"Then let them come at us with everything they've got."
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled dismissively.
He knew the Revolutionary Army wouldn't let the matter rest. They had lost quite a few Teigu Users, but they still had considerable strength.
That was why Sarutobi Hiruzen had no intention of dragging things out with the Revolutionary Army. Instead, he meant to force them to stake everything at once.
Otherwise, once Sarutobi Hiruzen truly took control of the court, he could start appointing capable officials to positions across the Empire.
By then, the Revolutionary Army's sudden attacks would become few and far between.
"A bunch of halfhearted revolutionaries. What kind of waves could they possibly make..."
Having lived through his previous life, Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally understood the importance of distinguishing between class enemies and allies.
The Revolutionary Army called itself a revolutionary force, but its makeup was far from revolutionary. Its leadership consisted mostly of losers in the Empire's power struggles and radical reformists, and it had supporters in the court as well.
At its core, it was still made up of nobles and officials who didn't value the lives of ordinary people.
That much was clear from its alliance with foreign tribes to attack the Empire. The Revolutionary Army was far too prone to compromise to ever mobilize the masses.
Besides, in this world, strength ultimately decided everything. One or two Teigu Users might not be enough to turn the tide of a war.
But if Sarutobi Hiruzen got serious, he could turn the Empire's soldiers into perfect weapons—or put his Ninja skills to use and assassinate the enemy leadership.
The war would be over in no time.
For now, Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted the Revolutionary Army to start a war all at once, drawing out every enemy hidden within the Empire.
"Halfhearted revolutionaries..."