Chapter 153 Out of place
People are always compromising in their nature. For example, if you ask the clan leaders to hand over the clan roster for the village to use, they will definitely not allow it.
But when you want to send ANBU into the clan, they will agree to hand over the roster.
They are all clan leaders of different tribes and prominent figures in the village. They certainly don't want to fall to the point of committing suicide.
Therefore, faced with the small help offered by Danzo, the clan leaders who had previously expressed opposition chose to politely decline.
"I will speed up the statistics when I get back and try to send it to you in the next few days."
"Yes, that's right. Me too."
"The Aburame clan can present the list today."
"I thought so too. I will immediately assign someone to be in charge of this matter when I return."
"The Ghost Lantern Clan can be handed over to you now."
When it comes to mobility, we have to look at Gui Lantern, Xing Yue and others.
The total population of the Ghost Lantern clan is only a dozen people. Excluding the elderly, the weak, women and children, there are only 5 people who can make it onto the list.
Among them, Shikimori Hozumi is still in the Land of Whirlpools to accompany Naramauchi on a mission, while Mangetsu Hozumi has just graduated.
Fortunately, due to the comfortable environment of Konoha and the extra subsidies specially approved by Danzo for the Hozuki clan, the Hozuki clan lived a life many times more comfortable than in the Hidden Mist Village. As Danzo wished, several newborns were born.
If there is a Fourth Ninja World War, there will definitely be many members of the Kizuna clan appearing.
"Three days. I hope you can complete the statistics within three days. If you don't have enough manpower, I will send people to support you."
Seeing that there were still many people trying to fool people by stalling for time, Danzo, who had expected this, blocked their retreat.
"..."
Seeing that the last route of retreat was blocked, some guys who were still hoping for a lucky break were suddenly speechless.
"What, is there a problem?"
Looking at the people whose faces looked as if they were constipated, Danzo spoke in a stern tone.
"No, no problem."
The few people who felt the oppression immediately shook their heads to deny it, but they sighed in their hearts.
After finalizing the matter and seeing that the main goal had been achieved, Danzo began the next topic.
It was nothing more than the dispatch and deployment of some troops, which concerned the overall situation of Konoha. Everyone suppressed their dissatisfaction and began to discuss and make assumptions.
Most of those present had experienced the Second Ninja World War, and were quite sophisticated in deployment and planning.
Before the roster is handed over, the front line is still held by civilian ninjas. After the top leaders receive the roster, they will dispatch ninja disciples based on the strength and specialties of each clan member.
"At present, Hyuga Shimizu has advanced to the central area of Yu Kingdom. We must do our best to maintain the front line here."
As the sand table was brought out, Nara Shikasui held a long pole and pointed at the Yunokuni area and said.
Nara Shikasui's idea was the same as in the last Ninja World War, using Konoha's huge logistics to exhaust the enemy through a protracted war.
"Maybe we should try to flank them and wipe them out."
Gui Deng Xing Yue expressed a different opinion.
For him, who came from the Hidden Mist Village, Konoha's tactics were too conservative and lacked mobility.
If he were in command of this force, he would choose assassinations, sneak attacks, or even decapitation operations to advance the front line.
If conditions permit, we can even send elite troops to launch a surprise attack on the Hidden Cloud Village.
However, these plans were too risky, and Gui Deng Xingyue, as an outsider, did not dare to propose them for the time being.
"It's too risky to surround them, and we need to deploy twice as many troops as the enemy, otherwise the encirclement will be easily broken."
In Nara Shikasui's opinion, a good warrior will be invincible and will not miss the opportunity to defeat the enemy. Since Konoha Village has the strength to wear down the enemy through a protracted war, why bother to take the risk of encirclement?
After all, if you fail, the advantages established in the early stage will be gone.
Besides——
"And we also need to leave enough troops to guard the Iwagakure Village."
"We can't slack off in the Hidden Rain Village either. After all, Hanzo was once our enemy."
Given that Konoha Village is surrounded by enemies on all sides, Nara Shikasui believes that defensive counterattack is the village's future way out.
After listening to what Nara Shikasui said, Hozuki Kizuki did not insist on his speech.
"Just do as Lu Shui said."
Seeing that no one else expressed any objection, the rather "democratic" Danzo adopted Nara Shikasui's opinion.
Anyway, he would send out the Root to launch a surprise attack on the rear of the Hidden Cloud Village by then, so it didn't matter what formation the front line adopted at this time.
"And then there's the Land of Grass."
Seeing that Danzo had approved his plan, Nara Shikasui immediately pointed the long pole towards the Land of Grass.
It can be clearly seen from the sand table that at this time the Grass Kingdom is like a salient, facing the border defense forces of the Earth Kingdom head-on, with the Takigakure Village eyeing them covetously from the side.
If the operation is not careful, all the Konoha ninjas in the Land of Grass will become prey in the encirclement.
Sarutobi Hiruzen once considered abandoning the Land of Grass, but was ultimately persuaded by two advisors.
Now Nara Shikasui has pointed out this hidden danger again.
"The Grass Country will maintain the status quo for now."
Danzo had already made arrangements regarding the Land of Grass, so he spoke out to stop Nara Shikasui from speaking.
"Yes."
Nara Shikasui, who was interrupted, did not show any displeasure, but responded respectfully and began to explain other parts.
......
"Let's just follow this plan first."
With Hatake Sakumo being confirmed as the commander of the River Defense Line to guard against the Sand Village, Konoha's defense lines have been properly deployed.
Therefore, Danzo simply stood up, announced the end of the meeting, and left in a hurry.
As Danzo left, the Root ninjas in the room also retreated like the tide.
Seeing this, the two consultants followed closely.
"call."
Seeing that the senior executives had left, most people breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he began to look sad again.
Danzo's tough stance made them, who were accustomed to Sarutobi Hiruzen's ruling style, feel at a loss as to what to do.
"What should we do? Do we really have to hand in the roster as Danzo wants?"
"It's better than having a Root ninja come to your house."
"No matter how strong the roots are, if the whole clan opposes him, he can't exterminate us, right?"
"I think he dares. If you are so brave, why didn't you express your objection to him just now?"
"I'm not thinking about the overall situation."
Looking at the clan leaders of various tribes whispering, Guideng Xingyue could only watch from afar and was completely unable to integrate into the conversation.
It's just handing in a roster, why does it look like you're asking for your lives?
It’s still difficult to count. Do you have thousands of ninjas at home?
After complaining about these guys who didn't know how to appreciate their blessings, Gui Deng Xing Yue thought maliciously:
"If they were in the Blood Mist, these dishonest guys would have been wiped out long ago."