Amegakure? Nothing but Pushovers

Tsume Inuzuka spread her hands and said bluntly, "The Corps' Ninja Dogs are still getting used to working together. They can't go into battle yet!"

"The Barrier Corps, the Medical Corps, the Engineering Corps..."

Uchiha En looked around the room. "Every unit is at a critical stage of reform. They can't spare anyone."

He set down the decree, a hint of regret in his voice. "That makes things difficult. Someone has to lead the charge on an expedition to the Land of Rain."

The meeting room fell silent again.

Uchiha En's gaze slowly shifted to the row of people in the corner. His tone was mild.

"Elder Mitokado, if I remember correctly... the ninjas of your Three Clans have had a fairly easy time in the village these past few years, haven't they?"

Mitokado Homura's heart sank, but his expression did not change. "Lord Hokage, the ninjas of the Three Clans are veterans of Konoha. They've bled for Konoha and earned their share of merit. How can you call that an easy time?"

"They've bled and earned merit?"

Uchiha En repeated the words slowly. "During the Third Shinobi World War, Konoha's front lines were hard-pressed, and every clan sent people to fight."

"If I remember correctly, your Three Clans... spent the whole time safe in the rear, didn't they?"

"Besides, which of Konoha's ninjas hasn't bled and earned merit?"

Mitokado Homura's face changed. "You..."

"The village needs people right now, and every unit is busy with reform."

Uchiha En cut him off. His voice was quiet, but every word was clear. "The ninjas of your Three Clans have been idle for years. They're fresh and ready."

"This is the perfect chance to serve the village. Sorry for the trouble, but I'll leave this expedition to the Land of Rain to