Fierce Debate Between War and Peace

The atmosphere in the Kazekage's office shifted abruptly from shock to a tense, feverish agitation upon learning of Konoha's Nine-Tails Rebellion and the death of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze. Led by Rasa, the war faction—including several high-ranking officials and hawkish elders—made little effort to hide the flames of vengeance and expansion burning in their eyes.

Before long, an emergency high-level meeting was convened. The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, sat at the head of the table. Chiyo, Ebizo—though retired from the front lines, he still attended—Baki, Pakura, and Shaye, who had newly entered the decision-making ranks as head of research and development, were all present.

At the start of the meeting, Rasa set the tone directly. His voice was low and forceful, carrying unquestionable resolve. "You all know Konoha's situation. The Fourth Hokage has fallen, and the Nine-Tails' rampage has inflicted devastating losses upon the village. Their military strength is at an unprecedented low. This is a heaven-sent opportunity for Sunagakure to erase its past humiliation, reclaim the lost land at Kikyō Mountain, and perhaps seize even greater benefits! My proposal is to mobilize our forces at once, march into the Land of Rivers, and point our blades at the Land of Fire!"

His words were like a spark cast onto dry kindling, instantly igniting the emotions of several war-faction leaders.

"Lord Kazekage is wise! The humiliation of Kikyō Mountain is carved into our bones! Now is the time to avenge it!"

"Konoha has bullied us beyond endurance! The massive reparations still weigh us down to this day. This grudge must be repaid!"

"Strike while they're down and finish them! If not now, then when?"

The atmosphere in the conference room rapidly grew heated, and cries for vengeance swelled.

Yet at that moment, a clear, calm, but exceptionally resolute voice rang