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Chapter 23 - Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Before Leaving

The target to be set out is some strongholds set up by Konoha in the northeastern region of the Land of Fire and in the territory of the Land of Hot Spring. Originally, there were hundreds of Konoha ninjas stationed in these strongholds, and the guards were replaced regularly. However, since the outbreak of the Nine-Tails Rebellion half a year ago, the Cloud Ninjas have been constantly provoking disputes in the border areas.

Not to mention the ninjas who attacked Konoha on missions.

There were also four or five cases of direct attacks on Konoha strongholds.

Even in the largest-scale collision, the total number of people on both sides was barely over one hundred.

However, such friction has already brought considerable casualties to the Konoha border garrison. Not to mention the basic rotation rules, under the gradual pressure from the Hidden Cloud Village, Sarutobi Hiruzen, as the Hokage, must indeed consider whether the war will break out further.

Based on this foundation.

It is natural to strengthen border defense.

One thousand three hundred ninjas.

It seems that the number is not small.

But to be distributed along the long border line in the northeastern region of the Land of Fire, some of them even need to be filled in the front line. The bases in the Land of Hot Springs can only be said to be just enough, and it must be the result of the Hidden Cloud Village maintaining the current level of confrontation.

Once the Hidden Cloud Village further dispatches reinforcements.

Konoha must also give corresponding countermeasures.

Otherwise, not to mention the strongholds on the border, once the strongholds established in the territory of the Land of Hot Springs are completely removed, the situation of Hidden Leaf Village will be directly reversed, and the defense pressure of the Land of Fire, or to be more precise, the entire Hidden Leaf Village, will become unprecedentedly terrible.

This is why Sarutobi Hiruzen agreed to Uchiha Fugaku's request to take the initiative to fight on behalf of the clan. Now Konoha can't withstand any waves.

The key is to unite all forces and give priority to overcoming the crisis in front of us.

We have to take into account the Land of Earth in the northwest—Iwagakure Village; the Land of Wind in the western region—Sand Village; and the Land of Water—Mist Village, which may appear in the southeastern coastal area of the Land of Fire at any time. It can only be said that the defense line that Konoha needs to guard is too long.

Sarutobi Hiruzen must look at and deal with these things from a global perspective.

A decision.

It is necessary to see not only what kind of benefits can be brought to Konoha but also its risks. The same is true for the Uchiha clan.

There is no absolute right or wrong.

It is just that in terms of the overall situation, no matter how bad Sarutobi Hiruzen is, he is still better than Shimura Danzo.

Because it is just to send reinforcements to strengthen the defense of various large and small strongholds.

There is no need to set up a special commander.

Only a coordinator is set up to arrange the corresponding batches and set routes for the more than 1,300 reinforcements to arrive at the front line smoothly.

This coordinator is from the Nara clan, but not Nara Shikaku, the clan leader, but Nara Suzaku, who is second only to Shikaku in the Nara clan. As a senior ninja in the Nara clan, this person not only has a very high level of attainment in the family's secret arts, but also his wisdom is inferior to Nara Shikaku. He is also highly regarded by the third-generation Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Letting Nara Suzaku coordinate a series of specific matters of the reinforcements is also a trust in him.

The Uchiha clan was drawn.

Nara Suzaku was placed on the second departure list.

On the morning of the day of departure.

"Little Saki, little Natsuki, it may take a long time for your brother to come back on this mission. You two should stay at home and listen to grandma, especially you, Natsuki, when your brother is not here; you are the only man in the family; you must protect your sister and grandma like a man!"

At the entrance of the house, Masashi wore all combat equipment, carried a backpack, bent over and half-kneeled in front of his two younger brothers and sisters, touched each of their heads with one hand, and said with a chuckle.

"Yes! Brother! I will protect my sister and grandma! Don't worry!"

The little Uchiha Natsuki patted his chest heavily and said loudly with vigor on his little face.

And the more thoughtful Uchiha Saki had a hint of worry in her eyes. Children in this world mature early, especially those in the ninja family. Although she seemed to just nod her head in agreement,

But the little hand that slightly grasped the collar of Masashi's clothes revealed the panic of the little girl at the moment.

This also made Masashi's expression softer.

"It's okay; brother will be back soon!"

After gently pinching his sister's cute little cheek.

Masashi also stood up again, looked at Uchiha Chihaya, and said, "Grandma, then I'll leave!"

"Well, go, Masashi; don't worry about the things at home; go and do what you want to do!"

Uchiha Chihaya looked at her eldest grandson with a kind and encouraging look in her eyes.

As a ninja.

As a Uchiha.

This is their fate.

The old woman named Uchiha Chihaya knows this better than anyone else.

Even though she is still very reluctant and worried in her heart, she will not show even a trace of such emotions on her face.

"Yes, Grandma!"

Masashi nodded heavily.

Then he took another deep look at his siblings.

He turned around suddenly, opened the door, and strode away with a determined look. Masashi knew that he had no way out. Unless he could be cruel and abandon his elderly grandma and young siblings, he would have to go all the way.

Even if there was an endless abyss in front of him.

Masashi had no way back.

But at least compared to ordinary people.

Masashi still had a certain ability to control his destiny.

Uchiha bloodline.

Mangekyo Sharingan.

'This is my most determined first step!'

Outside the main gate.

Looking at the hundreds of tribesmen who had gathered.

A resolute look appeared in the black-and-white pupils of Masashi.

The Kingdom of Hot Springs.

Located in the northeast corner of the entire continent.

Straight between the Kingdom of Fire and the Kingdom of Thunder.

Although there are still small countries such as the Kingdom of Moon and the Kingdom of Frost on the side.

But once the Kingdom of Fire and the Kingdom of Thunder go to war,

The Kingdom of Hot Springs will be the first choice for the battlefield.

The ninjas of Konoha and the ninjas of the Hidden Cloud Village are as familiar with the Kingdom of Hot Springs as they are with their own country.

The reason is that the two Ninja villages have fought hundreds of battles on this land. In the decades of confrontation, the number of Cloud Ninjas and Konoha Ninjas who died in the Land of Hot Springs must be thousands.

It can be said that the blood of the ninjas of the two countries is almost dyeing this land red.

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