Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 46 There must be something fishy about this.

A forest somewhere in the land of fields.

The camp of Konoha Village is not far from the river.

After handing over the task, Tsunade led Natsume, Kabuto Yakushi, and Shizune to the large tent in the center.

There were already quite a few people waiting inside.

"Lady Tsunade."

The first to speak was not Fugaku Uchiha, but Shikaku Nara, who had a pineapple-shaped hairstyle.

He is the father of Nara Shikamaru, one of the Konoha Twelve, and the Shika of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

The Nara clan is known for its high intelligence, so they usually serve as advisors or strategists.

This war was no exception.

"Regarding Shito, on behalf of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, I would like to express my gratitude to you. If it weren't for your timely rescue, he might never have been able to continue being a ninja."

Nara Shikaku showed a grateful expression.

Pig, deer, and butterfly have always shared life and death, and have a deep bond.

It was not abrupt for him to express his gratitude on behalf of the unconscious Si Dong.

"It's what I should do."

Tsunade waved her hand, getting back to the main topic, and asked, "What's the situation now?"

"Not good."

Fugaku Uchiha said in a deep voice, "Within just one week, we have had thirty outposts and strongholds destroyed."

"Have they mobilized all their forces?"

Tsunade had already learned of the information, but she was still somewhat surprised to hear such a large number.

"Um."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded and said, "We were caught off guard and had to temporarily avoid a direct confrontation, but Shikaku sensed something was amiss."

Outposts and strongholds are very useful in war.

They can form fixed positions to resist enemy attacks.

Because ordinary tents or obstacles cannot block ninjutsu.

Resting outdoors without outposts or strongholds means constantly being in danger.

"Please look at the map, everyone."

Nara Shikaku picked up the conversation, unfolded a map of the Land of Rice Fields, and said, "Although the distribution of these thirty outposts and strongholds is not very regular, we have already retreated to the south side of the Land of Rice Fields without anyone noticing, which is the area downstream of this river."

After he finished speaking, he drew a large circle on the map.

"Could it just be a coincidence?"

Tsunade glanced around and asked, "This area is so large, even if we set up an ambush, it would be difficult to succeed."

"What Lady Tsunade said is also something we find strange."

Nara Shikaku nodded and said, "But the Fourth Raikage's goals should extend far beyond these outposts and bases."

"Um."

Tsunade shared her speculation: "The Hidden Cloud Village probably wants to use a major victory as leverage in negotiations to obtain more compensation."

"After discussion, we also believe this."

Fugaku Uchiha glanced at Hiashi Hyuga and said, "The Hyuga clan ninjas have already investigated and found that the two Jinchuriki of Kumogakure are still in Kumogakure without making any moves."

"The cost to Kumogakure of eliminating so many outposts and strongholds in such a short time must have been considerable."

Hyuga Hiashi noticed his gaze and said, "There must be something fishy about this. We can send Hyuga ninjas deep behind enemy lines to investigate."

Although it is dangerous, if we find anything, it will be a great achievement.

"The Byakugan is certainly a powerful tool for reconnaissance, but if it is discovered and one does not have sufficient strength, it can backfire. If the Hyuga clan leader is willing to go in person, I have no objection."

Fugaku Uchiha naturally understood what he was thinking.

To outsiders, the Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan are equally renowned, known as the two great ocular ninja clans of Konoha.

However, this has never been the view within the Uchiha clan.

This was especially true for Fugaku Uchiha.

He knew about the Mangekyou Sharingan.

How could a mere disdainful look possibly compare?

Hiashi Hyuga's expression suddenly changed.

He certainly dared not venture deep behind enemy lines.

As the head of the family, he has no caged bird; if he makes a mistake, the Byakugan will be left to roam freely.

During the Third Shinobi World War, a member of the main branch of the clan participated in the war, but his Byakugan ended up in the hands of Ao, a Jonin from Kirigakure.

They even gave him the title of "eye-rolling killer" for nothing.

Such a lesson from the past made the clan even more cautious.

Anything that is dangerous should be left to the family to handle.

Since they have the caged bird in their hands, they have no choice but to listen.

"Then I'd like to hear the Uchiha clan head's opinion."

Hiashi Hyuga's expression darkened slightly as he spoke.

"I suggest that Lady Tsunade lead the team, with Shisui Uchiha's squad providing assistance."

Fugaku Uchiha seemed to have a plan in mind, and without any hesitation, he presented his proposal.

Tsunade goes without saying.

Inside this tent is the person of the highest status and whose strength ranks among the top five.

Uchiha Shisui earned the title of "Shisui of the Body Flicker" during the Third Shinobi World War, and his achievements this time were even more brilliant.

In terms of individual merit alone, he can be considered number one.

Even without the Mangekyou Sharingan, his strength is far greater than it was three years ago.

"I'm fine."

Tsunade hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

She participated in this war to train Natsume and the others.

She was very satisfied with their performance against Troy.

While venturing deep behind enemy lines is dangerous, it is also an excellent form of training.

Tsunade felt that their current strength was enough to give it a try.

"Yes."

Uchiha Shisui stepped forward and accepted the mission as well.

He had always been the shortest among the Jonin, due to his age.

It was only then that Natsume noticed him.

"Shisui, are you leading a Jonin team now?"

Tsunade glanced at him and asked, "Who are your team members?"

Two squads.

She believed that Natsume and the others wouldn't be a burden, but the other team was a different story.

After all, geniuses are a minority.

"It was the Hokage who granted me special permission to lead the team as a Jonin."

Uchiha Shisui replied with a gentle expression, "My team members are Orochimaru-sama's three disciples: Uchiha Itachi, Mitarashi Anko, and Uzuki Yugao."

"So he's Orochimaru's apprentice."

Tsunade raised an eyebrow and said, "This guy stays cooped up in Konoha all day, but he's willing to let his student out."

Uchiha Shisui remained silent.

The big shots getting into a fight has nothing to do with him.

In fact, he didn't choose their team because of Itachi Uchiha.

Instead, Orochimaru appointed him to lead the team.

He still hasn't figured out the purpose behind it.

"In that case, I'll leave this matter to Lady Tsunade."

After the two finished talking, Fugaku Uchiha spoke up promptly.

He glanced at Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi, said nothing, but conveyed his message perfectly: do your best.

At this moment, due to the drastic changes within the Uchiha clan, he realized that the most dangerous moment had arrived.

So while calming down his overly extreme clansmen, he planned to learn about the movements of Konoha's higher-ups through Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi.

They are trying to find a balance by adopting a two-pronged approach.

Fugaku Uchiha was unwilling to rebel.

In the original work, he was forced to take the lead out of desperation.

When he encountered Itachi Uchiha, he willingly surrendered without resistance, allowing him to slaughter his entire clan.

The logic behind it is difficult to understand and is too outrageous.

As for now.

Fugaku Uchiha was neither a qualified clan leader nor a qualified father, so he had no idea what Shisui Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha were really thinking.

His inaction accelerated the annihilation of the Uchiha clan.

(End of this chapter)