Chapter 94: The Third Great Ninja War

Chapter 94: Chapter 94: The Third Great Ninja War

Scattering the Nara clan across various departments would undoubtedly greatly enhance their power within Konohagakure. But if the position of Hokage’s Assistant had already been given away, why bother worrying about the rest?

All Uchiha Xuan cared about was their usefulness. As long as the Nara clan’s intellect genuinely benefited Konoha’s development, he had no qualms about granting them even more.

The Ninja World, after all, was one where strength reigned supreme. As long as Uchiha Xuan stood, he had no fear whatsoever that the Nara clan might harbor other ambitions.

Moreover, he had also struck a balance.

"Next is the Barrier and Perception Division. This department was originally controlled by the Barrier Squad, but now I have decided to integrate Hyuga ninja into it as well.

Your primary duties, in addition to coordinating with the Inuzuka clan’s patrol work, will be to maintain the stability of the barrier and... to remain ever vigilant over the village’s security.

Of course, I don’t want to hear the Hyuga tell me things like ’we don’t have enough manpower.’ In my eyes, there is no distinction between Main Family and Branch Family—whether you are a Main Family ninja or a Branch Family ninja, you will all be treated equally."

Uchiha Xuan turned his indifferent gaze toward the Hyuga clan head, Hyuga Hiashi’s father.

Sarutobi Hiruzen might accept the Hyuga clan, but that didn’t mean he would.

Uchiha Xuan needed to guarantee the absolute authority of the Hokage’s orders.

Branch Family? Main Family?

Does your Branch Family listen to the Hokage or to the Main Family?

And would your Main Family dare to order the Branch Family to defy the Hokage?

"Yes!"

Beads of sweat dripped from the Hyuga clan head’s forehead. He could feel the chill in Uchiha Xuan’s words.

The Hyuga clan... perhaps they needed to change. If they didn’t... that madman of the Uchiha might do anything...

"Next is the Medical Division. There’s not much to say about it—previously it was held by the incompetent Transferring Sleep clan, and now it will be managed by Tsunade. At the same time, Konoha will establish a new department, the Science Division, which will be headed by Orochimaru, who will have full discretion over personnel selection.

Following that are the Logistics Division and... the Anbu. The Logistics Division was previously controlled by Mito’s gate, and now it will be placed under the Akimichi clan.

Additionally, the village will establish a new Intelligence Division. In the past, intelligence work was primarily handled by Anbu personnel; now it will form an independent department, mainly overseen by the Aburame clan."

"Next is the Anbu. As before, Anbu ninja will be personally appointed by the Hokage, and the position of Anbu Captain will be assumed by Hatake Sakumo.

Following that is the Ninja Education Division. In the past, this department was mainly managed by the Sarutobi clan, including the selection of instructors and the arrangement of teaching staff.

Now, this department will be taken over by my Uchiha clan. At the same time, Konoha will establish a new division called the Black Ice Platform. As for that division... heh."

Uchiha Xuan smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping lightly over all the ninja before him, whose expressions varied with the distribution of power.

"As for the management of the other departments, everything remains unchanged from before."

With that, the distribution of power came to an end.

"Now then... this brings us to the core content of this meeting." ⅇ

Uchiha Xuan curled his lips and spoke in a low voice.

At these words, everyone, including Nara Shikanin, was taken aback.

What does that mean?! Core content!?

Does that mean the restructuring of Konoha’s power was merely an appetizer?

"According to intelligence obtained by the Neko clan, the Hidden Rock Village and the Hidden Cloud Village have already formed an alliance, and it is highly likely that the Hidden Mist Village has also been invited to join.

And the content of their alliance... heh, is to carve up Konoha just like they did to Uzushiogakure before. Truly... foolish beyond belief."

As he finished speaking, the entire meeting room erupted in a buzz of discussion.

Three great ninja villages simultaneously moving against Konoha! Such a situation was unprecedented.

"As you all know, I have never been one to sit back and take a beating. That was true before, and it remains true now. So... I have decided that Konoha will declare war on the Land of Earth, the Land of Lightning, and the Land of Water—all three at once!"

A slight smile tugged at Uchiha Xuan’s lips, a glint of excitement and a hint of madness flashing in his eyes.

"Whoa!!"

In an instant, the entire room was in an uproar!

"Hokage-sama, our war with the Rain and the Hidden Sand has only just concluded. To so hastily declare war on three other nations simultaneously..."

Inevitably, someone would voice opposition to such a decision. But constrained by Uchiha Xuan’s power, the speaker’s words were extremely tactful—though their meaning was quite clear.

"Ah, it’s Clan Head Kato. What’s the matter? Do you have an objection to my orders?"

Uchiha Xuan narrowed his eyes. The next moment, Uchiha Setsuna, seated beside him, abruptly activated his Mangekyo Sharingan, staring intently at the Kato clan leader who had just spoken.

"N-no... that’s not it. I simply believe that Konohagakure, having just endured a war with the Hidden Sand, needs time to recover and rebuild. After all... after all, we are about to go to war with three nations at once."

Under Setsuna’s piercing gaze, the Kato clan leader’s legs began to tremble, yet he gritted his teeth and forced out his words.

"Ignorant, but not lacking in courage. Kato clan leader, I think I’ve been too gentle, which has given you some misconceptions. What I say... has never been a matter of discussion, but rather... an order from the Hokage."

Uchiha Xuan rose to his feet and, in a flash, appeared before Kato Shunichi, speaking with a smile.

The next moment, staring at Uchiha Xuan who was now right before him, Kato Shunichi finally crumbled under the invisible pressure radiating from Uchiha Xuan. Breaking into a cold sweat, he collapsed back into his chair.

"War has never been something you can simply choose not to fight. With wolves circling on all sides, what Konohagakure must do is annihilate every last one who harbors hostility toward us.

Now, let me teach you all a phrase that will benefit you for a lifetime."

Uchiha Xuan vanished and reappeared at the head seat in an instant. Gazing down at the varied expressions of those below, a smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth.

"Strike one blow outward, and a hundred blows will never come. Peace... is forged through battle. Meeting adjourned! Shikarin, I want the battle assessment and wartime strategic planning on my desk in three days."

With those words, Uchiha Xuan vanished from the conference room, leaving everyone exchanging bewildered glances.

"I knew it! Shikaku... Dad, please hurry up and grow up already."

Beside Tsunade, Nara Shikarin suddenly slapped a hand over his face, weighed down by heavy dark circles under his eyes, his expression one of utter exasperation.

...

The meeting concluded, and Konohagakure—a village in name, a war machine in truth—immediately sprang into motion.

The Third Great Ninja War... was about to begin!

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