Uchiha's personal opinion

Pipa Juzo immediately changed his expression again.

In this way, both sides understood each other's intentions, and their communication immediately heated up. Before long, they formed a blood oath of brotherhood, bound by life and death. The man and the frog even put aside their post-war affairs and moved to a secluded meeting room to prepare a banquet and continue their communication!

"The ninja world today has been completely controlled by the evil forces led by Uchiha Tokumitsu..."

After a long period of communication, seeing that the time was ripe, the immortal master Fukasaku dropped a bombshell.

Pipa Juzo's expression changed slightly, but he only sighed with complicated emotions before preparing to change the subject.

"...Furthermore, the passage to this world has been controlled by the pseudo-ninja regime it established."

Perhaps feeling that this news wasn't exciting enough, Fukasaku dropped another bombshell.

"Snapped!"

Startled, Juzo Biwa crushed the sake cup in his hand!

The immortal, Fukasaku, nodded slightly.

I hope I can scare you!

"...Given the profound insights of the immortal, how should we proceed?"

After a long while, Pipa Juzo asked softly, "...We can't just abandon our past blood feuds and join them just because we all come from the ninja world!"

"Moreover... the Blood Mist Sect will no longer be a tool in someone else's hands!"

"I have a plan that I can offer for consideration by four generations of officials..."

The immortal master subtly flattered her, his voice carrying a hint of relaxing etherealness.

"I humbly request your guidance, Immortal!"

Feeling refreshed after being patted, Pipa Juzo immediately asked for advice.

"Conceal and build a fortified city, accumulate strength, and wait for the opportune moment..."

"I am Fukasaku," the hermit said slowly, while also glancing at the changes in Hiwa Juzo's expression out of the corner of his frog eyes.

"Furthermore, if possible, we could support the government of this world, advise them, or act as a third party to fight against the evil Uchiha and their henchmen..."

"Furthermore, if Kirigakure were to rebuild its ninja village, I think the World Government wouldn't mind carrying out missions for them as long as they offered sufficient payment..."

"At the very least, we can control a kingdom and make ourselves the legitimate rulers—similar to the one-country-one-village system in the ninja world, providing them with military services..."

The ten loquats were even more tempting!

This is truly a kindred spirit!

His reason for ambushing the fleet transporting "Heavenly Gold" was to kill and burn to force them to surrender, to create a huge spectacle to force the World Government to acknowledge his existence, and to take the opportunity to start accumulating strength; now even the strategy proposed by the hermit of Mount Myōboku coincides with his goal, which shows that surrender is the best way out!

"What the immortal said makes sense..."

However, on the surface, Hibiki Juzo still had to maintain a reserved demeanor.

"However, while your strategy is excellent, how exactly should it be implemented..."

"Let me explain this to the Fourth Generation Lord in detail..."

The immortal master was immediately invigorated and began to explain his plan in detail.

Plan succeeded! The Hidden Mist ninjas were successfully used as shields for the Greninja of Mount Myōboku!

This is what the immortal thought in his heart.

Excellent! With the Greninja as a supplement, we won't have to lose so many Kirigakure ninja when we conquer all directions!

Pipa Juzo's idea was also very beautiful.

Chapter 497 The Pace of the Offensive

"Those rogue ninja from Kirigakure are actually mixed up with the remnants of Mount Myōboku?"

Upon receiving this intelligence from the world of One Piece, Uchiha Tokumitsu, who was at the Imperial Conference, was deeply surprised.

The reason why the expeditionary advance force was able to obtain this intelligence so quickly was actually very simple – the World Government's highest arrest warrant!

After all, the Kirigakure Pirates sank a total of eight naval warships!

Even the Four Emperors of the New World wouldn't dare to claim that their pirate crews could stand up to eight Navy warships—after all, in terms of ship cannons, speed, protection, and even the sailors' ship handling skills, pirates are far inferior to the Navy on average.

"There must be some kind of unknown means of communication in the world of One Piece!"

The Hyuga clan chief said with great certainty.

The intelligence personnel dispatched by the advance team to the Sabaody Archipelago saw the wanted poster two days ago, and the time of the battle shown on the wanted poster was also two days ago. Therefore, the fact that the wanted poster was fully circulated in the pirate world within just two days shows that the communication methods in the pirate world may be more advanced than the telegraph system currently used by the Shinobi World Government!

For ninjas, the first element of war is intelligence, and communication methods are essential to ensure a stable source of intelligence!

"...Shisui, notify the advance team and have them gather intelligence on Den Den Mushi."

Uchiha Tokumitsu pondered for a moment, then instructed, "As for the shape... it should resemble a snail."

The words of the Hyuga clan leader also suddenly reminded him of the various magical species that exist in the world of One Piece.

"Yes, sir..."

Shisui rose and bowed without hesitation, then left the government affairs hall to personally send the telegram.

"And how is the situation regarding the suppression and pacification of the three states?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu asked again.

"The Northern State has completed the complete eradication of the scattered Cloud Hidden Ninjas of the Plains and has newly formed four settlement detachments."

"This is what Hanzo the Salamander, the governor of Uttar Pradesh, said."

"The entire Yancheng state has been cleared out, and two new settlement detachments have been formed."

Hyuga Hizashi reported respectfully, keeping his eyes straight ahead and never making eye contact with his father, the head of the Hyuga clan.

