Konoha Mobilizes

Most of the Hyuga Clan members came to see their clansmen off to fight against Hidden Mist Village. Some members of the Hyuga Main Family shouted to the branch family members who were going to the battlefield, "Good luck! Come back alive, and we'll upgrade you when you get back."

Among this group of a thousand people, more than fifty were members of the Hyuga Clan's branch family, led by the branch family's captain Hyuga Tokuma.

Seeing Tokuma Hyuga Hiashi had come to see him off, Tokuma said respectfully, "Master, I will definitely defeat the Kirigakure Ninja."

Hyuga Hiashi simply nodded and said softly, "You must follow the Fifth Hokage's orders and ensure victory in the war. When you return this time, I will promote you and allow you to become free individuals, leaving the Hyuga Clan."

The "upgrade" that Hyuga Hiashi mentioned meant agreeing that these branch family members could move out of the Hyuga Clan at their own discretion, and were also free to join any department in the village.

Most members of the Hyuga Branch Family would choose the Police Force, because it's a paradise for shady dealings and offers immense prestige.

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Tokuma nodded immediately and said gratefully, "Thank you, Master. I will carefully choose my path in life."

The Hyuga Branch Family ninjas all said with gratitude, "Thank you, clan head. We will definitely defeat the Kirigakure Ninjas and send these lazy bums back to the island!"

Tsume Inuzuka also brought a large group of clansmen to see off those going to the battlefield. The Inuzuka Clan only had about fifty members going to war, led by Inuzuka Daiei, a Standard Jonin.

Tsume Inuzuka said to Inuzuka Daiei with a serious expression, "Daiyu, do a good job! You must launch a fierce attack and send all these Kirigakure Ninjas back to their hometown!"

Inuzuka Daiei nodded directly, then said earnestly, "Don't worry, clan leader, I'll make sure all these Kirigakure Ninjas go home and eat salted fish."

The Aburame Clan dispatched over fifty members, all wearing identical sunglasses. These were the Aburame Clan's top fighters. Aburame Shibi said earnestly, "I implore you all, to bring honor to Konoha."

The members of the Aburame Clan were all concise and to the point, and they all shouted, "Leave it to us! We won't let those Kirigakure Ninjas invade Konoha's territory!"

The heads of the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans also brought their clan members to send their clan ninjas to the battlefield.

Because all three clans practice combination Ninjutsu, the number of ninjas they send out is roughly the same.

Just then, Qingcheng appeared with a music band. Yunye and the band members followed behind Qingcheng, all wanting to see the Fifth Hokage off.

The villagers who were seeing off the Konoha Jonin watched as the Fifth Hokage walked by, followed by a band of musicians.

All the villagers shouted with adoration, "Long live the Fifth Hokage! Long live Konoha! Konoha!"

When the villagers started shouting, all the staff and Police Force personnel maintaining order reacted, looking at the Fifth Hokage and shouting loudly, "Long live the Fifth Hokage Konoha!"

The voices of hundreds of thousands of people erupted, as loud as thunder. The deafening sound echoed throughout the entire gates of Konoha, circling overhead. Countless birds, hearing the noise, fled Konoha in droves.

Hearing this, Qingcheng knew that the people's will was with him, so he waved his hand again and said with a serious expression, "Fellow villagers, please be quiet."

Upon hearing the Fifth Hokage Fifth Hokage's words, all the villagers, staff, and department heads ceased their jubilation and looked at him with utmost respect.

Seeing that hundreds of thousands of people had quieted down, Qingcheng smiled and said, "Our Konoha will definitely win this war against Hidden Mist Village. Everyone in the village, please don't panic or worry about us. We'll be back in two months at most."

Upon hearing Qingcheng's words, all the villagers of Konoha sensed the Fifth Hokage's immense confidence. They all had complete faith in him, believing that his personal leadership would defeat the Fifth Hokage Hidden Mist Village back to the island.

Naruto looked at Qingcheng's right eye covered by a black eyepatch and then said to Sasuke, "Uchiha Sasuke, why do you think Brother Qingcheng wears an eyepatch? Is it because it makes him look cool?"

