Naruto: The spiritual leader of the Uchiha clan

Luo Sha was angry at first, but then calmed down. He asked him to apologize to that old woman Chiyo? No, the former elder! Chiyo is no longer an elder of the Sand Village!

This is also good news! He was born into a commoner family. Although he has some talent, he is far inferior to Ye Cang. Originally, Ye Cang had two elders to protect him, and his chances of inheriting the position of Wind Shadow were much greater than his.

And now that one elder is missing, does that mean...

Luo Sha's eyes flashed, and then he smiled and said to the air, "Disciple, I obey your command."

The Anbu didn't go far, but observed Luo Sha's every move, because this was a test given to him by the Third Kazekage, and now he obviously passed!

To endure what ordinary people cannot endure, and to bear what ordinary people cannot bear, is great wisdom!

After the Third Kazekage received the news, the balance in his heart began to tilt towards Luo Sha, although Luo Sha was a bit cruel and would do anything to get the position of Kazekage.

But this has always been the case in times of great contention. If he cannot do this, then he is not a qualified leader today.

As for Ye Cang...she does have good talent, but if she were really allowed to take the position, she would just be a puppet Kazekage who would obey the orders of the Sand Village elders in everything.

To put it nicely, it is called humbly accepting advice; to put it bluntly, it is called being a lackey of the Elders.

The Third Kazekage did not deny Ye Cang a chance, it depends on whether Ye Cang can seize it in the future. If Ye Cang can break away from the elders' lineage and join his army, then this successor will be much stronger than Luo Sha for the Third Kazekage.

She has both strength and loyalty, but unfortunately, Ye Cang was from the elder lineage until her death, which also meant that she would never be able to sit on the throne of Wind Shadow.

The Third Kazekage smiled. After so many years of pretending to be submissive, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. As for the death of four thousand ninjas, although he was angry, the current result was that the gains outweighed the losses, which was acceptable to him.

He looked at the Konoha garrison on the map, his eyes cold. "Let me meet you, Shimura Danzo, and let me tell you what it means that in the face of absolute strength, strategies are useless!"

The Third Kazekage snorted coldly, wondering when to attack.

Muye Village

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat in his office, feeling uneasy. How was the battle going on the front lines? Was it going well? If not, just let me know and I'll bring my troops to support them!

But before long, this thought came to mind, someone pushed open the door. Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned and asked, "What's so urgent?"

"Report...Report! Lord Hokage..." the messenger gasped

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Chapter 65: Hokage decides to go to the front line

"Hokage-sama, we have won a great victory on the front line. The Konoha ninjas lost a total of 600 people, injured 1,000 people, and annihilated more than 4,000 enemies. It's a great victory!" the messenger said hurriedly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned when he heard this, and then he exclaimed in ecstasy, "Good! Good! Good!" These three consecutive good words revealed how happy he was at the moment.

Utane Koharu and Mitokado En looked at each other and quickly congratulated, "Huruzen, Konoha has become even stronger under your leadership!"

"Yes, Danzo did not disappoint us. This battle was fought beautifully!" The two of them also had smiles on their faces.

Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand and said, "Alas, you can't say that. This victory is the result of everyone's efforts. You, me, and all the villagers worked together and fought hard to achieve such a beautiful result."

Although they said that, Utane Koharu and Mitokado En could clearly feel Sarutobi's joy. They looked at each other and complimented each other with Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The messenger listened from the sidelines and stopped talking. It was best for him to reduce his presence at this time. He was not worthy of participating in the flattery of the bigwigs.

After the bosses finished speaking, the messenger said, "Deputy Commander Uchiha Owl-sama has a message for me to pass on to the Hokage-sama!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned for a moment, then said seriously, "What does the Owl Lord want you to say? Come on, tell me now!"

"In reply to Lord Hokage, Deputy Commander Owl said that the war is not over yet and has just begun. Our army will hold its position for the time being. The enemy's Kazekage will surely lead troops to attack later! Lord Hokage, please send a Kage-level strongman to the front line, otherwise I'm afraid this battle will be in vain!" The messenger repeated Uchiha Owl's words to him in full.

Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned, then nodded and said, "Okay, thank you for your help, little fellow from the Uchiha clan. Go back and tell Owl that this time I will personally lead 3,000 people to support the front line!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen slammed his hand on the table, a cold gleam in his eyes, "Haha, if you, the Third Kazekage, can fight in person, what do I, Sarutobi Hiruzen, have to fear!"

"Hiruzen..."

"Hokage..."

