Danzo's words stunned both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Might Duy Guy.
Of course, it's not fear...
Rather, it's a matter of incomprehension!
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment, then his gaze sharpened. " Danzo, you wouldn't be trying to gain military merit by deliberately creating friction at the border, would you?"
"I did give orders that I permit the village's ninjas to engage in unrestricted self-defense and counterattacks..."
"But I never said we could start a war!"
Danzo's face darkened.
Believe it or not, he did consider doing that.
However, the Root are not his independent kingdom now, and if he does this, he will definitely be traced back to his origins...
So Danzo was just thinking about it.
" Hiruzen, what you're saying doesn't make sense!"
"Am I the kind of person who would start a war? I am also a disciple of the Second, and I also have the Will of Fire that loves peace..." Danzo tried to imitate Hiruzen's reputation and language.
But Danzo didn't expect this.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Might Duy Guy, two people with completely different personalities, had expressions that were surprisingly synchronized at this moment.
They all just chuckled.
Danzo his tongue. As expected, he still wasn't good at this style of fighting...
"Look, Hiruzen."
Danzo forward and placed the Kirigakure Army, taken by the Patrol Force's Aerial Squad, on the table.
" The Land of Water and the Kirigakure have informed the entire Shinobi World that the village has betrayed its promises, seized a large amount of illicit gains in its cooperation with the Kirigakure, and transmitted false information to them..."
"So now we must attack Konoha!"
Danzo then placed several more documents on his desk.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took it with some skepticism, examined it carefully, and then fell silent.
A look of deep bewilderment appeared on the Lord Hokage's face.
no...
That doesn't make sense!
" Danzo ..." Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured to himself.
"I'm here, what's wrong?"
"We've deployed Sea-Sky Integrated Cruiser along the border, right? Those captured Sky Ninja equipment weren't deliberately hidden from Kirigakure; even if they closed themselves off, they should still be able to see them..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took out his Tobacco Pipe and started puffing on it one after another.
"Then we'll definitely be able to see it..." Danzo.
"The Kirigakure Village even sent exchange students, and the village didn't deliberately show them any weakness. They showed Kimimaro and the others everything, from the various support systems to the fighting strength of the village's ninjas."
Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke:
"You were very unhappy about what I did before..."
"Yes, I think we shouldn't display this excessive force to Kirigakure; it will discourage their malicious intentions," Danzo said confidently. "Just like how the Anbu and Root bait other Hidden Village ninjas to make the first move, if we don't pretend to be weak, how can anyone attack us?" "Others aren't stupid; they have basic judgment."
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand:
"You should know my intentions... I did this to Kirigakure so they would recognize Konoha's extraordinary military strength and form a relatively stable alliance with us."
"With Amegakure in the north added to the mix, the three villages united would make it difficult for the other Three Great Hidden Villages to halt our development through war."
"Given Konoha's various developmental milestones, every additional year of development time can have a decisive impact on the war..."
Danzo sighed, but he didn't refute Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Konoha and Sunagakure are different.
In Sunagakure, where Puppet Technique and Sand Manipulation Technique are prevalent, the reputation of the First Kazekage, Reto, is actually not as high as that of the Second Kazekage, Shamon. However, in Konoha, Hashirama's reputation and public image far surpass those of Tobirama.
Following Hashirama's belief in peace is absolutely politically correct in Konoha.
Even Danzo, the Darkness of the Shinobi, wouldn't directly address this topic, lest he be attacked by the masses...
Moreover, Danzo also felt that Hiruzen Sarutobi's method was feasible, just not very efficient or satisfying...
"Then tell me..."
" Kirigakure knows all this, so why did they still start a war with the village?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's face showed deep confusion and a hint of anger.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was naturally aware of classic geopolitical frameworks such as "preventive warfare" and the " Thucydides Trap."
Therefore, he is trying his best to prevent this from happening.
If Kirigakure make it clear that Konoha is already far ahead of them, their unhealthy delusions will be shattered.
This led to the formation of a three-way alliance Konoha-Kirigakure-Amegakure, which could balance the Shinobi World and develop steadily.
But how could the Third Mizukage be so incredibly powerful?
The sheer scale of the events clearly demonstrated Konoha's strength. Even before Kimimaro and the others left, Hiruzen Sarutobi had witnessed Kisame was doing his morning training, encounter the Nine-Tails sneaking out...
You still dare to fight?
"This..."
