"Let's leave the issue of resource allocation for now. Next, let's discuss how to defeat the three major shinobi villages while keeping the majority of our village's combat strength as intact as possible." Ohnoki tapped his fingers leisurely on the table, looking solemnly at the three people opposite him.
There were the Second Raikage, the future Third Raikage, and Iskandar, the super-novice of Kumogakure. Though he was reluctant to admit it, during that Chunin Exam, Iskandar's performance had even overshadowed Nero. Unlike Iwagakure, where the Second Tsuchikage had handed over power and abdicated to Ohnoki early on, Kumogakure was still firmly under the control of the Second Raikage.
"Leaving aside Kirigakure and Sunagakure for the moment, Amegakure is no easy nut to crack either. Hanzou of the Salamander and Jeanne d'Arc are no ordinary Kage-level powerhouses." After a brief pause to give everyone time to think, Ohnoki continued, a flash of solemnity in his eyes. "Furthermore, I have fought that Jeanne d'Arc myself, and her strength far exceeds my expectations... Perhaps she isn't Kage level at all, but a Super Kage surpassing the likes of us."
Chapter 157