After the information from Iwagakure Village that a large number of ninjas were moving southward was sent back to Konoha, the village's response was also very quick. The supplies needed by the frontline border defense forces were immediately transferred, and the Hyuga Byakugan ninja who requested reinforcements were immediately dispatched. At the same time, those who came with the supplies were also There is a Hokage warrant.
"...Don't start provocations without permission? What does this mean, Sandaime?"
Uchiha Tokumitsu looked at the messenger ANBU with an unkind look on his face, "It's been two days since the intelligence was sent back, and you just gave such a reply?"
The Hokage's edict was open to the jounin, so Uchiha Tokumitsu summoned the jounin of the northwest border defense force to gather in the Chinese army tent in the garrison to listen to the edict.
But the content of the Hokage's edict was quite surprising - no provocations without permission, does it mean that Iwagakure is allowed to be provoked and not retaliate? Is it because you are beaten and don’t fight back?
"Commander of the Fire Gate, Tokumitsu is a special jounin. This is an edict issued by Hokage-sama. Please execute it accordingly!" The ANBU who ordered him ignored Uchiha Tokumitsu's question and responded directly with the intention of ending the topic.
In the tall and spacious Chinese army tent, Uchiha Homon, Uchiha Tokumitsu, and Nara Yukihei sat high in the main formation. Three ANBU and six Hyuga ninjas who came to support were standing in the middle of the Chinese army tent. The border defense troops stayed at the camp. More than forty jounin were sitting around.
The jounin in the tent looked at each other, the content of the Hokage's edict always gave people a strange feeling; forget about the other official clichés, and let's not mention the material support for the time being, but what does "no provocation without permission" mean?
The proud Konoha ninja, as a member of the Ninja Village of the largest country, when had he ever suffered such injustice? When can I accept this injustice? ?
In particular, the jounin of the Uchiha clan stared at the three messenger ANBU standing in the middle of the Chinese army's tent with unconcerned expressions. Their left thumbs were already staggered to strike with their swords, in preparation for the instant kill.
"Commander of the Fire Gate, Tokumitsu is a special jounin." The ANBU who ordered the order was calm and repeated what he just said, "This edict is signed by the Hokage himself. Please accept the document and execute it accordingly!"
Uchiha Tokumitsu was so angry that his veins bulged, not only because of this so-called "no provocation" order that was vague and easy to take the blame for, but also because of the short-sighted ANBU who kept saying "special jounin" one after another. Make Uchiha Tokko furious.
"Are you from the ANBU department?" Uchiha Tokko's face was ferocious and he spoke word by word with murderous intent.
"The affiliations of ANBU personnel are all village secrets. Tokumitsu, especially jounin, is better not to inquire randomly." The ANBU responded with a nail that was neither soft nor hard.
The more than thirty Uchiha jounin in the middle tent have firmly locked the Anbu's energy. Once Uchiha Tokumitsu or Uchiha Kato gives the order, these Uchiha jounin will kill them without hesitation. These messengers were sent to the ANBU.
The civilian ninjas who were also in the middle tent were also a little at a loss and didn't know what to do.
"Huh huh huh..." Uchiha Tokumitsu snorted coldly, "Can Hokage-sama just retreat without a fight? Where is the so-called border? The north of the Country of Grass? The Daming Palace of the Country of Grass? Or should we give up the Grass Country? The country will return to its territory?"
There was another commotion in the big tent.
"Deputy Commander Tokimitsu, this is the Hokage-sama's order, and it is definitely not something that we and the ANBU can interfere with." The ANBU could still speak in a calm tone, "Please accept the order and implement it!"
"What a mess!" Uchiha Tokumitsu was suddenly furious. A pair of three magatama sharingan eyes were activated and he stared at the messenger ANBU, "Is Sarutobi Hiruzen going to ruin this border defense force?"
The solemn tone and the blood-red three magatama showed a cold and murderous temperament. In anger, Uchiha Tokumitsu showed a different Shura aura that was completely different from usual.
The civilian jonin in the middle tent lowered their heads one after another, not daring to look directly.
The ANBU who passed the order said without changing his tone: "I don't know the specific inside story and Hokage-sama's arrangements. Please follow the order to return and gather.
"Take this edict back and ask Hokage-sama to explain clearly the mission, content, specific measures, etc. of this edict. Also, why can't the ANBU Intelligence Bureau intercept Iwagakure's troop dispatch information? Is it because the ANBU raised you? Isn't it a waste of money that you don't know, and it consumes too much money and leads to a shortage of manpower?" Uchiha Kato, who had been silent for a long time, asked.
The ANBU was ordered to look around the Chinese army's tent. The Uchihas were glaring at them with murderous intent, while the civilian ninjas either looked evil or lowered their heads to avoid sight.
"Advisor Yukihira, are you going to disobey Hokage-sama's order?" The ANBU was ordered to turn to Nara Yukihira, who was bowing his head and saying nothing.
Nara Yukihei, who couldn't dodge the gun while sitting, opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
The position of staff officer is supposed to be the third-in-command of the border troops and has a certain say. However, the northwest border defense force is quite special. More than forty jonins from the Uchiha clan came here at once, and there are quite a few original officers. The border defense force ninjas were transferred back, and with each passing day, the entire northwest border defense force has been controlled by the Uchihas. As a result, his staff has become completely useless. How can there be peace and harmony? The arm-wrestling strength of the troop commander and deputy commander.
