Just as Uchiha Makoto and the others left Konoha to head to their respective destinations, Uchiha Fugaku had already arrived at the Sand Ninja Village front.
"Fugaku!"
A Konoha Ninja dressed Jonin greeted them warmly.
"The commanders are in the main tent. I'll show you the way."
As the ninja spoke, he bowed and gestured for them to proceed, leading the way for the group.
As is customary, Uchiha Fugaku would undergo a routine inspection before entering the camp to ensure its safety.
However, it's clear that some people are already impatient for the medical supplies brought by Uchiha Fugaku.
"Then I'll have to trouble you!"
Uchiha Fugaku nodded coldly with a stern face.
Upon seeing this, the ninja not only didn't find anything wrong with it, but his smile became even more obsequious.
In his eyes, this is the attitude of a strong person!
As they marched toward the command tent, someone went to report the news.
"Fugaku, it's been a long time!"
Upon receiving the news, Jiraiya quickly stepped out and greeted Uchiha Fugaku with a hearty laugh.
Jiraiya laughed even harder when Jiraiya saw the sealing scroll that Uchiha Fugaku was carrying.
"Lord Jiraiya, it has indeed been a long time!"
Uchiha Fugaku nodded, as if to say hello.
Seeing that Uchiha Fugaku made no further move, Jiraiya awkwardly withdrew his outstretched hand.
"Come in, let's talk!"
Jiraiya smiled, grabbed Uchiha Fugaku's forearm, and walked into the tent.
"Look, everyone, who's here!"
As they approached the entrance, Jiraiya called out, instantly drawing the attention of the people inside the tent.
Tsunade, the Ino -Ino–Shika–Chō trio, and a few unfamiliar Jonin...
Uchiha Fugaku scanned the people inside the tent, his gaze lingering longer on Tsunade, in particular.
Immediately, Uchiha Fugaku nodded to them.
"Lord Fugaku, please have a seat!"
Someone brought him a stool and gestured for Uchiha Fugaku to sit down.
Seeing that most of the others were already seated, Uchiha Fugaku didn't refuse and sat down with an air of nonchalance.
"Gentlemen!"
Before Jiraiya the others could speak, Uchiha Fugaku preemptively seized the opportunity to speak.
"I'm sure everyone knows where this batch of medicines I brought comes from, right?"
None of them spoke. Uchiha Fugaku glanced around and fixed his gaze on Jiraiya.
Before he arrived, Uchiha Makoto had reminded him that Jiraiya a good person and that he could try to pinch him.
"As the vice commander of this Sand Ninja front, Lord Jiraiya knows this, doesn't he?"
Jiraiya was called out, was slightly taken aback. After realizing what was happening, he quickly waved his hand and tried to smooth things over.
"Of course I know that..."
"Good!"
Before Jiraiya finish speaking, Uchiha Fugaku interrupted him.
"Now that everyone knows that these are supplies from our Uchiha Clan to aid the front lines, I can rest assured!"
Uchiha Fugaku spoke, he observed the expressions on everyone's faces.
"The price of medicine is soaring throughout the entire Shinobi World, and there aren't many medicines left at the front lines. So I propose that a strong person be assigned to guard this batch of medicines!"
After Uchiha Fugaku finished speaking, the people present exchanged glances, and soon someone said:
I suggest...
But someone was faster than him!
"I, Uchiha Fugaku, though unworthy, am willing to give it a try!"
Who's in favor, and who's opposed?
Uchiha Fugaku stood up, his crimson Mangekyō Sharingan scanning the crowd.
Jiraiya, Tsunade, and the others were all astonished as they observed Uchiha Fugaku's Mangekyō Sharingan.
This chilling Chakra... is this the legendary Mangekyō Sharingan?
The Nara Jonin the first to come to his senses. He looked at the Mangekyou Mangekyō Sharingan, then at the sealing scroll that Uchiha Fugaku had never put down, and immediately understood.
Whether it's the intricate Mangekyō Sharingan patterns or the sealing scroll that Uchiha Fugaku is tightly carrying, they all point to one goal— Uchiha Fugaku wants to be the "person in charge"!
Thinking of this, the Jonin Nara his right hand first.
"I agree with Fugaku's decision to protect this batch of medicine!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the others also came to their senses.
The remaining two members of the Ino–Shika–Chō, upon realizing Nara 'Jonin choice, immediately opted to copy and paste.
"I agree!" *2
Seeing this, the others on the scene became even more hesitant. If it were Uchiha Fugaku, they would definitely be restricted later on, and would never have the same freedom to use medicine as the Sand Ninja Front members after being selected.
Their previous plan to divide up the medicines will also fall through.
But Uchiha Fugaku's strength...
As a result, more and more people turned their attention to Jiraiya, waiting for Jiraiya response.
Jiraiya wasn't sure what to say, so he looked at Tsunade.
"Tsunade, what do you think?"
Noticing the gathered gazes, Tsunade nodded.
"I agree!"
Before Tsunade could finish speaking, the few people who hadn't voted before immediately raised their right hands.
"I agree!"
"I agree!"
"..."
Soon, seeing the scene of unanimous approval before him, Uchiha Fugaku's lips curled into a slight smile.
He continued, pressing his advantage.
"Since it passed unanimously, let's discuss the matter of drug distribution!"
"Lady Tsunade, I think..."
Have all the targets for grain procurement been assigned?
Sanjie asked Hagoromo Soichiro.
"All preparations are complete; we await your instructions!"
Hagoromo Soichiro spoke respectfully, explaining that the Hagoromo Clan had transferred him from the Land of Iron to the Land of Rivers in order to ensure the success of this mission.
The Land of Rivers is located between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire, and is situated to the west and east of the Land of Fire, respectively, along with the Land of Iron.
At the same time, it is also the battlefield where the two sides are currently engaged in a major battle.
"Um."
Sanjie nodded, took out a large sum of money from the space of his Dōjutsu: Manifest Realm, and handed it to Hagoromo Soichiro.
As Sanjie activated his Mangekyō Sharingan and pulled out a large sum of money from the Uzumaki -like space, Hagoromo Soichiro was immediately captivated and could not look away for even a moment.
The bloodline of the Hagoromo Clan is too difficult to unlock!
It requires both mastery of the five elemental Chakra transformations and a massive amount of Chakra!
The last Kekkei Genkai user of the Hagoromo Clan was even from the Warring States period!
It's been almost two hundred years since anyone has unlocked the Kekkei Genkai!
Just as Hagoromo Soichiro was filled with envy, Sanjie took out all his banknotes and gave him instructions.
"Now, the plan begins!"
"Starting today, we will purchase all grain available in the Land of Wind, and at the same time, we will forbid any grain merchants from entering the Land of Wind!"
"Give me information on all grain merchants who are confirmed to be entering the Land of Wind, and I will take care of them!"
"Yes, sir!"