Naruto: The world has misled me a lot!

The intelligence included not only news sent back by spies stationed in the Frost Country, but also military intelligence sent back by Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza who were far away in the Hot Spring Country.

Combining the two pieces of information together, we can basically restore the full picture of the actions of the Thunder Kingdom.

The fourth generation Ai led the Yunyin Shadow Guards as the spearhead and broke through the Frost Kingdom in less than half a day, and then blocked the escape route of the Frost Kingdom Daimyo.

Afterwards, the Kumogakure Ninja Army swept across the entire territory of the Frost Country and disarmed all the armed forces within its territory. Under the threat of force, the Daimyo of the Frost Country was forced to sign a military alliance with the Kumogakure that the other party had already prepared.

The content is almost a carbon copy of Konoha and Allies.

"The Cloud Village is probably frightened by Konoha's expansion and wants to take control of the Frost Country in advance to avoid being forced to their doorstep by Konoha."

As the Hokage who had been in charge of Konoha for thirty years, Sarutobi Hiruzen understood the intention of Kumogakure after reading the intelligence.

Konoha is using its power to suppress others, and there are not many options left for Kumogakure.

If he were in the Raikage's position, there would be no better way except to push the defense line forward.

"It seems that these barbarians in Kumogakure don't want to obey Konoha's discipline."

Danzo said in a mocking tone.

If the Third Raikage were still alive, the Hidden Cloud Village might have some confidence to negotiate terms with Konoha. But now, there is only an AB combination that can be brought out to show off, which is really not very impressive.

"Since Kumogakure has chosen to fight, my opinion is that we should fight Kumogakure in the Land of Hot Springs and the Land of Frost."

"Danzo, the Nine-Tails Rebellion just happened in Konoha. I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to go to war with Kumogakure."

Mito Kado En has Konoha's accounts in his hands. The reconstruction of Konoha, the repair of the ninja school, the reconstruction of the security department, the maintenance of public facilities, etc. all cost money.

If another war is fought, Konoha might be the first to collapse.

"Are we going to watch Kumogakure push back to the gates of the Land of Fire? Didn't Yamanaka Inoichi write in the intelligence that Kumogakure has no intention of stopping, but is infiltrating the northern part of the Land of Hot Springs through the Land of Frost?"

After hearing what Shinobu no An said, the other senior executives remained silent.

If the Sandaime was in power before, the doves led by Sarutobi Hiruzen would definitely stop his war rhetoric, but the one sitting in the Hokage position now is a disciple of Shinobi Yami.

What Danzo said also makes sense. Kumogakure is probably also testing Konoha's reaction. If Konoha condones their actions, it won't be long before the Land of Hot Springs will be taken over by Kumogakure.

Everyone was unsure whether Kato Makoto would actively respond after becoming Hokage, so they chose to wait and see for the time being.

Mitomon En turned his gaze to the Sandaime beside him.

Danzo is going to fight again, Hiruzen, please say something.

Just when the meeting room was silent, the sound of fingers tapping on the table was heard from the center.

"The Hidden Cloud Clan has invaded the Frost Country's territory without reason. This is a blatant violation of peace. As the defender of the order of the ninja world, Konoha has the obligation to seek justice for the Frost Country."

Upon hearing these words, the Sandaime's ninjas showed an expression of "as expected" on their faces, while the people on Kato Makoto's side were filled with excitement.

"However, Elder Yan's words also make sense. Maintaining peace and order in the ninja world requires money, but Konoha cannot pay unilaterally. The Kawa, Kusanagi, Rain, and Field, Konoha's allies, as well as the Land of Fire, should also contribute to support Konoha in fighting this just war and rescue the Daimyo of the Frost Country who is imprisoned by Kumogakure."

There is no blood relationship between the daimyo and the governors in the ninja world. I saved your brothers from the dire situation, and you have the nerve not to pay me. Do you still want to stay in the circle of aristocrats?

"Konoha can arm the forces within the Land of Hot Springs and let them defend their homeland. We just need to send people to contain the high-end combat power of Kumogakure."

"Since the Fifth Generation is so sure, there is no reason for us old guys to not support him."

