Uchiha's personal opinion

As the young master of the Uchiha clan, does he really need to pay for explosive tags from the Uchiha clan? Uchiha Tokumitsu stated that he is a person who clearly distinguishes between public and private matters, and prioritizing public interests over private ones is his consistent style. He would neither use public office for private gain nor enrich himself at the expense of others. As for the Ministry of State Affairs' questioning of the relatively high cost of purchasing explosive tags, the Uchiha clan stated that Uchiha products are always of the highest quality, and a higher price is normal.

However, faced with the greater cause of rescuing their allies, even some distracting noises could not halt the mobile forces' intensive preparations for war.

After some preparations, at five o'clock the next morning, while the sky was still gray, the entire newly formed mobile force of Konoha quietly assembled at the entrance of Konoha Village. Led by Hatake Sakumo and Uchiha Tokumitsu, they quickly marched towards the Land of Whirlpools.

The only personnel accompanying the army were two ANBU squads temporarily drawn from the ANBU to be responsible for communication with the Land of Whirlpools, totaling six people.

From the titles of Sakumo Hatake and the Jonin of the Sarutobi clan in the Mobile Force, it can be seen that the leader of the six Anbu members is from the Sarutobi clan, and according to Tokumitsu Uchiha's speculation, he should be the eldest son of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

In other words, this reinforcement force includes veteran Konoha ninja like Hatake Sakumo, the Uchiha Jonin led by Uchiha Tokumitsu, and a high-ranking member of the Sarutobi clan's Anbu with a similarly special identity.

Although the lineup was impressive in terms of family background, the mobile force of 41 men and the secret service of 6 men totaled less than 50 men. Even if all the old and weak men in the eastern border troops were included, they would be facing a combined attack force of two to three thousand men from the three major powers.

But since we have already entered the battle, we must go all out so as not to tarnish the reputation of Konoha and the Uchiha clan.

"Gentlemen, speed up as much as possible!" Hatake Sakumo, his face resolute, rallied the ninja army during the rapid march. "Our allies in the Land of Whirlpools are waiting for our rescue. Konoha ninjas, it is our duty!"

"Hah!"

The mobile force responded in unison.

A group of elite ninjas, with the unstoppable momentum of tigers descending the mountain, rapidly advanced towards the Land of Whirlpools.

Chapter 59 Engagement! The Critical Situation of the Vortex

The Uzumaki clan is a core ally of the Senju clan, one of the founding clans of Konoha. For over a thousand years since the Warring States period, the two clans have maintained a deep friendship and bond.

After the founding of Konoha, Ashina Uzumaki, the then head of the Uzumaki clan, signed a friendship agreement with the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, and gifted Konoha a complete set of Uzumaki Sealing Technique materials, thus laying the foundation for the lineage of Konoha's sealing techniques. To commemorate the generations of friendship between the two countries, Konoha's high-ranking officials imprinted the Uzumaki clan's mark on their Jonin uniforms.

To put it bluntly, the Uzumaki clan's ally is actually the Senju clan. With Konoha now in the era of the Third Hokage's rule, how much friendship they can maintain with the Uzumaki clan is truly questionable.

But the most ironic thing is that in this era when the young and strong members of the Senju clan were almost entirely wiped out in the First Shinobi World War, the one ordered to come to the aid of the Uzumaki clan was the Uchiha, their mortal enemy with whom they had fought fiercely during the Warring States period.

In response, one can only say that life is unpredictable.

Uchiha Tokumitsu also found it somewhat difficult.

It took the mobile force a total of four hours to travel from Konoha to the border of the Land of Whirlpools.

Ninjas are naturally incredibly fast, especially since the mobile unit is composed entirely of elite ninjas. If it weren't for the need to accommodate the speed of the support ninjas, the mobile unit could have reached the border of the Land of Whirlpools even faster.

Before Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo, three Kirigakure ninjas knelt, surrounded by more than a dozen Kirigakure corpses in various states of death.

Genichiro Uchiha, one of the Uchiha Jonin of the Mobile Force, is interrogating someone with his Sharingan.

The first battle on the front lines of the Land of Whirlpools was against the Kirigakure squadron at the border of the Land of Whirlpools. However, under the absolute crushing power, the Kirigakure patrol squadron sent to the outer perimeter did not last long before being completely wiped out by the ferocious Uchiha.

"Young Master Deguang..." After a moment, Genichiro Uchiha reported the results of the interrogation with a gloomy face.

