Even if the Hidden Rain's military might had grown, the village was still small, despite having Hanzo, who was known as a demi-god, few took the Hidden Rain Village seriously.
The Five Great Nations were still more focused on rivals of equal stature.
The Hidden Sand Village carried far more weight than the Hidden Rain Village.
"It's difficult," the Third Hokage replied, negotiation was a good idea, but with Konoha and the Hidden Rain currently locked in a stalemate, neither side willing to back down, negotiating now was nearly impossible.
They would have to either achieve a decisive victory or wait until the Hidden Rain Village could no longer sustain the war before negotiations could begin.
Rushing to negotiate with Hanzo because of the Sand Village's attack would only result in Konoha being at a disadvantage.
That was not an outcome the Third Hokage was willing to accept.
And with Hanzo on the front lines, he would likely refuse any negotiations.
"No matter what, we must drive the Hidden Sand Village's forces out of the Land of Fire. We can't allow them to plunder our territory."
The Hidden Sand Village was poor and lacked resources, while the Land of Fire was a prime target.
Even if they couldn't seize land, the Sand Village's goal was clearly to plunder as many resources as possible.
If their ninja were allowed to rampage through the Land of Fire, the country would be thrown into chaos.
The Fire Daimyo wouldn't stand for it.
Koharu's words made sense. The Third Hokage nodded slightly, agreeing that they should prioritize expelling the Sand Village's forces.
"Issue a conscription order immediately. We must organize our ninja army and drive the Sand Village out of our territory, no matter the cost!"
The Third Hokage, still in his prime, was a true warrior-not yet the old man who would later be more inclined to negotiate and make concessions.
At this moment, his power was at its peak, and his resolve was unwavering.
If he said it was time to fight, he meant it no half-measures.
"I'll make the preparations," Homura said, standing to leave.
Koharu added, "I'll coordinate with the Logistics Division to ensure all necessary supplies are ready before the army departs."
The Third Hokage nodded without expression, his gaze fixed on the intel scrolls spread across his desk.
The conscription order was issued overnight, sending shockwaves through Konoha.
The Sand Village had launched an unprovoked attack, directly invading the Land of Fire, their army was already within their borders!
This is outrageous!
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