Naruto: Thousand Hands of Glory

In the early morning of Konoha Village, the sky was still shrouded in a deep blue tranquility, and the streets were silent except for the occasional barking of dogs. However, this tranquility was soon broken by several figures moving quickly on the roofs and streets. They were wearing uniform black tights, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes. They were members of Konoha's Anbu.

The windows of the Hokage Building suddenly lit up, breaking the surrounding darkness. The Anbu members quickly entered the building and went straight to the Third Hokage's office. The expressions on their faces were serious, and it was obvious that there was an emergency that needed to be reported.

"Hokage, we have received intelligence that the Sand Village has begun secretly sending ninja teams into the Land of Rain and the Land of Rivers." The voice of the Anbu member was low and rapid.

The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, stood up from behind the table, a solemn look on his face. "Is this news true?"

"Yes, Lord Hokage. Our informants have confirmed this information." The Anbu member answered affirmatively.

At this moment, a Konoha ninja hurried into the office with an anxious look on his face. "Hokage-sama, the Daimyo of Kawa no Kuni sent ninjas to ask us for help. They hope to get our help to deal with the possible crisis together."

The Third Hokage pondered for a moment, then made a decisive decision. "Call all the jonin immediately. We need to formulate a response plan. At the same time, report to the Kawakuni that Konoha will fully support them and jointly maintain peace in the ninja world. Also, recall Jiraiya who is traveling abroad, and notify Tsunade at the Daimyo's place. The war may really be coming soon, and we need the Daimyo's full support!"

"Yes! Lord Sandai!"

The air in the office seemed to freeze for a moment, and then quickly became active. The ninjas began to move, their figures quickly shuttled in and out of the Hokage Building, delivering urgent orders.

The news spread throughout the entire Konoha Village like lightning, and the senior ninjas quickly withdrew from their respective tasks and returned to the village. They knew that in the face of a terrible war, the power of every ninja was indispensable.

Outside the village, Jiraiya received a recall order. He stopped his travels and looked towards the direction of Konoha Village, with a complex emotion in his eyes. "It seems that I have to get busy again. When will I be able to find the child of prophecy?" He whispered to himself, then quickened his pace and rushed towards the village.

At the same time, Tsunade also received the news at the Daimyo's residence. A trace of seriousness flashed in her eyes, and then she turned to report the situation to the Daimyo. "Grandpa, the war is coming, and Konoha needs your support."

After hearing this, the daimyo immediately summoned his advisors and ministers to discuss countermeasures, but they could be summed up in just one sentence.

"We must fully support Konoha. Only by supporting Konoha can we safeguard the interests of the Land of Fire!"

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In the meeting room of the Hokage Building, the tense atmosphere was almost palpable. The map hanging on the wall was carefully examined, with various strategic points marked with different colored pins. The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen stood in front of the map, his finger moving on the map, pointing out possible battlefields and strategic points.

"We need to strengthen our defenses here. At the same time, send reconnaissance teams deep into the Land of Rain and the Land of Rivers to collect intelligence." The Third Hokage's voice was firm and powerful, and his eyes swept over every jonin to make sure they all understood the seriousness of the situation.

The senior ninjas present were all experienced ninjas. They knew that this was not just an ordinary mission, but a major decision that concerned the balance of the entire ninja world.

The Third Hokage continued, "I have decided to order Hatake Sakumo to lead a special operations team, including Yanagi, Nawaki, Hyuga Suzuran, and Uchiha En. Your mission is to eliminate all the Sand Village ninja teams in a short period of time, deter Sand Village, and stabilize the allies."

His words revealed his trust and expectations for this team. Hatake Sakumo, as the captain, is one of the best ninjas in Konoha Village, and Yanagishita, Nawaki, Hyuga Suzuran and Uchiha En are also the most suitable candidates. Yanagishita's Flying Thunder God mobility and strong strength, Nawaki's water escape and strong physique can provide stable output, the Hyuga clan's Byakugan has a wide range of insight, and the Uchiha clan's Sharingan can be used to torture and obtain intelligence through illusion.

"Yes, Hokage!" Hatake Sakumo's voice was firm and powerful. Although he might have some doubts in his heart, he chose to execute the order unconditionally. His samurai temperament made him never refuse the tasks assigned to him and always go all out.

"Orochimaru, I need you to lead a team of two thousand ninjas to the border of the Rain Country immediately to further observe the movements of the Rain Village." The Third Hokage turned to Orochimaru, his eyes revealing his importance for this ninja.

