Uchiha's personal opinion

Uchiha probably got his inspiration from the communication base stations in his previous life: "Imagine if we send out a base station that can amplify and relay signals, and then send out fixed messages to find the fleet. If the fleet recovers, the base station will forward the message to the observation station base."

"Maybe it will work!"

Ashina's eyes lit up, as if a new world had opened up for him: "However, this might require funding and tailed beast chakra support..."

"Then everything is negotiable!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu waved his hand, "As for the thrust of the guided rockets, let Kushina take charge! If necessary, let her try firing a few Tailed Beast Balls!"

"If she leaves the village..."

Ashina Uzumaki hesitated somewhat.

After all, Kushina Uzumaki was the jinchūriki of the strongest tailed beast in the ninja world!

"It's alright, I'll assign the first squad of the Red Guard to guard the observation post!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu was determined to keep the secret of the passage to the new world.

But if a new world truly emerges after the hurricane...

To be honest, this did touch on a blind spot in his knowledge.

When faced with a possibility that is completely unknown, whether it be his past or present life, Uchiha Tokumitsu's emotions inevitably fluctuate greatly.

Of course, there are other reasons as well, for example—

"Although I said there was no limit to the funding for on-site research, this time the expenses are just too much!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu complained, "In just over thirty days, we've spent over 30 billion gold coins! That's over a billion a day on average! This expenditure is even higher than the Shogunate's military budget!"

It's just a short-term investment.

Ashina Uzumaki immediately broke into a big smile, and the anxiety that had been hanging over him finally subsided.

Based on his and the Uzumaki researchers' experience in faking spending, once Uchiha Tokumitsu starts complaining about funding, it means everything is fine: "Moreover, this investment is absolutely necessary and has an extremely high return!"

"Forget it, I can't be bothered arguing with you!"

As expected, Uchiha Tokumitsu raised the money high and then gently lowered it, choosing to forgive once again: "I'll give you another 30 billion for special research. The funds cannot be misappropriated, and every expenditure must be recorded in a ledger. Once it's used up, it's truly gone!"

Sure enough, it was still the same old Lord Deguang, sharp-tongued but kind-hearted.

Not only did they continue to allocate funds generously, but they even dispatched their most valuable Uchiha Red Guards to protect Kushina and the Uzumaki ninja at the observation station!

This is the elite of the clan, the most precious ace ninja army in the hands of Uchiha Tokumitsu, a guard that has never been assigned to any other ninja army unit!

Ashina's smile grew even brighter, and at the same time, a long-brewing decision resurfaced in his mind.

"Actually... the Uzumaki clan is willing to make amends for their mistakes!"

A hint of hesitation flashed across Ashina's face, but it quickly turned into a resolute and decisive one.

"Ha! Forget it~"

These words amused Uchiha Tokumitsu. "I probably know more about the Uzumaki clan's resources than you do!"

"Lord Tokumitsu!"

Uzumaki Ashina suddenly spoke in an extremely serious tone: "I believe that the blood pact between the Uchiha clan and the Uzumaki is insufficient to maintain the relationship between the two clans, and the Uzumaki clan has always caused you a lot of trouble..."

"There's no need to say more, we're old acquaintances."

Uchiha Tokumitsu waved his hand dismissively, assuming that Uzumaki Ashina was simply feeling guilty for spending too much money this time.

"I am willing to offer up the most precious treasure of my tribe..."

Ashina Uzumaki bowed deeply and said.

"Alright..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu sighed, "The Uzumaki clan's secret technique scrolls are all in my hands, and you haven't kept the latest research results to yourself. In addition, when you escaped from the Land of Whirlpools back then, I was the one who helped you salvage the Uzumaki clan's remaining resources..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu shook his head, preparing to politely decline Uzumaki Ashina's offer.

"Kushina."

Ashina Uzumaki spoke slowly.

"what!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu was immediately shocked: "She's human! How could you..."

"She is also the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"

Ashina Uzumaki immediately said, "Lord Tokuko, the blood alliance between our two races must be taken to the next level, and marriage is the best way to strengthen it!"

"But...but Makoto..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu was becoming somewhat incoherent.

"Lord Tokumitsu!"

Upon hearing that there seemed to be a chance, Ashina Uzumaki was overjoyed: "Monogamy is a bad habit of the Senju clan, and freedom of marriage is the elegant policy of the new dynasty!"

"Kushina wasn't just a Jinchūriki, she was a living, breathing person..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu still stuttered a bit when he spoke.

However, they did not immediately refuse.

"I also mentioned this matter to Elder Setsuna, and he said there was absolutely no problem!"

No refusal is tantamount to consent, at least that's how Ashina Uzumaki understood it. "Besides, there's absolutely no problem with Kushina!"

"You just need to tell Ms. Makoto!"

"Even after Makoto's wedding is fine!"

After saying that, Ashina Uzumaki didn't give Tokumitsu Uchiha a chance to reply, and left with the words "I'm going to propose to Commander Nakagen" before making his escape.

