Uchiha's personal opinion

Therefore, Uchiha Tokumitsu strengthened the ninja force originally planned to consist of 30 Jonin and 60 Chunin to 33 Jonin and 69 Chunin. In addition to the Uchiha ninjas, he also drew upon the Byakugan squad led by Hyuga Toshiki and assigned two additional medical teams.

After the ninja forces were ready, Uchiha Tokumitsu dispatched personnel from various units under the guise of a mission. After meeting at the agreed location, the ninja forces quietly infiltrated the border of the Land of Waterfall under the cover of night.

Being a ninja is a profession that requires a lot of patience.

Especially in covert or assassination operations, it is common for them to remain motionless at a pre-arranged location for days and nights without eating, speaking, or sleeping.

However, it was alright for Uchiha Tokumitsu to be hiding in the border region. At least he had a cave to squat in and a stupid, fierce, and somewhat cute ninja dog to keep him entertained.

The process of waiting for information was tedious. Uchiha Tokumitsu idly gathered fire-style chakra in his palm, changing its shape according to his will, while his other hand mercilessly tormented the ninja dog, Basha.

The ninja dog, Basha, silently accepted Uchiha Tokumitsu's 'caresses' without uttering a sound. This was not because it had no temper or personality, but because the chakra that Uchiha Tokumitsu had gathered in his hand was too frightening for the dog, leaving it no choice but to comply.

Suddenly, the ninja dog Bashar stiffened.

"what!"

Feeling something was off, Uchiha Tokumitsu looked down at the ninja dog. "What's wrong? Did Jonin Sakumo send a letter?"

“Yes, Lord Tokukō.” The ninja dog Bashar nodded repeatedly. “May I rise to attend to the messenger?”

"Oh." Uchiha Tokumitsu removed his hand from the ninja dog's body.

The ninja dog straightened up, spat out a small scroll from its mouth, unfurled it, and pressed its paw into the rune array on the inner pages.

"boom!"

A small cloud of smoke rose from the cave.

A ninja dog carrying a letter appeared before them.

The new ninja dog released its grip, dropped the letter, nodded to Uchiha Tokumitsu and the ninja dog Basha, and then vanished in a puff of smoke.

“Your companion is somewhat polite, but not much,” Uchiha Tokumitsu said to his ninja dog, Basha, as he picked up the letter.

Pasha was so frightened that he lay on the ground wagging his tail and laughing obsequiously.

Upon opening the letter, the contents made Uchiha Tokumitsu's eyelids twitch.

We've caught a big fish!

Upon seeing the contents of the letter, Uchiha Tokumitsu's first reaction was that he had struck gold.

Sakumo Hatake tracked down the movements of Iwagakure and eventually determined that the secret meeting between Iwagakure and Kumogakure took place in a place called Lake Shikotsu in northern Takigakure. The highest-value targets currently identified are the assistant to the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure and the secretary to the Raikage of Kumogakure, each accompanied by fifteen ANBU-disguised ninja. However, the content of their meeting was not revealed in the letter, it is unknown whether this is for secrecy or because they have not yet discovered it.

Judging from the personnel comparison, even if the target's accompanying ninjas are all Jonin, there would be at most thirty Jonin, which is equal to the number of Jonin led by Uchiha Tokumitsu. With the addition of dozens of Chunin to assist, it's not a sure thing, but at least it's a sure thing.

However, if we kill these two, we'll probably incur a deep grudge against Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

But since we've already agreed to Sakumo Hatake's request, there's no point in overthinking it.

Uchiha Tokumitsu immediately issued a signal to summon the Jonin to assemble.

After discussing and determining the tactics, the group immediately headed towards the target location.

……

"Jonin Sakumo!"

About fifty kilometers from Lake Shikotsu, Uchiha Tokumitsu's ninja army successfully rendezvoused with Hatake Sakumo.

"Tokumitsu-kun," Sakumo Hatake said, sounding somewhat tired, "thank you."

"Saying that would be too formal," Uchiha Tokumitsu waved his hand. "How is the other side doing?"

“Thirty-two people, about twelve of them Jonin.” Sakumo Hatake explained the situation directly. “The protection is very thorough. There should also be sensory ninjas accompanying them, so there is no possibility of them lurking and eavesdropping.”

"Where are your subordinates?" Uchiha Tokumitsu asked, seeing that Sakumo was alone.

“…Two people disguised themselves as wandering ninjas and passed by about a kilometer from the target location, but were immediately eliminated. I placed the others on the perimeter for surveillance.” Hatake Sakumo paused for a moment, “There are members of the demolition unit among the Iwagakure ninjas.”

"Then we have no choice but to launch a direct attack?" Uchiha Tokumitsu continued to ask.

"That's certainly the case at the moment." Hatake Sakumo nodded. "Although we don't know what Iwagakure and Kumogakure are discussing, it's definitely the right thing to do to disrupt their meeting first."

“Alright.” Uchiha Tokumitsu immediately agreed and began to arrange his troops.

"Uchiha Yasushi, you will lead thirty men to lie in ambush north of Lake Shikotsu within thirty minutes, awaiting the signal to launch an attack. Your unit will also be responsible for the battlefield barrier!"

“Yes!” A middle-aged Uchiha ninja stepped forward and answered proudly.

"Uchiha Kazufumi, you will lead thirty men to lie in ambush west of Lake Shikotsu within thirty minutes and await further instructions. After the attack is launched, two squads must remain in place in case any enemy attempts to escape."

