Crisis Point

Konoha

Konoha Military Police Force

Naraku arrived at the Konoha Military Police Force office, and before he could even settle into his seat, several Anbu- Secession Bureau) appeared outside, peering Naraku the office window.

Naraku frowned slightly, his eyes fixed on the several Anbu with hostility.

"Uchiha Nara, the Lord Hokage has summoned you urgently. Please drop everything and proceed to the Hokage Building immediately."

"Okay, I understand."

Naraku in reply.

Several members of the Anbu) did not leave, seemingly wanting to watch Naraku depart.

"Why are you making such a fuss? Fine, let's go take a look first."

Naraku didn't make things difficult for the Anbu, but instead of Naraku out the window, he went down the stairs from his office and headed to the Hokage Building.

No sooner had Naraku left than Uchiha Hayata arrived at the Police Department chief's office, looking for Naraku but finding him nowhere to be seen.

Inabi, who was on duty in the office, noticed Hayata's anxious appearance and asked in confusion:

"Hayata, what's wrong? Naraku just went out; it seems he went to the Hokage Building!"

"Oh! Okay! I should be able to catch up if I chase after him now!"

Upon hearing Inabi's words, Uchiha Hayata hurriedly climbed out of the window and chased after her towards the Hokage Building.

A moment later, Hayata finally spotted Naraku's figure, quickly caught up with him using several Body Flicker Techniques, and shouted:

"Naraku, urgent information!"

Hearing Hayata's voice behind him, Naraku turned around in confusion.

Naraku walked along, he noticed something unusual: a large number of ninjas were gathering at the village entrance, as if some battle was about to break out.

Uchiha Hayata quickly handed the envelope to Naraku, while leaning close to Naraku and whispering a report in his ear.

"Such a thing happened! I understand, you can go ahead and get back to work!"

After hearing Hayata's report, Naraku roughly understood why the Hokage had summoned him urgently.

After the battle on the East Coast Hidden Mist, Naraku had been recuperating in Konoha for several months. The Yellow Flash had become famous throughout the Shinobi World, killing countless enemies on the battlefields of Kumogakure and Iwagakure Battlefield.

They already regard the Kumogakure Iwagakure a nightmare ninja. Both villages have issued orders that anyone who sees the Yellow Flash should abandon the mission without punishment.

Those countries whose borders had come into contact with the Yellow Flash all understood the helplessness of Iwagakure and Kumogakure, and subsequently issued the same regulation.

The name "Yellow Flash" resounded throughout the Shinobi World, making him another renowned figure in Konoha.

At the same time, Uchiha Nara fame, becoming the nightmare of Hidden Mist and the Asura of Konoha. However, after the Battle of Hidden Mist, he faded into obscurity and once again found himself on the bench.

Naraku understood the Third Hokage's thoughts, but kept them to himself.

Having already achieved the merit of subduing Hidden Mist, Naraku felt Naraku had enough reputation to spare. He decided to rest and recuperate in the village, and study Ninjutsu.

I thought the Hokage wouldn't send me into battle again, but I didn't expect to be summoned so urgently. There must be nothing else for me but to go on an expedition.

Hokage Building

The usually gentle and calm Third Sarutobi Hiruzen, was pacing anxiously back and forth in his office, his face showing barely concealed anxiety.

The Sunagakure has invaded the heart of the Land of Fire, marking the first time in the fifty-year history of Konoha.

Iwagakure and Kumogakure began peace talks. It seems that both countries have already obtained intelligence about the Hidden Sand army's incursion, and both Iwagakure and Kumogakure have sent flanking forces to attack Konoha.

Bang bang

"Please come in!"

Naraku open the door and entered, greeting softly, "Lord Hokage."

"Naraku, you've come at the right time! More than 10,000 Hidden Sand ninja have broken through the Western Stronghold's defenses and stormed into Kikyo Castle. They are about to besiege Konoha City!"

Kikyo Castle is Konoha's last stronghold against Hidden Sand! You are hereby ordered to gather the Uchiha clan, place them under the command of the legendary Sannin Tsunade, and depart immediately to reinforce Kikyo Castle!

Sarutobi Hiruzen the pleasantries and went straight to issuing the mission.

"Yes, sir!"

Naraku had already received intelligence when he arrived, and he answered the summons for the Naraku without hesitation.