Utane Koharu and Mitomon En were hesitant to speak, but finally Sarutobi Hiruzen looked over with eagle-like eyes and said, "I've made up my mind, don't try to persuade me!"

Then he said, "Have all the families come to the office for a meeting this afternoon and report on the battle results! Recruit troops again and attack the Sand Dog!"

Utane Koharu and Mitokado En finally nodded, "We understand! We'll go right away!"

Then the two of them left the Hokage Building and went door to door to inform everyone of the news.

The messenger bowed to Sarutobi Hiruzen and was about to leave the building, but Sarutobi Hiruzen called him, walked up to him, straightened his clothes, and patted him on the shoulder.

"The Uchiha clan's contribution will be remembered by me, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and all the villagers of Konoha! You should be careful too!" The earnestness of his words made the Uchiha messenger's eyes red.

The messenger then knelt on one knee and said, "Thank you, Lord Hokage, for your concern!" Then Sarutobi Hiruzen took out a scroll and handed it to the messenger.

"This is some meat that I bought with my own money for the soldiers on the front line. Please take it back and give it to Danzo and Owl." After saying that, Sarutobi Hiruzen patted the messenger's shoulder.

The messenger quickly said "Yes!" and then walked away under Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze. Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled. As expected, the Uchiha clan was the one that inherited the will of fire!

Afterwards, he sat in the office and waited. In less than an hour, all the clan leaders arrived. Those clan leaders who had gone to the front line were replaced by the clan elders to participate in the meeting.

The heads of each family understood that with Konoha's strength, victory was certain. Even a tied dog could win with that lineup. The main thing was how to win and how much to win!

Today, Sarutobi Hiruzen will announce the news from the front line. As the patriarchs of various families, the top leaders are naturally very concerned about the battle situation on the front line.

"Ahem, everyone is here, right?" Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed twice, then raised the corners of his mouth. The clan leaders of the various families below could see that Sarutobi Hiruzen was in a good mood.

Presumably, the battle on the front line was going well, and their moods were relieved. The corners of their mouths began to rise, waiting for Sarutobi Hiruzen's next words.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed inwardly, alas, without the Owl Lord, there was not even a good supporting actor. But it didn't matter, the news he brought today was exciting enough.

"We received news today that our army defeated the Sand Village on the front line, killing more than 4,000 enemies and losing 600 people. The casualty ratio is 1 to 7, which is worth celebrating!" Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled.

The patriarchs of the small families all had happy expressions on their faces as they talked to each other, while the patriarchs of the large families showed no emotion, but they were also deeply shocked in their hearts.

Is Shimura Danzo so powerful? He's such a great leader! Only powerful clans like the Uchiha, Hyuga, Ino-Shika-cho, Sarutobi, and Shimura clans know that the real mastermind behind all this is Uchiha Oshige.

Hyuga clan leader Hyuga Akagi looked at Uchiha Hirochi with dark eyes. When Uchiha Hirochi noticed his gaze, he was stunned for a moment, then smiled back.

Hinata Akagi snorted coldly and stopped talking. Instead, he looked at the Hokage. If it was just good news, they wouldn't have all the family members present, so there must be other purposes.

Then, Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "Now, we have won a great victory, which is worth celebrating. However, it does not mean the end of the war, but the beginning!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, wanting to know why he said that.

Sarutobi Hiruzen repeated the words that Uchiha Owl asked the messenger to bring to him, and everyone began to look at Sarutobi Hiruzen with admiration.

Sarutobi Hiruzen is worthy of being the disciple of the Second Hokage. He is so far-sighted and has the combat power of a Kage at such a young age. They believe that they will win this battle.

So they began to speak enthusiastically and wanted to send a large number of troops to accompany Sarutobi Hiruzen to the front line. Sarutobi Hiruzen was very happy, and even the Hyuga clan sent nearly three hundred ninjas.

Soon the number of people reached 4,000, and some ninjas wanted to send in troops, but Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "Enough, enough, everyone listen to me.

Although we are going to support the front line, we also have to be careful that the Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth will take the opportunity to attack us, so four thousand ninjas are more than enough! "

The major families exchanged glances with each other, and finally fell silent, listening to what was to come.

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and said, "During my absence, the defense of Konoha will be handed over to Hatake Sakumo!"

Hatake Sakumo was stunned when he heard this. Didn't he just fail once? Why did Sarutobi Hiruzen still want to use him?

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded to Hatake Sakumo and said, "Everyone knows Sakumo's strength. He is the best among the jonin. I believe that with him, he will be able to protect our Konoha!"

