#121 - Chapter 121: World War II Reignites! Shadow Level Gathering

“We’ve gathered you all here today to discuss only one matter.”

“The Second Shinobi World War.”

“Has returned.”

Seeing that everyone was present, Hiruzen Sarutobi wasted no time and went straight to the point.

“It's only been a month.”

“Has the information been leaked already?”

“Damn it!”

...

Although they had already learned of this news from the Anbu, the Third Hokage's personal confirmation still caused a stir in the conference room.

Especially among the smaller ninja clans like the Moonlight and Inuzuka clans, their emotions were even more intense.

Because once a shinobi world war breaks out, even bloodline clans like the Uchiha and Hyuga would suffer, let alone the small clans with secret techniques.

A few die on this battlefield, a few die on that battlefield.

Ninja clans could be reduced to their original state in minutes.

“Silence!”

Hiruzen Sarutobi, holding a pipe, gently tapped the table.

The ninjutsu professor, in the prime of his life, possessed an imposing aura.

With just two words, he controlled the situation, making the conference room so quiet that a pin could be heard dropping.

“Sarutobi-sensei, who can't sit still?”

Orochimaru was the first to speak, his slightly hoarse voice mixed with a hint of cold killing intent, like the cold wind of winter sweeping through every corner of the conference room.

The rekindling of war was already within his expectations, so he wasn't surprised.

In fact, for him, who had just recently taken over as the captain of the Anbu, the re-ignition of the Second Shinobi World War had only advantages and no disadvantages.

This was his stage, Orochimaru's stage.

As long as he fought this battle well, not only would his position as the captain of the Anbu be as stable as Mount Tai, but he could also go a step further.

To seek the position of Fourth Hokage.

“According to the news from the Anbu, Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure are all restless, especially Sunagakure, which is making big moves.”

“Most of the Sunagakure Jonin who were out on missions have been summoned back to the village.”

“Only Kirigakure is still observing for the time being, but once the situation changes, they will inevitably be unable to restrain themselves and want to bite off a piece of Konoha.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was grave as he glanced at the two Hokage advisors standing behind him, who had not attended the previous meeting.

Seeing this, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane immediately stepped forward and sent the information about Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure to everyone in the meeting.

The content of the information was very simple.

It recorded some of the combat personnel and deployment routes of the three major ninja villages.

Obviously, finding out the commanders and marching routes of Sunagakure was the limit for the Konoha spies lurking in Sunagakure village.

Similarly,

The information on Kumogakure and Iwagakure was also similar.

After all, spies are not omnipotent.

“Kage-level powerhouses are gathering.”

Hiashi Hyuga glanced at the information on the table and couldn't help but sigh.

Kage-level combat power is a rare existence in the entire ninja world.

But now, as soon as the news of Sakumo Hatake's suicide spread, Sunagakure dispatched at least three Kage-level combatants.

Chiyo, Ebizo, and Rasa.

On the Iwagakure side, the Third Tsuchikage's son, Kurotsuchi, led the army.

Although they didn't dispatch as many Kage-level combatants, they had a large number of troops.

Starting with two thousand Iwa ninjas.

As for Kumogakure, it was even more exaggerated.

The Third Raikage personally led the Kumo ninjas through the Land of Hot Water, like a sharp knife, directly inserted into the Land of Fire from the northeast.

This was the real strongest Raikage in history, completely different from the self-proclaimed strongest Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Of course, in terms of true strength, the truly terrifying one was still Konoha.

During the First Shinobi World War, the Second Hokage led the army, one against four.

In the early and mid-term of the Second Shinobi World War, Sakumo Hatake and the Sannin led the army, still one against four.

Unfortunately, my Fire is full of internal strife and regret.

Killing Sakumo Hatake caused the Second Shinobi World War, which should have ended, to rekindle.

“Shikaku, you come and talk to everyone.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi propped his elbows on the table, rested his chin on his palms, and looked around at everyone.

