Naruto: Reshaping the Shinobi World with Sasori

Chapter 146 The Troublemaker (First Update)

Konoha's base.

Several members of the Uchiha clan traveled together to the tent where the Konoha Jonin Kazuto was located.

Along the way, other Konoha ninjas also cast glances at them, though their gazes seemed less enthusiastic than those of their comrades.

Some even had undisguised disgust in their eyes.

They were both ninjas from Konoha, and should have been comrades-in-arms.

But the current scene shows that several members of the Uchiha clan seem to be separated from the other Konoha ninja by an invisible wall.

There's a sense of distance, like a "keep away" attitude.

The Uchiha group was well aware of the emotions and gazes of the Konoha ninjas around them, but judging from their cold and slightly arrogant expressions, they didn't take it seriously at all.

They simply ignored it.

After a short while, the group arrived at the commander-in-chief's tent.

The guards intended to report the incident, but to their surprise, the Uchiha leader led several of his clansmen straight in.

They have absolutely no patience.

"you--"

"It's alright, you can go now."

The guards were about to stop them when they were stopped by the people inside the tent.

Besides Kazuhiro, the tent also contained several other members of the military leadership, including the leader of a branch family of the Hyuga clan.

They appear to be discussing a defensive plan against the Sand Village operation.

Before leaving, the Hokage repeatedly instructed that unless the situation became uncontrollable, Konoha should not launch an offensive against Sunagakure; they should simply defend passively.

In this way, the loss of troops is minimized, while the Sand Village wastes more energy.

"Himeki—is there something you need?" Kazuto, who knew the Uchiha clan's temperament well and recognized the man who had led the way into the tent, asked with a light laugh.

The man named Uchiha Himeki glanced at the few people in the tent who were involved in the decision-making for the great battle, and his eyes turned cold.

Especially when he saw the branch family members of the Hyuga clan, he couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean? The Hokage sent the Uchiha clan to help you deal with Sunagakure—and now you haven't even informed us of the battle plans and arrangements?"

Upon hearing this, He Ren immediately understood what was causing the other person's displeasure.

"Currently, our battles with Sunagakure are mainly small-scale conflicts. The tactics that can be deployed in such small-scale situations are very limited—besides, with you and the Hyuga clan members around, the tactical pressure is not that great."

"What we're discussing now is just some defensive strategies against the Sand Village's attacks. We don't need to take the initiative to attack—you just need to focus on killing the enemy. The Hyuga clan's eye techniques are more effective in defense, so—I called Irie over."

Hyuga Irie is a branch family member of the Hyuga clan who participated in the frontline battle.

"I didn't notify you because I didn't want to waste too much of your energy—after all, you've just fought the enemy, and you should take a good rest."

He immediately explained.

He meant well, but now it seems he has caused a misunderstanding.

However, Uchiha Himeki still seemed to have doubts about his words.

"Oh."

He sneered, "Before I came here, I heard that you were badly beaten by Sunagakure on the front lines—and it wasn't just Sunagakure's medical ninjas that were a threat. Many people from other villages also died at the hands of that Blood Healer Yubi."

Upon hearing this, everyone else's mood immediately sank.

Kazuhime, with his good temper, suppressed his discomfort and nodded: "Yubi, the Blood Healer of Sunagakure, and Sasori of the Red Sand are indeed key targets we need to be wary of—they are also currently the strongest members of the Sunagakure army who can inflict direct damage on our team on the battlefield—"

I hadn't finished talking to the person yet.

Another Uchiha clansman suddenly chimed in with a distinctly sarcastic tone, "Is that so? We didn't seem to feel that this Sand Village army was that difficult to deal with—"

"In several battles, the people of Sunagakure have been decimated by us, their forces routed—and that Blood Healer Yubi has never shown himself—he probably knows that our Uchiha clan has arrived, so he's hiding."

"Judging from the current situation, Sunagakure isn't as powerful as you all say—as the commander-in-chief, shouldn't you reflect on where the problem lies?"

"Is the enemy too strong, or—are you too weak?"

As soon as they finished speaking, the arrogant expressions on the faces of the Uchiha members became even more pronounced.

"Uchiha Himeki, what do you mean?!"

A high-ranking officer from the Konoha army immediately stood up angrily and looked at the troublemakers who had led several people in.

He took a deep breath, and even he lost his smile, raising his hand to stop his friend from speaking up for him.

The Hyuga and Uchiha are both prestigious clans in Konoha—regardless of their circumstances or positions within the village, once they reach the front lines, they are comrades-in-arms and should be treated equally.

Furthermore, Kazuto was well aware of the importance of the Hyuga and Uchiha clans to this great war, and naturally, they deserved some respect—and special treatment.

At this critical juncture, it would be disastrous if the Uchiha clan were to disrupt the military atmosphere and cause internal strife.

Actually—before the Uchiha clan arrived, Kazuto had already guessed that these troublemakers would be a bit difficult to deal with.

The Uchiha clan's behavior was notorious in the village.

Moreover, he was aware of some of the delicate situations in the village, but he didn't expect that once the people arrived, they would start causing trouble just a few days after arriving on the battlefield.

He seemed out of place among the others.

"Blood Doctor Yubi and Sasori of the Red Sand were both renowned powerhouses during the Second Shinobi World War—and were enemy targets that even the Hokage had to be wary of. They're not as simple as you think," Kazuto said.

"Oh."

One of the Uchiha clan members chuckled.

"Himeki—if you want to participate in tactical planning, then you can work with us from now on," Kazuto said calmly, his face cold.

It is important to understand that on the battlefield, military discipline is extremely strict, and everyone must strictly abide by it.

As the commander-in-chief, Kazuto's position and decisions are absolutely not to be questioned—if it were anyone else, it would probably be much more than just driving out a few Uchiha.

They must also be punished according to orders.

But He Ren would rather lose face himself than have any problems arise within the military.

"Mainly, he understood why the Uchiha clan was so sensitive"—it was related to certain powerful figures within the village.

I just don't want the other side to bring this kind of thing to the battlefield.

"As soon as our Uchiha clan arrived on the battlefield, we immediately gained a clear advantage for the village—I think, why don't you, Himeki-nii, be the commander? The capable rise, the mediocre fall; it's all for the village anyway, and the most important thing is to win this great battle. I think—Kazuto-sama wouldn't have any objections, would he?"

"Shut up."

When Uchiha Himeki heard his brother say this, he sternly rebuked him.

It's clear that he knows his limits—he knows he can't go too far.

It wasn't that they had any particular opinion or dislike towards the people—it was just their "habitual way of thinking" that made them feel that even on the battlefield, the village's higher-ups were intentionally targeting their clan.

In addition, the tactical discussion was not communicated to them—which naturally left the group feeling resentful.

This further confirmed their suspicions.

Even if someone provides a reasonable explanation, once the seeds of suspicion are sown, they are very difficult to eradicate.

Afterwards, the other members of the Uchiha clan left, while Himeki stayed behind to continue discussing tactics with Kazuto and the others.

But because of his arrival, the atmosphere inside the tent was clearly a bit off.

Shikaku and Minato exchanged a glance, but neither of them said a word.