The mobile troops commanded by Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo have completely broken with the dispatched army command represented by Danzo.
This is also equivalent to the formal merger of individual wealthy ninja families headed by the Uchiha clan and some civilian ninjas or minor ninjas represented by Hatake Sakumo, and began to openly resist the control of the Hokage family in public.
But this was also what Uchiha Tokko expected.
From the beginning, he did not want to take orders under Danzo, especially when the enemies he faced were the unafraid of death and Hanzo, who was known as the "demigod".
Rather than exhausting brain cells and fighting wits with Danzo and his malicious minions, it would be more cost-effective to fall out from the beginning.
Moreover, by further publically intensifying the conflict between the two parties, it will also help Hatake Sakumo and his followers to get closer to the Uchiha clan represented by Uchiha Tokumitsu, and reduce Hatake Sakumo's chances of being brainwashed by the Will of Fire again. The possibility of returning to the Hokage camp.
Of course, after this public fall out, it is not impossible for Hatake Sakumo to stand in the Hokage camp again, but after returning, he is destined to be reduced to a person who is stamped with a curse mark on his roots and used as a tool, and will end up miserable.
Therefore, Uchiha Tokko was quite satisfied with the outcome of this public conflict.
"However, a war is imminent, so it is better to control the intensity of the conflict to some extent..."
Hatake Sakumo had nothing to say about Uchiha Tokumitsu's order to mobilize the Red Guards for reinforcements.
After all, as the leader of the Uchiha clan, it is his right to dispatch his own private army.
But in his heart, Hatake Sakumo was still not very willing to swing his sword at the ninjas in the village.
"It's just a back-up preparation. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just in case." Uchiha Tokumitsu also explained patiently, "Of course, everyone will be happy if they can't be used, but if there are really any special circumstances , with the strength of the red reserve team, we can adapt to changes."
"That's true." Hatake Sakumo also agreed with this view.
In his opinion, the existence of the Uchiha clan is like a catfish. When it becomes active, it will not only stir up the gradually solidified backwaters of Konoha, but also help improve the survival of the struggling civilian ninjas and the gradually declining small ninja clan in Konoha. situation.
As for whether the Uchiha clan will become more restless after demanding more power? This problem can actually be solved through expansion.
For example, after the Uchiha clan obtained the garrison command of the Land of Grass, they had significantly fewer complaints and strange words in the village. Hatake Sakumo also noticed these changes.
"Does Mr. Tokuguang dislike this war?"
But he was still a little strange about the backhand issue mentioned by Uchiha Tokumitsu.
"It's really not that promising..."
Uchiha Tokumitsu told the truth.
"Why?"
Hatake Sakumo asked a little strangely.
In his opinion, although the rain ninja is tough and Hanzo is tyrannical, they have not reached an invincible situation, otherwise they would not be attacked by the three major powers in turn and lose territory repeatedly.
Uchiha Tokko was a little hesitant and didn't know where to start.
It can't be said that in his previous life, he knew that the three apprentices of Hokage were defeated by Hanzo together and were given the title of "Sannin".
"The village is too forward-thinking and insufficiently prepared..." Uchiha Tokumitsu carefully considered the words, "Although registered ninjas have begun to be mobilized, neither the top ninjas nor the grassroots ninjas are psychologically ready for a full-scale war. This is going to be a big loss..."
Although this explanation is far-fetched, Hatake Sakumo also thinks it is somewhat reasonable.
"It's just... with the power of the rain ninja alone, does it require the village to go all out?" Hatake Sakumo thought for a while and asked again.
"Ame ninja doesn't need it, but what about Sunagakure and Iwagakure?" Uchiha Tokugaku asked, "There is also Kumogakure who is peeping at the territory of the Land of Fire, and Kirigakure who is silent after the Uzushio Battle... can they It’s not someone easy to get along with.”
Hatake Sakumo scratched his chin, lost in thought.