After Kato Makoto finished speaking, Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up from his seat and took the lead in responding, causing the two friends around him to rub their ears, thinking they had heard it wrong.

The Sandaime wanted peace, but when he remembered what Kato Makoto had mentioned to him, about letting the Sarutobi clan and the Uchiha clan work together to develop the Land of Hot Springs, he changed his mind.

Don't meddle in matters that are not your business. Just follow Kato Makoto.

"Fugaku, last time you told me the Uchiha were ready to go to the Land of Hot Springs?"

"Replying to Hokage-sama, the Uchiha are always ready."

Hearing Kato Makoto's question, the Uchiha clan leader immediately stood up and expressed his opinion.

During this period, he used both coaxing and deception to encourage the Fighting Faction to open up new territory for the Uchiha. It was not very smooth in the beginning, but then several elders of the Fighting Faction suddenly changed their minds and actively responded to his call, and they reached a consensus in just one or two days.

"Very good, Shinnosuke, where are the Sarutobi clan?"

In return, Kato Makoto gave face to Sarutobi Hiruzen, using this disguised way to show that he had no intention of excluding Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

"Hokage-sama, the Sarutobi clan will always follow your instructions."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke looked at Kato Makoto with joy. What was more frightening than being scolded by a leader was that the leader forgot about him.

Moreover, the Sarutobi clan has long been salivating over the fat piece of meat of the Land of Hot Springs.

However, a series of events such as the invasion of the Kirigakure and the Nine-Tails Rebellion delayed the fifth generation's succession. Fortunately, Kato Makoto did not change Konoha's grand strategy of active expansion.

Although the piece of meat from Tang Country was eaten late, it was not lost.

"Yes, that's right. The task of persuading the Land of Hot Springs to sign an alliance with Konoha will be handed over to the Uchiha and Sarutobi clans. I will give you two battalions of ninja troops each. You will recruit ninjas on your own and enter the Land of Hot Springs from the east and west. If necessary, I will let Haiyi and Choza cooperate with your actions."

Kato Makoto did not discuss the issue of who would be the chief and who would be the deputy. It was estimated that neither family would accept the decision, so it would be better to let them fight it out among themselves, even if it meant dividing the Kingdom of Hot Spring into two halves.

"Hokage-sama, can other clans participate in this operation?"

At this moment, the Inuzuka clan, who had been silent all this time, spoke up, and the other ninja clan leaders around him also looked at Kato Makoto eagerly.

They don't have the strength to take over a medium-sized country like the Land of Hot Springs on their own, but if they follow the two big families, Uchiha and Sarutobi, and pick up some soup and water, it will be enough for them to live on.

Following Hinata and Ino-Shika-cho in front, they made a lot of money and had a prosperous year.

"Okay, you can discuss the specifics with the Uchiha and Sarutobi clans and report to me."

What Kato Makoto wants is for the Konoha ninja clan to contribute money, manpower and effort. If you want benefits, go out and fight for them yourself, instead of bullying your own people.

Moreover, he has to completely conquer the Kingdom of Thunder in the lands of the Kingdom of Soup and the Kingdom of Frost, which will take a lot of time and manpower.

More families have invested in it, and when everyone's sunk costs are high enough, it will be impossible for Uchiha and Sarutobi to withdraw.

"Hokage-sama, the Uchiha can act alone."

Uchiha Fugaku has already put a lot of effort into controlling the fighting faction. If other families were to get involved, he wouldn't know how to lead the team.

However, other ninjas did not think so. They just thought that Uchiha wanted to eat alone and glared at him.

"Fugaku, we are all from the same village, so we should unite as one."

Kato Makoto knocked on the table, glared, and pushed the Uchiha clan leader who wanted to speak back to his seat.

Although there are few ninjas who have close relations with the Uchiha, there are some. However, Uchiha Fugaku doesn't even want to pretend to be one.

"Hokage-sama, the Sarutobi clan is willing to go to the Land of Hot Springs with the other ninja clans."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke seized the opportunity, stepped on Uchiha Fugaku, and made his presence felt.

The leaders of the small and medium-sized ninja clans smiled when they saw that there was a way out.

"Very good, Shinnosuke is worthy of being the son of the Third-sama, and the blood of the will of fire flows in his body."