The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 139 Government Affairs

The carriage slowly came to a stop in the city center, at the most magnificent building in the city—the VIP Hotel.

Its gates were usually only opened when the king or someone of equal status visited.

The expensive hotel, already controlled by the Konoha ninja, welcomed its new owner.

He led the three women to the top floor of the building, where Sukama, who appeared to be a secretary and attendant, pushed open the heavy door.

What came into view was a magnificent scene of crystal walls. At the end of the field of vision was the throne on the steps. Below the throne, Uchiha Baru, the commander of the Southeast Ninja Army, and a group of high-ranking officers of the Ninja Army were waiting inside.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Upon discovering that another woman had joined Uchiha Muan's side—a three-tomoe Uchiha who was the captain of Minamoto Kaori's personal guard and had become a high-ranking member of the Southeast Ninja Army—he couldn't help but lower his head even further than the others.

"These three can be regarded as my secretaries in handling the kingdom's political affairs."

Uchiha Takeo's explanation made it clear to everyone else—when there's work to be done, the secretary does it; when there's nothing to do, the secretary does it.

In order to set an example for the leader of the ninja world, they have done this kind of thing quite often: eating what they don't have and eyeing what they don't.

"Tell me what happened on the border of [Ye Lantier]."

"Yes, sir Wu'an."

Having prepared in advance, Uchiha Baru cleared his throat and began to speak.

"Five hundred combat ninjas from Konoha, two hundred combat ninjas from Kirigakure, two hundred combat ninjas from Iwagakure, and one hundred combat ninjas from Amegakure, for a total of one thousand combat ninjas, have all arrived."

"The candidates for squad leader, captain, staff officer, and commander have been approved by the Military Affairs Department, and senior management has already met with His Majesty the Führer in the VIP room."

Looking around, Uchiha Wu'an saw that the high-ranking members were mostly ninja, and there was nothing particularly unusual about them.

In Konoha now, it's practically impossible for a commoner ninja to compete with a clan ninja.

If one were not exceptionally gifted, it would be a joke to think that one could catch up with the ninja clan's efforts of hundreds of years in just a few decades.

Among the high-ranking officers, a female deputy commander exuded the aura of a Kage-level powerhouse, which brought to mind a familiar piece of information for Uchiha Takeo: Senju Momoka, a Senju ninja who married into Uzushio Village.

"Your Majesty, as per your instructions, Hanzo of the Salamander Village has led his men to wreak havoc on the Imperial border. After destroying the armed forces of the border cities, they are marching all the way towards the Imperial Capital."

"According to reports from the ninjas at the front, the Empire has taken measures to concentrate its forces in response to the attack from the Ninja World. Fluda, known as the strongest magic caster among mankind, and the Emperor of the Empire, the Blood Emperor, have also set off from the capital to the front."

Uchiha Baru summarized the battle situation between Amegakure and the Empire in just a few words.

After pondering for a moment, Uchiha Wu'an asked, "What measures has our ninja army taken?"

"Reporting to His Majesty, the Southeast Ninja Army has also dispatched one-third of its combat ninja forces to follow behind Hanzo of the Salamander. If the enemy suffers a defeat, we will take over the next battle."

Uchiha Baru replied, "The combat ninjas on the front lines have already practiced combined attack techniques, and their combat power is comparable to that of a powerful Kage. They are at the level of heroes in this world."

"An empire whose highest strength is only comprised of those with abnormal abilities is not far from its demise."

"Don't underestimate your opponent."

Uchiha Takeo tapped the table a few times with his fingertips, the loud tapping instantly making the atmosphere in the hall solemn.

"Ordinary humans on the other continent are indeed weak in combat, but what has always dominated the course of the other continent has never been humans. The other races are the biggest threat to the ninja world."

"We understand!"

Uchiha Baru and the others knelt on one knee to show their stance.

"When I have time, I will also go to the center of the war between Amegakure and the Empire, so you should not be careless."

After Uchiha Muan finished speaking, he asked about the Slan Theocracy.

"The Iwagakure village is handling the situation in the Theocracy. Those stone ninjas, led by the Fifth Tsuchikage Han, have adopted a steady and methodical strategy, gradually eroding the territory of the Theocracy."

"The other third of the combat ninja forces of the Southeast Ninja Army are positioned behind Iwagakure as the final fighting force."

Uchiha Baru's answer was not unexpected by Uchiha Muan.

People with different personalities have different approaches to things. Hanzo the Salamander is radical and has a strong gambling spirit; he will not let go of any opportunity he seizes.

The Fifth Tsuchikage, Han, preferred a steady and pragmatic approach. In the battle in the Black Corner Region, he seized upon the weakness of the One-Tailed Jinchūriki, Bunpuku, and secured victory in one fell swoop.

In this attack on the Slane Theocracy, apart from the Black Scripture and the unofficial members who awakened the divine bloodline of players, the other Five Scriptures would be no match for Iwagakure.

"You must keep a close eye on Iwagakure's war against the Theocracy. As the strongest nation among humans on another continent, they should have many trump cards, some of which may be of great help to Konoha."

Before forcing out the opponent's world-class item, "Alluring Beauty," Uchiha Wu'an had no intention of going to the front lines to fight the Theocracy in Iwagakure.

No one understands the terror of controlling mental power better than the Uchiha.

If used properly, a single [Alluring Beauty] could destroy Konoha and even the entire ninja world, just like the incredibly powerful [Kotoamatsukami] used by the Uchiha clan. However, its limitations should not be as extreme as those of [Kotoamatsukami].

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will soon send Vice Commander Momoka to the rear of the Iwagakure troops to lead the Southeast Ninja Army on its expedition."

With her bangs covering half her face, Senju Momoka's cold expression turned respectful as she readily accepted Uchiha Baru's order.

"Your Majesty, most of the Sand Village ninjas have gone to the western part of the fortress city, a desert city located at the border between the Kingdom and the Theocracy. The remaining ninjas, led by their leader Chiyo, are waiting for you in a corner of the VIP room."

Uchiha Takeoshi, who already had many women, felt somewhat uninterested in Chiyo and asked softly, "I know about Chiyo's situation. How are things going with the Top Forest north of the city and the Katz Plain to the east?"

"We have already issued a quest through the Adventurers' Guild, and quite a few monsters have been captured and brought back to the Ninja World for research by the Academy of Sciences."

Uchiha Baru pondered for a moment before replying, "Our combat ninjas patrol five times a day, and there are currently no unusual scenes reported on the Kazu Plain."

The Katz Plain is the location where the Great Tomb of Nazarick is traversed.

A dangerous area shrouded in mist day and night, known for its danger. It is also a place where the undead and other monsters breed and thrive.

Although the fog itself is harmless, it carries subtle undead reactions, which interfere with and nullify the magic of "undead detection." As a result, many adventurers have been ambushed by undead hidden in the fog.

The combat ninjas also had to deploy more personnel for patrols to ensure full coverage of the entire Kaz Plain.

(End of this chapter)