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  Earth try - 6 Pm.

  In a grand stone-built chamber adorned with intricate carvings and filled with a scrolls, a weathered and authoritative figure, sat at the head of a massive long table. Around him, the cil members, each bearing the insignia of the Hidden Stone Vilge, were engaged in a tense discussion.

  Tension filled the air as reports from the Hidden Leaf Vilge reached the cil's chambers.

  One of the cil members read the reports and then leaned ba his chair crossing his arms. "For some reason the Leaf vilge is on high alert, increasing patrols and reinf their borders. And it's something they're not even trying to hide from our intelligework."

  The Tsuchikage, a stern-faced leader with a distinct air of authority, narrowed his eyes as he thought about the situation. Silence filled the room as the h ranking members looked at the old leader of the Hidden Stone Vilge.

  After a few moments his gravelly voice echoed through the chamber, "The Hidden Leaf's as are not without reason. It's evident they're preparing for something signifit. This ge in their stance is ing. Hiruzen isn't someone who does anything without a good reason."

  The cilors exged worried gheir expressions a mix of and wariness. One of the senior cil members, a seasorategist known for his caution, spoke up. "Lord Tsuchikage, might this not be a mere show of strength? The Hidden Leaf may be flexing its muscles to deter any potential threat."

  The Tsuchikage's gaze pierced through the room. "I refuse to take this lightly. The Hidden Leaf does not act without cause. We o be vigint and ready for any possibility. Send word to our scouts. I waailed reports on Leaf Vilge movements, their ret missions, and any unusual activities."

  Another cilor, a younger and more impulsive voi the chamber, spoke up. "Should we not respond in kind? Increase our own patrols, bolster our defenses?"

  The Tsuchikage leaned forward, and shook his head. "Nht now I do not wish to escate tensions unnecessarily. However, we must be prepared for auality. Order our shinobi to remain vigint, but refrain from aggressive as unless absolutely necessary."

  The odded in agreement, reizing the wisdom isuchikage's words. The atmosphere remaiense as pns were id out to gather more intelligend secure the Hidden Stone Vilge.

  "Tighten the defenses around the border and gather intelligence from our assets in the b small vilges. We o know the movement of the Leaf ninjas at all times." Onoki gave the orders.

  Akatsuchi who was standihe kage nodded. "I'll send word and make sure we get the information as soon as possible."

  The people in the room discussed and the gravity of the situation alpable. Soon after a viable defense pn was created the cilors dispersed with a sense ency, each tasked with specific responsibilities to ehe vilge's safety.

  As the chamber emptied, the Tsuchikage remained, deep in thought. His body slowly floated from his seat and he flew to the nearby window overlooking the vilge. 'What is that old mohinking? Something must have happened for him to take such drastic measures. Were there any threats or attacks from the Cloud or Mist I don't know about?'

  Onoki couldn't help but let out a sigh as he recalled the st time he saw the third khat the delicate baween vilges could easily tip into flict, and the safety of his people rested heavily on his decisions in these critical times. With a heavy heart, he resolved to navigate these troubled waters with caution, aware that the shadows of uainty loomed rge over the ninja world.

  Onoki's fists ched as he remembered the faces of his enemies. 'Hiruzen, Rasa, Ay, Yagura... No matter what the situation or who it is, if this escates into a war then I won't show any of them mercy.'

  —-

  Hidden Sand Vilge

  In the well lit cil room of the Hidden Sand Vilge, the Kazekage, the highest figure of authority of the vilge sat at the head of a long, a wooden table with a calm stony facade. Around him, the vilge's most esteemed cil members gathered, their faces etched with tension and curiosity.

  The room, usually filled with the sounds of the desert wind, is now heavy with anticipation and the undercurrents of strategiing.

  The Kazekage's voice, authoritative yet posed, broke the silence. "We've received reports of increased activity in and around the Fire nation. The Hidden Leaf has heightened patrols, stationed additional guards along their borders, and there are rumors of a signifit prison break apanied by a rge battle at the Fire try's border. The reports are all in front of you."

  Everyone was surprised and quickly began going through the information on the dots in front of them. Chiyo and Ebizo were also among the cil and their faces showed ions as they read the reports their spies sent.

