Uchiha Izuna and his group crossed the trap and headed towards the heart of Sunagakure.
Upon receiving the news, the scouts from Sunagakure immediately notified Sunagakure's Chiyo, which was stationed deep within the village.
This unit was led by Chiyo and Pakura, among others. Upon receiving the news, Chiyo sneered, "I told you long ago that this battle would be more of a loss than a victory. They've only fought a few small countries and plundered some wealth, yet they dare to declare war on Konoha."
"Then, Elder Chiyo, shall we still fight?" Pakura asked cautiously. She actually wanted to fight, after Rasa and they were at odds, and the Sunagakure Ninja on the mountain were innocent.
Chiyo frowned. "I understand what you're thinking—it's about the ninjas on the mountain. But if you make a move, it won't just be the mountain ninjas who will be wiped out."
"At that time, the 2,000 Sunagakure Ninja behind us will also be wiped out. Then, the Sunagakure will no longer be able to resist any external forces. Even Hanzo of the Land of Rain will take action and point his sword at the Sunagakure." Chiyo reasoned with her, appealing to both emotion and logic.
Pakura hesitated, but Chiyo winked at the scout, "Do you know who's leading the Konoha team?"
Having received the report, he said, "It's Uchiha Izuna."
Pakura trembled, then gritted her teeth and said, "Let's retreat, Granny. Leave one person behind to inform Rasa's thousand-strong ninja force here."
Pakura was unwilling and did not want to be enemies with Uchiha Izuna. One reason was that she couldn't beat him, and another reason was that she still remembered the scene when Uchiha Izuna saved her.
The young man was bright and cheerful, unrestrained and flamboyant.
Chiyo nodded. "Withdraw the troops! Leave the scouts behind, and Hayashi, you stay too, and protect the scouts."
Lin cupped his hands and said, "Yes, Mother!"
After everyone had evacuated, Lin looked at the scout and asked, "You know what to do, right?"
"Understood, sir!" After the scout finished speaking, Lin handed him a bag of gold. "Don't return to Sunagakure for now. Wait until the war is over before coming back."
"Yes!" The scout left after collecting the money, and Lin, seeing this, also ran towards Sunagakure.
They didn't intend to tell Rasa about this; instead, they planned to use this war to force Rasa to step down, then support Pakura to become the Fourth Kazekage and remove Rasa from the list!
And so, before Rasa's thousand-strong ninja army knew what was happening, Konoha's raiding force had already stormed in!
Obito Uchiha Hand Seals and mobilized his chakra. "Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"
Scorching flames erupted from his mouth. The ninja in front of him was taken aback and was about to use Water Release: Water Formation Wall to defend himself when another ninja prepared to release a signal flare.
When Namikaze Minato saw this, he used the Flying Thunder God Technique to first cut off the arm of the person who fired the signal flare, and then stabbed another ninja in the neck with Kunai.
After doing all this, Namikaze Minato once again Flying Thunder God Technique to return to the vicinity of Uchiha Izuna.
Obito Uchiha's Fire Release technique was completely unstoppable, burning like a pillar of fire towards Rasa's remaining troops camp and numerous ninjas!
In just one encounter, the army's camp was engulfed in flames, and countless Sunagakure Ninja screamed in terror.
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Fire the signal flare!"
"Damn it! Where are those two guards at the gate? Where are Chiyo's troops?!"
"I know, we've been betrayed!" One of Rasa's officers gritted his teeth, and he was 80% certain that it was that old Chiyo Chiyo's idea!
If it were Pakura, no matter how outrageous she was, she wouldn't have kept them in the dark about the enemy attack! It must be that wretched Chiyo hag Chiyo!
He planned to leave this place. As long as he was alive, he could always find a way to make a comeback. Once he returned to Sunagakure, he would expose the ugly deeds of Chiyo woman Chiyo!
But the next moment Uchiha Izuna appeared behind him, saying, "You're smart, but you've missed your chance."
He drew the Uchiha sword and pierced the officer's back from behind.
"Why, why! Aren't you from Konoha?!" The officer asked incredulously. Wouldn't Konoha be happier if Sunagakure became more chaotic?
"Well, I have no problem with you exposing Chiyo, but exposing Chiyo means that Pakura will be affected, and I just don't want to put her in a difficult position." Uchiha Izuna drew his sword.
The officer fell to the ground, Uchiha Izuna crushed his head with a single stomp to prevent future trouble.
After taking a deep breath Uchiha Izuna's voice echoed throughout the entire military camp, "Leave no one alive!"
The four thousand ninja soldiers' eyes hardened, and they all began their slaughter.
Uchiha Izuna didn't see the Chiyo unit mentioned in Rasa's sister-in-law's ear. In just a few seconds, he deduced what Chiyo had done, which suited him perfectly, allowing him to quickly storm the mountain and support his elder brother.
However, he also had to prevent anyone from escaping, otherwise even if Pakura hadn't been involved, as an elder, she wouldn't be able to wash away her sins.
Obito Uchiha Fire Release, switching back and forth with his sword. With a single strike, an enemy was beheaded, a truly impressive display of power.
Kakashi Hatake drew his White Fang, and with a flash of light, his Hatake Sword Style was so powerful that heads rolled off wherever the blade flew.
Nohara Rin, smiling, unleashed her Heavenly Foot of Pain and Mountain-Crushing Fist, blasting apart Sunagakure Ninja with a single punch, showcasing the aesthetics of violence.
Among the four thousand ninja troops, these three were the best, each of them having killed at least 50 people.
In just thirty minutes, they wiped out the entire 1,000-strong Sunagakure army.
The casualties were tallied as follows: 50 dead, 70 seriously wounded, and 100 slightly wounded.
