If one person avoids you, it could be that they just don't like you. If two people avoid you, maybe there's some bad blood. But if three people avoid you, then you might have a problem.
Realizing that everyone was avoiding him, Jiraiya immediately resolved that, as soon as the meeting ended, he would head straight to the baths! And maybe bring a few extra changes of clothes next time, just to be safe!
Despite the awkwardness, people in the meeting room were already chatting among themselves.
"Looks like war is inevitable."
"The Mist Village must've lost its mind, actually thinking they could start a war with us."
The chatter continued until Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo, Koharu Utatane, and others entered the room.
"Lord Hokage!" Everyone stood to greet him.
The Third Hokage nodded with a smile and moved to take his seat at the head of the table, with Danzo and the others seated beside him.
Nara Shikaku, now working as Hiruzen's assistant, swiftly handed out documents detailing the intelligence on the Mist Village and then stood behind the Hokage.
What's that smell?
The Third Hokage was about to speak but paused, sniffing the air. It smelled like something had gone bad.
Following the scent, he glanced at Jiraiya, whose face turned crimson. Realizing what it was, Hiruzen wisely chose not to mention it aloud, sparing Jiraiya from further embarrassment.
"Everyone, please look at the documents in front of you. This is intelligence regarding the Mist Village."
Everyone opened their files and began reading.
Xin was somewhat surprised at the amount of information Sakumo Hatake had managed to gather; he had uncovered quite a few hidden secrets from the Mist Village.
After everyone had had enough time to review, the Third Hokage began to speak:
"Recently, tensions between our village and the Mist Village have escalated, as you all are aware. Now, the Mist Village is threatening war, which is something neither I nor this village can accept."
"The Leaf Village cherishes peace, but that doesn't mean we fear war!"
"The reason for convening this jonin meeting is because the possibility of war is now very real. According to information from the Uzumaki outpost, Mist Village ninja activities have increased recently; they are clearly preparing for war."
"Lord Hokage, is war truly unavoidable?" Jiraiya asked, concern evident in his voice.
While he wasn't afraid, Jiraiya certainly wasn't eager for war to break out-it would mean countless deaths, both for the Leaf and the Mist.
"I don't want it either," Hiruzen responded, his expression somber. "But the Mist Village seems determined to go to war, and our only choice is to respond. If we do nothing, they'll invade the Land of Fire and bring the conflict to our very doorstep."
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