hotmtlnovel Chapter 98 The situation is critical at the front, and equally critical at the rear.
Chapter 98 The situation is critical at the front, and equally critical at the rear.
Capture the Jonin alive!
For someone going to the battlefield for the first time, this is a remarkable achievement.
Seeing Grandma Mito's praise, Kushina curiously climbed onto the table and examined the scroll.
"Grandma Mito, is this a letter from Tsunade? Did it mention Yuuki-nii?"
Mito Uzumaki, a shrewd and experienced man, understood Kushina's thoughts perfectly well, observing her childlike behavior.
Kushina probably has developed quite a bit of affection for that little guy, Yuuki.
She pondered in her heart that as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, she was constantly subjected to the onslaught of negative emotions.
It's hard for someone with no attachments to endure.
In order to serve as a qualified Jinchūriki, one must have 'love' as a bond.
Did Kushina have 'love' for Konoha?
Obviously not!
As she grew older, Kushina learned the truth about what happened back then, and even developed hatred towards it.
Mito Uzumaki was disappointed in Hiruzen Sarutobi, but that didn't mean she intended to abandon the village.
A Jinchūriki filled with hatred?
Tsk tsk tsk...
Replace them? That's difficult!
The Uzumaki clan members were mostly less talented than Kushina, and they also had little affection for Konoha.
Inside the Senju?
Among the younger generation, only Tsunade and Nawaki are truly outstanding.
Not suitable!
Mito Uzumaki sighed helplessly; the three generations of his family had been making a mess of things, and the situation was spiraling out of control.
Perhaps entrusting it to the Uchiha clan is a good option?
Kushina's voice was loud enough to instantly attract someone's attention.
"Yuuki? Yuuki's back?"
Nawaki rushed in from outside, carrying a stack of newly written reports on the survival of farmers in Konoha.
"I finished the project! I wrote the report, he'll be absolutely stunned!"
Yuuki advised Nawaki to carefully observe the villagers of Konoha and their true living conditions.
Don't just listen, observe more.
After listening to several speeches by the medical association, Nawaki made up his mind and relentlessly pursued a direction, launching an investigation!
The investigation report, from a relatively objective perspective, describes the true situation of those working in agriculture-related fields beneath the prosperity of Konoha.
This includes, but is not limited to, ordinary farmers, farmers with more land, low-ranking ninja who specialize in dirty and strenuous work, and various types of merchants.
This experiment uncovered the complete operational ecosystem of Konoha agriculture.
Rope Tree felt like it saw a lot of things, but it couldn't see them clearly.
"Hmm? Little Rope Tree has grown up and can write books now?"
Mito Uzumaki took the report from Nawaki and became increasingly pleased as she read it, a relieved smile appearing on her face.
Koroki has a considerable amount of chakra and learns ninjutsu quite quickly.
His academic performance was the only weakness.
However, for the person leading the family forward, the most important thing is decision-making, not how many books one reads.
Judging from the content of this report...
The Senju family has a worthy successor!
A living Jonin was brought into the village in a blatant manner, with no intention of hiding it.
Uchiha Hata also received the news.
"Ah! You've grown up!"
Elder Chu Huo held the teacup with a sigh and took a small sip.
"This old man can't fall behind!"
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
Uchiha Tominari, your clan shouldn't be used as a source of funding for your sycophancy!
......
The Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi held his pipe in one hand and kept turning the scroll with the other.
The situation in the Land of Rain is becoming increasingly unpredictable.
The intelligence scroll sent by Yan was a mix of victory and defeat, wins and losses, reaching an absurd level.
It was so absurd that he couldn't analyze whether the battlefield situation was good or bad.
"Ugh."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed.
This is all due to his lax discipline and indulgence of Danzo, which led to his misdeeds!
After their relationship with the Senju and Uzumaki fell into conflict, all the Anbu remained in the village as a precaution.
All Root ninjas are to be recalled to the village for review!
This led to Hiruzen Sarutobi relying entirely on Homura Mitokado's battle reports to understand the battlefield situation!
Danzo, look at the mess you've made!
