The next day, when the media swarmed in and various small countries were eagerly waiting for any good news to be released from the Five Shadows Talks, the media captured an astonishing scene.
The Raikage has already left the Iron Kingdom - Iwakage also chose to leave before the media arrived for the interview. Only Kirigage and Sand Shadow seemed to intend to participate in this media interview.
"Lord Rasa! Lord Sand Shadow! Can you please tell me what happened yesterday? Why did the Raikage leave?"
"Terumi Mei-sama! Did the negotiation break down?"
Since this was the first time for me to participate in media interviews in this way, it was also the first time for the media to participate in such a big event. Under the excitement of the crowd, everyone actually started to compete and make a lot of noise.
But as Hinata Yuzuru just pressed his hand, the invisible sense of oppression spread. These ordinary reporters stopped their movements one after another as if they had a lump in their throats. After they were quiet, Hinata Yuzuru calmed down.
's opening.
"Media friends, please raise your hands and wait. The person in charge will select the media one by one to be interviewed. Everyone has one and only one opportunity to ask questions. Please wait patiently and wait without confusion."
After the words fell, everyone below raised their hands. The senior official of the Iron Country who was in charge of Media Day extended his hand to ask a reporter from Konoha to speak first, which could be regarded as a special favor for Hyuga Yuzuru.
"Lord Hokage! Why did the Raikage and Iwakage leave before the media day? Is it because yesterday's negotiations did not go well?"
Konoha's media interviewer Hyuga Yuzuru looks familiar. I have often seen him reporting news in various places before, but I still remember that his name is Fumami.
"At yesterday's meeting, I put forward many proposals, including establishing a United Council with the five major countries as the main ones, and working with the small countries in the ninja world for peace in the ninja world, but in the meantime"
Hyuga Yuzuru simply and clearly explained the concepts and proposals he had elaborated on when he attended the Five Shadows Conference this time. The flashbulbs clicked, and reporters wrote hard to record every word he said. Journalists from many small countries
His face looked even more ecstatic.
Godaime-sama actually wants to take small countries like us to play. I’m so touched!
Even many people from small countries who have always had great trust in him cannot imagine at this moment that as the leader of the five great ninja countries, and now almost the strongest being in the ninja world, he is actually willing to listen to the wishes of small countries, and is even willing to
It is because of them that they have conflicts with the big powers.
"During the meeting, Raikage did not agree with my plan to limit the power of ninjas and eliminate the use of force and war to oppress small countries. This made me very disappointed and difficult to accept.
I firmly believe that the power of ninjas should be used to contribute to all mankind and exist to protect their families. If the power of ninjas cannot be restricted and the use of ninja powers cannot be restricted by a rule that everyone can accept, then
The ninja world will never achieve true peace.
Konoha has always been committed to working for the peace of the ninja world, and I am unswervingly willing to make all efforts for this. My only dream is to live a peaceful and wonderful life after retirement in a truly peaceful world.
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If some people are unwilling to put down the butcher knife in their hands, and some are unwilling to welcome a peaceful and beautiful future, and regard the use of violence to oppress, plunder, and exploit as the natural law of the ninja world where the jungle is the law of the jungle, then I am also willing to wear the armor!
The power of ninja opens up the path to true peace!"
Hyuga Yuzuru's words were deafening. Although he didn't mention Raikage a word, it seemed that every word pointed out that he was targeting the Kingdom of Thunder. He solemnly said with a serious and confident expression: "The long war in the ninja world until today has made Tai Tai
So many tragedies have happened again and again!
I have personally set foot on the battlefield as a child, and I have also witnessed with my own eyes children who were my age and who were from other small countries, were displaced and displaced due to disputes and wars between big countries.
Countless names that I am familiar with are still engraved on Konoha's commemorative monuments, and even to this day, ninjas still die heroically for their country every year.
I've had enough!"
Hinata Yuzuru spoke loudly and angrily: "There are millions of people in this world who are tired of war and tired of the so-called law of the jungle. Like me, they long for peace, but there are always people who believe that survival of the fittest is the only way to survive."
By nature, only strong people have the right to speak!
Then I will show them who can set the rules in this ninja world!
Konoha is never willing to take the initiative to initiate a war. In fact, since the establishment of the village more than sixty years ago, Konoha has never taken the initiative to launch aggression or oppression against any country, but it has never backed down from any challenge! It has never been afraid!
If anyone thinks that what I say does not count, the principles I preach do not count as truth, and the rules I speak of and the rules that people desire do not count as rules.
Then I am not afraid to fight with them, and according to the truth he believes in, I will use my strength to prove who is righteous!"
There was no pretense in these words, and there was no concealment in the anger and confidence that came from them.
