Chapter 31

Sakumo: [Their Kazekage and Sasori of the red sand disappeared and when our Elite were on our borders, they asked for us to hand him back. Of course, he isn't with us.]

Ryu: [They attacked even without knowing if he was or not with us?]

Sakumo: [Yes, they were quite aggressive and attacked with full force from the beginning.]

Ryu: [Ask our spies about it, I think they are just using his disappearance as cover to start a war.]

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-Hokage Tower - Counsel meeting-

All important figures were present from civilians and merchants to clan heads. Ryuji and Sayuri were sitting near Daimyo and His wife, lady Shijimi.

Hokage: [I called for this meeting for war preparations, we will probably be dragged in soon.]

Daimyo: [*Sigh* These are dangerous times, I noticed that we had new faces here as clan heads.] looking around astonished that the majority of clan heads were young.

Sayuri: [Why don't you introduce yourselves?] said while smiling and looking at Mikoto.

Mikoto: [Hello everyone, some of you might know who I am but I will introduce myself]

[I am Mikoto, Uchiha's new clan leader] slightly bowing after her introduction.

Shijimi: [ Ahh! Mikoto-chan it's good to see you in good health.] Mikoto smile brightly at Daimyo's wife.

Hiashi Hyuga: [Greetings, I am Hiashi Hyuga, I am representing the Hyuga clan] had a slightly smile.

[I am still young and inexperienced but I hope we can get along well.] turning towards the other shinobi representatives and giving them a bow.

Daimyo: [Ohoo! It seems that your royal clan is in good hands.] clapping his hands impressed with Hiashi.

Shikaku: [*Yawn* I am Shikaku Nara, the new Nara clan head.] slowly getting up.

Inoichi: [I am Inoichi Yamanaka, new Yamanaka clan head.] giving Shikaku a glare.

Choza: [And I am Choza Akimichi, Akimichi clan head.]

Daimyo: [I heard from Shiroi Kiba that the three of you form a strong team] said with clear curiosity but let the others continue their presentations.

Tsume: [I am Tsume Inuzuka and I have a partner but he isn't here now, he is Kuromaru my ninken.] said with her familiar feral grin.

Daimyo: [Alright ladies and gentleman, we are in delicate times …. You, not only have the responsibility from your clan's leadership but also the fire country.]

[You are all young and talented but don't forget that your village might become damaged when you make a wrong decision. Being a leader is one of the greatest burdens, a job filled with hard decisions.] looking at all young clan heads and seeing that they were paying attention he nodded in satisfaction.

Daimyo: [Lets begin the discussion. You can continue Sarutobi-dono.]

Hiruzen nodded and started: [Suna is demanding that we return their Kazekage, saying that he disappeared near our borders.] immediately initiating the last report he received.

Homura: [Kiri also has their eyes on us. We should make preparations if they entered war against us.] everyone agreed.

Hiruzen: [It's almost certain that Suna will attack on this month.]

Koharu: [We need to be prepared for the worst case scenario.]

Hiruzen: [I thought and planned when we enter war. The Uchiha clan will be the main leading force responsible for defending against Mist advances, Suna will be engaged with team Inoichi, Shikaku and Choza with Shikaku as shinobi commander.] before he keeps explaining his 'counter measures'.

Ryuji: [Are you really willing to destroy Uchiha clan, old man?] Ryuji suddenly say loud enough for everyone to hear.

Koharu: [What are you saying? Uchiha clan is a strong clan and one of Konoha's founders.] angry at his questioning.

Hiruzen: [Of course Uchiha clan will not defend alone I will send more shinobi.] trying to diffuse the hostile atmosphere.

Daimyo: [What do you mean about sending their clan to their destruction?] intervened.

Ryuji: [It's easy, I will ask you a simple question.]

[What element do you think will win, water or fire?] asking about common sense.

Shijimi: [Water of course] puzzled by his question.

Ryuji: [Exactly, Kirigakure main element is water while Uchiha clan has fire as main element. Of course, Sharingan is a powerful tool but we will be with disadvantages on Ninjutsu side.] he didn't need to continue explaining as everyone realized that such move would be wrong and suicide to weaker members.

Daimyo: [Why are you sending Uchiha clan to this war front?] asked turning at Hiruzen.

Hiruzen: [I-….] all council member looked at his direction.

Hiruzen: [*Sigh* you are right, I think being betrayed by my student and losing my friend made me lose my leadership. ….. I was thinking of giving more time to Tsunade to stay with her daughter but it seems that I am not suitable anymore.] looking like he aged.

"Trying to look pitiful" sneered Ryu.

Hiruzen: [Tsunade, I will officially pass my position of Hokage to you tomorrow in front of the entire village.]

