Konoha, Hokage meeting room.
Hiruzen, Danzo, Mitomonen, and Utatane Koharu sat at the top.
Below sat representatives of the major families.
"Seven days ago, the 1,000-man brigade of the Sand Village organization was almost wiped out by us, and only a small number of people escaped back to the hinterland of the Wind Country and the River Country. And three days ago, the Lightning Country broke into the territory of the Earth Country. I and several elders expect that the Earth Country will reduce the number of soldiers and rock ninjas deployed in the Rain Country."
After hearing this, everyone's face did not change at all, and they all waited for Hiruzen's "main event".
"Both pieces of news are good news. Our pressure on the front battlefield will be greatly reduced. After learning about it, the daimyo proposed two plans."
"One is to hold on to the existing occupied land and dominate the local labor force for production and resource exploitation. The other is to take the opportunity to continue to expand the occupied area."
"The two plans have their own advantages. The daimyo can't make up their minds, so they want to consult Konoha's opinions."
Hiruzen extinguished the pipe in his hand and glanced at everyone.
"Everyone present here is the backbone of Konoha. What do you think about these two plans?"
Who is not a smart person to come to the meeting? After looking at each other, no one spoke.
Hiruzen's mouth curled up slightly, and he winked at the cataract on the left.
"Both choices have only advantages and no disadvantages for Konoha. Lord Hokage, you make the decision. The Hyuga clan will definitely support it with all your strength."
The hearts of the other representatives of the families sank after hearing this. This was undoubtedly putting everyone on the fire, especially after the Hyuga clan, several other big clans also expressed their support.
After a while, except for the Uchiha clan, the other big and small clans all expressed their support for the Hokage's decision, even if Hiruzen had not yet expressed his own ideas.
"Elder Jiadu, does the Uchiha clan have any opinions?"
Hiruzen asked the middle-aged man on the right with a gentle face.
Uchiha Jiadu smiled bitterly in his heart. The clan leader probably had anticipated this situation long ago, so he pretended to be sick and did not come, but sent him, an elder, to the meeting.
This is not a discussion at all, it is simply a one-man show! But if the Uchiha clan wants to survive, they can only go with the flow.
"Hokage-sama, the Uchiha clan is one with Konoha and will never stay out of it. After the meeting, I will naturally convey your opinions to the clan leader."
Hiruzen nodded with satisfaction and tapped the table with his fingers a few times.
Danzo's eyelids jumped after seeing this, and he opened his mouth and said:
"Since you have no objection, then I will tell you my idea. For the village, the way to maximize the benefits is naturally to continue to expand. Not only can it increase the military supplies and money promised by the daimyo, but we Konoha can also make corresponding requests and organize a group of people to share a piece of the pie in the enemy's territory."
Everyone present nodded after hearing this. The land they control now is only enough for the daimyo of the Land of Fire to divide up, and Konoha can't intervene at all.
"Well, Elder Danzo's idea is very good, but if we want to join, we may have to add some bargaining chips on the Daimyo side."
Mitomon Yan said at the right time.
"That's for sure. Expansion and occupation require personnel. We can send more reinforcements from Konoha to become bargaining chips."
Danzo said coldly.
The representatives of each family changed their faces after hearing this.
Most of the previous reinforcements were children of civilians, and each family only sent a very small number of members.
If more people are sent, then it must be their family forces!
But it was too late for them to refuse or make suggestions at this time.
Hiruzen's expression also changed instantly, and he said sadly:
"If you want to rely on sending reinforcements as a bargaining chip, you will need at least 60% of the village's existing manpower! Let's do this, Danzo, you first draw up a personnel deployment plan. I will communicate with the daimyo in the next few days to see if we can arrange the Genin in the occupied area as a defensive force, and the rest of the Jonin and Chunin as the main force for the attack."
"Okay, all clan leaders and representatives, please provide the number of people that each family can organize and deploy."
"The Hyuga clan can deploy 500 people as a garrison force."
The Hyuga representative took a sip of tea and said directly.
The remaining personnel seemed to have eaten fly shit. After whispering to each other, they gritted their teeth and began to report the number of people, or discussed with Danzo.
After a full half an hour, the meeting ended.
Looking at the family representatives leaving, Hiruzen lit his pipe again and began to puff.
"Takufeng, is there anything else from the Senju clan?"
The representative of the Senju clan did not answer directly, but waited until everyone left before he said to Hiruzen:
"Hokage-sama, I just have some ideas."
