Chapter 679

There are three steps to becoming Hokage.

Villager vote, Jonin vote, and Daimyo approval.

Danzo Shimura felt that the scene of these many Jonin agreeing to Tsunade being the frontline commander was simply a rehearsal for the Jonin vote.

Villager vote, needless to say, the Senju clan has a very high reputation in the Hidden Leaf Village.

Just the identity of being Hashirama Senju's granddaughter is enough.

Daimyo approval is also not difficult.

Tsunade is very familiar with the Daimyo's family.

As a medical ninja, she has even treated their illnesses.

The more Danzo Shimura thought about it, the more desperate he felt.

Compared to Tsunade, he had no advantage in competing for the Hokage position.

He couldn't win in any aspect; it could be said to be a complete defeat.

Does he have to give up now?

No! Impossible!

Becoming Hokage is his lifelong obsession; as long as he doesn't die, he won't give up!

"The frontline commander will be Tsunade, and the advisor will be Shikaku Nara."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice.

The position of advisor has always been held by ninjas of the Nara clan because they have high IQs and can provide strategies.

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Shikaku Nara immediately stood up and responded.

Tsunade was relatively casual, just nodding.

She originally didn't want to be the frontline commander, but with various reasons superimposed, she still agreed.

One is that this war started because of Kitazawa.

As his teacher, she is indeed responsible, and she was also responsible for the negotiations with the Hidden Mist Village.

Second, she didn't want Danzo Shimura to get his way.

If she snatched the frontline commander position, he wouldn't be able to restore his original status.

Third is because of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

After all, he is her teacher, and now that he is old, he is wholeheartedly helping her get to the top.

Tsunade is not afraid of anything, but she is afraid of Hiruzen Sarutobi playing the emotional card with her.

In the end, she couldn't harden her heart.

"Shikaku, introduce the current situation."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Shikaku Nara.

"Although the Fourth Mizukage declared war, there hasn't been any major movement from the Hidden Mist Village side; it cannot be ruled out that they have sent out ninja reconnaissance teams."

Shikaku Nara paused and said, "Our Anbu has already set off to notify the ninjas on the southeast border of the Land of Fire at the fastest speed."

The Land of Water is located to the southeast of the Land of Fire, separated by the sea.

If the Hidden Mist Village wants to invade the Hidden Leaf Village, they must land on the southeast border of the Land of Fire.

This is the fastest route.

The Hidden Leaf Village has outposts deployed on the border of the Land of Fire.

Even in non-ninja war periods, they exist to prevent sudden attacks by other ninja villages.

However, the number of ninjas in the outposts is limited and can only serve as a warning.

"Tsunade, what do Itachi think?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and asked.

"Send an advance force today, and after the Hidden Mist Village's main force sets off, we will supplement according to their numbers."

Tsunade said casually.

Her idea can be summarized as adapting to circumstances.

The cause of this war is too suspicious.

Although the Hidden Leaf Village is stronger than the Hidden Mist Village, it is also unwilling to get caught up in a large-scale war.