Pirates: I will first max out the domineering color if I am not dead

Sarutobi Hiruzen got straight to the point.

"I have discussed this with Fugaku before, but now that you are back."

"This time, you will be responsible for leading the Akatsuki squad to fight the enemy in the northwest corner."

Xia Le listened quietly and finally nodded.

The start of the Third Ninja World War was inevitable. No matter how many internal conflicts there were in the village on a normal day, at this time, everyone would focus on solving the external enemies first.

After leaving the Hokage's office.

When Xia Le returned to the Uchiha clan's territory, he quickly summoned Fugaku and the people of the current Akatsuki team.

"Time is urgent, no time to waste!"

"Everyone, check your equipment and get ready to go!"

Fugaku nodded.

Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan were a little nervous.

War is not a good thing for anyone. Especially for the three of them, it has a special meaning.

That afternoon.

Xia Le and Fugaku, wearing simple armor, led the Akatsuki team into the Konoha Forest and headed towards the northwest corner.

For a moment, the atmosphere was tense and war was about to break out.

Chapter 486 Five-Man Team

The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves and falls on the ground, leaving mottled shadows.

The birds flapped their wings and flew up from the branches, and the chirping insects suddenly stopped chirping.

"Shhhhh!"

Several figures flashed quickly through the dense forest. The branches trembled slightly, and then returned to calm again.

"Our mission in this operation is to stop the invasion of Iwagakure in the northwest corner."

"Unlike the last war, this time Konoha will be facing a multi-front war."

"The situation on the battlefield is very complicated now."

Fugaku whispered.

Xia Le nodded slightly, his face looking very relaxed.

According to the original plot, Konoha actually suffered heavy losses in the Third Ninja World War and lost many outstanding ninjas, including the death of Might Guy.

But at the same time, Minato Namikaze, the Golden Flash of Konoha, also performed outstandingly in this battle, made great achievements, and his reputation soared.

The Iwagakure ninjas in the northwest corner are not very influential among the Konoha high-level officials, so they are not the frontal battlefield.

The real battlefield should be the area where Minato Namikaze faces Raiin, adjacent to the Kanmushi Bridge.

Even Orochimaru was arranged to face Sunagakure, and it was obvious that his position had been determined at the beginning of the battle.

"Here in Iwagakure Village, the leader is the dead man in the east."

"Right now, there are only troops stationed in the northwest fringe area, and no major actions have been taken."

"Our goal is to keep an eye on this group of people and prevent them from launching a sudden attack."

Fugaku said slowly.

Before they came, the village had already issued combat orders. The Akatsuki detachment led by the Uchiha clan had a mission that was neither easy nor difficult.

"Are you sure?"

Xia Le asked.

Hearing this, Fugaku turned his head and glanced behind him.

Nagato, Yahiko, Konan, Shisui, and the other Uchiha people had no expression on their faces.

"We Uchiha are now full of talented people!"

Fugaku said with a smile but did not answer the question.

"hehe!"

But Xia Le understood what he meant.

The Iwagakure line is not important, so the Uchiha clan will not be under much pressure. In this war, their goal is more like training the young people behind them.

It can be felt that Nagato and others are very nervous.

For veteran ninjas like Xia Le and Fugaku, war may have become insignificant to them, but for them, it is a great terror that they have never faced before.

"Is it too early for Itachi to go to the battlefield at this age?"

Xia Le narrowed his eyes and glanced at a young figure beside him.

"In this world, the sooner he gets in touch with the real side, the better it might be for him."

Fugaku said in a deep voice.

The young Itachi followed Fugaku closely, his face nervous, and one could even see his hands shaking.

Obviously, the battlefield has a different meaning for such a young child.

"is it?"

Xia Le was noncommittal.

"Itachi, from now on, you follow behind me."

Hearing these words, Itachi was stunned at first, then he said without hesitation: "Yes, teacher!"

Nagato and the other two looked at Itachi with pity in their eyes and sighed in their hearts.

