The future is good too.
Not even now.
No matter what happens in Shinobi World, Konoha must occupy a very important position. This not only refers to Konohagakure's own strength, but also refers to its geographical location. Konohagakure is located in the central area of the continent. Once any unrest occurs in the surrounding countries, it may affect Konohagakure.
Therefore, Konohagakure cannot sit idly by any Shinobi World turmoil, not to mention that the news released by Iwagakure and Kirigakure this time also directly involves their Konohagakure Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack four years ago.
The riot that led to the death of Fourth Hokage, who was only a year old, and the death of many Konoha Ninja, was the biggest disaster since the establishment of Konohagakure. This is not to say how many Konoha Ninja were sacrificed in Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack., it's not to say that Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack has brought Konoha to a big crisis. No matter how dangerous it is, it can't compare to the Shinobi World dilemma that Konoha had to face after First Hokage and Second Hokage died in the battle.
But it's different from before.
No matter how brutal the Shinobi World War wars were in the past, how difficult the Konoha fights were, and how heavy the price was, Konoha's village has always been harmonious and peaceful, and there has never been any large number of foreign enemies. Invading the territory of Land of Fire, let alone involving Konohagakure itself, in the 48 years before Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack, the people of Konoha had always lived a peaceful and peaceful life.
But Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack made hundreds of thousands of Konoha people truly realize what a tragic war scene is!
Regardless of the number of dead or injured ninjas, there were only a few hundred people.
The number of Konoha people affected is tens of thousands at most.
However, the fear this brought to the people was extraordinary, precisely because the contrast between before and after was too severe, and Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know whether it was intentional or unintentional. Anyway, he concealed Naruto's identity as the son of Fourth Hokage, and instead spread the rumor of the demon fox incarnation throughout the village.
These Konoha people are the ones who resent and reject Naruto one by one.
Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack It can be said that it is engraved in the memory of Konoha people deep in their bones.
Sarutobi Hiruzen and other Konoha F4, let's not talk about how they originally view it, but at least one thing is certain, the four of them also want to get rid of the people behind the scenes and quickly!
Including Danzo, he is the most certain that Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack is the result of the Uchiha Clan's shady operation. The actions of the Uchiha Clan led by Shōji later strengthened the view of Shadow of Konoha.
Now at the moment when Iwagakure and Kirigakure jointly issued this statement.
Danzo instead sneered.
"Rumors, absolute rumors, a traitor to the clan? Humph, after controlling Nine-Tails, go to Kirigakure to control Six-Tails? (Karatachi Yagura and Shōji agreed upon the result. After all, Mizukage was controlled and it hurt Kirigakure's face.) Why didn't they say it was? Where is Uchiha Madara resurrected? In my opinion, this is one of the manifestations of the conspiracy between Iwagakure and Kirigakure, and the evil Uchiha Clan must be here too. He has played a very disgraceful role. I think we must strengthen the defense on the western front. It is best to infiltrate into Land of Grass and take action against Iwagakure in advance to seize the opportunity!"
Konohagakure, Hokage Tower.
It's still the same Konoha F4 people who gather together.
Danzo was leaning on his own wooden cane, with an extremely sinister look in his exposed pupils. He said this in the most ruthless tone. The empty sleeve on the other side showed the gloomy atmosphere of Danzo.
In this life, Uchiha Clan has not been destroyed, and Orochimaru has only defected for a little over three years. Some time ago, he was even busy circling inside Akatsuki, so Danzo will definitely not be able to get an arm full of Sharingan as smoothly as in Original Work. At least it is impossible for now. As for the future, it still depends on Orochimaru!
It is impossible to do this with just Danzo's own Root.
Even though he had secretly researched Wood Release cells and collected some Sharingan of those who died in Uchiha a long time ago, the most important aspect of research still depends on Orochimaru. It is impossible to find a second suitable candidate among Danzo's Root.
And it is also because of his broken arm that Danzo resents Uchiha Clan even more than Original Work. It has reached the point of being completely bewildered. Anyway, whatever Uchiha Clan does is wrong. He has always used the most insidious perspective to infer Uchiha Clan's actions!
Regarding Danzo's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally avoided the important and took the initiative to filter out the part that was too personal. He directly ignored the part in the last half of the sentence that started with Land of Grass and took the initiative to attack Iwagakure.
Just focus on the previous sentence.
"Danzo, do you think this is Uchiha Clan directing and acting in it?"
