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"What's going on in Kirigakure? Why haven't they made any moves?"
This question lingered in the minds of the ninjas stationed at both the Konoha and Kumogakure outposts.
Although they were aware that the Land of Water was a relatively isolated nation and Kirigakure a relatively closed-off village, after several days of observation, they couldn't help but marvel at the extent of its isolation.
Perhaps due to transportation limitations, the number of people entering and exiting the Land of Water's borders was significantly lower compared to other major nations.
The Konoha Special Jonin leading the team, Raidō Namiashi, couldn't help but recall the arguments he had overheard from Advisor Gojo during a meeting he had the privilege of attending at the Hokage Tower-
[Kirigakure, compared to our villages located on the mainland, possesses a natural maritime defense line.]
[Although as ninjas, we can adhere chakra to our feet for sea-crossing combat, it ultimately consumes chakra. And due to our lack of swimming proficiency, we're vulnerable to ambushes at sea.]
[Their unique geographical advantage provides Kirigakure with ample room for development. Moreover, I believe that in the absence of a "God of Shinobi," Kirigakure will eventually become Konoha's primary adversary in the shinobi world.]
[They can leverage their economic and ninja prowess to keep the major villages on the mainland in check and vying for power, preventing any single village from dominating the land-based shinobi world. Essentially, Kirigakure can manipulate the balance of power among the mainland villages.]
[Furthermore, by establishing ninja outposts and Kirigakure's forward operating bases in the Land of Hot Water, Land of Bears, Land of Iron, Land of Artisans... these smaller coastal nations, they can create a chain of islands to impose a maritime blockade on Konoha and other villages, making them virtually invincible.]
[Explosive tags wouldn't even reach Kirigakure's mainland. They can effortlessly maintain their dominance through a "Shinobi World Balance of Power" policy.]
[However, unfortunately, two consecutive generations of Mizukage have been shortsighted and foolish ninjas, plunging Kirigakure into prolonged chaos. And I, Gojo Kaigetsu, will not give them the chance to wait for a miraculous leader to emerge... We must seize any opportunity to strike decisively and eliminate all possibilities of Kirigakure's rise!]
Every time Raidō Namiashi recalled Advisor Gojo's speech at the Hokage Tower's military seminar, his heart surged with excitement.
Apart from the "Shadow Guard" position promised to him privately by Advisor Gojo, this was one of the reasons he eagerly volunteered for the Kirigakure Freedom Operation.
"So, Kirigakure is the potentially strongest enemy Konoha might face in the future."
Raidō Namiashi was filled with emotion. Just then, the Byakugan-wielding ninja responsible for forward observation suddenly shouted excitedly, "They're... they're here!"
"They're really here! So many ships!"
From the perspective of a landlocked ninja, it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime sight to witness so many ships at once.
On the horizon, countless black dots appeared on the sea's surface.
Ferry boats and merchant ships of various sizes were seemingly fleeing for their lives, desperately heading towards the Land of Hot Water.
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