  After several moments one of the cil members with a shrewd mind and keen eyes, spoke, "This is an unusual level of activity. It could mean they are expeg a signifit threat. We must sider the implications for our vilge."

  Another cil member, a strategist known for her insight, spoke "Such turmoil could signify internal strife or aernal threat of siderable magnitude. Either sario could weaken the Leaf, presenting us with a unique opportunity."

  Another cil member, a seasoned ninja with decades of experience, adds, "However, we must also sider the risks. Engaging with the Leaf uhese circumstances might expose us to unforeseen dangers, especially if they're already on high alert."

  The Kazekage nods thoughtfully, aowledging each point. "True. Our primary objective remains the safety and security of our vilge. Yet, this chaos within the Leaf could offer us strategic advantages if approached with caution."

  A younger member, representing the vilge's tactical units, suggests, "Perhaps this is an opportune moment to send scouts to gather more intelligence. Uanding the true nature of the Leaf's turmoil will allow us to make a more informed decision. If we use this opportunity to expand our borders, it will signifitly strengthen us."

  At that moment Ebizo gave his thoughts. "Yes but we o be cautious. If this is an internal strife then I have a feeling that Danzo Shimura would be involved. But if the Leaf vilge is fag aernal threat then we don't know who their enemy is and that ck of information could be costly for us if we make the wrong move."

  The room buzzed with murmurs and specution, each member weighing the situation with a mix of and opportunism.

  At this time Lady Chiyo suddenly spoke. "Don't fet, right now we have an alliah them. Even if it's just on paper for us, they might expect our help if this is aernal threat. But we also use our alliao figure out what's really happening over there."

  The Kazekage agrees. "I agree. Gathering intelligence is our first step. We'll deploy our most skilled scouts to gather information discreetly. Additionally, we'll increase our border patrols as a precautionary measure, ensuring we're prepared for any sario."

  Turning to a cil member skilled in diplomacy, the Kazekage instructs, "Begin drafting a message to the Leaf. Offer support in managing their border security. It will serve as a gesture of goodwill and provide us with closer insights into their situation."

  The room fills with a sense of purpose as the cil members nod in agreement, each aware of their role in the delicate dance of ninja politid power pys. The Kazekage cludes, "Let us proceed with caution and wisdom. Our as during this period could redefine our vilge's standing in the world. We o be smart, stealthy, and, above all, united in our approach."

  As the cil members disperse to enact the Kazekage's orders, the room's heavy atmosphere begins to lift, repced by a focused determination. The Hidden Sand Vilge, amidst the whispers of chaos in the Hidden Leaf, began to prepare to navigate the treacherous waters of opportunity and risk, guided by the hand of their Kazekage.

  —-

  Hidden Cloud vilge. 6:30 pm

  The Raikage, a muscur and imposing figure with a demeanor that exuded authority, listened ily as the reports were presented. His cilors, a mix of seasoned veterans and shrewd advisors, exged ed gnces, uanding the significe of the Leaf's as.

  "The Hidden Leaf's sudden increase in patrols is no trivial matter," the Raikage spoke, his voianding attention. "This indicates a serious or a potential threat. We ot afford to ig."

  One of the cil's elder members, a wise strategist with a wealth of experience, offered his perspective. "Lord Raikage, this could be a respoo aernal threat. However, it's imperative that we assess the situation carefully and prepare accly. Should we not reinforce our own defenses?"

  The Raikage houghtfully. "Indeed. Dispatch our elite scouts and intelligence operatives. I waailed reports on Leaf Vilge activities, ret missions, and any signs of immi flict or instability within their borders. We o grasp the full scope of this situation."

  A younger cil member, known for his boldness, interjected, "Should we not show our strength in response? Increase our border patrols and readio send a clear message?"

  The Raikage's gaze softened slightly as he addressed the cil. "Yes. I don't care what their reason is. Those leaf ninjas are ag so aggressively. I'm not someone who runs away from a challenge. Send troops to the border. Increase our defenses and duct military drills. Aen our surveilnce."

  "But boss, we o avoid as that might be perceived as too aggressive. We don't wish to escate tensions needlessly. Right now, we don't know what's really going on in the Fire try." Darui, the right hand man of the Fourth Raikage spoke.

