Uchiha Chen, a group of the Ninja Academy students, are enjoying a peaceful time at the moment.
Most of them have not realized that the war is coming and no one can escape it.
At the same time, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi walked into Hokage Building.
Hokage Building was established on the eve of the establishment of Konoha. It can be said to be the oldest building in Konoha.
This is the place where tasks are usually distributed and offices are held.
Third Hokage felt a little uneasy when walking in the passage leading to the main entrance of his office.
Even if he is Hokage of Konoha Village, there are still times when he has to compromise.
This was proven a few years ago.
Today, it's exactly like this again.
Third Hokage is wearing a white Hokage Robe. He smiled at Anbu, who had been guarding him in the corridor, and said, "How are you, are you tired?"
The ninja immediately straightened up and said excitedly, "Lord Hokage, thank you for your concern, I'm not tired!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen patted his shoulder. "Relax, don't be nervous."
"Has our consultant arrived?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.
The ninja replied immediately. "Already in the office."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and waved friendly to the doorman. He continued walking along the winding road to the office.
Third Hokage walked slowly. He didn't know what Konoha would face this time.
Relying on the intuition developed by the superiors over the years, he found that this time was different from the previous small local frictions.
His childhood grew up at the end of Warring States Period.
He experienced First Great Ninja War.
After the ambush of Land of Lightning, Lord Second Hokage died in battle, and he was temporarily designated as Hokage.
At that time, Konoha's situation was on the verge of collapse. There are many families, Konoha is troubled internally and externally.
Those heroes who have not completely aged out and fought hard from Warring States Period are eyeing Hokage Position from Konoha.
However, he immediately took on the important task assigned to him by Second.
As a young man, he matured faster than anyone could imagine. Living up to the trust of Second Hokage, he inherited the glory of Hokage with his extraordinary abilities.
To this day, he remains as trustworthy as ever.
However, now there is an undercurrent surging throughout Shinobi World. War may break out in the next moment.
This is related to the future of Konoha. Third Hokage sighed. He had to deal with it carefully.
Third Hokage opened the door and left. He saw that his friends, Homura Mitokado, Shimura Danzo, and Utatane Koharu, were already inside.
"You are here." Sarutobi Hiruzen walked into his office and sat down in Hokage's seat.
"Homura, how is Land of Grass's situation?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.
"According to the news from Land of Grass, both sides are now exercising restraint, but there are occasional frictions."
Homura Mitokado immediately took out a piece of compiled information and handed it to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"That's good." Then Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly glanced at the information.
He breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the situation doesn't continue to get worse, that's fine.
"It's just that Hanzō has been claiming that Kusagakure captured their Ame Shinobi. Now Kusagakure is required to hand over the captured ninja." Homura Mitokado said with a headache.
"The group of ninjas in Grass Ninja's village are like grass blowing in the wind. Such a group of rats who go around trying to please other countries. How dare you provoke Hanzō." Danzo said disdainfully.
"Then what does Hanzō want to do? Does he have the guts to challenge Five Great Nations and start a war?" Utatane Koharu asked doubtfully.
"There is nothing he dare not do. Hanzō thinks very highly of himself. He has always felt that his strength is comparable to Five Great Nations's shadow, or even a little more powerful."
"He has long felt that the little Amegakure is no longer worthy of his strength. He has been seeking the opportunity to make Land of Rain the sixth largest country." Danzo sneered.
"That's right. Moreover, the reason he used this time is completely unacceptable to us. Regardless of whether Kusagakure is detained or not, he has reasons to invade Land of Grass's territory."
"Although we are a big country, one move can affect the whole world. Peace is hard-won. We cannot provoke disputes at will." Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.
"Hiruzen, you are too kind! Hanzō pointed the finger directly at Land of Grass. They are our vassals! We Konoha are the strongest village. It is easy for us to be underestimated by other countries. Otherwise, any village will bully us." Danzo retorted.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little silent.
It has been many years since First Great Ninja War. Countries have been recuperating for many years and have sufficient military strength.
Danzo is not unreasonable. These countries have long coveted the prosperous land of Land of Fire.
However, peace is hard-won! Sarutobi Hiruzen really doesn't want to fight unless it's absolutely necessary.
"Okay. That's it. Homura, you continue to send ninjas to Land of Rain to negotiate with Hanzō, put pressure on him, and lodge a serious protest against Hanzō. Try to get him to sit down and negotiate." Sarutobi Hiruzen said.
"Koharu, please contact Kazekage. Just say that I want to continue discussing the alliance with him."
"Danzo, you continue to send Root ninjas to the border to find out information."
Sarutobi Hiruzen rubbed his temples after giving the order.
The office was silent for a while.
"Hiruzen, Uchiha Yama What does that old fox mean by looking for you?" Shimura Danzo suddenly asked with squinted eyes.
"Nothing, just a question about Chen." Sarutobi Hiruzen replied calmly.
"Mirror's son! What happened?" Utatane Koharu stood up and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"It's okay, it's okay. That kid is very good. He just talked about Squad Leader Jonin after Chen graduated."
"Didn't we already agree that Tsunade would lead the team?" Koharu narrowed his eyes.
"Uchiha Yama wants Chen to let Jonin of the Uchiha Clan be his Jonin teacher." Sarutobi Hiruzen said.
"Huh, what a wishful thinking. How could it be possible for Jing's son to be handed over to the Uchiha Clan? Over the years, he has been ostracized by them in the Uchiha Clan."
"Now that we have discovered that his talent is no less than that of his father, do you want him to return to the clan? How can it be so cheap?" Utatane Koharu shook his head and said.
"But Uchiha Yama's attitude is very firm! No matter what, Chen's surname is Uchiha Clan. He said that only Uchiha Clan's Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan knows best."
"A Uchiha Clan's Jonin is more conducive to Chen's growth. I can't refute this reason at all." Sarutobi Hiruzen said helplessly.
"No! I don't agree. Medical Ninjutsu of Tsunade is excellent. If something happens during Chen's mission, you can get treatment in time." Utatane Koharu did not give Third Hokage any face.
"That's right. For the sake of his safety, I think he should be admitted to Root. Under my nose, I can take care of Jing's orphan. If necessary, I can personally accept him as a disciple." Danzo looked at Utatane Koharu and said expressionlessly.
"Bang."
Utatane Koharu smashed the table in front of her with one fist.
Several people present were suddenly startled.
After all, several of the people here have been teammates with Koharu for decades.
In my impression, Koharu has always been a quiet and smart female ninja.
She had been the lubricant among the six in their squad.
In the words of Lord Second Hokage, she is the only one among these people who has inherited Lord Second Hokage's rationality.
Therefore, they rarely see Utatane Koharu getting angry.
"Danzo! Don't think that I don't know what you are thinking! We are friends and teammates, so I never want to care about what you do at Root. However, if you want to influence your son's ideas, don't blame me for being rude!"
Danzo became silent. He pulled at his collar. He felt anger building in his throat.
"Mirror, he is dead! Do you know! He has been dead for many years. I know you treated him back then..." Danzo suddenly burst out.
Utatane Koharu grabbed Danzo by the collar.
"Shut up! I don't want to hear these words again. The matter between him and me has nothing to do with you! If you hear such words again, I will kill you. You know, I have this ability."