Jiraiya and Orochimaru had kept their conversation very quiet, but everyone present was a Konoha expert, and quite a few had heard the news Jiraiya had mentioned—including Danzo.
"How is that possible?" Shimura Danzō said, his face full of disbelief. His expression shifted several times as he was secretly shocked.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had also heard his students' exchange, so he stopped trying to bait Shimura Danzō. He coughed and cleared his throat. "There's no need to worry about the Jinchuriki. He's in a very safe place right now. If necessary, I'll send him out."
"Sunagakure has declared war. Starting now, Konoha is entering a state of war. Nara Lukin, organize the village's wartime supplies, and submit a request to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire for additional funding."
"Orochimaru, take command of an army and head to the border between the Land of Rain and the Land of Fire. Be ready for a possible attack from Iwagakure."
"Jiraiya, you'll also take command of an army. Go to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Hot Water, and monitor Kumogakure's movements."
"I'll arrange your subordinates later. Go prepare for now."
"As for Sunagakure, I plan to appoint Hatake Sakumo as commander of the front. Yan, go assist him."
At the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to Mitokado Homura, seated beside him.
"Understood." Mitokado Homura simply nodded and accepted the assignment.
Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly began assigning personnel to the various battle zones. Nearly everyone there, at every level, was given a post. Shimura Danzō was the only one who received nothing.
The meeting continued from noon until nightfall. It was only when the full moon hung high overhead that the war council finally adjourned. Having failed to get anything out of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzō had no choice but