Among the ninja armies from various countries that besieged the Land of Whirlpools, Kirigakure mobilized a total of 2,800 ninjas, including more than 50 Jonin. The leader of Kirigakure was a special figure from the village—Yuan Shi.

Meanwhile, the Uzumaki clan, facing overwhelming numerical superiority, suffered another crushing defeat just a day ago and is currently trapped at the headquarters of Uzumaki Ninja Village.

Upon hearing this, even Sakumo Hatake couldn't help but sigh and rub his forehead.

Yuan Shi is the most powerful elder in Kirigakure, a contemporary of Byakuren, the first Mizukage who founded the village. Even in this era of the third Mizukage, he still possesses the same transcendent power as the Mizukage.

The fact that such a figure personally commanded and supervised the battle demonstrates the determination of Kirigakure in the Land of Water to destroy Uzushiogakure in the Land of Whirlpools.

"What about Iwagakure and Kumogakure? What are their specific intelligence reports?" the ANBU captain asked impatiently.

"There's no specific information. The person being interrogated was just an ordinary Chunin from Kirigakure." Genichiro Uchiha shook his head, indicating that he also knew nothing.

“Tokumitsu-kun…” Hatake Sakumo looked at Uchiha Tokumitsu with a hint of anticipation.

Uchiha Tokumitsu understood what he was trying to say.

The main force of the mobile unit consists of Jonin from the Uchiha clan. In this uncertain time when everyone needs to fight to the death, Uchiha Tokumitsu's orders are more effective than anyone else's.

With a sigh, Uchiha Tokumitsu ordered, "Let's assemble."

The mobile unit jonin scattered around on guard duty instantly returned to the two commanders' side.

"Gentlemen, it is time to fight to the death."

Upon hearing Uchiha Tokumitsu's words, the expressions of the other ninjas in the mobile unit changed slightly, but the twelve Jonin of the Uchiha clan remained unmoved.

"The Uzumaki clan is in imminent danger, and we bear the heavy responsibility of rescuing them. The war is urgent and there is no time to lose!" Uchiha Tokumitsu stared with his scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan, his aura as cold as a demon, as he scanned the members of the Mobile Force one by one. "I demand that every member of the Mobile Force uphold the spirit of self-sacrifice, be willing to die for their cause, and forge ahead without hesitation to slay all the enemies before them, so as not to tarnish our invincible reputation."

"Yes, sir!" The forty-one ninjas of the mobile unit bowed their heads and shouted in unison.

"In this battle, I will personally lead the Uchiha in the charge. I request Jonin Sakumo to be in charge of commanding the central army and supporting the enemies on the left and right." Uchiha Tokumitsu looked at Hatake Sakumo for his opinion, and Hatake Sakumo nodded to indicate that he had no objection.

"In addition, the Dark Division..."

"I am Sarutobi Shinnosuke." The ANBU captain removed his mask and bowed to Uchiha Tokumitsu.

"...Captain Shinnosuke, please lead the Anbu to infiltrate Uzushio at another opportune moment, make contact, and then launch a supporting offensive when our unit launches its attack, in order to break the enemy's encirclement!"

"Yes!" Sarutobi Shinnosuke agreed without hesitation and immediately ordered the Anbu to sneak out.

"Then... everyone, prepare to charge with me." Uchiha Tokumitsu tore open a corner of the large scroll behind him with his left hand, bit his finger with his right hand, and imprinted a summoning hand seal on the scroll, preparing to cast the Mutual Multiplication Explosive Tags Technique.

At this moment, within the perception range of Uchiha Tokumitsu and the mobile unit's sensory ninjas, large waves of chakra were already rushing towards the mobile unit's location.

They came on strong, they are enemies, not friends.

He then slowly drew a small katana from his waist, the blade pointing directly towards Uzushiogakure (Hidden Village of the Uchiha Clan), "Uchiha—"

"Charge forward without hesitation!"

The twelve Uchiha clan Jonin with three tomoe simultaneously revealed their Sharingan, drew their ninja swords, and shouted loudly.

Although the Uchiha clan is slightly weaker than the Senju clan in overall strength, the warlike instinct inherited from the Sharingan bloodline of Indra is the fundamental reason why the Uchiha clan has survived thousands of years of fighting.

"kill!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu took the lead, using the Body Flicker Technique to charge forward.

The twelve Uchiha Jonin spontaneously formed a wedge formation, using Uchiha Tokuko as their spearhead to pierce through and attack.

Hatake Sakumo quickly directed the other nine Jonin and support ninjas to form a formation, and he himself followed the Uchiha clan's charge, leading his troops forward.

