Chapter 2 The Demands of War
The people of Konoha need a war.
This is a fact that everyone in the top echelons of Konoha knows.
In the Konoha Collapse Plan, Konoha's house was destroyed by forty percent, and civilians and ninjas also suffered a small number of casualties. When homes are destroyed and relatives and friends are killed, hatred and anger naturally breed.
For the people of Konoha, this hatred is not only for Otoshinobi Village, but also for Sha Yin.
"Shayin, these white-eyed wolves from the desert are really not trustworthy!" Such thoughts spread among civilians and ninjas after the collapse of the Konoha plan.
Some people even blamed the inaction of Konoha leaders that led to the terrorist action.
There are also people who have suffered huge property damage and have taken the path of crime.
The remaining possessions in the ruins were looted before the ninja arrived.
There will always be only interests between countries.
After the collapse of the Konoha plan, the strength of the two countries has been weakened, and they still have to maintain the alliance between the two countries.
Therefore, it is very necessary to start a joint war, guide the emotions of the people, repair the feelings of the two countries, and maintain the majesty of the great powers.
And the sound ninja village that offended the wind and fire at the same time is naturally the best scapegoat.
A month after the Konoha collapse was planned.
In the Council Chamber of the Fire Nation, six people sat around a long table. They are Mito Menyan, Sarutobi Hichi, Shimura Danzo, Koharu Kanto, Jiraiya and Tsunade.
They are all the Hokage line, the real Konoha core.
"Last night, Shinobi Village received a joint request for a secret war in the Land of Wind. The ape Fei Ri Chop, who was sitting on the main seat, said calmly. "Sain asks Konoha to attack the Otoshinobi Village together. ”
"Attack the Otoshinobi Village, old man, this is an unnecessary war. Jiraiya, who was sitting next to Tsunade, said. "Orochimaru is dead, and Otoshinobi Village is no longer a threat. ”
Jiraiya has always hated war. Traveling around the world, he has seen the pain of war.
"I think it would be enough to give a little knock to Tanokuni and order them to compensate for the losses of the war. ”
"Tsunade, you think so too. After saying that, Jiraiya asked Tsunade. Tsunade nodded in agreement.
The sluggish political minds of the two disciples disappointed the three Hokage slightly, and he looked at Danzou and motioned for him to speak.
"Stupid! This war is necessary. Tuanzang, who was sitting in front of Jiraiya, said solemnly.
Danzou understood the thoughts of the three generations of Hokage, and he wanted to pass on the position of Hokage to the two fools in front of him. He certainly thought it was a stupid choice.
In fact, he felt that it would be foolish to choose other candidates other than to make himself the Hokage.
"The Konoha Collapse Plan has taken a great toll on Konoha. ”
"Jiraiya, have you ever thought that if we don't punish the ninja village who dares to offend severely. What will the other ninja villages think of us?"
"They'll think we're tigers with lost teeth, and they'll greedily surround us and take the opportunity to take a bite. ”
"The Land of Fire has always been the richest and most vast land. It is located in the center of the continent and is surrounded by a group of enemies. ”
"There's nothing to worry about when the Wind Shadow of the Wind Country just died. But Onoki of Iwakuin Village is scheming and has always hated Konoha. Lei Ying Ai of Lei Yin Village is very ambitious, and a few years ago he tried to seize Konoha's white-eyed bloodline. After the matter was revealed, he bit back, but forced Konoha to sue for peace. Wuyin Village is very closed and incomprehensible. ”
"We need to prove through this war that we are still strong! ”
After Danzou finished speaking, another Hokage advisor, Mito Menyan, took over.
"Besides, we have to consider the mood of the Wind Country. ”
"After the collapse of the Konoha plan, the alliance between the two countries is already fragile. The Konoha ninja hated the sand ninja, and so did the sand ninja. ”
"We need to rebuild trust between the ninjas of both countries through a joint war. ”
"Hey, old man. You don't think so, do you?" Tsunade frowned.
Of course, the three generations of Hokage thought so, and he thought more. In such a council, he will bring Tsunade and Jiraiya to participate in the future, preparing for them to lead the ninja village in the future.
"After the Battle of Konoha I, the elite of Otoshinobi Village was exhausted, so there won't be too many casualties in this war. Smoking a pipe, the third Hokage said, "I'm going to add some young shinobi to the war army." ”
"What?" said in surprise when he came back.
"As Orochimaru said, the young man of Konoha is indeed a little paralyzed. "The eyes of the three generations flickered in the smoke.
