Hyuga also supported.
Hyuga Hiashi also raised his hand in agreement.
During this tense period, the heads of all major clans joined the high-level meeting. They were the leaders of the village and had the authority to participate in such meetings.
At this time, even the Uchiha and Hyuga, who usually couldn't stand each other, put aside their daily prejudices and united. This was a sensitive period; a single misstep could ignite a war between the two nations.
"But we cannot tolerate the ninjas from the Hidden Sand Village provoking us on the border."
Tsunade, who was usually carefree, spoke up. This could also be considered a strategy to clear Rong Lin's name. Although the sudden conflict had nothing to do with Rong Lin, and Rong Lin merely did what he should, some things still needed to be erased, otherwise, it might later evolve into—Rong Lin instigating a war, which would be detrimental to Rong Lin.
Tsunade wouldn't just sit by and watch such a thing happen.
"My Uchiha clan requests to go to the front lines for support." Uchiha Fugaku said calmly. As he spoke, Uchiha Fugaku didn't forget to glance at Hyuga Hiashi.
Hyuga Hiashi seemed not to notice Uchiha Fugaku's gaze. He calmly raised his hand: "The Hyuga clan also requests to go to the front lines for support."
"Alright, that's enough." The Third Hokage's gradually whitening eyebrows furrowed slightly. Ignoring the requests from the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, he said: "Tsunade is right, we cannot indefinitely tolerate the enemy provoking us on the border. The Daimyo has already inquired about this; on this point, we cannot make any concessions."
"However, the forces on the border are sufficient at this time. There's no need to send more people, Jiraiya."
"Here." Jiraiya, usually not serious, stood up in response.
"You will represent me and oversee the front lines. Uchiha Rong Lin is still young, and I don't wish for him to do anything inappropriate due to youthful impetuousness."
During such a period, the first people the Third Hokage thought of were the Sannin. Regardless of their strength or reputation, the Sannin were the most suitable candidates to command on the front lines.
Among the Sannin, the Third Hokage chose Jiraiya, not Tsunade or Orochimaru.
Tsunade and Orochimaru's personalities meant they might just get to the front lines, bang the table, gather their forces, and directly clash with the enemy, which would only worsen the situation.
Konoha was not afraid of war, but the Third Hokage was unwilling to be its instigator, even though the right or wrong of war was written by the victors.
"Yes, I will go immediately." Jiraiya's face lost its usual jest and frivolity. He nodded gravely and sat down.
In the original work, Jiraiya always had a laid-back and unserious personality, only seeing women in his eyes. But was he truly like that?
It can be said that any of the Sannin could hold down a region, deterring enemy attacks, even though they each had their flaws.
"How are the preparations for all the supplies?"
War hadn't broken out, but preparations still needed to be made. Once war arrived, supplies would be the foremost concern. How could they endure without supplies?
Once war came, food, various ninja tools, and explosive tags were all important war supplies. There could not be any slightest mistake with these items. Food was fine; the Land of Fire didn't lack food. However, ninja tools were a weakness, not just for Konoha, but for other major nations as well. Even though each nation worked hard to manufacture them, they couldn't escape the fate of needing to purchase them from the Land of Craftsmen.
"Lord Hokage, all aspects of supplies are abundant. Even if war breaks out, Konoha can hold out."
Those responsible for supply management, like the Anbu, were all direct subordinates of the Hokage. Others could not casually interfere or command; otherwise, it would be disrespect to the Hokage, which was a very serious crime.
The Land of Fire had the strongest national power, which translated to Konoha being the strongest among all major ninja villages. Although the major villages suffered huge losses after the Second Great Ninja War, with years of recovery, their strengths had gradually returned. Konoha was the fastest, possessing such deep foundations!!!
Whether it was ninjas or materials, they were the strongest among all nations.
Otherwise, Konoha couldn't possibly occupy the most fertile land in the ninja world.
It's well known that all nations drooled over the fertile lands of the Land of Fire, ready to pounce and take a bite at any moment.
Although it occupied the most fertile regions, the Land of Fire was a typical battlefield from four directions. Looking at a large map, it was directly surrounded by all nations, and once war broke out, it would easily fall into multiple battlefields.
In fact, whether it was the First Great Ninja War or the Second Great Ninja War, or even the upcoming Third Great Ninja War, it remained the same: Konoha stood alone against several ninja villages.
"Gather all ninjas currently on missions, and prepare to head to the front lines at a moment's notice!!!"
Whether it's ninjas or materials, both are of utmost importance, indispensable. With sufficient materials, then those ninjas on missions also need to return to the village as quickly as possible to prepare for war at any time.
Orders were issued from the Hokage's Office at the fastest speed, quickly spreading throughout the village. All 603 personnel began to mobilize.
The only ones that could be considered relatively calm were the major clans. The power of the major clans usually only mobilized during difficult times. Mostly, it was the commoner ninjas who initially went to the battlefield.
The order had come down, and Jiraiya also knew what kind of period this was. Without any complaints or dissatisfaction, after leaving the Hokage Building, he prepared to head to the front lines, ready for the constant friction and conflicts…
However, since war had not yet broken out, the number of ninjas accumulated on the border was already sufficient. There was no need for further deployment, so Jiraiya went alone.
"Lord Jiraiya." Just as Jiraiya reached the village entrance, he was slightly startled. He stopped and looked at the panting Uchiha Diqin, smiling, "Uchiha girl, do you need something from me? Or are you planning to bring something to your head of household, like a letter?"
Although the village atmosphere was tense, Jiraiya still chuckled and joked about Rong Lin.
Uchiha Diqin's face flushed. She said in an agitated tone, "There's no such thing."
"Then what are you doing…?" Jiraiya's eyes widened. He had thought the bag Uchiha Diqin was carrying was for Rong Lin. Now it didn't look like it. Could this girl…
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