Starting from the root of Konoha, he was the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 212 The war begins!
45 years into Konoha, the situation in the ninja world began to change rapidly.

The originally turbulent undercurrent gradually surfaced, and the situation on the eve of the Second Shinobi World War reappeared.

That is blatant military expansion and preparation for war.

Ordinary people in Konoha could not feel it yet, but the ninjas realized that the footsteps of war were getting closer and closer.

7 month.

At the instruction of Hideo Hoshita, all nine members of the Kakashi Group applied for graduation.

At this time, their average age was 11 years old.

The older ones, Asuma Sarutobi and Obito Uchiha, are already 12 years old.

Kakashi is 11 years old.

Although they have just graduated and become Genin, they are destined to be different.

The leading ninja of Kakashi, Uchiha Obito, and Nohara Rin is Namikaze Minato.

The leading ninja of Might Guy, Ebisu, and Genma Shiranui is Nawaki.

The leading jonin of Sarutobi Asuma, Yuhi Kurenai, and Yamashiro Aoba is Bokume Kōto.

At the same time as graduation, Shu Hoshita also officially accepted Kakashi and Might Guy as his disciples.

This is a formal disciple, and is closer than ordinary students.

Of course, although he did not accept other people as disciples, Xingxia Xiu was not stingy in teaching, but treated everyone equally.

He will teach anyone who can learn it.

How much you can learn depends entirely on your personal ability.

……

With the graduation of Kakashi and others, Xingxia Xiu suddenly became relatively relaxed and began to pay attention to the changes in the situation in the ninja world.

On this day, Xingxia Xiu came to the Uchiha clan with gifts.

Today is the full moon day of Uchiha Itachi, the eldest son of Uchiha Fugaku, the new head of the Uchiha clan.

Hoshita Hide was invited by Uchiha Fugaku to attend the banquet today.

When we arrived at Uchiha Fugaku's house, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto had already come out to greet us.

Although Hoshita Hide is young, he is extremely powerful and is in charge of the Root. His status in Konoha is second only to the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.

For the Uchiha clan, Hoshita Hide is a person worth associating with.

Because Xingxia Xiu does not exclude the Uchiha clan.

At present, six members of the Uchiha clan have entered the Root and Anbu, and have reached the core power level of Konoha.

Of course, under the command of Hide Hoshita and Hiruzen Sarutobi, Konoha's security department was no longer exclusive to the Uchiha clan.

But what is the Security Department?
The Uchiha clan felt that it was worthwhile for them to join the Anbu and the Root and give up some of the power of the Guard Department.

"Master Xiu!"

"Master Xiu!"

Hoshita Hide was led in by Uchiha Fugaku and his wife. Wherever he went, the Uchiha clan members came to greet him respectfully.

Xingxia Xiu responded with a smile, then came to the VIP seats.

Next to them was a tatami mat, on which the cub Uchiha Itachi was crawling around.

Uchiha Fugaku continued to greet the guests, but Uchiha Mikoto stayed to take care of Uchiha Itachi, and at the same time talked with Hoshita Hide and others who had already arrived.

Looking at the young Uchiha Mikoto, Hoshita Hide secretly criticized Uchiha Fugaku for eating young grass.

Uchiha Mikoto and Nawaki are of the same generation and are not much older than Uzumaki Kushina.

Although he also ate Uzumaki Kushina, people are just double-standard.

However, when looking at Uchiha Itachi, Hoshita Hide thought of Tsunade.

After Uchiha Madara dies, shouldn't we also give Tsunade a child?
Previously, Xing Xiaxiu was actually unwilling to have children, because having a child would give him a huge weakness.

But today, when looking at Uchiha Itachi, Xingxia Xiu suddenly had a different idea.

Maybe having a child wouldn't be bad?
Looking at Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Itachi lost in thought, there was suddenly a loud noise outside.

"Sandaime!"

"The Third Hokage-sama!"

It's Sarutobi Hiruzen who's here.

