Hokage and Fugaku, the Uchiha Return to the Battlefield (6/10)

Konoha Prison, death row.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, carrying a Kusagakure who looked like a dead dog, chatted casually with Uchiha Fugaku: "Fugaku, you guys did a good job."

"According to Sakumo, the cooperation with the Patrol Force and the Anbu was excellent; they managed to trap all the Kusagakure outside the village, leaving none behind—"

Uchiha Fugaku gave an embarrassed smile, "These are trivial matters, things we should do, not worth your fuss about—"

They are from the Uchiha Clan!

Fighting on the battlefield is what they should be doing.

Patrolling the village was already a waste of talent, and now with the addition of Patrol Force and the strengthened Anbu, the Konoha Military Police Force is practically becoming a sinecure.

I brew tea every day and drink it all day long.

Other Ninja Clan might be able to accept it, but the restless genes in the Uchiha Clan's bloodline made them always unwilling to be confined to a village.

Even if it's not about killing people, just going out for a run and having some fun would be fine, right? Of course, killing people would be the best option.

"What, you have a request?" Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile, "Just say what you want! We're all from the same village, there's nothing we can't say."

"I just wanted to tell the Lord Third that the Konoha Police Force can also go to the battlefield—" Fugaku hesitated for a moment, but still brought it up with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Uchiha Isshin had actually told him not to say such things.

The fundamental principle of not allowing the Uchiha Konoha Military Police Force to participate in combat was established by Senju Tobirama.

Unless it reaches the point where No-Man in Konoha can take over, Hiruzen Sarutobi will not rashly change it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Third Hokage and a student of Senju Tobirama.

How could one possibly jeopardize their own teacher's core initiatives?

But Uchiha Fugaku had a different idea.

He felt that Hiruzen Sarutobi was different from what Isshin said; he was actually a very kind-hearted Hokage.

The so-called principle is to judge actions, not intentions.

Regardless of whether it was intended to split the Uchiha, Hiruzen Sarutobi did take care of some Uchiha who couldn't go to the front lines, allowing them to regain their dignity and sense of purpose.

Fugaku still remembers.

When Uncle Hono, also known as Uchiha Hono, as a squad leader in the Patrol Force, captured Kusagakure, the proud expression on his face...

This was something he hadn't shown during the many years he had been unemployed.

Therefore, if Hiruzen Sarutobi truly considered the Uchiha Clan as his own, wouldn't he have considered the plight of the aging Uchiha and the predicament of the Konoha Police Force?

This was also a test by Uchiha Fugaku against Hiruzen Sarutobi.

If he refuses, then perhaps it really is as Uchiha Isshin said: he just wants to split the Uchiha.

"Go to the battlefield?" Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded thoughtfully, but did not continue.

He seemed to be thinking about something.

Fugaku's heart sank slightly.

Is it really as Clan Leader Isshin said?

The moment this topic is brought up, Hiruzen Sarutobi will definitely deflect it and unleash a Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms attack.

Just as Uchiha Fugaku was showing slight disappointment.

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly said, "No problem, Fugaku."

"You're also one of the Konoha Committee Member, so I'm letting you know in advance."

"In the near future, Konoha will be conducting a special military operation. The personnel required are elite soldiers, and the operation must not excessively disrupt the village's daily security."

"Is the Konoha Police Force having any difficulties?"

Uchiha Fugaku was taken aback, then instinctively replied, "No problem, Lord Hokage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi patted him on the shoulder. "Alright, I look forward to seeing how the Uchiha Clan performs!"

It was only after Hiruzen Sarutobi left that Fugaku slowly came to his senses.

The Third wasn't trying to find excuses, but was seriously considering the situation.

They even gave a definite answer!

Furthermore, what does it mean to "list yourself as Konoha Committee Member"?

That's so embarrassing!

Uchiha Fugaku scratched his head, but couldn't help but grin.

As a father, he naturally hoped his son could grow up in a peaceful environment.

Therefore, at this moment, he naturally hoped that the relationship between the Uchiha and the Konoha High Command could be eased.

Becoming Konoha Committee Member is naturally an even greater honor.

There was considerable discussion about this matter within the Uchiha Clan, with everyone debating who would be elected to the council and whether anyone from the clan would be able to secure a seat.

Unexpectedly, Sarutobi —no, the Lord Third— actually gave it to him, and to him no less!

I wonder if there are any other people?

"If the Lord Third only gave it to me, that wouldn't be right, but who can say for sure?"

"In short, I agree that the Uchiha Clan will go to the battlefield. I need to report to Clan Leader Isshin as soon as possible—" Uchiha Fugaku strode out of the death row cell. As he walked, he noticed that a Kusa-nin seemed to move and let out a painful groan.

"Hmph, if the Analysis Division hadn't been operating at their limit, I would have killed you scum by now!" Uchiha Fugaku suddenly had Three-Tomoe appear in his eyes and cast a Genjutsu on the Kusa-nin.

He knew perfectly well that these Kusa-nin had even set their sights on the Uchiha!

The most despicable thing is that they dare not attack the Uchiha with Sharingan, but only dare to kidnap the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled.

And Uchiha Fugaku also felt a trace of emotion in his heart.

The Patrol Force wasn't established solely to target the Uchiha Clan.

The amount of information that each Kusa-nin can extract is actually limited.

If it weren't for the combined efforts of the Patrol Force, the Anbu, and the Military Police Force, who systematically captured an elite Kusagakure Squad, they wouldn't have been able to gather so much intelligence about Kusagakure.

"The Lord Third is also very angry—"

"He personally interrogated the Kusa-nin instead of sending the Anbu to arrest him; he's a man of principle!" Uchiha Fugaku thought to himself.

And 100 meters underground from the basement of Hokage Rock.

Inside Senju Tobirama's secret Laboratory.

Hiruzen Sarutobi carried the unconscious Kusa-nin, along with Hiruko and Orochimaru's research findings, and Kakuzu's exquisite Earth Grudge Fear.

The complex Sealing Jutsu was broken, and we entered this place.

The conversation with Fugaku was also part of the preparations for Senju Tobirama's resurrection.

Uchiha Isshin was considered a somewhat troublesome opponent by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

If Senju Tobirama was brought back entirely by the Konoha High Command...

There was a slight possibility that he might become suspicious, although Hiruzen Sarutobi believed in Teacher Tobirama's abilities and thought that outsmarting him wouldn't be a problem.

But if you're going to do something, you should do it to the best of your ability.

Having the Uchiha Clan participate in the discovery of Teacher Tobirama would be irrefutable proof!

And considering all this, it's actually a subtle way of telling Senju Tobirama that he has been the Hokage for over twenty years.

I manage everything in Konoha very well; I can do some things that you couldn't do before.

Although you are my teacher, the Hokage of Konoha--

It's my turn now!