Chapter 447: Preparations for War
Konoha, the Hokage's Office.
The three high-level officials—Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade, and Nara Shikatsuno—waited until Fox arrived.
Hiruzen Sarutobi already harbored a bad premonition. "Fox, how did the investigation go?" he asked.
"The situation is bad. Terrible, even," Yako replied. "With the Third Kazekage missing, the other hidden villages all want to test the Hidden Sand Village's true strength.
"The Hidden Mist Village invaded Shabo Harbor in the Land of Wind with a very simple goal: to kick them while they're down and seize the port.
"However, the Mist Ninja lacked the strength and quickly retreated.
"The real trouble is the Hidden Stone Village.
"According to the intelligence I've gathered, the Hidden Stone Village's invasion of the northern Land of Wind was a feint.
"The Iwa Ninja retreated shortly after. I suspect Onoki and Luo Sha have already met.