"Yes!"

"Uchiha Tsunashige, you will lead twenty men to infiltrate along the waterway. You will be the one to launch the first probing attack!"

"As ordered!"

"The rest of you, join me and Jonin Sakumo in launching a frontal attack!"

"Hai!"

"set off!"

"Swipe!"

Dozens of figures sprang into action, leaping and bounding through the jungle.

A net of encirclement was drawn toward Yan Yin and Yun Yin, who were discussing matters by the lake.

"Tokukatsu-kun is a master of military command," Hatake Sakumo exclaimed.

"Just a trivial trick," Uchiha Tokumitsu said dismissively. "But does the enemy have any other renowned experts?"

“Nothing was found.” Sakumo Hatake thought for a moment. “Their accompanying ninjas were all dressed as ANBU members from their respective countries, so it was impossible to tell them apart.”

"That's fine. With a 3 to 1 ratio of ninjas, it's a win no matter how you fight."

The two chatted for a while. Uchiha Tokumitsu took out a pocket watch and looked at it. He felt that the two flanking forces should be almost in place, so he nodded to Uchiha Tsuna.

Upon receiving the order, Uchiha Tsunashige immediately commanded the selected ninjas to jump into the river and quickly dive towards the distant lake.

"Jonin Sakumo, let's set off too." Uchiha Tokumitsu turned to Hatake Sakumo and extended an invitation.

Sakumo Hatake nodded calmly and drew the short sword strapped to his back.

After drawing his sword, Sakumo Hatake displayed a completely different temperament from his usual friendliness. His killing intent was contained yet not revealed, and his sharpness was concealed yet not scattered, typical of a top-level swordsman.

Uchiha Tokumitsu also drew his katana from his waist, tossing the scabbard to the ground because he found it in the way, figuring he could just come back for it after he won the fight.

He flicked his left hand across the katana, and purple flames of fire appeared on the blade.

The two men exchanged a smile and led their troops forward to launch an attack.

"Who goes there!"

The Iwagakure members by the lake noticed something unusual on the lake's surface and drew their ninja swords, heading towards the lake.

"Boom boom boom boom boom!"

Five water dragons leaped fiercely from the water's depths, hurtling towards the tent on the lakeside. This was a multi-layered ninjutsu attack composed of multiple ninjas unleashing the Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique in unison.

Then, twenty figures leaped out of the water and began rapidly forming hand seals.

Earth Release: Multiple Earth Flow Walls!

Although caught off guard, it was clear that the Iwagakure ANBU were also elites, and the ninjutsu they hastily used blocked the Water Dragon Bullet attack.

Fire Release:

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

"Fire Dragon Barrage!"

Multiple Uchiha clans unleashed a massive Fire Release ninjutsu that hurtled towards the Rock and Lightning formation.

"Tu Dun·Tu Liubi!"

Lightning Release: False Darkness!

"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"

In an instant, their respective ninjutsu bombarded each other at close range.

Uchiha Tokumitsu pulled out a whistle, took a deep breath, and blew it loudly.

"Hoo! Hoo hoo hoo!"

The ninja forces lurking in the north and west also rose up in response, fiercely attacking the Iwagakure and Kumogakure villages on the lakeside.

"Gentlemen, follow me and attack!" Uchiha Tokumitsu shouted, drawing his sword and leading the charge.

"Kill!" The accompanying Uchiha ninjas shouted in response and charged toward the enemy forces by the lake.

Sakumo Hatake was even faster, using a Body Flicker Technique to dash into the enemy ranks like lightning.

With his fierce swordsmanship and extremely fast speed, Hatake Sakumo killed two people in a short period of time before being stopped by five Kumogakure ANBU.

The name "White Teeth" is indeed well-deserved.

Uchiha Tokumitsu wondered if he had overreacted by calling too many people.

"Prepare the combination ninjutsu!" Now that we're here, we can't just prepare a ninjutsu offensive for nothing.

Fire Release:

"Wind Release: Great Tornado!"

"Extinguish the mighty fire!"

A series of combined fire and wind ninjutsu attacks fiercely rushed towards Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

"Tu escape·Tu Liu Tang Wu!"

The Iwagakure and Kumogakure ninjas, in a flurry of activity, used various methods to block the first wave of ninjutsu attacks, but their formations were quickly scattered and broken up by the Uchiha, who had the advantage in numbers.

After disrupting the enemy's formation with ninjutsu, the most effective and direct method for the side with a numerical advantage is close-quarters combat, using their numerical superiority to gang up on the enemy one by one.

The battlefield was in complete chaos. Uchiha Tokumitsu, wielding his katana, attempted to charge, but could not find an opportunity. His bodyguard ninjas were close by, leaving him no chance to engage the enemy.

The only remaining enemy force was the battle group consisting of the Tsuchikage's assistant and the Raikage's secretary, which still numbered seven. However, they were surrounded by the flanking force led by Uchiha Taishi and Uchiha Kazufumi.

"Secret Technique: Fire Rat Jade!"

Suddenly, from among the surrounded enemy troops, a Cloud Ninja ripped off his mask and spat out countless blue fireballs from his mouth, which surged toward the surrounding Uchiha ninja.

Although the Uchiha clan members tried to block them using their own methods, the clusters of eerie blue flames unexpectedly broke through their defenses, causing them considerable trouble.