Hoshita Hide stood up, and Nara, Akimichi and other ninjas also stood up. Then Sarutobi Hiruzen, Utane Koharu, and Mito Kado En appeared.

Xingxia Xiu took a quick look and saw that there were only four people left in the guard team of Senju Tobirama.

Uchiha Kagami is dead, and Danzo is dead too.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and others also began to move from their prime to old age.

If nothing unexpected happens, power will gradually transfer to Jiraiya's generation.

……

Sarutobi Hitoshi and the other two were the finales. After they took their seats, the banquet began.

This kind of party is just a social event, but Xingxia Xiu thinks it is meaningless and not as pretty as Uchiha Mikoto.

No, it's Uchiha Itachi.

Everyone ate and drank, exchanged pleasantries, and talked about the Will of Fire. When the banquet was almost over, Xingxia Xiu finally stood up and said, "Chief Fugaku."

As soon as he opened his mouth, everyone's eyes focused on him.

"I'm very optimistic about Itachi's potential. Once he graduates from the Ninja Academy, I will officially accept him as my apprentice. I wonder if Chief Fugaku would agree?"

Xingxia Xiu said loudly.

When these words were spoken, all the guests inside and outside were shocked, especially Mitomonen, Utane Koharu, and Hyuga Hiashi of the Hyuga clan.

On the contrary, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked calm because Hoshita Hide had already discussed it with him.

Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto were also surprised because Hoshita Hide had not informed them in advance.

But Uchiha Fugaku reacted quickly and said: "It is Itachi's honor to be valued by Xiujun. I would like to thank Xiujun on this matter on Itachi's behalf."

That's how it was settled.

The banquet ended and the guests left in twos and threes.

Among them, the patriarchs of the pig, deer and butterfly tribes gathered together.

Hinata Hiashi frowned and went to see his father immediately after returning home.

Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu followed Sarutobi Hiruzen all the way to the Hokage's office.

"Hiruzen, isn't this too dangerous?"

"Hideo Hoshita is now in charge of the Root. It's fine that he taught the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Obito, but now he's accepting the clan leader's son as his apprentice. What does this mean?"

Mizutomon Yan's expression was serious and a little excited.

In his opinion, Hoshita Hide is the only candidate for the next Hokage.

There is no one in the village who can compete with Xing Xiaxiu.

In this case, the political implications of Xing Xia Xiu accepting disciples are very strong.

This means that in the future, all of Xingxiaxiu’s disciples will be able to compete for the position of Hokage.

Taking in an Uchiha as a disciple, a person whose temperament was extremely uncertain, and the son of the current Uchiha clan leader, Mitomon En felt that this would pose a huge hidden danger to Konoha's future.

Utatane Koharu had the same idea: "It's not a big problem for an Uchiha to join the Root or Anbu, but if he becomes Hokage, then the Uchiha clan will probably dominate Konoha in the future, or even the Hokage will only appear from the Uchiha clan."

"This is too dangerous. The Uchiha clan is completely uncontrollable."

"They are not fit to be Hokage!"

After the Uchiha clan members open their Sharingan, their brains become somewhat abnormal.

What's more, they had witnessed the horror of Uchiha Madara.

At the same time, he was deeply influenced by his teacher, Tobirama Senju, and had prejudices against the Uchiha clan.

Among them, Danzo is the most radical, while Mitomonen and Utane Koharu are slightly inferior.

As the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen has more to consider.

He is wary of the Uchiha clan, but at the same time he also wants to use the power of the Uchiha clan.

Therefore, when Hoshita Hide came into being, Sarutobi Hiruzen directly agreed to the Uchiha clan joining the Root and the Anbu.

Just like when Hashirama Senju was still alive, although Tobirama Senju was wary of Uchiha, he was not as radical as he was later.

With Hashirama Senju around, the Uchiha clan can't make any big waves.

And it is the same now. With Hoshita Hide here, Sarutobi Hiruzen feels that this is a perfect opportunity to control the power of Uchiha.

