Next, Uchiha Takashi gave Uchiha Shin a long lecture and explanation, but Uchiha Shin didn't understand a word.
Uchiha Shin: What are you babbling about? I can't understand you. Take this Tsukuyomi!
In the end, Uchiha Takashi had no choice but to resort to his trump card. "Shin, if you can raise your literacy level to a passing grade within the next month, then I will teach you Senjutsu, and a modified Senjutsu at that."
That's right, Uchiha Takashi has successfully activated Sage Mode through his own research, and thanks to his research, his Sage Mode has no side effects.
There wasn't even any eyeshadow, and there wasn't a single trace of frog-like features on her body. She looked perfectly human, almost like a real person.
His improved Senjutsu, if they fail, at most result in lying in bed for a few days; they won't turn you to stone. If you're talented enough, you can even successfully activate immortal Senjutsu without side effects after learning his Sage Mode —it's incredibly useful!
Upon hearing that he could become stronger, Uchiha Shin's eyes lit up. "Really? You're really willing to teach me Senjutsu?"
Uchiha Takashi crossed his arms. "Of course, if you have talent, I will definitely teach you. Just kidding, I'll still teach you even if you don't have talent, but whether you can learn it or not depends on yourself."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shin immediately became highly motivated. "Talent? Talent is something I have no shortage of! I've never lacked talent! Wait, I'm going back right now!"
After finishing his sentence, Uchiha Shin strode out of the office. Watching his departing figure, Uchiha Takashi sighed; more documents to revise.
However, before Uchiha Takashi could even sit back down in his chair, an Uchiha Shin rushed in.
"Clan leader! Urgent report from the border!" The Uchiha clan member rushed in and shouted, "It's an urgent dispatch from 800 li away, clan leader!"
The concept of "800-li urgent delivery" didn't exist originally. It was only after the Uchiha Takashi established their nation that this concept was incorporated into the Military Bureau, used for urgent messages needing to be transmitted from the border.
However, since there are currently no summoning beasts or ninjas at the border, meaning it's just an ordinary samurai border, the fastest way to send messages back is to travel to the nearest place with a ninja communications unit.
The information relayed back at this time was referred to as "800-li urgent," meaning the situation was extremely urgent and had already been delayed.
Uchiha Takashi hurriedly stepped forward, grabbed the envelope, and pressed, "What exactly happened? Tell me quickly!"
The Uchiha clansman, catching his breath, said, "The southwestern border has been attacked and fallen. The nearest county government has confirmed that it was the Sarutobi Clan!"
They raided and captured the border outposts that lacked ninja supporters, but they haven't yet attacked the border counties with ninja supporters. They deployed approximately 800 men, and there's been no news yet regarding their current status.
Uchiha Takashi strode back to his desk. According to the intelligence reports, the Sarutobi Clan had dispatched 800 ninjas to harass the border, but the spies hadn't managed to get any information.
The Uchiha Clan's intelligence agency had planted many spies within the Sarutobi Clan, so why were there no reactions from these spies this time?
Uchiha Takashi sat in his chair, quietly pondering. Were the Sarutobi Clan helping the Senju Clan? Were they fools? The Senju Clan was now siding with the Land of Fire.
The Sarutobi Clan has already established its own independent nation, and now they're trying to curry favor with the Senju Clan. Aren't they afraid that after the Uchiha falls, the Senju Clan will purge them?
"Damn it, you fence-sitter, you idiot!" Uchiha Takashi rubbed his temples. With such limited intelligence, he hadn't been able to deduce anything useful. Now he could only wait for the Sarutobi Clan's mole to send back news.
What benefits did the Sarutobi Clan receive from the Senju Clan to be so persistent in their investigations?
However, before that, he would absolutely not place all his hopes on the undercover agent. Uchiha Takashi immediately issued the battle order:
"Go directly to the capital's garrison and order the Military Bureau to dispatch 500 elite troops to the southwestern border immediately to defend against the Sarutobi Clan's harassment!"
The Uchiha Clan member took Uchiha Takashi's orders and left. A Nara Clan assistant leaned in and said, " The Sarutobi Clan is likely trying to curry favor with the Senju Clan, so there might be problems on the northwestern border."
Uchiha Takashi nodded. He was aware of this possibility. The Sarutobi Clan, with their limited strength, couldn't possibly stand alone against the Uchiha. Moreover, they had only recently established their nation and simply didn't have the power to oppose the Uchiha.
Uchiha Takashi would never believe that the Senju Clan wasn't behind this.
However, at that very moment, the Uchiha clansman who had just left with the order returned.
"What are you doing back again? Is there some bad news again?" Uchiha Takashi felt a strange sense of unease rising within him as he looked at this guy.
The Uchiha clansman was silent for a moment, then said, "Um... there's new information... the Uzumaki Clan from the southeastern border has also joined in the fun."
Uchiha Takashi's face immediately darkened. What did he mean by the Uzumaki Clan from the southeastern border getting involved?
You, Uzumaki Clan, what are you doing meddling in this mess? You've only been developing for a few years! You chose a deserted, uninhabited area to establish your kingdom? You've only been developing for a few years, and you're already joining the fray?
Uchiha Takashi walked a few steps to the map and began to examine it. To the southwest lay the Land of Gold, belonging to the Sarutobi Clan, and to the southeast lay the Land of Whirlpools, belonging to the Uzumaki Clan.
To the northwest lies the remnants of the Senju Clan in the Land of Fire, while to the northeast stretches an endless expanse of mountains, and further still, the sea lies at the edge of the ocean.
The southwest and southeast directions were attacked simultaneously; it seems it was all pre-arranged, wasn't it?
However, this news wasn't over yet. Another piece of information arrived: the Senju Clan on the central border was stirring and had already begun assembling a large army.
Uchiha Takashi looked at the map and suddenly laughed. He'd guessed wrong all along.
He had initially thought these two families had some secret conspiracy, but now that the Senju Clan had made a move, he was actually relieved.
After all, if Senju didn't move, he would have to be wary of what kind of scheme Senju might be plotting. But now that Senju has made a move, Uchiha Takashi could guess what they were up to with his toes.
It's obvious, no need to guess anymore. The Senju Clan allied with the Uzumaki Clan and Sarutobi Clan, and it's unclear what price they paid to persuade these two clans to reunite and attack the Uchiha.
However, didn't the Senju Clan overlook a key point? They themselves were severely injured, and the Sarutobi Clan and Uzumaki Clan weren't particularly strong to begin with. Even if the three of them combined their strength, they wouldn't pose much of a threat to the Uchiha.
If I had to nitpick, it would be that fighting on three fronts put a little bit of logistical pressure on the Uchiha, but only a little bit.
Having the courage to launch an attack on the Uchiha is commendable, but that's about all that's praiseworthy.