Once Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, the two leaders of Konoha—one in the light, one in the shadows—unanimously decided to wage war, it no longer mattered what any other shinobi thought.
The greatest war machine in the ninja world, Konoha, had begun to move, slowly but irresistibly rumbling to life.
The first step in launching a war was, naturally, mobilization.
The moment Danzo left the Hokage Building, he immediately deployed all his forces to start shaping public opinion within the village.
He made sure the common people understood the ruthless ambitions of the Lands of Earth and Lightning—
That the enemy nations were like ravenous wolves, eager to seize their lands, abduct their wives and children, and slaughter their kin.
To ordinary civilians, it was crucial to frame the war as a direct threat to their lives and interests.
Only by doing so would they truly and wholeheartedly support Konoha's shinobi—
Only then would they embrace the leadership's decision to go to war.
However, during this process, Danzo discovered a serious problem.
For all of Root's expertise in intelligence gathering and psychological manipulation, there was no established tool for mass ideological control.
Not even a proper newspaper or press agency existed!
If Danzo wanted to spread a message, he had to rely solely on word-of-mouth, sending operatives directly into the crowds to convince the people—
Telling them how terrifying the Lands of Earth and Lightning were,
Instructing them on what to do when war erupted.
This method was far too inefficient!
It was unacceptable for someone like Danzo, whose style thrived on swift and decisive control.
Thus, he took matters into his own hands, ordering his subordinates to plaster propaganda banners all over the village.
Some of these slogans read:
"When friends arrive, we offer fine sake; when enemies arrive, we greet them with kunai!"
"Not a single inch of the Land of Fire shall be lost!"
"Crush the imperialist aggression of Earth and Lightning! Long live the Will of Fire!"
Though Danzo found these slogans somewhat cliché, they proved remarkably effective in this world.
In no time at all, Konoha's citizens became fervently patriotic.
Any anti-war sentiment?
Completely nonexistent.
Under Danzo's guidance, the people were not only willing but eager to march into war themselves.
Seeing this, Danzo was extremely satisfied.
War mobilization was a critical step before battle.
This was because once the war began, Konoha would impose strict military regulations.
These wartime measures would significantly disrupt daily life for many villagers.
Coupled with the inevitable casualties from the front lines, it was easy for anti-war sentiments to take root.
If not properly managed, such sentiments could destabilize Konoha's rear lines,
which, in turn, would weaken morale on the battlefield.
For this reason, Danzo had to ensure that public support was secured first.
And judging by the results, thanks to years of nurturing the "Will of Fire", the operation was a great success.
"Still, after the war, we must establish a proper propaganda system," Danzo noted in his mind.
Not just for internal messaging—
but for external influence as well.
With the propaganda campaign completed, Danzo now faced the next major challenge—
Food Supplies.
"Before the troops move, provisions must come first."
This saying wasn't just empty words; it was a hard-earned lesson distilled from countless past wars.
Especially in the Ninja World
In a world like the Ninja World, where shinobi possessed incredible mobility, ensuring that supplies reached the constantly shifting frontlines was of utmost importance.
The availability of resources directly determined morale, which in turn decided combat effectiveness—
And ultimately, the outcome of the war.
Currently, Konoha faced two major logistical challenges:
1. Severe Shortage of Supplies
After consecutive battles against Sunagakure (Sand Village) and Kirigakure (Mist Village), Konoha's reserves had been nearly depleted.
Right now, the village simply did not have enough resources to sustain an even larger-scale war.
Although Konoha had gained substantial benefits from its previous victories, these resources required time to be fully realized.
Many clans had opposed the war precisely because they wanted time to secure and enjoy their spoils.
Unfortunately, Iwagakure (Stone Village) and Kumogakure (Cloud Village) weren't giving them that time.
2. Transportation Difficulties
This problem wasn't unique to Konoha—every ninja village struggled with it.
The primary reason was the extreme mobility of shinobi.
Ninjas could move too fast, making it difficult for supply lines to keep up.
Meanwhile, the frontline required a vast array of supplies:
Food
Medicine
Weapons
And much more.
On top of that, Konoha's battlefield terrain was complex, making transportation extremely difficult.
Why Not Use Sealing Scrolls?
Too expensive!
A single sealing scroll could cost more than an entire cart of supplies.
Not everyone was as rich as Tenten from the original series.
Every time Danzo thought about this problem, he deeply missed the railway systems from his past life.
If the Land of Fire had a rail network, then no matter where the battlefield was, he could transport supplies there at maximum speed.
Not only that, but it would also allow for rapid troop deployment over long distances.
After all, traveling by train required far less energy than running across the entire country.
As a result, Danzo immediately added "railroad construction" to his five-year development plan.
