Hostile to the Uchiha? Don't regret relocating your entire clan!

Tsuchikage accepted the order and left, while the rest of the group went for drinks at the invitation of the Third Raikage.

If the plan goes smoothly, the Land of Lightning will surely be able to replace the Land of Fire and become the most prosperous country in the ninja world!

Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi threw the intelligence scroll in his hand to the ground and couldn't help but curse, "Beasts! The bastards of Kumogakure are utterly inhuman!"

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's exasperated appearance, Danzo Shimura couldn't help but ask curiously, "Hiruzen, what's wrong now?"

In his memory, Hiruzen Sarutobi was always calm and composed, never showing his emotions.

But why do we always break down like this when we encounter the Hidden Cloud Village?

"look by youself!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi angrily tossed the scroll to Danzo Shimura.

Danzo Shimura glanced at it briefly, and his vision went black; he almost went berserk on the spot.

The Hidden Cloud Village actually wanted to sell them ninja tools, and even said that whichever village, Konoha or Sunagakure, bought fewer ninja tools, they would form an alliance with the other.

Is this how you do business?

This is a naked threat!

Starting with the demand for the Uchiha clan's assets in the Land of Fire, how many times have they been robbed in just a few years?

Every time they manage to accumulate a little wealth, the guys from Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) set their sights on them...

Those bastards really treat Konoha like an ATM!

"Hiruzen, what are your plans?"

"I asked in a deep voice," Shimura Danzo asked.

I can't give them the money.

What’s the difference between this and aiding the enemy?

After a long silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally gritted his teeth and said, "Buy!"

I have to buy it.

While dealing with Sunagakure is relatively easy for them now, the situation will become serious once Kumogakure joins the war.

If not handled properly, it's not impossible that Konoha could be completely divided up!

Upon hearing this, Danzo Shimura fell silent for a moment.

He was extremely unhappy, but there was nothing he could do about it.

It’s so frustrating!

After thinking for a while, Danzo Shimura couldn't help but say, "Hiruzen, we've already lost so much money, plus the war with Sunagakure... we don't have much money left."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "This time, we can only rely on ourselves."

"The cost of purchasing ninja tools from Kumogakure was entirely borne by our Sarutobi, Shimura, Utatane, and Mitomon clans."

After the two finished their discussion, a long silence fell over the office.

After a long pause, Shimura Danzo finally spoke, somewhat puzzled: "Hiruzen, why do you think things have turned out this way?"

"When we first took control of Konoha, we were so full of vigor and didn't even consider ninja villages like Kumogakure to be a threat."

"But now we're being bullied and humiliated, and every day we're plagued by the thought of ceding territory and paying reparations..."

"When exactly did all these changes begin?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was complicated, and he didn't reply.

In fact, they all understood that all the changes began when the Uchiha clan left Konoha.

I regret my actions.

If they had noticed earlier and nipped the Uchiha clan in the bud, they would never be in such a frustrated state now.

But it's too late to say anything now. Not only can they not interfere with the Uchiha clan, they also have to put on a smiling face for them.

Nearly a hundred Anbu ninjas escorted the money to Kumogakure.

They were received by Uchiha Fugaku.

Before Fugaku Uchiha could speak, the leader of the Anbu stepped forward and said with a smile, "Lord Fugaku, we've kept you waiting. We're here to buy ninja tools."

Fugaku Uchiha ignored him, simply sat down, and said calmly, "I don't like talking to people who wear masks."

Upon hearing this, the ANBU ninja immediately removed his mask.

Beneath the mask was a smiling face full of ingratiation.

"Lord Fugaku, we are used to wearing them and didn't notice for a moment. Please forgive us."

"Speaking of which, Lord Fugaku seems to be even stronger than before."

Listening to the flattery from the ANBU ninjas, Fugaku Uchiha felt extremely pleased.

Back when the Uchiha clan hadn't yet left Konoha, these Anbu members were all incredibly arrogant.

Every time he dealt with the underworld, he would get a cold shoulder.

But now...

The once arrogant and disdainful members of the secret service now stood before him, bowing and scraping, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.

This time, it's your turn to smile at me!

Chapter 105 The Hunt Begins

Konoha 49th year.

Three Konoha ninja squads, totaling twelve people, are escorting supplies to the front-line camp.

The leader was named Haruki Sarutobi, and he was in charge of this operation.

His squad members are Shinta Shimura and Ichiro Mito, who are mainly responsible for offense.

The other two team members are Hinata Shunta, Inuzuka Yuuka, and Aburame Kiya, who are responsible for intelligence gathering and reconnaissance.

Also responsible for defense and counter-attacks are Akimichi Katsuta, Yamanaka Taishi, and Nara Sho.

The group walked along the road, stopping frequently to observe their surroundings, so their pace could be described as slow.