With both sides rushing towards each other, the two ninja armies quickly approached each other.

The Uchiha clan members, their eyes gleaming with crimson light, stared fiercely at the approaching Kirigakure ninja.

"Magic Illusion: The Shackles Technique!"

The Uchiha clans unleashed their genjutsu simultaneously, and the Kirigakure ninjas, caught off guard, were struck by the genjutsu. The Kirigakure ninjas at the forefront were as if they had been hit over the head, and they all fell to the ground, their bodies stiffening.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Thirteen large fireballs hurtled towards the Hidden Mist.

"Boom boom boom!"

In an instant, the advancing Kirigakure ninjas dodged in a flash, their formation thrown into chaos. Those Kirigakure ninjas trapped in genjutsu didn't even have time to disrupt their chakra and break free from the genjutsu's restraints before they all perished under the attack of the Great Fireball.

With such power, who says fire-style attacks can't kill people?

"It's the Uchiha!"

A shrill scream rang out from the Hidden Mist's ranks.

Even in the Land of Water, isolated overseas, in the Hidden Mist Village of the Blood Mist, the reputation of the Uchiha clan is enough to stop children from crying at night.

Ignoring the outcome of the first wave of attacks, Uchiha Tokumitsu led his troops through the first line of Kirigakure's troops. As for the fallen Kirigakure ninjas, the subsequent mobile units were responsible for finishing them off.

Still shaken and in a state of panic, Kirigakure was unable to organize a counterattack in time. Uchiha Tokumitsu took out a handful of kunai from his ninja tool bag and threw them at the Kirigakure in front of him.

The aimless kunai was easily blocked, but then—

"Multiplying Explosive Tags Technique!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu's scroll on his back emitted flashing summoning light, and a series of violent explosions of detonating tags shattered the subsequent layers of Kirigakure's ranks.

Hidden within the hollow kunai are specially made summoning explosive tags. When thrown, they act as a trigger to unleash a series of bombardments using the Mutual Explosive Tags technique. This is a clever application of the Mutual Explosive Tags technique by Uchiha Tokumitsu without the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

At this time, Kirigakure had suffered heavy losses after several lines of troops were broken through, while the Uchiha were unharmed.

But the distance between the two sides has reached its limit.

The next battle will be a close-quarters combat session.

"Uchiha Style: Sword Leap Flame!"

The katana was enveloped in a thick layer of Fire Release chakra, which, with Uchiha Tokumitsu's swing, transformed into sword energy and slashed towards the Hidden Mist ninja in front of him.

"Water Escape·Water Formation Wall!"

Several Hidden Mist ninjas joined forces to use ninjutsu to block Uchiha Tokumitsu's sword attack.

Before the Uchiha could launch a follow-up attack, an incredibly swift figure flashed forward and, in a few moves, severed the head of the Hidden Mist ninja.

It is Hatake Sakumo.

His extremely swift movements combined with his concise and fierce swordsmanship earned him the formidable reputation of "Konoha's White Fang" Sakumo Hatake.

A person with a great reputation is indeed worthy of it.

Before Uchiha Tokumitsu could even give a warning, Hatake Sakumo flashed to the right like an arrow, helping another Uchiha Jonin kill the Hidden Mist ninja who was facing off.

Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't even have time to sigh before calling to the five Uchiha Jonin behind him.

"Fire Release: Great Fire Dragon Technique!"

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

Six Uchiha ninjas simultaneously formed hand seals, unleashing six fierce fire dragons that struck towards Kirigakure, while two wind-style ninjutsu techniques were also launched from behind to provide support.

The fire was fueled by the wind, and the wind amplified the fire's power. The mighty fire dragon, with its unstoppable momentum, burned all the misty figures in its path to ashes.

Looking back, there were two Jonin from the Shimura clan, both skilled in Wind Release techniques.

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded slightly to the two men before continuing his attack.

On this battlefield where life and death hang in the balance, family feuds and political struggles are temporarily set aside.

"Use the Mist Concealment Technique!"

In the ranks of the Hidden Mist ninja, a Hidden Mist Jonin who appeared to be the commander was giving loud instructions.

Then, Hatake Sakumo suddenly appeared from the side, quickly approaching and slashing at the neck of the Kirigakure Jonin.

The Hidden Mist Jonin hurriedly drew his sword to parry, then quickly retreated, intending to slip into the crowd. Two more Sarutobi Jonin wielded iron rods from either side, attacking from both sides. After parrying several times, his head was smashed open like a peach blossom.