Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

While the personnel arrangements this time differ somewhat from the previous ones, it's not just the Uchiha clan that have changed. Nara, Aburamezuka, and Suzaku Nara, the coordinator, are all required to go directly to the defense line around Yusenyama.

therefore.

When Guyuan returned to the camp where the clan was gathered with this news...

Most Uchiha clan members would at most mutter a few more words.

There was no significant emotional fluctuation.

As long as you're not treated differently, it's fine.

Only a handful of older Uchiha clan members had a faint look of worry in the depths of their eyes. They didn't believe that the village was plotting to harm their Uchiha clan. This was not only because they believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't be so despicable, but more importantly because this was the front line of the battlefield. The slightest carelessness could easily lead to a massacre. Only a fool would do such a thing.

But conspiracies don't.

However, there is a high probability that it is an open conspiracy.

It's not necessarily true that they're specifically targeting the Uchiha clan.

All that's needed is to slightly favor them in the reasonable allocation.

The Uchiha clan, who are dispatched to the front lines, are easily taken advantage of.

However, this was to be expected, as Fugaku had repeatedly emphasized and explained this before Kohara set off.

This is a situation that the Uchiha clan must accept under the rule of the 'game'.

In the world of ninjas.

The same applies: 'rules must be followed'.

Jiang Si, who was positioned slightly towards the back of the crowd, also had a slight glint in his eyes.

'The Tangquanshan frontline outpost?'

Although that was clearly the most dangerous place.

But the more dangerous the situation, the more autonomy one tends to have.

Considering my future plans.

The commander naturally hoped to go to the 'Tangquanshan stronghold'.

Moreover, given his current personal strength, he needs a lot of practical experience to adapt and further improve. As for the potential risks, if he is afraid of this or that, he might as well abandon his plan as soon as possible.

The most important point is that if we don't do something now...

They'll die in five or six years!

There isn't much difference between them.

To reiterate, unless Jiang Si is willing to abandon everything and defect on his own, he must grit his teeth and continue down the path he has chosen, no matter how thorny it may be. Of course, Jiang Si is not reckless; he is not yet fully aware of the limits of his own strength.

However, this is under the condition of activating the Mangekyou Sharingan in battle.

It's almost certain that it will reach a near-King level, approaching the level of a Kage.

In other words, as long as he doesn't fall into a trap where he's surrounded by many people, or encounter the most terrifying individuals from Kumogakure, he has the confidence to win any battle, or at the very least, escape unscathed.

therefore.

Almost immediately after Uchiha Koga finished giving his instructions and was about to discuss the personnel arrangements, this happened.

"Guyuan-san, I would like to apply to join the Tangquanshan base. Please add my name to the list of members!"

Shoji took the initiative and spoke directly to Uchiha Koga, who was seated at the head of the table.

at that moment.

Jiang Si immediately attracted the attention of all the clansmen present.

It can be said that since the clan meeting a few days ago, Shoji has completely entered the sight of everyone in the Uchiha clan. Every clan member is impressed by Shoji, not only because of his genius title - being able to awaken the Sharingan to the three-tomoe level at the age of 14 is also very rare in the Uchiha clan.

It was also because of another idea he put forward at the clan meeting.

This touched the hearts of each of these people.

In reality, the reason why so many members of the Uchiha clan are present on the front lines of the Land of Hot Springs is because of Shoji's suggestion. These clan members naturally pay more or less attention to Shoji.

There were well-intentioned glances, and there were malicious ones, but most of them were curious.

Those with good intentions felt that the commander was indeed considering the issue from the perspective of his clan.

Those with malicious intent felt that Shoji was unworthy of being a member of the Uchiha clan and lacked the pride of the Uchiha clan!

The curious person was simply very interested in why a 14-year-old boy like Shoji would have such thoughts, and even put them into action.

26. Tangquanshan Outpost

Despite these thoughts and actions.

In the eyes of these people.

They were still very naive and innocent.

However, having and not having are two different concepts. At least Uchiha Shisui, who is currently regarded by some members of the clan as the strongest member of the clan, has not shown qualities similar to those of Shoji.

Oh, and it's worth mentioning that this time, during the march to reinforce...

Zhi Shui was not on the list.

Although he himself really wanted to go to the front lines.

But not only Fugaku disagreed, Hiruzen Sarutobi also refused.

The Third Hokage hoped that Shisui could keep an eye on the Uchiha clan's situation in the ninja village, since this skirmish on the front lines, even if it wasn't a large-scale conflict, would last at least one or two years, and it wouldn't be surprising if it lasted three or four years.

