"Lord Hokage, our men have uncovered important information. The four great nations have joined forces! They're going to attack us," an ANBU member reported.
"What?! Say that again!" The Hokage immediately rose to his feet.
"The four great nations have joined forces and launched the Fourth Shinobi World War. Their target is our Land of Fire," the ANBU member continued.
"Quickly recall all Konoha ninja and summon every ninja in the village of chunin rank or above to assemble at once," the Third Hokage said tensely.
"Why isn't Uchiha Jin here yet?" the Third Hokage asked over his shoulder.
"I'm here! What happened? Why are there so many people?" Jin said as he ate grilled meat.
"I still underestimated the Land of Lightning. The four great nations have joined forces to attack the Land of Fire!" the Third Hokage said angrily.
"Which nation's ninja am I intercepting?" Jin asked directly.
The Hokage paused, then said, "Choose for yourself. Other than the relatively weak Land of Wind, you can only choose between the Land of Lightning, the Land of Earth, and the Land of Water. The Land of Lightning is the strongest, followed by the Land of Earth, while the Land of Water is the weakest."
"Since this started because of me, I'll choose the Land of Lightning. I'll head for the border between our two nations immediately. Also, prepare fifty Konoha ninja forehead protectors for me. I'm mobilizing the entire clan! Leave the other two nations to yourselves. And help me pass a message to the Raikage: I was bored out of my mind, and he went and found me some entertainment. Thank him for me," Jin said happily.
The Third Hokage shook his head helplessly, thinking, What a warmonger! Was my decision really right? "Jiraiya will defend against the