From This Moment On, Let the Shinobi World Burn!

Kagami Uchiha sat at the head of the table. Now in his thirties, he had weathered several storms and long since shed his youthful uncertainty. He was steady and composed, carrying the quiet authority of a man confident that everything was under his control.

He listened to the others, then fell silent for a moment. His dark eyes swept calmly over the room. When he spoke, his voice was not loud, but its absolute authority filled the office.

"The Three Great Shinobi Villages and those small nations attacked our allies. Konoha will not swallow this insult."

"War for revenge is inevitable. We do not want war, but we will never fear it."

"Pass on my orders. Every registered ninja in Konoha is to prepare for battle immediately. The entire village is now on a war footing."

"The logistics department will inventory our supplies. The forces stationed at the borders will strengthen their defenses. Starting today, every combat ninja must be ready to fight at a moment's notice. Our targets are Iwagakure, Kirigakure, and Kumogakure."

With that, he rose sharply and turned his back to the room. His voice grew solemn. "If the other nations are bent on war, then Konoha will give them what they want!"

"From this moment on, let the Shinobi World burn!"

His words stirred everyone present. The faction pushing for war, led by Shimura Danzō, looked especially energized. Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing to the side, said nothing more.

Kagami was the Hokage. Once he had made a decision, no one could challenge it—not even Hiruzen, the Hokage Advisor.

A Hokage Advisor's duty was to offer counsel before the Hokage issued an order. Once that order was given, no one could question it. Such was Kagami Uchiha's standing in Konoha.

With the Hokage's final command given, everyone filed