After receiving Hiruzen Sarutobi's report, Kazemori Masaki breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. The war to defend the nation had ended in victory in less than half a month. This was undoubtedly good news.
Katsuya Uchiha had fled in disgrace, and all the local lords in the Daimyo Mansion Army who would have obstructed the restructuring of the nation's government had died at the hands of Katsuya Uchiha and the Chakra Samurai. The obstacles had been swept away in one stroke. In that respect, Kazemori Masaki really had to thank Katsuya Uchiha for ridding him of a major concern.
At last, the wish I've held for so many years can come true. Kazemori Masaki exhaled softly. As someone who had lived in a modern nation, he had always been dissatisfied with the Land of Fire's feudal system. Because the national circumstances were different, he could only bring about gradual change, beginning with the Konoha Ninja Village before him, then slowly expanding its influence. Now, at last, he could extend those changes to the entire nation.
Kazemori Masaki immediately summoned Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu to tell them the good news. Both were visibly delighted and voiced their approval again and again.
"It's a shame that Katsuya Uchiha got away," Mitokado Homura said, shaking his head regretfully.
"His strength is no trivial matter. Even Hiruzen and the others together couldn't take him down. And according to the report, he's acquired the same Mangekyō Sharingan as Madara Uchiha?" Utatane Koharu said gravely.
"Given enough time, he might become as great a threat as Madara Uchiha was back then. We must find him and eliminate him as soon as possible," said Mitokado Homura.
"I agree. Danzo has already set out in pursuit with a reconnaissance squad and elite troops. With his strength,