Tuan Zang narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "It's not a good thing to be immersed in an atmosphere of peace and decay. ”
"In this war, Sha Yin will send three hundred ninjas. ”
"I am ready to send a hundred ninja troops to participate in the war at the invitation of Sha Yin. ”
"Fifty more ninjas. We need to give more consideration to the distribution of benefits after the war. Tuan Zang suggested on the side.
The three Hokages nodded slightly.
"I propose to add another hundred and fifty ninjas, and ask not to join the young shinobi. After realizing that he couldn't stop this war, he said in a deep voice.
"Jiraiya?" Jiraiya's suggestion drew a sideways glance at Tsunade.
"Hokage-sama, I don't think this war will be as simple as you think. Jiraiya's face was serious. "As far as I know, Yagami Ki is leading the Otoshinobi Village. ”
"Oh, that kid?" the third Hokage recalled the face that had a similar face to Orochimaru.
"Yagamiki, he's only fourteen years old, so what's there to be nervous about. Shimura Danzou sneered: "After Konoha collapsed the plan, he sent Konoha a letter of peace. ”
As he spoke, he placed a piece of paper on the table.
Honorable three generations of Hokage-sama.
The new leader of Otoshinobi Village, Yagami.
I am very saddened by the terrorist attacks that happened some time ago. I sincerely fear and ask for your village's forgiveness.
The attack on Guicun was not what Otoshinobi Village wanted, and it was because of Orochimaru's dictatorial rule that he launched an attack on Guicun, causing a mistake and drawing a rift in the friendly diplomatic relations between Tian Huo and the two countries, and causing harm to the people of the two countries. ………… He is now willing to compensate Konoha Village for the war losses, 650 million taels of silver. May the two countries reconcile and live together in harmony.
Yagami, the leader of the sound ninja village, I would like to bow again.
This is a sincere peace request, Yagami has a very low posture, and the war reparations proposed are very generous, enough to make up for the losses of the war.
"Then why don't you accept the peace proposal!" After reading the peace letter, Jilai also stood up angrily.
Tuan Zang half-squinted, and said nonchalantly: "The reason has been said before. ”
"To be clear, the benefits of waging this war are far greater than those proposed in the peace book. ”
"Sit down, Jiraiya!" said the third Hokage, frowning slightly.
Jiraiya looked at the old man in front of him, so unfamiliar. This feeling has been coming up from time to time for a long time.
"Daimyo-sama also doesn't want a neighboring country to have a ninja village. The three generations with pipes in their mouths let out a puff of smoke.
"Let's talk about the composition of the ninja force. ”
Jiraiya sat down helplessly, knowing that he was powerless to stop this war.
"Then send a force of three hundred men to bring the number to the same level as the Sand Hidden Ninja. How about joining fifty elite shinobi among these three hundred. The third Hokage said.
Mito Menyan: "Agreed, so that Shimoshino can gain more strength through the baptism of war." They are the future of Konoha. ”
"Strive for a blitzkrieg and end the battle within three days." In this way, we can raise the prestige of Konoha and reduce the loss of war. ”
Danzang: "I suggest that this class of graduates be added to the war sequence, they are very good, they are descendants of major families, and they will become the backbone of Konoha in the future." ”
Three generations: "Good suggestion, I will discuss this matter with the major patriarchs." ”
Tuan Zang: "Sha Yin also needs to be more vigilant. ”
Menyan: "After this battle, we can make the country of Tian a vassal state of our country. Ninja troops are stationed in Tanokuni. ”
"Wait, isn't this a violation of Tanokuni's rights!" Tsunade asked at this point.
"This group of ninja troops will help Tanokuni maintain law and order after the war. The eyes of the three Hokages were calm.
Politicians are always accustomed to lies, which is a necessary skill for them to survive in politics. The Land of Fields borders the Land of Fire but not with other great powers, which means that the Land of Fire does not need the Land of Fields as a buffer zone.
The land of Tanokuni is fertile, the climate is suitable, and the rice is highly productive.
Sending troops to the land of the field can not only control him as the granary of the country of fire. It can be annexed over a long period of time.
In less than ten years, after the economy and military are controlled by the Fire Country, the Land Country will naturally become a part of the Fire Country's territory.
The meeting went on for another hour, and Tsunade and Jiraiya found that the two of them couldn't interject at all, and their suggestions were always dismissed.
When the meeting was over, Jiraiya walked out of the room, and he shivered.
"Is it cold?" asked Tsunade.
"No, it's just fear. Jiraiya grinned, "Tsunade, how about we go eat Ichiraku ramen." ”
"Hmm. Just order a pot of sake. ”
I'm really not fit to be Hokage, and it's hard for me to adapt to the political game. 'Walking on the road, I thought. The three generations of Hokage, who have always been kind, have become cold-blooded wolves at political meetings.
So strange, so ...... It's scary.