After the reporters were quiet for a moment, the next moment, more hands were raised desperately.
The person in charge immediately selected the next reporter.
"Do you mean that Konoha might declare war with the Kingdom of Thunder!?"
The reporter's expression is both uneasy and excited. The uneasiness lies in the fear of war, and the excitement lies in the instinctive realization that today's interview will probably become the most record-worthy interview in his journalistic career!
The anger on Hyuga Yuzuru's face subsided slightly, but he said more decisively: "If the peace of the ninja world needs a battle to lay the foundation, then I am duty-bound!"
The reporters below were in an uproar, and the next reporter immediately asked: "Lord Kirikage, what do you think?"
"The Country of Mist is willing to work firmly with Konoha to work for the peace of the ninja world and stand firmly on the same front."
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"Lord Sand Shadow!"
"I still need to discuss and confirm with my colleagues in China, but I also hope for peace in the ninja world." Rasa's words were simple, but compared to Terumi Mei, it can only be said that the stance was not thorough enough.
His words only caused Hinata Yuzuru to glance at him lightly. His eyes met, and then he pretended to be calm and looked away. However, this scene was recorded extremely clearly by the camera.
At this moment, a reporter from a small country asked: "Hokage-sama! Your actions are the same as directly starting a new ninja war. Wouldn't such actions be more detrimental to the peace of the ninja world and more harmful than beneficial?"
"Very well, if the Kingdom of Thunder launches an invasion of your country, I will never have any objections. What do you think?" Hinata Yuzuru counterattacked with sharp words and chuckled twice: "Maybe you think
, is it because the Country of Tea where you are located only borders Konoha, so you can sit back and relax and ignore incidents like the Moon Country happening again and again?"
The reporter was silent for a moment and wanted to say something more, but he had lost the qualification to ask questions.
After that, the reporters continued to ask questions and conduct interviews, while the three shadows continued to answer various questions. The short one-hour interview ended quickly, and the three shadows finally confirmed each other's intentions in private.
"The Godaime, have you really made up your mind to start a war with the Kingdom of Thunder?" Rasa's expression showed nothing.
Hyuga Yuzuru just stared at him calmly: "I must curb the endless oppression of small countries by big countries, and I must also restrain the power of ninjas - in fact, maybe this move also blocks your way? Then
I have to say sorry in advance."
Luo Sha pursed her lips for a moment, and then chuckled twice: "How is that possible? Our Kingdom of Sand will not be like the Kingdom of Thunder. It's just that the Kingdom of Sand's combat power is now withered, so I'm afraid it won't be able to provide much help to Konoha!"
Hinata Yuzuru's expression remained calm: "No need."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and left. Terumi Mei glanced at him and had no conversation with him. In fact, the relationship between the two families had always been normal.
Terumi Mei caught up with Hyuga Yuzuru and whispered: "If the war starts, the Country of Mist is willing to participate in the battle as an ally."
"Okay." Hinata Yuzuru did not refuse, but just said: "But please keep in touch at any time regarding the specific situation."
"Yes, then I will go back first. As you know, this incident is a bit sudden." Terumi Mei sighed and said: "I am in the Country of Mist, and it is not like you in Konoha who keep your word."
"You are an amazing woman and an amazing Kirikage. I believe that your changes and efforts in the Kingdom of Mist are obvious to everyone." Hinata Yuzuru said a few words of relief and then walked to the car. At this moment,
The Konoha ninjas have entered a wartime state, and everyone is guarding the surroundings with stern expressions.
He reached out and patted Mei Mei's shoulder gently: "I hope this incident can be an opportunity for both of us to go further. Peace in the ninja world and peace between countries is not just a matter between you and me.
, it is still a matter between the two peoples - there is nothing deeper than the friendship accumulated by standing on the same front."
Terumi Mei understood, smiled and shook her head gently, stretched out her hand, and shook Hinata Yuzuru's hand tightly: "Waiting for the good news."
"Yes." Hinata Yuzuru also smiled and shook hands with her, and the reporters who were still around were reluctant to leave, so they used their cameras to capture the scene, and they dubbed it the 'Grasp of the Century' and posted it on
In his own newspaper.
Hinata Yuzuru got into the car, and the car began to speed away from the Iron Country.
At the same time, this media interview quickly spread throughout the ninja world as if it had wings.
For a time, prices skyrocketed, and people in many countries rushed to the streets to buy food and necessities after watching the news. In panic, there was even a wave of refugees in some small countries.
They flocked to big countries such as Konoha with their families, hoping to find shelter in big countries and avoid being displaced again in small countries and encountering unprovoked disasters due to the long war that may occur later.
