Under the banner of searching for the Third Kazekage, Sunagakure began sending large numbers of reinforcements into the Land of Fire.
At the same time, they plundered large quantities of supplies from the Land of Fire and took them back.
The Land of Fire's western defensive line was in crisis.
In the Hokage's Office, dozens of jōnin still in the village gathered for another meeting.
Everyone sat in the same seats as before.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was very quiet. He wanted to smoke, but withdrew his hand the moment it touched his pipe.
He really did not want to face Bieshu Feifan right now.
Before long, everyone had arrived.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked around and said:
"Sunagakure has attacked without declaring war."
At those words, quite a few jōnin looked mockingly at Hiruzen Sarutobi, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura.
But the one who spoke was Danzo, who looked utterly unconcerned.
"Monkey, the facts have proven that Sunagakure is attacking us. They don't care about your peace.
I propose that we formally implement the strategy Bieshu Feifan and I put forward."
This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, and Utatane Koharu jumped in again.
"I disagree. Right now, Sunagakure is the only village engaged in large-scale clashes with us.
If we actually follow Bieshu Feifan's proposal, we'll directly offend Kumogakure and Kirigakure.
We in Konoha will never start a war.
Right now, we only need to consider Sunagakure.
Danzo, don't act recklessly.
Just look at who made that suggestion. Konoha can't afford that sort of upheaval."
Mitokado Homura nodded in agreement.
"I agree that we shouldn't expand the war.
Since Sunagakure is invading, we need only deal with Sunagakure.
As for the other ninja villages, I suggest maintaining the status quo for now.
Don't create unnecessary trouble."
Once the two had finished, it was