Daimyo: [Oho again we have a Senju as our Fire Shadow, who will you invite to fulfill the advisor position Tsunade-dono.] already supporting her ascension.

Homura: [Me and Koharu have a long time as Hokage's advisors and we have experience, I ….] trying to appeal to the new Kage.

Tsunade: [I thought a lot about it, I asked grandma Mito Uzumaki, Sakumo Hatake and my husband to became my advisors.] didn't let the elder finish his speech.

Hiruzen: [Are you sure? Sakumo is Police commander, how he will manage both positions.]

Sakumo: [I trained Hizashi Hyuga to be the next commander, he is strict, honest and capable man. Our police force will be in good hands.] removing Sarutobi's chance to regain any form of power.

Sayuri: [Tsunade, it is almost tradition to change Anbu commander after changing Hokage leadership.]

Tsunade: […] after hearing she immersed herself in thought.

Ryuji: [*Sigh* I will be your temporary Anbu commander, after Kakashi achieve a good level, we can let him take my position.] already advising his wife.

"I will just send my clones to train and manage the Anbu recruits and stay with Tsunade and Tsubaki on Hokage's office when I work."

Tsunade: [What would I be if I didn't have you by my side?] she smiles brightly and give him a kiss without caring about everyone on the room.

Shijimi: [Fufufuf, it is so good to be young.] clapping her hands.

Tsunade: [Also I would like to be sending Aburame clan to help on Suna, they had poisonous bugs. They will be of great help there. Hyuga clan towards Hidden Mist, Uchiha with their Sharingan, Inuzuka with their ninken and Kurama clan with their genjutsu mastery will be holding Iwagakure and Kumogakure. Without mentioning the other clans and shinobi will ȧssist on their respective fronts.] she explained her future plans for war.

Jiraya: [Let me lead against Kumo and my disciple would be great addition against Iwa.] Tsunade looks at her old teammate and nodded.

Hiashi: [What about Ame lady Tsunade?]

Ryuji: [I will take Ame front if they enter war.] without letting his wife speak.

Daimyo: [Hahaha I am ȧssured knowing that you will help taking care of this village and our fire country.] happy at the arrangements and measures in case there is a full war against all Villages.

"I will make sure to mess with Black Zetsu by interfering with Nagato." Ryuji was already planning his next moves.

- Top of Hokage Tower-

Villagers were filling the entire road that lead to Hokage's tower, waiting for an announcement.

Hiruzen: [People of Konoha, I am Hiruzen Sarutobi currently Sarutobi clan head and third Hokage, I am already getting old and will pass my position as fire shadow to my disciple Tsunade Senju. I know that we aren't in peaceful times, …. a war can start at any moment, but I have full trust on Tsunade who carries our Will of Fire, that will lead our village to peaceful times once again.] after giving his speech, he walks at Tsunade and passed his hat.

Tsunade wears the Hokage's hat an approach the edge of the tower.

Tsunade: [I am Tsunade Senju, my Grandfather was the legendary Hashirama Senju the First Shadow, Tobirama Senju the Second Shadow was my Granduncle. I am now the Fourth Shadow. With my legacy as Senju I will make sure that leaf will prosper.] after finishing all villagers and shinobi scream her name while clapping their hands.

After Tsunade finished her ceremony as new kage, she already took lead of her office. Ryu was behind her humming a lullaby to Tsubaki that was sleeping peacefully while grabbing his finger.

Tsunade: [How there are thousands of papers for me to look into if I took Hokage position now?] distressed by the huge amount of paperwork.

Ryuji: [Your sensei must have neglected his work. Use shadow clones, make them divide important paperwork for you to look into and the useless job to them.]

Tsunade: [What about your work as Anbu Commander?]

Ryuji: [I send my clones to have a better idea of their levels. Sakumo has Root well trained and I will do the same. And my main duty as Commander is to stay by your side and protect you.]

Tsunade: [Hahahaha you already do that as husband.] laughing.

Ryuji: [Being a husband doesn't give me paperwork.] smiling at her. Tsunade froze, making Ryuji laugh at her.

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- Sunagakure Counsel-

A rare sight of dozens of Anbu stationed outside protecting Kazekage building.

Rasa: [As I was nominated the new Kazekage, my first report is about the disappearance of our 3rd Kazekage, we have clues that it was ordered from Konoha.] all member waited for his speech.

Chiyo: [They took my family from me and even after winning the previous war they are acting like we don't exist. We have to show them that Sunagakure isn't a great village just in name.] her angry speech made everyone agree with her.

Rasa: [I already talked with the Wind Daimyo; he gave his consent.]

[Prepare our troops ...…. We have a war to battle.] gave his first order.