As soon as Hinata Yuzuru got into the car, her cell phone started ringing like crazy.
Countless daimyo from small countries or leaders of ninja villages tried to establish contact with him through various channels and methods to confirm the situation.
Hyuga Yuzuru took his time and left it to the ninjas of Konoha to reply one by one.
In the past, the Ninja War was just a battle between the five great powers.
Small countries either allow themselves to be bullied without any resistance, or else they suffer misfortune and are caught in the middle and suffer from suffocation.
But this time, the battle initiated by Hyuga Yuzuru affected more than just a few major countries.
Not long after the media interview ended, the leader of the Moon Country, who had been oppressed by the Kingdom of Thunder for a long time, accepted an interview with Ninja without hesitation and stated in a high-profile voice: "If the Kingdom of Thunder cannot stop its oppression of the Moon Country,
Oppression, I am willing to accept the declaration of war by the Kingdom of Thunder together with Konoha."
There is only two words difference between accepting a declaration of war and declaring war, but it is enough to fully express one's attitude.
Affected by this, many small countries began to respond accordingly.
Some simply condemned the Kingdom of Thunder for not having any responsibility as a great country.
Some stood firmly behind Konoha.
Others are resolutely on the same front as Iwakage and Raikage, resisting Hyuga Yuzuru's act of single-handedly starting a war in the shinobi world, believing that his voice this time is an extremely selfish 'tyranny'.
This is an act of forcibly intervening in other countries' internal affairs and using threats of force to deter them for unwarranted reasons, which seriously infringes upon the interests of the Kingdom of Thunder and tramples on the ideas of freedom and peace that Hyuga Yuzuru personally preaches.
Words of mixed praise and criticism are flying all over the place under the propaganda of the media.
However, after returning to Konoha, Hyuga Yuzuru received various documents from various regions in just three days.
The battle has begun!
In today's situation, the first shot in a battle often does not start with ninjas, but with trade.
Almost immediately after Hyuga Yuzuru spoke in front of the media, the Kingdom of Thunder began to quickly restrict and cut various resources, trade, and commercial activities. In just three days, a number of companies and products related to Konoha were launched one after another.
be sanctioned.
Konoha's backhand doubled, and the sanctions came even more swiftly and unreasonably. You must know that 70% of the communication network market in the Kingdom of Thunder is now guaranteed to be maintained by Konoha!
Not only that, a large number of low-priced foods were out of stock, and prices in Lei Zhi's country skyrocketed. It was not until this moment that Lei Yingai realized the seriousness of the problem.
In the past, he thought that what Konoha did was only invade the domestic market of the Kingdom of Thunder to a certain extent, but it was not until the battle between the two sides started that he suddenly realized it.
In years of competition, due to Konoha's leadership in many key areas, such as food and production raw materials, good money drives out bad money, resulting in a large number of Thunder Kingdom businessmen being forced to transform and explore and develop other blank markets.
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Now that Konoha has suddenly withdrawn, it has led to an incomplete supply of a large number of goods in the Kingdom of Thunder. Raw materials in factories have been out of stock. Although there are reserves of basic materials such as food, Konoha accounts for 70% of the global agricultural output.
, but it still seems particularly inadequate, which indirectly leads to a surge in prices.
There is nothing we can do about this! Konoha's agricultural products are extremely advanced in crop improvement technology, and their yield per acre, taste, and price have been completely out of reach for farmers in most other countries many years ago.
Either join the Konoha Farmers Association to obtain assistance, or else they can only rely on domestic agricultural support projects, maintain a low-efficiency and low-yield model, anxiously wait for the upgrade of domestic agricultural products, and rely on domestic protective purchase prices to survive.
There are more than one or two similar things.
This immediately made the people of the Kingdom of Thunder live a miserable life.
Prices of consumer goods that used to be cheap have suddenly skyrocketed. Domestic products that are far inferior to Konoha products have seen their prices rise to new highs.
It doesn't matter that things have become more expensive. Due to sanctions from both sides, a large number of factories have been forced to shut down. Many companies have begun to suspend operations indefinitely, and workers and employees have also lost their jobs.
Many industries where Konoha invested capital or used Konoha's key technologies were forced to shut down because of the loss of Konoha's raw materials and technical support.
With a large number of unemployed people, coupled with the skyrocketing prices, a large number of "refugees" began to appear in the Kingdom of Thunder, who were walking on the streets and could only rely on the Kingdom of Thunder's relief funds and relief food to survive.
The Kingdom of Mist also responded quickly and began to impose sanctions.
The small countries dependent on the two countries also began to draw a clear line between them and the Kingdom of Thunder.
