In fact.
Yagura truly admired the Third Mizukage's scheme. On the surface, using the encirclement and killing of Jiraiya as bait, the actual killing move was the Tailed Beast!
The Three-Tails, Isobu!!!
That's right.
After the landing operation, the Third Mizukage, who was originally stationed at the Kirigakure's main camp, disappeared precisely to suppress and seal the Three-Tails.
Then, he secretly sealed it into a Konoha's Ninja, who would finally be taken directly to Konoha's main base and detonated!
A Tailed Beast!
Suddenly appearing within a Ninja Village would absolutely deal a heavy blow to Konoha!
This was an absolutely brilliant plan!
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen, Jiraiya, and even the Ninjas on the Kirigakure vs Konoha front line had all become pawns in the Third Mizukage's hands.
Everything was proceeding according to his plan, until the final killing move exploded within Konoha!
Kirigakure's large-scale main offensive push, and the deliberately left traces of Raiga and Jinpachi from the Seven Swordsmen in Konoha's rear, were all to attract the attention of Konoha's front line, so that the hidden move could be completed without anyone noticing.
In Yagura's view, this plan was interlocking, incredibly tight, and so perfect it hardly seemed like something the Third Mizukage, whose mind was always full of killing, could have conceived.
'If Mizukage-sama can maintain this level of wisdom long-term, the village will definitely have a brighter future.'
Yagura thought to himself.
At that moment,
Fuguki, standing by the sand table, also spoke with a murderous aura: "In short, we need to make a big fuss around Jiraiya this time, preferably drawing all of Konoha's attention to the front lines."
"According to intelligence gathered by scouts, Konoha's top-tier powerhouses are currently very spread out. Jiraiya is here with us, Orochimaru is stationed in the direction of Kumogakure, and that old monkey, the Third Hokage, has taken to the field himself, confronting Onoki of Iwagakure."
"As for Shimura Danzo, based on my understanding of that old schemer, even if we detonate the Three-Tails within Konoha, he probably won't intervene. He might even use the opportunity to eliminate Sarutobi Hiruzen's faction and seize the Hokage's position."
"That sinister and cunning old dog Danzo is not a concern. The only somewhat troublesome one is Konoha's Yellow Flash. His existence is ultimately a major variable in the plan."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yagura smiled confidently: "One Yellow Flash is not a concern. At worst, you and I can join forces and simply take him out!"
"That's the way it should be."
"What's so great about that Namikaze Minato? He's just a bully who preys on the weak!"
Fuguki also smiled confidently. In the view of a veteran like him, Minato was just an Elite Jonin who rose to fame during the Third Great Ninja War.
'Probably it was because the weaklings from Iwagakure and Kumogakure were too pathetic, that made Konoha's Yellow Flash stand out like a crane among chickens, right?'
In short,
With the Third Mizukage controlling things behind the scenes, plus the first-rate individual ability of Kirigakure's Ninjas, they felt the feasibility of this Tailed Beast sneak attack plan was extremely high.
At that moment,
As if sensing something,
Fuguki formed a hand seal and dispelled the soundproofing barrier surrounding the large tent.
Immediately after,
A Ninja from the Intelligence Division entered the tent and knelt on one knee. "Fuguki-sama, the Anbu Captain Frost has returned to the camp ahead of schedule."
"Frost?"
Fuguki frowned. "Didn't they just go on a mission a day ago? Why are they back so soon?"
The Intelligence Division's Ninja said in a low voice, "I heard they encountered an ambush from Konoha. The casualties were heavy, so they had to temporarily abandon the mission and return for rest."
"Heavy casualties?"
Upon hearing this, Fuguki said displeasedly, "Where are they? Have Frost come see me!"
"Yes, Fuguki-sama!"
The Intelligence Division's Ninja acknowledged and immediately withdrew.
At this moment-
Sora had just returned to the camp and handed the severely injured Kurumi over to the female Medical-Nin of the camp. His other two subordinates had gone first to handle the body of their fallen comrade.
"Frost-sama, Fuguki-sama is in the large tent. He wishes to see you."
Just then,
A rather respectful voice suddenly sounded from behind.
Sora turned around and saw a Ninja from the Intelligence Division, his body slightly trembling as he bowed.
"Alright."
Sora nodded.
Then he strode towards the direction of the large tent.
After he left the medical tent, the Intelligence Division's Ninja slowly raised his head. By now, his face was already pale with fear, sweating profusely.
'Such a terrifying aura…'
'If I had dared to reprimand him just now, I would definitely have been killed!'
The Intelligence Division's Ninja had originally come to demand an explanation, but upon meeting Sora, he was intimidated by his intangible pressure, and the words on the tip of his tongue turned into a polite and humble greeting.
…
After Sora entered the large tent, he found that Fuguki was surprisingly still in the camp and hadn't rushed off to get beaten up by Konoha's Might Duy.
"Yuki Sora!"
"What is the meaning of this? How are the casualties so heavy?"
Fuguki stared darkly at Sora as he entered. He had a natural dislike for this exceptionally handsome Anbu Captain, so his tone was naturally very aggressive.
"Don't worry, speak slowly."
Yagura, on the other hand, smiled gently and tried to soothe Sora's mood.
Of course,
Sora wouldn't be intimidated by Fuguki's attitude. He didn't even glance at the ugly fat man, merely saying calmly, "We encountered an uncontrollable situation. As the Captain, and with the main objective completed, I naturally have the authority to temporarily terminate the infiltration mission to preserve the village's effective forces."
"An uncontrollable situation?"
Fuguki was suddenly somewhat surprised. Although he disliked Sora, he also knew the other's strength was first-rate even within the entire Kirigakure, at the Elite Jonin-level, with extremely strong combat power.
If Sora hadn't been completely uninterested in the seven legendary swords, he should have already become a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
"What exactly was the situation?"
Yagura also felt puzzled, 'What kind of uncontrollable situation could an Anbu Captain with two other Jonin encounter? Could they have run into Sarutobi Hiruzen?'
"It was Jiraiya."
Sora said with a calm expression.
'Jiraiya?'
'Konoha's Sannin?'
As soon as the words fell, the expressions of both Yagura and Fuguki instantly changed.