Naruto: The Wind Calamity

Fujin answered nonchalantly, "658, including 3 Elite Jounins."

Since they already knew that Fujin had eliminated 6 bases, both had expected such an answer. Even so, their smile widened. Hiruzen couldn't help but say, "You've done a great job, Fujin."

Fujin nodded and continued, "I've no idea how many fell to the traps, though I suppose our spies should get that information easily once they arrange the funerals. I also sent a few Wind Clones around. I didn't task them with killing anyone and just sent them to create some disruptions. They should've started several hurricanes which will disrupt their internal trading for some time."

Shikaku said, "That's good. It'll keep them busy with their internal matters for longer. Along with Eagle eliminating their spies, their losses exceed 700 ninjas even without considering the traps.

With such heavy blows to their elite ninjas and their intelligence network, Kumo will be unable to start a war for at least 3 to 4 years. The fourth Raikage will have no choice but to tone down his aggression."

Ever since Minato's death and Orochimaru's betrayal, Kumogakure had always been on the lookout to find Konoha's weak spots. The Hyuga incident was just the start. They continued poking Konoha continuously since then, but Hiruzen had done an excellent job ensuring that Konoha wasn't caught in another scheme while giving Kumogakure a bloody nose once.

Even though Konoha's strength had recovered, Kumogakure always remained a major threat due to its aggressive nature. For the first time in over a decade, Konoha would be able to enjoy some peace. Of course, that was if they fended off Sunagakure and Orochimaru's scheme.

Fujin had the same thought. He nodded in agreement, but asked, "While it does cripple their military temporarily, aren't you afraid that the Raikage might do something drastic? He isn't exactly known for his calmness, is he? If Orochimaru extended an olive branch to him and he accepts, we could be in deep trouble."

Shikaku chuckled and said, "You don't need to worry about that. He'll soon be buried in so much internal work that he wouldn't even be able to glance in our direction. I'm sure he would want revenge on us for this maneuver, but he is on thin ice. If he tries something and Kumogakure suffers once again, he'll have a very difficult time keeping his chair. Any alliance with Orochimaru has the potential of being backstabbed. The circumstances won't allow him to take this risk."