"Danzo!! You promised that the Kumo ninja would not take advantage of the opportunity to send troops, how should you be responsible now?!"
After the shock, Mito Katoen's rare anger surged up, and he immediately scolded Danzo.
A few days ago, he strongly advocated increasing the number of troops in the Land of Grass and persuaded them to put pressure on Namikaze Minato. These were all based on Danzo's assurance that Konoha would devote all its strength and that there would be no external factors in the decisive battle with Iwa Ninja.
Interference, but now the most worrying thing still happened.
In any case, Danzo, as the Hokage's assistant, must bear the responsibility in this matter.
The latter seemed to be self-aware, and chose a brief silence in the face of the rebuke. At the same time, there seemed to be some self-blame on his face, and he said with a shameful expression: "The Intelligence Department does have to bear a heavy responsibility in this matter. Of course, as the commander, I
It’s hard to escape the blame.”
"But there is one thing I still want to explain a little bit. The job of an intelligence ninja is extremely dangerous.
And the difficulty is extremely high, and things like this, induced by false information released by the enemy, do happen occasionally."
"But no matter what, right now, rather than pursuing accountability, finding a way to deal with Kumo Shinobi's crimes is the most important thing right now, right?"
Danzo Shimura had actually been preparing these remarks for a long time.
Coupled with the acting he just blamed himself for, it can be said that it is perfect. It was already decided to pass the blame to the intelligence department.
Sure enough, after hearing this, the advisory duo quickly understood that, as Danzo said, solving Konoha's current predicament first is the most important thing, and things like accountability should be discussed afterwards...
"Then what are you waiting for? Quickly notify the front line of the Kingdom of Grass, immediately transfer the main force back, and go to the northwest border to defend the enemy!"
After going to bed, Xiaochun suggested in a panic.
At this time, Konoha Village is in an unprecedented state of emptiness in terms of combat power. Basically, there are no ninjas that can be mobilized to participate in the war. Being attacked from behind is an extremely serious matter, because the Kumo ninjas are prepared. If they do not step in,
Understand, it is by no means something sensational to be able to break through all the defense lines in one day and reach the front gate of Konoha.
With the ninja's mobility, this is a piece of cake.
This proposal was quickly recognized by Mito Menyan. After all, at present, this is the safest way.
"I agree to transfer the main force back to the battlefield of Grass Country, and just in case, all the remaining genin in the village should also be dispatched. Before the main force returns to defense, try our best to intercept the Kumo nin to protect Konoha.
"
An indifferent voice sounded, and the one who could say such words was naturally Danzo.
"Let a group of genin with little experience join the war? Danzo, do you know what you are talking about?" This time, not only did the two advisers cast their surprised eyes on him, but even Nara Shikaku frowned deeply.
brow.
"Of course I know, but the current situation is special after all. As a ninja of Konoha, even if you are just an intern at the ninja school, you are obliged to sacrifice for Konoha, aren't you?"
"..."
"Danzo-sama, genin are the future of the village, and they must not be easily lost in a war with no chance of winning. These are the exact words of the Hokage-sama two hours ago."
Nara Shikaku recalled that when he suggested using genin as a containment strategy before, he was sternly rejected by Namikaze Minato, and he was deeply moved.
"By the way, where is the Yondaime? Where is he now? Why hasn't he come here yet?"
Only then did the two advisors and Danzo remember that it had been so long since the emergency meeting was held, and the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato had not yet shown up, and they suddenly felt a little strange.
Regarding this issue, Danzo Shimura is the one who is most concerned about it.
Everything so far is almost in his plan. Even if the main force is really transferred back, I am afraid that the Cloud Ninjas have already broken into the Fire Country and caused heavy losses.
Konoha's defeat in the war is a foregone conclusion.
So he wanted to know what kind of remedial measures Namikaze Minato could take at this time.
"Lord Hokage, he should have led less than a detachment of ANBU members to the northwest border by now..."
