddenly said.
"Minato, I'm also considered a taijutsu-type powerhouse. Are you sure you want to have a speed competition with me?" Tianyuan looked at Minato Namikaze strangely.
Wanting to have a speed contest with a taijutsu user was truly a joke. Just like Might Guy, who in the future would open the Eight Gates, his speed would be so fast that even Six Paths Madara would find it difficult to react.
"Come on, let's try," Minato Namikaze suddenly took out a kunai.
"Flying Thunder God Technique." Tianyuan said.
"That's it, then come on." Minato Namikaze flicked a kunai, and the kunai instantly vanished from Tianyuan's sight. At the same time, Minato Namikaze also quickly disappeared.
"Minato, that's cheating," Tianyuan also quickly flashed away from the spot.
As for the Flying Thunder God Technique. Well, Tianyuan didn't use it. He wasn't deliberately hiding it; he simply thought it wasn't necessary. Naturally, Minato Namikaze also didn't know that Tianyuan actually possessed the ability of the Flying Thunder God Technique.
As Tianyuan and Minato Namikaze made their way towards the Hidden Sand Village.
In a certain place in the Land of Wind where yellow earth swirled. The buildings here were all made of accumulated yellow earth. This was the Hidden Sand Village. Most places in the Land of Wind had such a climate.
No wonder, among the major countries, the Land of Wind yearned the most for the fertile land of the Land of Fire. Anyone who saw the situation of the two countries could distinguish it. The Land of Wind could only be described with one word: miserable.
In an ancient and tall building, this building carved with wind, was the Kazekage's office. Currently here was Rasa, the acting Kazekage.
Besides Rasa, there were also a few familiar figures: Chiyo, Ebizo, and some other well-known ninjas from the Hidden Sand Village. In the center of the room stood a respectful ninja, who, judging by his attire, was a Jonin from the Hidden Sand Village.
"Are you saying that the Hidden Stone Village has already agreed to an alliance between us, while the Hidden Cloud Village is still in a waiting-and-see state and has not replied?" Rasa said, looking at the ninja.
"Yes, Lord Kazekage," the Sand ninja hurriedly said. "This is a letter from the Tsuchikage to you."
"Give it to me." Rasa didn't bother, directly taking the letter from the ninja. He opened it, read the text inside, then immediately crumpled it into a ball. "You may leave first."
"Yes, Lord Kazekage," the Sand ninja quickly retreated out.
"This letter is a personal letter from the Tsuchikage, agreeing to our two great ninja villages attacking the Land of Fire, attacking Konoha. As for the Hidden Cloud Village, as everyone just heard, they are still in a waiting-and-see state," Rasa said.
"The Hidden Cloud Village is probably thinking about whether they can take advantage," Chiyo said lightly.
"Advisor Chiyo, what you said makes sense. However, if our two great ninja villages attack Konoha together, the Hidden Cloud Village probably won't be able to resist making a move either," Rasa said.
"I agree with that point too," one of the Sand ninjas nodded.
One could see that everyone currently here was a high-ranking official of the Hidden Sand Village.
"Then, what is everyone's resolution?" Rasa scanned everyone.
"It's time for us to obtain what we deserve, and also for revenge for the Second Great Ninja War," a middle-aged Sand ninja said coldly.
"The Land of Fire indeed possesses such fertile land. We are very envious," another Sand ninja said.
The final decision was made.
"Gather the Sand ninjas, prepare to attack Konoha, and maintain constant communication with the Hidden Stone Village." Rasa finally made this decision.
The first signs of the Third Great Ninja War had appeared.
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