Mitomon En and Utane Koharu certainly understood Sarutobi Hiruzen's considerations, but it was too dangerous for Hoshita Hide to accept Uchiha as his disciple.

It would be fine if their companion Uchiha Kagami was like him, who inherited the will of fire.

But Uchiha Fugaku is not a person like Uchiha Kagami, and Uchiha Itachi is his son. He has been taught since childhood. Can he become a person like Uchiha Kagami in the future?

Mitomon En and Utane Koharu don't believe it!
Sarutobi Hiruzen certainly understood the concerns of his two friends. After sitting down, he reassured them, "Shuu has no intention of becoming the Fourth Hokage."

Mitomon En and Utane Koharu were stunned.

"If Hoshita Hide doesn't become the fourth generation, who else is more suitable?" Utane Koharu asked subconsciously.

Mitomon Yan frowned: "If Xingxia Xiu doesn't become the fourth generation, then the fourth generation will probably be suppressed by him. This... I'm afraid it will be detrimental to the stability of the village."

Utane Koharu suddenly realized it and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and said, "Huruzen, have you decided to let Tsunade become the fourth generation?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded: "If Xiu doesn't become Hokage, Tsunade is the most suitable choice."

Mitomon En and Utane Koharu looked at each other and fell silent.

If Xingxia Xiu is not qualified and Tsunade is not qualified, who dares to take the position?

Aren’t you afraid of the wooden man’s fist, which is as big as a sandbag?

"Tsunade is indeed a very suitable candidate."

Utane Koharu expressed her opinion and Mitomon En nodded in agreement.

However, Utane Koharu then added, "Even so, it is a very dangerous thing for Hoshita Hide, who is in charge of the Root, to accept an Uchiha as his disciple."

If the Uchiha were to seriously erode the Root Anbu, it would be troublesome.

What’s even more troublesome is that future Hokages have become overly dependent on the Uchiha clan.

Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "Itachi is too young, there is still a lot of time."

"Also, you have to believe in Xiu's ability."

Utane Koharu was about to speak again when an Anbu ninja suddenly rose from under the floor. "Sandaime, urgent information from Kusagakure."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was startled, his expression suddenly becoming serious. After taking the intelligence and looking at it, his brows furrowed. He met the gazes of Utane Koharu and Mito Kado En and said, "There are signs of the Iwagakure Village mobilizing troops, and the forces on the border are strengthening."

Utatane Koharu snorted coldly: "Do you want to have another battle at Kannabi Bridge?"

Mitomon En said: "The Grass Country is definitely still feinting its attack. The most important thing is the Rain Country."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.

If a war breaks out, the main battlefield will definitely be in the Rain Country.

Of course, he wasn't worried at all.

Because the Rain Country is actually still under the control of Konoha.

But even Mitomon En and Utane Koharu don't know this secret.

The only one who really knew about it, besides him, was Xingxia Xiu.

Another insider, Danzo, is already dead.

"Get ready for war!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen said to Mitomon En and the money-making Koharu.

……

On the other side, Xingxia Xiu also got information from the roots.

A few days later, Yakushi Nono brought back information.

The Sand Village has officially entered a state of preparation for war, and it is no longer just about expanding its military.

This is the signal for war!

The show under the stars is also very direct, and the big battle is coming.

He was excited, yet calm.

After much consideration, he went to the Sand Village in person and brought back Yakushi Nono.

Of course, in order not to alarm the Sand Village, Hide Hoshita also left a clone who turned into Nono and continued to lurk in the Sand Village.

This might give the Sand Village a big surprise.

……

After bringing Yakushi Nono back, Hoshita Hide first took her to see Sarutobi Hiruzen, and then went straight to Tsunade.

"Lady Tsunade, I am Yakushi Nono!"

Yakushi Nono has great respect for Tsunade.