Sasuke, upon hearing Naruto's words, merely rolled his eyes and arrogantly replied, "What do you know? That's a secret of the Uchiha Clan. Underneath the eyepatch lies a powerful Dōjutsu."

Upon hearing this, Naruto looked puzzled, scratching his head and asking, "What do you mean by a powerful Dōjutsu?"

Sasuke hearing Naruto's words, Sasuke crossed his arms and said with a look of disdain, "What do you know? I've already told you, this is a secret of the Uchiha Clan."

Just as the two were arguing, Yamanaka Fu walked up to them and said with a serious expression, "You two, stop arguing. You were just fighting over there. Are you trying to ruin the Fifth Hokage's expedition? Have you two taken bribes from the Hidden Cloud Village and been causing trouble?"

Upon hearing this, Sasuke immediately revealed the Uchiha Clan Crest on his back and said with a serious expression, "I am from the Uchiha Clan."

Sasuke then pointed at Naruto and said seriously, "He must have taken bribes from the Hidden Cloud Village and has been causing trouble here. I suggest you arrest him and put him in the Police Force's jail so he can eat his fill."

Upon hearing this, Naruto pointed at the Fourth Hokage on the Hokage Rock and said with a serious expression, "I am the son of the Fourth Hokage. He is the spy from the Hidden Cloud Village, impersonating a member of the Uchiha Clan. Arrest him!"

Yamanaka Fu shouted again, "You two better behave yourselves and stop arguing here. The Fifth Hokage is leaving."

Naruto and Sasuke quickly realized what was happening, looked at the Fifth Hokage, waved his hand, and shouted, "Everyone, follow me! Let's charge straight for the enemy's lair!"

Then Qingcheng said to Kakashi, "I'm entrusting everything in the village to you."

Kakashi nodded directly and said with a serious expression, "I understand, Fifth Hokage. I will keep the village running."

Qingcheng immediately set off, leading over a thousand ninjas, and like lightning, ran directly towards the coastline of the Land of Fire.

Upon seeing Qingcheng depart, Yunye and the others immediately shouted, "The Konoha Battle Song has begun!" Then, all the members of the music ensemble began to strike their instruments, and the air filled with the sounds of "dong dong, dong dong dong dong, dong dong dong dong, doo doo doo,"

The entire village of Konoha raised their right hands and shouted, "Long live the Fifth Hokage! Long live Konoha! Konoha!"

Sakura looked at her mother, who then handed her a fan sign that read "The Fifth Hokage will win!" Sakura exclaimed in surprise, "Mom, why didn't you give me this sooner? Now that the Fifth Hokage is gone, I can't see him even if I hold up Fifth Hokage!"

Seeing Sakura's confusion, Sakura's Mother smiled and said, "I'm telling you to bring this home. It's a versatile asset; you can use it anytime. If you frequently support the Fifth Hokage, you might become an outstanding Konoha this year."

Sakura nodded again, looking embarrassed, and said, "But you're already so old, isn't it inappropriate for you to want to become Elite Jonin of Konoha?"

Sakura's Mother shook her head directly and said with a serious face, "Sakura! I'm going to get that Uchiha Clan Enhancement Vaccine for you. It's the most powerful thing. One shot and anyone can become a Jonin."

Sakura's Mother said awkwardly, "Your father and I are commoners, we simply don't have any resources for you. Everything you've learned has come from the Ninja Academy. I'd like to apply for something for you."

Sakura looked embarrassed and said, "Waaah, but we're too ordinary, we never have a chance to become outstanding villagers."

Seeing Sakura's lack of confidence, Sakura's Mother said seriously, "All of that? We need to visit the Uchiha Clan often. Maybe one day you'll catch the Fifth Hokage's eye, and he'll promote you."

Sakura lowered her head shyly upon hearing her mother's words and said awkwardly, "The Fifth Hokage has so many wives, and every woman is so beautiful. I can't even catch his eye. Even the outstanding Ino doesn't stand a chance."

Hearing Sakura's words, Sakura's Mother sighed helplessly and said, "Don't be afraid, we must believe in ourselves."