Konoha: From Aburame to God.

Chapter 48 Conflict intensifies
Aburame Shiitsu was dragged by Shimura Danzo to attend the meeting again.

This is a war mobilization meeting.

Hosted by Sarutobi Hiruzen, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Namikaze Minato, Danzo and two Hokage advisors were all present.

The event was of very high standard. All the senior ninjas in Konoha who were able to attend participated, and there were also a large number of villagers watching.

As the political successor to Danzo Shimura, Aburame Shiitsu also participated.

However, because Aburame Shiyi was not famous or prestigious enough, he could only listen and was not qualified to speak.

So he stayed quietly in the corner and listened to the speeches of these big shots.

The mobilization meeting began, and the first item was a speech by Sarutobi Hiruzen, talking about inheriting the will of fire, protecting Konoha, protecting the Land of Fire, resisting invasion, and so on.

During his time as Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen gave speeches many times, and this had become a standard feature of major events.

It doesn't take much effort to win people's hearts and motivate them, so why not do it?

It can also give Konoha's ninjas confidence, letting them know that Konoha's rules have not been disrupted and Konoha is safe.

Sarutobi Hiruzen finished his speech and waved his hand.

Now comes the key point. Sarutobi Hiruzen announced the positions of the ninja forces.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Orochimaru."

As the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen needs to stay in Konoha and calm people's hearts, so he naturally cannot rush to the front line at will.

Among the remaining candidates, Jiraiya is used to being casual, Tsunade is hemophobic, Minato is strong enough but his prestige is far lacking, White Fang is not good at commanding and is not suitable to appear in front of people.

Therefore, Orochimaru, who is experienced, calm and rigorous, is the most suitable candidate to be the commander-in-chief.

Under the gaze of everyone, Orochimaru walked up slowly. His golden pupils looked unusually bright in the sunlight, and his cold temperament made people feel at ease.

Next came Jiraiya, Tsunade and Namikaze Minato.

If Orochimaru's position is commander-in-chief, then Jiraiya, Tsunade and Minato Namikaze who follow him are deputy commanders-in-chief.

The status was determined at this moment.

Seeing the three ninjas of Konoha and the golden flash, the atmosphere below became heated, and everyone was full of confidence that Konoha could win.

Konoha is indeed very strong now. Although Konoha ninjas have some concerns about the war, most of them firmly believe that Konoha can achieve the final victory.

When Sarutobi Hiruzen saw this scene, he nodded with satisfaction. The people's hearts and the military's hearts could be used.

The departure of the army calmed down the somewhat restless Konoha.

But Konoha sent reinforcements to the border, which made the atmosphere in the ninja world even more tense.

Perhaps Konoha's troop increase stimulated the four major ninja villages, or perhaps the four major ninja villages had already made up their minds to take a bite out of Konoha, and the border friction was becoming more and more intense.

The Sand Village has clearly declared war, throwing the blame for the disappearance of the Third Kazekage onto Konoha, claiming that Konoha's conspiracy led to the disappearance of the Kazekage and that an explanation must be given.

The Iwagakure Village was shrewd and cooperated with the Sand Village, but did not send any troops. Instead, it gathered troops on the side of Konoha, exerted pressure, and tied up a considerable portion of Konoha's troops.

The Hidden Cloud Village even dispatched a small force to break through the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Hot Spring.

However, all these were blocked under the calm command of Orochimaru. Orochimaru had participated in the Second Ninja World War and was very adept at command, and he did not give the enemy any chance.

In the early stages of the war, when each village had not put in any real effort, it would be underestimating Orochimaru if they wanted to defeat him.

Jiraiya displayed his prowess and boosted Konoha's morale; Tsunade stayed in the rear to heal the ninjas and reassure people; Namikaze Minato conducted reconnaissance and surprise attacks, making the opponent miserable.

But everyone knows that this is only temporary, and the pressure will increase in the future, whether it is Konoha or the other four major ninja villages. The war has begun, and it will not stop until enough lives are consumed.

Each major ninja village will send additional personnel until a large-scale decisive battle is fought, or they will continue to send troops into the meat grinder until they can no longer hold on.

……

Danzo returned to the Root and sought out Aburame Shiyi, asking directly.

"Can you create a wood release weapon by yourself?"

"Yes, Wood Release transplantation is not difficult. The important thing is to use the phosphorus bugs to suppress Hashirama's cells."

Aburame Shiyi's decisive words made Shimura Danzo very satisfied.

"Danzo-sensei, do you want me to make a Wood Release weapon?"

Shimura Danzo nodded slightly.

"From now on, you will continue to create wood escape weapons."

Shimura Danzo paused, then spoke seriously.

"Maybe tomorrow, maybe the next second, a brutal war could break out at any time, it just depends on who loses patience first."

"Although Hiruzen is weak and has given up a lot of benefits, he has the advantage of seeking the support of the ninja clans. Konoha now needs a large amount of available combat power and elite ninjas from various ninja clans."

Aburame Shiyi nodded and said, "Indeed, the Third Hokage was very charming at the mobilization meeting, and each ninja clan sent a lot of ninjas."

"That's because Hiruzen promised them a lot of benefits, allowing them to keep their positions during the war or transfer them to the same level."

"But these are not enough, we still need strength, and Wood Release weapons are the best choice. For Konoha, I hope you will put your strength into this and don't be lazy."

Aburame Shiyi said hesitantly: "It's no problem to make a Wood Release weapon, but now we lack test subjects, and can a Wood Release weapon really be exposed to the light?"

"You must know that once the Wood Release weapon is activated, the final outcome is death. This is against the will of the Hokage and may cause unrest."

Shimura Danzo said nonchalantly: "It is because we are in a state of war now that we should make use of the Wood Release weapons. As long as the Wood Release weapons can play their greatest role, Hiruzen will have nothing to say."

"As for the experimental subjects, don't worry. I have some newly trained Genin under my command. They have all become qualified Root members."

"If there aren't enough, then go recruit. There are many civilian Genin willing to serve Konoha. There's a high chance they'll die on the battlefield and won't be able to do anything."

"In that case, why not become a Wood Release test subject and contribute to Konoha."

"Instead of letting the Genin become cannon fodder and die in obscure circumstances on the battlefield, it is better to give them a chance and let them become heroes."

"I'll get it done as soon as possible."

After giving his instructions, Danzo Shimura left. The Ninja World War broke out and he was very busy.

He needed to organize and analyze the information gathered from all over the ninja world and then send it to the Third Hokage.

And communicate and trade with others, give them huge benefits, and tempt ninjas to betray the ninja village and sell out information.

He also has to collude with Hanzo and find ways to get Hanzo close to Konoha and provide convenience for Konoha.

The most important thing is that he has to pay attention to the Uchiha clan, prevent the Uchiha clan from getting out of control, and find a way to collect the Sharingan.

In short, Danzo was very busy.

(End of this chapter)