Under this circumstance.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't let Shisui stay locked in the front line position forever.

The observations at Shoji's location were naturally handled by others. After leaving Konoha and moving to the front lines, Shoji seemed to have become more free and independent, but in reality, he was surrounded by Hiruzen Sarutobi's spies, especially certain members of the Anbu. If Shoji himself was careless, it would be difficult for him to discover their spying and surveillance.

I want to do something.

The general himself also needs to weigh the matter clearly.

Fortunately, even if Jiang Si didn't know these things, he was cautious by nature and would act carefully. His decision to volunteer to go to the 'Tangquanshan base' was a conclusion he reached after quickly considering all factors in that short time.

So.

It instantly attracted the attention of the surrounding tribesmen.

After a slight pause, Gu Yuan, sitting at the head of the table, shifted his gaze to Jiang Si below. Looking at his talented junior, Gu Yuan asked with a serious expression, "Are you sure you want to go to the Tangyuan Mountain stronghold, Jiang Si-kun?"

The staffing has only changed in number.

Specifically, who will go where?

The Third Hokage did not give a clear explanation.

Suzaku did not insist.

Because they understand very well that even in a calculated scheme, you have to leave some room for others. In any world and in any era, you have to follow the rules, unless your strength and power are so great that you can ignore all the rules.

His power overwhelms all living beings, that goes without saying.

otherwise.

Everyone should still follow some rules.

Therefore, Suzaku only instructed Kogahara to send a larger portion of the Uchiha forces to the Yusenyama base, without specifying who would be assigned to the task. The implication was that the Uchiha clan should make the arrangements themselves. Kogahara's initial idea was to send as many of the oldest members of the clan as possible, including himself, to the Yusenyama base.

Although the Uchiha clan is warlike, they believe that only real battles can hone the next generation.

But he is not an unwise person either.

Guyuan hopes that the youngest members of this group can be trained and tempered in a less dangerous area.

As a member of the same generation as Shisui, Tsukasa was able to awaken his Sharingan to the three-tomoe level at the age of 14, making him a true genius of his clan. Even though he had participated in the Third Shinobi World War, as far as Koga knew, he had not yet experienced a true life-or-death battle. This clash with Kumogakure seemed to be of a small scale, but Kumogakure is Kumogakure after all, and Koga already knew about the casualties at the Yuzumi Mountain stronghold.

He certainly didn't want a genius like Jiang Si to die there in battle.

However, if the CEO himself brings it up, that's a different story.

"Yes, Mr. Kohara, I am absolutely certain of this! Please do not doubt my resolve!!"

Shoji straightened his body, met Uchiha Koga's gaze, and calmly replied.

Gu Yuan gave Jiang Si a deep look and then slowly nodded: "Very good, then I will add you to the list of the Tangquanshan stronghold!"

It seems that he was also influenced by the general's initiative to volunteer.

Every Uchiha clan member thereafter volunteered to go to the Yusensan base.

The Uchiha clan is inherently warriors.

Thirsty for blood, belligerent!

They are never afraid of danger or even death.

It can be said that this is a kind of inheritance that is deeply rooted in the bones of a clan.

However, despite volunteering for the mission...

It's impossible for Guyuan to actually allow all of these nearly one hundred clansmen to go to the Tangquanshan stronghold; necessary precautions still cannot be abandoned.

Especially now, with tensions running high between clans and village leaders, and even among the major ninja clans, everything needs careful consideration and planning.

Not a very long period of time.

Guyuan selected the clansmen who needed to be sent to the Tangquanshan stronghold.

Including himself.

There were 37 people in total. Of the remaining people, only a dozen or so stayed at the border outposts and supply points of the Land of Fire, such as the outpost they were at at the moment. The rest were going to enter the Konoha outposts within the Land of Hot Springs.

It simply means that the risk level is not as high as that of the Tangquanshan outpost.

But in reality, they are also on the front lines.

They are vulnerable to attacks from the Cloud Ninja at any time. In the past three or four months, although the Tangquanshan stronghold suffered the most casualties, it does not mean that the defense pressure in other strongholds is not low. The easternmost coastal corridor stronghold was almost flattened by the Cloud Ninja just a month ago.

However, the Uchiha clan members assigned to the Land of Hot Springs base by Guyuan were all smiles, while those clan members left in the border area seemed to have a bitter and resentful look on their faces. From this point of view, the Uchiha clan is indeed very different from most of the ninja clans in Konoha. If you had to say, the Uchiha clan would be more suitable to wear the 'Kumogakure' headband as a Kumogakure ninja.

'warlike!'

That's a standard attribute for Cloud Ninja.