Tsunade, however, carefully looked at Yakushi Nonoyu, then glared at Hoshita Hide before saying, "Will you continue to stay at the Root, or come to the medical department of Konoha Hospital?"

Yakushi Nono said, "I will listen to Lady Tsunade."

Tsunade was very satisfied after hearing this. She glanced at Xingxia Xiu, who seemed to be in a trance, and said, "Then come to Konoha Hospital to help me!"

Yakushi Nono heaved a sigh of relief and nodded quickly, "Yes, Lady Tsunade!"

Xingxia Xiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. Just as he was about to speak, Uzumaki Kushina suddenly appeared, and she was still in the Nine-Tails Chakra mode: "Teacher Xiu, Sister Tsunade, I feel a sense of malice!"

Upon hearing this, Xingxia Xiu and Tsunade couldn't help but look at each other.

Uchiha Madara!

"where is it?"

Xingxia Xiu asked.

Uzumaki Kushina said: "He came from underground. I am not good at earth escape, so I can't catch him out."

As soon as Xingxia Xiu heard it, he knew it was White Zetsu!
Coming for the Nine-Tailed Fox?

Or lead him out?

Or, both?
The thought of showing off under the stars kept flashing through my mind.

He felt that he couldn't be careless.

"Tsunade, Kushina, Nono, go to the Sandaime immediately!"

Show the way under the stars.

Tsunade said, "I'll go with you!"

Uzumaki Kushina also quickly said: "I'll go too, I have the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode!"

Yakushi Nono didn't say anything, she knew that she would be a burden.

Xingxia Xiu shook his head: "The target may also be the Nine-Tails, so Tsunade you have to stay."

"Don't worry, I have space ninjutsu and I have clones left behind, so I can withdraw at any time."

It doesn’t matter if you can’t win, you can retreat.

No one can stop this.

On the contrary, if Tsunade and the others were taken hostage, it would be a big trouble.

Moreover, Xingxiaxiu has already sensed it.

Minato was out on a mission, Jiraiya was still outside, Orochimaru happened to be away, and Hatake Sakumo was also on a mission.

In other words.

The current Konoha Village is in a relatively empty state.

"Okay, let's go to the Hokage Building."

Tsunade calmed down until she could no longer let Xingxia Xiu have any worries.

So the three girls came to the Hokage Building.

After hearing the news from Tsunade and Uzumaki Kushina, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression suddenly became extremely solemn, and he immediately ordered: "Shinnosuke, you take the people and make sure to protect Kushina!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke appeared in the Hokage's office: "Understood!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen then gave a series of orders, notifying Utane Koharu and Mito Kado En to mobilize the forces of the Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan, and begin preparing to evacuate the villagers into the shelter.

He was ready for a fight to break out in the village!

the other side.

After watching Tsunade and the others leave, Xingxia Xiu immediately started a remote communication with Kakashi.

Far away in Daimyo Prefecture, Kakashi, who was strolling in a busy street, suddenly stopped.

"Kakashi, what's wrong?"

Nohara Lin, who was walking in front, noticed something was wrong at the first moment and turned around to ask.

Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Obito also stopped and turned around.

Kakashi quickly said, "Minato-sensei, it was Xiu-sensei who sent a message from the village, asking us to return to the village immediately."

"He said, Minato-sensei, you know what it is."

Namikaze Minato's expression changed when he heard this: "I understand."

"Go back to the village immediately!"

As he spoke, he jumped up.

Kakashi and Nohara Rin immediately followed, and Uchiha Obito dropped the ice cream in his hand to the ground: "Hey, wait for me!"

Catching up with Minato Namikaze and the others, Uchiha Obito immediately asked curiously: "Minato-sensei, why did Teacher Xiu ask us to go back?"

Namikaze Minato said: "You will understand when we get back."

"I'm going to speed up, keep up!"

In fact, he could have used Flying Thunder God directly to return to Konoha, but Xingxia Xiu had warned him before, so he did not do so.

(End of this chapter)