Starting the fourth generation Hokage

In the eyes of contemporary daimyo, Danzo was a fierce man.

Basically, every time when Konoha's top management discussed major issues with the Fire Nation daimyo, during the part where they expressed their opinions, the man with the bandage on the left side of his face would hold opinions that were contrary to those of the Third Hokage, and the meeting would become red-faced and noisy.

Danzo's opinions have always been radical and paranoid, and he will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. It is commonplace to refute everyone in person, even to refute famous names.

Over time, such an impression naturally left in the eyes of the great names of the Fire Country.

Shimura Danzo seemed a little dumbfounded that this thankless job fell on him.

In the past, most of the time, Hiruzen Sarutobi would come forward for this kind of thing.

After all, the Third Hokage has a good-natured character and is quite eloquent. Usually, as long as he goes to the Daming Mansion, he will quickly smoothen the relationship between the two parties and allow the Fire Nation's financial support to be quickly in place.

And now, let him do it...

Danzo couldn't imagine what it would be like to talk to that sissy in a low profile.

If I remember correctly, when he came back from Daming Mansion last time, he glared at that sissy before leaving, and the two parties parted on bad terms...

"Wait a minute, let's go to Daming Mansion to urge military expenditures, let's go to someone else."

Danzo Shimura, who looked a little embarrassed, felt that he really couldn't help but look at Nara Shikaku and said: "Representative Jonin, as a staff officer, you are not as good as..."

"Danzo-sama, although Captain Shikaku is a staff officer, like me, he is still inexperienced and may not be qualified for such a thing."

Namikaze Minato had already guessed Danzo's thoughts and immediately interrupted.

It must be a very interesting scene for the Pot King to lower his dignity and talk to Haosheng, the great name of the Land of Fire, whom he always talks coldly to.

"The Yondaime is right. This kind of thing really requires someone with higher qualifications in the village to go before it is more appropriate." Mito Kaden suddenly agreed.

"Then work hard, Danzo."

"Originally, it was the two of us who should do this kind of thing, but the affairs in the village have been heavy recently, and we really can't get away..."

Xiaochun also had no objection to sleeping with her.

Nara Shikaku and Namikaze Minato are both 24 years old this year. It was only two years ago that Shikaku was promoted to the position of staff officer. In terms of qualifications, he was still relatively young.

At this moment, Danzo felt as if he had been hit hard in his heart, and he was as embarrassed as he felt on the face.

"Then I'm sorry to trouble you, Danzo-sama. Please be sure to clear up the relationship so that Konoha can provide military support."

Namikaze Minato would not care so much, and immediately changed the topic: "Let's discuss how to deal with the large number of ninja troops that have recently assembled at the Iwagakure border..."

After ignoring Danzo, Namikaze Minato looked serious and put the inevitable issue of military affairs on the table.

According to the latest news, Iwagakure at the current stage has completed secret preparations for war and has begun to blatantly mobilize ninja troops to the border with the Country of Grass.

The Kingdom of Fire and the Kingdom of Earth are not directly adjacent to each other, but are separated by the Kingdom of Grass, the Kingdom of Taki, and the Kingdom of Rain.

The country of Taki is blocked by mountains, rivers and waterfalls, and the villages are closed and basically do not participate in the Ninja War. The Kingdom of Rain is located in the southwest, closer to the Kingdom of Wind.

Only the Country of Grass is connected to the two countries of Fire and Earth, and the terrain is flat. It is the most suitable choice whether it is used as a battlefield or as a passing troop route.

Another war is inevitable.

Because in the previous war, Iwagakure took advantage of the favorable terrain to expel the invading Kumogakure troops and besieged and killed the Third Raikage, he did not cause too many casualties. Afterwards, they tentatively took advantage of the opportunity to hit Konoha, and after a brief trial, they called a truce.

So now after taking a break for more than a year, Konoha has suffered a lot of losses due to the Nine-Tails incident, and wants to start a war again.

"Is there still going to be a war?"

Mito Kadoyan sighed slightly and frowned, "I'm afraid this time, the attack will be from the direction of Grass Country again, right?"

Talking about the war, Nara Shikaku also stood up immediately and walked to the map in front of the conference table.

Arrangement of combat matters can be said to be the job of the staff officer. Naturally, he is needed to play a role at this time.

Based on the intelligence collected so far, Nara Shikaku immediately formulated a strategic plan. The content is roughly the same as increasing troops on the border, but they must be mobilized secretly in batches, and at the same time, elite ninjas who are good at reconnaissance are dispatched to enter the country of grass in advance, so as to detect the enemy's movements in advance.

As for how many troops to mobilize and when to mobilize them, Nara Shikaku has already made plans.

When he finished explaining, he quickly received unanimous approval from everyone.

After that, it’s time to prepare for the war. The two consultants responsible for the village's government affairs mentioned some trivial matters. Since Namikaze Minato usually didn't pay much attention to these things, he just listened casually.

The meeting is coming to an end.

When they were about to be disbanded, Nara Shikaku showed a bit of distress and mentioned something that had to be taken seriously.

"There is a troublesome thing. In less than two months, three incidents have occurred in the village..."

After seeing the doubtful looks cast by everyone, Nara Shikaku couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "Just this morning, another ninja disappearance was suspected to have occurred in the village."

"The missing person this time is still a chunin-level ninja. A reconnaissance team has been dispatched to the location of the incident. I believe there should be investigation results in the afternoon..."

"Disappeared without reason?" Mitomon En and Utatane Koharu were obviously a little surprised.

Because it happened twice before, but because the investigation was fruitless, no conclusion was reached for the time being.

But if the same thing happens once or twice, it can be regarded as an accident. When it happens for the third or fourth time, it has to be taken seriously.

"Disappeared? Could it be that he became a runaway ninja?"

Shimura Danzo always likes to speculate on others with the evil of human nature, and this time is no exception.

While everyone was guessing, Namikaze Minato secretly looked at Danzo's face, because he naturally knew who was behind the disappearance of ninjas.

But what he wanted to confirm at this time was whether Danzo, who had worked closely with Orochimaru, was involved in such incidents.

After secretly observing, he found that Danzo's face did not show any strange color when he spoke.

Maybe Danzo was not aware of Orochimaru's capture of the village ninjas for experiments. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the Pot King was acting at this time...

...

More than ten minutes later, the people in the conference room dispersed.

Namikaze Minato returned to the Hokage's office, and on the way he had to start thinking about the countermeasures for the Orochimaru incident.

At the end of the meeting just now, according to the intention of the consultant and the senior ninja representative Nara Shikaku, the task of investigating the ninja's disappearance incident really fell on his shoulders.

This matter is indeed a headache. If it is not necessary, Namikaze Minato does not want to take action against Orochimaru at this critical period.

After all, the war is coming.

How useful a Kage-level combat power is in your hands has been clearly reflected in the Nine-Tails incident.

If Uchiha Fugaku and Jiraiya were missing at that time, I am afraid that even the Four Red Yang Formation could not be supported.

However, at this point, it is unlikely to leave Orochimaru alone.

After sitting back in his seat, Minato Namikaze thought for a long time, then he immediately called the Anbu on duty, and then ordered: "Please summon Chunin Die Iwashi and Chunin Uchiha Shisui secretly, remember, it is a secret summon..." "Yes, Hokage..." In the open space of the office, a member of the Anbu wearing a dog mask who was crouching on the ground responded, and immediately turned into smoke and disappeared.