Uchiha: Becoming the Strongest Hokage from Scratch

Uchiha Tsukuyomi's shadow clone stood on the high platform in the plaza, below which were the Konoha ninjas with grim expressions.

"Hyuga Tennin," the shadow clone of the moon said in a deep voice.

Hyuga Tenjin stepped forward, "Hokage-sama!"

"I appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the entire army, in charge of the front-line battles. You may adapt to changing circumstances and make your own decisions when necessary."

"Yes, sir!"

"Uchiha Rin," he continued.

Rin Uchiha stepped forward. "Hokage-sama!"

"I appoint you as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the entire army, to assist Hyuga Tennin in commanding operations."

"Yes, sir!"

As orders were issued, the ninja clan leaders, including Hyuga Tennin, Uchiha Rin, Mizuki Kagami, Hatake Satsuya, and Nara Shikagen, each had their responsibilities clearly defined.

When victories are achieved, the extent of credit can be clearly defined, and when problems arise, accountability can be better established.

"May you all return victorious! Let's drink to victory!"

The shadow clone of the moon raised his wine glass, and the ninjas below followed suit, tilting their heads back and drinking it all in one gulp.

Snapped!

clap clap clap!

As the shadow clone of the moon smashed the wine bowl on the ground, the sound of the bowl shattering echoed continuously.

"All troops! Move out!"

"Yes, Lord Hokage!"

At the final command, seven out of ten of Konoha's fighting ninjas were dispatched, forming a force of nearly a thousand men. Led by their respective squad leaders, they marched out of the village and headed to the front lines.

The remaining 30% of ninjas, besides serving as reserves, were mainly responsible for protecting Konoha and preventing enemy attacks.

"Youyi." The shadow clone of the moon patted his shoulder. "The safety of the village is temporarily in your hands."

"Please rest assured, Hokage-sama, Yuuichi will certainly live up to your expectations!"

"Um."

He nodded and looked at his two secretaries beside him—Nara Satoshi and Hinata Ryohei.

"Has the declaration of war been sent out?"

"Lord Hokage, it's been sent out, but we'll probably have to wait until the next day or two to get a response."

"It doesn't matter whether there's feedback or not, as long as we don't start a war without warning."

He paused, then looked towards Uzushiogakure. "Ryohei, you stay here to assist the other shadow clone of Tsuki. Satoshi and I will go to Uzushiogakure to confront Tobirama Senju!"

Nara Satoshi showed no fear and calmly accepted the order, "Yes, Hokage-sama."

"Okay, let's go!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yue's shadow clone took Congtai away, and the once bustling village became deserted.

The remaining members, including Hatake Yuuki and Hyuga Ryohei, exchanged glances, nodded to each other, and went about their own business.

At this moment, another shadow clone of Yue, the one responsible for setting up the Flying Thunder God Formation, was in the training ground in the very center of Konoha Village, sticking Flying Thunder God kunai into his hands one by one according to a specific pattern.

"They've all left..."

Hearing the commotion in the village gradually subside until it fell silent, he straightened up and looked into the distance. "I wonder what's going on on the main body's side."

On Uchiha Tsuki's side, the mission is progressing very smoothly.

Before Hashirama Senju captured the Tailed Beasts, most of them lived in the Central Plains region, except for a few specific ones, such as the One-Tailed and the Three-Tailed.

Moreover, the tailed beasts, relying on their power, stay in one place and basically don't move.

Whether they were ninjas or ordinary people living in this era, they all knew where they lived, and it was easy to gather information.

Uchiha Tsuki and Minazuki Kei have already found out the location of the Two-Tails Matatabi's habitat and are rushing there in a hurry.

Snoring, snoring, snoring...

As soon as they arrived at the outskirts of the Two-Tails Matatabi's habitat, Uchiha Yue couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"It's so relaxed, snoring so loudly, as if it wants everyone to know it's sleeping."

Kei Mizuki smiled and said, "Lord Mizuki, after all, it is a tailed beast with great power. It has no natural enemies and doesn't need to guard against anything."

"That might have been true before, but things are different now." Uchiha Yue swaggered forward. "Because I'm here."

The two continued walking for a while and finally saw the enormous Youlu.

It lay sprawled on the ground, its belly exposed, fast asleep.

When Uchiha Tsuki and Minazuki Kei approached, it twitched its ears and sniffed.

"Foolish humans, you've come to the wrong place!" The traveler roared like thunder, which was very intimidating.

However, it was just intimidation; there was no murderous intent in its roar, and it didn't even open its eyes.

It rolled over, resting its chin on its paws. "Get out of here as fast as you can before I change my mind, or... I'll eat you all!"

"I'm sorry to bother you, but now that I'm here, I won't leave until I achieve my goal."

"Um?"

Uchiha Tsuki's polite yet offensive remarks displeased Matatabi.

It opened its eyes and used its massive, beastly pupils to scan the two tiny creatures standing before it, which looked as small as ants.

The leader was dressed in dark blue armor, and his aura was very familiar... carrying a hint of the old man from the Six Paths.

"Uchiha?" Taro snorted, stirring up a gust of wind. "Hmph, what an impolite clan."

Despite its strong verbal resistance, it truly deserves its reputation as the tailed beast with the best personality and the most willing to communicate with humans.

"What's your purpose in coming here?"

Then, Lu got up from the ground, stretched out his mouth wide, and yawned, looking like a mountain had come to life. The visual impact was quite frightening.

It looked down at Uchiha Tsuki, saying, "You'd better think this through before you speak. If you make me unhappy, I'll just have to eat you to liven things up."

"Just one goal." Uchiha Tsuki raised his head, smiled, and held up a finger, waving it in front of Matatabi's eyes.

"On behalf of Konoha Village, I invite you to join the village and form a symbiotic alliance of mutual dependence and support."

"roar!"

As soon as Uchiha Tsuki finished speaking, Ryu opened his blood-red maw and roared, shaking the heavens and the earth.

Whew, whiff, whiff!

The roar stirred up a gale like a typhoon, causing the surrounding flowers, plants and trees to dance wildly. Minazuki raised his hand to shield his forehead, but was still blown backward several meters before finally coming to a stop.

Uchiha Yue, however, stood motionless in place, like a pillar that stabilizes the sea.

After the howling wind subsided, he wiped his face, looking disgusted. "Hey, you've got a really bad temper. How long has it been since you brushed your teeth?"

"You're the one with the big mouth! Arrogant Uchiha!"

Then, the traveler bent down, bringing his massive head close, his dangerous gaze fixed on Uchiha Tsuki.

"Konoha Village? Never heard of it, and it has no need to form an alliance with humans, so I refuse."

It raised its paw and waved it, stirring up gusts of wind. "You can leave now!"

"I sincerely invite you."

"You think I wouldn't dare lay a hand on you, you insignificant human insect!"

锃！

As the roar of the beast subsided, it suddenly raised its claws, and in the instant its five fingers spread open, it unleashed sharp claws that gleamed with a cold light.

"Get out of here now! Right now! Otherwise... you won't believe just how sharp my claws are!"

"So there's no room for negotiation then?" Uchiha Yue advanced instead of retreating, flexing his shoulders with both hands. "In that case, my punches won't be weak either!"

Is he trying to fight me?

The traveler was stunned for a moment, and then a human-like expression of astonishment, frenzy and anger appeared on his beast face.

Have humans become this brave now?

"Roar!" it roared, "Fine! I'll grant your wish!"

Before the roar had even faded, the enormous claws, accompanied by a whistling, ear-piercing sound, slammed down with tremendous force!