"Sun Slayer!"
With a solemn expression, Xiaochun, carrying an intelligence scroll, pushed open the office door and walked in.
"This time, Tsunade and Uchiha Yuuki captured a Jonin alive, and Uchiha Yuuki almost entirely completed the task of clearing the logistics route!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi, seated, took a drag of his cigarette, frowned, and asked, "What are you trying to say?"
"Uchiha Yuuki's Medical Association!"
Koharu sighed and took out a piece of dynamic information about Rope Tree.
"Even Nawaki, that kid, was affected, and he's been contacting civilians and ninjas everywhere!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi hesitated for a moment, then picked up Nawaki's intelligence report and began to analyze it.
He wasn't too worried about the alliance between the Senju and Uchiha clans.
After testing the waters, he accepted the arrangement of having Uchiha Tomioka and Uchiha Hatsuhime stand at opposite ends.
It has to be said that this tactic was created specifically to sow discord.
The medical association's performance did worry him a little, but only a little.
With just a slight move, the medical association was immediately brought under its control!
"Koharu, the Medical Association's operations are legal and legitimate, and have been approved by the Hokage's office. The village cannot arbitrarily break the rules!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't even raise his head and continued to handle official business.
Koharu Utatane found it strange; this wasn't Hiruzen's usual style!
"That...Uchiha Yuuki?"
“We’re all comrades!” Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a serious expression, “Even if we’re all Uchiha, we should still trust each other more.”
Yuuki, that kid, is fine!
With such a strong will of fire, on the border battlefield, they will do everything in their power to heal the wounded until their chakra is completely exhausted.
He had some knowledge of bloodstain disease.
The more frequently you use chakra, the more times you overdraw it, and the faster you die!
He had already prepared a speech for Uchiha Yuuki's death, promoting the greatness of death and the practice of the Will of Fire.
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's confident expression, Koharu Utatane felt relieved.
"Hiruzen... here is a list."
Xiaochun, after turning over to her room, stammered out the real reason she had come.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had an "I knew it" look on his face. When did Koharu start caring about the Uchiha clan?
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
Koharu Utatane took a deep breath: "The ninjas on this list are requested to go to the capital to exchange ninjutsu with the Fire Temple and others, and also to protect the safety of the daimyo."
Upon receiving the scroll, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't believe what he was seeing.
How many genin and chunin do you need to protect a daimyo?
And this list, all with the surnames Sarutobi, Utatane, and Mitomon... isn't that a bit much?
With a major battle imminent, should we be the first to flee... a strategic retreat?
"I remember there was a list of people going to the Land of Iron to exchange forging techniques, wasn't there?" Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed the scroll face down on the table in dissatisfaction.
Koharu Utatane reminded him, "Hiruzen, check the signature at the end first..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately unrolled the scroll, flipped to the last page, and saw a familiar name.
It is written in the extremely ancient Warring States period style.
Sarutobi...
Hiruzen Sarutobi closed the scroll, and was about to stamp it with the Hokage's seal when he hesitated for a moment, then took out the Root seal and stamped it on.
"This is a one-time exception! How could such a list be sent to the office!"
Koharu Utatane sighed, "These kinds of things are always Danzo's responsibility... This kind of situation would never happen."
Monkey, have you forgotten?
When he first came to power, the Ninja World War was in its later stages.
It was Danzo who withstood the pressure from the rear.
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, recalling the scenes of fighting side by side in the past.
"Go!"
After sitting back down at his desk and reviewing several official documents, there was a knock on the door, and Uchiha Tomonari walked in.
"Lord Hokage!"
Uchiha Tomioka's attitude was quite respectful.
"Fu Cheng, the Medical Association has always been run by that kid Yu Shu, right? As the clan leader, you should be paying more attention to it..."
Uchiha Tomioka had a sudden realization.
It seems the Hokage is supporting his interference in the medical association.
Fu Cheng's eyes were piercing. "Lord Hokage, please rest assured! I will definitely strengthen the management of the Medical Association."
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent.
The lack of objection likely implies agreement.