In the huge conference room, there were about dozens of jounin gathered here.

There were a total of four people sitting at the front, facing dozens of jounin.

The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The consultant moved to Koharu, Mito Gate inflammation.

Danzo Shimura, the leader of the Roots.

Due to the occurrence of emergencies and Danzo's decision to kill first and then act later, Hiruzen, as the Hokage, had to return quickly from the Hyuga clan to preside over the Jonin meeting here.

However, hosting the Jonin meeting at this time was not Hiruzen's original intention.

Seeing that the Hyuga clan has reached an agreement, as long as the body of Hyuga Hizashi is called out and replaced by Hyuuga Hizashi, the relationship between Konoha and Kumogakure can be avoided, and the war can be avoided.

According to the news brought back by the Anbu, a Jounin team of Konoha ninjas stationed on the eastern border of the Land of Fire clashed with a team of Kumogakure during a routine patrol. As a result, the Jounin in the team and three

A subordinate, a chunin, unfortunately died in the line of duty.

At this critical moment when the armistice agreement was signed with Kumogakure, various conflicts occurred again and again, which continued to disturb Hiruzen's mind.

He sat there, glanced at Danzo next to him intentionally or unintentionally, and sighed softly in his heart.

Although there is no actual evidence, there is probably the shadow of Danzo's existence behind this incident.

As the main war faction in Konoha, although Danzo had not made any suggestions in previous meetings, he must have been dissatisfied with the way the peace talks with Kumogakure resolved the war.

If it is based on this dissatisfaction and to achieve a certain goal, it is indeed just right for Danzo to launch an attack at this time.

"Regarding the fact that Mizuno Jonin's team and three members were killed by Kumogakure ninjas, this is no longer a question of whether we are willing to negotiate, but Kumogakure's lack of sincerity. Not only did he use rogue methods to force the Hyuga clan

, at this time, they are still harassing the border of the Land of Fire and attacking and killing our Jounin of Konoha. In response to this incident, regarding the peace negotiation solution proposed in the last meeting, I suggest that it be abolished directly. If Kumogakure is determined

If you want to start a war and refuse to sign the armistice agreement, then fight them until they are willing to sign!"

Danzo, who was sitting in the front row, had a cold and solemn voice and a tough attitude of resolutely taking charge of the battle.

Mizuno Jounin was the Konoha Jounin who was killed by Kumogakure at the border.

The three chuunin who accompanied him also unfortunately died in the line of duty.

Danzo's statement is also agreed upon by most of the war-fighting ninjas.

Although they didn't like Danzo, a senior elder who always liked to devise conspiracies in the dark, they had to agree with his views at the moment.

Kumogakure went too far. Not only did he coerce the Hyuga clan in a shameless way, he also harassed the border, causing one of their Konoha jounin and three chuunin to die in the line of duty.

The Jonin who was the main combatant who originally disagreed with the peace talks became more determined and intense in his desire to fight Kumogakure to the bitter end.

It's nothing more than death. They don't believe that none of Kumogakure's ninjas are afraid of death.

Konoha is not afraid of causing trouble.

The long-term policy of tolerance has also made their hearts ready to move.

He also began to be dissatisfied with the policies of the Third Hokage.

If the Fourth Hokage had been in power, he would have probably led them to attack directly into the hinterland of the Land of Thunder, directly forcing the Fourth Raikage to sign an armistice agreement in person.

"I agree with Elder Danzo's suggestion. Let's ignore the Hyuga clan. It was originally Kumogakure who wanted to steal Hinata's Byakugan. Then he insisted on killing him. Now that Mizuno Jonin died in the line of duty, we cannot let Kumogakure do what he does.

Already."

"Yes, Yunyin has gone too far to deceive others. It's not them who should hold us accountable now, it should be us who hold them, Yunyin, accountable."

Many jounin also agreed with Danzo's plan.

Yunyin's constant persecution has long made them intolerable, and they are worried that they have no place to vent their anger.

"There are many doubts about this matter. Why Mizuno Jonin's team clashed with Kumogakure ninjas requires careful investigation before making a judgment."

Hiruzen also expressed his own opinions.

He really didn't want to see someone's secretly proud expression.

"In other words, Hokage-sama, do you still intend to resolve this incident through peace talks?"

A jonin spoke up and asked.

This question can be said to be heart-breaking.