Nara Yukihei was very sure that if he dared to say something against Uchiha's will now, he would not be killed on the spot, but he would definitely "suicide" by being stabbed dozens of times in the back when he was ordered to go out on patrol the next day.
"Hokage-sama's edict, although...but...may have a deeper meaning, but after all, the battle situation information is ever-changing. I would like to ask the ANBU to report back to Hokage-sama, please explain the specific strategic plan of the headquarters to deal with Iwagakure, so as to prevent us from executing it poorly... " Nara Yukihei, who was sweating profusely, said hesitantly.
From the corner of his eye, he could see that Uchiha Tokumitsu and others' expressions softened slightly after hearing this, and Nara Yukihei felt relieved.
"Since it is a unanimous decision of the Northwest Border Defense Force, I will report back to Lord Hokage." The ANBU ordered and bowed slightly, "These six elite ninjas from the Hyuga clan who were sent by Lord Hokage to support border reconnaissance will be included in your establishment from now on. .”
This ANBU is a bit interesting, he is principled and flexible, his methods are slippery without losing his identity, but he can still be regarded as a talent.
Uchiha Tokumitsu, who suppressed his anger, glanced at the messenger ANBU with interest, and then turned his attention to the six Hyuga white-eyed ninjas present.
"Welcome all Hyuga elites..."
"Commander Tokumitsu is very polite. Following the orders of Hokage-sama and our clan leader, we will be transferred to the northwest border defense force from now on."
"Jōnin Hinata Toshiki is here to report."
"Jōnin Hyuga Seiji is here to report."
"Chūnin Hinata Kyouichi is here to report."
"Chunin Hinata Keiichi came to report."
"Chūnin Hinata Mahrei is here to report."
"Chunin Hinata Shunya is here to report."
Two jounin, four chuunin, and they are all from the famous Hyuga clan. The addition of these two teams will greatly increase the combat effectiveness and reconnaissance capabilities of the northwest border defense forces.
But what Uchiha Tokumitsu and everyone else recognized most was the Hyuga clan's polite gesture.
"Welcome very much. The arrival of all Hyuga elites is a great joy for our northwest border defense force. With the help of all white-eyed elites, even the earth rats of Iwagakure will no longer be able to hide. !”
Everyone in the camp exchanged pleasantries and then announced that the meeting was adjourned and they could go about their business. The ANBU also hurried back to the village to report Uchiha's disobedience.
Uchiha Tokko asked the newly transferred Hyuga Toshiki and others to stay and discuss tactics and combat plans.
"...According to current intelligence, the advance team of the Iwagakure Ninja Army has arrived at the northern border of Kusano Country, and its main force is expected to arrive around noon tomorrow. Judging from this, the last advantageous fighter opportunity is before the main force of the Iwagakure Ninja Army arrives. If we can quickly defeat this advance force, Iwagakure’s arrogance will surely be reduced, so that they will never dare to make mistakes again!”
Uchiha Fire Gate said with great pride.
"Commander of Fire Gate, what kind of tasks do we need to perform here?" Hinata Toshiki also asked directly and clearly.
"I plan to dispatch three combat detachments and a support team in the afternoon, and about 320 ninjas will lurk to the northern border of Grass Country, waiting for an opportunity to surround and annihilate the Iwagakure advance force in the early morning hours; but currently there are only three sentient ninjas in the headquarters responsible for reconnaissance missions. Neither the scope of reconnaissance nor the details of the investigation are as good as those of your family. Therefore... although Toshiki-kun and all the Hyuga elites are new here, I still want to trouble you to carry out the reconnaissance mission of this battle..."
Uchiha Tokko explained.
The Hokage's edict has been dismissed, which means that the current northwest border defense force is still in a standing posture. No matter what tricks Uchiha Tokumitsu and his team come up with, as long as they are not defeated, there will be no such good development and progress.
"Commander Deguang, our transfer to the northwest border defense force means that we will be under your command and accept command from now on; it is natural to perform our tasks."
"Okay! Then let's implement it accordingly." Uchiha Tokumitsu was very satisfied. With Hinata's white eyes shouting, the border defense force's reconnaissance shortcomings were officially made up for.
"Yukihira-kun, please guide Toshiki Jonin and the Hyuga elites to their respective camps. Let's rest for a while in the morning and then break camp in the afternoon!"
"yes!"
"Thank you for commanding Deguang..."
Nara Yukihei and Hyuga Toshiki were ordered to retreat for the placement of new recruits and preparation of combat supplies.
"Tokumitsu-kun..." Uchiha Kamon, as an elder, obviously still has some concerns about Uchiha Tokumitsu leading his troops out to attack Iwagakure alone.
"Uncle Huato, it's okay." Uchiha Tokumitsu said with a confident smile, "Besides, you can't raise an eagle that soars in the nine heavens in a cage. If you don't experience a real shinobi village war, you will never be able to transform into a true ninja. The strong one."
"Okay... Be careful on everything on the battlefield." Unlike the spies who went out to sweep the villages and planted them in the Country of Grass in the past, Uchiha Homon was still cautious about war, and his face was still a little nervous.
"With careless calculation and intention, plus Hinata's Byakugan is responsible for reconnaissance and covering up the whereabouts, there won't be any danger." Uchiha Tokumitsu still looked confident.
"Okay, let me explain to you the key points of the command and deployment of the genin army's march and combat assault..."
"Okay~"