Danzo realized that his good-natured old brother seemed to be getting angry, and carefully chose his words:
" Hiruzen, you know, the Shinobi World is always full of all sorts of abnormal ninjas..."
"Their mental state and obsessions are too extreme; many even have self-destructive tendencies, so we can't judge them by the standards of our village..."
"I know you're angry that your sincere efforts for peace were betrayed, but there's nothing we can do about it..."
Danzo rambling on, trying to comfort Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Might Duy to the side, felt his face gradually turn red as he listened, feeling his muscles surging with power.
Even a man like him, whose belief is to protect, felt a surge of anger.
I really want to kick something...
What a noble character the Lord Hokage possesses!
They could have easily instigated Kirigakure to launch a war against Konoha, thus giving themselves a legitimate reason to retaliate...
But the Lord Hokage still didn't do that, Isshin instead on working with other villages for mutual development, truly keeping the Will of Fire and peace at heart...
Why are there always people who don't know what's good for them?
"Since you're so ungrateful..."
"Then let's fight!" Hiruzen Sarutobi his hand on the table, causing the entire office to shake slightly.
Danzo and Might Duy were both taken aback.
"Immediately sound the alarm and put all ninja in the village on high alert. All Konoha Committee Member, proceed to the Hokage Office Building as quickly as possible for a strategic deployment meeting!"
This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi was truly angry with Kirigakure.
Even though he is a kind and good-natured person.
If someone comes knocking on your door, and you don't crush their teeth, they'll only harbor illusions...
"Yes, Hokage!" Danzo attention, then turned Wind-Fire off to carry out the order.
Just as Hiruzen was about to lose his temper, Danzo swallowed the words he had intended to say to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The anger in his eyes sent a chill down his spine.
A nice guy can be scary when he gets really angry...
This moment.
The peaceful atmosphere of Konoha was shattered by a loud and piercing alarm.
All the ninjas and villagers instinctively put down what they were doing and looked at each other in bewilderment.
The Police Force's long-term publicity efforts have made everyone aware of what this represents...
Other Hidden Village have invaded the Land of Fire!
Konoha must now enter a state of combat readiness; the long-awaited war is about to begin!
From that moment on, a somber atmosphere began to permeate the village.
The ninjas became extremely serious and hurriedly returned to their units in organized groups.
At the village's command center, the Yamanaka Clan ninjas contacted the Jonin and Anbu on their missions via a " Heart-Pulse Ultimatum," ordering them to return to the village immediately and await further instructions.
Ichiraku Ramen Shop.
With Teuchi serious expression, he shouted, "Everything's free today! Everyone get back to your business!"
The ninjas, who were eating noodles, didn't have time to thank the Teuchi for his kindness; most could only give him a slightly apologetic look.
They immediately rushed to the standby area, forming a structure to await orders from the village.
"War is coming, Brother Ichiraku..."
Teuchi sighed, "I wonder which scourge started this war!"
"War?" The Sage of Six Paths frowned. Although he had expected it, its arrival still filled him with some emotion. During his time in Konoha, the Sage of Six Paths had become a famous Ramen Chef, thoroughly enjoying the lively and peaceful atmosphere of the Konoha.
This is almost exactly the scenario he envisioned when he founded the Ninshu.
But war remains a severe test.
The Sage of Six Paths has no pity for those who disrupt peace. It is only right and proper that evildoers be severely punished. Being lenient will only embolden the wicked.
Even when facing his mother Kaguya, the Sage of Six Paths did not hesitate to activate Chibaku Tensei to seal her to the moon for a thousand years in order to Guardian Ninja world.
But based on his thousand years of experience observing the Shinobi World...
Even ninjas on the side of justice often experience a drastic moral decline during war, sometimes even abandoning the pursuit of peace altogether and veer towards unpredictable extremes.
Uchiha Madara and the Infinite Tsukuyomi are a classic example.
"However, Hiruzen is different; he has proven himself..."
"He also attacked Kusagakure, but his purpose was to deal with the abducted ninjas. Instead of taking over the victimized ninjas from other Hidden Village to serve as slaves and laborers for Konoha, he sent them back to their Hidden Village..."
While in Konoha, the Sage of Six Paths wasn't just making ramen; he was also constantly learning about the major and minor events happening in the Shinobi World, especially those concerning Konoha. His favorite thing to do right now was to entertain the young members of the Uchiha Clan and then stand on the Model Bulletin Board at the entrance of the Uchiha Clan Compound, chatting and laughing with the villagers.
