"If it's the former, I can guarantee that Konoha will absolutely not get involved. But if it's the latter, then we must all protect our homeland together!"
After Minato Namikaze finished speaking, the ninjas and villagers below began discussing among themselves.
"So it really is war again. What's it even for? My Big Brother only died a few years ago. If something happens to me too, who will take care of my mother?"
"If there really is a war, stand behind me. I'm all alone, so I'm not afraid of dying."
Although the Villagers of Konoha hated and disliked war, not a single one of them thought about fleeing or refusing to take part.
Because they understood that, as ninjas, their duty was to protect their village, their families, and everything they cherished.
Now that the enemy was preparing to trample upon their homeland once more, they ninjas had to shoulder the heavy responsibility of defending their country!
"Everyone, remain ready for battle at all times over the next few days. I will continue sending people to investigate and find out what these three countries truly intend!"
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
"All right, everyone, disperse."
Those three countries could not have gone very far in such a short time.
There was no need to send out the entire army immediately. That would only alert the enemy.
If they truly intended to invade the Land of Fire border, then Konoha's ninjas would strike at once!
Although Konoha had fewer ninjas than the allied forces of the three countries, they were not something those nations could swallow so easily!
Back when Hashirama and Lord Tobirama had died, it had been the same situation, with three countries besieging the Land of Fire.
Yet Konoha still remained here in the end, undefeated by anyone. This