Chapter 62 The Kingdom of Whirlpool is our beloved relatives and friends! (Please vote for me!!)

There was perfect silence in the conference room, like the bottom of a lake where even the water surface was still.

People seem to be able to hear their own breathing and even a faint heartbeat.

"Everyone here knows that the Uzumaki Country has been our important ally since Lord Hashirama established Konoha."

After a moment of silence, Sarutobi Hiruzen took the lead to break the dead silence and said sincerely: "Now that the country of Whirlpool is in crisis, I feel that we, Konoha, have an obligation to lend a helping hand."

obligation? Isn't it a responsibility?

The eyes of the Nara clan flickered slightly, already understanding the Hokage's tendency.

What is the difference between obligations and responsibilities?

Obligation is the behavior that should be done, and responsibility is the behavior that must be done.

Obligation is the prerequisite for the existence of responsibility. Only when a person fails to perform or does not fully perform his obligations, the consequences are responsible.

Therefore, the prerequisite for taking responsibility is that this matter is really an "obligation".

This was Sarutobi Hiruzen's words.

Since he is the good guy.

It's time for the bad guys to come out.

"Sandai, I don't agree with your idea."

Danzo behind him spoke at the right time, and said in a calm tone: "We in Konoha are now facing threats from the three kingdoms of Earth, Wind, and Rain at the same time. Not to mention whether we can spare some of our troops to assist the Kingdom of Whirlpool, even if we can... "

"How are we going to face the attacks from the four kingdoms of wind, earth, water, and rain at the same time? Why don't we wait until the troops of the Kingdom of Water suffer a bloody blow in the Kingdom of Whirlpool before we take action..."

"Danzo!" Before Danzo, who was getting more and more arrogant, could finish his words, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and interrupted directly, "How can you say such a thing? The Country of Uzumaki is our beloved relative and friend of Konoha. ah!"

Mito Monobu on the side also tugged on Danzo's sleeves and gave Danzo a look to tell him to look around the corner.

"Then we can't let our relatives and friends die!"

But Danzo didn't even look at it, and said bluntly without giving in: "The prerequisite for assisting the Country of Whirlpool is that we really still have the troops, energy and strength to go."

"So, do we really have one?"

After that, he glanced directly at the people in front of him, his iron-gray eyes were like scavenging vultures, and those who were caught by the glance could not help but feel a chill in their hearts.

There is no doubt that Danzo's soul question touched the hearts of everyone present.

If Konoha still had extra troops to support the Kingdom of Whirlpool, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't have ripped them off just now.

If you really decide to support the Kingdom of Whirlpool, you will definitely continue to ask them for people in the end.

"this……"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked troubled, looked up at everyone present, and asked with earnest eyes: "What do you think?"

With Danzo, the "bad guy," coming forward, and considering their own interests, everyone who originally insisted that silence was golden seemed to have found a backbone in an instant.

"Yes, Third Generation-sama."

Hyuga Literary stood up and said with sadness in his tone: "It's not that we don't want to assist the country of Whirlpool, it's that we ourselves are too busy to do anything, and now it's really... alas! There's really nothing we can do!"

"Elder Danzo is right. Facing the threats from the Kingdom of Rain, Kingdom of Wind and Kingdom of Earth at the same time, we have already tried our best. If we add the Kingdom of Water, which is also a big country..."

The leader of the Nara clan nodded and said rationally: "With all due respect, it is not a wise choice to use the power of one village to fight against the three major ninja villages at the same time."

What Danzo said about "one against four" may sound alarmist, but it is indeed possible.

You know, it took a lot of effort for them to kick the Kingdom of Thunder out. Now if the Kingdom of Water is involved...

"Perhaps, the Kingdom of Thunder, which was originally too busy to take care of itself, will not be able to help but take advantage of it when seeing this situation."

An elite jounin with a strong voice rubbed his chin and thought: "While we are assisting the country of whirlpool, come and cut off our rear supplies."

"If we are not careful, it will turn into a dangerous situation where the four major ninja villages are besieging our Konoha."

"Yes, Third Generation-sama, the current situation is not good for us in Konoha. If we make a mistake, we will be doomed."

