Upon receiving the declaration of war from the Land of Lightning, the Land of Wind, the Land of Water, and the Land of Earth unhesitatingly launched attacks on the Land of Fire.
The enemy armies, which had been stationed around the Land of Fire, began to move in an orderly fashion.
At the Commander's signal, they advanced towards the Land of Fire's border.
The Konoha Ninja stationed at the border were on high alert, as everyone knew that war had begun.
The Commanders of each battlefield immediately issued orders.
“Notify Hokage-sama that all nations have launched simultaneous attacks, and request reinforcement!”
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In Konoha Village, at the Hokage Office.
Senju Tobirama expressionlessly read the documents sent back from the front line.
“What was bound to happen has finally arrived…”
He had long anticipated that all nations would simultaneously declare war on Konoha, but he hadn't expected it to come so quickly.
Only a month had passed, and they couldn't hold back any longer.
“It seems you are all impatient to carve a piece of flesh from the Land of Fire.” Senju Tobirama narrowed his eyes, “But I will not let you have your way…”
Ever since his elder brother passed away, he had been preparing for this war.
Now, the elite Ninja in the Village had been assembled and could be dispatched to the front lines for support at any time.
Any Ninja capable of going to the front lines possessed the strength of a Chunin or higher.
Genin were primarily responsible for transporting supplies from the rear…
Currently, the war had just begun, and it hadn't reached the point where Genin were sent to the front lines.
“How many Jonin are still in the Village now?” Senju Tobirama asked the shadows.
An Anbu wearing an animal mask emerged from the shadows and knelt on one knee.
“Reporting to Hokage-sama, there are currently 40 Jonin remaining in the Village: 8 Elite Jonin, 12 Jonin, and 20 Special Jonin.”
Although there were only 40 Jonin, this was already a very powerful force in the Ninja World.
Typically, a small country could be wiped out with just 5 Elite Jonin.
Moreover, this was only the number of Jonin currently in the Village; a large portion had already been dispatched to the front lines.
The total number of Jonin in Konoha Village was close to one hundred.
This proportion of Jonin was considered very high among all the Villages.
In the Ninja World, Jonin were considered high-tier combatants, and their numbers were very scarce.
Most people would find it difficult to become a Jonin in their entire lives; becoming a Chunin was already quite good.
And one Jonin could easily defeat several Chunin…
Therefore, the standard for judging whether a Village was powerful was to look at the number of Jonin it possessed.
If there were many high-tier combatants, then the number of mid- and low-tier combatants would not be small either.
It was precisely for this reason that all nations united to attack Konoha.
Only in this way could they defeat the Land of Fire with the smallest cost.
Facing a siege from four countries simultaneously, even a powerful Konoha would find it difficult to cope.
“40 Jonin, you say?” Senju Tobirama fell into deep thought.
These combat forces could not all be deployed to the front lines, as the war would not end in a short time.
As time passed, more and more Ninja would die in battle, and Konoha's pressure would become increasingly immense.
Therefore, it was necessary to preserve some living forces appropriately to prepare for the later stages of the war.
“Dispatch four Elite Jonin to the four battlefields.” Senju Tobirama looked at the Anbu, “And send five Jonin and five Special Jonin.”
“For the time being, let the remaining Jonin stay in the Village.”
“Hokage-sama, have the specific individuals been determined?” the Anbu looked up and asked.
Senju Tobirama pulled out the files of the Jonin in the Village; each person specialized in different Ninjutsu, and the battlefield they would go to also needed to be selected.
He couldn't possibly send a Jonin skilled in Fire Release Ninjutsu to face the Ninja of the Land of Water, could he?
It would be best to send them to battlefields that matched their own conditions so that they could exert their full strength.
After screening, the candidates were finally determined.
“Call everyone on this list.” Senju Tobirama handed the documents to the Anbu.
“Yes, Hokage-sama!” The Anbu took the documents and left.
“No matter what, the Village cannot suffer any losses!” Senju Tobirama looked out at the bustling Village, his gaze profound.
Konoha Village, to him now, was not merely the Village his elder brother had established.
It also carried the hopes of many people, the hope for a peaceful life…
Senju Tobirama Residence.
Renye had just returned from the laboratory and, seeing that it was getting late, prepared to make dinner to send to Senju Tobirama.
Just then, an Anbu wearing an animal mask appeared in the courtyard, “Renye… Jonin, Hokage-sama needs to see you.”
“Alright, I understand.” Renye nodded.
After delivering the message, the Anbu left.
Renye watched the retreating figure, muttering softly, “This guy gives me a familiar feeling.”
If his feeling wasn't wrong, then they must know each other in real life.
“Who could it be?”
Renye didn't dwell on this question, and thinking that Senju Tobirama needed him, he set off for the Hokage Office.
Being sought out at this critical juncture definitely concerned the war.
If he wasn't mistaken, the war should have fully erupted.
“Just returned to the Village, and now I have to go to the battlefield again…”
When Renye arrived in front of the Hokage Building and saw Hiruzen Sarutobi's team and other Jonin, his suspicion was confirmed.
The war had truly broken out…
“Renye.” Hiruzen Sarutobi greeted him.
Renye merely nodded in response; now was not the time for pleasantries, and Senju Tobirama was still waiting in the office.
The few of them didn't hesitate and proceeded to the Hokage Office.
As Renye pushed open the door, he saw that the room was already filled with people, including his teammates Danzo Shimura and Utatane Koharu.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Senju Tobirama slowly began:
“Just now, news came from the front lines that all nations have simultaneously launched attacks on the Land of Fire. I need you all to go to the battlefields for support!”
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned serious, and they said in unison:
“Please give your orders, Hokage-sama!”
Senju Tobirama nodded and began to assign each person to the battlefield they would go to.
“Hiruzen, Kagami, Homura, the three of you will go to the Northwest Battlefield. Your opponents are the Ninja of the Land of Earth.”
“Understood, Sensei!” The three said in unison.
“Renye, Danzo, Koharu, the three of you will go to the Southwest Battlefield. Your opponents are the Ninja of the Land of Wind.”
“Understood!” Renye and the other two responded.
“The Sand Ninja are skilled in using poison, so you must be extra careful…” As Senju Tobirama spoke, his expression suddenly became strange.
Speaking of using poison, this kid Renye seemed to be very skilled at it.
He wondered whose poisons, his or the Sand Ninja’s, were more potent?
After all, even he had to be cautious with the poisons this kid developed.
Renye naturally noticed the expression on Senju Tobirama's face and felt puzzled, but he had no intention of pressing for an answer.
After receiving the order, Renye led the two of them out of the Hokage Office.
In front of the Hokage Building, Renye spoke to Danzo and Koharu.
“Go back and pack your things now. In half an hour, we will gather at the Village gate.”