War Council of the Jonin

Konoha

Hokage Building

In the Jonin Conference Room, Uchiha Nara led a large group of Uchiha Jonin their seats. He glanced Jonin the Sarutobi Clan Jonin not far away.

After the Ninja War ended, Konoha suffered many casualties among its Jonin, so the promotion requirements were relaxed somewhat. However, the promotion of Uchiha Jonin was somewhat delayed, while the promotion of Sarutobi Jonin was very rapid. At a previous Jonin meeting, Naraku had counted Sarutobi Jonin, and there were twelve of them. In just a few years, Sarutobi now has twenty Jonin sitting together.

"My Uchiha's Jonin promotion is in the works, with official documents to be issued soon. Did they skip the proper procedures and promote their Sarutobi Clan's Jonin directly?"

Naraku Jonin the number of the Sarutobi Clan and gained a new understanding of Sarutobi Hiruzen's lies.

After the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, saw that the Jonin below had all taken their seats, he gave a wink to Mitokado Homura beside him. Mitokado Homura understood and said:

"Thanks to everyone's bravery and dedication, the conflict between Hidden Mist and Hidden Sand has been quelled. Without your contributions, there would be no peace in Konoha."

Currently, the Iwagakure Village (Iwagakure) and the Kumogakure) in the northwest and northeast are still at war with our Konoha. The casualties among Konoha Ninja are shocking and devastating.

This is truly heartbreaking. For the sake of peace, I have initiated peace negotiations with Iwagakure. We have now reached some mutual understanding and would like to hear the opinions and views of all the Jonin."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked down at the Jonin below. Of the Jonin were previously registered, only 170 had come. Many of them were newly recruited and barely promoted, and their strength was not as reliable as that of the veteran Jonin. He sighed slightly in his heart.

"We can't continue fighting. Both groups of my students have already fallen on the battlefield..."

"My family, my son, all perished in the battles of Hidden Sand..."

Upon hearing Mitokado Homura's suggestion, the Jonin the audience began to discuss it, and the noise in the arena grew somewhat loud.

"As expected, it's about peace talks."

Upon hearing Mitokado Homura's words, Naraku understood.

Three of Konoha's four high-ranking officials arrived. Konoha Jonin many casualties in the Ninja War, but they were also promoted very quickly.

The number of Jonin present was roughly Jonin 170 to 180, and with the addition of some Jonin from the Northwest and Northeast Stronghold, it might be close to 250.

Of the fifty Jonin positions Jonin the Uchiha Clan, only thirty-seven were present. Jonin Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed to be delaying the promotion of many Uchiha who had died on the battlefield.

Among the four high-ranking officials, the Hokage, who assisted Shimura Danzō Shinobi World War, hiding underground and not showing his face for a long time.

A Jonin stood up, trembling all over. Hearing the numerous voices of peace talks nearby, he finally lost his temper, his eyes turning bloodshot as he roared in fury:

"How can we negotiate peace! My parents, wife, and children all died on the battlefield! To just negotiate peace like this, my loved ones! What was the meaning of their sacrifice?! What was the meaning of their sacrifice?!"

The Jonin stopped and looked at the Jonin with many scars on his face and bandages wrapped around his body.

As this Jonin, who opposed the peace talks, Jonin temper and roared in anger, more Konoha Jonin stood up.

"We will never accept peace negotiations! We will make Iwagakure pay the price!"

"Why have we been on the defensive all this time? Why don't we organize an attack on the Land of Earth?!"

"We must make Iwagakure experience the same pain as us!"

"Lord Yan! I hope you will not discuss peace negotiations! We absolutely will not accept any Iwagakure!"

"I will never accept peace negotiations unless I die! Iwagakure must be wiped out!"

"We will never accept Iwagakure negotiations with Iwagakure!"

"Disgrace! Utter disgrace! Disgrace!"

Those who previously supported peace talks were all from the front ranks; it seems some ninja clans were speaking out, trying to influence the thoughts of the Jonin.

The real Konoha Jonin, or Jonin small clans, and members of small factions, all stood up. Some had sad faces, some had sorrowful expressions, and many more had bloodshot eyes and roared hoarsely.