"No, I just want to say that since things have happened, it is also important to find out the truth behind it. As for the peace talks with Yunyin..."

Hiruzen knew that at this time, once he said that he would continue to use a gentle policy of peace talks to deal with Kumogakure, the number of jounin who supported Danzo would probably increase sharply after this incident.

This is something he doesn't want to see.

The power territory at the root is already huge enough.

If Danzo's roots were to touch the sunlight on the ground, it would be enough to pose a fatal threat to him, the Hokage.

But Danzo has been living in seclusion for the past few years, and he has never been given a chance to use the topic to his advantage.

The real reason why he wanted to investigate this matter was not to compromise with Kumogakure, but to find evidence of Danzo's behind-the-scenes activities.

Including personnel transfers within the root department, a thorough investigation is also carried out.

"Let's do this for now. Continue to send two thousand more ninjas to garrison at the eastern border to prevent Kumogakure. At the same time, I will also contact Kumogakure's Fourth Raikage through letters and ask Kumogakure to hand over the ninjas who committed the crime to Kumogakure.

Leaf disposal.”

The main war faction is currently gaining momentum, and it is the Hokage's job to control their emotions.

Although continuing the war with Kumogakure can indeed effectively vent the anger in their hearts... but what happens after that?

Simply venting anger is the most meaningless thing.

Konoha has been fighting for many years, and the consumption of various resources and casualties have long been imminent problems.

The daimyo is also urging that the war be ended as soon as possible and that it cannot be consumed any more.

This is something that the ninjas can ignore, but he, the Hokage, has to take responsibility.

This is also the reason why he hopes that the Hyuga clan can compromise on this.

The internal consumption was serious, and the root and tail could not be removed. The daimyo also sent people to warn many times that the war could not continue.

Compromising all the balance points is what he, the Third Hokage, does his best to do.

Therefore, it is necessary to satisfy the desire of the main war faction to fight to a certain extent, but it cannot be said to death, as if it is a fight to the death with Kumogakure.

This is the most important.

Sure enough, after hearing Hiruzen's arrangement, the Jonin of the main fighting faction calmed down somewhat and thought about the pros and cons.

Of course they understand that war cannot be fought just because they want to.

In a moment of heat, they just wanted to vent their frustrations and couldn't stand Yunyin's ugly and triumphant face.

"Then how should we deal with the Hyuga clan's affairs?"

A jounin asked again.

"Rebut this unreasonable request. Now we, Konoha, are holding Kumogakure responsible, not them holding us accountable."

Hiruzen answered simply.

At this time, any compromise would mean Hokage's failure.

Hiruzen could see this.

The main war factions do not want the Hyuga clan to make sacrifices for this.

The status of the Hyuga clan in Konoha is self-evident. On the battlefield, they are Konoha's best eyes, allowing Konoha ninjas to ignore all conspiracies and calculations on the battlefield.

If Kumogakure wants to hold the Hyuga clan accountable, then Konoha can also hold Kumogakure responsible for killing their Konoha Mizuno Jonin, delaying each other and completely confusing the matter.

Regarding this, a rather calm voice suddenly sounded among the Jonin:

"If this is the case, then we should occupy international public opinion as soon as possible, amplify this matter, and gain a head start."

He is about thirty years old, with two scars on his face, and his eyes are full of wisdom.

The jounin who spoke was Nara Shikaku.

His words can be said to awaken the dreamer.

Indeed, this matter should be well publicized, allowing Konoha to occupy the commanding heights of public opinion and condemn Kumogakure.

The reason why Kumogakure can manipulate the Hyuga clan at will is because when Konoha was still thinking about what to do, they had already told the story after confusing right and wrong, and created public opinion pressure that was unfavorable to Konoha.

Even some villagers in Konoha believe it to be true. They believe that the village should hand over the murderer of the Hyuga clan to Kumogakure. It cannot drag down the entire Konoha because of one person. After all, it was the ninjas of the Hyuga clan who made mistakes and sent Kumogakure to Konoha.

If the leader of the messenger is killed, it is natural for him to be executed.

Therefore, it is very important to get a head start.

They are just treating others in their own way.

Just as Hiruzen was about to answer, Danzo next to him had already answered first:

"I have already arranged this matter before the meeting. Are there any questions?"

"there is none left."
To be continued...