Whenever the Uchiha children surrounded the Sage of Six Paths, praising Teuchi's excellent cooking skills and kind nature, the Sage would feel an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
These are all tiny Indra...
Looking at it this way, it seems she's still quite popular with the Uchiha; the problem with her eldest son is just a misunderstanding...
It can only be said that even Sage are sometimes helpless when faced with mundane family matters and can only seek some comfort.
"Let's see what you'll do, Hiruzen..."
As he pondered this, the Sage of Six Paths mixed the loose flour with spring water and began kneading the dough.
He pressed down and folded the dough with his palm, kneading it along the texture of the gluten, without forcibly crushing it, but letting the scattered powder particles melt into a soft and complete ball.
Roll out the rested dough into a smooth sheet, then cut with a long knife, the distance between the cuts perfectly precise.
Following the direction, I cut all the way through, and in the blink of an eye, it became straight noodles.
The Sage of Six Paths gently gathered and lifted the noodles with his fingertips, causing them to coalesce into a strange net-like structure in mid-air, fixing them in place almost instantly...
After observing Hiruzen Sarutobi close, the Sage of Six Paths understood that this exceptionally talented Hokage was attempting to reach the Kekkei Mōra while still a mortal.
The individual Kekkei Genkai or composite Chakra Threads within his body are proof that he is imitating the Kekkei Mōra.
Although it was only a downgraded version, it still aroused the great interest of the Sage of Six Paths.
This talent surpasses that of Asura and Indra, after all, their starting points were far too high...
The Sage of Six Paths felt a stirring in his heart.
If Hiruzen Sarutobi can handle the war this time according to the principles he approves of, then perhaps he can give the Hokage a small reward... Of course, the Sage of Six Paths also has his own principles.
The Six Paths Power will not be used unless the Shinobi World faces a crisis.
However, as a senior figure, giving a little advice to a talented Sage of Six Paths was not considered interfering with the normal development of the Shinobi World.
This is a reasonable idea for him as the second- Second Boss of Ichiraku Ramen —to help the Hokage!
As for whether it constitutes interference or not, no one can say for sure; in any case, probably no one would say he...
Moreover, the Sage of Six Paths felt he had been very discreet in his actions.
Kneading dough!
What else do ramen shops do if they don't knead the dough?
As for what the Hokage might learn from this, that's none of his business, and has nothing to do with the Sage of Six Paths...
" Ichiraku, it seems you're already in work mode!"
The Teuchi to the side, seeing the Sage of Six Paths still preparing the meal, was first taken aback, then quickly realized what was happening:
"Let me help you! During the village war, the first 3,000 bowls will be free, and afterwards we'll only sell them at cost price. We want to make sure every ninja protecting the village can have a hot bowl of soup noodles..."
"That's all we can do, since we can't fight!"
"But doing what you can is always better than doing nothing..."
After thinking for Teuchi, he quickly added, "This money will come from my account!"
He and the Sage of Six Paths were in a joint venture.
Even if it's to support the village, Teuchi feel I shouldn't involve them...
How many years has Ichiraku been in Konoha?
It wasn't his turn to pay...
"What are you saying, brother?" The Sage of Six Paths felt a warmth in his heart.
His Teuchi but wholeheartedly supporting the village—revealed to him the core essence of Ninshu...
Regardless of their strength or weakness, the companions united as one, with those who had money contributing money and those who had strength contributing strength...
"Didn't you say I could get permanent residency after working for a few years? Remember to help me find someone then..."
" Konoha is also my future home. Now that the village is in trouble, how can I not lend a hand?"
The Sage of Six Paths chuckled and said:
"Don't underestimate me! The kids all call me the ' Ramen Sage ' of Konoha, so I can't let them down..."
Teuchi stared blankly at the Sage of Six Paths, then shook his head with a sigh, " Ichiraku, you rascal."
"Alright, let's do the logistical work for the village!" Teuchi, and he and the Sage of Six Paths busily prepared the meal. They were fighting for Konoha too!
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Hokage Office Building.
Meeting room.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in the main seat.
The Konoha Committee Member all rushed back as quickly as possible.
This didn't take too long, thanks to the Real-time Communication System Orochimaru built, and the two ninjas Tobirama and Minato, who could use the Flying Thunder God Technique.
The uniforms worn by Jonin bear the Flying Thunder God mark in a hidden place.
While it can't be said that real-time support is possible, both Tobirama and Minato have their own matters to attend to.
