Chapter 14: Ch 14. Political Situation in Konoha
Ron looked calm and stated, "No they will trust us, as we will rescue them when they are attacked and out of hope!"
"Out of hope? Konoha is their hope of salvation, so why would they choose us?" Daimyo asked.
"No Konoha will not save them!" Ron stated, which left everyone shocked.
"Konoha will not take action?" Dodai asked himself.
As they looked at Ron waiting for Ron to continue, full of curiosity.
"Yes, Father do you remember the latest news about konoha, that I asked about!'
"Konoha sent a team to warn the Uzumaki Clan about, our actions, probably planning on how to deal with our attacks!" the Raikage recalled and stated.
Ron continued, "Also they took a member of the Uzumaki clan, a girl to Konoha, probably as their next Jinchuriki!"
"In addition Father during the 2nd Ninjas world war, do you remember buying secret info about the Senju Clan from the black market?"
"What about them?" Dodai asked as everyone listened curiously.
"Yes, that info was only not bought by us but by other Ninja villages, and now the Senju Clan except for Uzumaki Mito, there's only Tsuande, even the young clan leader, grandson of Senju Hashiram the 1st Hokage died on the 2nd Ninja War."
"If you look at Intelligence deeply, you will realize that all the Senju clan ninjas and the civilians disappeared slowly! Is the Black Market really that good? The information about each Senju Clan ninja is so accurate?"
"Somehow even the civilians in Konoha disappeared, you know we never ordered our ninjas to assassinate within Konoha, it will expose our spies! And others will do the same!"
As these people including Raikage, Daimyo, Dodai, and others listened something clicked inside them, they were not idiots, they understood what was going on!
"It was Konoha that did it!!!" Dodai exclaimed.
Ron nodded and continued "Yes, currently the higher-ups, in Konoha are led by Sarutobi Hiruzhen and his friends. According to the info I analyzed, they are getting a lot of benefits, almost like a parasite within Konoha, and they would never want to see the rise of Senju again if they want to grow and flourish at this rate; after all, Senju controlled the village for 2 generations already."
"For the higher-ups of Konoha including the 3rd Hokage, Senju is their political enemy, as they are credited for the establishment of Konoha in addition to the Uchiha!"
"You know the clans behind Konoha's current leaders have become bigger and bigger, the Sarutobi Clan having the most ninjas If we look at the unregistered ones, which can be known by analyzing the flow of ninja resources consumed by them."
"Konha is the strongest village now, even without Senju and Uchiha they have powerhouses, such as white Fang, San-nin, and other clan leaders, including the confident Sarutobi Hiruzhen and Danzo in their prime!"
"So, they only took a girl from the Uzumaki Clan, known for their strong chakra, to create a line of Uzumaki, in Konoha that will be loyal to them, as they are the most suitable and as there's no more Senju who can take up that role of Jinchuriki the host of tailed beasts. After all, Tsunade a famous ninja, and the dying Uzumaki Mito will not be tools for the higher-ups." The 3rd Raikage continued.
"No wonder Senju Hashirama's descendants who were sent to be nobles and part of the Daimyo family on behalf of the Senju Clan died, which may have been a secret action by this new interest group in konoha! And even now what they want is to get rid of Uzumaki, the loyal ally of Senju so the Senju can never surface again and become Hokage!!" As Raikage finished, everyone exclaimed and marveled at Konoha's operation.
"In my own opinion, this is stupid as a leader, making the village weaker!" Raikage stated and everyone agreed.
"Yes Father, but this is good for us, what we need to do is, show the Uzumaki, that Konoha is not their ally, it was just a misunderstanding, their ally was Senju and they don't exist anymore, and Konoha will not come to help. The new beneficiaries after getting rid of Senju will never agree to send their own man to die to save the Uzumaki."
Everyone nodded and agreed with this statement.
Ron stepped forward, his small figure radiating determination. "It's also a chance to change the future, Father. To show that Kumogakure can be strong without resorting to needless cruelty. Isn't that worth the risk?"
The room fell into a heavy silence, the weight of Ron's words hanging in the air. Finally, the Daimyo nodded slowly. "A gamble, but one with potential. If it succeeds, we gain not only the Uzumaki's knowledge but more strength, tempered by wisdom."
The Third Raikage exhaled, his gaze piercing into Ron's. "Very well. We'll implement your plan after making a more detailed plan. But know this, Ron it might fail after all, these are just our guesses about Konoha for now, but worth a try!"
Ron met his father's gaze, unflinching. "I understand, Father. I believe it will work, with safety as the most important requirement and sufficient planning, we can give it a try"