"The Raikage also probably planned for the underwater craft to cause that massive tidal wave when it was dropped into the Water, so to wash away the Kiri-nins in the open area causing confusion. This was why the Kumo force did not just simply attack with just the underwater craft. The Raikage also probably planned to use the smoke screen not only to cover the STORM-nins as they attacked, but to cause more confusion. Since with the radio tower gone the Kiri-nins could not communicate properly with their command station, and they could not see or find where the STORM-nins were. This allowed the STORM-nins to take apart the remaining Kiri-nins without trouble. Also when they released the Rebel Prisoners, they caused more confusion with the remaining Kiri-nin guards in the Prison itself, so that they couldn't try and stop or delay the STORM-nins. After which once they were away they got to their meeting point before the Kiri re-enforcements could stop them, and when the Rebel Prisoners were safe, they destroyed the Prison, killing most of the Kiri-nins re-enforcements inside and around it", spoke Shikaku shocking everyone in the Council room.
"Nara-san surely you can't possible believe that the whole attack was planned out the way you said it?" spoke Koharu in disbelief.
"I do, since everything that happen in that attack happen too well and too perfectly for it not to be planned out that way, not to mention the plan had another side to it" replied Shikaku.
"You mean that The Raikage plan had more to it than just the attack on "The Hold"" asked Tsuande.
"Yes since the way the attack happened was flashy, since it showed Kumo and the Heavenly Alliance military strength to the world. In which details will soon leak out in how the Princess was rescued and the Heavenly Alliance strength. This will result in us as well as other Shinobi villages to lose more business to Kumo and the other Shinobi villages of the Heavenly Alliance, especially to Kumo. We be especially hurt, since we were the ones that were suppose to protect the Princess in the beginning, and before we could even try and rescue her as well as our own Ninja's. Kumo did it with a small force and inflicted a humiliating loss on Kiri. Also at the same time they showed their technological power and superiority", said Shikaku after which he continued.
"It be especially humiliating to us, since like I said not only did Kumo rescue the Princess that we were supposed to protect. But they also rescued our own Shinobi's and practically handed them back to us. Where we now look like complete fools to everyone, which was probably one of the reasons why he saved Kurenai and the others. Now more Nations will probably take their business to Kumo weakening us more. The Raikage also probably planned or at least hoped that in the way he rescued the Princess, it would get Umi no Kuni and Tsuki no Kuni to join the Heavenly Alliance. This would then give the Heavenly Alliance complete and utter control of Trade over the southern Elemental Ocean. Also when he helped in the rescue of the Rebel Prisoners in "The Hold", he probably solidified or strengthens whatever Alliance that Kumo and the Heavenly Alliance have with the Rebel Factions of Mizu no Kuni. Which I'm sure will come in handy should the Heavenly Alliance go to War against Kiri".
"Altogether this shows that The Raikage would be an extremely troublesome man for us should he ever become our enemy, since at the very least he is a master strategist and tactician since like in a shogi game he checked both Kiri and us in one move". said Shikaku
"Also he probably be an interesting person to play shogi against" thought Shikaku as he finish speaking.
This caused a great deal shouting in the room where people began to argue what they should do about Kumo and the Heavenly Alliance. Since what Shikaku had said made sense and if it was true, then it made The Raikage and the rest of the Heavenly Alliance all the more dangerous enemy to have.
Thankfully silence returned to the room when Tsuande shouted "silence" after which Jiraiya then spoke.
"I've to agree with Shikau there especially with what he said about their information network, but we can't miss probably the most important issue, which is both Kumo and the Heavenly Alliance Counter Intelligence network".
"What do mean by that Jiraiya-sama?" asked Choza
"I mean the fact that Kumo was able to keep its real strength, like those Fortress ships and Airships hidden from the world without anyone having a clue about them. Especially from my network, since my network never even hinted them having things like that. Hell they've been keeping almost everything that has happened in Kaminari no Kuni and Kumo hidden, ever since the Civil War ended. Since not even my network can find out what's really happing there, and to be able to keep those things secret from everyone without so much as a hint about them, is noting short of amazing. I also willing to bet that we're only seeing the tip of what Kumo and the Heavenly Alliance is really capable of, since something tells me they have more tricks up their selves", spoke Jiraiya with a hint of respect for Kumo and the Heavenly Alliance Intelligence divisions.
"This proves all the more that Kumo and the Heavenly Alliance itself is a danger that we have to deal with" spoke Koharu
"I believe I told Danzo that I want no such talk happening in here Koharu so I suggest you hold your tongue" threatened Tsuande
This caused the Elder women to scowl slightly which seem to highlight her wrinkles more.
"Hokage-sama should we try and negotiate an Alliance with Kumo and the Heavenly Alliance, they clearly have the strength to help us in our fight against Orochimaru and his Allies, as we share a common enemy with them in the terms of Kiri. Also if we've an Alliance with the Heavenly Alliance, Orochimaru and his Allies would be more hesitant in fighting us", spoke Hinata.
This of course caused a great deal of surprise among everyone in the room, since it was no secret that the Hyuga Clan had a strong dislike of Kumo, due to their past history with the village. This was especially true for Hinata since the incident involved her and it was also no secret that she did not hold Kumo to a high regard.
"That is still an option and we could greatly use their strength to help us in the War, but I do not what us into walking into any kind of Alliance with the Heavenly Alliance, without us knowing more about them", spoke Tsunade in which she then turned to Jairiya.
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