"Hirakawa-kun has newly formed a land reclamation brigade..."

Hozuki Masahiko whispered, "The Iwagakure Freedom Organization has vanished again without a trace, and no evidence has been found of them..."

"In that case..."

From Black Zetsu, Uchiha Tokumitsu also learned that the so-called 'Free Iwagakure' was actually Tobi leading a group of White Zetsu who were always looking for trouble and playing cosplay. Previously, due to the newly established Shinobi World Government, they were too busy with various affairs to actively eliminate or try to incorporate them. However, now that the Shinobi World has been largely integrated, it is time to dig out these rats.

"Lord Asura..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu's gaze fell on Ashura, who was sitting in the corner.

"How about you organize the cleanup operation?"

"Am I in charge of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)?"

Ashura was somewhat surprised: "Can a civilian official command a ninja army?"

The eyes of the high-ranking officials of the Ninja World Government immediately lit up.

"I do not intend to send either the army or the navy."

Uchiha Tokumitsu explained, "However, you can mobilize the reclamation brigade and the reserve brigade for coordinated operations."

"As for your partner, they are all old acquaintances of yours, so you can rest assured."

"As ordered."

Ashura nodded.

Although he was indeed somewhat lacking in etiquette, Ashura at least managed to maintain the proper decorum of his subordinate status in his speech.

Knowing his identity, Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't care much, but the other high-ranking officials were a different story. Besides, Ashura was in charge of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, which was directly under the Imperial Household Agency. His job was to find fault with them, so it was no wonder they wouldn't give him a friendly look. However, Ashura, who was used to amusing himself, didn't mind and instead began to happily imagine the scene of commanding the second-line troops in battle.

"In addition, it's time to move the second batch of expeditionary force members there..."

After briefly deciding on a series of government affairs, Uchiha Tokumitsu formally addressed the issue that everyone was most concerned about.

Immediately afterwards, the breathing of the group of high-ranking officials became rapid.

Unlike the vanguard, which is mainly responsible for intelligence gathering and land reclamation, this time the force sent into the pirate world will be a massive combat force. It will not only be entirely composed of front-line standing ninja troops, but will also be equipped with various war machines built by the Ninja World Government. Even the warships will be the latest models of 10,000-ton steel-armored battleships with full main guns and fast cruisers. If such a ninja army can be commanded and win the first round of war, then making a name for oneself in history will be a piece of cake!

Since the first batch of historical materials from the Imperial History Compilation Bureau entered literacy schools throughout the ninja world, both the various ninja clans and the important officials have seen great benefits from it.

Leaving a good name in history is equivalent to leaving a broad road for one's family and descendants to prosper alongside the nation!

"Your Majesty, I am willing to resign from my position as military commander and become a pioneer for the ninja world!"

Before the senior officials could react, Hanzo the Salamander stood up abruptly.

"We are also willing to serve as Your Majesty's vanguard!"

Military and political leaders such as Uchiha Hatake, Uchiha Fugaku, Kakuzu, and Minazuki Chino also immediately rose to petition.

"I understand your intentions, but let's not rush things..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu reassured him, "The expansion of the ninja world is not something that can be done overnight; there will be opportunities in the future."

"but……"

Uchiha Tokumitsu turned his gaze to Hanzo of the Salamander: "Mr. Hanzo, besides you, there is no one else in Amegakure who is qualified to be the warlord of a region. If you were to resign from this position..."

"Your Majesty, there are no more Rain Ninjas. All that remains now is the Rain Region under the United Administrative Region!"

Hanzo the Salamander said resolutely, "Moreover, if we don't fight again while we still have some fighting strength, I'm worried that we'll enter a period of complete decline in strength in just a few years!"

"But……"

Although Hanzo of the Salamander's request was very reasonable, Uchiha Tokumitsu still hesitated.

In terms of strength, Hanzo of the Salamander is indeed quite suitable, and being from Amegakure, he is also particularly knowledgeable about naval warfare, making him a very suitable commander for the first batch of combat troops of the expeditionary force.

However, Uchiha Tokumitsu also needed to consider the balance of power among the various factions of the Uchiha Dynasty and even the Ninja World Government. Not only did he need to ensure the absolute control of the Uchiha clan, but more importantly, he needed to maintain a balance, so that ninjas from different factions would have a powerful backer or a position to succeed them, thus encouraging them to climb the ranks.

The reason for handing over the three states to powerful figures outside the royal family was precisely this consideration.

Hanzo of the Salamander's petition was tantamount to giving up his protection of the Amegakure juniors in exchange for the position of a regional army commander—after all, given Hanzo's strength and seniority, apart from Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo, no one dared to be his superior.

"In that case, let's expand the recruitment of the Water Demon Squad in the Rain Zone. That would be a way to give the Rain Ninja an explanation..."

For most ninjas, being able to serve in the regular ninja army is undoubtedly a sign of trust in their abilities, and at the same time, it's a coveted job with a high salary.

After a moment's thought, Uchiha Tokumitsu made a decision: "As for the designation, let's call it the First Expeditionary Army. I'll allocate you 7,000 ninja troops under its command initially, and we'll supplement or expand it as needed. In addition, a test unit of the newly developed Wolf-type submarine will also be assigned to your command."

"We will certainly live up to our mission!"