If they are in combat, they cannot activate their perception range over long distances.
But something is better than nothing, and now it's come in handy.
"Everyone is here, so let's begin the meeting."
"Everyone, Kirigakure has declared war on us..."
"Furthermore, they have rallied other Hidden Village and issued a joint attack declaration against the village."
Hiruzen Sarutobi crossed his arms, his gaze steady, and gestured for the Konoha Committee Member to look at the documents in front of them.
The Konoha Committee Member, like Hiruzen Sarutobi before them, initially looked deeply puzzled.
ah?
Is Kirigakure attacking Konoha?
Is it even possible to fight a losing battle with an egg?
Even the usually composed Orochimaru looked puzzled.
Even if it's nominally a joint attack on Konoha by the Great Hidden Village, disrupting this balance definitely requires a clear focal point.
Kirigakure wants to act as this lever, then it needs to face Konoha's first wave of attacks...
Isn't this obviously going to get destroyed by Kirigakure?
Even if other Hidden Village could gain some benefit, it would have nothing to do with Kirigakure, which was utterly defeated.
So what is the logic behind doing this?
Especially Kirigakure should be the Hidden Village that understands Konoha's strength the most!
Interestingly, after the Declaration of War Document was issued, although a few Konoha Committee Member expressed the same anger as Hiruzen Sarutobi, such as Maruboshi Kosuke, Jiraiya, and Sakumo...
But more than anything, there was an overwhelming sense of joy mixed with anger!
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at them and his anger subsided somewhat; he was rather helpless with these war-crazed people...
Isshin, Tenzo, Fugaku, Hizashi, Hiruko, Danzo, Orochimaru...
Even Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were trying their best to suppress the Kakuzu.
Sometimes Hiruzen Sarutobi had to admit that if he had a traditional ninja mindset, with these people and resources at his disposal, he might not have had the patience to pursue development...
Instead, he raised his arm and roused a call to arms, igniting war throughout the Shinobi World!
Let's not talk about the long term, let's fight first!
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's " Will of Fire " is deeply rooted and will not be swayed by emotions.
"Teacher, the shameless Third Mizukage and Kirigakure must be dealt with in the most severe way!"
Orochimaru raised his hand and said, " Genji and the Third Mizukage have betrayed the alliance!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. "That's how it should be!"
"Gentlemen, we must first understand the general situation of the war..."
"As everyone knows, Konoha's abundant resources and the strength of the Senju and Uchiha have always been coveted and feared by the Major Hidden Villages. Now that Kirigakure has taken the lead, the other Hidden Village will surely follow suit..."
" Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure have also declared war on Konoha, accusing us of engaging in a military competition and seeking hegemony in the Shinobi World, and even attempting to infiltrate their Nobles and plunder their resources..."
"The other Small Hidden Village remained neutral, but Takigakure surprisingly joined their alliance and issued a statement."
The fact that Takigakure, a relatively secluded village, has suddenly emerged and is now attacking Konoha...
Hiruzen Sarutobi was initially somewhat surprised.
His reputation should be pretty good in the various Small Hidden Village, so why would Takigakure, who possesses the Seven-Tails, be hostile towards him?
But after thinking about Kakuzu, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt relieved.
Although Kakuzu initially concealed his identity and didn't announce his joining Konoha, the ninjas of the Shinobi World weren't fools, and over time, clues inevitably surfaced...
Kakuzu and Takigakure are inherently opposed; this is a fundamental contradiction.
The reason for targeting Konoha is likely because Konoha harbored Kakuzu, which angered them.
But Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't care. Firstly, the conflict between Kakuzu and Takigakure was their fault to begin with, and secondly, it was Takigakure Kakuzu assassinate Hashirama...
The First Hokage didn't care, but Hiruzen Sarutobi could pursue the matter; he was petty!
The legal basis is also entirely sufficient.
The so-called legal principles are not something that can be disregarded; their most direct manifestation is "having a legitimate reason for action."
Compared to forcibly initiating a war, making the participating ninjas believe that they are on the right side can significantly boost the morale and cohesion of the combat personnel.
"This is a good thing, Hiruzen!"
Danzo shouted:
" Takigakure even deserve to have the Seven-Tails? They usually hide in the waterfall and nobody pays them any attention, but now they've come out here to die!"
" Hiruzen, according to my intelligence, Takigakure possesses a secret medicine known as ' Hero's Water,' which is said to be able to push the human body to its limits but will cause the user's death..."
