Uchiha's personal opinion

"But who exactly is this person who kidnapped Jonin Josuke?"

"...They should be the new earth-walkers of Mount Myōboku."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said without changing his expression.

He hasn't decided yet whether to reveal the secrets of the ancient Otsutsuki clan to others, fearing that those who hear it might have their "Daoist heart shattered."

"Mount Myoboku again..."

Hatake Sakumo frowned. "Why are these weirdos always haunting us?"

"This indicates that the joint counterterrorism force is still understaffed and needs to be further strengthened."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said casually.

Although the Uchiha clan has determined its path of internal integration and strengthening its military, it is difficult for the clan alone to eliminate the hidden forces. Therefore, the expansion of the Konoha Standing Ninja Army also needs to be put on the agenda.

"Sooner or later, we will sweep them all away and eradicate those outcasts!"

Sakumo Hatake snorted coldly.

After the surprise attack that killed Shima, the hermit of Mount Myōboku, it meant there would be no more chance for reconciliation, so Hatake Sakumo wished he could wipe out those heretics as soon as possible.

Otherwise, who knows how vengeful these long-lived aliens can be? Even if Hatake Sakumo is not afraid, he still has clan members and offspring.

"Lord Tokumitsu..."

A servant ninja appeared instantly and knelt on one knee in front of Uchiha Tokumitsu.

"The pacification commissioner of Daimyo has arrived..."

"...Daimyo? What's he sending people for?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu was somewhat puzzled.

"He said he wanted to offer his condolences to the ninja army and congratulate Lord Tokumitsu on another great victory!"

The attendant ninja replied.

"How dare he try to appease the ninja army!"

This was exactly what Uchiha Tokumitsu cared about most, so he was even more annoyed: "Have the daimyo's envoy wait in the county town!"

“Sakumo-kun…”

"It wouldn't hurt to meet them together later."

Sakumo Hatake and Sakumo are of one mind.

"But why has the Daimyo suddenly made some noise?"

After dismissing the attendant ninjas, Uchiha Tokumitsu casually asked.

"Perhaps he couldn't stand being alone..."

Sakumo Hatake shrugged. "Of course, it's also possible they were frightened. After all, this place is close to the Kinki region, so it shouldn't be difficult for them to observe what's going on here."

"It seems the ninja army directly under the daimyo's command is of decent quality..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu seemed to be deep in thought.

"But they're nothing more than clay chickens and earthenware dogs..."

Sakumo Hatake replied with a smile.

"Ultimately, we still need to find a balance; there's no point in rushing it..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu sighed.

Sakumo Hatake said no more.

Konoha ultimately lacked management-type ninjas, so the progress of "actual control" in various parts of the Land of Fire was always unsatisfactory. In addition, the United Company's energy was focused on the oases in the Land of Wind, which could be plundered at will, and it did not have much energy to interfere in the internal affairs of the Land of Fire. Moreover, the United Company's methods were not suitable for use in the Land of Fire, which was regarded as its homeland by the Konoha ninjas.

Therefore, nearly half of the counties in the Land of Fire are still under the actual control of daimyo and noble families, including the most prosperous Kinki region.

When will the ninja army be allowed to march north?

After a moment of silence, Sakumo Hatake suddenly asked.

"Kumakuya and Iwagakure are nothing but withered bones in a tomb, not worth worrying about..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu replied with his usual words.

"You know, the militant faction probably can't wait any longer."

Sakumo Hatake said, "Although I don't know why you are being so cautious, Tokumitsu-kun, the village is no longer what it used to be, and there is no problem heading north."

"Let's hold a secret meeting between the two houses after things have calmed down in Sunagakure..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu expressed his support for the "Jonin Military Aristocratic Group," and then casually changed the subject.

"Speaking of this... it seems the intelligence department hasn't been able to find out exactly how the Kazekage disappeared either."

Sakumo Hatake also became interested.

Because the abduction of Josuke Uchiha was so sudden, Tokumitsu Uchiha focused all his energy on tracking down his clansmen, and paid much less attention to the disappearance of the Kazekage of Sunagakure.

"The specific truth is not important; let's just see how Luo Sha uses his methods."

