Chapter 48 Conflict intensifies

Aburame Shiyi was dragged to attend the meeting by Shimura Danzo again.

This was a war mobilization meeting.

Hosted by Sarutobi Hiruzen, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Namikaze Minato, Danzo and two Hokage advisors were all present.

The standard was very high, all the jonin in Konoha who could attend participated, and a large number of villagers were watching.

As the political successor of Shimura Danzo, Aburame Shiyi also participated.

But because Aburame Shiyi was not famous and had insufficient prestige, he could only listen and was not qualified to speak.

So he stayed quietly in the corner, listening to the speeches of these big men.

The mobilization meeting began, and the first item was Sarutobi Hiruzen's speech, which talked about inheriting the will of fire, protecting Konoha, protecting the Land of Fire, resisting invasion, etc.

Sarutobi Hiruzen gave speeches many times during his time as Hokage, which has become a standard for major events.

It doesn't take much effort to win people's hearts and inspire people, so why not do it?

It can also give Konoha's ninjas confidence, letting them know that Konoha's rules are not messed up, and Konoha is safe.

Sarutobi Hiruzen finished his speech and waved his hand.

Next is the key point. Sarutobi Hiruzen announced the positions of the ninja troops.

"Then, I'll leave it to you, Orochimaru."

As the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen needs to stay in Konoha and appease people's hearts, so he naturally can't rush to the front line at will.

Among the remaining candidates, Jiraiya is used to being casual, Tsunade has hemophobia, Minato is strong enough, but his prestige is much worse, and White Fang is not good at commanding, and it is not suitable to appear in front of people.

Therefore, Orochimaru, who is experienced, calm and rigorous, is the most suitable candidate to be the commander.

Under the gaze of everyone, Orochimaru walked up slowly, his golden pupils looked unusually bright in the sun, and his cold temperament made people feel at ease.

Next came Jiraiya, Tsunade and Namikaze Minato.

If Orochimaru's position is the commander-in-chief, then Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Minato Namikaze are the deputy commanders.

The position was determined at this moment.

Seeing the three ninjas of Konoha and the golden flash, the atmosphere below became warm, and they were full of confidence that Konoha could win.

Konoha is indeed very strong now. Although Konoha ninjas have some concerns about the war, most of them firmly believe that Konoha can win the final victory.

Sarutobi Hiruzen saw this scene and nodded with satisfaction. The people's hearts can be used, and the army's hearts can be used.

The departure of the army stabilized the somewhat impetuous Konoha.

But Konoha sent reinforcements to the border, which made the atmosphere in the ninja world more tense.

Perhaps Konoha's reinforcements stimulated the four major ninja villages, or the four major ninja villages had long been determined to take a bite out of Konoha, and the friction on the border was getting more and more intense.

The Sand Village has clearly declared war, throwing the responsibility for the disappearance of the Third Kazekage to Konoha, claiming that Konoha's conspiracy led to the disappearance of the Kazekage, and an explanation must be given.

The Hidden Rock Village was shrewd and cooperated with the Hidden Sand Village, but did not send troops. Instead, it gathered troops on the side of Konoha, exerted pressure, and pulled a considerable part of Konoha's troops.

The Hidden Cloud Village even sent a small force to break through the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Hot Water.

However, these were blocked under the calm command of Orochimaru. Orochimaru participated in the Second Ninja World War and was very good at commanding, not giving the enemy a chance.

In the early stage of the war, when the villages did not invest real strength, it was too much to underestimate him to want to defeat Orochimaru.

Jiraiya showed his power and boosted the morale of Konoha; Tsunade stayed in the rear to treat ninjas and calm people's hearts; Namikaze Minato conducted a surprise attack and made the opponent miserable.

But everyone knows that this is only temporary, and the pressure will increase in the future, whether it is Konoha or the other four major ninja villages.

The war has begun, and it will not stop until enough lives are devoured.

Each of the major ninja villages will send more people until a large-scale decisive battle is fought, or they will continue to send soldiers into the meat grinder until they can no longer hold on.

…

Danzo returned to the Root and found Aburame Shiyi and asked directly.

“Can you make a Wood Release weapon by yourself?”

“Yes, Wood Release transplantation is not difficult. The important thing is to suppress Hashirama’s cells with phosphorus bugs.”

Aburame Shiyi’s decisive words made Shimura Danzo very satisfied.

“Does Danzo want me to make a Wood Release weapon?”

Shimura Danzo nodded slightly.

“From now on, you have to keep making Wood Release weapons.”

Shimura Danzo paused, then spoke seriously.

"Maybe tomorrow, maybe the next second, a brutal war may break out at any time, it depends on who can't hold back first."

"Although Hiruzen is weak and has given up a lot of benefits, he has an advantage in seeking the support of the ninja clan. Konoha now needs a lot of available combat power and elite ninjas from each clan."

Aburame Shiyi nodded and said, "Indeed, the Third Hokage was very attractive at the mobilization meeting, and each clan sent a lot of ninjas."

"That's because Hiruzen promised a lot of benefits, allowing them to keep their positions during the war or transfer them to the same level."

"But these are not enough, we still need strength, and Wood Release weapons are the best choice. For Konoha, I hope you put your strength on this and don't be lazy."

Aburame Shiyi said hesitantly: "There is no problem in making Wood Release weapons, but there is a lack of experimental subjects now, and can Wood Release weapons really see the light of day?"

"You should know that once the Wood Release Weapon is activated, the final outcome is death. This is not in line with the will of the Hokage and may cause unrest."

Shimura Danzo said nonchalantly: "It is because we are in a state of war now that the Wood Release Weapon should be used. As long as the Wood Release Weapon can play the greatest role, Hiruzen will have nothing to say."

"As for the experimental subjects, don't worry. I still have some newly trained Genin under my command. They have all become qualified members of the Root."

"If it is not enough, then recruit. There are many civilian Genin who are willing to dedicate themselves to Konoha. They have a great possibility of dying on the battlefield and can't do anything."

"In that case, why not become a Wood Release experimental subject and contribute to Konoha."

"Instead of letting the Genin become cannon fodder and die unclearly on the battlefield, it is better to give them a chance to become heroes."

"I will finish it as soon as possible."

Shimura Danzo left after giving instructions. The Ninja World War broke out and he was also very busy.

He needs to organize and analyze the information gathered from various places in the Ninja World and send it to the Third Hokage.

And communicate and trade with others, give them a lot of benefits, tempt ninjas to betray the ninja village and sell information.

He also has to collude with Hanzo and find ways to get Hanzo close to Konoha and provide convenience for Konoha.

The most important thing is that he has to pay attention to the Uchiha clan, prevent the Uchiha clan from getting out of control, and find ways to collect Sharingan.

In short, Danzo is very busy.