Chapter 800: Shikaku makes a move!
Just like in Sunagakure, the council met in Konoha. In the absence of Hiruzen and his successor, the head seat was left empty. Fujin's seat was also empty, as were the seats of the civilian council members.
Koharu started the meeting by asking, "Did Suna receive the message?"
Shikaku nodded, "They should have received it by now. Their reply should come in a few hours. There isn't much suspense as to what it'd be."
Everyone agreed. Under the current circumstances, there was no way Sunagakure would refuse to talk. Senju Hiromasa asked, "Shikaku, were you the one who started the discussion currently happening throughout the village?"
Shikaku answered, "Yes, though it wasn't my decision entirely. Lord Third had asked me to do it before the attack."
Hiromasa replied, "Thought so, this feels like his work. Spread it outside of the village as well, especially in the Land of Wind. Though it won't have a direct impact on Sunagakure's council, it'll reinforce the fear in the hearts of their ninjas. Though intangible, it'll increase the pressure on their council, which would help us during the negotiation."
Shikaku smirked and said, "Don't worry, it is already set in motion."
Hiromasa chuckled and replied, "I should have expected that."
He turned his gaze towards others and said, "Now then, it's time to discuss whom to send to negotiate with Sunagakure. Have you thought about it as well, Shikaku?"