However, such an unfortunate incident had now occurred in Konoha, filling him with profound disappointment and fury. Without hesitation, the Daimyo picked up his brush and wrote a stern, blunt letter to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
That letter pierced straight into Hiruzen's heart like a sharp blade, leaving no room for dignity and plunging him into extreme embarrassment. This might have also been one of the main reasons behind Hiruzen Sarutobi stepping down after the Third Great Ninja War.
Eventually, pressured by the situation, Hiruzen Sarutobi was forced to convene the critical Jonin meeting, doing everything possible to mobilize the Jonins and unite them against this severe crisis, driving out the Sand-nin at all costs to fulfill the great mission of protecting the sacred land of the Fire Country.
Meanwhile, on the side of the Sand Village, following their exciting initial victory, the vast wealth gained spread rapidly through whispers of those with ulterior motives. All the Sand-nin were driven wild with greed, their eyes gleaming with fervor, fixated solely on acquiring endless riches.
This greedy thought burned like wildfire within their hearts. To them, breaking through Konoha would surely bring even greater rewards. This insatiable desire pushed the poverty-hardened Sand-nin to boldly and decisively make an audacious move—to declare war directly on the Land of Fire!
When this shocking news raced back to Konoha like wildfire, it stirred yet another wave of turmoil in the already overwhelmed village.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, this wise and seasoned Hokage, fully grasped the severity of the situation upon hearing the news. Thus, he now had another reason to call for the Jonin meeting.
Inside the Jonin meeting hall of Konoha, numerous elite ninja gathered, each wearing solemn expressions. The Sand-nin's declaration of war had already reached Konoha's Jonin ranks, and every one of them knew exactly what was coming next.
Therefore, these Jonins steadily made their way, arriving one by one at the grand and solemn assembly hall. At the same time, many clans also sent their clan heads, representing the strength and will of their respective families.
It is worth noting, however, that not every clan's Jonin was present; some may have been occupied with special missions or other circumstances preventing them from attending this important meeting.
Once most of the attendees had arrived, Koharu Utatane, one of Konoha's elder councilors, opened the meeting in a calm yet powerful tone, emphasizing the severity of the current crisis to the assembled Jonin.
Years of political experience had taught her how to stir the emotions of the ninja. Her words, filled with deep concern and outrage, rang out: "The Sand-nin have shamelessly taken advantage, launching sneak attacks on Konoha, rampaging through border regions, inflicting unprecedented devastation upon the Land of Fire. Now they've declared open war—we must strike back and reclaim our occupied lands!"
Koharu Utatane's fury was genuine. Her family had suffered heavy losses — many of their businesses had been looted, and half of those had been bought at high prices from Shiyu Uchiha. She hadn't yet recouped her investment.
Thinking about it only deepened her anger, and she now harbored equal resentment toward Shiyu Uchiha. Though she lacked proof, her gut told her she had been swindled by him.
Then, Hiruzen Sarutobi, wearing a dignified and solemn expression, slowly rose to his feet. He cleared his throat and formally announced to everyone present that the Land of Wind had declared war on the Land of Fire. The entire chamber instantly fell silent, tension thickening the air.
Shiyu Uchiha, who had already prepared himself beforehand, shot up like a bolt of lightning the moment Sarutobi finished speaking.
His eyes burned with determination as he declared in a clear and resolute voice: "Hmph! The Land of Wind dares to invade our great Land of Fire — they clearly know nothing of their place!
It seems they've completely forgotten the terrifying events of the Second Ninja War, when White Fang left them scarred beyond measure. Now they dare provoke us again — absolutely unforgivable!
I strongly propose that our Uchiha Clan step forward and take part in this defensive battle! I, Shiyu Uchiha, am willing to personally head to the battlefield, lead our armies, fight for Konoha's glory and peace, and help those fools from the Land of Wind rediscover the endless terror once commanded by our Sharingan!"
Shiyu Uchiha's passionate speech blazed like a roaring flame, instantly igniting the fighting spirit of everyone present. However, the moment he stopped speaking, although the expressions of the Third Hokage, his two advisors, and Sakumo Hatake remained outwardly calm, their faces subtly stiffened. This turn of events had clearly not gone as expected, and their inner emotions were far from pleasant.
After all, since White Fang's bitter departure and the Uchiha Clan's behind-the-scenes propaganda efforts, many people seated here had come to believe deep down that Kakashi Sakumo's leaving had largely been forced upon him by Hiruzen and others.
Even though later, Hiruzen introduced Danzo Shimura — specifically chosen as a scapegoat — Shiyu Uchiha's clever maneuvering had successfully painted him as incompetent.
Faced with such an accusation, after repeated analysis, Hiruzen found himself surprisingly unable to easily deny it. Any denial would be akin to admitting guilt as the one who drove away Kakashi Sakumo — a catastrophe too dangerous to contemplate, potentially sparking even deeper internal conflicts and unrest.
In the end, therefore, Hiruzen could do nothing but bite the bullet and swallow his pride, silently accepting the situation while growing increasingly resentful toward both the Uchiha Clan and Kakashi Sakumo.
Thus, Shiyu Uchiha's seemingly ordinary speech was, in truth, like tossing a handful of sharp chili dust into the room — invisible but stinging. In an instant, it filled the space with tension, causing each person's eyes to narrow slightly, a flicker of caution rising within their hearts as they tried to avoid being caught in the storm — after all, none of their positions were sturdy enough to withstand such a fierce onslaught.
Shiyu Uchiha's unwavering stance on cooperating in the war was as immovable as a mountain, forcing those who had been eager to argue back to swallow their words before they could even speak. They silently endured this one-sided setback, their expressions growing extremely complicated—filled with both frustration and helplessness.
As Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi had a much thicker skin than others, especially in a critical moment like this. Although his heart was a mixture of emotions and he felt helpless toward Shiyu Uchiha's words, he forced himself to remain calm and composed, thinking about how best to handle this precarious situation.
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