Under the leadership of the guard ANBU, Uchiha Tokumitsu came to the Hokage's office.
"Hokage-sama." Pushing the door open, Uchiha Tokumitsu greeted the Sandaime politely, "Jounin Uchiha Tokumitsu has been ordered to come and report."
By the way, I looked around the office. In addition to the Hokage himself, two consultants, Mito Kadobu and Koharu Koharu, were also sitting on one side.
Although there was no one else in the room, Uchiha Tokumitsu clearly felt a few vague eyes lingering around him. They should be the ANBU personnel responsible for the Hokage's protection.
"Tokumitsu-kun, you have worked hard all the way." The kind-hearted Sandaime Sarutobi Hiruzen greeted Uchiha Tokumitsu warmly, "You sit down first, I will finish the approval of this document first."
The Sandaime is like this to every ninja, smiling, kind and dignified. It is because of this majestic and upright image that he has won the support of most people in the village and even in the Land of Fire.
Uchiha Tokko nodded, found a chair, ignored the scrutinizing gazes of the two consultants, and sat down.
After a while, the Sandaime put down the documents and signature pen in his hands, put the documents into a box, and an ANBU walked in outside the door and gently took the documents away.
At this time, Uchiha Tokko felt that the sights lingering around him disappeared.
The main course has arrived.
Uchiha Tokko straightened up.
"I saw your experience in the Northwest Frontier Defense Force and you did a good job." The smiling Sandaime took out his pipe and slowly pressed tobacco leaves into the bowl.
Uchiha Tokumitsu bowed slightly to greet him. He was not going to say anything yet because he was not sure about the third generation's path.
"From the border clearance battle to the battle against the Iwagakure border troops, and then to cooperating with Sakumo to complete the mission of Takino Country." The Sandaime continued to comment on Uchiha Tokumitsu's achievements since taking charge of the northwest border defense forces, "You have always done a good job, indeed He also lives up to the Uchiha clan’s reputation as a genius.”
"It's all thanks to the strong support of the seniors in the family and the friends in the village." Uchiha Tokumitsu cautiously replied with a correct and useless nonsense.
"Naturally, the village will not turn a blind eye to your merits." The Sandaime continued, "Based on your merits, especially the two-tailed Jinchūriki who killed Kumogakure, it is enough to redeem two coins from the village's secret book of seals. It’s a ninjutsu, Tokumitsu-kun, are you willing to exchange it?”
Hearing this, Uchiha Tokko was really surprised.
When will the Uchiha clan be able to read the Sealed Book?
The peripheral vision of his eyes glanced at the two unmoved consultants sitting on one side. They had probably already discussed it.
"The techniques in the Sealed Book are what every Konoha ninja dreams of, so I am naturally willing." Uchiha Tokumitsu agreed.
"It's just that the forbidden techniques in the book of seals are the secrets of the village. Those who get the instructions must leave confidentiality restrictions in their minds to prevent them from being leaked." Mito Kadoyan suddenly said, "Tokumitsu-kun, this is yours Is that acceptable?"
"Forget it." Uchiha Tokumitsu immediately refused when he heard that he wanted to leave a forbidden seal in his mind.
Although the ninjutsu in the book of seals is precious, it is still worthless compared with a restriction that is unknown and still placed in the mind.
"That's not necessary, Tokimitsu-kun is naturally an exception." The third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen smoothed things over with a smile, "The Uchiha clan is one of the founding families of Konoha, so naturally they should enjoy certain privileges, and I also believe that A loyal Uchiha will not reveal the village's secrets."
"You say so, Tokumitsu-kun."
Having said this, what else could Uchiha Tokko say.
"Thank you, Hokage-sama, for your trust." Uchiha Tokumitsu bowed slightly again and greeted the Hokage.
"In that case, you can choose a day to choose ninjutsu." The Sandaime handed over a seal, and Uchiha Tokumitsu stood up and took it, "This is the certificate for the secret room. You can choose two of your favorites at that time. Ninjutsu.”
After Uchiha Tokko took it, he bowed again and returned to the chair to sit down.
"In addition, regarding the two-tailed Jinchuuriki." The Sandaime looked solemn and said seriously to Uchiha Tokko: "I want to hear your report."
The two advisors also stared at Uchiha Demitsu with sharp eyes.
So the battle process was recounted in detail again.
Of course, the exchange of interests with the Erwei You Brigade cannot be made public.
"Since the Jinchuuriki had already been subdued and the seal started, why did he put him to death?" Koharu asked suddenly when he went to bed.
"The situation was really urgent at that time. Although the jinchūriki's movements and limbs were temporarily controlled, the tailed beast's transformation never stopped. Therefore, in order to avoid irreparable losses caused by the tailed beast's mad transformation, we had to kill it." Uchiha Tokko replied with reason.
"Then why are Grass Ninjas hired on a large scale to perform tasks in the Country of Grass? Why is this?" Mito Kadoyan took over and continued to ask.
"With a small amount of money, you can tie the Grass Ninja Village to the village's chariot and let them be used by the village. I think this is a good deal." Uchiha Tokumitsu said without being humble or arrogant. "Ninjas are not all about fighting and killing. Ninjas also need to be polite and make more allies. It is better than squeezing Kusanagi and pushing them to Iwagakure's camp."
"But it's always a bit too much..." After sleeping, Koharu lowered his head to read the information and said sadly: "Especially communicating privately with the great name of the Land of Grass, Uchiha Tokimitsu, what are you doing?"
