In the Konoha Hokage Building, Sarutobi, who was sitting at his desk, was checking the frontline battle report that had just been delivered, with a complicated expression on his face.
Although it was several days after the battle ended when he received this battle report, he could still feel the tragic atmosphere from the words above!
Especially the long list of casualties is extremely shocking.
If this war with Kumogakure does not end, what little wealth Konoha has left will really be wiped out.
After seeing this battle report, Sarutobi's first thought was not even joy, but incomparable heaviness.
What he was thinking about afterwards was not to order Shikaku to pursue the victory and drive all Yunyin's people back to their hometown in one fell swoop. Instead, he was thinking that if he negotiated peace with Yunyin at this time, he would be somewhat sure of success!
Yes, whether it was the initial disadvantage or the fact that he finally managed to win, there was only one best solution that Sarutobi could think of, which was to negotiate and then sign a non-aggression peace treaty.
It doesn’t matter whether he doesn’t want to make progress or he is too indecisive.
Sarutobi, the third generation Hokage, simply failed to inherit the first generation's domineering spirit and the second generation's spirit of pioneering and change.
Being more than conservative and not being aggressive enough is indeed his biggest flaw, but it is also his biggest advantage.
It was precisely because he saw this that the Nidaime chose to entrust the position of Hokage to him instead of Danzo.
Because this family property needs someone to protect it, Sarutobi is the best candidate at this point. He has the determination to give up his life for the village!
And Sarutobi did live up to Tobirama's expectations and once led Konoha on a more glorious road.
It's a pity that war after war has turned this glory and prosperity into a short-lived scene. Now Konoha is in a precarious and weakest situation.
After frowning and thinking for a long time, Sarutobi still couldn't make up his mind.
Should he take this great victory with him and force Yunyin to surrender, or should he simply give up the fruits of victory and actively seek peace talks?
Personally speaking, Sarutobi prefers the latter. He wants to end this war immediately.
But once he does this, how should he explain to those who died and those who are still alive?
Sarutobi couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Then he read the battle report carefully again, but this time the focus was no longer on casualties and other information, but on the names of people mentioned repeatedly by Shikaku.
All the members of the Mikawa Squad were apparently on Shikaku's merit list, and the tasks they completed during this period and the military exploits they achieved were briefly recorded later.
Even Sarutobi, who had expected that these brats would become famous and famous, couldn't help but secretly marvel!
Especially Shinomiya Aoyu, those of Yunyin's group will be ruined for eight lifetimes if they encounter this troublemaker!
Not only did the reconnaissance intelligence detect the enemy's base camp, but they actually stirred up a hornet's nest by threatening that Kumogakure was nothing more than that and would kill ten Raikage.
To be honest, when he saw this, Sarutobi's expression was so wonderful.
The cowhide is blown to the sky!
Even though he was just a genin, he was confident enough to fight ten Raikages. Then when this bastard comes back, shouldn't he abdicate in favor of others?
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to find ten Hokages. What if he gets beaten?
As for Aruda, the elite jounin who later relied on his own semi-finished forbidden technique to forcibly kill Kumogakure, and even sang arrogantly during the battle...
If this kind of thing happened to other people, it would definitely make Sarutobi dumbfounded.
But in front of Mr. Aoba Shinomiya who said, "I want to fight ten Raikage", that is definitely nothing!
Maybe one day, this bastard will sing a song that will shock the enemy Jonin to death. Sarutobi may be somewhat surprised. For a moment, well, no more.
This also shows how many "surprises" Aoba has created since coming to Konoha, so much so that even the dignified Hokage is a little bit used to it, and thinks that's it.
Forbidden magic?
oh.
Singing during battle and defeating Kumogakure's elite Jonin?
Well, not bad, not bad.
And don’t forget, among these ‘surprises’, a large part are ‘frights’, the kind that are surprising but not surprising...
Judging from the many achievements made by Mikawa Squad, he initially agreed to Uchiha Fugaku to let Itachi go to the front line for training, and also allowed him to send Uchiha Shisui for secret protection. This step was considered to be the right one!
You must know that at that time, neither consultant wanted to involve the Uchiha clan.
Since the Kyuubi incident, it seems that it has become politically correct to be suspicious of Uchiha. Even Sarutobi, who wants to believe in Uchiha, has not really let go of his doubts.
However, he still agreed to Fugaku's request against all odds. First of all, he admired Uchiha Itachi's talent and calm character, and had already considered recruiting him into the ANBU.
Secondly, it is because the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village has intensified recently. This is a good opportunity to ease the relationship between the two parties!
Looking back now, he took this step very wisely and gained a lot of extra things.
Maybe when Itachi grows up, he can become a new bridge for communication between the village and Uchiha.
Sarutobi, who felt much better, began to give Shikaku new instructions before sitting back down.
Although peace talks are necessary, perhaps we can wait for Kumogakure to take the initiative to propose peace talks.
After all, so many people cannot die in vain. It is Konoha who has taken the initiative in the war this time!
Therefore, even if it is a peace negotiation, there must be relevant compensation, otherwise others will think that Konoha is the loser in this war.
Of course, if Yunyin refuses to accept it, he can also give in.
Ending the war and making peace are the most important things right now!
As for other things, it would be best if we could fight for them. If we don’t have them, it would be better than continuing to fight!
I have to say that Sarutobi is really 'stable' and tolerant.
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Shortly after Sarutobi received the good news from the front line, Danzo also learned the specific situation.
Happy, maybe a little bit.
After all, it is Konoha who wins!
But after seeing a certain kid's name frequently, his good mood was instantly broken.
Danzo frowned and put down the information in his hand, and then asked displeasedly: "What is going on with the Akatsuki organization? Why do you have to see me?"
"Perhaps you are worried...According to what our people reported back, the leader of the other party must meet you before he is willing to discuss specific cooperation."
Danzo was very unhappy, "What a cat and dog, you really take yourself seriously. Go and take a trip for me. Don't expose your identity."
"Yes, Lord Danzo!"
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