"Ah, this..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu's mind was still a bit confused.

I treated you as my subordinate, but you want to be my relative by marriage?!

Chapter 454 The Road to the Final Battle

"Boom boom boom!!"

On the sea beyond the desolate lands, the gunboats of the Western Task Force of the Shogunate Navy were firing cluster chakra shells at the reefs that had been honed and hardened by countless years, making them as solid as steel.

However, this salvo was not very effective. Although some of the rocks exposed on the surface of the sea were blown away, the parts on the seabed remained as strong as ever.

"Prepare the reef-breaking ship!"

On the flagship of the battleship, Uchiha Tokumitsu also noticed this scene, and immediately turned his head and ordered: "Don't be stingy with the tailed beast chakra, turn the power of the reef-breaking ship to the maximum!"

"As ordered!"

The familiar advisor, Nara Yukihira, immediately responded.

After the original Fire Gate Shogunate, which was stationed in and ruled the Land of Grass, was disbanded and reorganized into the Northwest Garrison, the original personnel were also disbanded and reorganized. The original high-ranking members of the Fire Gate Shogunate, including Nara Yukihira, were dispersed to various ninja armies. Uchiha Tokumitsu did not treat them differently, but assigned them new positions that were more suitable for their abilities.

With the order given, the specially designed reef-breaking ship, which had been on high alert, began to operate at full power under the control of the Shogunate ninja, crushing the reefs ahead with overwhelming force.

Then came the extremely piercing sound of rocks cracking, which made even the shogun's scalp tingle despite wearing earmuffs.

"Clipper Draft Team, Ready!"

As the reef-breaking ship continued to move forward, Nara Yukihira immediately issued a second order.

Speedboats were launched from the ironclad warship, each carrying six ninjas, and propelled by chakra engines, they sped forward towards the reef-breaking ship.

Although the Greninja frogs of Mount Myōboku are not human, they are not stupid either. Naturally, they are aware that the Shogunate Navy is opening up sea lanes. However, since the Greninja frogs of Mount Myōboku have never had the concept of supplying and supporting troops, it is difficult for them to support large-scale expeditions.

However, ever since the opening of the sea route gradually improved, especially after Uchiha Tokumitsu began to personally oversee it, small-scale ninja frog raids have never stopped.

The speedboat team's role is to scout ahead of valuable reef-breaking vessels to prevent them from being damaged by lurking nectarines.

In addition to the speedboat fleet, the surface radar on the ironclad warships was also constantly scanning every movement on and under the sea.

After all, Uchiha Tokumitsu had personally come to the front line, and no ninja dared to be negligent.

“Lord Deguang…”

Uchiha Makoto walked to the bow of the flagship with a cup of tea and handed the warm tea to Uchiha Tokumitsu.

Uchiha Tokumitsu took a sip, but his attention remained focused on the broken reef ship that was crashing through the rocks with unstoppable force.

Regardless of whether the hurricane barrier in the East China Sea leads to a passage to the New World, it does not diminish Uchiha Tokumitsu's murderous intent towards Mount Myōboku.

These kinds of powerful, clan-based outcasts are the most annoying.

If they were just obediently serving as a source of summoning beasts, that would be fine; the ninjas generally wouldn't have any objections. But Mount Myōboku has a habit of standing on the moral high ground, secretly pointing fingers at the ninja world and criticizing its people, even to the point of being arrogant enough to absurdly demand a savior for the ninja world!

It wasn't just Uchiha Tokumitsu; any other powerful ninja in the world would find it unbearable.

However, in the past, the most dazzling twin stars in the ninja world were often from the Uchiha and Senju clans. In particular, the Indra and Ashura brothers, who were constantly reincarnated and entangled in endless battles within the bloodlines of the two clans, were completely ignored by the small actions of Mount Myōboku.

But for Uchiha Tokumitsu, that was—

"How can I allow someone else to snore beside my bed!"

The fact that Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't storm Mount Myōboku alone shows that he was incredibly rational.

"Let's go back to the cabin and rest for a bit. The sun in this desolate place is too scorching..."

After observing the construction progress for a while, Uchiha Tokumitsu took Uchiha Makoto's hand and walked towards the cabin.

With a slightly flushed face, Uchiha Makoto obediently followed along step by step.

But just as I stepped off the bow, a piercing radar warning suddenly went off!

Then a loudspeaker announced: "A large-scale unidentified organism is rapidly approaching from 20 nautical miles to the southwest, at a depth of 5 to 10 meters!"

"Repeated: Unidentified creature is approaching from the southwest! Combat team, prepare for immediate action!"

Following the command from the loudspeaker, the Shogunate ninja army, which was already on high alert, quickly mobilized. The reef-breaking ship was equipped with a water demon force that had been conscripted from the Rain Ninja. At this moment, they also quickly jumped into the sea to guard against possible attacks from below.

The flagship's massive cannons also began to change direction, pointing towards the sea area marked by the radar.

"Lord Tokumitsu..."

Nara Yukihira jogged over to ask for instructions.