Naruto: Uchiha Youngjo's Konoha Spring

Chapter 155 Optician Terumi Mei
"I wonder what kind of joint defense plan you mentioned, Mr. Hokage?" Iwata Zeji said after hesitating for a while. He needed to consult the daimyo before making a decision on economic cooperation, but he could still make the decision on military cooperation.

"This is even simpler," Uchiha Douguang said with a smile, "For all countries that join the alliance, Konoha will send troops to guard the border together with their own ninja forces. In this way, any force that dares to invade our allies will be tantamount to declaring war on Konoha."

"Of course, the garrisoned country still needs to bear part of the military expenses. After all, we are helping others defend their territory." Uchiha Douguang said with a smile.

"I understand." Iwata Zeki nodded. Uchiha Tokou's words reassured him. After all, if it were just a paper alliance, he wouldn't trust Konoha. Konoha had a history of abandoning its allies; wasn't that how the Whirlpool Country fell? However, if it were a garrison, it would be like paying Konoha to help them guard the border. That was a different matter. If any force dared to intrude, it would be like going to war with Konoha.

"Also, after the garrison is established, Konoha will be responsible for your national security. However, the command of your ninja forces will also be handed over to us," Uchiha Douguang said. "After all, we also need to guard against our allies dragging Konoha into the vortex of war due to irrational behavior. This would run counter to our goal. Mr. Iwata, I believe you can understand this."

"I understand, but regarding the transfer of command..." Iwata Zeki hesitated.

"I told you, Mr. Iwata, don't be anxious. You should think carefully before making a decision on such a major matter." Uchiha Douguang said with a smile, "However, to show our sincerity, whether the alliance is established or not, we, Konoha, will help you solve the problem of your village's Jinchuriki."

"Thank you for your generosity, Hokage." Iwata Sawaki said with some emotion. Before coming to Konoha, Iwata Sawaki had prepared himself to be embarrassed by Uchiha Tokou. After all, the Uchiha clan had a reputation for being difficult to talk to, and they had directly destroyed most of the Kusagakure Village some time ago. But now after such contact, Iwata Sawaki found that Uchiha Tokou was so easy to get along with. Compared with the always aggressive Ohnoki, Uchiha Tokou was simply an angel!
As for what happened to Kusagakure some time ago, that was entirely their own fault. They had already issued a statement, yet the Kusagakure insisted on going their own way. Wouldn't that make them furious? Furthermore, if Konoha truly reached a full cooperation with them in the future, wouldn't Takigakure be even safer with the protection of such a powerful and domineering ally?
Iwata Sawaki's expression kept changing, while Uchiha Touma watched all this with a smile. I wonder when this guy will realize that free is the most expensive?
"Hokage, please allow me to go back and discuss with the Daimyo before making a decision. The next time I come, I will bring our village's Jinchuriki with me." Iwata Zeki said after bowing to Uchiha Tokou.

"It's okay. Konoha always welcomes friends with open arms." Uchiha Douguang said with a smile.

……

Soon, Iwata Sawaki embarked on his journey back home with a happy face. When he left, Uchiha Toguchi personally saw him off.

After watching Iwata Zeki leave, Kakashi came to Uchiha Douguang and asked curiously, "Are you really planning to form an alliance with them? I don't think that old guy Ohnoki will sit idly by and watch the Taki Country fall into our arms."

"Alliance?" Uchiha Douguang sneered as he watched Iwata Sawaki and his group leave. "What the hell? A small country led by such a loser will only drag us down."

"Then why did you promise them such generous conditions?" Kakashi asked with some confusion.

"Haha, when fishing, you have to be willing to lay a nest, otherwise the real big fish won't bite." Uchiha Douguang laughed, "Next, let's have Captain Fugaku and Miura Kazuo go to the Land of Rice and the Land of Hot Springs and submit this alliance plan to their daimyo in the name of the Land of Fire. The daimyo of these two countries are notoriously lazy and have no powerful ninja villages in their territories. I guess they would love us to help them guard the border. Besides, they are separated from the Land of Lightning by the Land of Frost, so the resistance to our alliance with them should not be that great."

