Chapter 18 Reinforcement
"Sakumo asked to send more manpower, what do you think?"
In the conference room in the Hokage Building, the third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen mentioned Sakumo's request for additional manpower.
"With his strength, is it not enough to deal with the lurking enemies in the land of fire?"
Koharu frowned, obviously not satisfied with Sakumo's request to send more staff.
"The opponents are two elite Jonin from Sunagakure's puppet army, and there are three other Jonin in the team, and one of them can use a wide range earth jutsu."
"But there is no direct evidence to prove that it is a ninja from Iwagakure."
Koharu said.
Hiruzen shook the pipe in his hand, and said, "I don't think Onoki will do nothing at this time. I can't conclude this matter because there is no mission change in Iwagakure Village."
"According to what you said, Kumogakure and Kirigakure also have serious suspicions."
Advisor Homura glanced at Hiruzen.
"So when the third Kazekage left, I stayed in the village, just to prevent other villages from stepping in and making the battlefield more chaotic."
"Then what are you going to do? We can't trust the Uchiha Police. Danzo is leading the root and carrying out secret missions at this time, and he is not in the village. It is already extremely risky for us to stay in the village with just two teams of Anbu."
"Homura is right. In the past, no matter the crisis, there would always be at least three Anbu divisions in the Village. Now there are only two Anbu divisions, which is a gamble in itself."
Koharu also has no trust in the Uchiha.
"The Uchiha clan is also a member of Konoha, we should not be prejudiced against them, that is also Kagami's clan."
Hiruzen continued to breathe out a smoke ring, his face solemn.
It was the arrangement of his late teacher, the second Hokage Senju Tobirama, to hand over the work of the Police to the Uchiha clan.
There are many reasons for this. On the one hand, out of fear, on the other hand, he wanted to limit the Uchiha's power to the Police.
Because taking care of the work of the Police, only the Uchiha clan has this ability.
The work of the Uchiha Police is remarkable. Although there are indeed some people with abnormal brains who like to cause trouble, there are also some Uchiha ninjas who really want to maintain the internal security of Konoha.
Hiruzen felt that he couldn't just kill everyone with one stick.
Besides, his teacher also wanted to completely integrate the Uchiha clan into Konoha, rather than exclude them.
It is a pity that when the first great ninja war broke out at that time, his teacher died on the battlefield, which caused all of the Uchiha's affairs to come to nothing.
All these years have been spent.
The relationship has indeed eased due to his efforts as Hokage, but there has not been much substantial progress.
"Kagami is Kagami, Uchiha is Uchiha, they are different levels of existence. Among the Uchiha, there are not a few Uchiha ninjas who inherited Uchiha Madara's radical people in that family are potentially dangerous."
After all, the advisors don't believe in the Uchiha, or rather, they don't believe in the Uchiha ninja who have the power to awaken the Sharingan.
"Then let's make a compromise and divide the Anbu into two teams. Only by eliminating the rats in the land of fire can Sakumo go to the battlefield and counterattack Sunagakure."
"But…"
"If there is any abnormality with the Uchiha clan, I will personally take action to solve the problem, so that you can feel at ease."
There was an unoffensive and powerful aura from Hiruzen's body, and even Homura and Koharu felt an unprecedented pressure.
This also tells the two of them that as long as he is around, no matter what the Uchiha would like to do, They will honestly stay on the site and do the work that the Police should do, and there will never be any problems.
This self-confidence from the bones is deeply written on the face of Hiruzen.
"Since you have said so, Hiruzen, that's the only way to do it."
"The Uchiha's affairs must not be taken lightly. They are a naturally evil clan and must be guarded and supervised at all times."
In the end, Homura and Koharu still reminded Hiruzen before temporarily letting go of the question about the Uchiha.
"Besides, the supplies sent to the front line in the village are insufficient. Koharu and I need to go to Daimyo Mansion to discuss with the Daimyo and collect supplies there."
"Are we running out of supplies again?"
Hiruzen's smoking action stopped.
"Yes, the medical supplies are the most lacking here, but the military food pills and ninja tools are enough."
"Go early and return early."
Any ninja leaving the village needs the Hokage's handwriting. Even the consultants must get his handwriting before they can leave the village.
Homura and Koharu got the handwritten letter so that they could leave the village from Hiruzen, and left the conference room.
...
A sentry in the northern part of Konoha, there are about twenty Konoha ninjas guarding it here, which can be used as a temporary supply station for the Sakumo team.
Fortunately, this sentry has a simple infirmary inside.
Shiroshi carried the seriously injured Konoha ninja found at another sentry earlier and entered the infirmary to let him rest.
Although he still looks like he hasn't woken up, he's out of danger, he's quite lucky.
Ruri and Ayane were there to negotiate with the Konoha ninja at the sentry, and getting supplies, food, water, and medical supplies were the top priority.
Before long, Shiroshi and the others were ready.
Sakumo put away the scroll in his hand and said, "There is good news. Hokage-sama has agreed to send additional helpers. Who are experts in reconnaissance. But we can't relax here. Since the supplies are ready, we will go immediately."
"Yes!"
The three of them responded and followed Sakumo to act again.
At present, they are in the south-central area of the land of Fire, and the next route to follow is to set out to the east of the land of Fire.
It is adjacent to the neighboring country of Yunokuni, a country famous for its hot springs.
If it weren't for the war, you could go there and enjoy them. As for now, the task is still the most important.
After two consecutive days of patrolling, they didn't notice anything unusual, they didn't even see the shadow of a sunagakure ninja.
However, considering that this is the hinterland of the land of fire, the sand ninja should not be stupid enough to cause chaos here. Of course, with the mentality of just in case, the serious Sakumo will not let go of an area.
On the third day, wait until the supplies in the backpack are gone, and then go to the nearest Konoha sentry for new supplies.
"You guys are amazing to go out at such a young age to carry out such a dangerous mission with Sakumo."
The captain at this sentry post was a well-known Jonin from Konoha, a mature man in his thirties. He sighed when he saw the incomparably immature faces of Shiroshi and the others.
"In fact, our help is very small, and many times we need the help of Mr. Sakumo."
Shiroshi maintained a humble attitude.
"I know Sakumo's character. If you don't get his approval, he will never violate his own principles and bring you to carry out such a dangerous mission.
In other words, your strength has made him approved. . He is such a man who cherishes his companions."
This Konoha Jonin seemed to recall something and said.
"Senior and Sakumo-sensei know each other?"
"I've done missions with him. At that time, he looked cold, but he was actually a very gentle person, and he was very shy.
To the enemy, he was the cold-blooded and ruthless Konoha White tooth. To his own people, he was a worthy companion to whom you could entrust your back."
"So Sakumo-sensei was such a person in the past, I can't tell."
Maybe it's because I've grown a lot over the years, so they can't see Sakumo's shy side.
The three of them could only guess like this.
"Tian, what strange things are you teaching my students?"
Sakumo came over at this time.
"Just telling them some ninja experiences as their senior." Tian said.
"By the way, this guy is a pervert."
Sakumo suddenly said this.
Ruri and Ayane glanced at Tian vigilantly for a moment, then stepped back.
"Hey!"
Tian's face flushed red.
"—especially for men."
Shiroshi saw that Tian was the closest to him, and the smile on his face stiffened.
Ruri and Ayane breathed a sigh of relief, and it was all right.
At this moment, from another dense grass at the sentry point, a Konoha ninja with blood all over his body suddenly ran out.
"Be careful, there are... enemies…"
(Chapter End)