"I believe this thing is an absolutely evil forbidden object that violates the code of the Shinobi World, and we must take this opportunity to eradicate it!"
Danzo had long coveted this so-called " Hero's Water ".
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi forbade him from attacking Takigakure.
Before this, Takigakure was indeed a rather peaceful village, and had not had any conflicts with Konoha for many years.
I just never expected it to be a silent, biting dog...
"It has nothing to do with those things."
" Takigakure attacked the First Hokage, and even after receiving the First Hokage's forgiveness, they still betrayed Konoha and showed malice towards them. This is intolerable!" Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand.
Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't too impressed with Danzo's claims, such as " Takigakure possesses weapons of mass destruction," and it was easy for him to backfire.
In terms of Forbidden Technique, Konoha actually has the most in the entire Shinobi World, so there's no need to use that as a legal basis.
But just as Danzo said, this time Hiruzen Sarutobi is going to pull out all of Takigakure's teeth...
In the Consultation Seat, a strange light flashed in Kakuzu's eyes.
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't mention a single thing about Takigakure's deployment of troops possibly being related to him.
The other Konoha Committee Member were also very united, and no one used this incident to attack him. They all knew that Kakuzu a favorite of the Hokage, and that he had indeed made great contributions to Konoha.
Provides Earth Grudge Fear, assists the Anbu and Root, and delivers various Material and Kekkei Genkai...
"It feels so good to be part of an organization..." Kakuzu thought to himself.
As for the corrupt higher-ups of Takigakure, he was a skilled killer.
"We must realize that the village is about to engage in a four-front war with the Major Hidden Villages."
"Next, I will deploy the specific arrangements for the operation. If there are any problems, please speak up immediately and we will coordinate on the spot."
Hiruzen Sarutobi scanned the Konoha Committee Member and said in a deep voice:
"First is Kirigakure. I will personally lead the counterattack against the Third Mizukage. I will try my best to defeat them as quickly as possible and then return to reinforce other battlefields." " Hizashi, Tenzo, you two come with me."
In Kirigakure environments and combat tactics, the Byakugan is clearly the best reconnaissance tool.
Hizashi's combat system is also very suitable for fighting against the Kirigakure Ninja.
Even the most elite ninjas in this village are strong offensively but weak defensively, unable to withstand the Storm Release that extends beyond visual range.
As for Tenzo, his combat strength isn't particularly noteworthy, but he's mentioned to Hiruzen Sarutobi several times that Kimimaro is the inheritor of his will... perhaps that might bring him some surprises?
Hizashi and Tenzo replied in deep voices, "Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Tenzo suppressed his inner joy.
Originally, he had hoped to persuade Kimimaro to bring a portion of the Kaguya Clan and some Kirigakure ninja to surrender...
The cap on battle merits is skyrocketing!
The value of defecting and surrendering during wartime is exceptionally high...
"Easy to fight, Third Mizukage!"
Ambitious glints flashed in Tenzo's eyes. "Just wait to die..."
"Next up is the Iwagakure Battlefield."
"Based on intelligence, both of Iwagakure's Jinchuriki are suspected of being able to control Tailed Beast, so the arrangements are as follows."
" Uchiha Isshin, Fugaku, Tomie, Kushina Uzumaki Shio, Kushina, Jiraiya..."
"The six of you will be responsible for the Iwagakure Battlefield. The force will consist mainly of Uchiha ninjas, and more than half of the Aerial Squad will also be deployed there. Ida from Root will also go, with Isshin as the overall commander."
A near-perfect Jinchuriki is terrifying; Jinchuriki and Tailed Beast can dispel each other's genjutsu.
However, Konoha possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan and the Adamantine Sealing Chains, as well as many Sharingan with two Three-Tomoe Sharingan...
Miracles happen with great effort!
The ninjas of Iwagakure are also skilled in large-scale military formation ninjutsu, and in this regard, Jiraiya is proficient in Sage Mode, should lead the fight.
In terms of the power and range of his escape techniques, Jiraiya received the true teachings of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Be careful, Ōnoki's Dust Release is extremely dangerous, but the wind-up before release is very long... Iwagakure's Explosion Release Corps may also be using landmine-type Ninja Tool in ambush."
" Kushina and Shio, you two need to be mindful of your senses. The Aerial Force and Super Beast Imitating Drawing should focus on flexibly harassing Ōnoki, preventing him from freely and easily releasing Dust Release in the air."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was making arrangements.
