"Very good."
A satisfied smile appeared on Uchiha Yao's face.
"Since that is the case, I have an important mission to assign to you."
"Please give your orders, Hokage-sama!" Fugaku replied solemnly.
"Select three hundred elites from the clan, then draw one hundred elites each from shinobi clans such as the Hyuga Clan, Yamanaka Clan, and Akimichi Clan."
"Form a mixed force of six hundred men, with you personally serving as its overall commander."
Fugaku's heart shook.
This was practically most of the Uchiha Clan's current high-end combat strength!
Combined with the elites of the other great shinobi clans, this force would be strong enough to easily wipe out a small country!
"Your mission!"
A trace of coldness flashed through Uchiha Yao's eyes.
"Is to secretly head to the eastern border of the Land of Fire—the Land of Hot Water region bordering the Land of Lightning—and lie in wait while establishing defenses."
"Kumogakure?" Fugaku instantly understood Uchiha Yao's intentions.
"That's right."
"If we make a move against Sunagakure, there is a ninety percent chance they will take advantage of the situation."
"Your mission is to give them a crushing blow the moment they intend to step onto the Land of Fire's territory!"
"I do not require you to annihilate them, but you must keep them firmly outside the border! Let them know that the Land of Fire is not somewhere they can come and go as they please!"
Such an important task as guarding Konoha's East Gate had been entrusted to him!
What trust! What glory!
Fugaku's body trembled slightly with excitement.
"Please rest assured, Hokage-sama!"
A blazing fighting spirit ignited in Fugaku's fierce eyes.
"As long as I, Uchiha Fugaku, still draw breath, those Kumogakure scum will never set foot in the Land of Fire!"
"I swear upon the