Uchiha Makoto soon arrived at Uchiha Fugaku's residence.
Since he had been here several times, he was already familiar with the road. He didn't need anyone to guide him, so he went straight to the study in the backyard.
When he came to the door of the study, he felt that besides Uchiha Fugaku, there were many people inside, but he didn't sense them carefully.
"Lord Fugaku, Uchiha Makoto is here to report." Uchiha came to the door and stood still.
"Come in." Uchiha Fugaku's calm voice came from the study.
"Yes." Uchiha Makoto pushed open the door and was stunned. Although he knew there were many people inside, he didn't expect so many people.
I saw Uchiha Fugaku sitting in the main seat, with five rows of ninjas standing in front of him, six people in each row.
The person in the middle of the first row, Uchiha Makoto, had an acquaintance with him once before. It was Uchiha Munehito, the special Jonin who was sought after by everyone when he first came to meet the clan leader.
Uchiha Makoto walked up to everyone naturally, because except for one Uchiha Zonghito, everyone else was wearing Chuunin vests. Obviously he was the highest level in the team.
"Makoto, you're here." Uchiha Fugaku nodded to Uchiha Makoto, and then said:
"Everyone is here, let's start assigning tasks.
The reason for calling everyone here is that Iwagakure sent a large army into the Kingdom of Grass with the intention of sneak attack on the Kingdom of Fire.
You will represent the Uchiha clan as the vanguard of Konoha and rush to the front line to support. "
"Iwagakure dares to provoke Konoha, you are really desperate! This time they must know how powerful our Uchiha are!"
"That's right! We suffered such a big loss on the Kirigakure battlefield, but didn't gain much military merit. This time we must make it back with the Iwagakure ninjas!"
As soon as Uchiha Fugaku finished speaking, someone in the queue suddenly started shouting.
Hearing the discussion, Uchiha Fugaku frowned and looked at the calm-looking Uchiha Makoto in front of the queue. Then he stretched out his hand and pressed down to signal silence.
He continued: "Except for those who are recuperating from injuries, most of the jounin in the clan have missions. Taiyi-kun also went to the Kirigakure battlefield a month ago to provide support.
Now, under the premise of ensuring normal operation, the only Jonin that can be sent out in the clan are Cheng and Zongren.
But the rest of you are all the elites among the chuunin. With three of you in a group, you won’t necessarily lose even against the jounin of Iwagakure.
Let the ninjas of Iwagakure feel the strength of the Uchiha clan! "
"Don't worry, Fugaku-sama!"
"It's just Iwagakure, not worth mentioning!"
"We will definitely scare the enemy!"
The teenage boys in the queue who had never been on the battlefield were full of excitement, dreaming of making meritorious deeds on the battlefield and becoming the heroes of Konoha respected by everyone.
Most of those who are slightly older and have been on the battlefield are relatively calm and know the cruelty of war.
Uchiha Fugaku's next words shocked everyone.
"I look forward to your heroic fight, but this time the team also needs someone to lead. Now I appoint Uchiha Makoto as the team leader. Makoto, I hope you can lead the team well."
Although they are both jounin, Uchiha Munehito was promoted from special jounin recently, but his reputation in the clan is much greater than that of Uchiha Makoto.
"Yes! Lord Fugaku!" Although he had never thought about becoming the captain, Uchiha Makoto was certainly not at all hypocritical. He was stunned for a moment before he realized what he was doing, and then he saluted respectfully.
But the discordant sound came out immediately.
"Lord Fugaku! Senior Zonghito is obviously more suitable to be the captain. I am not convinced that Uchiha Makoto is the captain!"
Hearing the objection, Uchiha Makoto looked back, with a look of amusement in his eyes.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be Uchiha Shota. This guy with whom he had an 'old grudge' was also in the team. They were really enemies.
Uchiha Shota may have thought that the current situation was the same as half a year ago, and he could still do whatever he wanted by relying on his eldest brother Uchiha Taichi being the elite jounin of the clan.
