"Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Itachi, heed my order!" Uchiha Izuna swept his gaze over the three.
"Present!" x3 The three clasped their hands in salute.
"Each of you will lead one hundred Uchiha jonin and guard every route leading into Konoha from the outside world. During the coup d'état, make sure no one takes the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on Konoha and cause casualties!" Uchiha Izuna commanded with a wave of his hand.
"Yes, sir!" x3
Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Itachi, and Uchiha Shisui withdrew to change into their gear. Their task was far from easy—these three hundred Uchiha jonin were everything they had.
They were to be used to fend off external enemies. If none came, all would be well. But if they did, they would certainly suffer heavy losses.
Still, for that position, it was worth it!
Shikaku Nara suddenly spoke up. "Leader! Each of the Ino-Shika-Cho clans is willing to send one hundred and fifty jonin, committing the full strength of our clans to help you protect the village!"
Shikaku Nara understood that this was the time to place his bet. If he did not bet now, was he supposed to wait until Uchiha Izuna soared to greatness?
Adding flowers to brocade could never compare to offering charcoal in a snowstorm!
He was gambling on Uchiha Izuna ascending to the supreme position of Hokage! If they succeeded, the three Ino-Shika-Cho clans would rise to glory. If they failed, then they would perish together!
This Konoha was no longer the Konoha ruled by the First and Second. Wolves circled outside, coveting Konoha's gold, silver, food, and buildings, while politicians within drank blood and ate flesh, bringing disaster upon the village.
Even if he did not rebel, one day the foundations of the Nara, Akimichi, and Yamanaka