Going to the battlefield at such a young age reminded them of when they met their teacher, they were about the same age as Itachi.

After a long journey of one day and one night, Xia Le and others finally arrived at the garrison camp on the northwest line.

"This war will be led by Fugaku."

"I will be responsible for roaming support!"

Xia Le said aloud.

Fugaku and everyone else were stunned, then nodded, and no one objected.

This team consists basically of Akatsuki's elite members. Although they are few in number, they are extremely powerful. It can be said that they are almost the backbone of the Uchiha clan.

Leaping down from the branch, Fugaku went forward first to meet with the Konoha defense forces stationed there.

Xia Le and others started to set up tents on their own and got busy.

"Chief Fugaku, I didn't expect the village to send you here."

After seeing Fugaku and Xia Le and his group, Mimura Yejuan, who was in charge of the defense team, immediately breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face.

The defenders on the northwest front were actually few in number and of low quality.

Mimura Yejuan, who had previously served as the commander of this defense, had been under a lot of pressure, fearing that Iwagakure would launch a sudden attack.

Then, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to hold on.

But things were different when the Akatsuki team led by the Uchiha clan arrived.

"Ye Juan, we are also following the orders of the Hokage-sama."

Fugaku said with a smile.

"We feel relieved that you and Elder Xia Le are here!"

Mimura Yemaki said with a smile.

Once the pressure in his heart was gone, he felt more energetic.

"We still have to be cautious. Iwagakure is not easy to deal with."

Fugaku Road.

"Yes!"

“Thank you for your hard work on the journey!”

Mimura Yemaki said with a smile.

The two men quickly entered the central tent to discuss the details of the battle.

And Xia Le's side.

"Teacher, is our mission this time just defense?"

Yahiko asked curiously.

"The battlefield situation changes rapidly, so no one can predict how it will develop in the future."

"But for now, the war has just begun, and our main task is indeed defense."

After a pause, Xia Le looked at the few people again and said.

"You must remember one thing, strictly obey the orders of your superiors!"

"in addition!"

Nagato's three companions, Itachi, and Shisui all looked at him.

"When you encounter a desperate situation that you cannot face, the priority is to save your own life!"

"Remember, only when you are alive can you have hope!"

Xia Le's words startled everyone, especially Itachi, whose eyes sparkled with light.

Because, in the teachings we receive in our daily lives, everyone is conveying to them that the mission is above everything else, and if necessary, one can sacrifice one's life.

Xia Le didn't explain much.

In reality, war is just a need for some of the upper classes in this world to reconcile conflicts of interest. The only ones who died were the thousands of ninjas at the bottom, who were redistributing the benefits.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why, after the Second Ninja World War, no one had entered or occupied Konoha and the surrounding ninja villages.

On the contrary, the continuous influx of rebellious ninjas has made this country a lawless place, with violent and bloody incidents occurring every day.

More importantly, Xia Le knew very well that the battlefield of Konoha had become a gilded battlefield under the deliberate guidance of some people.

Although the matter was done very covertly, someone with a keen eye could easily detect it.

I can only say one thing, war is not pure!

Nagato and the others seemed to recall the scenes from their childhood, their faces turned somewhat ugly, and they fell silent.

"Elder Xia Le!"

"Have we been exiled in this war?"

Suddenly, Shisui beside him asked in a trembling voice.

Xia Le was startled, then turned his head to look.

"Why do you think so?"

He laughed and then asked.

Shisui hesitated for a moment, but soon spoke up, "There have been a lot of rumors within the family lately."

"Elder Shana even said so."

At this point, another Uchiha clan jonin on the side suddenly shouted: "Shisui!"

A flash of hesitation appeared on Shisui's face, and he finally fell silent.

"You said it too, these are just rumors, Shisui!"

"Even if Elder Shanda said something impulsive, his heart is still for the good of the family."

Xia Le smiled slightly and reached out to pat Shisui's shoulder.

"But the conflict between the family and the village is getting deeper and deeper. Even I can see clearly what's going on."