With the passage of time.
The whole ninja world seems to have calmed down temporarily.
After the baptism of World War II, all the major countries seemed to have noticed the great consumption brought by this war.
So they tacitly chose to temporarily stop the war, so that the village can rest and recuperate.
It's just that in this overall calm situation, no one knows if something strange happened.
In the Land of Fire.
Wood Leaf Village.
Nearly three years have made the scars caused by the war have already faded from this prosperous village.
The villagers' life is the same as before.
On the flowery street, there are all kinds of glittering shops everywhere.
With the growth of the villagers' consumption, various shops have also increased, and part of the ground where the villagers lived has also been transformed into shops to obtain more economic benefits.
Among them, there was a small house that looked very simple and unadorned. However, it was hidden among the shops that were decorated with flowers and brocades, and it seemed out of place.
It is said that this house was bought by the owner of a very popular ramen shop, but for some reason, it has been left there.
In this more and more prosperous street, people passed by and gradually became accustomed to it from the beginning.
Only a few people who used to live here know that this house used to belong to a person.
A person who was gradually forgotten by everyone …
In the Hokage Building.
Ninjas went in and out, busy with all kinds of tasks.
For the ninja village, recuperation is naturally to take on more customer employment tasks and get a lot of money to maintain the village's operation.
Everything is inseparable from the basic unit of ninja.
Therefore, in this year, the number of ninjas in Wood Leaf can be said to have reached an unprecedented number.
If you disregard some of the high-end combat power, the number of Genin in Konoha is definitely the highest among the major countries.
In the office, the Sandaime was sitting in his seat and carefully browsing the intelligence letter in his hand.
At this moment, he looked slightly old. He was in the prime of his life, but he looked at least ten years older than his actual age.
"Huh …"
He took a deep breath and gently tapped the pipe in his hand on the corner of the table.
"Whoosh!"
An Anbu ninja suddenly appeared in front of him.
The Third Hokage said as he carefully looked at the letter.
"Give this letter to Orochi Maru and tell him to organize a group of Ninjas to investigate the recent movements of the Rock."
Hearing this, the Anbu ninja said in a deep voice.
"I understand, Lord Sandaime!"
After saying that, he stepped forward and took the letter. Suddenly, his figure disappeared from the office with a "swish" sound.
The Third Hokage, who was left in the office, stood up slightly and walked to the window.
Looking at the village that had regained its prosperity, he murmured softly.
"I hope the Rock Ninjas don't want to start another war."
"If that's the case … then this time, I won't let anyone destroy this village!"
When he said this, his turbid eyes suddenly emitted a terrifying aura.
It was as if a tiger past its prime would not allow anyone to step into the territory it was guarding. The unswerving determination in his eyes was hard to imagine that this old man was capable of displaying.
.....
In a desolate and quiet land.
"Huala huala …"
"Huala huala …"
Along with a sound that sounded like gravel trembling, a whistling gust of wind flew through the air.
Traces of movement could be clearly seen in the originally colorless wind. The black mass that was swept up by the wind was some gravel.
From time to time, they would fall on the ground, making a squeaking sound, forming a 'rock rain' unique to this desolate area.
At the end of this land, on top of a huge rocky mountain range, there were many buildings built on top of the mountain rocks.
This was the Rock Village of the Earth Country.
A grand meeting was being held in the incomparably round and huge building at the top.
In addition to the high-level Rock Ninjas, only the Daimyo of the Earth Country could participate in this meeting.
"Kitsuchi, Old Roshi's traces haven't been found yet!?"
A short old man in the seat asked in a deep voice.
Hearing his words, the tall and strong Kitsuchi's face was slightly ugly, but he had to endure the old man's anger and obediently answered.
"Tsuchikage-sama, we have searched many places, but we didn't find any trace of Roshi. Now … unless he wants to come back, I'm afraid we won't be able to find him."
Hearing this, the old man's face was ugly, but it only lasted for a moment, and then he became firm again.
"It doesn't matter."
"The next thing is more important, you go outside and guard."
Hearing his words, Kitsuchi hesitated for a moment and chose to go out.
After he left, the Third Tsuchikage's sharp eyes swept through the crowd, and slowly said.
"Three years ago, I made a wrong decision, causing great losses to Rock Ninja. I'm sorry for Rock Village."
Hearing his words, everyone was stunned, and their bodies slightly trembled.
One person immediately stood up and said.
"Tsuchikage-sama!
That matter can't be blamed on you, please don't blame yourself! "
After he finished speaking, a ninja immediately followed up and said.
"Yes, Tsuchikage-sama, that was only because of the Yuusuke Fuji. Otherwise, with the situation at that time, your decision would have made Rock Village the leader of the Five Great Villages."
After the two Rock Ninjas finished, the Daimyo of the Earth Country also persuaded.
"Onoki, it's just a loss, and it's a coincidence of time. Don't blame yourself."
Hearing their words, Onoki's eyes flashed slightly, and he nodded gently and said.
"Thank you all for your support. Although this old man is grateful for your support, the mistakes that I have made cannot be offset because of this."
"This old man will resign as Tsuchikage after this matter is over, and I will choose someone else."
Hearing his words, everyone was shocked, and they all stood up to persuade him.
Onoki's eyes were dignified, and he waved his hand and said.
"Please listen to this old man first."
"For the position of Tsuchikage, as long as it's held by a capable person, it's good for both the Earth Country and Rock Village."
"However, this old man wants to fight again, to end the grudge with Wood Leaf, to fulfill this old man's regret."
Hearing his words, everyone was puzzled, and they didn't understand what Onoki was talking about.
Some smart people already guessed something, and their eyes flashed, waiting for Onoki's next words.
Onoki's eyes were very dignified, and he glanced at the people present and slowly said.
"This old man wants to start the Third Shinobi World War, and Rock Village will once again target Wood Leaf!"
Hearing this, the crowd below was slightly shocked!
In the battle against Wood Leaf, there was no doubt that the Rock suffered the most.
The surprise attack force of the Rock Ninjas, the Core Detachment, was wiped out, and no one survived.
Only a few of the elite Rock Ninjas who participated in the attack against Wood Leaf returned, and the rest were sacrificed for Wood Leaf.
All of this made the Rock Ninjas cautious about starting another war.
Because, at this time, Iwagakure's high combat power Ninja was too heavy.
"Tsuchikage-sama, please reconsider."
"After all, the village may not be able to withstand another war, not to mention the Third Shinobi World War …"
.....
For a while, words of persuasion came one after another.
Hearing these words, the firmness on Onoki's face didn't fade.
His eyes were dignified, and he slowly said.
"Don't worry, this old man has already thought of countermeasures."
"This time, Rock Village is just starting a war, and there will be an ally who won't be an ally."
Hearing this, the ninjas below were stunned and asked.
"Ally!?"
Hearing their doubts, Onoki's eyes were a bit complicated, but he still said a few words.
"Aragami Temple …"