On the Iwagakure Battlefield, Uchiha Fugaku's forces lost over six hundred clan ninja. Needless to say, the casualties among other ninja forces were even more severe...

Listening to the words of the people below and observing their expressions, the three high-ranking officials couldn't help but have second thoughts.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu glanced at the Third Hokage. Mitokado Homura's words were merely on behalf of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was in a very agitated mood. He held his pipe in his mouth, exhaled a smoke ring, and glanced at Utatane Koharu.

Utatane Koharu and Sarutobi Hiruzen exchanged a glance, and Koharu sighed inwardly, muttering softly:

"Gentlemen, Jonin calm down. We are merely discussing peace solutions. The sacrifices of the ninjas were certainly not in vain, and all compensation will be provided. Please remain calm."

The excited Jonin only thirty or forty, nearly a quarter of the total. Many other Jonin remained silent, but they did not refute those who opposed the peace talks.

"Lord Yan, Lord Koharu, you can make the decision on the peace negotiations, but may I ask how much compensation Iwagakure will pay in reparations?"

Furthermore, my comrade has already sacrificed his life on the battlefield, but his family is suffering from hunger.

The relief funds have not yet been distributed to his family. Lord Hokage, why is the compensation being delayed?

A Jonin stood up and said expressionlessly, seemingly having no objection to the peace talks. However, he wanted to ask the Hokage about the compensation and funding.

"Tetto Jonin, the village's finances are currently facing some difficulties, but the compensation will definitely be paid; I guarantee that."

The higher-ups memorized the names of all the Jonin Konoha, and upon hearing this Jonin's words, Utatane Koharu responded seriously to reassure him.

The Jonin named Tetto, after hearing Utatane Koharu's words, stopped questioning and sat down.

The higher-ups have controlled Konoha for a long time, and their rule over the Konoha is very solid. The Jonin have raised questions, but as long as the higher-ups provide a solution, they can usually Jonin's objections.

Although the higher-ups have limited integrity, they maintain a supportive and open attitude towards Konoha's smaller ninja clans and commoner Jonin.

The combined strength of ordinary Jonin and small ninja clans is limited. As long as the demands of these smaller groups are not too outrageous, they should be given more respect and support.

"Konoha can no longer continue fighting. The villagers have already sacrificed too much for the ninja war. If possible, we hope to restore peace and stability as soon as possible."

There were those who opposed peace talks, and naturally there were those who supported them. One of the Jonin a compassionate heart, stood up and supported the peace talks.

"We can't let our comrades' sacrifices go to waste; let the children grow up normally!"

"If the state of war ends, I think this is the meaning of our comrades' sacrifice."

With one Jonin strongly supporting peace talks Jonin the lead, many other Jonin who also supported peace talks stepped Jonin.

"No! We must never negotiate peace!"

"You cowards!"

"Shame!"

"How could this be! How could this be!"

Those opposed to the peace talks pointed at those who supported them and began hurling insults, escalating the argument in the meeting room.

Sarutobi Hiruzen breathed a slight sigh of relief. Negotiating peace against everyone's wishes was something even the Third Hokage wouldn't want to do so so rashly.

Even though the peace talks were for the sake of Konoha, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't dare to take a too forceful stance. Now, hearing the Jonin who supported the peace talks voice their opinions, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt more confident and said in a deep voice:

"Konoha can no longer fight. The sacrifice of our comrades was to protect the peace of Konoha. If there is a better way to maintain peace without bloodshed, I, as the Hokage, will certainly support it."

The negotiations with Iwagakure have yielded results; Iwagakure has agreed to make peace with Konoha and restore normal diplomatic relations. I agree with this.

"It was my fault as Hokage that Konoha suffered such severe losses. I apologize."

After Sarutobi Hiruzen up and finished speaking, he bowed to the Jonin in the audience and continued:

"If you must hate, then hate me. The losses suffered by Konoha are entirely my fault. Therefore, I will resign and step down. Let everyone elect the Fourth Hokage to continue protecting the village."

The Third Hokage's original words utterly annihilated many Jonin who opposed the peace talks, some even displaying ferocious expressions.

At this moment, with the Third Hokage's resignation and taking full responsibility for the mistakes, some of his former opponents wept bitterly, some looked relieved, and some were stunned, but no one blamed the Third Hokage.