I am the new Hokage of Konoha.

Watching Nara Shikaku leave without looking back after finishing his speech, Amu and the other Cloud Ninjas were completely stunned.

They couldn't understand how things had suddenly changed so drastically, and the deal fell through when everything seemed to be going well.

Even if neither side is satisfied, they can continue negotiating until a satisfactory result is reached.

How could they suddenly turn against each other so quickly, and war break out so suddenly?

Moreover, this was proposed by Konoha, which clearly yearns for peace!

Amu Yin and the others stood there for a long time, their faces grim.

Until a Cloud Ninja asked in a hesitant, low voice, "Now... what should we do?"

How to do?

Upon hearing this, Amu Yin, suddenly remembering Nara Shikaku's parting words, was instantly startled and shouted, "What else can we do? Hurry back to the village as fast as possible to inform them that the war has started again!"

There's no time to worry about the consequences of a failed negotiation now.

To avoid catching the Cloud Ninja off guard, Amu and the others must return to the village as quickly as possible to inform them of the outcome, otherwise, things will get really messy!

In the end, Amu and the others hurriedly left Konoha.

Before leaving, the former looked back at the incomparably prosperous number one village in the ninja world.

For some reason, he suddenly felt a sense of dread, as if everything he and his companions had done these past few days had fallen into a huge net, and every move they made was being manipulated by the other party.

However, he quickly shook his head, dismissing it as a figment of his imagination.

Perhaps it was the oppressive feeling brought about by the war.

Amu Yin sighed deeply.

Who knows how many more people will die next?

......

"Although Konoha has started the war, this war will not last long. At that time, we will gather Konoha's top combat power and launch a general offensive as quickly as possible, delivering a heavy blow to the core, severely damaging the Cloud Ninja's fighting force, and then forcing them to negotiate peace. Only in this way can peace last. After all, most fists are far more memorable than words."

Inside the Hokage's office, Nara Shikaku, who had just arrived, and a group of elite Jonin from Konoha listened to the final mobilization speech from the Cloud Court.

Even before the arrival of the Cloud Ninja peace delegation, Konoha had already made preparations for war under the instructions of the Cloud Court.

Now that they have officially announced the breakdown of peace talks and the continuation of the war, they have mobilized extremely quickly.

"Water Gate!" Yun Ting ordered.

"Lord Hokage," Minato Namikaze stepped forward, awaiting orders.

"Before I arrive at the Cloud Ninja battlefield, you will serve as the frontline commander. Use your surprise attack skills to eliminate all the Cloud Ninja forces scattered around the area. When I arrive, I need to see a fully united Cloud Ninja force. Can you do that?" Yun Ting issued the order.

The great battle between Konoha and Kumogakure emphasizes speed and decisiveness, aiming to achieve victory in one decisive battle.

This is also the best way to minimize one's own losses.

Although the two advisors and elders of Konoha were unreliable at times, their understanding that Konoha could not withstand a continued war was not entirely wrong.

Although Konoha has recovered from the previous series of battles under Yun Ting's leadership, it has not yet reached its peak.

The sheer number of casualties suffered by Konoha ninja over the years cannot be recovered in just a few years.

Compared to war, rapid development in a peaceful environment is indeed very important for Konoha at present.

However, in order to give Yun Ting time to sort out the internal affairs of the Land of Fire in the future, we must first beat the Yun Ninja so badly that they are afraid of us.

Therefore, for the sake of the overall situation, this battle must be fought.

We must not only win, but win quickly and decisively.

Just as the plan I just explained.

Yun Ting was confident about this.

It's important to know that among Konoha's top fighting force, there's not only him, but also Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki (the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki), and Obito Uchiha (with his Mangekyou Sharingan). They are completely capable of overwhelming the Raikage, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.

Furthermore, the overall quality of Konoha ninjas is higher than that of Kumo ninjas.

In a decisive battle, the balance of power will inevitably tip heavily in their favor.

At this moment, Minato Namikaze, who knew his duty well, said with a serious expression, "I guarantee to complete the mission."

"Then let's set off immediately!" Yun Ting waved his hand without any hesitation.

Soon, most of the Konoha Jonin in the Hokage's office followed Minato to the front lines.

Yun Ting will arrive later.

Because of the declaration of war, he not only needs to spend some time dealing with internal affairs in Konoha, but also needs to give an explanation to all the villagers.

United Front! United Front!

A war cannot be won without the support of the masses.

Yun Ting, who had experienced his past life, was very clear about this.

After all, not only the new Celestial Empire, but even Uncle Sam knew to carry a bag of heroin when he went to war with other countries to show that he was on the moral high ground.

Therefore, Yun Ting decided to hold a speech to all the villagers of Konoha to unify everyone's stance.

