On the border of the Land of Rain, the atmosphere at the Konoha camp was unusually tense.In the ninja force's command center, a fierce argument was taking place.
"Hmph!Toru, listen to me, stop hesitating!Lead the army directly to the border and charge into the Land of Rain!I don't believe Amegakure can withstand our attack!"
Danzo stared anxiously at Akimichi Torifu, who was seated in the main seat, his eyes revealing an urgent desire for Akimichi Torifu, who was in charge of the overall command, to adopt his suggestion.
Danzo remained on the front lines not because of any noble character or desire to contribute to the village.In fact, he had only one purpose—to gain merit in battle and thus salvage his damaged reputation.
However, Danzo, who was located on the border, was completely unaware of Hanzo the Salamander's attack on the Land of Iron, which was undoubtedly a huge blunder in his intelligence work.
If he fails to gain merit this time, he will not only be unable to establish the "Root" organization he has been longing for, but he will also likely find it difficult to maintain his current position.
However, Akimichi Torifu, sitting on top, seemed completely nonchalant and composed, as if he hadn't seen his old buddy Shimura Danzo at all.
His gaze passed over Danzo and landed directly on the young ninjas sitting on either side, including Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru.
Akimichi Torifu thought to himself, "Oh dear, Danzo, aren't you just asking a question you already know the answer to?Don't you know what I do?"
He harbored some dissatisfaction with Danzo's situation, but outwardly maintained a serious, cold, and aloof demeanor.
In reality, although Akimichi Torifu appears somewhat cold on the outside, he is actually a rather comical, chubby old man.He is very kind-hearted, and the younger members of the Ino-Shika-Cho tribal families all enjoy being around him.
As a member of Tobirama Senju's guard, he was considered a somewhat senior figure in Konoha.However, compared to Danzo and others, he was not as ambitious or driven by power.
After helping the Third Hokage secure his position, Akimichi Torifu chose to retire gracefully.He spent his days at home, focusing on researching various cuisines and enjoying a peaceful life.
However, the outbreak of this war shattered his peace.The Third Hokage had no choice but to bring him back into the fold and have him take command of the central army to stabilize morale.
Akimichi Torifu understood; he knew what the Third Hokage meant.The Third Hokage's bold use of newcomers in this war was precisely to allow these newcomers to receive ample training and grow rapidly.
So his role was nothing more than a mascot.His existence was merely to build a bridge of communication between the young and energetic ninjas below and the higher-ups.
In reality, the actual command and deployment work all fell to those young and energetic ninjas.
This arrangement not only allows Tsunade, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and other young ninjas to train and grow rapidly in actual combat, but it also enables the ninjas of the Ino-Shika-Cho clans to establish closer ties with Tsunade and others, paving the way for the development of the next generation.
For Akimichi Torifu, this arrangement couldn't be more suitable.
He only needs to show his face every day to encourage everyone, cheer on the ninjas, and visit the wounded and sick to express his care for them.
As for meetings, all he needs to do is sit at the top, patiently wait for Tsunade and the others to reach a final decision, then with a stroke of his pen, stamp it with the seal of the commander-in-chief, and let these decisions be implemented smoothly.
Akimichi Torifu calmly picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then slowly said to Danzo, "Elder Danzo, please don't be in such a hurry.I know you are anxious, but please don't rush."
"The Land of Rain is currently facing strong resistance, and the situation is unclear.If we rashly enter, we could easily fall into a trap set by the Hidden Rain Village.Therefore."
Before Akimichi Torifu could finish speaking, Shimura Danzo interrupted him impatiently: "Torifu, you really overestimate those Amegakure ninjas!In my opinion, as long as our army presses in, those Amegakure guys will definitely be scared out of their wits and flee in panic.Torifu, don't hesitate any longer, just give the order!"
However, before Akimichi Torifu could even speak, Tsunade, who was standing to the side, could no longer contain her anger and launched a fierce attack on Danzo: "Charge! Charge! All you ever say is charge! That's bull!We listened to your nonsense a few days ago, and what happened?We still fell into Amegakure's ambush and were beaten to a pulp!"
Tsunade became increasingly agitated as she spoke, her voice growing louder and louder: "Do you know how great our losses are this time?Have you forgotten how many people sacrificed their lives for this?"
Upon hearing Tsunade's sharp questioning, Danzo's face instantly turned extremely grim.He glared at Tsunade with his single eye, as if he were about to breathe fire.
After a long while, he finally managed to squeeze out a cold snort through gritted teeth: "Hmph~ Since it's war, sacrifices are inevitable.Those who sacrificed themselves can only blame their own lack of strength.They should feel incredibly honored to have been able to sacrifice for the village!"
Upon hearing these words, the other ninjas sitting in the command center all showed expressions of dissatisfaction, frowning and clearly disagreeing with Danzo's views.Even Jiraiya, who was known for feigning ignorance, couldn't help but feel uncomfortable at this moment.
Just then, a loud "boom" was heard, and Tsunade suddenly stood up.She kicked over the table in front of her, and the table fell to the ground with a loud thud.
Tsunade's faceWith a furious expression, she pointed her finger directly at Danzo and shouted angrily, "Bullshit!You're talking complete nonsense!If you hadn't been so incompetent and lazy on the border, failing to obtain accurate intelligence about Amegakure in a timely manner, how could those innocent ninjas have sacrificed themselves in vain?"
Tsunade's voice echoed in the command center, her anger like a burning flame, making everyone present feel her fury.
She continued, "Now that Amegakure has received material support from the Land of Iron, their strength has greatly increased, and they are fully capable of maintaining a long-term standoff with us.Under these circumstances, if we rush in blindly without knowing anything about Amegakure's situation, it won't be a battle, but a pure act of suicide!The person who gave such a foolish order is utterly wicked and should be executed immediately!"
Danzo pointed at Tsunade and angrily shouted, "Tsunade, how dare you insult me!I am an elder of Konoha Village, and I am of the same generation as your -sensei, the Third Hokage.Are you trying to betray the village?"
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