While the people of Konoha were in shock due to Jiraiya's words,
Outside Konoha, the Rock Shinobi force led by Kitsuchi and the Cloud Shinobi force led by Darui quickly appeared in front of Konoha.
After receiving orders from their respective Kage, the two forces had no more reservations.
After all, since they were already preparing to defeat Konoha, there was naturally no need to save face.
When the two forces of the Cloud Shinobi and Rock Shinobi appeared in front of Konoha's gates,
They naturally also saw the Sand Ninja and Kirigakure forces similarly stationed in front of Konoha's gates.
After the Ninja from the Four Great Shinobi Villages silently exchanged glances, they withdrew their gazes, not saying much.
From the First Shinobi World War to the Third Shinobi World War, everyone carried some degree of hatred. Although they were now allied, it didn't mean these hatreds would disappear.
The four Ninja Villages maintained a special tacit understanding, standing side by side in front of Konoha's gates.
Aside from the headbands they wore, the clothing and appearance of each Ninja Village were distinct, making it clear at a glance which Ninja Village each Ninja belonged to.
In such a scene, Yūto, the mastermind behind it all, naturally didn't need to appear.
Aoba, the representative of Kirigakure, and the representatives from each Village stood in front of their respective Ninja Village forces.
At this point, if anyone paid attention, they would notice that Zabuza, Kimimaro, and others were not among Aoba's Ninja force.
Although Zabuza and the others belonged to Kirigakure just like Aoba, they belonged to different systems.
In short, Zabuza and the others were directly subordinate to Yūto; even Mei Terumī couldn't command them.
Of course, in Mei Terumī's mind, the entire Mist Ninja Village was under Yūto's management, and she was merely assisting.
The Ninja forces of the Four Great Shinobi Villages stood together, clearly demarcated. Even without any action, the sheer aura they exuded was enough to make ordinary Ninja tremble with fear.
Many Sensory Ninja in Konoha, seeing this undisguised scene, had their last sliver of hope completely extinguished.
The Four Great Shinobi Villages had actually allied in secret!
At this time, the Konoha 11 who were staying in the back of Konoha had long since lost the excitement they initially felt about facing war.
"What... what exactly is going on?"
Feeling the solidified atmosphere in the air, Sakura spoke with a trembling voice.
Ino saw Sakura's slightly trembling body, reached out and grabbed Sakura's hand, her face also filled with worry.
Nara Shikamaru's face showed a bitter smile. Although they, as Genin, had been staying in the very back and hadn't encountered much danger,
But next, people would probably really die!
"That Kurenai sensei... can we still find a place to hide now?"
Nara Shikamaru looked at Kurenai Yuhi in front of him and asked in a low voice.
Suddenly hearing Shikamaru's words, Kurenai Yuhi was stunned for a moment, then she looked up and saw the panic flashing across the faces of the other Genin, a hint of helplessness appearing on her face:
"Sorry, at this time, all Ninja in Konoha will participate in the battle, regardless of whether they are Genin."
Naruto looked at the expressions on everyone's faces, scratched his head, and was about to speak when a hand reached out and covered Naruto's mouth.
"Naruto, you'd better not speak anymore!" Shikamaru's helpless voice sounded in Naruto's ear.
"Don't worry, you won't be in any danger."
A clear voice came from the front, and everyone's eyes couldn't help but look over.
They saw Jiraiya, Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo, as well as Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu, appearing in everyone's sight at the same time.
Nara Shikamaru couldn't help but blink, his mouth slightly agape. The people in front of him were all true high-ranking officials and power holders in Konoha.
As for the person who spoke just now, it was Jiraiya.
Shikamaru quickly released his hand from Naruto's mouth and cautiously moved a few steps to the side.
Naruto gave Shikamaru a resentful look. This wasn't the first time Shikamaru had tried to cover his mouth.
However, compared to this...
Naruto's face showed a look of surprise as he looked at Jiraiya:
"Pervert Sage, why are you here!"
Whoosh!
With a flash, Jiraiya appeared beside Naruto and hit Naruto's head hard with his fist:
"How many times have I told you, it's Toad Sage! And you, you little brat, do you know you almost got me killed!"
Jiraiya said angrily, but when he saw Naruto's confused expression, he took a deep breath, glared at Naruto, and said:
"We'll settle this later."
Hiruzen Sarutobi walked over from behind with a smiling face, gently patted Jiraiya's shoulder, and then looked at the Konoha 11 present, saying with a warm smile:
"Everyone, don't worry, everything will pass. The Village will definitely guarantee everyone's safety."
After speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head to look at Guy, Kakashi, Kurenai Yuhi, and others who were protecting the Konoha 11, saying:
"A brief battle may occur next. I'm entrusting the safety of these children to you."
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
Guy, Kakashi, Kurenai Yuhi, and others quickly said respectfully.
After speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi led Jiraiya and the others away. As they left, Danzo's gaze lingered on Naruto for a moment.
"Besides the Third Hokage and the Pervert Sage, who are those other people? They seem really stuck-up?"
Naruto looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others gradually walking away and couldn't help but ask.
"Idiot! Speak quieter." Sakura hit Naruto's head hard and said in a low voice.
"Those people are all big figures in Konoha."
Shikamaru sighed and introduced them to Naruto.
On the other side, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others walked towards a certain direction.
"Hiruzen, this direction should be towards the Hokage Office Building. What does this have to do with the solution you mentioned for the current problem?"
Danzo frowned and asked with a hint of impatience in his tone.
Now, the entire Konoha had reached a moment of life and death, and he didn't have much leisure to play guessing games here.
"If your method doesn't work, it's still not too late to use the power of the Nine-Tailed now."
Danzo's voice paused, and he continued to speak.
Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu on the side also echoed him. Besides the Nine-Tailed, they didn't know what other means Konoha had.
"Don't worry, if the backup plan left behind by Lord Hashirama Senju doesn't work, then the Nine-Tailed will be even more useless."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's calm voice slowly sounded in everyone's ears.
The method left behind by the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama?
Danzo, Homura Mitokado, and Utatane Koharu were clearly stunned for a moment. How could they not know about such an important matter?