Mitokado Homura at the side also had the same attitude as Sarutobi Hiruzen, then he frowned slightly and looked at Danzo and said.
"Huh, do you need to guess? It's 100% true, and the target is definitely targeting us Konoha. This so-called Uchiha Obito is just a cover thrown by them. A person who has been dead for six or seven years suddenly resurrects and has the power to control Nine-Tails? Is this possible!?"
Danzo said with a look of disdain and ridicule on his face.
You must know that Minato Namikaze had already shown his extraordinary side as a super genius before Third Shinobi World War. Later, he mastered Flying Thunder God Technique, which no one had learned since Second Hokage died in the battle. Minato completely entered Danzo's eyes. He once tricked Legendary Sannin into joining Root, but only Orochimaru succeeded.
Later, when he saw Minato, Danzo naturally had corresponding thoughts. However, unfortunately with the support of Jiraiya and the fact that he was indeed growing rapidly, Danzo had to give up similar thoughts. Later, when he saw Minato personally leading the team.
There is also the younger generation Uchiha Clan in the team.
Danzo must be focused on, but the result of the attention is that Obito is a special case among the Uchiha Clan. Not to mention the strength, it is just a proper crane tail. In terms of personality, it is completely inconsistent with the style of the Uchiha Clan, and it is not at all similar to the mirror in the early years.
This is a good old guy type of crane tail.
Danzo doesn't look down on Obito at all. Now you say that such a good old man can turn on Mangekyō Sharingan after being resurrected, and can control Nine-Tails to cause trouble.
'Do you really think that we Konoha are all fools?? '
This is Danzo's truest thought when he heard the news.
Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Sarutobi Hiruzen also have similar ideas, but they are not as direct and extreme as Danzo, and there is still a little doubt, that is, on Kirigakure!
"Indeed, the credibility of this news is too low. I have met this person Uchiha Obito several times. In Team Minato, he was a pure good man, and the news of his death in battle was Kakashi personally brought it back to life, and it is unbelievable to be resurrected, or to escape from death. It is really impossible for this Obito to have a Dōjutsu Power that is comparable to Madara!"
Utatane Koharu on the side also shook his head slightly and said.
They who are not Uchiha cannot tell the difference between Mangekyo and Dōjutsu Power. They are not really clear about the extent to which Mangekyō Sharingan can affect Tailed Beast. They only rely on their own experience and direct judgment to make judgments.
"But Kirigakure is indeed a contradiction. Can't Kirigakure really be cooperating with Iwagakure? I can't see any rationality in it!"
Mitokado Homura After pondering for a while, he still frowned and said.
After eliminating the correct answer in the first place, no matter which possibility is considered later, on the seemingly reasonable surface, you can still feel some sense of violation. The most important point is that in the past few years, there is no information that there is any connection between Kirigakure and Iwagakure?
How come these suddenly connected directly!?
"What's so contradictory about this? Four Great Nations is always thinking about taking away the interests of our Konoha. It must be the result of what we did to Iwagakure and Kumogakure before.'s concession and the successive fall of Land of Grass and Land of Hot Springs made Kirigakure see an opportunity to take advantage of it. In Second Shinobi World War, Whirlpool Country The fall of Kirigakure is the most important step for Kirigakure to set foot on the mainland. Now Kirigakure must be eyeing Land of Waves, where is the most Land of Water to invade us The best pedal in Land of Fire's territory, once Kirigakure can seize it and build it as an offensive bridgehead for his own Ninja Village, he will be able to penetrate our Land of Fire territory at will!"
"By that time, our defense along the southeast coast will definitely be exhausted. Therefore, I suggest that we should take action first. At least Land of Waves should be completely included in our sphere of influence and establish the first island defense chain! Kiri Ninja The s are completely blocked from the mainland, so it will be difficult for their logistics to keep up. The defensive pressure along the southeast coast can be greatly reduced, and we Konoha can be in a free situation where we can attack and defend!"
You really can't say that Danzo is really an idiot, although he completely misguessed Kirigakure's attitude and intentions, thinking that he had captured the psychology of Karatachi Yagura, Fourth Mizukage, and Kiri Ninja!
Especially when combined with the offensive performance of Kiri Ninja in Third Shinobi World War.
Danzo really feels that his guess is completely correct.
