Have you ever been Hokage? And you dare talk about the Will of Fire!

In the Konoha Year 32, the scorching summer heat enveloped Konoha in layers of green. The blazing sun hung high in the sky, cicadas chirped incessantly, and hot winds swept through the streets carrying the fragrance of leaves. The entire Konoha presented a peaceful and tranquil scene.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the Hokage Building office was as heavy as the dead of winter.

Inside the enormous room, all of Konoha's top officials were seated.

Shimura Danzō in dark, tight-fitting clothes, had a cold and solemn expression, exuding an aura that kept people at a distance; Hiruzen Sarutobi sat to one side, his expression gentle but his brows furrowed, his eyes full of seriousness.

Shikata Nara sat in the corner, deep in thought, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura both looked worried and restless.

The Three Great Elders also sat in a row, their expressions solemn, without uttering a word.

The most eye-catching thing on the office desk is the Sannin in the prime of their youth.

Now in her early twenties, Tsunade has long since shed her former naivety. She is now tall and slender, with dazzling golden hair cascading down her back. She has bright eyes, white teeth, and fair, radiant skin. Wearing the Konoha Jonin, she exudes youthful beauty.

She was known for her fiery temper, and at this moment, her fists were clenched, her brows furrowed with extreme anger, and her aura was sharp and intimidating.

Jiraiya, who was Jiraiya in his early twenties, had long since shed his youthful exuberance. He stood tall and straight, his white hair falling naturally, his eyes filled with arrogance and cheerfulness. However, his face was no longer the usual playful smile; instead, it was filled with righteous indignation.

Of the three, Orochimaru was the most composed and calm. He had fair skin, long and deep eyes, and an indifferent yet gentle expression. He seemed nonchalant, but a faint chill was hidden deep in his pupils.

The entire Meeting Room fell silent for a moment because of the incident in the Land of Whirlpools.

After a long silence, Tsunade finally couldn't hold back any longer, and her clear but angry voice suddenly rang out. "Lord Hokage!"

Her gaze burned as she stared intently at Kagami Uchiha, her words resounding with grief and indignation. "The destruction of the Land of Whirlpools cannot end here! The Uzumaki Clan is the ancestral blood ally of Konoha, and it is also the hometown of Grandma Mito. Those who died were all her closest relatives!"

"The Uzumaki Clan has always been kind to others, never seeking conflict, and has never actively provoked trouble."

"Is it simply because their generations of research into Sealing Technique can subdue Tailed Beast that they were coveted by other Ninja Village, who then united to destroy them?"

"Those nations and Ninja Village that participated in the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools, those with wolfish ambitions, brazenly launched a war of annihilation! We, Konoha, must send troops to avenge this blood feud for the Land of Whirlpools!"

No sooner had Jiraiya chimed in, "That's right, Lord Hokage, these bastards are going too far!"

"The Land of Whirlpools is an ally of Konoha. The actions of the Three Great Shinobi Villages and those small countries are clearly disregarding Konoha and deliberately disrupting the Peace in the Shinobi World. If we swallow this insult, who in this vast Shinobi World will still respect Konoha in the future?"

"If the leader doesn't step up now, who will dare to befriend Konoha in the future?"

The two spoke in turn, their words passionate and inspiring.

In an instant, everyone in the office was filled with a fighting spirit.

"Well said! Those damned bastards dared to treat our Konoha Blood Alliance like this! I absolutely cannot bear it! Lord Hokage, if the village has any concerns, I am willing to lead the Senju clan to another country to avenge this deep-seated hatred!" The Senju Bu, who had been sitting upright, immediately stood up and spoke with indignation.

"Hmph! Mirror! Although I am a member of the Uchiha Clan, I cannot tolerate other Ninja Village humiliating Konoha! If you don't agree, I will immediately go back and gather my clansmen to fight alongside the Senju!" Uchiha Setsuna, moved by the situation, chimed in.

What the hell? Don't they know that the current Konoha village Uchiha clan?

Do those barbarians from a few remote mountain gullies dare to provoke the tiger?

He's asking for it! He deserves to die!

Tokuma Hyuga on the far side, was about to speak, but when he saw Uchiha Setsuna's warning look, he immediately shut up, shrank back, and remained silent.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi had remained silent until now, sighed softly, his tone heavy, and slowly began to advise, "Tsunade, Jiraiya, please calm down."

He then looked at the Three Great Elders and said with a sigh, "Gentlemen, war must not be fought rashly. Konoha has finally achieved peace and stability for many years, and the people live in peace and contentment. This peace is hard-won. If we rashly start a war, the flames of war will spread, and the village's peaceful situation of so many years will be reduced to ashes. Many young ninjas will die, and the village will pay a heavy price."

"The Land of Whirlpools has been destroyed, and the matter is settled. What's done is done, but fortunately, we have not been entirely without merit."

"Initially, we took in dozens of young orphans from the Land of Whirlpools. Later, Danzo his men to the Land of Whirlpools, forcefully suppressed the Three Great Shinobi Villages, and rescued dozens more elderly and young members of the Land of Whirlpools. Now, nearly a hundred members of the Uzumaki Clan have been settled in Konoha, living peacefully and continuing their bloodline."

At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi paused slightly, then continued, "Peace is hard-won; let us not, in a moment of anger, reignite the flames of war and cause unnecessary casualties! Where the Konoha dance..."

Before she could finish speaking, Tsunade couldn't help but interject, "Teacher Sarutobi, you..."

"Shut up, Hiruzen Sarutobi!" Suddenly, a cold, sharp voice rang out.

Danzo to the side, suddenly turned his head, his eyes cold and sharp, his tone full of rebuke.

"Hiruzen, are you really still Teacher Tobirama's disciple? Are you still Konoha ninja? Do you still have the Will of Fire?"

" With the Land of Whirlpools destroyed and the Three Great Shinobi Villages disregarding Konoha's dignity, how can we simply back down? If word gets out, will Konoha's ninjas still be able to face the Shinobi World?"

"It would be better to burn down Konoha, and then we'll all go down to join our allies. After that, I'll take you to the Pure Land to apologize to our teacher and Lord Hashirama!"

At this point, Danzo briefly, then added insult to injury, "It's a good thing you didn't become Hokage, otherwise, would Konoha have any future?"

"You! Danzo, you've gone too far! I was only doing this for the good of the village, and you're slandering me like this! I..." Hiruzen Sarutobi, unable to maintain his composure after being verbally abused by Danzo, spoke up sharply.

Just then, Uchiha Setsuna spoke up, saying loudly:

"What do you mean, 'you'? Tokuma Hyuga, that coward, has quieted down, and you've popped up again? Besides, were you even Hokage? What right do you have to spout Will of Fire!"

"The Will of Fire is the Hokage's exclusive language, how dare you presume to speak it?"

"Bah! I would rather die than be associated with you, to share a room with you!"

After saying that, he got up and walked straight out the door, flicking his sleeve as he passed Hiruzen.

With a loud bang!

The door was slammed shut by Uchiha Setsuna stepped out.

"You...he..." Hiruzen Sarutobi furious. He first pointed at Danzo, then at the doorway, and then looked at Kagami Uchiha with a sorrowful expression.

All eyes instantly focused on the person in the main seat.