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Tsunade rubbed her temples and said unhappily.
She had a premonition that this time she probably couldn't escape it.
"My fault."
Kitazawa said seriously, "After the war is over, I will accompany Lady Tsunade to the casino."
"War never ends so easily."
Tsunade rolled her eyes at him and asked in return.
“The Hidden Mist Village is far inferior to us. As long as we figure out why they started the war, we can end it quickly.”
Kitazawa replied.
That statement is correct.
Tsunade nodded slightly.
She just couldn't think of a reason for Kirigakure to start the war.
Because if we were in each other's shoes, we should never have started a war against a ninja village that was much stronger than ourselves, especially not just because of a ninja sword.
"Alright, everyone's here. Let's begin the meeting."
Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his hand on the table and said, "I just received a message from the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi. He has declared war on our Konoha Village."
Upon hearing this, the conference room fell into a brief moment of shock and silence.
"Didn't they just have negotiations with us? Why would they suddenly declare war?"
"How could Kirigakure's attitude change so quickly?"
"With the strength of Kirigakure, they dare to start a war with us? They're simply overestimating themselves!"
The Jonin couldn't help but start discussing it.
Most people did not understand why Kirigakure had declared war on them.
"Hiruzen, why don't you explain the specific reasons why Kirigakure declared war?"
Danzo Shimura suddenly spoke up and asked a question.
"The Fourth Mizukage said it was because we didn't hand over the Raito Kiba."
Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then said, "Obviously, this is just a ridiculous excuse."
He shared Tsunade's opinion that Kirigakure definitely had another reason to start the war.
Why is it absurd?
Shimura Danzo snorted and said, "This whole thing started because of Kitazawa. He embezzled the spoils of war, which led to this war."
"Kitazawa killed Kurosuki Raiga, so Raiga should belong to him."
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and asked in return, "What makes you say I embezzled it?"
"That being said, how much will Konoha Village suffer because of his selfish interests once war breaks out?"
Suddenly, Danzo Shimura changed the subject and accused, "I think Tsunade is also at fault; she didn't teach him properly."
Danzo!
Hiruzen Sarutobi said with dissatisfaction, "That's just sophistry!"
Hiashi Hyuga, Fugaku Uchiha, and the others exchanged glances but remained silent.
After all, it involves a power struggle among the upper echelons of Konoha.
Indeed, in their view, this was a battle between Tsunade and Danzo Shimura for the Hokage position.
"What's wrong with Kitazawa following the rules of Konoha Village?"
Tsunade asked calmly.
"It is a fact that he started the war."
Danzo Shimura downplayed the issue.
"Then let's put it this way, let him end the war."
Tsunade said nonchalantly.
"He's finished?"
Danzo Shimura asked dismissively, "Does he even have that ability?"
"Did he include me in his list?"
Tsunade raised her head, looked directly at him, and asked.
Danzo Shimura felt a jolt of fear and suddenly realized something was wrong.
The reason he attended the Jonin meeting was to become the commander of this war.
Because the commander cannot give it to Tsunade no matter what.
If Tsunade wins this war, she will have every reason to become the Fifth Hokage.
"very good!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was overjoyed upon hearing this and said with a smile, "Appoint Tsunade now..."
He had thought it would be a lot of work to get Tsunade to be the commander of this war, but he didn't expect her to bring it up herself.
We have to thank Danzo Shimura for his help.
"and many more!"
Danzo Shimura quickly intervened, saying, "I disagree!"
"What do you disagree with?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, displeased.
“Kitazawa made a mistake, and Tsunade, as his teacher, also made a mistake.”
Danzo Shimura asked vehemently, "How can someone who has made a mistake be a frontline commander?"
So that's what you were planning.
In an instant, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade, and Kitazawa all understood.
"This was an unintentional mistake."
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at him and said, "Since you think she's wrong, then let her end this war and atone for her sins."
"I mean……"
Danzo Shimura's eyes widened.
He immediately panicked. What was going on?
Do you have any objections?
Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his hand to interrupt him and looked at Hiashi Hyuga and the others.
"No."
The numerous Jonin spoke in unison.
Upon hearing this, Shimura Danzo felt his body stiffen, and he felt a chill despite it being broad daylight.
Chapter 239 War Mission, Thousand Hands Bloodline and Byakugan Purity
Becoming Hokage requires three steps.
The villagers voted, the Jonin voted, and the Daimyo agreed.
Danzo Shimura felt that the scene of so many Jonin agreeing to make Tsunade the frontline commander was practically a rehearsal for a Jonin vote.
The villagers voted, and needless to say, the Senju clan enjoys extremely high prestige in Konoha.
The fact that she is Hashirama Senju's granddaughter is enough.
It's not difficult to get the name to agree.
Tsunade was very familiar with the Daimyo's family.
As a medical ninja, she also treated their illnesses.
Danzo Shimura felt increasingly desperate the more he thought about it.
Compared to Tsunade, he has no advantage in the competition for the Hokage position.
He couldn't win in any aspect; he was completely defeated.
Should we just give up?
Do not!impossible!
Becoming Hokage was his lifelong obsession, and he would never give up as long as he lived!
"Tsunade will serve as the frontline commander, and Nara Shikaku will serve as the staff officer."
"Sarutobi Hiruzen said in a deep voice."
The position of strategist has always been held by ninjas of the Nara clan, because they are highly intelligent and capable of devising strategies.
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Nara Shikaku immediately stood up and replied.
Tsunade was more casual, simply nodding.
She originally didn't want to be a frontline commander, but due to a combination of reasons, she agreed.
First, this war was started because of Kitazawa.
As his teacher, she certainly had a responsibility, and she was also in charge of the negotiations with Kirigakure.
Secondly, she didn't want Shimura Danzo to have his way.
Once he seizes the frontline commander position, he will never be able to regain his original status.
Thirdly, because of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
He was, after all, her teacher, and now that he was getting old, he was wholeheartedly trying to help her rise to a higher position.
Tsunade is not afraid of anything except Hiruzen Sarutobi trying to play the emotional card with her.
She just couldn't harden her heart.
"Lu Jiu, please describe the current situation."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Shikaku Nara.
"Although the Fourth Mizukage declared war, there hasn't been much activity from Kirigakure. It's possible they've sent out a ninja reconnaissance team."
Nara Shikaku paused for a moment and said, "Our Anbu has already set off to notify the ninjas on the southeastern border of the Land of Fire as quickly as possible."
The Land of Water is located southeast of the Land of Fire, across the sea.
If Kirigakure wants to invade Konoha, they have to land on the southeastern border of the Land of Fire.
This is the fastest route.
Konoha Village has established outposts along the borders of the Land of Fire.
Even outside of the Ninja Wars, this was in place to prevent sudden attacks from other ninja villages.
However, the number of ninjas at the outpost was limited, and they could only serve a guarding role.
"Tsunade, what do you think?"
After a moment's thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.
"We'll send an advance force today, and then replenish them based on their numbers after the main force from Kirigakure departs."
Tsunade said casually.
Her idea can be summarized as adaptability.
The cause of this war is too strange.
Although Konoha is stronger than Kirigakure, it is unwilling to get involved in a large-scale war.