"I understand." Kakashi nodded, "Then I'll go back to the guard team."

"Why don't you come to my place first?" Uchiha Douguang raised his eyebrows.

"That's enough. Whenever I visit you, you always ask me to help you deal with the documents in the village." Kakashi said with a Sharingan.

"Alas, it would be great if there was someone in the village like Miura Kazuo who could help me deal with these trivial matters." Uchiha Douguang said with some regret.

"If it really doesn't work, you can just reinstate Shikaku and the others." Kakashi said.

"Forget it. It's not the right time to revive the three clans. I have other plans for them." Uchiha Douguang stretched his joints. "Being Hokage isn't that easy. I don't know why the Sandaime clung to power so tightly."

……

Not long after Uchiha Douguang returned to the Hokage's office, a middle-aged man with a wealthy figure emerged from the floor of the Hokage's office. Just as Uchiha Douguang was about to reach out and pull out the lightning from the knife rack beside him, the middle-aged man stood at attention and saluted: "Salute to Lord Douguang! Loyalty! Sincerity!"

Uchiha Douguang: ...

"A Fei?" Uchiha Douguang raised his eyebrows. Among all the people he knew, only A Fei would salute him in this tone every time.

"It's me!" The middle-aged man in front of Uchiha Douguang began to change his shape and soon turned into the form of White Zetsu.

"Don't show up so suddenly next time. I almost killed you with a knife just now." Uchiha Douguang withdrew his hand speechlessly, and then said, "Tell me, what do you want to see me for?"

"Lord Dou Guang, the identity that you instructed me to use to infiltrate the Kirigakure resistance army last time has been prepared. During this period, the Kirigakure resistance leader, Mei Terumi, is about to make a big move, so Lord Indra sent me to inform you and hope to get your advice." A Fei said.

"Is that so?" Uchiha Douguang nodded, then formed a seal to create a shadow clone and said to A Fei, "Then I'll go with you."

Soon, A Fei transformed into the outer garment of White Zetsu, wrapped around Uchiha Tokou's shadow clone, and then disappeared into the Hokage's office.

Two hours later, Uchiha Tokou's shadow clone arrived at a house in a town northwest of the Water Country, where Black Zetsu had been waiting for a long time.

"Ancestor." After Uchiha Tokou's shadow clone emerged from the ground, he greeted Black Zetsu.

"You're finally here." Black Zetsu said hurriedly after seeing Uchiha Douguang being brought in, "Think of a solution quickly. The woman you met last time has developed a huge force in the Land of Water during this period of time. They are already beyond our control."

Uchiha Douguang frowned upon hearing this. "So fast? It's only been less than two weeks. Besides, where is this place?" "This is a town east of the Land of Water, and it's also the base of the Kirigakure resistance," Black Zetsu said. "Ever since that woman officially became the leader of the resistance, she led her men to escape from the Kirigakure Village and established this secret base here. Furthermore, when she fled the Kirigakure Village, she took with her a large number of civilian ninjas who were dissatisfied with the Fourth Mizukage, as well as some ninja survivors who had escaped during the conflict."

"Moreover, they shouted the slogan of the New Will of Water. Many strong people joined them because of this new slogan. Among them, two of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of this generation joined them." Black Zetsu said.

"Really?" Uchiha Douguang raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who are the owners of those two little broken swords?"

Black Zetsu glanced at Uchiha Tokou. Anyone who could inherit one of the seven ninja swords passed down from the ancestors of Kirigakure could be considered a strong man no matter where he was in the ninja world, but in Uchiha Tokou's mouth, he was the owner of the small broken sword.

However, Uchiha Toukou is really qualified to say this. In the Kirigakure battlefield back then, Kirigakure did send out the Seven Ninja Swordsmen to surround and kill Uchiha Toukou, but at that time, Uchiha Toukou had just awakened his Mangekyō, and his strength was far less powerful than it is now. He alone beat all seven of them and made them flee in panic. If Uchiha Toukou had not been accustomed to the power of his Mangekyō at that time, these seven people would have had no chance to sneak attack Konoha's homeland in the future.

