It couldn't be that I, the Hokage, am not doing a good job, right!
Hiruzen Sarutobi would definitely not admit it.
He needs to find a scapegoat.
"Hiruzen! Since Sakumo's death was untimely, then hand over the personnel to me, and I will go and win this war!"
Danzo was still trying to persuade Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"No, this war cannot be fought. Sakumo's influence is too great. His death cannot be concealed for long. If it spreads during the battle, you know how much it will affect the village's morale. Suna is powerful, and you alone definitely cannot stop them."
"By then, the village will definitely have to expend most of its energy to fight Suna. Kumo and Iwa have not lost their strength yet and will definitely take advantage of the situation. We will face an even worse situation than two years ago."
The Third Hokage said helplessly.
If Sakumo Hatake and Tsunade were still here, Konoha might not be so weak, but that was just a hypothetical.
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't dare to gamble anymore.
"Then what should we do!"
Danzo glared and said.
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and said:
"En, as a diplomatic envoy, go and visit the Third Kazekage to negotiate. The bottom line is that we must retain a certain buffer zone. The village needs time to recuperate. As long as the price paid is less than fighting a war, then that's fine. I believe you can grasp the scale of it."
"Okay."
Homura Mitokado nodded in agreement.
"Hiruzen, you're confused!"
Danzo looked at his old partner with a look of disappointment.
"As for Danzo... Remove Danzo from the position of leader of Root and have Orochimaru act as the leader of Root."
"Hiruzen, you!"
"After all, Root overstepped its authority first. Danzo, you acted arbitrarily without discussing it with us. You are at fault for this matter, and regarding Sakumo's death, I, as Hokage, must give some people an explanation."
Hiruzen Sarutobi had a determined attitude. Seeing him like this, Danzo could only say:
"Hiruzen, you will regret it!"
"Danzo, I am the Hokage!"
"Bang!"
Watching Danzo slam the door and leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his head slightly and looked at the file report on Shimizu and Pakura on the table again.
The geniuses of Suna come one after another...
This time Danzo failed to eliminate them. Once these two grow up in a few years, they will be a threat to Konoha for the next few decades.
Especially this Shimizu, not only is his talent and strength extraordinary, but according to the information, he is also a ninja with unique talents.
Fortunately, Konoha now also has equally outstanding young people.
The appearance of a blond young man appeared in Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.
Minato Namikaze's excellence is no less than anyone else. With his aptitude, he will definitely surpass others.
It's time to hand over the technique left by the teacher to him...
......
"Failed again."
On the table, there was a device that had never appeared in the ninja world before.
After completing the manufacture of basic components such as chakra capacitors and chakra diodes, Shimizu and Sasori worked together to create display output devices and input devices.
And began to manufacture simple processors through the completed logic control circuit, and use the storage function of sealing techniques to match the logic control circuit to create a memory.
These things together constitute a PLC, a programmable logic controller.
It should be called a sealed logic control unit here.
This is just the simplest logic control unit, with only logic control functions, but in Shimizu's plan, it can already be used as the beginning of the ninja world's industrialization.
That is, to create puppets that can be programmed for assembly line operations.
Later, by adding functions such as sequence control and analog control, it is possible to create standardized combat puppets powered by chakra.
"It's still a problem with the processor. There's no way around it. The village's foundation in this area is still too weak."
Sasori shook his head helplessly.
They have collected all the knowledge about sealing techniques that can be collected within the village. Some of it was provided by Chiyo, and some of it was collected by Shimizu using his power during the construction of the canal.
Even those seals that Suna had researched from Shukaku's incantations for decades, they had also obtained them.
After a period of cramming, the two dare not say that their sealing techniques can be considered masters, but they have already reached the average level of Suna's sealing team.
To go further, it would take a lot of time to slowly study and improve.
Unless they can access more high-end sealing technique knowledge.
At this moment, an Anbu wearing an animal mask appeared outside the door.
"Shimizu-san, the Third Kazekage has ordered you to set off immediately to the Kazekage Building."
The Third Kazekage is looking for me?
"Has the Kazekage-sama said what it's about?"
"Konoha's delegation has arrived."
Shimizu and Sasori exchanged a tacit glance.
Konoha basically inherited the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan, and has the strongest foundation in this area. If you want to obtain the most high-end and advanced sealing technique knowledge in the ninja world, starting from Konoha is the fastest way.
Right now is a good opportunity.
"I understand, thank you, I'll set off immediately, Sasori, excuse me."
Shimizu nodded to Sasori, got up and followed the Anbu away.
When Shimizu arrived at the Kazekage Building, Pakura had already arrived.
As the parties involved, they must be present.
In addition, there were also the Third Kazekage, Rasa, Karura, and several elders with certain status.
As for the other two influential figures in Suna, Chiyo and Ebizo are currently on the front lines.
"According to intelligence, Konoha has dispatched Orochimaru, leading a force of no less than 5,000 people to the border of the Land of Rivers, confronting Elder Chiyo and the others. Jiraiya has also appeared on the northern border of the Land of Fire, but no conflict has occurred yet."
The Third Kazekage said immediately after seeing that everyone had arrived.
"Is Konoha bluffing, or are they really planning to clash with us?"
An elder asked suspiciously.
"If Konoha is planning to clash with us, then why would they send a delegation?"
"Nonsense, for them, it's definitely best not to fight. If they really have to fight, they are already prepared!"
Several elders communicated in low voices.
This is not a formal negotiation setting, but a small meeting in Suna before the negotiation begins.
As for Homura Mitokado, he is currently left in the reception room drinking tea.
"Shimizu, tell us your opinion."
The Third Kazekage looked at Shimizu, who had walked into the room, and said.
"What does Kazekage-sama want to hear?"
"This negotiation, how do you think it should be conducted?"
The Third Kazekage asked as if he was testing him.
Of course, it's with the mouth!
Shimizu asked back:
"What does Kazekage-sama think Konoha is negotiating for?"
"To prevent war, because Konoha is not confident of winning."
The Third Kazekage replied.
