Reborn wind shadow: Attack the country of fire in the beginning

Night.

After a day of talks, everyone returned to their accommodations arranged by Sunagakure, feeling somewhat fatigued.

Inside the building where the Konoha ninjas were staying.

Minato, the Fourth Hokage, along with his guards for this trip: Shikaku, Chōza, and Inoichi, began a secret meeting.

Although there was still a month to go, the significant issue suddenly raised by the Kazekage today forced everyone to hold a meeting to discuss it.

"This Kazekage is as bold as ever."

In the dimly lit room, Shikaku smoked his cigarette and said slowly.

"Yeah, I was shocked when I heard it. I didn't even get a chance to interject this afternoon."

Having learned what had happened from his two friends, Chōza looked at Minato, who was deep in thought, and asked in a low voice.

"Minato, what are your thoughts?"

Minato didn't answer but looked at Shikaku.

"Shikaku, do you think the Kazekage's idea is feasible?"

Shikaku was taken aback, then thought for a moment and said.

"Feasible, of course, it's feasible. It's actually the same principle as when the First Hokage broke down the barriers between clans and established a new order in the ninja world with the village system. It's just that the obstacles encountered will probably be significant. Not to mention anything else, the daimyō will definitely not agree. Although, nominally, our ninja villages and the daimyō's府 (fu) are equal partners, except for the era of the First Hokage, even our Konoha has to be subservient to the daimyō now, and the daimyō certainly doesn't want to see the five major ninja villages uniting."

Minato sighed. How could he not know this? It's just that Rasa's proposal really moved him.

Just like what Inoichi said at this time.

"But it is indeed a good idea. If the five great ninja villages could communicate more like this Five Kage Summit, many things could be avoided. Communication between people is still very important."

Seeing Minato's inclination, Chōza couldn't help but warn him.

"Calm down first, Minato. You haven't been Hokage for long. It's better if you don't take the lead in this kind of matter."

Minato nodded, understanding.

"What about the issue of limiting ninja forces?"

The Ino-Shika-Chō trio in front of him could be considered the middle management of Konoha's major clans, and their opinions were very important.

In this regard, the three seemed relatively agreeable.

Because whether from the perspective of their personal interests or the village's interests, this proposal was good.

Shikaku thought for a moment and answered honestly.

"That's a good idea. Those major clans will definitely not object because their children are born with an advantage in the competition among genin. As for ordinary people, although their children will have some disadvantages in the competition, to be honest, the number 15,000 means that even if there are any problems, it will be more than ten years later. And as long as the five great ninja villages reach this agreement, the pressure brought by the arms race will indeed be much less for each ninja village."

"I understand. Then, let's work towards this goal for now!"

"Yeah!"

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Meanwhile, in the hotels where the Kirigakure, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure ninjas were staying.

Similar discussions were also taking place.

The results they reached were also very similar. They all understood that this so-called Ninja Allied Forces was indeed a good proposal, but none of them were willing to risk taking the initiative to propose it because these two ninja villages were also highly dependent on their daimyō for military expenses.

Meanwhile, in the Kazekage's building.

Maki and Shingu, who knew Rasa's true intentions, were also a little nervous.

Although he knew this wasn't something an Anbu captain should say, Maki still hesitated to ask tentatively for Rasa's sake.

"Kazekage-sama, I'm afraid the other four Kage won't agree with your proposal for a Ninja Allied Forces."

At this time, Shingu, who had been living in Sunagakure for more than a year and understood the operating rules of the ninja village, also spoke.

"Captain Maki is right, Kazekage-sama. Even if they are tempted, I'm afraid no one will dare to take the lead."

"Hmm."

Rasa nodded.

"That's for sure. I'm bringing it up just as bait. Anyway, these Kage won't say it because suspicion, once it sprouts, is hard to suppress. They wouldn't want to make trouble with the daimyō."

"Then, Kazekage-sama, what do you mean?"

Maki vaguely felt that Rasa seemed to have a deeper meaning.

"My idea is very simple. Even without the participation of the other four great nations and four great ninja villages, we, Sunagakure, must do this. Don't forget, besides these five great nations, there are many small countries in the ninja world. If we can unite them, then even if one day we, Sunagakure, have to fight the other four great nations alone, we won't be afraid."

Both of them were shocked. They didn't expect Rasa's ambition to be so great.

"Actually, we already have a good start. The Land of Demons already has a good cooperative relationship with us. After this Five Kage Summit ends, Daikoku, Sekiyu, and Jakiseki will return to the Land of Demons to help them establish a ninja village. As for Amegakure, Nagato is growing rapidly, and turning the Land of Rain into our possession is only a matter of time. Among the remaining small countries, except for Kusagakure, Takigakure, and the Land of Iron, the other small countries simply don't have the power to resist temptation."

"!!!"

Maki and Shingu, who originally thought this was difficult, felt like it was really possible after hearing Rasa's analysis.

"Then, what do you mean, Kazekage-sama?"

"The second section of the Ryūsa River leading to the Land of Demons will start construction after this month. Once it's successfully built, the changes in the Land of Demons will definitely attract the attention of other small countries. This will take at least half a year. We, Sunagakure, also need a year to prepare for this matter. However, Anbu can start preparing now."

"???"

Rasa gave a direct order under Maki's questioning gaze.

"Maki, you must keep a close eye on the ninja exams starting tomorrow. Select some children from all the participants to be the seeds of our future plan. In this selection, don't worry about talent. Now we, Sunagakure, have the power of the Sage Cursed Seal. Even children who don't have the talent to become ninjas can be cultivated. Therefore, what I want you to choose are children who don't attract much attention but possess perseverance and wisdom. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Hah!"

Of course, Maki understood.

"After these children, in addition to the normal ninja school courses, you must secretly train them and cultivate them into qualified Anbu ninjas. After they graduate, let them infiltrate those small countries."

At this point, even if Rasa didn't say it, Maki understood.

"I understand, Kazekage-sama. I won't let you down."

"Good that you understand."

Having said that, Rasa looked at Shingu.

"Shingu, issue the order. Starting today, the 'Desert Flower Ninja Exam' will officially replace the village's Chunin Exams as the main way for Sunagakure ninjas to be promoted. We will grant them the qualifications of Genin and Chunin based on the overall performance of the participants. The 'Desert Flower Ninja Exam' will be held every three years. This way, each class of children will have at least two chances to become ninjas. In addition, starting from the second 'Desert Flower Ninja Exam,' the era of ninja school students becoming Genin by passing the graduation exam is over. From now on, all Genin and those children can only become Sunagakure ninjas by passing the 'Desert Flower Ninja Exam' ..."

Shingu nodded. He understood why Rasa wanted to do this because, with the current growth trend of Sunagakure's population, if the number of Genin wasn't limited, the number of Sunagakure ninjas would probably surpass the other four great ninja villages in a few years.

"What about the children who fail both exams?"

"Failing both exams means they may not be suitable to become ninjas. Anyway, there are many places in the village that need ninjas now."

"I understand."

"Well, that's all I have to say. The first 'Desert Flower Ninja Exam' will begin tomorrow. Keep a close eye on it. I don't want any problems ..."