Although Uchiha Tokumitsu had already identified the suspect and arranged for the Ninja Cat Clan to conduct a secret manhunt, the matter was too mysterious, so he did not reveal anything. He only mentioned that Rasa had led the joint anti-terrorism ninja army back to the country to fight for power.

"Besides, we gave him so many ninja troops as support. If he still can't handle the mess in the Land of Wind, then we can only say we misjudged him."

"Let's go, the battlefield is almost cleared up. Let's see what tricks the daimyo's envoy is up to!"

Although Hatake Sakumo had something to say, since Uchiha Tokumitsu had already spoken, he couldn't say anything more.

……

"By order of His Highness the Holy Lord of the Land of Fire, I have taken the liberty of coming to pay my respects to Lord Tokuko and Mr. Sakumo."

Perhaps the show of force had an effect, because the daimyo's envoy was very humble. He no longer mentioned the so-called honorific title of "ruling the land with the reverence of all people," but instead voluntarily lowered the daimyo's claim to the same level as Uchiha Tokumitsu.

When will the messenger arrive?

"I asked Hatake Sakumo."

"Lord Tokuko's might is known throughout the world, but even in Fushimi County, where ordinary people live, there have been some losses. Therefore, I have come to offer my condolences and also to inform the lords of Konoha."

Although the envoy was humble, he did not back down much in his words, but continued to assert the sovereignty of the Fire Kingdom government over the county town.

"Thank you for your hard work, envoy. Just leave behind the relief supplies. As for internal affairs... Konoha will arrange for the joint company to handle them!"

Sakumo Hatake glanced at the expressionless Tokumitsu Uchiha and continued.

"Your Highness the Daimyo..."

The messenger immediately tried to explain.

Why is your name so sacred?

Uchiha Tokumitsu interrupted the messenger.

"A great name is born sacred!"

The envoy braced himself and retorted to Uchiha Tokumitsu's malicious question.

"What evidence is there that it is sacred?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu asked, "Is it immortality, or invulnerability to all magic?"

"Your Highness the Daimyo and all the princes of the four kingdoms are descendants of the ancestral emperor. It is by blood, or ordained by the divine!"

The envoy stood tall and proud, his expression filled with pride as he spoke.

"I've heard that the Great Ruler possesses one of the Three Sacred Treasures from the time of the Ancestral Emperor, but I don't know if this is true or not..."

A strange smile appeared on Uchiha Tokumitsu's face.

"The Qiongqu Jewel, one of the Three Sacred Treasures, is the symbol of the Great Lord!"

The messenger raised his head even higher.

"Then...but I don't know..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't activate his Mangekyou Sharingan. Instead, he condensed a small Yasakani no Magatama in his palm and said meaningfully, "I wonder how valuable the Daimyo's Magatama is, and how it differs from the Magatama in my palm..."

Even though he wasn't a ninja, the messenger felt the terrifying power emanating from the chakra tomoe in Uchiha Tokumitsu's palm, and couldn't help but swallow hard in shock.

"Why is your name so sacred!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu questioned him again.

"The great name will be passed down through the ages, and the sacred position is bestowed by Heaven!"

Although the messenger was terrified, he still tried to defend himself.

"How many Jonin does His Highness the Daimyo have?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu chuckled and then asked.

"...The fact that His Majesty has no ninjas under his command is just a rumor spread by ignorant villagers about his attendant samurai."

The messenger could no longer stop the sweat from beading on his forehead.

"That's good……"

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded.

The envoy felt a slight sense of relief, but Uchiha Tokumitsu's next words plunged him into an icy abyss.

"One day I will lead my ninja army to Kyoto, and then we shall see just how sacred the dignified jewel of the daimyo truly is!"

The dazed messenger was then carried away by the attendant ninjas.

"Actually, there's no need for the daimyo to know too much..."

Sakumo Hatake had a different opinion.

"In any case, we must first pacify the internal situation before we can fight external enemies. It's only a matter of time. We should let the daimyo prepare so that we can wipe them all out in one fell swoop..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said dismissively.

Chapter 400 Internal Affairs

Taking advantage of the opportunity to intervene in the reconstruction and relief efforts of Fushimi County, and after Uchiha Tokumitsu ruthlessly expelled the daimyo's envoy, the local hereditary nobles and county governors wisely came to pledge their allegiance.