"The lesson from the First Ninja World War is that if Konoha is not prepared to start a war with the four major ninja villages at the same time, it will inevitably fall into passivity in the early stage."
"war……"
Hatake Sakumo sighed again.
War must be cruel.
But war is also an excellent opportunity for reckless heroes to rise.
Although the current Konoha is full of flowers and raging fire, since Hatake Sakumo partnered with Uchiha Tokumitsu, through the exchanges between the two parties and combined with his own experience, he has also been able to see what is hidden inside Konoha. Barriers and contradictions.
In Hatake Sakumo's view, the Sandaime's strategy of suppressing wealthy families, supporting the ninja clan, and cultivating civilians is certainly correct, but it also excludes the village's top combat power from the core of power. In the long run, the grievances of the wealthy families will only grow. As more and more come, more intense conflicts will inevitably break out in the future.
Since the Senju were severely damaged in the first ninja war, the remaining Senju bloodline has chosen to retire, and the once most powerful family has become a thing of the past.
Therefore, the most powerful heirloom families in Konoha are Uchiha and Hinata.
Hinata just abides by the separation of the clans. Their powerful clan can live a very prosperous life by relying on power to exploit the clans. Therefore, although the family is strong, they do not ask for too much, and they only focus on one-third of an acre of land. The earth sprouts from itself.
The Uchiha clan, who were imprisoned in the police department, behaved very restlessly.
Their own strength is tyrannical, coupled with the fact that the Uchiha ninjas after awakening the Sharingan are somewhat impulsive and irritable, and they are also in charge of the police department, a department that is most likely to offend people, so the reputation of the Uchiha clan in the village Although not very good.
But as a partner or ally, the Uchiha clan is perfect for a strong individual like Hatake Sakumo who is powerful but does not have much foundation. ·
What the Uchiha clan wants is power, voice and supporters, while the civilian ninjas and junior ninjas who follow Hatake Sakumo are mostly impressed by his strength and character, but they also need higher-level ninjas. Ninjutsu inheritance, more training resources, and a status commensurate with strength.
It just so happens that the two sides are relatively compatible.
There are not many other Uchiha clan, but the various ninjutsu that have been copied through the Sharingan over the past millennium are simply overwhelming. Although the copied ninjutsu has some flaws and is somewhat less powerful than the original version, it is better than nothing. The Uchiha clan has been so generous with their money, so why do civilian ninjas still need bicycles?
"Sakumo-sama, Jiraiya is looking for you."
After returning to the Kawanoguni garrison camp, Hatake Sakumo was about to send a letter back to the village to inform his followers of the open conflict with Danzo, lest they suffer a secret loss without knowing it. A trusted Jonin came to report Jiraiya's visit.
"Jiraiya?" Hatake Sakumo was a little confused, "Did he want to see me by name?"
"Yes."
The trusted jounin replied.
"Bring Jiraiya to the headquarters..." Hatake Sakumo thought for a while, "Then you go and inform Tokimitsu-kun and ask him to come with me to see Jiraiya later."
"yes!"
The trusted jounin took the order and left.
But after a while, he came back with a helpless face.
"What's wrong?" Hatake Sakumo looked a little strange at the depressed look of his subordinates.
"Commander Tokumitsu... said he didn't want to see Jiraiya, that idiot, and blamed me for disturbing his sleep..."
Hatake Sakumo was startled for a moment, then burst into laughter.
Hatake Sakumo invited Uchiha Tokumitsu to show respect for his allies in the same camp; Uchiha Tokumitsu's words also expressed his trust in Hatake Sakumo from the side.
"Forget it, I'll just go see Jiraiya myself." Hatake Sakumo packed up the paperwork and got up to go to the temporary headquarters of the Mobile Force.
"Sakumo-senpai!"
As soon as Hatake Sakumo opened the curtain and entered, Jiraiya immediately stood up to say hello.
"Jiraiya Jounin." Hatake Sakumo greeted him gently as always, "Welcome to you. Please take a seat. Don't stick to those unnecessary etiquette."
