Genin Kosuke

Qingcheng arranged for Kakashi to be stationed at the Hokage Building, keeping a close eye on those short bandits and those Mountain Barbarians."

Kakashi nodded and said respectfully, "Fifth Hokage, I will keep an eye on both the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Stone Village, and I will also increase the border troops along these two borders to prevent them from entering the Land of Fire."

Qingcheng then assigned Namiashi Raidō, Chōza Akimichi, and Genma Shiranui, three people skilled in the Flying Thunder God Technique, to simultaneously travel to the borders of the Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth, carrying their own Flying Thunder God Kunai, so that in case of any change in circumstances, he could immediately return from the border of Hidden Mist Village."

Upon hearing the Fifth Hokage's order, Namiashi Raidō and the others stood up and respectfully replied, "Understood, Fifth Hokage. We will mark the route so you can find the coordinates of the Flying Thunder God Technique."

Qingcheng originally planned to send only a thousand Jonin, but too many people have joined. Even the ninjas from other departments are preparing to participate in the great battle, raising their hands to sign up.

Qingcheng then instructed Kakashi to arrange for fifty Elite Jonin be selected, rather than all of them. He also ordered the other Konoha Ninja to prepare and head to the borders of the Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth. "If they don't fight, that's fine. If they do fight, then we'll start the war immediately."

Qingcheng then instructed the head of the equipment department to take out all the ninja tools, Explosive Tag, Shuriken and distribute them to the Jonin of each Konoha, so that everyone could fight a well-funded battle."

Just then, the Hokage's Office was pushed open again. An old man, carrying a pot on his back, slowly walked into the office and said with a serious expression, "Fifth Hokage, I also want to participate in this battle. Although my strength is humble, I also want to do my part for Konoha."

A group of Anbu Ninja, members of the Police Force, a large group of Konoha Jonin, and heads of various clans suddenly watched as the door to the Hokage's Office was pushed open, and then an aged voice rang out, "

Some of the Jonin, upon hearing this, looked directly at the old man and said with disdain, "Genin Kosuke, this is a meeting of Elite Jonin. You, a Genin, suddenly barging in—are you trying to overstep your bounds?"

The Police Force personnel all stared at Kosuke with serious expressions as he walked into the Hokage's Office carrying a sack on his back, looking like he was taking the blame for the Hokage.

Therefore, the members of the Police Force all looked serious and coldly stared at Kosuke, and some members were even preparing to arrest Maruboshi Kosuke.

Seeing the commotion in the crowd and the Police Force personnel preparing to arrest people, Qingcheng shouted, "Stop! Don't make any rash moves!"

Upon hearing the Fifth Hokage's words, everyone turned serious, stopped what they were doing, and stared blankly at Qingcheng.

Qingcheng shook his head and then shouted, "Everyone, disperse! Go home and see your families, prepare your wills, and the village will prepare the corresponding commission for those who participated in this battle, as a reward for an S-rank Mission."

Qingcheng then spoke to Kakashi, saying, "At the same time, communicate with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire to try and secure funding for this Konoha War. If he refuses, so be it; Konoha can bear it on its own. But don't say that Konoha has ever been heartless towards the Land of Fire."

Kakashi nodded again and said directly, "Understood, Hokage- sama. We will communicate with the Daimyo in a timely manner and try to obtain more war funds."

Qingcheng waved again, signaling everyone to go back first! The Konoha high-ranking officials and Elite Jonin all respectfully greeted, "Hokage, Hokage-sama!"

Then everyone left, except for Shouhon Yihan, Mitokado, and a few others, who remained in the Hokage's Office.

Qingcheng looked at Kosuke again and said seriously, "Genin Kosuke, the Konoha of today is not the Konoha of the past. We don't need an old man in his sixties to participate in battles. I understand your feelings and your desire to dedicate yourself to the village. But the Konoha of today is completely powerful. This attack on Hidden Mist Village is Konoha's way of intimidating the Shinobi World. If those fools still treat Konoha as a pushover, I will show them what the wrath of thunder and the army of kings are all about."

Kosuke was shocked upon hearing Qingcheng's words, but then excitedly said, "Fifth Hokage, I just saw it! Our Konoha has changed from its former cowardice and is now full of vitality and spirit. But I know that it's not just Konoha that's getting stronger; other ninja villages are getting stronger too. So I want to participate in this battle, to shed my last drop of blood for the village, and to protect those young Jonin. I'm already over sixty years old, and those young people of Konoha are the Future of Konoha. They shouldn't have to sacrifice themselves there."

Kakashi's face darkened upon hearing Kosuke's words, his brows furrowing as he said with a serious expression, "Genin Kosuke, are you criticizing the Hokage's decision to attack the Hidden Mist Village?"

Kosuke immediately shook his head and said with a serious expression, "Assistant Hokage, that's not how it is. I know that once the war starts, people will sacrifice themselves. I want to sacrifice myself for those young Jonin of Konoha. After all, I'm really getting old."

Qingcheng understood Kosuke's meaning: fearing the sacrifices for Konoha would be too great, he wanted to exchange his own life for that of a young Jonin.

Qingcheng shook his head directly and said with a serious expression, "Genin Kosuke, I understand what you mean, but you don't need to worry about that. Konoha will use the least cost to achieve the greatest victory. We will not let Konoha sacrifice a single ninja. All Konoha Ninja are the wealth of our village, and they are the Future of Konoha."

Shouhon Yihan immediately chimed in, "Genin Kosuke, the commander will personally go to the front lines and thoroughly defeat those lazy bums. We'll capture them all and send them to work in Konoha's shady operations, making them work as Konoha, and in my Black Factory making everyday items and Explosive Tag."

Upon hearing Qingcheng's words, Kosuke nodded directly and said earnestly, "I'm old now, and I spend my Tenten working the fields in the countryside of Konoha. I've almost forgotten the Will of Will of Fire, so I want to go to the battlefield to rediscover Will of Fire."

Both Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were very familiar with Kosuke, as they were both students of the Second Hokage. Kosuke had even been disciplined by the Second Hokage using Ninjutsu.

Both men looked serious upon hearing Kosuke's words. Mitokado Homura advised, "Kosuke, you have to accept reality. If Konoha really sends you into battle, it means there are no soldiers left to send. Besides, Konoha is already strong and well-equipped. We should give those young people a chance to train. I have a feeling that this Shinobi World will not be peaceful."

Kosuke nodded, then said seriously, "That's right. I'll stay around the village for now. If needed, I'll be there immediately."