But even if he guessed completely wrong, the strategy he mentioned this time is really the best strategy from the perspective of defending Kiri Ninja. In the period when Whirlpool Country still existed, and Uzushio Village and Konoha had the most determined Alliance Treaty, Konoha really didn't need to worry too much. For the defense of the eastern front, Uzumaki Clan can serve as the first line of defense for Konoha, but the subsequent destruction of Whirlpool Country and the destruction of the Uzumaki Clan allowed Kirigakure's power to touch the coast of the mainland. The later period of Second Shinobi World War and Third Shinobi World War are the best proof.
Judging from the current situation of Konoha.
Relying on Land of Waves to establish the first island defense chain is indeed the best choice. It can achieve the best defense effect at the minimum cost. At the worst, it can also serve as an early warning. Even if it is broken through by the Kiri Ninjas, it can give the Konoha Ninjas on the mainland more time to prepare for war.
From the most objective perspective, Danzo's suggestion is really a strategic approach that is in line with Konoha's interests.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura on the side were slightly startled, and after thinking for a moment, they each nodded slightly in agreement.
Indeed, if Iwagakure and Kirigakure really unite, Kirigakure's intention must be the same as in Third Shinobi World War, aiming at Land of Waves, just like their Land of Water's unique geographical advantage uses the sea to block enemy invasion. This vast sea also brings great disadvantages to Kiri Ninja's landing war. Logistics supply is a long-standing problem. Once there is no stable bridgehead on the front line, it will be difficult for you to even place the wounded.
Again, of course there is no problem with the logistics of a small-scale elite raid, but if it involves a large-scale national war between legions, it will be a very serious problem if the logistics supply line for thousands or tens of thousands of ninjas can be stably guaranteed!
Third Shinobi World War li.
Kirigakure failed to land and was forced to retreat, partly due to logistical effects. The village could not bear the consumption of thousands of Kiri Ninja on the front line. Food alone was a big item, as well as medical supplies, military equipment and other supplies.
It can be said that if Five Great Shinobi Villages mobilizes a war of the same level, Kirigakure will definitely consume more materials than Five Great Shinobi Villages.
Although it will not reach the exaggeration level of two or three times, even if it is only an increase of 30 to 40%, it is enough to make Kirigakure feel painful.
Therefore, it is particularly important to seize a bridgehead!
From a geographical point of view.
Although Tea Country and Spring Country in the south are not impossible, they are too biased. If the goal is to set the fertile soil of Land of Fire and focus on Konohagakure, Land of Waves is the best target!
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu also agree with this judgment.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, we can leave aside other aspects for now, but when it comes to the alliance between Iwagakure and Kirigakure, I think Danzo's inference is reasonable. Do you think we should make some arrangements in advance? With Land of Waves, I also think it would be more appropriate to prepare for defense in advance!"
Mitokado Homura looked at Third Hokage who seemed to be still deep in thought in the first position, and asked in a questioning tone.
It had only been a few months since the previous collision of Three Great Shinobi Villages.
Although according to common sense, there is a high probability that it can calm down for a while, the friction between the ninja villages really cannot be predicted according to common sense. Who knows if people will have a reverse thinking?
The most important point is that Kirigakure has been too quiet since the end of Third Shinobi World War. Whether it is the friction between clouds and trees, the collision of rocks and sand, or the most intense three-village battle, Kirigakure has always been a spectator!
Without knowing the inside story.
It's hard not to make people wonder if Kirigakure is plotting something. In Third Shinobi World War, Sunagakure surrendered suddenly, Kumogakure almost stopped fighting, and Iwagakure also took the initiative to attack Konoha after being repelled by Konoha.
And a little further, Second Mizukage must share life and death with Second Tsuchikage because of the trophies, forcing Second Tsuchikage Mu, who is considered the representative of calmness and calmness in Five Great Shinobi Villages's previous movies, to die directly with him. It can be seen that the leader of this ninja village really cannot use common sense to judge!
Maybe he is a war madman who is even more violent than Raikage of previous generations of Kumogakure. I don't know for sure. Mitokado Homura really feels that it is safest to take precautions in advance. As for Land of Waves's opinion?
Sorry, what is that?
In the face of the overall interests and righteousness of Konoha and Land of Fire, any other issues are trivial!
"No, there is no need to be so nervous about Land of Waves for the time being. We also need to pay attention to the diplomatic impact. We can slightly strengthen the alert on the eastern front, but I think the most important thing is to find out what happened between Iwagakure and Kirigakure. This is the key point. Danzo does have a certain truth, but in the end we have to return to the problem itself, rather than actively creating problems. It is not easy to ease the relationship. We can no longer actively provoke others."
