boyutpedia Chapter 418 Konoha Peacekeeping Force
Chapter 418 Konoha Peacekeeping Force
"If we sit idly by and watch Kumogakure be destroyed today, and tomorrow the three villages' allied forces annex its resources, they will surely turn their attention to Konoha's territory for even greater greed. At that time, we will not only have to bear the cost of our current military intervention, but also the painful losses of being forced to fight back. Our proactive intervention is not for Kumogakure's sake, but to prevent this chain reaction."
Danzo Shimura leaned forward slightly.
He stared at the young Jonin, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the edge of the table.
Minato Namikaze's logic is very clear; he doesn't appeal to lofty emotions but directly points out the strategic inevitability.
In Danzo's view, that calmness and rationality were even more threatening than that set of idealistic rhetoric.
"So, my solution is..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.
He leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped in front of his chest.
"Establish a peacekeeping force for Konoha."
"What we want to establish is a set of rules. We want to tell the ninja world that the rules of war will be redefined by Konoha. Konoha has the right to intervene in any large-scale armed action that crosses national borders, as long as it threatens the survival of civilians and the stability of the region. We need to take the initiative and nip the flames of war in the bud outside the borders of the Land of Fire. If we have the power to end war, then we have the obligation to protect peace."
An eerie silence fell over the room.
The advisors who had initially opposed the idea were now at a loss for words.
This logic transformed Konoha from a mere defender into the shinobi world's law enforcement officer.
This is not just a military deployment; it is a form of hegemony on a diplomatic level.
But it is indeed the most effective way to maintain peace.
Sakumo Hatake stood by the window, looking at the bustling street outside, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
He saw the future of Konoha.
That was a future that transcended the simple cycle of revenge and survival.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up from his chair.
He didn't look at anyone else, but instead focused his gaze on the complete map of the ninja world on the table.
His finger was pressed on the location of the Land of Rain.
That place is precisely where all contradictions converge.
"Peacekeeping forces".
Hiruzen Sarutobi repeated the word in a low voice.
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This plan was conceived on the spot based on Minato's words and exceeded his expectations of the younger generation.
Originally, only a relatively safe plan for increasing troop defenses was prepared, but Minato's concept raised Konoha's overall situation to a completely new level.
This was a complete leap in thinking.
Danzo.
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head.
"Mobilize all Root personnel who are lurking in the Land of Rain to cooperate with the front-line reconnaissance. I need to find out all the supply lines of Iwagakure and Sunagakure within the Land of Rain within twelve hours."
Danzo stood up immediately without any hesitation.
"clear."
He turned and walked out of the conference room without saying another word.
He knew what this mission meant.
Konoha is finally going to raise that long-dormant sword.
Minato Namikaze.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice sounded calm and powerful in the conference room.
"I appoint you as the Commander-in-Chief of the Konoha Peacekeeping Force."
Minato Namikaze did not show any panic.
He bowed solemnly, and in that instant, his expression transformed from that of a gentle, guiding Jonin to one as resolute as steel.
"I guarantee that the will of Konoha will reach the border."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.
He turned around and looked out the window at Konoha Village.
The towering wooden building shimmered with an emerald green luster in the sunlight.
Every life within that place is something he wants to protect.
He knew that once he took this step, Konoha would no longer be a closed-off military fortress.
It will become the center of order for the entire ninja world.
From this moment on, all controversies and conspiracies will be crushed by the overwhelming power of Konoha.
The meeting room door closed behind Minato Namikaze.
He walked quickly across the corridor.
The atmosphere within Konoha Village has begun to subtly change.
Villagers on the street were still buying fresh fruits and vegetables, children were still practicing throwing on the large playground of the ninja school, and roadside vendors were hawking hot dumplings.
This prosperity is precisely the kind of perseverance he mentioned in the meeting room.
He walked to the foot of the Hokage Rock and looked up at the statues of the First and Second Hokage.
The wind blew through his short, golden hair, making a soft, rustling sound.
He took out a communication scroll from his pocket and gently pressed his fingers on the seal.
If we want to establish order, then everyone must understand the consequences of breaking the rules.
On the street, several children of the Whirlpool Clan were running.
They held tomatoes freshly picked from the Tongtian Wooden Building in their hands, their faces beaming with genuine smiles.
No matter how heavy the burden he carries on this path, no matter how terrifying the enemy he faces, protecting this moment of peace is the meaning of his life.
……
Inside the Konoha conference room, the remaining advisors were still discussing the specific arrangements.
"For this battle, we need hundreds of sets of Konoha vests for backup, along with enough food, stored in storage scrolls."
Mitokado Homura wrote the numbers without looking up as he spoke.
Koharu Tsurugi was comparing the troop deployment maps of the various families, trying to find a precise balance between maintaining production and combat.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in the main seat, looking at the battle plan he had just completed in his hand.
All variables have been calculated.
Sunagakure and Iwagakure thought they had the situation under control, but they didn't know that they were facing Konoha, which had completed its industrial upgrade, possessed a full-dimensional reconnaissance network, and whose morale was at its peak.
He picked up the pen on the table and signed his name on the last line of the plan.
The stroke of the pen across the paper carried a heavy, weighty feel.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up and walked to the map in the office.
He needs to consider not only the Land of Rain, but also how the Hidden Cloud Village should communicate with the Leaf Village in a suitable manner after the war.
This is a long-term project.
But this is a necessary step.
The ninja world is essentially a jungle where the strong prey on the weak. If you don't actively expand your territory, you'll only be swallowed up by other jungles.
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around and gave orders to the ANBU outside the door.
"Notify all village garrison troops to enter Level 2 alert. At the same time, instruct the medical department to prepare for battlefield expansion."
The dark area disappeared instantly.
The entire Hidden Leaf Village, like a giant, precisely tuned machine, instantly entered full-speed operation.
On the street outside the Hokage Building.
As Fugaku Uchiha left the Hokage Building, he keenly sensed the shifting atmosphere in the village.
This fluctuation was not panic, but rather a well-trained sense of impending doom.
He saw Obito Uchiha beside him looking around excitedly, holding a half-eaten candied hawthorn in his hand.
"Obito".
Fugaku called out softly.
Obito immediately composed himself and straightened his back.
"Yes, sir!"
"Go to the warehouse to collect your combat gear and prepare to conquer the stars."
Fugaku's gaze swept over Obito, then looked up at the distant sky.