After the shock, Raikage said, "Now is not the time to say such things, we should organize to meet the enemy as soon as possible!"
Ōnoki smiled and said, "Before that, I think the Hokage, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces, should meet with everyone. The current state of the Allied Forces is not as smooth as we imagined."
"I understand." Minato stood up and walked outside, "I also have something to say to everyone."
...
Just as Ōnoki said, 80,000 ninjas and samurai from different villages gathered together, and it was inevitable that there would be things they didn't like, leading to various verbal conflicts and even fights.
The last Shinobi World War was just over a decade ago. Many of the people present had a history of cracking each other's skulls. Even having a father-killing feud would not be surprising. It was already thanks to the good guidance of the Kage of each village that they hadn't started fighting like dogs on the spot.
Although most people were stillreluctantly maintaining their formation, there was some chaos in many places.
Until—the Five Kage appeared on the high platform.
Looking at the five people in front of them, who could be said to be at the top of the current Shinobi World, the commotion in the Allied Forces gradually subsided, and those who were grabbing each other's collars temporarily let go.
The crowd is a very wonderful thing, like students in self-study class. When no one maintains discipline, it will gradually become as chaotic as a vegetable market. Then, occasionally at a certain moment, everyone will inexplicably and suddenly become quiet.
At this time, everyone will look around. If they find the teacher, they will automatically switch to the stage of listening to the teacher's criticism and speech. If not, they will tacitly burst into laughter and the chaos will continue.
And now it is obviously the former. The ninjas looked up and suddenly saw the club boss, so they completely quieted down.
Minato started speaking under such circumstances. The other four Kage took the initiative to step back and spread out on both sides of Minato, which was considered to be helping to hold the stage.
"Everyone in the Shinobi Allied Forces, thank you for coming from afar and for your hard work along the way. I am the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze, the current Commander-in-Chief of the Shinobi Allied Forces." Minato's blue eyes met the gazes of tens of thousands of people under the high platform.
He couldn't see everyone's expression clearly, but he knew that when the Konoha ninjas looked at him, most of them had a feeling of longing and love, while other villages probably had a lot of hostility and even fear.
Minato sorted out his thoughts slightly and continued, "For a long time, for the sake of the interests of their respective countries and villages, in the long wars from the First to the Third Shinobi World War, ninjas hurt and hated each other. It is precisely because of this hatred that Akatsuki and Pain were born.
They attempted to destroy everything, to subvert this world, and wanted to collect all the Tailed Beasts and then raise their fists to tell us that they brought peace!
We all know that it was just a scam, so we have this war now.
This war is a battle to determine the survival of the Shinobi World. If we lose, whether it is relatives, friends, or dreams, hopes, everything will be reduced to ashes!
We are fighting to protect our relatives and friends, to protect this world!"
If it was meant as pre-war encouragement, saying this might have been enough. When everyone knows what they are going to fight for, it is enough to make them temporarily put aside their grudges and concentrate on dealing with the current common enemy.
At least now those who originally hated each other can control their emotions and no longer have fierce faces.
But Minato's purpose was more than that, so he continued:
"I have always firmly believed that as long as everyone unites, we will definitely win this war, but just winning the war is not enough.
As long as our world, as long as the current ninja system does not change, new hatred will continue to be generated, and the monster of hatred will breed new Akatsuki and new Pain."
The ninjas fell into deep thought. The older ones had the most experience. The First War, the Second War, the Third War, plus this Fourth War, fighting back and forth, when will it end?
"Regarding the past hatred and pain, I have no right to ask you to forget, nor do I have the position to ask you to let go. On the contrary, I hope you remember these things, never forget the past hatred, always remember the past pain, and then work hard to protect the hard-won peace!
Is an era in which people understand each other really an unattainable dream?"
Minato's voice gradually became louder, and both the ninjas below and the Kage behind him were infected by him.
"No, it's not! At least we are standing together now.
The Five Kage, Jinchuriki, Jonin, Chunin, Genin, and Samurai, we are in different positions, bear different identities, and come from different countries. We all have our strengths and weaknesses, but at this moment, we stand together for the same goal. At least now, we can understand each other!
My wish is to change the Shinobi World, cut off the Chain of Hatred, prevent all misfortunes, and achieve true peace!
Even if our predecessors failed, I will do it. No matter how difficult it is, I will do it. I am willing to risk my life for it and fight for it for the rest of my life!
However, even so, I clearly know that one person's strength is far from enough to achieve this wish. So, everyone, can you lend me your strength?"
Minato's sincere expression was reflected in everyone's eyes, and the firm look in his blue eyes told them that this Fourth Hokage was serious.
The arena was silent for a few seconds, and then a huge cheer erupted!
"Oh!!"
"As expected of the Fourth Hokage!"
"If we can help you, we would be honored!"
"Our Youth is burning!"
"Hokage-sama!"
...
Peace—something the God of Shinobi failed to achieve, something countless people hoped to achieve, something everyone thought was hopeless, is there still an idiot willing to work for it?
Is there still someone who believes that people can understand each other and live in peace?
Such idiots... please come more!
Gaara crossed his arms: "The tense atmosphere has disappeared all of a sudden."
Yagura Karatachi exclaimed: "The morale is high."
Ōnoki rubbed his old waist and smiled: "Hahaha, what an amazing young man."
Raikage A snorted: "Only a man of this level can serve as the Commander-in-Chief."
After receiving many positive answers, Minato smiled. His warm smile gained him countless fans, and in this moment, he gained countless little admirers.
Minato raised his hand, and tens of thousands of ninjas quickly quieted down, their eyes fixed on the Hokage on the high platform, or rather, the Commander-in-Chief of the Shinobi Allied Forces.
From this moment on, they truly became the same team.
"Order, Fugaku Uchiha leads the First Combat Division to the west of the Land of Fire, Yellow Earth leads the Second Combat Division to the north, Mei Terumi leads the Third Combat Division to the eastern coast, and Mifune leads the Fourth Combat Division to prepare for support.
The Medical Unit is coordinated by Tsunade-senpai to allocate medical ninjas to each unit. The Sensory Unit pays attention to the enemy's movements, and the Rapid Support Unit is on standby at any time.
Start the operation!"
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