“Everyone, based on the current information, whether it is Sunagakure, Kumogakure, or Iwagakure, their first wave of attacks should be mainly for testing, mainly to feel out our bottom line.”

“After experiencing the Second Shinobi World War and the suicide of Sakumo-sama, whether we still have the strength to fight on multiple fronts.”

“If we are strong, they will be timid; if we are weak, they will launch a full-scale war.”

“At that time, Kirigakure, who is sitting on the mountain to watch the tigers fight, will also be unable to restrain themselves and join the game to divide and eat Konoha.”

Shikaku Nara got up from his chair and explained his analysis in detail.

Everyone nodded in agreement after listening.

Fighting against many enemies is an old tradition of Konoha.

There is no way, who made Konoha's military, economy, culture, and materials and territory all far ahead.

Not to mention that Konoha has also produced a Ninja God and a Shinobi World Asura.

This alone is enough for the four major ninja villages to join forces to besiege Konoha.

No ninja village wants to see Konoha produce another Ninja God or Shinobi World Asura.

Including Konoha itself, they don't want to see it either.

“Therefore, I suggest crippling them in one wave.”

“Only by severely hurting Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure in the testing phase will they not dare to launch a full-scale war, and Kirigakure will be even more afraid to join the game after seeing it.”

“If we can't win the war in one battle, Konoha will have endless troubles.”

“Everyone, you don't want to see the Jinchuriki of each village being deployed on the battlefield, do you?”

Facing the gazes of everyone, Shikaku Nara said word by word.

When they heard the three words Jinchuriki, almost everyone turned pale.

Don't think that the Nine Tailed Beasts are sealed, so you think the Tailed Beasts are useless.

Don't think that the Jinchuriki can be beaten down by the Kage of each village, so you think the Jinchuriki are weak.

Once fully Tailed Beast Transformation, all Jinchuriki will become nuclear artillery platforms.

In terms of destructive power and range, they completely surpass the Five Kage except for Hashirama Senju.

Not to mention anything else, if a Tailed Beast Ball falls into the five major ninja villages, the consequences will be unimaginable.

The five major ninja villages will change their names to the four major ninja villages in minutes.

“Everyone, what do you think?”

Involving the Shinobi World War, especially hearing the three words Jinchuriki, even Hiruzen Sarutobi did not dare to be as arbitrary as usual.

Because he must rely on the high-level officials present to go to the battlefield; because he does not want to go to the battlefield.

This is also the most beautiful scenery of the Shinobi World War.

In every Shinobi World War, the Kage of Wind, Earth, Lightning, and Water will take the lead and throw themselves into the battlefield.

No matter which generation, they will inevitably go to the battlefield.

Only the “Strongest Hokage in History”.

Absent from the First Shinobi World War.

Also absent from the Second Shinobi World War.

Still absent from the Third Shinobi World War.

By the time of the Fourth Shinobi World War, he did participate, but he was forcibly reanimated by Orochimaru.

“I agree with Shikaku's proposal.”

“Compared to a full-scale war with the three major ninja villages, or even the four major ninja villages.”

“Winning the war in one battle is undoubtedly the best strategy.”

Orochimaru was still the first to speak.

Before, breaking Hanzo's Rain Shadow dream was a joint effort with Tsunade and Jiraiya.

It was an achievement, but it was definitely not as good as Sakumo Hatake.

If he could defeat one of the three major ninja villages this time, coupled with Danzo's support, and the Hyuga clan led by Hiashi Hyuga, surpassing Minato Namikaze would be a certainty.

“We can't let the Jinchuriki appear on the battlefield.”

“Otherwise, the casualties will be too heavy.”

Minato Namikaze followed closely behind.

There was no way.

Kushina Uzumaki was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Although the two haven't married yet, they have had feelings for each other since childhood, and he doesn't want to see Kushina Uzumaki become a war weapon.

Others agreed.

The Tailed Beast Ball falling from the sky is chilling just thinking about it.