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Chapter 18 Chief Fugaku, what do you have to say?
Upon seeing this, Fugaku Uchiha immediately said, "If that's the case, we need to send the information back so that the Third Hokage and the village's higher-ups can make their own judgment."
Some things shouldn't be done casually.
If the Third Mizukage truly intends to launch a large-scale invasion of the Land of Fire from the sea, then the intelligence must be transmitted back, otherwise it will delay the judgment of the rear.
"No need, I'll take over now, you don't have any objections, right?"
Just as Fugaku Uchiha finished speaking, Tsunade stepped forward and said something.
"Lady Tsunade, you mean..."
Nara Shinichi was quite surprised to hear this, his expression showing some hesitation and disbelief, clearly finding it hard to believe that Tsunade would go to the battlefield again.
Tsunade nodded and said, "That's right. It's a critical moment. The fact that I was attacked by Kirigakure means that Kirigakure has a bigger conspiracy. Otherwise, they wouldn't have launched such a surprise attack on me. So we should repay them. We can't just do nothing."
Bai Mu was right. She was indeed petty. Despite her ambition and status as the number one person in the Naruto world, the only one who could rival her was Samui.
However, in terms of being cunning, they are genuinely not very calculating.
The people inside the tent had different thoughts, but most of them looked at Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Ren, because these two were the commander and the deputy commander, respectively.
Therefore, this matter depends on the opinions of these two individuals, and their current attitude will undoubtedly determine the attitude of the majority.
"I support!"
A soft voice rang out, and everyone looked in the direction of the sound to find that the speaker was Bai Mu.
No, you, an Uchiha, supporting Tsunade taking over command? Isn't that a bit problematic? Are you sure you didn't say anything wrong? This is really a bit abstract.
"Lady Tsunade, I support you too." Hyuga Rin replied, her expression firm and her tone leaving no room for doubt, as if to say that she was not joking, but truly believed it.
Upon seeing this, Nara Shinichi was immediately troubled. Even though the Nara clan was known for their intelligence, he couldn't understand this situation.
Why did Uchiha Hakumu say that?
Does this young man have some ulterior motive?
Moreover, I've never heard of this person being a dove in the Uchiha clan; he's a moderate. I've never heard of him before. More importantly, this guy seems to be very low-key and unassuming, with virtually no presence. But unexpectedly, he's now doing something to support Tsunade, which is truly unbelievable.
However, he doesn't need to think about these things now, because he needs to give a clear answer, and the representative of the Hyuga clan has already given his support.
Hyuga Rin means that if the Hyuga clan ninjas on the front lines support him, then he, a Nara clan ninja, cannot remain indifferent.
Furthermore, ninjas from other minor ninja clans are also waiting to see what happens. Although their numbers are not large, this is a Jonin meeting, which concerns important matters of frontline command. They cannot remain silent; they need to express their opinions.
"If Lady Tsunade is willing to take on this, given your experience, that would be excellent." Nara Shinichi spoke more tactfully, knowing he couldn't offend the Uchiha.
It doesn't matter in the village, but we're out here now, and there are the most Uchiha ninjas here, so we should avoid offending them if possible.
His reasoning was that Tsunade had experience in the Second Shinobi World War, had commanded large forces, and was rich in combat experience, making her perfectly capable of taking on the role of commander.
"Chief Fugaku, what do you have to say?"
Tsunade is very straightforward and doesn't beat around the bush.
Instead, he looked at Uchiha Fugaku, who had not yet expressed his opinion, and asked him what his thoughts were.
What's my opinion?
With so many people supporting you now, my opinion is obviously no longer important.
To Fugaku Uchiha's surprise, Hakubaki would directly support Tsunade, and more importantly, Tsunade was so strange as to insist on accepting the front-line battle.
The question is, is this appropriate for you?
Without the Hokage's orders, you're going to forcibly intervene? In what capacity? Yes, your status is special and your influence is undeniable, but this is still outrageous.
In short, this matter is difficult for Fugaku Uchiha to accept, but the problem is that he has many supporters at present, and his consistent weakness makes him dare not oppose it.
If I directly oppose this, will I offend Tsunade?
But if you offend Tsunade, then...
"Lady Tsunade, I have no objection."
Fugaku Uchiha did not object, which greatly displeased several of the Uchiha Jonin behind him, and these were naturally the hawks.
"Chieftain, do you think this is appropriate?"
"Yes, why?"
Uchiha Owl and Uchiha Mirai are the most hawkish of the hawks, with extremely radical ideas. Seeing Uchiha Fugaku compromise directly and bow down to Tsunade, who is a member of the Senju clan, how could they accept that?
Of course not, not to mention Bai Mu's actions. As a member of the Uchiha clan, how could he support Tsunade, an outsider?
How can you support outsiders? Do you have any respect for the Uchiha clan? And you're supporting Tsunade, who is from the Senju clan. Don't you have any pride as an Uchiha?
"Do you have any objections?"
Tsunade looked coldly at the opposing Uchiha Owl and the others, and asked in a chilling tone.
"That's right, Tsunade. Don't think you're so great just because you have supporters. And you... Uchiha Hakumochi, are you even a member of my Uchiha clan?"
