Naruto: People are in Konoha, the system arrived 20 years earlier Chapter 121

“So, what is your final decision?” Danzo didn’t delve into the topic of the Jinchuriki with Hiruzen, but instead got straight to the point.

Hiruzen slowly shook his head, not rushing to give an answer.

“Please wait a moment, let’s discuss after everyone else arrives.”

There are others?

Before the three could feel surprised for too long, a knock sounded on the Hokage’s office door.

“Come in,” Hiruzen said softly.

Immediately, three people entered: Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru.

Jiraiya had just returned from a mission yesterday.

Orochimaru had just rushed back from the docks.

Tsunade, on the other hand, had been in the village all along.

Once everyone had arrived, Hiruzen first explained the situation to the three of them.

Upon learning that Iwagakure had practically deployed their entire forces, the three were slightly surprised.

Onoki truly had some guts.

But the three merely thought about it in their minds and wouldn’t interrupt Hiruzen.

After Hiruzen finished speaking, he took out three scrolls from a drawer.

Although called scrolls, they were actually letters of appointment.

“Jiraiya, you will be responsible for the Iwagakure battlefield. Orochimaru, Kumogakure is yours, and the last one, Sunagakure, I’ll entrust to you, Tsunade.” Hiruzen looked at the three of them seriously, speaking with a resolute tone.

This news suddenly stunned everyone present, leaving them with wide-open mouths.

Even Danzo, who usually wore a perpetually grim expression, showed a look of surprise.

“Hiruzen, you mean, a four-pronged attack? Our Konoha simultaneously waging war against the other four great nations?”

Hiruzen nodded slightly. “This is an excellent opportunity. If we were to only deal with one country, we would always have to worry about other villages taking advantage of the situation.”

“Rather than that, it’s better for us to take the initiative.”

Hiruzen’s face was filled with confidence.

Currently, Kumogakure was engaged in a fierce battle with Sunagakure in the front, and Iwagakure was attempting to raid their home base from behind.

Iwagakure, on the other hand, had gone all-in against Kumogakure, leaving their village’s fighting power empty.

As for Sunagakure, not to mention the powerful enemy that was Kumogakure, there was also the situation of the Third Kazekage’s disappearance, leaving Sunagakure without a leader.

Now was indeed the best time to attack the three great nations.

Moreover, they had already sent troops to invade the Land of Water, so it could be said that they basically had no worries.

If not now, then when?

Danzo sat down with a slightly cold expression. “Since you’ve already decided, why did you summon us here to discuss?”

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado exchanged glances, then spoke with concern.

“Hokage, wouldn’t this be too aggressive? Splitting our forces into three routes, or perhaps, being a bit more conservative and defeating them one by one?”

But it was clear that Hiruzen had made up his mind, and he spoke directly.

“The main reason I called you here today is that I need you to cooperate with Jiraiya and the other two to ensure logistical support.”

In war, supplies are an extremely important part.

After speaking, he looked at Jiraiya and the other two.

“Do you three have any questions?”

Orochimaru raised his hand and spoke directly.

“To what extent does this war need to be fought? And where will the battle locations be chosen?”

In previous Ninja World Wars, the great nations would choose small countries at their borders as battlegrounds.

Why did he just hear Hiruzen imply a direct strike at the enemy’s heartland?

Was he truly not concerned about the veracity or exaggeration of the information?

If these pieces of information were exaggerated or even false, rashly heading to the enemy’s main base would be highly irrational.

Hiruzen waved his hand. “I know what you’re worried about. Don’t worry, the information is accurate. As for the extent of the war? We’ll strive to gain the greatest possible benefits. Of course, if we can completely annex the other side, that would be even better.”

Although he knew it would be difficult, people always needed to have the will to fight and dare to fight.

Hearing Hiruzen say this, Jiraiya and the other two inwardly scoffed at their previous thoughts.

What was Onoki’s guts compared to this?

Compared to Hiruzen, he was truly not even a little bit close.

Directly launching a war against the four great nations simultaneously, striving for the ultimate goal of their annihilation.

“Any other questions?” Hiruzen asked again.

Tsunade spoke directly, “What about the specific troop distribution? Average distribution or other methods?”

“Jiraiya will command one thousand men, Orochimaru two thousand, and Tsunade, you will have three thousand men.”

Although the troop distribution was uneven, Hiruzen made his choices based on the actual situation.

Iwagakure’s internal strength was currently extremely depleted, and Kumogakure’s situation was similar, but considering the presence of ten thousand Iwa ninja, more personnel were needed to avoid inadvertently benefiting Iwa.

The last, Sunagakure, received the most troops due to the combined forces of Sunagakure and Kumogakure.

Hearing this arrangement, Tsunade fell silent. She also understood the advantage of her being in charge of Sunagakure, which was medical ninjutsu, while Sunagakure had many who specialized in poisons.

“I understand,” Tsunade replied softly. Originally, she didn’t want to be on the front lines.

Nawaki’s death had given her an instinctive aversion to war.

She had only wanted to focus on medical ninja reform in the village.

But things didn’t go as planned, so she could only brace herself and go.

Hiruzen looked at Jiraiya, the last one.

Jiraiya scratched his head. “I don’t have any particular questions.”

Hiruzen nodded in satisfaction. Although Jiraiya didn’t have anything to say to him, he did give a directive.

“Jiraiya, Minato is back, right? Bring him to see me later.”

Jiraiya was startled at first, then nodded slightly, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

“Understood.”

“Since everything is clear, go back and prepare. Depart as quickly as possible,” Hiruzen made his final statement.

He then handed the letters of appointment to Jiraiya and the other two.

Afterward, the other six people in the office left one after another.

Danzo paused at the door for a moment, then turned and gave Hiruzen a meaningful look.

After everyone had left, Hiruzen took a deep drag from his pipe, then slowly exhaled.

“This time, perhaps, is the only chance in my life.”

He looked up at the Hokage Rock outside the window, his heart extremely unsettled.

This time, he was betting the entire future of the village.

All elites deployed, win and reach the pinnacle of life, lose and become a sinner for all eternity.

It must be said, he was under immense pressure.

This simultaneous war against the three great nations was a decision he made on his own.

Night fell, and Jiraiya brought Minato to the Hokage’s office.

Hiruzen looked at Minato and directly stated his request.

“Minato, give me one of your Flying Thunder God Kunai.”

Minato was slightly startled by the words.

What was going on? Why would the Hokage-sama want his Flying Thunder God Kunai?

Seeing Minato’s lack of reaction, Minato explained, “You and Jiraiya will be responsible for this Land of Earth assault. When you encounter that guy Onoki, you will return to the village and bring me there.”

“I will deal with Onoki!”

Although he had guessed Hiruzen’s intention, Jiraiya’s pupils still contracted sharply when he heard it from Hiruzen’s own mouth.

Was his sensei going to the battlefield personally?