"All right, it's settled!"
"All this time, my son, Shimura Minato, has been managing all of Konoha's affairs on my behalf."
"With Shikaku Nara advising him, that will be enough to keep the home front secure!"
Danzo swept his hand, silencing the conference room with an oppressive presence forged in blood and fire.
"Elder Utatane Koharu will have full responsibility for logistics!"
"Someone will deliver the specific arrangements to you after the meeting. If there are problems, take all the initiative you can to deal with them. Report to the Hokage Building only if you can't resolve them!"
"The Hokage Building won't be closing for the next few days. Make your judgments promptly!"
Danzo looked toward Minato and Yahiko in the back, then Shikaku in the front, signaling to each of them.
Thank you for your hard work over the next few days!
"Next comes the most important part!"
As Danzo spoke, Shimura Masato rose from the front row with several Root members and moved aside, clearing their seats.
Everyone on the platform except Takahashi Yū stood and headed down to the seats below.
"I'll leave it to you, brother Takahashi."
Danzo patted Takahashi Yū on the shoulder as well, then went down, ready to listen carefully.
Takahashi Yū rose from his seat too, his towering frame radiating an intense pressure as he looked at Konoha's ninja.
"Everyone, it's nothing major..."
"Just a crisis that could wipe out the Shinobi World."
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Before they could cry out in shock, Takahashi Yū continued.
"Before that, Orochimaru-san."
Takahashi Yū looked at Orochimaru, who nodded back.
He took out two scrolls and spread them in the open space between the platform and the first row.
Tobirama also rose from his seat, faced everyone, and removed his black robe.
"Everyone, don't be alarmed. I