The Issue of the Heir

The so-called prewar meeting was really just a formality. Few dared question Shiraishi Yoshijo's decisions to his face, and even if someone did, once Shikamaru Nara placed those dozen-odd heads on the table, everyone kept their mouths shut.

Though they had reached a consensus, funding became a problem.

When Oyashiro En raised the issue, Shiraishi Yoshijo fell silent for a long time.

The world's political landscape was now divided into two poles, represented respectively by the Land of Fire and Peach Country. Once the two nations went to war, it would affect the whole world. If it escalated into a world war, then even if Peach Country won, it would still suffer grievous losses.

After pondering it for a long while, Shiraishi Yoshijo finally made his decision.

"This war will be handled by the Anbu and me. You will be responsible for logistical support."

President Sayo immediately rose to her feet. "Your Majesty, we know you are powerful, but you are not invincible. The Land of Fire has Naruto Namikaze, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Are you absolutely certain you can defeat him?"

Shiraishi Yoshijo said with a hint of helplessness, "To be honest, that guy Naruto may not be very bright, but he is probably stronger than me."

Sayo rolled her eyes. "Then why take such a risk? At the level of strength you and Naruto possess, even though the Anbu are all experts, they are not qualified to interfere in a battle between the two of you."

"Moreover, understand your position clearly. You are not only the Emperor of Peach Country, but also the crucial link maintaining the relationship between Peach Country and the three nations of the Land of Water, the Land of Bears, and Rōran. If anything happens to you, Peach Country will not merely lose its emperor.