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The Land of Rain–Land of Fire border, inside the Konoha Ninja camp, where a group of ninjas had gathered for a meeting.
"We can't keep fighting like this. We must find a breakthrough now, or we won't be able to outlast the combined forces of the three Ninja Villages."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was resolute. He had cast aside his indecision, gaining more of the bearing of a formidable ninja hero.
"Who does Sensei intend to use as the breakthrough point?" Orochimaru asked Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"The Amegakure Ninja are the weakest, but they aren't suitable as a breakthrough point. Their camp is situated between the Sunagakure ninja and Iwagakure ninja camps. If we target the Amegakure Ninja, the other two sides will rush to support them as quickly as possible."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took out a map and analyzed it together with the current Clan Head of the Nara clan.
Although the Amegakure Ninja were the easiest to bully, they could not be targeted. Otherwise, Konoha might be caught in a pincer attack.
"I intend to use the Sunagakure ninja as the breakthrough point. We have been defending passively these past few days, so they definitely won't expect us to launch an attack. This time, our chances are high."
"And what if we fail?"
Danzo chose this moment to oppose Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"If we fail, I'll take responsibility."
A sharp sword-like glint flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes, forcing even Danzo to back down.
Previously, Hiruzen Sarutobi had still shown him some courtesy. But ever since Hiruzen Sarutobi had returned to Konoha and then come back, no one knew what had provoked him. He no longer spared