Naruto: I became a super shadow in the Anbu.

Chapter 114 Playing to One's Weaknesses and Avoiding One's Strengths - Uchiha

The Sand Ninja constantly change their poison formulas, making it easy to administer the poison but difficult to cure it.

Only Tsunade in Konoha has the ability to concoct an antidote in a short time.

In the war in the Land of Rivers, Tsunade was indispensable.

Even if Tsunade lost her temper in front of everyone, the higher-ups had no choice but to tolerate it and send Tsunade to the front line.

The long list was read aloud, with the names of forty Jonin being read in total.

If a Jonin were to command a large battalion, that would mean sending over 2000 ninjas into the Land of Rivers.

After reading the list, Nara Shikanobu looked at Tsunade.

Seeing that Tsunade wasn't going to continue her outburst, he breathed a sigh of relief.

If Tsunade doesn't go to the front lines, I, as the commander-in-chief, will be in trouble.

The Nara clan raises deer for Konoha Village, and other precious medicinal herbs are also grown in the deer forest. They have always had a good relationship with Tsunade.

When Tsunade was a child, she spent a whole year in the Nara clan's deer forest to learn about the medicinal properties of herbs when she was learning medical ninjutsu.

The Jonin whose names were called looked at the three commanders, planning their own positions.

In the silence, Uchiha clan leader Uchiha Jon slowly stood up:

"Lord Hokage, my Uchiha clan is also willing to go to the battlefield and fight for Konoha."

"The Uchiha clan didn't even contribute to the village during the Second Shinobi World War, so why aren't any of my Uchiha clan's Jonin on the list?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was already troublesome enough, then the Senju clan caused trouble, and the Uchiha clan was also restless.

He was furious inside, but outwardly he patiently said:

"The further the Fourth Shinobi World War progresses, the more vulnerable Konoha becomes. We must always be on guard against surprise attacks from other ninja villages."

The Uchiha clan is in charge of the Konoha Police Department, which is the village's last line of defense. The Uchiha clan should not be sent to the front lines unless absolutely necessary.

The elder of Kirigakure, Genji, has been plotting something. The sporadic appearance of Kirigakure ninja in the Land of Whirlpools is a cause for concern.

If Kirigakure declares war, then the Konoha Police Force, as the last remaining force, will also go to the battlefield. Don't be hasty.

Faced with the Third Hokage's explanation, Uchiha Zhong couldn't say much more.

He glanced enviously at Senju Hanamori; the Senju clan had far more room to maneuver than the Uchiha clan.

During the First Shinobi World War, the village sent the Uchiha clan to fight against the Kirigakure ninja.

While others played to their strengths and avoided their weaknesses, the village's higher-ups repeatedly instructed the Uchiha to play to their weaknesses and avoid their strengths.

The Uchiha clan excelled in Fire Release, but were countered by the Water Release of the Mist Ninja, making the First Shinobi World War a very difficult one, resulting in many deaths.

Seeing that no one else was about to speak, Hatake Sakumo stood up:
"Lord Hokage, please believe that Konoha will surely win the war against the Land of Rivers!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression softened considerably; Sakumo Hatake's strength was trustworthy.

Konoha is full of talented people and has many geniuses, among whom Sakumo Hatake is an extremely dazzling genius.

Sakumo Hatake continued:
"Lord Hokage, I think Princess Tsunade's suggestion is worth considering."

The puppeteers of Sunagakure are highly skilled in using poison. The adequacy of the frontline medical system and the timely availability of antidotes will determine the casualty rate at the front.

Every Konoha ninja is our comrade and partner.

Princess Tsunade can bring experienced Senju medical ninjas to the front lines to safeguard our advantage.

Tsunade was taken aback, not expecting Sakumo Hatake to show her kindness.

When Sakumo Hatake served as the captain of the Anbu under the Second Hokage, he handled matters impartially and never showed favoritism towards the Senju clan.

With the rise of the Third Hokage, the Anbu underwent a major reshuffle, and Sakumo Hatake never contacted the Senju clan again.

In Tsunade's view, Sakumo Hatake was a fair and principled powerful ninja who did not offend the Senju clan in any way, but also had no interaction with them.

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly turned his head, while Danzo sat up straight, repeatedly glancing between Sakumo Hatake and Tsunade. Sakumo Hatake was powerful, but his actions were always tinged with wishful thinking and naivety.

Several high-ranking officials stared at Sakumo Hatake, but Sakumo Hatake was very frank. He made the suggestion for the sake of Konoha and had no selfish motives.

Ye Guang thought to himself that Hatake Sakumo's political wisdom and combat wisdom were inversely proportional, or rather, that he was too principled and always adhered to his own values.

Under such circumstances, how can one openly support the Senju clan?

Hiruzen Sarutobi was getting annoyed and didn't want to continue the Jonin team meeting. He said:

"The Jonin team meeting is now adjourned. Shikaku, Sakumo, Tsunade, and the remaining 40 Jonin, cooperate well and work together to deal with Sunagakure."

The Jonin team meeting ended in an awkward atmosphere.

The higher-ups achieved their goals, but also encountered many unexpected problems.

The three high-ranking officials returned to the Hokage's office, and not long after, Captain Yellow Dog gave Nightlight a task.

The Hokage was furious and demanded that the Senju clan and Sakumo Hatake be closely monitored to see if they were colluding.

Ye Guang accepted the mission and left the Hokage Building.

Monitoring elite ninjas like Tsunade with too many people would only make them more vulnerable, so Yoru carried out the task alone.

Sakumo Hatake stayed at the Hokage Building, where he and 40 recruited Jonin deciphered maps and studied the terrain of the Land of Wind and the Land of Rivers.

Senju Hanamori, Tsunade, and the other Senju Junin left the Hokage Building, and Yagami followed them.

Tsunade and the others entered Konoha Hospital.

There was a construction team in the hospital courtyard building Konoha Hospital's outpatient building No. 2.

Building No. 2 will be connected to the existing outpatient building by a connecting corridor.

At the end of the corridor in the old outpatient building, the windows and walls have been removed, and a temporary fence has been placed in preparation for connecting it to Outpatient Building No. 2.

With so many Senju clan ninjas joining the medical ninja ranks, hospitals are running out of space.

These 160-plus medical ninjas are sent to the front lines in batches during wartime, and enter Konoha Hospital during peacetime.

Ye Guang looked at the director's office in the outpatient building, pondering how to sneak in and gather intelligence.

Senju Hanamori and Tsunade were very busy, working from noon until night.

It wasn't until late at night that the two finished treating the wounded and making arrangements for expansion.

In the dean's office, Tsunade stood by the window, staring blankly outside.

Senju Hanamori asked, "Tsunade, is it really possible to directly confront the Third Hokage during the Jonin team meeting?"

Tsunade said:
“I know Hiruzen Sarutobi. In some ways, he’s a bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong.”

If you act very gentle and cooperative, he will take advantage of you.

If you resist fiercely, he will back down and seek compromise.

He is a person who is good at compromising.

Don't worry, Auntie, I've always maintained contact with Orochimaru, and I also have my own power base.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi had to back down at the crucial moment.

Senju Hanamori asked, "Is Orochimaru reliable?"

"Reliable, much more reliable than that idiot Jiraiya." Tsunade closed her eyes, recalling many unpleasant memories, and said:

"When Hiruzen Sarutobi was my designated Jonin, he was so kind and patiently taught me."

"It's unclear when exactly, but Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, and a few others have become increasingly extreme in their actions."

(End of this chapter)