175. Disturb The Situation
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Konoha launched a general mobilization for war! However, due to the lack of financial support from the daimyo, the number of ninjas participating in the war was very limited. In total, there were only one hundred and fifty people. This number might seem small, but the actual quality of the ninjas was exceptional.
The Fourth Hokage personally took charge, leading fifty Jonin and one hundred special Jonin. This made their comprehensive combat power extremely high. Among the notable ninjas were Kakashi of the Sharingan, Shisui of the Body Flicker, the Red Ghost Kurenai, Orange Shield Shizune, and Blue Demon Cat Yugito Nii. Furthermore, the Fourth Hokage even recalled another Sannin, Jiraiya, who had been abroad all year, to participate in the war. Konoha's lineup was indeed luxurious.
"Fugaku-sanu, when I am away, the responsibility of protecting Konoha will be left to you!" said the Fourth Hokage, his blue eyes showing clarity and trust. He personally granted Fugaku the position of acting Hokage, entrusting him with the responsibilities of the Hokage in his absence.
This appointment filled Uchiha Fugaku's heart with an unparalleled sense of honor. Being named the acting Hokage represented the Fourth Hokage highest trust in the Uchiha clan. Never before had the Uchiha clan enjoyed such a high level of recognition in Konoha.
With a fiery heart burning with the Will of Fire, Fugaku declared, "I promise to protect the village to the death!" The Fourth Hokage, believing in the power of trust, patted him on the shoulder.
He then turned to the senior advisors, Shikaku and Hiashi, entrusting them with the village's safety as well. "Don't worry, we will take good care of the village," they assured him, nodding heavily.
Fourth Hokage's sincere approach, free of any conspiracy, was truly moving. Hiashi expressed his sincere blessings for the Fourth Hokage's success, hoping for a brighter future for Konoha.
"Hey~ I've searched the entire world but haven't been able to find a way to achieve peace. I didn't expect that war would break out again now..." Jiraiya looked very conflicted. What troubled him most was the fact that one of the people who started the war was his disciple, and the leader of the enemy was also his disciple, Nagato.
"How are you, Nagato?" Jiraiya wondered.
"Jiraiya's ideal is very noble. I, too, sincerely hope for world peace," the Fourth Hokage said, respecting Jiraiya's great ideals. "However, as the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, I cannot accept harm coming to my fellow villagers. I want to seek justice for my dead companions. Our war is just!"
"Minato, I understand what you mean..." Jiraiya responded seriously. As a member of the Konoha Shinobi, he had an obligation to protect Konoha's interests. This was why, after receiving the Fourth Hokage's recall order, he hurried back immediately. Another important reason was his belief that Nagato, the disciple he taught, was now a hostile force against Konoha, and he felt an obligation to end it all. "To avenge the dead companions and rescue the living ones. That is our war's goal!" said Kakashi.
"It's the Akatsuki organization! This time, we must save my brother!" Shisui's eyes were red with determination. He wanted to rescue his brother but had refrained from acting alone, considering the overall situation, and instead waited for the Fourth Hokage's war assembly.
"Don't worry, Yuki-kun is still alive," Kurenai assured, perceiving through Kidō's Reiatsu the safety of Yuki. This also explained why she maintained her composure.
"I also believe Yuki-kun will be fine," Shizune added, nodding in agreement.
Yugito was silent, but his eyes showed a firm resolve.
Meanwhile, at the Akatsuki organization, there was a discussion about Konoha's serious mobilization. "The Fourth Hokage personally led the team and brought at least one hundred and fifty elite Jōnin," Sasori reported in a low voice.
"Yellow Flash, Legendary Sannin Jiraiya, Kakashi of the Sharingan, Shisui of the Body Flicker, Red Ghost Kurenai, and Orange Shield Shizune are all formidable Shinobi worth tens of millions of bounties," Kakuzu noted, his face showing a deep sense of fear. Despite his greed for bounty, he understood that the higher the bounty, the stronger the opponent. He worried about the risks of hunting such powerful ninjas.
"Jiraiya also participated in the war? that's a troublesome guy!" Kisame expressed concern. With his background in Kirigakure's intelligence department, he was well aware of Jiraiya's strength.
"Nagato, how are you going to respond?" Konan asked, pointing out that Rain Shinobi's current combat power alone wasn't enough.
"There's nothing to worry about. I am the strongest combat power!" Nagato declared confidently, his Rinnegan emitting a terrifying cold light.
"Hehe~ Don't worry, everyone, my Hollow army is not just a decoration," Orochimaru chimed in, showing support. This was all in accordance with Yuki's behind-the-scenes instructions. There was no better experimental ground than war for Orochimaru's ambitions.
Yuki, known as the Glasses Shinigami, was manipulating the war situation from behind the scenes, proving to be one of the most terrifying figures in the history of the Ninja world.