Everyone expressed their opinions and kept talking, talking about the disadvantages of rescuing the country of whirlpool.

Others, such as Akimichi Tifeng, who were willing to say good things, fell silent after thinking about sacrificing their own people.

Is the relationship between Uzumaki Country and Konoha good?

Of course, it’s great. It’s a good ally for generations.

But that was a covenant signed by the Senju clan, and the Senju clan had long since given up their surname and turned it into nutrients that nourished the big tree of Konoha.

The only "Senju clan member" present now who has the right to speak is Tsunade Hime, who is the granddaughter of Hashirama and Mito.

Thinking of this, everyone's eyes turned to the corner, looking at Tsunade who had remained silent, and were surprised at her restraint today.

According to Tsunade's past character, it was as early as when Danzo opened his mouth.

She had already clenched her fists and embedded Danzo in the wall.

And now...

Tsunade closed her eyes and remained silent, as if she didn't want to see everyone's ugly behavior.

"Ahem, Tsunade."

After turning to bed, Xiaochun coughed twice, took a deep breath, and asked in a gentle tone: "What do you think?"

Mito Kadoyan on the side subconsciously moved his steps, as if he was afraid that the blood of his old partner would splash on him.

But Tsunade's reaction seemed to be much more stable than they imagined.

"Opinion? What opinion can I have?"

Tsunade slightly raised her unwavering eyes, glanced across Jiraiya's nervous face, and then looked at her teacher Sarutobi Hiruzen and asked: "I just want to know, Thirdai-sama, do you have any questions?" What do you think?"

"You seem to have been asking everyone's opinion, but what is your own opinion on this?"

Looking at his irritable apprentice, Sarutobi Hiruzen had a headache at this time.

He did not expect that Tsunade's injury would heal so quickly, nor did he expect that Tsunade would come to the meeting with an injury.

In the past, Tsunade didn't bother to watch a group of bad old men spitting stars and flying around. If she had any important news, she would directly ask Orochimaru or Jiraiya.

If it weren't for that damn masked man, Jiraiya and Tsunade should be at the border. Where could there be so much trouble?

For young people, this scene is a bit too realistic.

However, now that the stage has been set up, the arrow has to be fired.

"My opinion has been expressed a long time ago."

Sarutobi Hiruzen subconsciously took a puff of the cigarette and suddenly realized that he had not lit it. He could only show a bitter smile and said: "The Country of Whirlpool is our beloved relatives and friends who are brothers and sisters. I naturally hope to provide support..."

At this point, everyone's hearts suddenly tightened, but Sarutobi Hiruzen changed the subject.

"But Konoha is not my one word."

He sighed deeply, looked at Tsunade and said sincerely: "I can't force them to do something they don't want to do because of my own selfish desires."

"If anyone is willing, I will do my best to assist them."

Very pertinent, very fair, very objective, very sincere and very rational.

But in fact, is this really the case?

"..."

Tsunade raised her eyes and looked at everyone with stiff expressions. Everyone she saw looked away guiltily.

"War is not just playing house, war is bound to kill people."

Danzo also said coldly at this time: "For the benefit of everyone, we have to make a compromise. This is for the sake of Konoha. We cannot ignore it for a moment."

In the past, the Senju clan and the Uzumaki clan had a very good relationship, but now there is only one relationship between Konoha and the country of Uzumaki, and that is the trade and cooperation relationship between "country" and "country".

Or, in other words, poor relatives who have not been in contact with each other for decades?

War is not a joke, war will kill people!

If troops are sent to assist, the people who will die will be their relatives, friends, brothers, sisters, lovers...

It is such a stupid choice to let your loved ones die for a group of strangers.

So, was their choice wrong?

Yes, of course, there is no reason for anyone to force them or stand on the moral high ground.

"..."

Seeing this, Tsunade suddenly felt something in her chest crack open, and then secrete sour liquid, soaking into the blood vessels and skin.

——That’s the poison called sadness.

Sometimes, she could only feel this painful emotion in her dreams, but now it appeared very clearly in reality.

It was far more painful for her than her right hand being crippled.