Seeing that Hyuga Shunta had stopped again, Sarutobi Haruki couldn't help but frown.

"what happened again?"

Hinata Shunta replied, "We've already traveled quite a distance. Let me use my Byakugan to observe the area before moving forward."

After saying that, Hinata Shunta said to Inuzuka Yuuka and Aburame Kiya, "You two should also help investigate."

Inuzuka Yuuka patted the gray wolfhound at his feet: "Haimaru, go smell it."

Greyball barked twice and charged into the dense forest ahead.

A large number of insects flew out from Aburame Kiya's body and advanced forward from the air.

Just as Hinata Shunta was about to activate his Byakugan to observe the area ahead, Sarutobi Haruki said impatiently, "Shunta, isn't this way of traveling a bit too slow?"

"We've been traveling for several days straight, and we haven't encountered any danger yet, have we?"

After delivering these supplies to the front lines, he was still waiting to rush back to celebrate his daughter's coming-of-age ceremony.

If this speed continues, there will definitely not be enough time.

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Shunta said somewhat helplessly, "Lord Haruki, you may not be aware of this since you haven't been on the battlefield. Since Iwagakure and Kirigakure joined the war, the pressure on our front lines has become enormous, and it's inevitable that there will be gaps in our defenses."

"Many supply delivery teams have already been attacked by ninjas from Iwagakure and Kirigakure. It's always better to be careful."

Upon hearing this, Haruki Sarutobi's eyes immediately turned cold: "Are you questioning my abilities?"

Hinata Shunta quickly shook his head and said, "Of course not, I didn't mean that."

"Then listen to me, let's go full speed ahead!"

Shinta Shimura and Ichiro Mito also chimed in, "Captain Haruki is right. Even if we encounter the enemy, we can easily handle them."

Hearing the three people's requests, Hyuga Shunta felt very uncomfortable.

This is a battlefield. Even if Sarutobi Haruki has the strength of a Jonin, he can't be so careless...

Do these three people really know how cruel war is?

However, since Sarutobi Haruki was in charge of this operation, Hinata Shunta had no choice but to obey orders, no matter how dissatisfied he was.

"Yufeng, Jiye, you two should take back the gray pill and the insect."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a piercing bark came from ahead.

Inuzuka Yuuka's expression changed, and he immediately rushed towards the direction from which the sound came: "Haimaru!!!"

Hinata Shunta activated his Byakugan and followed along with Aburame Kisame.

Seeing this, Nara Sho asked, "Captain Haruki, what should we do now?"

Sarutobi Haruki paused for a moment, then cursed, "These three idiots, knowing there are enemies, still rushed forward. What if they fall into the enemy's trap?"

"Ignore them, we'll defend where we are."

"You guys quickly set up a trap."

Nara Sho was taken aback when he heard Sarutobi Haruki's order.

Setting a trap now?

He was about to argue when a rustling sound came from the dense forest ahead.

Sarutobi Haruki and the others looked up and saw three ninjas dressed in long black robes standing in front of them.

The clothes were embroidered with the Uchiha clan's unique "fan" symbol, and the scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan constantly exuded a chilling aura.

"The Uchiha clan..."

The expressions on Nara Sho's and the other two's faces all turned rather grim.

Uchiha ninjas with three-tomoe Sharingan are at least Jonin level, and now three of them have suddenly appeared.

Of the six of them, only Sarutobi Haruki was a Jonin.

What to do now?

Just as Nara Sho was pondering a solution, a disdainful snort came from the tree.

"Are there just a few small fish?"

"Captain Fugaku, I can handle this by myself."

Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha nodded: "Homura, don't be careless."

Uchiha Homura smiled and nodded, then took out his long sword and slowly walked downwards.

"Chi, you're in charge of staying on the sidelines and taking immediate action should anything happen."

Uchiha Akira immediately replied, "Yes, Lord Fugaku!"

Seeing Uchiha Homura step forward alone, Sarutobi Haruki felt a surge of anger.

Three people came, but only one was sent to fight them. Is that because they look down on them?

Especially his long black hair and arrogant expression...

It's almost exactly the same as the image of the Uchiha clan in my memory.

“I just searched through the memories of your companions…” Homura Uchiha’s eyes gradually became excited. “You three are ninjas from the Sarutobi, Shimura, and Mitokado clans, right?”

Sarutobi Haruki coldly replied, "So what if you are? Back in the village, you were nothing more than dogs under our command, and you still can't turn things around now."

"Fire Escape: The Art of Fierce Flames!"

Sarutobi Haruki made the first move, and Uchiha Homura also formed hand seals: "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

The two flames collided with a deafening roar, creating a sea of ​​fire.

Uchiha Homura's figure burst out of the flames, wielding a long sword and charging straight at Sarutobi Haruki.

Seeing this, Sarutobi Haruki also took out a kunai and went to meet him.