Konoha: Uchiha Extremists? Offering Loyalty!

Chapter 51 Hiruzen Sarutobi's Actions

It was expected that the Root organization would plunder and brainwash several potential Jinchūriki.

Of course, the Hokage is innocent; it was all Danzo Shimura's doing!

Afterwards, the village will train a new generation of Jinchūriki!

The glory of Konoha will continue in his hands!

Hiruzen Sarutobi tried his best to squeeze the beautiful blueprint out of his mind.

I reviewed my plan again and again to see if there were any omissions.

He believed that even if Tsunade and the Senju family discovered something, it wouldn't affect the overall situation.

The village's leaders, trusting their ally in the Land of Whirlpools, specifically entrusted the eastern battlefield to their ally.

Is there a problem with this?

no problem!

He made up his mind.

The plan is fine; on the contrary, Senju's rash actions may affect the outcome of the battle.

The entire village's fighting force was moved to the western battlefield.

Our total troop strength far exceeds that of the 'Three Villages', the advantage is on our side!

This strategy must be firmly implemented, all for the sake of the village!

"Call Elder Mitomon and Elder Koharu Utatane over here."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned serious, and he gave a simple instruction.

The ANBU guards standing watch outside the door vanished into the Hokage Building in an instant.

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe again, lit it, and began to exhale smoke.

He allowed Tsunade to be capricious, and even if she outwardly agreed to the hospital reforms but secretly slacked off, he didn't care.

After all, the Senju family is a hero of the village, the Land of Fire is the village's financial pillar, and Lady Mito is the village's mainstay. Even if you don't care about the monks, you should still care about the Buddha. Tsunade has a lot of influence.

But he couldn't accept it, and couldn't even believe it, that his obedient disciple would do such a thing, actually defying the Hokage's orders head-on. Konoha Village couldn't tolerate such a powerful person!

Suppressing the Senju family is only a temporary measure!

The village's commoner ninjas rose to power first, the balance of power was restored, and the Senju clan could develop again, couldn't it?

Mito Uzumaki approves of this policy and even supports its implementation.

What does Tsunade, a child, know?

Why don't we just wait a little longer?

Shortly after, the two elders entered the office.

"Hiruzen, what happened again?" Mitokado Homura saw Hiruzen Sarutobi sitting in his seat with a gloomy expression and wanted to gesture for Koharu to ask first, but Koharu's face was just as sour, so he had to ask her himself.

Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, the three of them stayed in the Hokage's office in silence.

Xiaochun, who was turning over in the dormitory, was a little unsteady on her feet.

Could it be that the hospital's powers, which were promised to be divided, can't be divided back?

"Hiruzen?"

Koharu Utatane tentatively asked a question, and Hiruzen Sarutobi finally snapped out of his daze.

"What exactly happened?"

"Heh heh heh..." Upon further questioning, Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed in exasperation, scrutinizing his two former classmates.

They're getting old; do they still retain a trace of the magnanimity of Konoha's high-ranking officials?

"Mitokado Koharu, I'm making the following arrangements!"

Noticing that Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression didn't seem like he was joking, En and Koharu's expressions also turned serious.

They seemed to see the shadow of the ambitious Third Generation from over a decade ago.

Unfortunately, it was just a shadow.

"The reform of the ninja academy has cultivated many outstanding graduates for the village. The hospital cannot lag behind and also needs reform."

"Koharu, as the head of the medical department, you must shoulder this responsibility!"

Xiaochun, who was switching dorm rooms, immediately realized something was wrong!

At the hospital, Tsunade did not back down, and Hiruzen planned to forcefully push through hospital reforms.

"Hiruzen, isn't this a bit too hasty...?"

Koharu was delighted to have gained more power.

But she was unwilling to stand in front of the Thousand Hands' 'attack' for the sake of power.

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his voice, interrupting, "I am the Hokage! Execute orders!"

That's too forceful!

For a while, I hadn't seen Hiruzen make such a decisive decision.