Seeing that Naraku had no objection, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded slightly, waved his hand, and gave a soft shout.

"Go!"

"Yes!"

If Sarutobi Hiruzen, as the highest leader of Konoha, were to allow Hidden Sand to invade Konoha, Third Hokage political career would essentially come to an end.

Kikyo Castle is located in the heart of the Land of Fire, about 200 miles west of Konoha.

After a long period of silence, the Hidden Sand made a stunning debut, breaking through the western defenses and penetrating deep into the Land of Land of Fire.

The Hidden Sand Village plundered towns and villages Land of Fire, leaving the heartland of the Land of Fire in ruins.

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire sent several letters of rebuke, criticizing Konoha and vehemently condemning Sarutobi Hiruzen.

This war is the most critical battle Konoha has ever faced, and it marks the most perilous moment for Konoha.

Naraku left the Hokage Building without hesitation and returned to his clan's territory.

Uchiha Clan Compound

Meeting room of the Clan Affairs Hall

The Uchiha Clan Affairs Hall's steward, elders, Jonin sat together.

"The compensation for the last East Coast battle hasn't even been fully distributed yet, and now they're sending us out to fight again?"

"Is this the Hokage suppressing our Uchiha?!"

"Sarutobi Hiruzen is untrustworthy and cannot obey his orders."

As soon as Naraku began to briefly describe the current situation, the Jonin a variety of opinions, covering all sorts of points.

"Kikyo Castle is the closest stronghold to Konoha, located at the Kikyo Mountain. If Kikyo Castle falls, Hidden Sand attacks Konoha, you will all have to fight back."

There's no need for further discussion regarding the Hokage's order to launch the expedition!

Naraku stopped the discussion among his Jonin, decisively determined a strategy, and obeyed orders.

As Naraku finished speaking, the upper-ranking Uchiha on both sides of the long table looked at each other, but in the end, no one dared to raise any objections.

Konoha is in dire straits at this moment, with its finances depleted, its manpower exhausted, and a large number of its ninjas, young and old, wiped out.

While it was somewhat unethical of Sarutobi Hiruzen to send the Uchiha eastward to fight against the Land of Water, his reasons were sound and well-founded. Furthermore, he didn't treat them any particularly specially.

With Kikyo Mountain destroyed and Hidden Sand invading Konoha, First Shinobi World War with Hidden Sand. In that case, why not just confront Hidden Sand outside Kikyo Mountain?

Sarutobi Hiruzen never intended for the Uchiha to go on another campaign, but the situation was so urgent that even Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't hold back anymore.

The Hidden Sand all rushed to Kikyo Castle. Whether they Hyuga Clan Uchiha or Uchiha, as long as they were Hyuga Clan Konoha, they all wanted to follow him.

Naraku estimated that if the Konoha forces suffered a setback at Kikyo Mountain, Sarutobi Hiruzen himself would have to take action, and wouldn't have time to worry about these things.

It's good that the Uchiha want to preserve their strength. Konoha has already been breached; where can the Uchiha possibly survive? Times have changed, and this is not the time for fighting.

"Only after defeating Hidden Sand can Konoha truly regain its stability. This battle will depend on everyone's valiant fighting!"

"The Uchiha's reputation needs to be proven by your martial prowess!"

Naraku's expression was serious, and his words were polite as he looked at the Uchiha Jonin elders sitting before him.

"Yes!" X50

The Jonin and elders obediently agreed, not daring to offend Naraku.

"Elder Kyo, Elder Zen, Yashiro, gather eight hundred clansmen and followers! Yakumi! Requisition the entire Special Police Division to accompany me on this expedition!"

"Jonin, gather your respective troops and meet at the Konoha Gate in two hours! Follow me on this expedition!"

"Yes!" X50

Uchiha Nara had been in charge of the Uchiha clan for a long time, and all sorts of people, including Hawks, Doves, Centrists, elders, clan heads, Jonin, managers, and those who disobeyed and betrayed the clan, had been removed from their posts by Naraku.

Of the high-ranking Uchiha ninjas currently seated at this long table, regardless of their true intentions, none have dared to disobey Naraku's orders so far.

Jonin Naraku had made his decision, the Naraku did not hesitate and stared at him with wide eyes.

Naraku stood up and waved his hand.

"Go!"