Konoha's New Third Hokage

Chapter 521 War Declaration
At this moment, at the Nation of Fire court meeting, the daimyo just issued a new order to everyone—because the two ends of the Nation of Ghosts have different positions, they will send troops to punish them!

The officials at the meeting turned pale with fright. They didn't expect Daimyo to adopt such a method, and soon someone came forward to stop Daimyo.

"Why?" The daimyo stared at the official who came out to stop him, his eyes were cold, as if he wanted to swallow him alive.

"Your Highness, although the Kingdom of Ghosts has not publicly declared that it is behind our country, its position is also biased towards our country." The official said bravely.

"That's just because they don't want to offend our country." The daimyo waved his hand fiercely, "How can we condone such two-sided behaviors! They must be punished! Let them understand, or just follow the country of fire obediently After you die, you will either become the enemy of the Fire Nation!"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, and felt that this seemed very bad. The neutral country had its own position, and the ghost country was biased towards the country of fire. Given time, it might really join the alliance centered on the country of fire, but if military measures, then...

"For decades, our country has always used righteousness as the banner to send troops. There is nothing wrong with the actions of the ghost kingdom." Another official said.

"Why is there nothing inappropriate? Our country represents the righteous side of the ninja world and has maintained order in the ninja world for many years, but the country of ghosts does not plan to join the alliance, which shows that it has evil intentions!" Daimyo said coldly.

——Isn’t this a preposterous one?
The official who just asked the question was surprised. Although the performance of the daimyo has been very difficult for Konoha Ninja Village recently, from the perspective of the monarch of a country, it is reasonable to be reluctant. After all, if the Ninja Village is too powerful, it will make the monarch I am very worried. Except for some officials who have benefited from the cooperation with Konoha Ninja Village, many officials also expressed their support.

But now the daimyo is getting worse, distorting the concept of "just war" that Konoha Ninja Village has always promoted, which seems to make sense, but in fact it is not the same thing as the "just war" that Konoha Ninja Village insists on , its essence is the war of aggression that Konoha Ninja Village opposes.

If the Konoha Ninja Village is suppressed a little in the country, the officials think it is nothing, but it is unacceptable to take such severe measures against a neutral country.

"Using such means, even if the country of ghosts is forced to join the alliance, it will still be resentful, and it will also cause doubts in other allies. At that time, it will be very detrimental to the maintenance of the relationship between the allies!"

"How could it be unfavorable? Wasn't the Land of Winds completely conquered back then, and then obediently entered into the alliance? Even the Land of Winds, one of the five great nations, is like this. How can a small ghost land have any chance of shaking the world?" Daming Shaking his head, he expressed disdain, "As for the relationship between the allies, what is the value of their doubts, the so-called trust is empty, only the strength is true, and with the strength in hand, I forgive them for not daring to leave the alliance."

Having said that, the situation in the Land of Winds is a bit special. Back then, it was because of internal injustices in the Land of Winds, coupled with the superiority of the domestic opposition, and Konoha Ninja Village’s disregard of previous suspicions, that the Land of Winds was grateful for the land. Entering the alliance, how can they be compared?

Moreover, with strength in hand, it is true that you don’t need to consider other people’s ideas, but strength alone is not enough. If you want to have a harmonious relationship, you must also need trust. Otherwise, only rely on strength to suppress and not establish a relationship of mutual trust. When you are strong, it's okay to say that if any trouble arises, the other party may stab you in the back.

Although many officials were persuading daimyo, daimyo turned a deaf ear and reprimanded him one by one. Gradually, some people understood that daimyo was determined to send troops to Tian Zhiguo. Some people said that such a move might not be received With the approval of Konoha Ninja Village, they may not send troops.

"Why don't they send troops? This was written clearly when they signed the agreement with the country - assume military responsibility, and take military action according to the requirements of the country of fire (mercenary) - if they refuse, they intend to go against them The employment agreement signed by the former Hokage?" Daimyo snapped.

On this point, what the daimyo said is very correct. It is clearly stated in the employment agreement that Konoha Ninja Village, as the employment organization of the country of fire, takes military action according to the order of the country of fire. If it refuses, It is a violation of the employment agreement. In other words, Ninja Village will have very serious credibility problems.

As a mercenary, the most important thing for a ninja is the issue of credibility. No one is willing to pay their own money for a group of people who are dissatisfied and disobedient.Although force can be used to coerce, but that would be tantamount to losing one's own foundation. No one would trust such dangerous elements, and would only use various means to kill them.

Why would someone as powerful as Kakudu honestly pursue Renin to make money?Isn't it because of worrying about such things?If he relies on his own strength to obtain money, he will put himself on the fire, and there will be a large number of hired ninjas who will come to chase and kill him, and may even include ninjas from the five major ninja villages. It is undoubtedly very unfavorable for the corner of a stable life.

Conceited like Orochimaru, he did not dare to come forward in an open and honest manner. He could only control Cao and Tianguo behind his back and seek funds for himself, because he also understood that if he showed that he controlled the country in an open and honest manner, the five major congresses would work together. Get rid of it, this is an act that violates this social order.

Strictly speaking, the daimyo’s actions against the allies are only political and diplomatic activities, and Konoha Ninja Village only plays an indirect role, which does not exist in the employment agreement—after all, Konoha Ninja Village at that time was just a collection of ninjas. No one expected the military organization to have such a high influence—but military responsibilities are written in it. In the past, Konoha Ninja Village used reasoning to persuade people, and they dared not directly force them. There will be some troubles in Ninja Village.

To refuse is to violate the employment agreement signed by Konoha Ninja Village and the Fire Country, which will damage Konoha Ninja Village's reputation for the country, and various future activities will be affected; but to agree is to violate Konoha Ninja The idea that the village promotes in the ninja world will greatly damage the reputation of Konoha Ninja Village in the ninja world, no matter which one it is, it will be a bad result.

It can be said that this decision of the daimyo hit the sore spot of Konoha Ninja Village.

Seeing that the daimyo was so stubborn, the officials who knew that they could not be persuaded backed down. Some officials who stood on the daimyo's side immediately expressed their support, and the voice of Chaohui leaned in the daimyo's direction.

The other officials looked at each other, worried in their hearts, wondering what kind of reply Konoha Ninja Village would have. Normally, Konoha Ninja Village would feel very embarrassed.

However, some officials also expected what kind of decision Konoha Ninja Village would make. As for Konoha Ninja Village itself, the moment they heard the news, they had already made a decision without any hesitation.

That is - refuse!
(End of this chapter)