The Chosen Four

Facing Tsunade's more-than-obvious gaze, Uchiha Chen naturally knew what she meant.

He had no intention of keeping her confined within Konoha.

After all, with her current strength, there was no need to worry about any danger.

"Good. Since all of you are interested in this war, I hereby announce—"

"Wait, Lord Hokage! Uchiha Fugaku greets you."

"Fugaku, you returned at just the right time!"

Facing the hurriedly arriving Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Chen could tell what he wanted just by looking at his expression.

"Looks like you also want to lead an army and contribute to Konoha's glory."

"That's right, Lord Hokage!"

Uchiha Fugaku solemnly bowed to the man above him. "How could the Uchiha clan be absent from something that can make us famous throughout the ninja world?"

"Please, Lord Hokage, grant me an opportunity to contribute to the village as well."

Seeing this, Uchiha Chen spoke approvingly.

"Very good. Since you've asked, Fugaku, how could I refuse you?"

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Uchiha Fugaku, heed my command!"

"We are here!"

In such a formal setting, all four wore solemn expressions as they awaited their orders.

The other ninja also watched this scene with grave expressions.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi is hereby ordered to lead one thousand ninja, with personnel at his own discretion. In three days, depart for the Land of Earth battlefield and engage the Rock Ninja."

"Tsunade is hereby ordered to lead one thousand ninja, with personnel at her own discretion. In three days, depart for the Land of Wind battlefield and engage the Sand Ninja."

"Jiraiya is hereby ordered to lead one thousand ninja, with personnel at his own discretion. In three days, depart for the Land of Lightning battlefield and engage the Cloud Ninja."

"Uchiha Fugaku is hereby ordered to lead one thousand ninja, with personnel at