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Isshin stood tall, this was a sign of unwavering trust in him to face off against Ōnoki!
Although this is a tough nut to Hiruzen Sarutobi has given him quite a few cards to play.
"Regarding the Kumogakure Village..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru exchanged a glance, only to find that their beloved disciple gently shook his head.
Then an idea struck him, and he made the arrangements:
" Danzo, this time I'll test your Wind Release skills."
"With Danzo as the overall commander, Minato, Uchiha Aosui, and Kurama Genshin, the four of you will be in charge. The remaining superior forces of Root should be deployed there."
"The ninjas of Kumogakure are mostly skilled in Taijutsu, so the Kikaichū and Nano Poison Insect of the Aburame Clan would be effective against them. Minato and Aosui's Flying Thunder God can counter them, and with the addition of Dai's Eight Inner Gates, they can be further supplemented by head-on confrontations..."
" Iburi and the Tsuchigumo Clan also need to mobilize and join the Kumogakure Battlefield as reserve forces."
Hiruzen Sarutobi specifically looked at Might Duy and instructed him:
"Dai, don't go to the last resort unless absolutely necessary."
Might Duy nodded solemnly, "Understood, Lord Hokage!"
Today, Might Duy, as the recipient of the " Yamato-Hashirama Cell Construct," has various indicators that are of great research value, and will also be an important participant in the study of the Sky Ninja Body Activation and Regeneration Technique."
Konoha will not be defeated by this war, so we must take a long-term view...
As for Sunagakure...
Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled. As long as they weren't fighting in the Yellow Sand Desert, he didn't take Sunagakure seriously.
The Second Shinobi World War fully proved that Sunagakure is half a dragon with sand, and a worm without sand.
Puppet Technique is better suited for ambush and defense than for offensive operations.
It can only be said that the Second Kazekage, Shamon, originally intended to build Sunagakure into an " Iron Bucket Formation," and with ample internal defenses, he slowly sought a way to solve the problem of resource scarcity...
However, the newly appointed Third Kazekage was single-mindedly focused on inheriting Reto's ideas and did not share his vision.
The Second's style doesn't resemble the First, Third's style doesn't resemble the Second anymore...
"Notify Hanzo to lead Amegakure to stop Sunagakure."
" Sakumo, as Konoha's instructor, you're going to support Sunagakure Battlefield. You're already familiar with Hanzo and Sunagakure, so you have good teamwork."
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, the Konoha Committee Member burst into good-natured laughter.
Sakumo has attacked Sunagakure, but he has also attacked Amegakure...
However, now that Amegakure is an ally, saying this would be a rather Hell Jokes.
However, the cooperation between Amegakure and Konoha needs a battle like this, fought side by side, to forge true friendship. Only when the Amegakure ninja genuinely pay the " Blood Tax " to protect the " Konoha-Amegakure Alliance " can the two sides go further and more solidly in the future. Sakumo nodded and said with a grin:
"I used to feel a lot of pressure when I clashed swords with Hanzo... but it's okay now. The real pressure is facing both Hanzo and the Sunagakure." In the current Shinobi World, the two of them can be considered to be tied for first place in swordsmanship.
Cutting through a puppet's Chakra Threads is faster than mowing grass...
" Tsunade, you will also go and oversee Amegakure, but you should avoid participating in battles unless absolutely necessary."
"Taking advantage of Amegakure's location and the Flying Thunder God Teleportation Tower you've deployed, you need to pay close attention to the allocation and deployment of medical resources and coordinate all logistical work effectively."
"This is even more crucial than the main battlefield."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly.
"Yes, teacher!" Tsunade nodded solemnly.
Today, Konoha has a well-established medical ninja force, comprised of the same Industrial Ninja who produce Medical Chakra Scroll. They possess highly skilled Medical Ninjutsu techniques, enabling them to both produce and serve as an emergency medical team.
Each one of them can be considered a "golden nugget" of Konoha.
Deploying them to various battlefields, ensuring their safety, coordinating the production-to-deployment ratio, and allocating the existing quota of Medical Chakra Scroll are all crucial tasks.
Good logistics and support are the core of ensuring the combat effectiveness of the army.
" Hiruko and Orochimaru, you two maintain normal research work, and together with Torifu, Lady Mito, and Nine-Tails, protect the village and prevent enemy attacks. If there's a breach at the front, then push forward."