"It's a good thing to have ideas. Only by pooling ideas can Konoha become better. What do you think?""In recent years, Konoha's power has been consumed too much. If we expand the war at this time, if something unexpected happens, it may hurt our foundation. It is better to stop while we are ahead and recuperate."
The representative of the Senju said very sincerely.
He did not mention the Senju clan at all, because in the hearts of the Senju clan, Konoha and they are one, and there is no distinction between you and me.
"Takufeng, will this war really destroy a certain country? After the battle of the Rain Country, I gave up this idea!"
Hiruzen got up and walked to the window, looking at the village outside the window.
"Our power has been weakened, but so have the rest of the countries, or even more severely! So we might as well actively seize resources in a limited time. As the gap between strength increases and decreases, it will continue to widen! When the Land of Fire and Konoha are above all the other countries again, peace will come again!"
"Takufeng, you are thinking about the present, I am looking at the future!"
Takufeng Senju opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something else, but he couldn't, because the current Hokage is no longer named Senju, but Sarutobi!
"Thank you, Hokage-sama. The Senju clan will fully support your decision."
After saying that, the man turned and left.
After a while, Danzo, who had already left, appeared behind Hiruzen again.
"Times are changing, and people are changing too. If Konoha wants to thrive, it can only have one will, the will of fire!"
After hearing this, Danzo narrowed his eyes and disappeared again.
Hypocrite!
You take on the good guy, and I'll do the dirty work!
But what can we do? I want Konoha to become stronger!
Root base.
Danzo and Orochimaru sat opposite each other.
"How is the experimental base in the Land of Rain? I specially sent someone to set it up at a high price."
"Very good, this is the latest research result. Cell activation and cultivation of organs are no longer a problem, but there are still many difficulties to overcome in order to complete the clone."
Orochimaru took out a scroll and put it on the table.
Danzo nodded with satisfaction.
In the early years, when Orochimaru extracted white snake cells and transplanted them into his body to form special abilities, he was very concerned, so when he entered the Anbu, he was specially transferred to the Root to serve, wanting to restrain and cultivate him in a superior-subordinate relationship.
Unfortunately, Hiruzen insisted on transferring people away, and he had no choice but to let it go. It was not until recently that an equal cooperative relationship was formed again. He was responsible for providing experimental subjects and instruments, and the other party was responsible for technology.
The look in Danzo's eyes when he looked at Orochimaru was that he liked him more and more.
"If it's going so smoothly, why did you return to Konoha? Just send someone to bring the information back. You don't need to go there in person, right?"
Danzo smiled and took a sip of tea.
"I know the news on both fronts. With the teacher's temper, he will definitely increase the offensive. The experiment just came to an end, and I'm going to see Rope Tree."
Orochimaru also picked up the teacup and said.
Danzo continued to smile, but his heart was in turmoil.
Before Rope Tree was injured, the other party came to him for this, and he felt something was wrong!
In his impression, Orochimaru had a very extreme personality because of his experience in his youth. He would not care about anything else except himself!
But such a good seedling was actually restrained by Hiruzen's set?
Danzo put down the teacup and said calmly:
"Rope Tree has been arranged next to Tsunade, so there will be no danger. On the contrary, you must hurry up with the cloning technology on your side. This is related to the future of Konoha. The specific plan will be known when you complete it. I will not let you down."
Orochimaru's eyes lit up. No matter how smart he is, he is just one person. Since cooperating with Danzo, he has the support of a team and resources. He feels that he has taken a big step towards "eternal life".
Although he doesn't care about the collective, he has to admit that the power of the collective is much stronger than the power of the individual!
Konoha's top secret plan... The technology and background contained in it... I am excited just thinking about it!
Rope Tree? How can it be more important than my own business!
"I will set off to return to the Land of Rain in a while. Please help me take care of Rope Tree."
Danzo frowned as he watched Orochimaru, who was doing his own thing, walk towards the dim passage.
In order to control the Nine-Tailed Fox and many tailed beasts, he and Hiruzen have been secretly researching Wood Release, but they are stuck at the stage of human transplantation. Some time ago, that dead monkey was "scared" because some people died and directly sealed the project!
Now, Orochimaru gave him hope to restart the project!
He is planning more than just Wood Release!
"Sky Fox."
"Your subordinate is here."
A woman in ANBU clothing appeared from the shadows.
"Start the gecko in advance and create an accident. I don't want to see Rope Tree in the returning team!"
SinceIf you can't become branches and leaves, nor can you become the roots that support the big tree, then just turn into nutrients for the leaves!
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