"The information of the transfer consultant is probably out of date." Uchiha Tokumitsu was also unceremonious, "The Daimyo of the Land of Grass believed in the reputation of Konoha ninja and specially sent people to issue a long-term guardianship mission. Is there any problem with accepting the mission? "
"The distribution of tasks is the responsibility of the village..."
"The village is too far away from the Country of Grass, and the name of the Country of Grass is in a hurry." Uchiha Tokumitsu said nonchalantly. As for whether these words were strong words, that was not within the scope of his consideration.
"Jōnin Tokumitsu, what you said exposed a lot of problems." Koharu frowned when he went to bed: "I'm not familiar with the village rules and regulations, I don't understand the affairs, and I ignore the standard procedures for government affairs execution..."
"But I defeated the underground forces in the Country of Grass."
"Well……"
"I also defeated Iwagakure's attack!"
"But the system..."
"In the face of military achievements, if this is not in line with the system, then there is something wrong with the system!" Uchiha Tokumitsu said unceremoniously.
"You..." Koharu was shaking with anger when he went to bed, "Uchiha Tokumitsu! You are still young, don't be too arrogant..."
"If you're not angry, are you still a young man?" Uchiha Tokumitsu interrupted Koharu who was sleeping.
After a verbal exchange, the two faced each other tit for tat, with Uchiha Tokumitsu temporarily gaining the upper hand.
"Okay." At this time, the Sandaime continued to come out to smooth things over, "Although Tokumitsu-kun has some flaws in handling affairs, it is his first time to lead an army outside, and the task is really difficult; Koharu, as a senior, has to give more to the younger generations. Some tolerance."
Hearing this, Koharu and Uchiha Tokumitsu also stopped when they went to bed.
"It's just that regarding the northwest border defense force, the village also plans to strengthen the ninja garrison and send more manpower there..." The Sandaime stared at Uchiha Tokumitsu and said: "Tokumitsu-kun, what do you think?"
"Since this is the village's decision, then I respect this decision." Uchiha Tokumitsu replied calmly.
"Hmm..." Sandaime nodded slightly.
"It's just that after the additional personnel are deployed, the commander of the Ninja Army needs to be replaced by one person. What do you think, Tokumitsu-kun?"
"All the northwest border defense forces are served by our clan's ninjas. I'm sorry that I don't dare to take charge of this matter. Please discuss it with the leader of our clan, Hokage-sama." Uchiha Tokumitsu declined politely.
"Of course, the village will not deprive the meritorious officials of their powers without reason, and will definitely compensate them separately." The Sandaime took a deep breath from his pipe.
A thick smoke was exhaled like a sharp arrow.
"Jōnin Homon will continue to serve as the commander of the border defense force. The Uchiha clan will withdraw one-third of the ninjas. The village will send another person to serve as deputy commander and reinforce 800 ninjas..." The Sandaime listed the requirements, "Tokumitsu Jun, what do you think?"
"This matter is of great importance, and the family still needs to hold a meeting to discuss it. I'm sorry that I don't dare to be expert." Uchiha Tokumitsu responded firmly.
"As for Tokumitsu-kun, based on Sakumo Jōnin's suggestion, the village plans to form a mobile force. It is also because of Sakumo's suggestion that it plans to let you serve as deputy commander. What do you think?"
Mobile unit?
Uchiha Tokko's brows jumped. It feels like this is a fire brigade responding to emergencies everywhere.
"This matter still needs to be discussed at a family meeting..." Although Uchiha Tokumitsu was a little moved, he still refused to agree like this.
"This matter has been discussed with the Uchiha clan leader, and he agreed." The kind-hearted Sandaime said nonchalantly, "And earlier today, Mitomon consultant also had effective communication with Elder Setsuna, and the two parties reached a consensus... …It’s just that Elder Setsuna probably hasn’t had time to tell you yet.”
Now that we have discussed it with the Uchiha clan leader and elders, what else can we say to him? Announce the result? Forced to accept? Aren't you just having fun?
Hearing this, Uchiha Tokko couldn't help feeling sulky in his heart.
Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't care much about losing the authority to garrison the Kingdom of Grass camp. But the patriarch's attitude in this matter also made him a little dissatisfied.
When he received the Hokage's request to return to the village for a 'special report', he also communicated with his family, but he didn't expect it to end like this.
Although I understand that starting from the perspective of the family, there must be some choices when doing things. Maybe the family will get other benefits while giving up the position of deputy commander, but in any case, it is unknowingly being traded away as a bargaining chip. It is really It's annoying.
Moreover, he has changed from a deputy commander of the border forces with real power to a so-called deputy commander of the mobile forces with an uncertain future.
Walking out of the Hokage Building, Uchiha Tokumitsu took a deep breath.
It is really a very nerve-wracking thing to compete with the old fox.
But it's also a good thing. The commander of the garrison camp is still an Uchiha tribesman, and the family's interests in the Country of Grass have been preserved, which is an acceptable ending.
Mito Kaden stood at the window of the Hokage's office and looked at Uchiha Tokko and his entourage as they left. He turned around and said to the Sandaime: "Hiruzhan...you can give up now. This guy is hopeless." Uchiha radical, don’t bother with him in the future.”
The Sandaime closed his eyes and continued to smoke his pipe without speaking.
(End of chapter)
