The atmosphere in Konoha's council hall was so heavy it was almost suffocating. Queen Tian Flying Swallow stood on a high platform, her gaze piercing, and solemnly declared, "Our Konoha must prioritize the safety of the Land of Fire. The recent incident in the Land of Water has shaken the entire Shinobi World. Daimyo, nobles, and ninja villages from various countries may unite against us. Therefore, we must not easily start a war. We should send envoys to each country to explain the situation, focusing on finding Hokage Tsubasa and protecting our borders and people. Of course, if any country dares to invade the Land of Fire, then we should use overwhelming force and the might of thunder to annihilate them, serving as a deterrent. What do you all think? Please share your opinions."
Uchiha Bi was the first to stand up. Her gaze was firm, and her tone revealed an undeniable confidence. "I believe we should take the initiative. Our Konoha now possesses the military strength to unify the Shinobi World. We should take down all the small countries in the Land of Land of Water before the various nations complete their alliances. This way, we can unite with Tian Yukihime and better cope with the complex Shinobi World situation in the Mirai." Her words carried a desire for war, as if she could already see the glorious scene of Konoha unifying the Shinobi World.
Hatake Sakumo immediately agreed. He stood up, put his hands behind his back, nodded slightly, and said in a deep voice, "I agree with Uchiha Bi's opinion, but I think that in the south there are only the Land of Waves, the Land of Whirlpools, the Land of Tea, and the Land of Water. Among them, the Land of Land of Whirlpools is our ally, and the Land of Water, under the rule of Tian Yukihime, can also be considered an ally. So, it would be easy for the Land of Water and the Land of Whirlpools to take over the Land of Waves and the Land of Tea. Our Konoha's White Tiger Corps and Vermilion Bird Corps can then take over the Land of Rivers and the Land of Rain in the west, and crush the army of the Land of Wind. The other three major armies can guard against the allied forces of the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning." His eyes gleamed with a precise grasp of military strategy, as if he had already clearly divided the entire Shinobi World's map.
However, Hyuga Reon stood up, a hint of sorrow in her eyes, her voice gentle yet firm. "I do not approve of taking the initiative to attack. Our Land of Fire will not be a nation that initiates war. This is a fundamental national policy established by the Lord Hokage. I acknowledge that we have the military strength to unify the Shinobi World, but why didn't the Lord Hokage unify the Shinobi World Shinobi World when he was alive? Lord Tsubasa Hokage possessed the strength to unify the Shinobi World was that he inherited the Will of Fire, prioritizing benevolence and hoping to build a perfect world where people understand and love each other. If we unify the Shinobi World by force, countless people will die, and countless hatred will accumulate. As everyone knows, the Shinobi World is ruled by strength, so Shinobi World ruled by violence will eventually be torn apart by violence and split again." Her words were like a breath of fresh air, slightly easing the atmosphere in the council hall.
Kurama Satsuki also stood up, a slight smile on her face, her eyes filled with disdain. "I support Commander Reon's words. Our Land of Fire is powerful enough not to fear any invasion from other countries. In fact, some small countries could be wiped out with just a single elite squad. So why should we be the ones to start a war? It's not too late for us to launch a counterattack when someone else launches the first offensive. At that time, I will have the righteous cause and a legitimate reason to fight." Her words drew slight nods from some people, who agreed that there was some truth to them.
Asuka Iwata stood up, his gaze calm and his tone steady. " The Lord Hokage once said, 'Those who act justly gain abundant support, while those who act unjustly find themselves isolated.' We certainly shouldn't be the ones to start a war."
Kyogoku Rikiō stood up, his gaze deep, his brows slightly furrowed, and said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, we Land of Fire love peace and are not afraid of war. Whether we fight or not is not what we should be worried about. What we should be worried about is the disappearance of the Lord Hokage himself. As we all know, the Lord Hokage's strength is the greatest in the world. So, what kind of terrifying enemy force could have made him disappear?" His words caused everyone in the council hall to fall into a brief moment of contemplation.
Uzuki Nozomi stood up, her eyes resolute, her tone urgent. "That's right, Konoha cannot ignore the Lord Hokage's disappearance. We should notify all the countries in the Shinobi World. This matter must be resolved. Whether it was done by a certain country or a secret organization, we must investigate thoroughly. We should send elite ninja teams to various countries and demand their cooperation in the investigation." Her words were filled with loyalty and concern for the Lord Hokage.
Gekko Kenshichi also stood up, nodded slightly, and said in a deep voice, "I support Nozomi's opinion. Finding the Lord Hokage or catching the culprit is the priority."
The young Nara Shikanei stood up, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "I support the Queen's decision. The Queen's considerations are very thorough. We should send elite ninja squads to various countries as envoys to investigate the Lord Hokage's whereabouts and to conduct diplomatic work to appease the nations." His words prompted Queen Tian Flying Swallow to nod slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.
The older generation of leaders looked at these young elites, a hint of satisfaction and emotion flashing in their eyes. Uzumaki Ashina smiled slightly, stood up, and said gently, "These young people have excellent ideas; our Konoha has worthy successors. However, I must remind everyone that war is never the best way to solve problems. Our Land of Fire has always prioritized peace; this is the will of our successive Lord Hokage and the pride of our Konoha." His words drew slight nods from the crowd, further strengthening their belief in peace.
Mito Uzumaki stood up sadly, her brows furrowed slightly, a hint of worry in her eyes. "I agree with Father's opinion, but while we cannot easily start a war, we must thoroughly investigate the disappearance of the Hokage. Any organization or individual that obstructs the investigation will be destroyed by Konoha. We must not hesitate to act when necessary; mercy towards the enemy is cruelty towards ourselves."
Shikaboshi Nara stood up, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "These young people's analyses are all quite reasonable, but we must still proceed with caution. Although our Konoha is powerful, we cannot underestimate other countries. We should focus more on diplomacy, striving for the understanding and support of various nations." His words reinforced everyone's belief in the importance of diplomacy.
Uchiha Tomioki stood up, his brows furrowed slightly, a serious look in his eyes. "We cannot let our guard down. There must be a huge conspiracy behind the Lord Hokage's disappearance. We must strengthen the defenses of the Land of Fire and Konoha to prevent hidden enemies from taking advantage of the situation." His words made everyone even more vigilant, and their worries about the Lord Hokage's disappearance intensified.
Hyuga Tensei stood up, smiled slightly, and said with a hint of composure in his eyes, "Our Hyuga Clan supports the Queen's decision."
Akira Senju stood up, a slight smile on his face, his eyes filled with determination. "Our Senju Clan has always been guided by the Will of Fire, and we support the Queen's decision. Our Department of Agriculture will fully cooperate with the Administrative Department to prepare war supplies, ensuring uninterrupted logistics should war break out."
Uchiha Chiri stood up, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "Our Black Tortoise Corps has always believed in strength as the foundation, but we will not easily wage war. We support the Queen's decision, and we should focus on diplomatic efforts to gain the understanding and support of other nations. At the same time, our legion will strengthen its defenses over the Land of Earth to prevent the enemy from launching a surprise attack and causing losses to the Land of Fire. We are confident in our ability to annihilate any invading enemy."
After heated discussions, all the high-ranking officials and clan heads of the Land of Fire unanimously approved Queen Tian Flying Swallow's decision. The Land of Fire then entered a state of full-scale war preparedness. Konoha also began dispatching numerous elite teams to Shinobi World Shinobi World for diplomatic missions and reconnaissance. The Land of Fire's military was also prepared to provide support to these elite teams at any time, and the Shinobi World began to stir with undercurrents. The disappearance of the Lord Hokage was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples across its surface.