  C who was standing near his friend, also spoke. "Darui's right, Lord Raikage. At the moment, it's not just about the Leaf Vilge. I'm sure the reat nations are also keeping a close eye ouation."

  Ay heard their arguments and slowly nodded after giving it a few moments of thought. 'They're right. That damn old Onoki is always looking for any opportunity to take advantage of everyone. I o be careful.'

  A cil member spoke. "We should sider sending a team to our b small nations. We do it under a gesture of our willio maintain pead to protect them against Leaf ninjas if they attack. This would be a good way to gather intelligence if those tree huggers cross borders and act. It's crucial we stay informed and ready for any a."

  The Raikage nodded, p the suggestions. "We'll deploy a team of our best stealth ninjas to monitor the situation discreetly. They'll gather information on Leaf's state and any potential threats that could affect us."

  Aowledging the delicate baween vigind restraint in a time of uainty, the Raikage nodded. "Darui, ehe teams are assembled and deployed by midnight. Inform them their mission is of the highest priority and secrecy. We must protect our vilge and be ready to a the i of pead stability of the Cloud Vilge. This situation requires our utmost attention and swift a."

  The cilreed to discreetly gather intelligend fortify the Hidden Cloud's defenses and increase border patrol without ing flict.

  As d Darui were about to leave the room the Raikage turo them. "Make sure my idiot brother doesn't leave the vilge and assign additional security to Yugito. There are many who will be looking to take advantage of the turmoil ing in the few days."

  "Yes boss. Leave it to us." The two trusted ninjas nodded and soohe kage to his thoughts.

  Land of Water - Around 9 pm.

  Uhe veil of night, the hidden vilge of Mist was ensced in its own turmoil, the civil war reag a pivotal moment. Mei Terumi, leading the rebellion against the Fourth Mizukage Yagura's tyrannical rule, vened with her closest fidants in a secluded safe house. The tension alpable, mirr the uhat divided their vilge.

  Mei sighed as she spoke. "The Hidden Leaf is on high emergency alert. This development is unusual and it could signify a threat."

  One of her advisers, expressed , "This alert from Leaf Vilge could indeed be the precursor ter flict. If a war breaks out, our divided vilge stands to lose the most. We're already weakened by this civil strife."

  "Sihe Leaf has increased their activities, is it possible for us to make an alliah any other nation?" A much younger man asked.

  Ao, who was standihem, disagreed. "Nht now we're alone. Our resources are scarce. If this civil war goes on for much lohen we'll be severely weakened. At that time, no great nation will want an alliance even if we want to. We'd be lucky if they didn't take advantage of our desperate state."

  Everyone nodded somberly as they listeo Ao's insights. But Mei had different thoughts.

  'Alone(Me)… Much longer(Older)... No alliance(Single forever)'

  The rebel leader Mei suddenly had a vein bulge in her forehead and exuded an ominous aura. "Ao. Shut up!"

  "Ehh!" The one eyed ninja was taken back by Mei's hostile look and shivered. 'What did I say?'

  "Should we send any troops into the Fire try to gather intelligence?" A ninja quickly asked, trying to distract their leader.

  And the tactic worked. Mei fot her hostility and was sidering the situation. A few seds ter she replied. "At the moment, we're stretched thin as it is. We don't have the mao send any troops to iigate this matter."

  "I'm sure Yagura would be in the same situation as us." Ao spoke up.

  Mei nodded. "Yes, but unlike us, he 't afford to sit bad do nothing." The redheaded ninja was silent for a few moments before a smile came to her face. "We use this opportunity to our advantage. No matter what, Yagura will be forced to send some troops to show strength to the other nations. We use this time to attad weaken him."

  The ninjas present had their eyes lit. "Yes. He'll be forced to front us and we finally defeat him and take trol of the Mist vilge."

  Ao quickly gave his thoughts. "Yagura could also be anticipating this move from us. So we o be careful about what route we o take to get ihe vilge."

  The future Mizukage nodded. "Don't worry. I have a pn. Gather the troops. I have a feeling it won't be long now. Wheime is right we'll unch our attack."

  "Yes.!"

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