The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

After exchanging a glance, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu slowly nodded and spoke.

Danzo didn't hesitate much.

However, he clearly had his own intentions.

"I generally agree with that, but I would like to add one more point: before the official operation, we must confirm the exact location of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Uzumaki Menma, before assigning attack tasks. The Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure is an insatiable beast. If there is any opening, I am worried that Kumogakure will take the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki with them. This is absolutely unacceptable!"

Danzo snorted coldly.

"That's natural, Elder Shimura, there's no need to worry. Once the exact location of Uzumaki Menma is determined, it will definitely be the first thing to be confirmed. Shikaku, I'll leave this matter to you. As for the negotiations with Kumogakure, Shikaku, please inform Suzaku to be the head of the delegation. I have fully entrusted him with negotiating with Kumogakure."

Without giving Danzo a chance to continue, Tsunade waved her hand and spoke directly.

They already know each other inside and out.

Danzo opened his mouth.

Tsunade could guess what the old man meant.

Isn't it all about seizing control over capturing Uzumaki Menma? Tsunade won't give Danzo that opportunity.

This old coin is getting more and more restless every day.

But the village remains stable.

There are also some truly special missions that Danzo's Root unit needs to carry out, which forces Tsunade to tolerate Danzo's existence.

But that's all.

In the remaining matters, Tsunade would absolutely not allow Danzo to easily get involved. Moreover, it wasn't that Tsunade looked down on Danzo.

Rather, it's the strength that Menma is currently displaying.

Tsunade really didn't think that the mere Root could suppress it.

Jiraiya personally guaranteed this.

Even just for the sake of ensuring the smooth running of the plan, Tsunade wanted to keep this in her own hands.

"Yes, Lord Godai."

Shikaku immediately stepped forward and responded loudly.

These were words that were forcibly shut down.

This made Danzo's expression darken slightly, but he wouldn't let this opportunity slip by easily.

"Shikaku needs to oversee the overall situation, so he shouldn't be too distracted. Besides, my Root is better at the search, so leave it to me. Don't worry, I will have Root go all out and will definitely locate the location of the vortex in the shortest time."

Danzo said with a cold expression.

This is both a statement and a unique warning to Tsunade.

The village is now in a very dangerous situation.

You can no longer restrict my roots.

These words, spoken with almost no attempt to conceal their meaning, were clearly audible to everyone present.

"!?"

Seeing that Danzo was still so persistent.

Tsunade's brows furrowed immediately.

"Yes, I also think that Root is more skilled in this area of ​​work. Shikaku's responsibilities are indeed quite heavy, so it would be better to share some of them."

At that moment, Koharu, who was sitting on one side, chimed in with a word of agreement.

This also caused Danzo's lips to subtly curl upwards.

"Tsunade, let the Root members assist Shikaku, and also get Kakashi involved. This will greatly improve the efficiency of the search. Shikaku only needs to do the final check, and Inoichi will follow up and minimize the misleading information. The final capture mission should also be overseen by Jiraiya. Currently, the person in the village most capable of capturing Uzumaki Menma is still Jiraiya."

However, such triumph is only temporary.

After a slight pause, Xiaochun, who had just switched dorm rooms, turned around.

The words that continued to be spoken.

This caused Danzo's smile, which hadn't yet spread, to freeze instantly.

Tsunade's eyebrows immediately rose.

Tsunade had initially thought that the two advisors would openly side with Danzo this time to reprimand her.

It seems that the two advisors are still the same as before.

This also relieved Tsunade.

"Yes, Elder Tōsane makes sense. Shikaku and Inōichi, you two will take charge and send someone to inform Jiraiya and Kakashi as well."

Before Danzo could say anything...

Tsunade immediately made the decision.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 287 A Time of Tumultuous Change

P.S.: Wishing all my readers a happy and healthy Dragon Boat Festival! I have to work tomorrow and may need to take a day off. I'm letting you all know in advance!

That is, because of other tasks before.

Kakashi and Jiraiya are not in the village at the moment, otherwise they would definitely have attended this meeting. It is only because the situation is too urgent that Tsunade cannot wait for them to return before holding the meeting.

In that case, we would lose the initiative.

The current situation in the ninja world is undeniably complex. A difference of one or two days can be fatal. Not to mention Menma, the attitudes of Kumogakure, Takigakure, Iwagakure, and even Sunagakure are all important issues that Konoha must consider.

"Yes, Lord Godai!"

Nara Shikaku and Yamanaka Inoichi immediately straightened up and replied loudly after hearing their lady Tsunade's words.

Danzo, who was sitting to one side, swallowed back the words he was about to say, his expression extremely unpleasant.

But with the overall situation already decided.

Danzo didn't say much more.

He could only secretly resolve in his heart that he must seize this opportunity. The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was a crucial asset for his future competition for Hokage!

Danzo, who had completely gone mad, didn't even consider whether his Root subordinates were capable of capturing Menma.

Or rather, in his view.

A mere noodle dish is no problem at all; all the previous failures were just accidents.

The decision made.

Konoha's war machine was thus put into operation.

This situation is completely different from the previous minor skirmishes. Once the conflict escalates, the subsequent developments will be unpredictable and uncontrollable.

There's no need to elaborate on their relationship with Yunyin.

Fog Hidden, Rock Hidden, and Sand Hidden are all possible participants depending on the situation.

That's practically a new Shinobi World War!

In just one day.

You can see that the atmosphere in the entire Hidden Leaf Village has become heavy.

"whoosh"

"whoosh"

"whoosh"

The figures that kept flashing past high in the sky.

One after another, ninjas dressed in Konohagakure uniforms gathered at the foot of the Hokage Building. After receiving their missions, they quickly headed towards the main gate of the village.

No special announcement is required.

The experienced villagers, upon witnessing this scene, immediately realized that another huge upheaval was about to occur in the ninja world.

Otherwise, their own ninja village wouldn't have taken such action. You should know that the ninjas qualified to wear uniforms are all Chunin or higher.

In the eyes of a true strongman, this is nothing.

But for a ninja village...

Chunin are already considered the backbone of the team.

A mission requiring the large-scale deployment of Chunin.

That must involve other major ninja villages. The villagers immediately thought of the Hidden Cloud Village in the northeast.

After all, in the past half month, only the Cloud Ninja had been engaging in high-intensity friction and clashes with their own ninja village at the border.

"Has the conflict escalated?"

"It seems that the Fourth Raikage couldn't hold back any longer, right?"

"Damn barbarians from the Land of Thunder!"

"Can't these guys just live a peaceful life for a while?"

"Is another round of ninja conflict about to erupt?"

"Huh!? No way?"

Similar discussions spread throughout the entire Hidden Leaf Village, with everyone worried about the impending war.

As residents of Konohagakure.

Their lives have always been very comfortable. Over the decades, only the Nine-Tails attack 13 years ago and the Konoha Crush plan a year ago brought disaster to the people of Konoha. For the rest of the time, they have been enjoying a truly peaceful life. They are the last people who want to see war.

They feared that the war would once again affect Konoha Village.

Even if I don't.

They also worry about the safety of their relatives and friends who have become ninjas.

Who knows if it was still intact when it went out this morning?