"The normal operation of the village on weekdays, as well as the overall inspection and remediation of the battlefield, will be the responsibility of you two and Nara Shikayama, as the chief strategist and coordinator for the Third Shinobi World War."
Hiruzen Sarutobi gave this instruction.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had been thinking that Orochimaru might want to go to the front lines to gain some military merit, since he aspired to become the Fourth. Although, at this point, no one could shake his position as heir apparent...
But it's perfectly normal to want to play it safe.
But Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru exchanged glances, and the kid himself indicated he didn't want to go...
That's actually a good thing.
Although it involves fighting on four fronts, it is not advisable to launch a full-scale attack; someone must always be there to guard the home front.
With Konoha's current military strength and intelligence system, strengthening central command will only greatly increase the transparency of the battlefield. Orochimaru and Hiruko can maintain the stability of intelligence equipment and avoid a situation like the " Paralyzed Giant ".
Valuable scientific researchers should not be sent to the battlefield to fight unless absolutely necessary.
Although Orochimaru and Hiruko were not the kind of Scientific Ninja were physically weak.
On the contrary, they were both very resilient...
With Hiruko and Orochimaru in the village, the production and allocation of various Ninja Tool can be made smoother.
"Yes, teacher!"
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Orochimaru and Hiruko readily accepted the order.
As the top two leaders of the Scientific Research Department, they both understood the situation very well.
Having already achieved their goals, they don't need to rush into battle.
Every victory achieved by an enhanced ninja deserves some credit from their efforts.
It's a case of having no kills but a rapidly increasing number of assists...
Besides, once the battle is over, Hiruzen Sarutobi around.
" Kakuzu, you still roam the battlefield as a free man..."
"Provide support to various battlefields as needed."
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kakuzu exchanged a glance and said this.
Kakuzu's bounty hunter style has become ingrained, and forcing him to integrate into organized combat would only restrict him.
As for Takigakure's forces and Tailed Beast, Hiruzen Sarutobi believed that his deployed forces could handle them in the short term, no matter which battlefield they were deployed to.
Konoha's mobility is unmatched by any other Hidden Village.
" Koharu, Yan."
"You two need to communicate well with the Land of Fire. Now that war has begun, all merchants and Nobles must recognize that this is a special period and must ensure stable prices and a steady supply of military resources."
Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to arrange things for his two old teammates.
Communication with the Land of Fire, and the synergy of internal resources, is also a crucial element.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura nodded solemnly. "Leave it to us, Hiruzen!"
Now is the time for the Nobles to make their stance clear...
We need to mobilize the entire Land of Fire, get the people involved, and send all the resources to Konoha!
In the name of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the General of the State of Land of Fire!
"In this operation, the Genin are responsible for filling in the gaps in the battle line and, as far as possible, preventing them from directly facing the elite troops..."
"We must leverage the intelligence advantage of Air Force to locate the enemy's advance and proactively engage them."
" The Genin still need time to grow..."
In the Shinobi World, the tactical maneuver of "filling the gaps" also exists and is necessary.
The term "filling the line" refers to deploying troops to fill the entire battle line in order to maintain its integrity and stability and prevent gaps from being breached by the enemy.
The troops responsible for "filling the gaps" are generally reserves, playing the role of freeing up superior forces and reconnoitering enemy positions.
However, Konoha, with its superior air reconnaissance capabilities and the Byakugan, does not need to passively take hits to learn about the enemy's movements. Instead, it can proactively identify the enemy's weaknesses and gain the initiative in the attack.
The " Line-Filling Force " should simply hold the flanks and rear supply lines.
"Teacher..."
"What should we do with those kids who already have Chunin fighting power?"
"They might not stay in the village peacefully..." Orochimaru said, raising his hand.
This type of person refers to Asuma, Kakashi, Obito, Shisui, and others.
"Students should stay in the village. If they are young but their combat strength far exceeds that of Chunin, we should still try to persuade them to take on the task of protecting the village, rather than going to the front line."
"If their demands are too strong, then you should make arrangements accordingly, Orochimaru."
Hiruzen Sarutobi his hand.
Orochimaru nodded thoughtfully.
Orochimaru decided to send the Golden Generation of the Ninja Academy graduates from the previous two years, including Asuma, to the battlefield.
Good steel won't do without tempering...
Besides, if these young geniuses aren't allowed to go, they'll definitely cause trouble in the village.
