Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

Chapter 119: I Have Shed Blood for Konoha, I Have Shed Tears for Konoha!

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Nara Shikaku and Konoha's think tank had analyzed Iwagakure.

A village's external style often has a lot to do with the personality of its Kage.

Unlike Konoha's ever-flourishing Will of Fire, Iwagakure's style is as tough as their "Will of Stone."

The elder Ōnoki once followed his teacher, the Second Tsuchikage Mū, to seek a peace treaty with Hashirama Senju in Konoha, only to be blocked by Uchiha Madara, who believed in Absolute Power.

Since then, Ōnoki's heart began to pursue ultimate strength, advocating the hegemony of great ninja villages.

Ōnoki not only delved into his own strength but also vigorously developed Iwagakure's military power. Under his leadership, Iwagakure reached its peak in both economy and military might.

They began actively seeking ninja wars to divert internal conflicts, consume excess productivity, and expand their village's territory.

During the Third Great Ninja War, Ōnoki dispatched thousands of Iwagakure ninjas, using the Land of Grass as a springboard to attempt to annihilate Konoha Village. They even pushed Konoha's frontline defense forces back until only four people remained.

In the end, it was the current Fourth Hokage who arrived on the battlefield like a savior.

Bearing the name "Yellow Flash," he wiped out fifty Iwagakure Jōnin in one go, completely reversing the battle situation between Konoha and Sunagakure.

Since then, the "Yellow Flash" became a nightmare in the hearts of many Iwagakure ninjas.

It also reminded Ōnoki of the fear dominated by Uchiha Madara-that Konoha was still the unbeatable Konoha.

So, Ōnoki redirected Iwagakure's forces, using a ninja flood tactic to exhaust the Third Raikage, known as the "strongest spear," achieving a huge victory against Kumogakure.

After that.

Iwagakure turned a deaf ear to the ninja world's affairs and focused solely on development. Ōnoki spent his life accumulating power, dreaming of leading Iwagakure to surpass Konoha in one fell swoop.

From Ōnoki's personality and Iwagakure's performance in the ninja wars, they've always wanted to pursue an external expansion strategy.

But with the end of the ninja wars and mediation among the Daimyōs, Iwagakure also began to maintain relatively peaceful relations with the Grass Village.

Now, Konoha's "Advisor Assassination" incident could be shared with Iwagakure, under the pretext of jointly maintaining ninja world order and severely combating political terrorism by assassins, to carry out a special joint military operation between the two villages.

Since Konoha is initiating the "invasion," Ōnoki would likely be happy to get involved and take a share. As for the Land of Earth's Daimyō questioning them... Ōnoki, at his age, has the face needed for such debates.

There are no permanent enemies in the ninja world, only eternal interests.

Konoha and Iwagakure, who fought fiercely during the Third Ninja War, seem to be coming together for mutual interests this time.

A perfect strategy, no flaws!

Nara Shikaku suddenly understood. Past animosities during hostile states had blinded him, causing him to forget that Iwagakure could be such a "reliable ally."