Uchiha's personal opinion

Ashina Uzumaki immediately stepped forward and said, "To ensure the operation of this large-scale barrier, Kushina will be responsible for the chakra supply for this barrier technique!"

A pretty red-haired girl with a serious expression immediately stepped forward.

Kushina Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki...

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded. "Very good. I'll also hand over the Six-Tails to you. If you run out of chakra, you can just extract it!"

"If all else fails..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu's gaze fell on Yagura Karatachi.

"I understand. Protecting the sealing squad and ensuring their chakra supply are of paramount importance..."

"I can't help it," Yagura said helplessly.

"I'm glad you understand..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded.

"Gentlemen!"

Everyone in the temporary command center immediately straightened their backs.

"Operational Zone—"

"Toba, Fushimi!"

Chapter 394 Clash of Eras

A massive barrier spanning two prefectures—regardless of whether it can successfully seal off the target's space-time ninjutsu, its sheer size is unprecedented.

This time, the Konoha Sealing Team, the Uzumaki Clan, and the conscripted sealing ninjas totaled over three hundred people, plus two Jinchuriki and a Tailed Beast as a source of chakra. The investment of manpower and resources was beyond imagination.

Even Sakumo Hatake couldn't help but marvel at such a grand plan.

But it's not surprising that Uchiha Tokumitsu made a mountain out of a molehill.

After all, a Wood Release monster had appeared before, and now a powerful ninja with a space-time ninjutsu similar to the Flying Thunder God had appeared. Konoha, which had originally dominated the ninja world, was now finding it difficult to cope.

Of course, it's not that Konoha has become weak on the front lines, but rather that lone wolf-style powerhouses are always the most troublesome for any organization.

To avoid the situation where "the more bandits are suppressed, the more bandits there are," Hatake Sakumo naturally agreed to Uchiha Tokumitsu's request for a "heavy blow."

While Uchiha Tokumitsu faced the risk of fighting alone, in addition to his usual partner Matatabi, he also extracted the Seven-Tails, Chomei, from the body of the former Jinchuriki of Takigakure and used his Mangekyou Sharingan to control it as a backup plan.

Moreover, the Seven-Tails has another advantage: it can fly! And it flies very fast!

Although Uchiha Tokumitsu has not yet mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, he can use Sage Chakra to strengthen and lock onto the location of the Sage Seeds he bestowed after finding the kidnapped Uchiha Josuke, thereby searching for the whereabouts of that unknown powerful figure.

Therefore, even if the sealing formation malfunctions, Uchiha Tokumitsu can still use the location to fly over and continue the pursuit.

As for whether he could defeat this person, Uchiha Tokumitsu had not considered it.

"...We must be extremely cautious in this battle!"

Sakumo Hatake said with a solemn expression.

He also changed into lighter armor with stronger defense, wore two swords at his waist, and carried a nodachi on his back, looking exactly like a fully armored samurai.

"That's alright. No matter how strong an unknown so-called strong person is, there are limits to their strength."

Uchiha Tokumitsu simply replaced his wrist guards with a pair of chakra metal bracers, which were also specially made ninja tools by the Uzumaki Research Institute; he still carried his usual small katana at his waist, and his ninja tool pouch on his chest was bulging with all kinds of scroll ninja tools, indicating that he was prepared for a protracted battle.

"Even if we have to completely destroy both counties, we must keep this powerful expert with the Flying Thunder God Technique alive!"

Sakumo Hatake also became somewhat ruthless.

According to Josuke Uchiha's statement before his abduction, the target seemed to be a Senju ninja who possessed the Flying Thunder God Technique; otherwise, it would be inexplicable that such a forbidden technique would be mastered by an unknown person. However, even the Senju clan, now under Tsunade's leadership, immediately denied this claim, stating that there was no such person in the Senju clan and supporting the extermination operation organized by Tokumitsu Uchiha and Sakumo Hatake.

Although this action may seem cold-blooded and ruthless, it is also within reason.

Even Tsunade wouldn't dare gamble the future of her clan on whether the other person truly felt a sense of belonging to the family.

If they don't act quickly, the enraged Uchiha clan will probably slaughter the Senju clan members of Konoha.

"I'm leaving first."

Squads of ninja were setting off for their designated positions in a flurry of activity. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo also got up to prepare to patrol Toba County, where their target was located, and Fushimi County, which they might be heading to.

May your military fortune endure!

Hatake Sakumo nodded, then sat down on a chair and closed his eyes to rest, quietly waiting for Uchiha Tokumitsu's summons.

……

"I'm so satisfied!"

Ashura, having spent nearly three hours indulging in a hearty meal, was completely satisfied and leisurely continued to wander around the city of Toba County with Josuke Uchiha.

The lanterns were lit and the moonlight was bright, but the main street of the county town was still bustling with people coming and going to play and shop, no less than during the day.

