I, Naruto, started out with Hinata feeding me imported candy.

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The task of annihilating the Akatsuki must be carried out with utmost care and cannot be taken lightly.

Therefore, by using his years of experience in battle to command the mobilization of the Allied Shinobi Forces, he would be able to minimize losses and successfully eradicate this scourge of the ninja world.

However, just when Onoki thought he had convinced the Kage, Gaara, who hadn't spoken until now, said, "Tsuchikage, actually I don't agree with what you said."

"Huh? You don't agree?" Onoki's face twitched violently, his cloudy old eyes staring straight at Gaara, and he asked, "Young man, my seniority is far superior to all of you here. Does that mean I can't serve as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces?"

Gaara remained unmoved by Onoki's questioning words, his voice neither humble nor arrogant.

"Tsuchikage, your seniority is longer than anyone else's."

"But also, because of your age, you might become slow to react or make the wrong judgment due to momentary confusion."

"That would be a huge price to pay for all the ninjas in the Allied Shinobi Forces!"

"I think... none of you here can bear the thought of your own ninja sacrificing yourself because of a wrong judgment, can you?"

Gaara's words immediately changed everyone's expressions.

Everyone's mind was racing.

They were all pondering Gaara's words.

But the answers were all the same.

Ohnoki is indeed very old.

He is really not suitable to be the commander-in-chief of the Allied Ninja Army.

"Yes, I agree with the Kazekage's words." The Fourth Raikage was the first to step forward and give his approval.

Upon seeing this, Onoki's lips twitched violently.

Previously, he opposed the Fourth Raikage becoming the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces, but now the Fourth Raikage has come forward to oppose him.

Isn't this a classic case of fortunes changing?

At this moment, Onoki still held a sliver of hope.

Currently, only Gaara and the Fourth Raikage disagree with his appointment as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces. If Tsunade and Mei Terumi agree, then he will have a chance.

According to Onoki.

It's because I'm the most senior person present, I've experienced the most ups and downs, and I can think about everything most comprehensively.

so--

Only under his leadership could the Allied Shinobi Forces wipe out the Akatsuki organization at minimal cost.

Immediately, Onoki's gaze fell upon Mei Terumi and Tsunade. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Mei Terumi speak.

"The Tsuchikage and Kazekage are right."

"You're too old to command the Allied Shinobi Forces anymore."

At this point, Mei Terumi tilted her head and looked at Tsunade beside her, asking, "What do you think?"

Tsunade glanced at Mei Terumi, then looked at Onoki, her delicate face showing a serious expression.

"Yes, none of us want the Allied Shinobi Forces to take any risks."

"This..." Onoki's last hope was completely shattered, and his already aged face aged even more.

Finally, he shrugged and sighed helplessly.

"Since you don't trust me, then who should we elect as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces?"

"There has to be someone, right?"

"We can't say that none of the five of us are suitable, can we?"

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room froze once again.

However, the tense atmosphere didn't last long, as Gaara broke it directly.

He stood up abruptly from his chair, his deep eyes sweeping over the crowd as he spoke, "Actually, I have a suggestion, I wonder if you would be willing to hear it?"

"Oh? What kind of suggestion did you propose?" The Fourth Raikage raised an eyebrow slightly and asked curiously.

After he finished speaking, Onoki, who was standing next to him, said, "Kage, if you were to say that you should be the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces, I would be the first to disagree."

"I think you're too young, 2.7, and it's hard for you to convince people."

“Although what the Tsuchikage said wasn’t very pleasant to hear, he was right. The Kazekage is too young, and I would not agree to let you be the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces.” The Fourth Raikage wholeheartedly agreed with Onoki’s words.

Neither Tsunade nor Mei Terumi spoke; instead, they waited quietly for Gaara to speak.

At this moment, Gaara waved his hand as he listened to Onoki and the Fourth Raikage's repeated objections to him.

"You're all right."

"I'm young and don't have as much experience as you, so I admit I don't think things through as much as you do."

