Uchiha Kin Made a Decision That Went Against His Ancestors

The Root operative received their mission and exited. Minato Namikaze scanned the crowd again and said, "Uchiha Kin will be in charge of the interception unit. Does anyone object?" Originally, Minato had favored a High Ninja named Dai.

Dai had performed exceptionally in the current war, sustaining multiple injuries and possessing extensive experience, making him the ideal candidate for leadership.

However, Uchiha Kin's recent performance had made him change his mind...

Dai might be capable of commanding conventional battles.

But in such a perilous, complex, and difficult environment, where the enemy was clearly stronger than them, perhaps only Uchiha Kin could break the deadlock. Uchiha Kin was clearly a more suitable leader than Dai. He asked for everyone's opinion instead of making a unilateral decision because this would be their battlefield.

"Agreed!" Yakushi Nonō was the first to voice her approval, followed by another High Ninja, and then Dai also expressed his agreement.

Uchiha Kin pursed his lips. "I will definitely lead everyone to complete this mission successfully. Please trust me!"

One person said, "Lord Kin has always been a trustworthy person. It is our honor to follow Lord Kin."

Uchiha Kin nodded, giving a "Mm."

This was precisely him deliberately letting Minato see his contemplation, his unhesitating analysis of the situation, and his intention to showcase himself!

If it was possible, he had to seize the upcoming "destiny" with his own hands. And to grasp this sliver of destiny, he had to become the commander—those who are commanded have no control over their life or death and can only choose to obey.

Minato Namikaze looked at Danzo again. "Elder Danzo." He was about to continue when Danzo interrupted him.

Danzo raised his only hand, stopping Minato Namikaze, his face filled with righteous indignation. "I apologize, but I cannot participate in the western front operations. I must immediately lead my men to the eastern front, where I am needed more!"

He paused and added, "Actually, I came to the western front because the Akatsuki organization's activities on the battlefield were affecting Konoha.

"I should have left when this matter was resolved. The eastern front..." He put on a look of helplessness.

He vividly portrayed the helplessness of "Your loyal subjects were eager to fight to the death, but the imperial decree forbade it."

Minato Namikaze could only change his words to, "Then, Elder Danzo, please take care."

"I shall take my leave!" Danzo didn't linger for a moment longer, fearing he wouldn't be able to leave if he stayed even a few more minutes.

"Everyone, go make your preparations," Minato Namikaze said to the group before also departing to brief his own team: Kakashi, Obito, and Nohara Rin.

The remaining individuals looked to Uchiha Kin. Uchiha Kin said, "Mission: Nonō, Dai, Qingshan Yi, the three of you, choose freely. Within the shortest possible time, give me the information on the hospital personnel, including medical staff and the wounded.

"First, emphasize their ninjutsu specialties, second, emphasize their chakra levels. Ignore everything else. The sooner, the better..."

As the commander of this unit, Uchiha Kin's first task was to "know himself"—how many cards he had to play, what abilities his ninjas possessed. Only by understanding these clearly could he know how to fight.

If they knew nothing, wouldn't everyone just throw shuriken and kunai like "one, two, three," which would be no different from sending them to their deaths?

Soon, the three submitted their investigation data.

Including Uchiha Kin and Yakushi Nonō, there were a total of seven medical personnel. There were 312 lightly and severely wounded soldiers. The vast majority knew only the Three Basic Techniques, with the rest knowing only taijutsu, kunai, and shuriken throwing skills.

One person knew Wind Release, one Uchiha with a single tomoe Sharingan, one Uchiha with ordinary eyes...

One Uchiha without awakened eyes, one person who knew Fire Style...

"The Rock Ninja Village people all have Earth Style, like Hardening Jutsu, Earth Flow Wall, Earth Release: Subterranean Voyage, Earth Release: Updraft, and so on. How is it that Konoha only has the Three Basic Techniques, the Three Basic Techniques, the Three Basic Techniques?"

"Is this reasonable? Did the Third Hokage hoard all those ninjutsu from the Forbidden Scroll in his little dark room?" Uchiha Kin grumbled inwardly, the current situation adding to his resentment.

If the people in the data each possessed a unique ninjutsu skill, the interception battle would undoubtedly be much easier.

But now...

Uchiha Kin took a deep breath. "Damn it, am I supposed to throw shuriken like 'one, two, three'? Is this a joke?"

He put down the data and summoned Nonō, Dai, and Qingshan Yi, ordering them to gather their teams. Uchiha Kin stood at the front of the formation. "The great battle is imminent, and we are about to face a battle with a nine out of ten chance of death. All of you here should be mature ninja.

"The battlefield is always a place that can mature one quickly. Therefore, I believe that a mature ninja can easily learn a small ninjutsu.

"Next, I will teach you a ninjutsu. Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique. This is a C-rank ninjutsu that allows you to continuously spit out flames from your mouth. You all--"

"Uchiha Kin, what are you doing? How can you pass down the clan's ninjutsu to outsiders?" the Uchiha with only one tomoe Sharingan shouted, completely incredulous at Uchiha Kin's decision.

Uchiha Kin glanced at him and sneered, "Foolish. What's the point of guarding ninjutsu when you're dead? Besides, Fire Style? Is it a clan ninjutsu?" As if the Sarutobi clan didn't know Fire Style, or as if Sarutobi Konohamaru didn't know Fire Style?

He ignored the Uchiha and began to explain in detail the principles and release methods of the Phoenix Sage Fire Technique.

The three Uchiha who were familiar with this ninjutsu widened their eyes in disbelief... Uchiha Kin's explanation differed significantly from what they knew, with seemingly more details that suddenly enlightened them.

"So, this is how Phoenix Sage Fire is done. No wonder I could never practice it well!" They didn't doubt Uchiha Kin's ninjutsu talent.

A person who could develop a unique Nerve Secret Technique at such a young age was undoubtedly a genius.

Uchiha Kin just couldn't activate his Sharingan.

But the more this was the case, the more complex the feelings of the Uchiha people, especially those with three tomoe and those recorded in the clan registry, became. This dazzling talent made them increasingly regretful, increasingly conspicuous, and increasingly displeasing to the eye.

Uchiha Kin said, "We don't have much time left. Show your potential as mature ninja. This battle will be mine!"

"It will be mine!" a group of wounded soldiers shouted.

On the other side, Minato was also briefing his three students. "During the mission, Kakashi will be in charge. Obito, especially you, don't act recklessly. This deep penetration behind enemy lines is very dangerous. Kannagi Bridge is a key point of defense for the Rock Ninja."