"Koharu, Homura, and I also share this thought. With the support of the two sirs, I think it will be even smoother."
Hiruzen said with a smile. Seeing that Hashirama still had something to say, he immediately spoke.
"However, Takemi still needs to continue learning, and we have more important things to do right now."
"Indeed, Edo Tensei, and the issues with Sunagakure and Kumogakure." Tobirama nodded.
He thought for a moment and said, "Let's proceed according to Takemi's idea. I think it's fine, and we can even consider the application of Edo Tensei."
"Hey, haven't you gone too far?" Hashirama said again.
"Don't you know how much trouble this jutsu of yours has caused? Are you going to continue bringing about bad consequences?"
"What bad consequences? Isn't this for Konoha?"
"You scoundrel, you are the culprit for Takemi turning out like this!"
"His is the most suitable personality for a Hokage."
"Konoha's education was ruined in your hands!"
Watching the two argue again, Hiruzen sighed helplessly.
He hadn't expected that these two, after being revived, would argue so much because of Takemi. But this was also good. At least it proved that Takemi was a good choice.
"Ah, why hasn't it started yet?"
The awakening of the two Hokage had not been disclosed to the outside world, and Takemi's life had returned to peace.
It was just that seeing Deidara and Mei following him, he felt a bit bored again.
The hospitality work had all fallen on him, which could be considered a mission Konoha had given him.
"There's still some waiting, but it feels like the people Konoha sent are pretty ordinary, hmm."
Deidara stretched, then stroked his chin and said.
"That kid Naruto is destined to be eliminated by you. Only that Sasuke seems okay. The others seem pretty average. Isn't Konoha ready?"
"Deidara, you should say less."
Mei found this amusing. After a few days, they had gotten to know each other, and she also knew that getting along well was good for everyone.
"Be careful, he might eliminate all of Iwagakure's people for you. Then Lord Third Tsuchikage will be angry."
"Tch, what's that got to do with me?"
Deidara snorted lightly, seemingly not too concerned, but after thinking about it, he cautiously asked, "Hey, your Konoha isn't that sinister, is it?"
"It depends on my mood. If I'm in a bad mood, then maybe I'll consider it."
Takemi stroked his chin, then looked at Deidara with a mischievous smile.
"Anyway, it's nothing. After all, Konoha is both the referee and the player, so anything goes."
"…"
A drop of cold sweat appeared on Deidara's forehead. He felt that something was wrong.
Even if he wasn't afraid of Ōnoki, doing something like this didn't seem right, did it?
"Alright, let's not talk about this."
Mei didn't know if Takemi was joking, but she thought it was better to change the subject.
"I heard that Sunagakure has already chosen to surrender. Kumogakure seems to be preparing for war. Does your Konoha have any arrangements?"
"What about you guys?"
Takemi raised an eyebrow and asked with a chuckle.
"Sunagakure's surrender is not surprising. They will return the surrounding benefits to Iwagakure, and it seems we've also given you the Land of Waves."
"As for war preparations, let's wait for the arrangements. Maybe we'll even go together then."
"Go together?"
Deidara's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this.
He had been wondering how to divert the attention of that scoundrel Takemi, and fighting seemed like a good option?
His small brain quickly began to work, and after a while, he suddenly said, "What do you say, if we launch an attack during the exam preparation period, wouldn't it be better?"
"Hmm?"
Takemi and Mei both involuntarily stopped in their tracks when they heard this.
Takemi stroked his chin and said, "Theoretically, that's true. Everyone thinks we're preparing for the exam, and everything will be put off until after the exam…"
Mei followed up, "So, if we launch a surprise attack at this time, the effect should be good."
But she quickly shook her head, "But we also need to guard against them. If they do something at this time, it will be difficult for us to respond. At the same time, all major villages are preparing troops, and they won't arrive that quickly."
"What if we send an elite squad to launch a sneak attack?"
Deidara looked left and right, then furtively said.
"For example, Takemi, you and I, oh, and Mei, wouldn't it be fine if the three of us went?"
"Huh?"
Takemi was stunned. He hadn't expected Deidara to be so bold. But suddenly, he felt a little tempted.
"This…"
Mei was startled by Deidara's words. She hadn't expected him to be so crazy. However, considering that he was Ōnoki's disciple, she didn't curse at him.
"Isn't that too reckless?"
"I actually think it might work."
Takemi stroked his chin, pretending to analyze, and said.
"Deidara can fly, so it won't take long to get us there, and the attack can be launched from the sky, which is relatively safe."
"Besides that, he is also skilled in Dust Release and Clay Explosions, which can cause large-scale destruction. I can target their important objectives."
"And you can provide full support with Water Release. If anything goes wrong, I still have Flying Thunder God to take you all away. It looks pretty good."
"Uh, looking at it that way…"
Mei didn't quite trust Deidara, but she would seriously consider Takemi's words.
He had defeated the Fourth Kazekage and Fourth Raikage by himself. He was a true powerhouse.
And the more she thought about it, the more she felt it seemed to make some sense.
"Yes, yes! That's what I was thinking!"
Deidara was incredibly excited. He had been itching for action for a long time.
"I'll take you guys there, for destruction, sneak attacks, and all kinds of support. The three of us will definitely be fine."
"That's true, but there's no order from the village."
Takemi suddenly sighed faintly, then shook his head and said, "After all, it seems too risky. Although there would be huge merits, the village probably still hopes for stability, right?"
"I think so too."
Mei thought for a moment and nodded, but she felt something was off.
"It's fine, we'll just go quietly."
Deidara immediately patted his chest, confidently saying, "You just need to get us out of Konoha, and I'll take us there on a clay bird. Even if there's trouble later, I can take responsibility."
"…"
Mei looked at the smiling Takemi, and then at the excited Deidara.
For a moment, she seemed to understand where her earlier unease had come from.
"This isn't good, is it?"
But before she could speak, Takemi sighed.
"If it succeeds, it's the three of our merits, but if it fails, you, as the main planner, might…"
"No problem!"
Deidara shook his head indifferently, saying with a serious expression, "It was my idea to begin with. If there's a problem, it's on me! If it succeeds, it's definitely our combined merit. No problem!"
"…"
Mei didn't want to speak. She found that Iwagakure's heir seemed a bit too naive.
And Konoha's heir…
Seemed a bit too wicked?
"What do you think?"
As she pondered, Takemi's gaze turned to her.
"I think this might be worth a try. Of course, it's normal for you to object, as it's too risky."
"I…"
Mei opened her mouth, but before she could speak, Deidara winked and hid behind Takemi, mouthing words.
'You don't want this scoundrel to stay here and eliminate all the other examinees, do you?'
"…"
Mei was silent for a moment, then finally sighed and said with a smile, "Let me think about this. Besides, the best time to act isn't now, but you two can rest assured…"
"I definitely won't reveal anything, and as for myself, I'm also a bit tempted…"