Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra-Chapter 225: The War Begins

"We're thinking of your Wind Country's best interests. If war breaks out within your borders, the destruction to your land will be immense. You refuse now—do you think we have ulterior motives?"

The Tsuchikage's tone grew colder.

They knew all too well that convincing the Wind Country to abandon its defensive advantage and launch an offensive would be met with resistance. So, they put on a show of anger, exerting pressure on the leaders of Sunagakure.

To them, the Wind Country was nothing more than a piece on the board, ready to be played.

If Rasa and his people refused to comply, the Three Kage had no qualms about resorting to force.

"Esteemed elders, we would never dare disrespect you. You are our country's saviors. However, launching an offensive could jeopardize our chances of victory." Rasa hurriedly spoke, still reluctant to take the first strike.

If they did, the battle between their forces and the Fire Country's would be a bloodbath. Even if they managed to repel or even destroy Fire Country, Sunagakure itself would be left in ruins.

"If you refuse our proposal, then we will leave at once and no longer involve ourselves in your conflict with the Fire Country," the Tsuchikage said sternly.

"In that case, we should withdraw as well," the Mizukage nodded.

The Raikage voiced his agreement as well.

If Sunagakure refused to attack, they would all leave immediately—no delays.

Rasa and Chiyo now fully understood the harsh reality: weak nations had no diplomacy.

Faced with the Three Kage's coercion, they had no alternatives.

If they left, Fire Country would undoubtedly annihilate them.

To resist, they needed the support of the Tsuchikage, the Raikage, and the Mizukage.

Rasa and Chiyo exchanged glances, utterly helpless.

"Very well. We will launch the attack."

Under the pressure of the three Kage, Sunagakure's forces began their assault at dawn the following day.

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"I said it before—if we insist on wiping out Wind Country, the other three nations won't just sit back. They'll intervene. And now, just as I expected, the elite forces of the three great nations have mobilized. Their Kage have personally arrived in Wind Country and launched an attack on us. So tell me, what do we do now?"

In the Fire Country's war council, Konoha's leadership had all gathered. Sarutobi Hiruzen furrowed his brows, puffing on his pipe with a troubled expression.

A mobilization of this scale from Wind Country couldn't possibly escape the Fire Country's intelligence network.

The news had reached Konoha, sending ripples of anxiety through the village.

After all, three Kage leading their forces—accompanied by Jinchūriki—was a terrifying power, capable of sweeping through the entire shinobi world.

"Lord Hokage, what should we do now?" A Jonin elite turned to Sarutobi Hiruzen for guidance.

For now, Hiruzen still held the title of Hokage, the nominal leader of Konoha.

"What else can we do? We must seek peace talks," Hiruzen sighed. He had no will to resist.

The enemy had too many Kage-level fighters. Konoha simply could not contend with such a force.

Even with Jiraiya's formidable strength, capable of holding his own against multiple Kage-level foes, their sheer numbers meant the battle was unwinnable.

"I am the one in charge of Konoha now. Your opinion is irrelevant," Jiraiya said coldly, his gaze fixed on Sarutobi Hiruzen.

With the enemy making the first move, Jiraiya felt no fear. In fact, he welcomed it.

There were multiple enemy Kage? So what?

One Kage, three Kage—it made no difference to him.

In the original timeline, Uchiha Madara had taken on five Kage at once. With Jiraiya's current strength, he believed he could achieve something similar.

Jiraiya exuded confidence.

"If the three nations have a death wish, I'll grant it. Relay my orders—mobilize the entire army. We march to war."

Jiraiya's voice was calm, unwavering, devoid of fear.

Initially, he had intended to defeat each nation individually. But since they had come together, he might as well wipe them all out in one stroke.

It would save time and effort.

"Jiraiya, this is four nations against us. This isn't child's play. One wrong step, and Fire Country could be destroyed!" Hiruzen pleaded anxiously.

He hadn't expected Jiraiya to still be so resolute in waging war.

"Lord Jiraiya, are we truly going to war?" The head of the Nara clan hesitated before speaking.

"Of course. The battle is upon us. Anyone caught spreading fear and uncertainty will be executed on the spot."

Jiraiya's tone left no room for negotiation.

He had gathered Konoha's leadership here to issue commands, not to debate whether to fight or not.

Jiraiya's sheer determination left the room silent.

Even if some shinobi had their doubts, they dared not voice them. They feared Jiraiya's overwhelming strength.

After all, they had all witnessed him slay the Kazekage and capture the Four-Tails Jinchūriki firsthand.

Jiraiya's power was undeniable.

Arguing against him now was a death wish.

"You have nothing to fear. Even if the enemy appears formidable, I can personally hold off their Kage-level fighters. It won't affect your battle against Wind Country's shinobi."

"In this war, your primary opponents will be Wind Country's ninja. Their strength pales in comparison to ours. If any of you still lack the courage to fight, perhaps you should step down from your positions altogether."

Jiraiya's gaze swept across the assembled shinobi.

"Lord Jiraiya! The Uchiha Clan volunteers to be the vanguard of this war!" Uchiha Fugaku declared.

Since Jiraiya had taken control of the village, he had ceased the previous administration's suppression of the Uchiha. Instead, he had begun utilizing their strength.

Thus, whenever an important decision was made, the Uchiha were the first to pledge their support.

With the Uchiha leading, several other major clans followed suit.

However, some remained hesitant.

Deep down, they did not want to go to war.

The enemy was simply too powerful.

One misstep could mean the fall of Fire Country.

Jiraiya claimed he could take on all of the enemy Kage, but was that really true?

Uncertainty clouded their minds as they turned to Sarutobi Hiruzen, hoping he could convince Jiraiya to reconsider.

To find another way to avoid this war.

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