"It's Zabuza Momochi, the owner of the Broken Sword, the Beheading Sword, and Hoshigaki Kisame, the new owner of the Sword, Samehada. Moreover, when they fled from Kirigakure, they also took away the Double Sword, Flounder. I guess they will find the successor of this sword soon." Black Zetsu said.

"Ancestor, have you ever inquired about the content of the new will of water that the woman shouted out?" Uchiha Douguang asked.

"Is this important?" Black Zetsu was a little puzzled. Isn't this just a slogan? Is it worth Uchiha Douguang asking a special question?
"Of course." Uchiha Douguang nodded. "Their new slogan was able to gather so many people in such a short period of time. I think there must be something good about it. This is related to my future plans."

"Stale, stagnant water will only breed decay and bacteria. Only a constant supply of living water can give birth to new life. We are that clean living water. Our mission is to cleanse the village of its filth and bring new life to it." At this time, Ah Fei on the side suddenly spoke, imitating Mei Terumi's voice and spoke passionately.

Uchiha Douguang raised his eyebrows when he heard this. There is something special about this woman Terumi Mei.

"What else did she do?" Uchiha Douguang asked.

"When she fled Kirigakure, she took away a lot of money and ninjutsu left behind by the exterminated ninja clans. She distributed these things to the civilians who followed her. As a result, the strength of this group of civilian ninjas was greatly improved in a short period of time. As for the survivors of the ninja clan, she donated money and manpower to help them rebuild the shrine for worship in this small town so that their clan name would not be cut off." A Fei said.

"This operation sounds familiar?" Uchiha Douguang said happily.

"Yes," said A Fei, "It's very similar to your previous behavior in Konoha. This is because Miss Terumi Mei has been analyzing your intelligence. She wants to replicate the miracle you created with the Uchiha clan in Kirigakure."

"When she's thinking about something, the phrase she often says is: Think about what Uchiha Douguang would do."

As Ah Fei finished speaking, Uchiha Douguang almost couldn't hold back. He really didn't expect that he would have fans in Kirigakure, and they were the kind of fans who seriously wanted to learn from him.

"So this woman can be considered my apprentice in a sense?" Uchiha Douguang laughed.

"Yes." Ah Fei nodded.

"She actually learned something." Uchiha Douguang said with a smile. Apart from anything else, their slogan was definitely not something that could be shouted out by the political level of the ninja world.

"So, Lord Dou Guang, what should we do?" asked Ah Fei.

"She's working so hard, so of course we have to help her." Uchiha Douguang smiled. "Although this girl has worked hard, she's still analyzing limited information. She's only learned the basics of my skills. When it comes to rebellion, the most important thing is to adapt to local conditions. You won't succeed if you just copy and paste."

"Is the identity prepared for me okay?" Uchiha Douguang asked.

"Of course," A Fei said, and attached himself to Uchiha Douguang's shadow clone again. Soon, Uchiha Douguang turned into a middle-aged man with an ordinary face, a little baldness, and could only use a forehead protector to cover his hairline.

"Your current identity is Masato Satake. You used to be a civilian jonin in the Hidden Mist Village. While escaping from the Hidden Mist Village, you were killed by the Anbu under Karatachi Yagura. Your identity was secretly replaced by us. Now you are a captain of the resistance army and can barely enter the decision-making level of the Hidden Mist resistance army." A Fei said.

"Can you have a say in the decision-making process?" The disguised Uchiha Douguang clone nodded, "That would save me a lot of trouble."

"However, it's better to be careful when you act." At this time, Black Zetsu reminded from the side, "The rebels have a Byakugan in their hands, which can see through White Zetsu's disguise. But fortunately, the guy who has the Byakugan is not here at the moment, but stays inside Kirigakure as an insider for the rebels."

"Can't we control Karujutsu Yagura to deal with that guy?" asked Uchiha Douguang.

"It's difficult." Black Zetsu shook his head. "That guy is a veteran of Kirigakure. Without a proper reason, not even the Mizukage can change his position."

"Okay, I understand." Uchiha Douguang's shadow clone smiled and pushed open the door of the house, laughing in his heart:

[Mei Terumi, your master is here.]

(End of this chapter)