After the two chatted for a while, Hatake Sakumo asked bluntly: "Jiraiya Jounin, I wonder if you have anything else to do when you come here this time?"
Jiraiya didn't expect Hatake Sakumo to be so direct. He was silent for a while before speaking slowly.
"Sakumo-senpai...do you have many misunderstandings or dissatisfaction with Danzo's advisor?"
"No..." Hatake Sakumo felt strange about this question, "It's not just me. In fact, many people in the village are very dissatisfied with Danzo Advisor."
"Why?" Jiraiya was a little excited.
"Even if you are dissatisfied, why did you openly conflict with Danzo's advisor before the war? This will cause the morale of the Ninja Army to weaken!"
"Besides...you are White Fang, you can't...at least you shouldn't..."
"Shouldn't you have your own opinions?"
Hatake Sakumo calmly interrupted Jiraiya's question.
"no……"
"Every ninja has his own way of tolerance, and the will of a jounin cannot be blasphemed."
Hatake Sakumo said seriously, "Jiraiya Jonin, every Konoha ninja who can be promoted to Jonin is a strong man with a strong self-awareness, and will not and cannot deviate from his own ninja." Tao."
"and you……"
"Although I have no intention of blaming the Third Hokage, the situation in the village has indeed declined a lot." Hatake Sakumo continued to think about himself, "The frequent conflicts that have broken out over the years are proof of this."
Jiraiya was also speechless for a moment.
"Wealthy families and Hokages, ninjas and commoners... and the promotion paths are getting narrower and narrower, it is getting harder and harder to obtain new ninjutsu, and the rewards of missions are getting smaller and smaller... Everyone has a lot of complaints, but they just don't say it or don't Just dare to say it.”
Jiraiya opened and closed his mouth, not knowing what to say.
He was not an eloquent person to begin with, and he came to the mobile unit station to find Hatake Sakumo out of passion, thinking that this move could influence Hatake Sakumo who was contaminated by Uchiha, but in Hatake Sakumo In front of Mao, I don’t know what to say.
"The village does have difficulties and deficiencies...but these will slowly change." Jiraiya felt that his defense was a bit weak, but he still murmured.
"Yes, we need to change." Hatake Sakumo confirmed Jiraiya's words, "So, I am trying to change, and Tokumitsu-kun also hopes to change."
"But...the Uchiha clan is also a wealthy ninja clan."
In fact, what Jiraiya couldn't understand the most was why Hatake Sakumo got together with the not-so-reputable Uchiha clan.
With the reputation and reputation of "Konoha White Fang", if he wanted to change some of the current situation in the village, he would definitely have a lot of followers if he raised his voice. It was really unreasonable to get so close to the Uchiha clan, which was secretly rejected.
"Because Uchiha is a marginalized clan and at the same time the strongest clan." Hatake Sakumo said with some helplessness, "Except for Uchiha, no one will support changing the current status quo."
Jiraiya was still a little confused.
In his impression, although the Uchiha clan was arrogant and arrogant, they were fairly reliable partners on the battlefield. However, when he was in charge of the police department in the village, incidents of accidental injury to villagers or rough law enforcement often occurred in the village. The villagers or businessmen are often taken back and imprisoned for review. This image among the villagers is really unpopular.
"Sakumo-senpai, you can talk to the teacher about your ambitions!" Jiraiya was a little excited, "The teacher will definitely support your reforms!"
Hatake Sakumo hesitated, but still shook his head.
The atmosphere in the command center suddenly became cold.
After a while, Jiraiya spoke again.
"Sakumo-senpai...can I go see Commander Tokimitsu?"
"Okay, but I don't know if he's available at this time."
"Is Commander Tokguang still busy now?"
Jiraiya was a little surprised.
"No." Hatake Sakumo said calmly, "He is sleeping."
Jiraiya felt like he was being choked, his chest was congested.
Chapter 2 is a little later, still under revision
(End of chapter)