Although the Kingdom of Rock and the Kingdom of Thunder quickly began to respond to each other, support each other, and jointly sanction the Konoha Alliance.
However, due to Konoha's unique advantages and the well-prepared material reserves and strategic support, the impact it received was completely different!
Although people in Konoha also feel that prices have increased a bit, there is no pressure at all on basic daily necessities.
At work, the people of Konoha are by no means as dependent on foreign capital as other countries. Although in this situation, exports have dropped sharply, causing some companies to have difficulty operating, Konoha is very wealthy and will not let you go bankrupt.
If you are not allowed to go bankrupt, workers will not be able to pay their salaries, so they will have to make up for it with subsidies.
The ninjas' amazing mobility and supervision strictly prevent all kinds of incidents from happening. The entire Konoha is like a machine linked by countless precision gears, rumbling at this moment, baring its teeth ferociously to the surrounding countries.
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Although there are still people in the country who are holding high the anti-war flag, they are only a drop in the ocean. The overall environment is extremely fanatical - the people of Konoha firmly believe that there is only one person who can win this battle. In this situation, not only does no one
Instead of complaining, many people spontaneously organized themselves to take to the streets, calling on people to cut back on food and clothing and rush to support Konoha.
We must fight! We must win the war!
Want peace! Want peace in the ninja world!
Want victory! Want comprehensive victory!
As the slogans spread deafeningly through Konoha, we were in a brief stalemate for about a few months. It was winter again, and the country of Thunder, which was in short supply of food, was finally unable to withstand the various internal conflicts that continued to arise under the economic blockade.
Old and new grudges, as well as ideological differences, made Raikage make the most important decision in his life.
"Today is the sixty-seventh year of Konoha, December 3rd, 10:12 pm.
The Kingdom of Thunder officially declares war on Konoha!
Lei Yingai said in front of the media: 'If you don't fight, you will die, but fighting may not mean death!'
'Reject Konoha's hegemony! The Kingdom of Thunder will fight for freedom!'
It is reported that the Kingdom of Thunder has sent a vanguard army of about five thousand ninjas to attack Konoha from the direction of the Moon Kingdom!
At the same time, Iwa Country also declared war on Konoha, and 7,200 Iwa Ninja troops are currently gathering at the border.
A spokesman for Konoha stated that all ninjas in Konoha have long been ready for battle. Kakashi Hatake, the leader of Kakashi's force, said in an interview that the defense line of Moon Land is indestructible!
Our reporter Wen Bo will continue to report all the information about this war to you as soon as possible, and the next shots will be transferred to reporters on the border of Rock Country."
Hyuga Yuzuru was wearing a god robe, sitting in the office, staring at the night view outside the floor-to-ceiling window in a daze.
Behind her, Hinata Kaoru was tapping the keyboard quickly with a serious expression. On her desk, several screens displayed timely intelligence and information from various departments.
The development of black technology in Konoha is extremely rapid. Just like the network just appeared and flew from 2G to 4G in half a year, computers have also developed rapidly in just one year.
Today's technological level is even higher than that of the modern era.
Even some high technologies developed based on chakra have even reached the level of science fiction.
"Yuzuru-sama, can you really not think about the war room's plan? With our current capabilities, even if you don't take action, we have more than 70% chance of winning and can defeat the Iwarai Alliance."
Hinata Yuzuru came back to her senses after hearing the words, turned her head and looked at Hinata Kaoru. She expressed her worry. At the slightly gray stone color that appeared on his face, she paused for a moment, hesitated, and whispered: "You
My current body."
"Don't worry, it's just because the natural energy in the body is too strong. If you let it out through fighting, it will be much better."
Hinata Yuzuru spoke slowly. He stretched out his hand, and one of his fingers had a stone-like color. It was so stiff that he couldn't move. But he just put a little force on his hand, and there was a cracking sound on his hand, and the skin of his fingers cracked.
The 'stone chips' shattered on the ground, revealing white fingers.
"I know it in my heart - this battle started because of me, and it will end because of me. If it is borne by the ninjas, at least, thousands of people will die, then just follow my plan, haven't we already agreed?
Yet?"
Hinata Yuzuru said softly.
Hinata Xun was silent for a moment, typing quickly on the keyboard, then took a deep breath, turned off the screen, and stared at him seriously: "This is the first time I refute you."
"I have made up my mind." Hinata Yuzuru just stared at him calmly and said softly: "If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight."
"Xun, I am Hokage."
After his words fell, Xun became silent and speechless.
In the end, I could only get up, walk to him, hug him tightly, and say nothing.
Hinata Yuzuru patted her back: "If you don't even trust me"
"I believe you. I'm just worried. I'm just. scared."