"Vengeance and Protection": The Second Ninja World War Begins!

Hatake Sakumo gazed into the distance, his eyes steady as stone. "That's right. Konoha's honor comes before everything else. The Hidden Stone Village's sneak attack was only the beginning—the first drop of rain before a storm. There may be an even more sinister plot behind it. We must stay vigilant and strengthen ourselves. While I'm in the Land of Iron, I'll keep an eye out for any relevant intelligence."

"If you encounter anyone suspicious out there, don't act rashly," Hyuga Mina urged, her face full of concern. "Those Hidden Stone ninja are experts at concealing themselves and launching surprise attacks. Please take care of yourself."

"I understand, Mina. After I leave, talk with the other Konoha Ninja as much as you can. Work together to face whatever danger comes. Only by standing united can Konoha endure these troubled times," Hatake Sakumo said gravely.

"All right. Come back as soon as you can. Konoha needs us now. We've already lost our captain. We can't let another comrade come to harm." A fierce resolve shone in Hyuga Mina's eyes, like a flame burning to protect Konoha.

Inside Konoha's office, the atmosphere was heavy.

"At this Jonin meeting, we will announce our decision to fight the Hidden Stone Village in the Second Ninja World War," Uchiha Inabi said. Anger burned in his eyes, and every word rang with conviction.

"Hmph! They've grown far too arrogant. This is outright bullying! Do they think they can provoke Konoha at will? We'll show them what we're capable of!" Hyuga Yangyan declared. As the new head of the Hyuga Clan, he had reached Quasi-Shadow level, and his words carried the full weight of his authority.

"Exactly! This time, we'll make them see Konoha's strength. They dare set their sights on the Land of Fire's territory under Konoha's