"Lu Jiu, is everything ready?" Yun Ting asked.

Shikaku replied, "Hokage-sama, the announcement for the speech has been given to all Konoha villagers. It will officially begin in one hour."

"Thank you for your hard work. There will be many more people coming later, so you'll need to be extra careful with security."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Watching Lu Jiu's departing figure, Yun Ting turned and looked out the window, his eyes filled with emotion.

Everything went very smoothly.

From this point on, a war, unlike any in the original story, will officially erupt under his command.

He had no worries about it at all.

Come on, Cloud Ninja!

Let me show you just how powerful Konoha's true strength will be when it erupts without any internal strife!

......

Konoha Village.

The sudden Hokage speech quickly sparked discussion among the entire village.

The Naruto speech was not unfamiliar to them.

After all, during the reigns of the previous three Hokage, this oratory maniac had already experienced many such instances.

The most recent instance was at the handover ceremony between the third and fourth generations.

However, this is the first time the Fourth Hokage has given a speech.

Especially now, during this critical period when the leader of the Cloud Ninja Mission has died suddenly.

This has led many people to make further connections.

The news that the Cloud Ninja leader's attempt to steal a chicken backfired, and that the other Cloud Ninja were not ashamed but instead became even more aggressive and even unreasonably demanded that the Hyuga clan leader commit suicide as an apology, had already spread throughout the village thanks to the efforts of certain individuals.

Naturally, everyone subconsciously assumed that the Hokage's speech was related to the Cloud Ninja.

that's the truth.

However, not long after the peace talks broke down, and with most people unaware of the situation, many villagers wondered if the Hokage would once again use some grand principles to explain why he was making concessions to the Cloud Ninja.

This is not the first time.

With the humiliating peace terms offered by Konoha and Iwa ninja prior to the negotiations, coupled with recent revelations of Kumo ninja pressuring Konoha at the negotiating table while Konoha consistently made concessions, the situation is dire.

It's perfectly normal to do it again.

After all, it's all for the greater good, for peace.

No one would have imagined that Konoha would initiate a war.

For decades, Konoha had always been on the defensive, and everyone had become accustomed to it.

Despite this, the people of Konoha still felt aggrieved.

They didn't understand why their village, the strongest force in the ninja world, had always been in a state of being beaten.

Therefore, the atmosphere was somewhat somber when everyone gathered in front of the Hokage Building.

Chapter 105 The Hokage's Speech

"Do you think the Hokage's speech this time was for the sake of those wolf cubs from the Cloud Ninja?"

"It's almost certain! Sigh! The thought that the Cloud Ninja made a mistake and courted death first, yet they still demand compensation and an apology from Konoha is truly infuriating!"

"Who says we're at a critical juncture for peace talks? They're quick to threaten war at the slightest disagreement."

"Hey, wasn't it said that the Cloud Ninja were the ones who initiated the peace talks? Why does it feel like we're the ones begging them to make peace now?"

"There's nothing we can do. Our Konoha clan is so powerful and wealthy, while those barbarians from the Cloud Ninja clan are poor but arrogant. They have nothing to lose, so naturally they want to make a quick buck."

"Hmph! If you ask me, we shouldn't have negotiated with these barbarians from the highlands. It would have been better to just beat them to a pulp."

"Still fighting? Konoha has been fighting the Four Great Ninja Villages for so many years, and so many people have died. If we keep fighting, we'll almost destroy our foundation."

"What a joke! Konoha has lost so many people, but did the other ninja villages not suffer any losses? I heard that the Third Raikage of Kumogakure died on the battlefield. They've suffered considerable losses over the years too. Why can't we just fight them head-on? These wolf cubs will only stop baring their teeth if we beat them into submission!"

“Absolutely right! If you ask me, we should go all out and fight back, only then can we live up to the title of the number one ninja in Konoha. Being ridden around and pissed on by the Cloud Ninja like this is just too humiliating.”

"Yeah yeah......"

As time passed, more and more Konoha villagers gathered in front of the Hokage Building, expressing their opinions before Yun Ting appeared.

Thanks to the previous rumors about the Cloud Ninja's arrogance spreading in the village, if the people of Konoha initially had some goodwill towards the Cloud Ninja delegation that came with the intention of peace talks, now everyone is disgusted by their actions.

They made unreasonable demands, making themselves the victors, which was one thing.

As the leader of a dignified negotiating delegation, the Cloud Ninja still resorted to banditry by stealing Hyuga members from their own territory. Such behavior is truly unprecedented in history.

Moreover, this should have been a laughing stock, but the people of Konoha clearly underestimated the shamelessness of the Cloud Ninja.

Not only did they falsely accuse their leader of being murdered in Konoha without cause, but they also attempted to make the Hyuga clan leader pay with his life, and even wanted to take the corpse back with them.