The enemy was completely wiped out, with no survivors. Uchiha Izuna dispatched 300 men to bring back the seriously wounded ninjas along the same route, while the lightly wounded ninjas were treated by the medical ninjas present.
Nohara Rin was also among the medical personnel. With her Mystical Palm Technique and precise control over chakra, she quickly healed all 100 lightly injured ninjas in less than 10 minutes.
After resting for 20 minutes, they went up the mountain together, killing anyone they encountered without leaving any survivors.
Namikaze Minato used his Flying Thunder God Technique to take the lead, killing five or six ninjas. Seeing Rasa suppressing Uchiha, he hurriedly made his move.
After severing Rasa's right hand, which was the part used to perform ninjutsu, the rest is history.
Uchiha Kō's eyes lit up as he looked at the three children. "Not bad. You are the future of Konoha. If you have any questions about cultivation in the future, you can come to my house and find me. I will definitely teach you what I know."
The three boys' faces were flushed, especially Obito. Besides questions about training, he had many other things he wanted to ask, such as how to be a qualified Hokage.
Namikaze Minato chuckled. "Hurry up and thank the Lord Hokage! You're all stunned!"
"Oh? Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! Thank you Lord Hokage!" Obito Uchiha bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle, his face filled with excitement.
This is a unique honor for the new generation!
Kakashi Hatake inwardly excited, but his expression remained calm and composed. "Thank you, Lord Hokage."
Nohara Rin nodded. "Brother-in-law, I'll go see my sister with Obito and Kakashi!"
"Yes, welcome. I'm sure Tsunade will be very happy." Uchiha Kō smiled.
The three children looked excited. Seeing this, Uchiha Kō smiled and said, "Well then, Grandpa, let's start the negotiations."
Uchiha Izuna nodded. "That's right, we'll have to trouble you again. After all, even if we add everyone together, you're not the only one who knows how to talk."
This statement has a deeper meaning. During negotiations, Uchiha Kō always manages to strike at the heart of the problem, making the other party pay a heavy price.
Even Uchiha Izuna didn't have this ability. If there's anyone in Konoha who can rival him, I think it would be Orochimaru, since the two have something in common.
Shameless!
Yes, as long as you can make money, make a lot of money, what does face matter? Can you eat it? No!
Uchiha Kō laughed heartily, "Alright, since everyone has fought such a brilliant battle, I'll contribute my verbal skills a little."
"Minato, pass down the order: register all deceased ninjas and provide their families with resettlement allowances upon returning home! Ensure their families can live out their remaining years in peace. If I find out any officer, high or low, who dares to embezzle this money, don't blame me for showing no mercy."
"In addition, Shinnosuke went to compile a list of seriously injured people and demanded that Konoha Hospital treat them regardless of cost. If they can no longer be ninjas, they should be given lighter jobs and their benefits should be three times that of normal people. Any extra money should be covered by Konoha's finance department."
"Those with minor injuries will receive treatment to ensure a full recovery of their physical functions and will be given two years' worth of salary, to be distributed immediately upon their return to the village. If anyone dares to cause trouble here, Shinnosuke, whoever it is, beat them to death!"
"Yes!" Namikaze Minato and Sarutobi Shinnosuke quickly bowed and left the military camp to begin compiling the list. They knew that if this matter was not handled properly, Uchiha Kō would not go to the specific personnel below.
The two of them would be the first to be punished; conversely, if this matter is handled properly, they could advance further and have a smooth career.
Everything has two sides. Rewarding good deeds and punishing mistakes, with both rewards and punishments, can make people both respect and fear, admire and worry. And this is just the simplest way.
Uchiha Izuna was not surprised, after all, Uchiha Kō had demanded this since the Second World War: treat their own people well and be harsh on outsiders.
Rejecting corruption and promoting integrity, the key point is that although Uchiha Kō implemented these policies, he genuinely paid high salaries! He wasn't stingy; the salaries he offered were not only enough for officials to support their families, but they could even have a large portion left over.
If, under such circumstances, officials were still found to be corrupt and accepting bribes, then even the ninja clan chief would not dare to speak up for them, and might even take the initiative to bind them and send them to Uchiha Kō to beg for forgiveness.
There has only been one Hokage or leader like this since the time of the Ninshu, up to the present era of the Five Great Nations vying for power!
You should be grateful to be living under the rule of Uchiha Kō!
The way the three little ones looked at Uchiha Kō changed. One second they could be chatting and laughing with you, and the next second they could transform into a fierce tiger, unleashing the power of thunder and intimidating all the officials!
"Alright, Owl, don't be so serious, you're scaring the three kids!" Uchiha Izuna sighed.
Uchiha Kō, having just recovered from his shock, burst into laughter. "Sorry, sorry, Obito, Kakashi, Rin, I startled you. You are the future of Konoha, and also my Uchiha Kō -disciples. From now on, you must dedicate yourselves to serving the people and contributing to the village!"
"Obito, Kakashi, listen to my command!" Uchiha Kō laughed.
The two were stunned for a moment, then knelt down on one knee, "Obito / Kakashi is here!"
"Both of you possess the strength of a Jonin, and this operation resulted in the capture of ninjas, the acquisition of crucial intelligence, and the killing of over 50 individuals. Therefore, you are hereby exempted from the Jonin examination and directly promoted to Jonin. Upon returning to the village, you will receive your Jonin badges."
"Lord Hokage, Rin..." Obito Uchiha up, wanting to say something to Rin, who had also made a great contribution.
Rin, however, pressed down on Obito Uchiha's head and laughed, "Lord Hokage, Obito's head's all muddled, don't take it to heart! Being a Jonin is good enough!"
Uchiha Kō clicked his tongue twice. He had always thought that Obito was the one Rin liked, and now that he saw it, wasn't that right?
"Hehe, I understand, Nohara Rin, obey..."
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