Sarutobi Hiruzen After pondering for a while, he nodded first, then shook his head and said.
Sarutobi Hiruzen did agree with part of Danzo's judgment, especially when it came to Kirigakure, but Sarutobi Hiruzen took the initiative to ignore the latter half of it. When the three villages collided before, Sarutobi Hiruzen tolerated it again and again.
It makes no sense to take the initiative to cause trouble in this period of peace. Anyway, Sarutobi Hiruzen's governing philosophy after entering his old age is to ensure the stability of the political situation as much as possible. As long as it does not involve the core interests and the justice of the village, he can give in and endure.
Even though he had known Sarutobi Hiruzen's character for a long time, he had been refuted with similar opinions time and time again. He also knew that in this situation, his best friend Hokage could not really listen to his opinions, but in the end, Danzo was still angry.
You really have to stay cowardly for the rest of your life!
It must be said that the friendship between Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen is real, but the murderous intention towards Sarutobi Hiruzen at a certain moment is also real!
In his opinion, the existence of Sarutobi Hiruzen hindered his ambition and the justice of the village. If it were not for the lack of ability and opportunities, Danzo really wanted to kill Sarutobi Hiruzen, and he had taken action as early as three years ago.
It can only be said that for Danzo, you cannot say that all his ideas, policies, and strategies are wrong. Some of his ideas, policies, and strategies are indeed very reasonable and worth learning from, but his biggest problem is that he is too stubborn!
Perhaps when he was young, he was just more radical and impulsive. In middle age, or even in old age, Danzo has fallen into a hopeless state of confusion. Under this mode, Danzo will not and cannot recognize the opinions of anyone else except his own. It is right for others to agree and recognize him, but it is wrong for others to refute him!
Including Sarutobi Hiruzen, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, these three former close friends.
"Well, it's really best to be cautious."
"We still need to collect more information!"
As Danzo expected, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, who had thought he was right before, turned around and agreed with Sarutobi Hiruzen's opinion when Sarutobi Hiruzen finished speaking. This scene has been played out countless times in this office over the past few decades!
"It's okay to be more prudent. Then I suggest that my Root go to Land of Water for reconnaissance first, and also include the pre-defense at Land of Waves. I think there should be at least some preparations first. You should have no objection to this, Hiruzen Sarutobi!"
Danzo took a deep breath and forced down his anger.
The words spoken word for word.
First, Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned, and then looked at Danzo's appearance. After thinking about it for a while, he nodded lightly and said, "Well, I'll leave it to you to take charge."
I have to say.
Among the countless mistakes Sarutobi Hiruzen made.
The biggest mistake is to indulge Danzo again and again.
Including the previously banned command authority of Root, only a few months later, just after the New Year, it returned to the hands of Danzo.
It can only be said that Sarutobi Hiruzen really sticks to the matter of Danzo. He always feels that what his close friend does is just slightly inconsistent with his own ideas and is generally for the benefit of Konoha.
You must know that even the assassination of Hokage can be let go.
Really compared with what Danzo has done, any rebellious ninja in the ninja village will feel ashamed!
That is Sarutobi Hiruzen!
No other character in Five Great Shinobi Villages would be able to let Danzo go. Killing him and then imprisoning him for life would be the most merciful thing to do out of love. How could Danzo still be one of Konoha High Command like Sarutobi Hiruzen, leading Root who has two to three hundred elites!
"You don't need to worry about this. I will definitely bring back more accurate information. When the time comes Hiruzen Sarutobi, I hope you won't hesitate at the critical moment!"
Danzo stood up, with a familiar sinister look, snorted coldly, turned around and strode out of the office.
After seeing Danzo's behavior.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's slightly hanging heart was relieved. Well, this is what the Danzo he is familiar with should look like.
It's just that Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't notice it.
When Danzo turned his back to the three of them, Shadow of Konoha also showed an extremely ruthless color in his pupils.
'Hiruzen Sarutobi If you are still so stubborn, then don't blame me for being cruel, Uchiha, Orochimaru, Akatsuki, and the so-called Obito, right? Let me use you as my pawns to achieve great things, and let me make good use of them! '
Danzo was thinking fiercely in his heart.
Danzo, who is still closely connected with Orochimaru, has more information than Sarutobi Hiruzen, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu.
After all, Orochimaru still needs a steady stream of supplies and some important research materials from Danzo.
So, some requirements for Danzo.
As long as it does not involve issues of core interests.
Orochimaru generally won't refuse.