"Then let's discuss the choice of commander."
The moment Hiruzen Sarutobi said this, the entire conference room fell silent.
Some people looked toward Yushu, while others looked at Hiashi. Of course, a few also turned their gaze toward Shibi and the others.
No one spoke. They merely looked at the candidates they thought might be suitable.
Watching everyone's gazes, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a pang of disappointment despite having already settled the matter with Yushu in private.
Not a single person had paid any attention to the Sarutobi Clan jonin present.
Ever since the Sannin had left one after another and Minato had died in battle, none of his own people had been able to shoulder such heavy responsibilities.
Although the Sarutobi Clan had grown considerably under his leadership over the years and possessed many ninja, there were few truly outstanding ones. Even Asuma, the only one with some ability, had left him.
When it truly came to a critical moment like this, he could still only rely on the ninja clans.
Helpless, Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Yushu, signaling that it was his turn.
Yushu did not hesitate in the slightest. He rose directly from his seat and activated his Mangekyō Sharingan, fully revealing his imposing presence.
Since it was not directed at anyone in particular, everyone merely felt an overwhelming and unmatched pressure. They did not feel any actual discomfort.
"Lord Hokage, I, Uchiha Yushu, nominate myself as the supreme commander of the war against Kirigakure!"
Everyone simply watched Yushu, who had become the center of attention, and began considering the advantages and disadvantages of having him serve as commander.
The advantages were obvious. First, he was powerful. If a commander was not strong enough to convince powerful subordinates, it would be easy for orders to never leave the command