Hearing someone taking the lead in opposition, another voice of opposition suddenly came from the team.
"Lord Fugaku, we also hope to be led by strong men. Uchiha Makoto is obviously not as good as Munehito!" Uchiha Xinyue, who has a close relationship with Uchiha Munehito, said.
Immediately afterwards, Uchiha Kazuhiko also echoed: "I hope Lord Fugaku will consider it more. I think Zongren is more suitable to be the captain!"
Uchiha Fugaku frowned as he saw more and more opposition in the team due to the three people taking the lead.
Uchiha Taichi was from his clan, but he didn't expect that Taichi's younger brother would openly oppose him, the clan leader.
As for Uchiha Kazuhiko and Uchiha Xieyue, they are the grandson of the great elder and the granddaughter of the third elder respectively. These two elders often disagree with him.
"I support Captain Cheng!" A firm voice suddenly came from behind the team.
Only then did Uchiha Makoto notice that Uchiha Ryosuke was standing at the back of the team.
Seeing this, he smiled and nodded at Uchiha Ryosuke, indicating that he didn't need to worry.
Uchiha Fugaku said: "Makoto's strength has been recognized by Lord Minato, and he has been practicing with Lord Minato in recent months.
Even White Fang's son Kakashi is no match for him.
Moreover, he had completed one S-level mission and six A-level missions in more than half a year after he was promoted to Jonin.
I think he is the right choice for captain!
Also, this is an order! It’s not a consultation with you.
Anyone else have any opinions? "
As soon as they heard Namikaze Minato, everyone who had spoken just shut their mouths.
It is certainly no small matter to be recognized by the golden shining Namikaze Minato.
And Hatake Kakashi's reputation is much louder than Uchiha Munehito.
Many times, as long as there is a reference for comparison, the weight will be different.
Uchiha Munuhito, one of the parties involved, did not express an opinion, but he clenched his hands tightly behind his back.
"Since there is no objection, this matter is settled. You guys pack your bags and set off at noon!" Uchiha Fugaku said solemnly.
In fact, he could just rely on the majesty of the clan leader to silence everyone, but the Uchiha are a proud clan, and everyone present is basically an elite who has at least opened the Magatama Sharingan. Under the pressure, they will inevitably feel dissatisfied.
And Uchiha Zonghito's reputation in the clan is obviously greater than that of Uchiha Makoto. It's okay for them to have trouble now. If conflicts break out during the march of the team, that will be a big problem.
As for making Uchiha Makoto the captain, it was indeed because he was valued by Namikaze Minato.
Uchiha Fugaku and Namikaze Minato had a good personal relationship, and in private Namikaze Minato had a high opinion of Uchiha Makoto.
Coupled with Uchiha Makoto's performance in previous missions, Uchiha Fugaku felt that he was the most suitable candidate.
"Yes! Lord Fugaku!"
Everyone said in unison.
Seeing Uchiha Fugaku giving him a look, Uchiha Makoto nodded, turned around and said:
"It's ten o'clock in the morning, everyone must gather at the Konoha gate before 12 o'clock!
You have two hours to pack your bags and prepare your ninja gear. Since this is a rapid march, don’t bring too many things!
I don't care if you obey me or not, but I hope that everyone can cooperate well and survive the next war.
No one wants their loved ones to attend their own funeral in grief.
I will do my best to bring you back.
Now go get ready. "
"yes!"
Uchiha Makoto's body erupted with powerful chakra, and his oppressive momentum frightened everyone.
Uchiha Zonghito felt the powerful chakra of Uchiha Makoto, and his expression suddenly changed. The crane tail who was not in his eyes half a year ago has now surpassed him.
Moreover, it felt like he was facing the elite Jōnin of the clan, which made him extremely uncomfortable.
As for Uchiha Shota, he lowered his head, his face uncertain.
Uchiha Fugaku was very satisfied with Uchiha Makoto's performance.
It's useless no matter how much you say, the Uchiha clan just believes in the strong.