Orochimaru nodded slightly, indicating that he accepted the order. There was a calm light in his eyes, and he was obviously ready to act at any time.

"Jiraiya and Tsunade, they will go to support later." The Third Hokage continued to assign tasks, "Danzo, I need you to infiltrate the Sand Village and obtain the marching plan and supply lines of the Sand Village as soon as possible to prepare for the subsequent war."

There wasn't much expression on Danzo's face, but there was a hint of cunning in his eyes. It was obvious that he had his own way of doing this kind of infiltration mission.

"Finally, Utane Koharu and Mito Kado En, I order you to immediately prepare the supplies that were prepared earlier and be ready to transfer them to the front line at any time." The words of the Third Hokage revealed his unquestionable determination.

"That's all. The rest of the ninjas should be ready to provide reinforcements at any time. Everyone, this is all for Konoha!" The voice of the Third Hokage echoed in the conference room, his words revealed firmness and determination.

"The meeting is adjourned! Hatake Sakumo, please stay for a moment." As the Third Hokage finished speaking, the other ninjas stood up and left the meeting room in an orderly manner, preparing to carry out their respective tasks.

The atmosphere in the conference room became more tense, and every ninja was clearly aware of the responsibilities they shouldered. They began to act quickly, preparing equipment and organizing teams. The entire Konoha Village fell into a tense and orderly state of preparation for war.

Hatake Sakumo stayed behind, with a trace of worry in his eyes. The Third Hokage looked at him, puffing smoke from his pipe. He was clearly not so calm in his heart even though he had just given a command.

"Sakumo, you have the greatest pressure in this mission. Although Yanagishita and the others are talented ninjas in the village, they are still children after all. They have not experienced the baptism of blood and fire. You have to be more careful in everything." The words of the third generation revealed his trust in Hatake Sakumo, as well as his concern for the young ninja.

Hatake Sakumo was silent for a moment, then said: "Why do you still want to arrange them to carry out such a dangerous mission?" He felt even more conflicted. What if the main attack direction of the Sand Village was here? He had no confidence that he could come back alive. Now if he took a few children with him, it would be even more dangerous.

"It is precisely because of the danger that we have to arrange Yanagishita and his men to participate in this mission." The Sandai put down his pipe, his eyes became deep, as if he was thinking about a more far-reaching strategy, "Yanagishita possesses Tobirama-sensei's spatial ninjutsu, the Flying Thunder God Technique, which can ensure the flexibility of your team. At least if you encounter a situation, you will have a chance to delay until the main force supports you."

The Third Hokage paused and continued, "And my judgment is that the Sand Village will never march into Konoha from the River Country. The River Country has always been friendly with our Fire Country, and the interests are closely intertwined. And entering the River Country will only cause their supply lines to be lengthened, making them vulnerable to our land and sea attacks."

After hearing this, Hatake Sakumo's eyes gradually showed a hint of enlightenment. He understood the Third Hokage's intention. This was a test, but also an opportunity for growth. He took a deep breath, and then answered firmly: "I understand, Hokage-sama. I will lead the team to complete the mission and ensure the safety of Konoha."

"Very good, Sakumo. I believe in your ability, and I also believe in the strength of Yanagishita and the others. The future of Konoha is in your hands. You should go down and have a rest first, and accompany your newlywed wife. Once the war begins, you won't have time for this again." The words of the Third Hokage were full of trust and expectation. His eyes flashed with deep trust in Hatake Sakumo and firm belief in the future of Konoha Village.

Hatake Sakumo stood straight, a complex smile on his face, showing both the seriousness of the upcoming war and the tender thoughts for his newlywed wife: "Yes, Hokage." He thought of his beautiful wife whom he had just married not long ago, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

"Yun will understand, everything is for the peace of the village and the Land of Fire!" Hatake Sakumo's words revealed his deep affection for his family and his firm commitment to the mission of a ninja. He knew that as a ninja, he not only had to protect his family, but also the peace of the entire village and country.

The Third Hokage nodded, and he praised Hatake Sakumo's sense of responsibility and determination: "Go, Sakumo. Cherish the time you spend with your family, but when the horn of war sounds, I firmly believe that you and your companions will be Konoha's strongest shield. Finally, I will arrange for Yanagishita and others to meet you as soon as possible."

Hatake Sakumo saluted the Third Hokage and turned to leave the meeting room. His steps were firm and powerful, his heart filled with preparation for the upcoming mission and thoughts of his family.