"What?! The Yondaime rushed to the front line in person? Does he want to rely on this little ANBU to stop the Kumo ninja army?"
Everyone was greatly surprised when they heard the news.
It was impossible for Minato Namikaze to deal with the large-scale crimes committed by the Kumo ninja, so after hearing about this incident, the advisory duo, including Danzo, felt a little incredible.
"Danzo-sama and the two advisors don't have to worry. The Fourth Hokage has actually made a plan to deal with the Kumo ninja's invasion.
Next, I will inform you in detail about the follow-up arrangements in the village."
Nara Shikaku glanced at the senior officials indifferently, and then wanted to continue, but Danzo suddenly objected: "Isn't the fourth generation's approach too rash?"
"As the Hokage, how can I stay away from the village and go to the battlefield at this time? What if a small group of enemies secretly infiltrates into the Land of Fire and heads straight for Konoha, and the village will not have a shadow to lead it, how can we unite everyone?
Defend the enemy?"
This was a fair statement, and the two consultants agreed with it.
However, Nara Shikaku had long anticipated this situation and quickly gave an explanation: "Hokage-sama rushed to the border to actually contain the Kumo ninja troops, so that the main force of Konoha on the battlefield of Grass Country could completely defeat the Iwa ninja.
And buy time."
"As long as the Kingdom of Grass can achieve a great victory on the battlefield, the Kumo ninjas who have traveled a long distance to attack will naturally want to retreat.
By then the Konoha army will return to the defense, and the Kumo ninja's strategic intentions will be completely defeated."
This plan sounds good on the surface, but the two consultants are a little unsure. Although Namikaze Minato is famous in the ninja world, and his name of golden light makes ninjas from all over the world change their minds after hearing about it, it is up to him and the ANBU to stop it.
An army of cloud ninjas is unrealistic no matter how you think about it.
Nara Shikaku probably guessed something about the thoughts of the two consultants from the look on their faces, but time was running out at the moment and he couldn't care much about it.
After making up his mind, he suddenly bowed to everyone and said very seriously: "Everyone, please believe in and support the decision of the fourth generation."
"At this time, internal differences of opinion will only undermine the overall situation..."
Koharu and Mito Katomo looked at each other after hearing this. They both seemed a little shaken. If Minato Namikaze himself was here and the meeting was still in the discussion stage, then they might still insist on being conservative.
Decision was made to immediately transfer the main force of Konoha.
But now Minato Namikaze will be killed first and then announced, and it is already possible to set off.
If they continue to object and argue at this time, it will seem like they are holding back.
"Huh, that's ridiculous."
Just when the advisory duo was about to express their intention to accept Nara Shikaku's proposal and fully support Namikaze Minato's decision, Shimura Danzo suddenly sneered: "The Fourth Generation is betting on the village!!"
"As the Hokage's assistant, I do not agree with such a ridiculous decision!!"
"My suggestion is to immediately send someone to persuade the Yondaime to return to Konoha to guard the village, and at the same time urgently order the main force on the front line to retreat to resist the invasion of Kumo ninja!"
Danzo's strong objection temporarily cooled down the atmosphere in the conference room.
No one expected that even at this time, he would still be so stubborn.
"In this case, Danzo-sama, I have no choice but to hand over this order to remove the Yondaime to you..." Nara Shikaku sighed in his heart, and with a complicated look on his face, he took out a paper order that he had already prepared.
, handed it over.
Then, he secretly glanced at the people with shocked faces, and carefully explained: "Danzo-sama, the fourth generation is very dissatisfied with your negligence in the work of the intelligence department that you are responsible for, and has decided to withdraw your intelligence.
The position of ministry leader.
In addition, if you strongly oppose the planned plan just now, you will also be removed from your position as Hokage's assistant..."
After Nara Shikaku finished speaking, he suddenly took out another paper order as if he remembered something again.