This prosperous and peaceful scene was something Asura had never seen before.

Although it is completely different from the social structure he envisioned, it is undeniable that the common people of the ninja world today live more like human beings than in ancient times.

"How long can these common people usually live?"

Ashura asked casually.

"The average lifespan of farmers in the countryside is around forty, while urban residents can live to around sixty. As for nobles, it depends on fate."

Josuke Uchiha made up an answer on the spot.

He's not a ninja in charge of social research in the intelligence department, so how could he possibly know such boring data as the average life expectancy in the ninja world?

However, based on the situation in Konoha, it is roughly within this range.

Moreover, it sounds like... this blond guy's schizophrenia seems to have suddenly improved?

"Then why not let all the farmers move to towns and cities?"

Ashura asked, puzzled.

"...Then who will farm the land and provide the food?"

Josuke Uchiha was speechless, realizing that his earlier change of opinion about him was a mistake.

Sure enough, he's still a brain-butt split idiot!

"That makes sense."

Ashura nodded indifferently and continued to ask, "By the way, what does it mean that a noble's lifespan depends on fate?"

Why do you have so many questions!

Josuke Uchiha was getting impatient, but considering the vast difference in strength between the two sides and that his life was in someone else's hands, he still honestly replied, "Daimyo nobles are easily swayed by fire and water!"

"...They don't distinguish between superiors and inferiors!"

This time, Ashura understood Josuke Uchiha's implied meaning, but he just snorted and let it go, then continued to browse the pedestrian street under the night sky with great interest.

This is also a conclusion Ashura drew from observing the ninja world: in today's ninja world, if there were no nobles, the common people might actually be living a better life.

At least during his visit to the Land of Fields, he had encountered some minor nobles who were levying exorbitant taxes. At that time, Ashura even carried on the fine tradition of punishing evil and promoting good. However, Uchiha Josuke clearly stated that these commoners who were helped would die in the nobles' subsequent revenge, so Ashura stopped doing such foolish things.

But after entering the Land of Fire, he discovered that in this country where the United Company had a strong presence, the nobles seemed to be very law-abiding.

Even the taxes they collect are stipulated by the joint venture, and they dare not ask for a single penny more!

In this way, the Uchiha clan and their vassals, whom he wanted to oppose and eliminate, have become the protectors of the common people?!

This is completely inconsistent with the description by Fukasaku of Mount Myōboku of a ninja world in dire straits, where commoners suffer from the abuse of the Uchiha!

"Let's explore a bit more, then return to Mount Myōboku and discuss it with the hermit Fukasaku again!"

Ashura once again felt that his ninja way was right.

After all, the intense conflict between the Uchiha clan, descendants of my brother, and the Mount Myōboku lineage boils down to a lack of love and understanding! And isn't that exactly what my ninja way has always upheld?

If Uchiha Tokumitsu is willing to give up his evil deeds of worshipping the Goddess of the Rabbit and destroy the place of worship, Ashura thinks he can still give him a chance to repent.

At worst, replacing it with this guy wouldn't be bad...

Ashura glanced subtly at the expressionless Josuke Uchiha, growing increasingly satisfied with him.

After all, having an obedient person to promote the Asura path is not a bad option.

Moreover, this aligns with his long-standing philosophy of "being cautious in killing."

"You really need to travel more to broaden your horizons, don't you think?"

Ashura exclaimed, "By the way, what's your name again?"

"Uchiha Josuke..."

Then Josuke Uchiha asked, "And what about you? I still don't know how to address you."

"Asura!"

"Good name!"

Josuke Uchiha once again memorized this name, which defied the naming logic of the ninja world.

Based on the intelligence I've gathered, I estimate I can crush those parasites in the intelligence department!

Josuke Uchiha was quite pleased with himself, feeling a sense of satisfaction at the gains he had made from his compromises over the past few days.

"Let's go!"

After touring around and seeing all the new things, Ashura asked Josuke Uchiha, "Are there any larger castles nearby?"

"A little south is Fushimi District, which is famous for its high-quality glutinous rice and its local specialty dumplings."

Josuke Uchiha also figured out Ashura's preferences and immediately catered to them.

"Fushimi... that's fine too."

Ashura agreed without much thought and then left Toba County with Uchiha Josuke.

After finding out the location of Fushimi County outside the city, Ashura took out a strange-looking kunai from his pocket and threw it in the direction of Fushimi County. Then he found a shady spot under a tree and sat down.

"This forbidden technique is truly a miracle..."

Josuke Uchiha was extremely envious; this wasn't the first time he had experienced the wondrous feeling of transcending space.

Ashura's strength was also extraordinary, especially when he injected chakra into that strangely shaped kunai and then threw it. The kunai could travel a distance of about fifty kilometers!