"So, you've misunderstood."

"Actually, I never intended to be the commander-in-chief."

As soon as these words came out.

This immediately drew everyone's attention and questions.

If Gaara doesn't intend to be the commander-in-chief of the allied forces, what will he propose?

Chapter 176 Gaara's Sharp Remarks!

At this moment, Onoki was a little surprised to see that Gaara did not intend to compete for the position of commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces, but he still couldn't help his curiosity and asked, "Kazekage, what do you want to say?"

Upon hearing this, Gaara composed himself and replied with a serious expression.

"Actually, I think everyone has their own opinions about who among the five should serve as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces, right?"

"Furthermore, everyone is also afraid that the Allied Forces Commander-in-Chief's mismanagement will result in heavy losses for the ninjas of their own villages."

"Am I right?"

As he said this, Gaara's deep eyes swept over everyone present.

Onoki, the Fourth Raikage, Tsunade, and Mei Terumi all had a slight change in expression.

No one refuted Gaara's words.

That's tantamount to agreeing.

after all--

None of the Kage present wanted their own ninja village to suffer losses.

The atmosphere at the Five Kage Summit fell into a brief silence, but it was quickly broken by the Fourth Raikage.

He looked at Gaara and asked directly, "Kazekage, who do you think is the most reasonable person to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces?"

As soon as these words came out.

All eyes turned to Gaara, their gazes filled with doubt.

Gaara, ignoring everyone's stares, explained, "I think since the Allied Shinobi Forces don't have a commander-in-chief, why don't we, the Five Kage, manage it together? What do you think?"

"Joint management?" At this moment, Onoki frowned slightly. "Doesn't that mean that we each manage the ninjas of our own villages? Doesn't that mean we've failed to achieve the purpose of the Allied Shinobi Forces?"

“That’s right.” The Fourth Raikage nodded in agreement. “In that case, the Allied Shinobi Forces will be meaningless.”

"Tsuchikage, Raikage, let me finish what I have to say," Gaara said.

Onoki and the Fourth Raikage immediately fell silent, waiting for Gaara to speak.

At this moment, Gaara looked at everyone and explained earnestly:

"There is a premise to our joint management of the Allied Shinobi Forces."

"That is, we must unify the ninja uniforms and headbands of our respective villages!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present tensed up.

Gaara glanced at the solemn expressions on the faces of the four Kage before him, but didn't pay them much attention. Instead, he continued speaking.

"The ninjas of our five great ninja villages must wear the same clothes and the same headbands."

"The purpose of doing this is to increase the relationship between the ninjas from different villages."

"In addition, we need to disrupt the ninjas of the five great ninja villages and divide the Allied Shinobi Forces by forming ninja squads."

Hear this.

Tsunade, Mei Terumi, Onoki, and the Fourth Raikage all changed their expressions, their eyes flickering slightly.

Everyone understood what Gaara meant.

By having ninjas wear uniform clothing and headbands, the five major ninja villages can be unified, making coordination and management easier.

As for dividing the Ninja Alliance...

That would be equivalent to dividing all the ninjas from the five great ninja villages into different teams.

Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but gasp.

At this moment, Mei Terumi asked, "Kazekage, how do you plan to divide the allied forces' squads?"

Upon hearing this, Gaara immediately revealed the plan he had already devised.

"It's actually very simple. After the ninjas of our five great ninja villages are unified, we can form a small team of two thousand people."

"The captain of each squad will be a powerful ninja selected from the villages of our five great ninja villages."

At this point, Gaara turned his gaze back to the four Kage before him and asked, "What do you think?"

When Gaara asked the question, everyone present exchanged glances.

And everyone's eyes revealed a look of satisfaction.

Clearly, everyone agrees with Gaara's suggestion.

"Kage, your suggestion is excellent, I approve of it," Tsunade nodded and spoke first.

As soon as she finished speaking, Mei Terumi nodded in agreement.

"Hmm, I think it's feasible."