The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Inside the command center, there is a sand table in the middle, covered with small flags representing troop strength.

More than 50 Jonin gathered together, each with an unusually gloomy expression, filled with exhaustion and anxiety.

The first to speak out was Uchiha Yatsuho. He slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Fugaku, you knew perfectly well that the Kannabi Bridge was just a show, so why did you agree to let Mimura Yoru take 100 people there? What's the difference between that and sending them to their deaths?"

Enraged by this barrage of accusations, he slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "Enough, Yashiro! I'm the commander-in-chief. I'll say it one last time: Operation Kannabi Bridge is an order from the village's higher-ups, so let's not discuss this any further. We should be thinking about how to get through the challenges ahead!"

Fugaku's assertive attitude temporarily quelled the situation.

But then, Anma Yunhai stepped forward and raised a more pressing issue: "Three days ago, the logistics team was attacked, and all the transport supplies were destroyed. The village hasn't received any more supplies. Now the medicine at the outpost is almost gone, and people are dying every hour in the medical department! Weapons and ammunition will only last until tonight at most. What will we use to fight tomorrow?"

Elder Kurama's words were like a bombshell, igniting the anxiety of everyone present.

The Kazami clan chief, his face contorted with despair, chimed in, "Clan chief Fugaku, you have to think of something! We've been holding out against Iwagakure's 11000 men for a year and a half, and not counting the wounded and maimed, we've suffered over 3000 casualties. Now we only have about 4000 left who are still capable of fighting. If this continues, we're all going to die here!"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding Jonin began to whisper among themselves. Some even said in despair, "We were already outnumbered, and now the village isn't even sending reinforcements, they're cutting off our supplies. They clearly want us all to die here!"

The more they discussed it, the more chaotic the atmosphere became in the command room, with questions and complaints rising one after another.

Fugaku Uchiha's forehead veins bulged, and his eyes almost spit fire. He slammed his fist on the table again and roared, "That's enough about the supplies! I'll find a way to resolve this. Let's move on to the next topic!"

Seeing Fugaku's appearance, the crowd gradually quieted down, leaving only heavy breathing.

Uchiha Yatsuhoku broke the silence untimely, saying, "Mitsumine, why don't you analyze the current situation?"

Hearing Uchiha Hachimoku call him by name, he knew this was an opportunity for him to show his abilities.

He then glanced at everyone in the room, stood up, and said, "I believe everyone has heard that the Third Raikage was surrounded and killed by a large number of Iwagakure ninja. But the question is, how was Iwagakure able to ambush so many people beforehand? There's only one answer... The Third Raikage's whereabouts were leaked. Only the village's higher-ups could know the movements of a village's Kage. In other words, there's a problem within Kumogakure."

These words caused a stir among those present. Some whispered among themselves, while others looked on with sudden realization.

Uchiha Mitsunori continued, "Given the Fourth Raikage's brute nature, he'll definitely eliminate internal traitors first before launching a war against Iwagakure. Furthermore, according to Kumogakure's customs, he needs to observe a three-day mourning period for his father, and the Third Raikage has just been dead for three days. Therefore, he won't launch a war against Iwagakure until tomorrow at the earliest. In other words, we'll see Kumogakure ninjas near Takigakure the day after tomorrow."

His analysis was clear, logical, and well-reasoned, gradually drawing everyone in. The conference room became unusually quiet; everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the young Uchiha man, waiting for him to continue.

Suddenly, a commoner jonin interjected, "Since Iwagakure went to Takigakure to set up defenses against Kumogakure's attack, why did the village send Mimura Yozaki, a jonin, with 100 men to guard the Kannabi Bridge on the border of Takigakure? Is it really just a show and a way to steal credit?"

Upon hearing the mention of Kannabi Bridge again, Fugaku Uchiha clenched his fists, his heart filled with rage. He naturally understood that this was the village's higher-ups trying to steal credit and suppress the Uchiha clan, but could he speak out about such a thing? A moment of impulsiveness would only damage morale at the front lines, making their situation even more difficult.

Noticing Fugaku's gaze, Uchiha Mitsunori replied cooperatively, "The fact that Minato Namikaze was able to go to Kannabi Bridge means that the village's leadership and Kumogakure have reached an agreement. In other words, the war between Konoha and Kumogakure is effectively over."

This groundbreaking conclusion caused an uproar throughout the room.

After saying that, he turned and pointed to the map on the wall: "Once the battle on the Cloud Village battlefield ceases, the Konoha ninjas who were fighting there can be redeployed. I estimate that at least 2000 to 3000 ninjas can be redeployed."

Hearing this, Anma Yunhai's eyes lit up, and he interjected, "In that case, could we request some reinforcements from the village? Even just 500 men would greatly alleviate the pressure on us!"

Upon hearing Anma Yunhai's suggestion, whispers began to circulate again in the command center, and hope rekindled in their eyes.

Uchiha Mitsunori shook his head slightly and said, "I guess the village will send reinforcements to the Kirigakure battlefield. With those reinforcements, we can completely drive out the Kirigakure invasion by February next year. At that time, Kumogakure will cease hostilities and Kirigakure will be defeated. Then, our only remaining enemies will be Iwagakure and Sunagakure."

Upon hearing this, a flash of inspiration struck the Kazami clan chief, who murmured, "Then, does that mean the war is finally over?"

Those few words immediately attracted the attention of those around them.

After more than a year of war and so many deaths, it's natural that many people have begun to tire of the war.

"The Land of Wind is covered in yellow sand and is poor in resources. It relies entirely on the Land of Fire for food imports. If the situation turns against us, Sunagakure will have no choice but to surrender. The war between Iwagakure and Kumogakure is unlikely to end easily, so in order to avoid being attacked from both sides, Iwagakure will take the initiative to seek peace with Konoha. At that time, the war will naturally end."

After listening to the strategic analysis of Uchiha Sanfeng, the atmosphere in the meeting room changed completely. The original oppression and anxiety were replaced by surprise and excitement.

People began to discuss it in hushed tones, some nodding frequently, others whispering to each other to verify the logic.

Fugaku Uchiha coughed, signaling for silence: "Mitsubin's analysis is very insightful. It seems we are not fighting alone; the situation in the entire ninja world is developing in our favor. Everyone, please hold on a little longer. As long as we overcome this final hurdle, victory is within our grasp!"

Upon hearing this, the Jonin present straightened their backs, and their eyes regained their light.