Koharu, the dorm mate, took a deep breath and said with a serious expression, "I can implement reforms, but we don't have enough manpower..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand and slammed a list on the table.

A wave of the hand doesn't mean rejection; it means no further words are needed!

"Mitokado Homura!" Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Mitokado Homura, who was 'counting ants' to the side: "I appoint you as the battlefield strategist of the Land of Rain, in charge of logistics and personnel deployment. You must supervise the ninja mobilization, boost morale, and avenge Yanagima!"

The Hidden Leaf Village and the Hidden Rain Village have not yet engaged in a major war; it has only been a small-scale skirmish.

Naturally, the commander-in-chief overseeing the entire battlefield has not yet been appointed.

Mitokado Homura, having gained control over personnel and logistics, became the de facto leader.

Mitokado believed he had also understood the hint.

Transfer! Liu Jian!

In other words, monitor the Senju family's performance on the battlefield in the Land of Rain, and be sure to avenge Senju Yanagima!

What constitutes good performance?

Of course, it was to fight bravely against the enemy and sacrifice for the village!

All members of the Senju clan are to be mobilized to the front lines!

Got it!

Mitokado Homura nodded in sudden realization: "I understand!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction; the old buddies still had a tacit understanding.

Sending Yan to the battlefield in the Land of Rain means there's no need to worry about the Senju Clan suddenly diverting their elite forces to the Land of Whirlpools!

He never underestimated the prestige of the Senju family.

Once the Thousand Hands raises their arms and shouts: "Sword in hand, follow me, change routes, and save our allies!"

It is likely that many families who have benefited from Senju's kindness and leadership will choose to follow him to support the Land of Whirlpools.

Therefore, the strategy on the western front was a complete failure.

After a brief discussion about the general course of action, Hiruzen Sarutobi chose to 'delegate authority'.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu then left with the Anbu, while Sarutobi Hiruzen personally left the Hokage Building and headed to the Senju clan's territory.

Face the last mountain weighing down on us!

Mito Uzumaki!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was extremely reluctant to see Mito Uzumaki, not only because of her seniority, but also because of her perception of good and evil.

The feeling of having your thoughts read is extremely unpleasant!

Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was speaking eloquently in the main seat of the reception room, Mito Uzumaki felt somewhat dazed.

When was the last time we met?

"Lord Mito, for the sake of the village, we hope you will persuade Tsunade to cooperate with the reforms."

"Reform for the village..."

"Hopefully, the Senju clan can tie down the main force of Amegakure, thus buying strategic space for the village..."

Despite hearing all this, Mito Uzumaki didn't take a word to heart; instead, she focused on sensing Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts.

No malicious intent!

Did you learn ninjutsu that counters perception, or did you develop stronger self-control to suppress your thoughts?

Unbeknownst to Mito Uzumaki, she had already subconsciously begun to suspect Hiruzen Sarutobi's motives!

"Understood, monkey. I'll discuss it with Tsunade."

Watching Hiruzen Sarutobi leave, Tsunade stepped out from behind the screen, her voice hoarse, and said, "Mito-san, did you see clearly?"

Tsunade, who was listening from behind her grandmother, felt a surge of anger rising within her.

During the conversation just now, she could vaguely detect coercion and threats!

I still remember how 'filial' those four were in the Thousand Hands Clan territory, all in order to gain Grandma's support!

Mito Uzumaki gently patted Tsunade's arm, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes, before finally sighing, "Never mind, it's all for the village. Your deduction might not be true. You... focus your attention on hospital reform."

"Grandma!" Tsunade gritted her teeth, saying in disbelief, "I've already investigated, and the eastern outpost is almost empty. That's a fact!"

"The village is clearly going to abandon the Uzumaki clan! And suppress the family as well!"

"Back then, the Senju clan received countless acts of help from the Uzumaki clan. How could the Senju clan not come to the rescue when the Uzumaki clan is in trouble!"

"If we stand by and watch someone die, what will others think of the Senju family!"

Mito Uzumaki lowered her head and stared at her teacup, muttering as if trying to escape, "The village, after all, was Hashirama's dream."