Lapdog Uchiha

Konoha.

News that Princess Tsunade of the Land of Fire had taken a lapdog, and it was from the Uchiha, spread through Konoha like a hurricane.

Discussions erupted, and more importantly, the Uchiha Clan stepped into the spotlight.

Although Uchiha Yoru's actions were considered disgraceful by the Uchiha Clan, they also yielded benefits by sending a clear signal.

Tsunade's identity was no simple matter, and this seemed to tell the outside world that the relationship between the Senju and the Uchiha was easing.

As a result, many clans within the village began to reach out to the Uchiha.

The Uchiha's isolation wasn't solely due to their arrogance; it was also because of what they had done. The Uchiha had to bear responsibility for the First Hokage's death!

Uchiha Setsuna had even rebelled during the Second Generation's reign!

Where did these people get the nerve to touch the Uchiha, such a sensitive topic? Everyone feared committing a taboo.

But things were different now. Even if Princess Tsunade was truly keeping a lapdog, she didn't need to flaunt it so openly. No one among the major clans was foolish.

It was clearly intentional. Families with good relationships with the Senju Clan naturally understood and began to engage with the Uchiha.

Uchiha Clan Compound.

"Yoru, the clan will not forget your sacrifice and dedication to the family!"

Uchiha Fugaku's expression was noticeably good, and he smiled as he looked at Uchiha Yoru.

"Yoru, do you know? The clan has already contacted the Aburame Clan. A forest in the village's outskirts has been given to the Aburame Clan..."

Hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, Uchiha Yoru's eye twitched, and a wave of speechlessness washed over him.

It felt as if he had sold his body to support the clan.

"Captain Fugaku, this is all for the sake of restoring the Uchiha's glory!"

Despite his inner disdain, Uchiha Yoru put on a solemn expression and spoke with conviction, appearing as if he would sacrifice anything for the clan.

Uchiha Yoru's words brought Uchiha Fugaku back from his excitement. Seeing his demeanor, Fugaku felt a pang of awkwardness.

This matter was indeed significant for the clan, marking a good start.

However, for Uchiha Yoru, it was not a good thing!

"Yoru!"

Uchiha Fugaku hesitated, wanting to offer some comfort, but unsure how to proceed. He then awkwardly changed the subject.

"Yoru, the situation on the front lines isn't good. There are signs of ninja legions moving in the direction of Iwagakure. The village has decided to deploy ninja legions to garrison the Land of Grass..."

The Land of Grass is situated between the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth, and it borders the Land of Rain.

From a geographical perspective, with Iwagakure making moves, the village was taking precautions against any unexpected events. If war were to break out, the battlefield would be on the soil of the Land of Grass.

This was the principle of small countries disappearing when great nations wage war.

"Is war about to begin!"

Upon hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, Uchiha Yoru's expression turned solemn.

This was a real shinobi world. The information recorded in the Naruto chronicles was too scarce, especially regarding the three great ninja wars, with only fragmented data available.

Therefore, he could only infer from limited, scattered intelligence.

Seeing Uchiha Yoru's solemn expression, Uchiha Fugaku mistook it for worry about the war and couldn't help but offer comfort:

"Yoru, the real battlefield is in the Land of Rain. In the Land of Grass, it will at most be a discreet, tacit conflict between the great nations. After all, the ninja legions this time are no ordinary force."

Under Uchiha Yoru's suspicious gaze, Uchiha Fugaku said gravely:

"The commanders on the front lines this time are Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru. Among the ninja legions mobilized from the village are members of the Hyuga... Nara..."

Hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, Uchiha Yoru suddenly understood. It was a "gilding" growth squad.

The various clans of Konoha's current generation needed to mature, and the front-line war in the Land of Grass provided a relatively more favorable situation for this generation.

"So that's how it is."

Upon hearing the identities of these members, Uchiha Yoru finally understood.

Wait!

The Land of Grass was a defense against Iwagakure!

Suddenly realizing something, Uchiha Yoru frowned and said solemnly, "Captain Fugaku, I understand placing the battlefield in the Land of Grass for the two nations, but what about the ninja legions you mentioned being reinforced by Iwagakure on the front line?"

"According to intelligence, Iwagakure has only dispatched a little over five hundred ninja legions to the border of the Land of Grass this time. The numbers aren't significant, especially since the Land of Rain is considered more worthy of attention, being a small country as well!"

When great nations go to war, they first drag small countries into it. If you don't comply, they'll take advantage of the situation, and before you know it, that small country is gone.

"Yoru, I will personally lead the team this time."

Uchiha Fugaku's statement implied that the second generation members from the major clans would be present in the ninja legions stationed at the border of the Land of Grass.

And he, due to the matter with Tsunade, was considered an important candidate for gaining experience and "gilding" his resume within the clan.

"The enemy this time is the Stone Ninja!"

In the original work, during the Second Great Ninja War, the Sannin were surrounded by a large number of Stone Ninjas. If not for timely rescue, Jiraiya, who was heavily injured among the Sannin, would certainly have died.

Moreover, the environment at that time was not within the Land of Rain at all!

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru was secretly alarmed. It seemed this "gilding" mission was dangerous.

War was not as simple as just ending in the Land of Rain. The struggles between great nations could see them fighting fiercely one moment and acting as if nothing happened the next.

"Captain Fugaku, when do we depart this time?"

"Three days from now, gather outside the village. The clan will equip you with the corresponding war materials and gear this time."

Uchiha Fugaku had come to find him today not only to notify him of this mission but also to convey the clan's importance to him.

How could he not understand the implied meaning? Having awakened his one-tomoe Sharingan, the clan would directly provide him with the resources for a two-tomoe or even three-tomoe Sharingan.

But at this moment, Uchiha Yoru was speechless.

"Understood. I will be prepared."

Uchiha Yoru nodded solemnly. War! He had already experienced the cruelty of the Shinobi World war behind the scenes on the battlefield in the Land of Rain.

He suspected he would have to face even more brutal warfare this time.

After Uchiha Fugaku left, Uchiha Yoru, standing outside his home, looked at the glorious Hokage Rock of the village, his eyes narrowing.

"Unknown dangers. This feeling of not being able to control one's life is simply awful, especially when I'm on the defensive!"

"But being passively beaten is not my style. So, to turn this into an active situation, since my strength cannot be rapidly improved for now, I can only rely on external forces!"

As he thought of this, Uchiha Yoru slowly turned his head and looked in a certain direction within the clan compound, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips.

"Elder Setsuna, Clan Head, I am the bridge between the clan and the village's trust. You will need to do your best to protect me."

When you do not have enough power to lead and drive this world, you must learn to integrate into it and use all available forces to strengthen yourself.