After all, they are called the " Golden Generation the Ninja Academy " by the villagers Tenten, but they always run away when there is a battle, and their combat strength is stronger than that of ordinary Chunin... It is predictable that they will be criticized.
"Gentlemen, please take your positions!"
"Now, you have time to coordinate manpower and troop strength in your respective departments."
"Then, rush to the battlefield as quickly as possible!"
"For the Will of Fire and for peace! Prepare to fight!" Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted in a deep voice.
"For the Will of Fire!" the Konoha Committee Member solemnly declared, striking their chests with heavy blows.
The commanders of the various units were quickly handing over their duties.
The allocation of core Ninja Clan such as the Ino-Shika-Cho, Inuzuka Clan Aburame, Hyuga, and Uchiha, the diverse distribution of their forces, their corresponding division of labor, and the advance communication between them.
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't interfere much; he didn't have the habit of micro-management.
Frontline troops understand frontline troops best.
Once on the battlefield, Hiruzen Sarutobi's first task is to take charge of his assigned area and capture enemy generals and flags as quickly as possible.
If Kirigakure is destroyed first, then the alliances of the other Hidden Village will not be stable for long.
Once the chaos of battle begins, Konoha will be able to steadily begin its counterattack.
Moments later, the War Machine of Konoha and the Land of Fire were set in motion!
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not choose Hashirama's Red Plated Armor.
Instead, he donned Black Heavy Armor adorned with spots...
He harbored resentment towards the Third Mizukage.
Compared to the compassionate Hashirama, the more murderous Madara is more in line with Hiruzen Sarutobi's current state of mind!
At this moment, he, along with Hizashi Tenzo, were rushing at full speed toward the coastline of the Land of Fire.
And in the Graveyard of Mountains.
Uchiha Madara's gaze was deep and unfathomable, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Although he disliked war, it always excited him...
" Hiruzen Kirigakure for operations?"
"Yes, that matches my judgment..."
"Go, send Hozuki Gengetsu to the Kirigakure Battlefield to increase the difficulty for Hiruzen! Allow him to take Mizukage if he has the chance. One Mizukage isn't enough for him; he'll need two to be truly formidable."
Uchiha Madara said, squinting his eyes.
" Lord Madara, what about the other members?"
Ah Huo asked cautiously.
He was genuinely afraid that Madara would overdo it and send all the Kage into battle, which would put Konoha in real trouble.
"Let them wait for now, one at a time..."
Uchiha Madara pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
In his view, putting pressure on Hozuki Gengetsu was enough.
Through his astonishing scheme, Konoha suffered an unprecedented blow from the extraordinary unity of the four villages.
It also includes Takigakure, Small Hidden Village with Tailed Beast, making it a sufficiently challenging initial trial.
Furthermore, if so many Kage were dispatched at once, Uchiha Madara was worried that if Hiruzen Sarutobi too far, he might Impure World Reincarnated the reanimated versions of Tobirama and Hashirama...
That would defeat the purpose of testing the vitality of Konoha 'Will of Fire.
Ah Huo couldn't help but applaud Ban, pecked at the emotional value:
"Kang is a visionary leader with profound insights! Dong Guoheng is constantly striving for peace, but unfortunately, some mediocre people misunderstand him. Just thinking about this makes me incredibly angry..."
"Haha, it's alright!"
Madara laughed nonchalantly, "There will always be those who understand me! Like the future Hiruzen, like you, kid..."
Black Zetsu, standing to the side, was seething with hatred.
What's wrong with Ah Huo?!
Can't you see that not engaging in team fights was a mistake? Why are you just agreeing with Ban?
It was as if Kang was subtly telling Ban not to push things too far, as if he were echoing Ye's words...
But even Black Zetsu couldn't do anything about it.
Because Ah Huo is now the number one red-clad companion by Madara's side...
If you try to cheat, you'll be completely finished if you're caught.
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Three days later.
Southeast of the Land of Fire.
Because of their proximity to the coastline, the Kirigakure's surprise attack on the Land of Fire was unavoidable.
This is different from other battlefields.
However, as the battle lines were extended, the advance of the Kirigakure was halted, and clear battle zones gradually emerged.
With the Byakugan activated, Hizashi and Tenzo, along with a small Aerial Squad, completed their troop reconnaissance of the battlefield.
At that moment, Tenzo arrived beside the Hokage, about to report which front had the most elite Mist Ninja...
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained expressionless, his Mystic Black Battle Armor seemingly imbued with the fighting spirit within him.
"Refer to."