After saying this, all the clan leaders applauded and expressed their support for Sarutobi Hiruzen's decision.

Hatake Sakumo stood up and saluted the Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen. "Thank you for your trust, Hokage. I will definitely protect the safety of Konoha. If the enemy wants to harm Konoha, they must step over my dead body!"

There was light in his eyes, and Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded. It was strange that although Hatake Sakumo's mission failed, Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little happy. After all, who can win every battle?

Even Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't do it. Although you lost, I, Sarutobi Hiruzen, feel that you are more trustworthy!

Chapter 66 The Confidence of the Third Kazekage

The Third Kazekage looked at the map, thinking about how to attack. Suddenly he saw Dayu Mountain and his eyes lit up.

Since the enemy can launch a surprise attack on our army in Dayu Mountain, why can't I use their tactics to deal with them? Let them also have a taste of the feeling of being attacked by surprise.

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth rose. "Come here, gather a thousand soldiers and follow me to launch a surprise attack on the enemy!"

Soon, a thousand elite Sand Shinobi gathered together. They looked at the Third Kazekage with determination in their eyes. The Third Kazekage was known as the strongest Kazekage.

With his magnetic iron sand, he defeated all the people in the Sand Village who dared not disobey him. There was no doubt about the power of magnetic iron sand. What was more important was that he was still young, in his early thirties. Whether in terms of strength or political skills, he was the best choice.

Therefore, his reputation is on par with Chiyo, the first generation lady.

"I called you here today for one thing, and that is to follow me and launch a counterattack on Konoha!" The Third Kazekage's voice was very loud, and his confidence was self-evident.

"Right now, the enemy is immersed in the joy of victory. Even though they have already deployed defenses on the border, I think they certainly can't imagine that we will counterattack them when they are defeated!"

"So, everyone, do you dare to follow me to Dayu Mountain and launch a surprise attack on the Konoha scumbags to avenge our dead brothers!"

The Third Kazekage was worthy of being the Kage of a village. His words were extremely contagious and instantly ignited the fighting spirit of the Sand Shinobi.

"We are willing! We swear to follow the Third Kazekage until death, launch a surprise attack on Konoha, and take revenge!" One thousand Sand Shinobi knelt on one knee to show their intention.

The Third Kazekage's mouth curled up when he saw this scene. He waved his hand and said, "Let's go!" Then he used magnetic escape, and an iron plate appeared under his feet, dragging him flying in the air. A group of Sand Ninjas followed closely behind him and headed to Dayu Mountain.

Konoha border

"Mr. Xiao, are you saying that the enemy will launch a surprise attack on our army at this time?" Danzo Shimura touched his chin and looked at the map.

Uchiha Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, Commander-in-Chief, as far as I know, the Third Kazekage is known as the strongest Kazekage not only for his strength, but also for his military and political prowess. He is the best choice."

"Then tell me, where will they attack us from?" asked Danzo Shimura. He now sincerely trusted Uchiha Owl's strategic vision.

If it weren't for Uchiha Owl, he wouldn't have fought so beautifully, so he attached great importance to Uchiha Owl's opinion.

Uchiha Xiao looked at the map and finally stretched out his finger, pointing at the location of Dayu Mountain.

"Dayu Mountain?" Danzo frowned. "Dayu Mountain is our territory and is still under the control of our army. How could they be so stupid?"

"No, Lord Danzo, they are not stupid, but very smart. We have just won, and the entire army is in a state of joy. As the saying goes, pride comes before a fall!"

"And now, they have just suffered a great defeat and are gathering all their strength, ready to inflict a heavy blow on us. Therefore, if they launch a surprise attack on Dayu Mountain, led by the Third Kazekage or other Kage-level powerhouses, we will surely lose Dayu Mountain. Then, our army camp will be in danger." Uchiha Xiao sighed.

When Shimura Danzo heard this, he quickly asked, "Is there any way to crack it?"

Uchiha Xiao pondered for a moment, then finally relaxed his brows and smiled, "I've got it, Master Danzo. Let the shadow clones guard the mountain. At the same time, bury detonating talismans on the ground of Dayu Mountain and in the shadow clones' underwear."

"Even if we lose the Dayu Mountain position, the Sand Ninja will suffer heavy losses. If we retreat a hundred miles, not only will their attack be in vain, but they will also be unable to do anything to us."

Danzo Shimura immediately nodded and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say! I'll send someone to do it immediately!" Then he walked out of the tent, found his confidant, and asked him to pass on the order.

He understood that speed was of the essence in war, and perhaps the Third Kazekage was already on the way!