Uchiha's personal opinion

"Everything else is fine, but regarding military discipline... I hope Jonin Amada will pay close attention to it!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu added another point, immediately making Amada Jonin's heart jump.

His worst fears came true!

"Why did the Rain Ninja Squad break away from Kaguya's main force and enter the inland waters of the Land of Water on their own, attacking the daimyo's army and killing the regent?"

"Uchiha Tokumitsu asked calmly."

Amada Jonin's lips trembled uncontrollably, and sweat began to bead on his forehead.

Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't urge him, but just quietly watched Amata Jonin.

"...It was my greed for looting that led me to lead the team out during our rest period, which caused the accident."

Under Uchiha Tokumitsu's gaze, Jonin Amada finally admitted his mistake.

"Lord Deguang, I am willing to accept the punishment of military discipline, but please forgive my subordinates. They were all blindly following orders..."

"What are you talking about?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu said in a light tone, "I think it's very good that you can admit your mistake, so let's just let this matter go."

"Thank you for your forgiveness, Lord Deguang!"

Amada Jonin was overjoyed.

The rapid shift between extreme sorrow and joy made Jonin Amada's body feel weak.

"But the war is bound to escalate, and the original plans will need to be redeployed..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said in a calm tone.

Jonin Amada's heart leaped into his throat once again.

"Lord Deguang! Please give us another chance. We will never violate military discipline again, and we will fight bravely on the battlefield!"

Amada Jonin's tone was extremely urgent.

Having finally managed to latch onto such a powerful figure as the Uchiha clan, Jonin Amada naturally cherished the opportunity immensely.

Furthermore, if they lose the Uchiha clan's war contracts because of this, the impoverished Rain Village doesn't know how long they will have to work to save up enough money to rebuild their homes and train new ninjas.

"I didn't mean to criticize you..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu's tone remained calm and composed, but he was inwardly very satisfied.

CPU successful!

The rapid shifts in emotions between self-blame and gratitude that Jonin Amata experienced gradually led him to develop an inexplicable sense of submission towards Uchiha Tokumitsu.

"However, the scale and intensity of the war will inevitably increase as a result, so..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu paused for a moment, then gently tapped his fingers on the table.

"...So, I'm planning to increase the number of Rain Ninja mercenaries. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Amada Ueno's heart, which had been in his throat, immediately relaxed.

"How many more people does Lord Deguang wish to hire?"

"I am the ninja," asked the man with utmost respect.

"When I command troops, I never care about the number of my subordinates; the more the merrier!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu said, "If Mr. Hanzo is willing, I wouldn't mind hiring him to join the battle, as long as I can afford the price..."

"The village currently has about two thousand registered ninjas. If Lord Deguang is willing, it shouldn't be a problem to recruit or hire another thousand or so!"

Without hesitation, Jonin Amada revealed all the secrets of the village.

"As for Lord Hanzo... I dare not act on my own initiative, and I must report to you before making a decision."

Uchiha Tokumitsu was even more satisfied.

"Then I'll have to trouble you to make the trip."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said gently, "How about three days? I'll give you three days."

That's enough!

Amada Jonin's tone was also very firm.

"very good!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded approvingly, "Then take the war dividends back with you! I'll have the internal affairs department speed up the distribution."

"Thank you for your concern, Lord Deguang!"

Upon hearing this, Jonin Amada immediately stood up, bowed deeply, and then took his leave.

Once he stepped outside, the sea breeze made him realize that his back was soaked with sweat.

"Thank goodness..."

Unaware that he had been completely tricked, Jonin Amada patted his chest, feeling very satisfied with his own cleverness.

With such a large war mission order, Lord Hanzo must be very happy...

Filled with anticipation, Jonin Amada strode toward the Amegakure camp.

……

As he read through the battle reports and intelligence reports, Uchiha Tokumitsu began to plan the next battle.

