Danzo's words are like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart.
Homura and Koharu frowned, obviously weighing this possibility.
Allowing other ninja villages' Tailed Beast tactics to become the norm would be a nightmare for any big country.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of the pipe silently, letting the slightly acrid smoke circulate in his lungs.
Slowly exhaling, the curls of green smoke blurred his expression for a moment, and after the smoke dissipated.
He gently knocked his pipe on the edge of the ashtray, making a crisp "click" sound, attracting everyone's attention.
"Danzo is right," the voice of the third generation Hokage was steady and powerful, echoing in the room.
"Since Hidden Sand Village dares to break the tacit understanding, he will push 'war weapons' like Jinchuriki directly to the front line.
They must have the awareness to bear the corresponding consequences. Let them think that One-Tail can do whatever they want.
Leave whenever you want... Where is the majesty of Leaf Village?"
He paused and glanced at the three consultants, Shinobi Hero's temperament came to his face=.
"So, I took action myself."
"What? Hiruzen, you go in person?!" Utatane Koharu couldn't help but exclaimed, his face full of disapproval and worry.
Hokage goes to the front line in person, and the risk is extremely high. If something goes wrong, the blow to Leaf Village will be devastating.
Mitokado Homura also frowned:
"Hiruzen, this is a serious matter, do you need to reconsider it?
Or send other elite teams to perform beheading or capture missions? It is safer for you to sit in the center."
Shimura Danzō's one eye flashed with a complex light, this was the monkey he was familiar with.
Danzo did not object immediately, but quietly waited for Hiruzen Sarutobi's next words.
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, signaling them to be calm.
"It is precisely because of the seriousness of the matter that I need to go there in person."
His tone was calm and heavy.
"Capturing or sealing One-Tail Jinchuriki is no easy task.
You know the power of Tailed Beast, let alone in enemy territory.
Faced with the obstruction of Hidden Sand Village's entire army, the chances of an ordinary team's success are slim.
On the contrary, it may alert the enemy or cause unnecessary heavy casualties."
He stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the dark night, as if he could see through the distance the scorched earth on the Land of Wind front line.
"But right now, it is an excellent opportunity and the most suitable time."
He turned around, his eyes burning.
"Tsunade and Hatake Sakumo are on the front line, and they know the situation best.
The strength is enough to contain or even suppress the high-end combat power of Hidden Sand Village.
With them supporting and creating opportunities, I can then use targeted Sealing Technique or capture...
The likelihood of success will be greatly increased."
"This time we just need to capture One-Tail, or at least severely damage and seal its ability to participate in the war in a short period of time.
Use this Thunderbolt method to completely end the war on this front Land of Wind, and declare to the entire Ninja World--
Using Tailed Beast to deal with Leaf Village will require a price they cannot bear!
This is the most powerful counterattack and the most effective deterrent!"
The office fell into silence again, with only the occasional crackle of the lights.
Homura and Koharu looked at each other, seemingly reassessing the feasibility and necessity of this plan.
Danzo remained silent, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the top of the cane, and the light deep in his one eye was dim and unclear.
After a moment of silence.
Surprisingly, the first person to express his stance was Shimura Danzō.
The one eye took a deep look at Hiruzen Sarutobi, nodded slowly, and showed a bit of the usual tit-for-tat:
"... Now that you've made up your mind, you think this is the best strategy.
Then, Gen will cooperate with necessary rear intelligence and support.
Make sure that there are no loopholes in the village's basic stability and intelligence network while you are away."
This is almost a rare public support for Danzo.
Perhaps in his opinion, using Thunderbolt means to eliminate the signs of the spread of Tailed Beast tactics.
Its importance is enough to temporarily suppress internal differences in line.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu both expressed their stance when they saw Danzo, and Hiruzen Sarutobi looked determined.
After exchanging glances with each other, they finally nodded slowly.
"Hiruzen, be careful. Your safety is related to the foundation of the entire Leaf Village." Homura warned in a deep voice.
"I understand." Hiruzen Sarutobi sat back in his seat, his eyes were different, it was Shinobi Hero's decision.
"Then, from now on, notify the heads of the major families, squad leaders Jonin Corps, ANBU and the heads of the logistics departments.
One hour later, emergency combat meeting in Hokage Building top-floor conference room."
The order was issued, the entire Konoha, this sophisticated and huge war machine.
Instantly switched to the most efficient combat readiness state.
Under the night, Leaf Village was not asleep. Figures left quietly from home, training ground, and work.
Gathering towards Hokage Building, the atmosphere in the brightly lit conference room was solemn.
Hiruzen Sarutobi explained the situation and his decision in a concise and concise manner.
The heads of various clans and department heads finalized all the details such as personnel transfer, material allocation, communication support, and rear defense.
ANBU is mobilized frequently, some elites will accompany the guards, and some will strengthen security in the village and at the border.
The Medical Department, Sealing Squad, Tactical Support Team... each department urgently mobilized the most capable manpower.
In less than three hours, a medium-sized but definitely elite force was formed.
Already ready outside the main entrance of Leaf Village.
There are about three hundred people in total, and the proportion of Jonin far exceeds that of conventional troops.
Covers various aspects such as perception, attack, defense, medical treatment, seals, traps, etc.
To ensure the ability to cope with various complex situations.
Everyone traveled lightly, carrying only the most necessary equipment and a few days' emergency rations.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had already changed out of the Hokage robe and put on a black combat vest, carrying a huge scroll on his back.
He stood at the front of the team, with the moonlight shining on him, and his figure looked even more calm as a mountain, with the air of a master.
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around, faced his subordinates who were ready to go, raised his arm, and waved forward.
"Go"