Uchiha Owl was very tough. He not only questioned Tsunade, but also turned his attention to Bai Mu, accusing him of not acting in the interests of the Uchiha clan and instead working for outsiders.
"Oh? Are you questioning me?"
Bai Mu's Sharingan instantly manifested, its power overwhelming Uchiha Owl and Uchiha Mirai. The pressure from the three-tomoe Sharingan, however, caused immense stress to the Uchiha Jonin present.
This is clearly a Sharingan with three tomoe, and everyone has the same one, so why is this kid putting so much pressure on us?
The Jonin of the Uchiha clan clearly sensed something was wrong. The pressure on Uchiha Owl and Uchiha Mirai, who were facing Bai Mu directly, was so great that they couldn't even speak and could only stand there motionless.
As for Fugaku Uchiha, his heart was in turmoil; the pressure was immense…
Could it be the Mangekyou Sharingan?
Otherwise, it really doesn't make sense.
If that's the case, we must not act rashly.
"Enough, stop arguing. This matter has been decided. Right now, Lady Tsunade is indeed the most suitable commander. She has more experience than me. However, we still need to send the news from the front lines back to the village as soon as possible so that we can make the best decision."
Fugaku Uchiha chose to stop him, but it was Owl Uchiha and the others who were stopped. If Bai Mu really awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, then it would not be an equal battle.
The difference between the Three-Tomoe Sharingan and the Mangekyou Sharingan is like heaven and earth, and Fugaku Uchiha knew this very well because he himself was like that, so they couldn't really start a fight, or it would cause trouble.
Chapter 19 Young man, you've really gotten too arrogant!
If Bai Mu were to reveal his Mangekyou Sharingan, the Uchiha clan would go crazy over it, while the village would be even more wary, which would inevitably worsen the relationship between the two sides.
For now, the balance is still being maintained, but if the balance is broken, the problem will be huge. Therefore, for the sake of the overall situation, Fugaku Uchiha finally decided that things could not continue like this.
Otherwise, if a fight breaks out and Bai Mu reveals his Mangekyou Sharingan, it will be impossible to hide it anymore. Compared to that, what does Tsunade getting command mean?
Fugaku Uchiha didn't think much of it, especially since the other man was very experienced, having commanded large-scale battles during the Second Shinobi World War, making him far more capable than himself.
Therefore, in Fugaku's view, although it was a bit of a problem for the Uchiha clan to put Tsunade in charge of this matter, if Tsunade was willing to return to Konoha, then the Third Hokage would not object. It was just a matter of getting on the bus first and buying the ticket later.
When the Third Hokage's warrant comes out, won't it be the same?
By agreeing to this, he was undoubtedly showing goodwill towards Tsunade.
People will remember this favor.
"Chieftain, what do you mean by this?"
Uchiha Owl was naturally unwilling, so he questioned Uchiha Fugaku. In his opinion, the clan head was too weak, especially towards Tsunade and the Senju clan members, which was even more unacceptable.
Of course, Uchiha Hakumo is equally despicable; how could he support an outsider?
"This is the best approach."
Fugaku Uchiha said in a deep voice, his tone leaving no room for doubt. This meant that he had made a decision and would not allow any further trouble among his clansmen, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
However, if given the opportunity, I must talk to Uchiha Hakumoku about his stance.
This point is particularly crucial.
And those eyes...
If it really is a kaleidoscope, then things become even more complicated and troublesome, and this absolutely cannot be known to the clansmen, nor the village.
Once both sides find out, it will cause huge problems for both the Uchiha clan and the village. Therefore, what Fugaku Uchiha hopes for is not to be discovered, and it would be best to keep it a secret so that there will be no trouble.
"Clan leader!"
Uchiha Owl was unwilling to accept this.
However, Fugaku Uchiha had already made his decision, and there was no way to change it, so he forcibly suppressed the dissenting voices.
"That's enough, stop talking, that's all."
Fugaku Uchiha was very assertive, at least when it came to his own clan members; he was quite tough on them.
For hawkish extremists like Uchiha Owl and Uchiha Mirai, the clan leader's decision was unacceptable, as it was seen as a sign of retreat and cowardice.
"Lady Tsunade, please give your orders."
Fugaku Uchiha didn't want to drag things out any longer. If he allowed the discordant voices within the clan to continue, it would likely anger Hakubaki and Tsunade. Therefore, he had to change the subject as soon as possible.
Since it's said that Tsunade is going to take over command, let's see what plan she can come up with and how she can lead the team to break the deadlock.
"The mission isn't that complicated. The main thing is that I'm taking Uchiha Hakumo to investigate the movements of Kirigakure, specifically whether the Third Mizukage has really come. Two teams, three from the Hyuga side and three from the Uchiha side. Both teams will come with me on this reconnaissance and search mission."
Tsunade glanced around and spoke slowly.
Two squads?
Wait, the number of people is wrong.
There are at least four people per team, with one captain and three team members.
However, since it's an exploration mission, having fewer people isn't a problem.
Nara Shinichi pondered and realized that the mission arrangement itself wasn't a big problem; the only issue was whether Lady Tsunade could remain calm and avoid acting impulsively...