According to intelligence, the garrison ninjas originally scattered throughout the Land of Water have begun to assemble under the rotation of the Kirigakure ninja dispatched to the area.

The number of Kirigakure garrison ninja that gathered could be as high as four thousand.

This is one-third of the Hidden Mist Village's ninja army!

Moreover, there are powerful figures like Yagura Karatachi and the remnants of the Ninja Swordsmen who may be lurking in the shadows.

Moreover, the renowned Kirigakure Anbu never showed their faces during the war.

Given his limited strength, Uchiha Tokumitsu had to proceed with caution.

"Lord Tokuko, the Hozuki Squadron and the Minazuki Squadron have both returned..."

A servant ninja knocked softly on the door and whispered.

"Let's call them over."

Uchiha Tokumitsu ordered, "Also, bring the commander of Kaguya's column over here!"

"As ordered!"

Soon after, Hozuki Masahiko, Minazuki Chino, and Kaguya Toranosuke, the leader of the Kaguya clan, arrived at Uchiha Tokumitsu's office.

"Good day, my lord!"

All three had already submitted to the shogunate, so they greeted each other with the respect due to retainers.

"Sit down, don't stand on ceremony."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said, "With the regent of the Land of Water dead, the daimyo will certainly not give up. He will most likely support the ninja villages to continue fighting, so the war will definitely escalate again..."

All three nodded in agreement.

"What we are planning is to gradually shrink back tactically and take flexible strikes to continuously devour small groups of Kirigakure detachments, so as to nibble away at the Kirigakure ninja army while minimizing casualties."

Uchiha Tokumitsu explained his strategic plan.

The three of them continued to nod.

They were never good at battlefield layout and strategic campaign combinations, and they didn't understand anything beyond nodding.

"The three races must go all out!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu said in a serious tone.

"As ordered!"

Hozuki Masahiko, Minazuki Chino, and Kaguya Toranosuke all straightened up and responded in unison.

In addition to the registered ninja of the Seii Column, the three clans also retained a number of clan ninja, which was one of the autonomous rights specially granted by Uchiha Tokumitsu.

However, with the impending great battle, there is no longer any room for them to conserve their strength.

"Besides the main battlefield, work behind enemy lines is also very important..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu turned his gaze to Hozuki Masahiko.

"Jonin Yahiko, you will be in charge of this work. Activate your hidden agents as much as possible and dig out more intelligence."

"As ordered!"

Hozuki Masahiko stood up again and replied in a deep voice.

Although the three clans suffered heavy losses in the massacre launched by the Mizukage, and their roots in Kirigakure were completely uprooted and eradicated, Hozuki and Minazuki were, after all, the Mizukage's families of the previous two generations, and there were still some undetected spies in the Land of Water who continued to lie dormant.

This is when those hidden agents come into play.

"Don't worry about the others, I will send elite troops from elsewhere to help."

Uchiha Tokumitsu also noticed the anxiety behind the three men's composure, so he took the initiative to comfort them, saying, "The Red Guard and the ninja alliance from the United Fisheries Company will also arrive to join the battle soon."

"With Lord Deguang's plan in place, we can rest assured."

Mizuki Chino immediately flattered her.

"Wherever our lord's sword points, that is the direction in which we charge into battle!"

Kaguya Toranosuke finally found an opportunity to recite the flowery flattery he had been memorizing for so long.

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded in satisfaction.

This also drew sidelong glances from Hozuki Masahiko and Minazuki Chino.

……

Indeed, even after the smuggling operation was shut down, United Aquatic Products Company still existed and was even more closely connected.

Furthermore, Uchiha Tokumitsu did achieve remarkable results in the first Kirigakure campaign, so it was not difficult for him to recruit ninja from affiliated clans to fight.

However... both the Red Guard and the Ninja Alliance were like flesh and blood to Uchiha Tokumitsu, and losing either one would be excruciatingly painful.

Therefore, we still need a sufficient number of cannon fodder troops...