But First, the More Urgent Issue
To address the supply shortage, Konoha's leadership held multiple emergency meetings.
Danzo even personally reviewed the financial records—
The village's remaining resources were indeed insufficient for a full-scale war.
That meant Konoha had only one option: borrow from others.
Danzo quickly set his sights on three groups:
Ninja Clans
Noble Families
Wealthy Merchants
These three groups were undoubtedly the wealthiest forces in the Land of Fire.
Of course, when Danzo referred to "ninja," he didn't mean ordinary shinobi.
Regular ninjas were just workers—
They took on missions, got paid, and only made meager earnings.
The true holders of wealth were Konoha's noble ninja clans.
For example:
The Nara Clan controlled the entire medical and pharmaceutical industry of the Land of Fire.
The Sarutobi Clan dominated the weapons trade.
Nearly every major clan had some form of lucrative business.
Thus, to secure enough resources, Danzo had to win their support.
At the same time, he wasn't going to let the nobles and merchants escape either.
During a high-level meeting, Danzo proposed a creative financial solution—
"National Bonds"
Or more precisely, "Village Bonds."
The moment Danzo suggested it, Konoha's other two elders froze in surprise.
"Wait… are you talking about… IOUs?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly grasped Danzo's idea—
Essentially, Konoha would use its credibility to issue promissory notes to the clans, nobles, and merchants.
They would be required to contribute supplies immediately—
In return, Konoha would promise to repay them after winning the war.
Though Hiruzen was still angry at Danzo, in the face of war, he had to admit this was a brilliant idea.
"Exactly."
Danzo nodded, confirming Sarutobi's interpretation.
However, Koharu Utatane frowned.
"The ninja clans should be manageable, since their members are fighting in the war anyway."
"But the merchants and nobles… do you really think they'll be willing to lend money to Konoha?"
Danzo merely let out a cold, disdainful laugh.
"These pigs who only know how to take but never give… it's time they contributed something for once."
"If they refuse?"
Danzo didn't say anything outright—he simply smirked coldly.
However, as his longtime allies, the other three elders immediately understood what he meant.
After all, the title of "The Darkness of the Shinobi" was something Danzo earned through sheer bloodshed.
Seeing Danzo's ruthlessness, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but warn him:
"Don't go too far. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain things to the Daimyo."
Hearing this, Danzo narrowed his eyes.
"That depends on the Daimyo's sincerity."
"If he provides enough supplies, I naturally won't have to go to extreme measures."
"But if he tries to be stingy… then he can't blame me for being ruthless."
Danzo had no fondness for the nobility.
Of course, now wasn't the time to openly turn against them, so he wouldn't get involved directly.
But if some powerful bandits happened to rob those noble lords,
Well… that wouldn't be Konoha's problem, would it?
After all, during wartime, bandits and raiders were everywhere.
Hiruzen could only sigh at this.
With the war now in full swing, not even he, the Hokage, could stop Danzo—
The leader of Konoha's militant faction.
Danzo Implements the "Village Bonds" Policy
With the Konoha leadership's approval, Danzo immediately put the war bond plan into action.
Konoha's decision to borrow money was met with enthusiastic support from the major clans.
Since they were already involved in the war, they were going to spend money anyway.
But now, instead of simply spending it, the village was borrowing from them with interest—
This made the clans incredibly happy.
Seeing the clans donate generously, many Konoha civilians also contributed their savings to support the village.
However, this still wasn't enough.
Danzo quickly dispatched a large number of shinobi across the Land of Fire to sell bonds in various towns and cities.
His primary target: The Northern Region of the Land of Fire.
Since that area was directly threatened by the war, the people there had the strongest sense of crisis.
This made them more willing to convert their goods and wealth into war bonds.
At least for now, Konoha's credibility was still solid.
Of course, many people feared this new financial system.
After all, the entire Ninja World had never seen anything like this before.
For some, it was difficult to accept such an unfamiliar concept.
For nobles and wealthy landlords who refused to buy bonds, Danzo had a simple solution—
"If they don't want to be reasonable, then let's help them be reasonable."
Danzo gave a cold order to his subordinates.
"This is a time of crisis… It's only natural for bandits to become more active."
Shisui's eyes flashed with a cold light.
"I understand."
After witnessing the nobles' selfishness, Shisui had no sympathy for them.
In fact, as he carried out this mission, he felt no guilt at all—
Only a sense of justice.
Most importantly, he understood how dire Konoha's situation was.
If they weren't careful, Konoha could be completely destroyed.
The Land of Fire itself could fall, losing vast amounts of territory.
For Shisui, who had always believed in the Will of Fire, this was unacceptable.
And so—
If protecting Konoha meant doing the dirty work…
Then he would do whatever it took.
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