Two days later, the ninja troops gathered at the gate of Konoha again.
This time, there was no single commander; Tsunade would command overall at the front line.
The Uchiha was the only clan whose clan leader was going on the expedition. Other Konoha clans only sent their elite members.
Each clan was clearly distinguishable, and only the Uchiha and the Hyuga clan had the largest number of people.
"The Uchiha clan leader is leading the team personally. They really went all out," someone remarked.
Although the Hyuga clan also sent many elites, their clan leader showed no intention of participating in the war.
Their status in Konoha was much higher than that of the Uchiha.
The Hyuga clan leader also had a seat among the so - called higher - ups of Konoha.
"Come on, mind your own business," the Hyuga team leader said, casting a glance at the Uchiha side, lost in thought.
The status of the Hyuga clan in Konoha was already well - established, so they didn't need to go all out.
On the battlefield, the Byakugan[b]Byakugan[/b] was the best radar, which allowed them to be actively involved in the wars.
The clan rules of the main and branch families limited the clan's strength; this was probably an important reason why the Hyuga clan was trusted by the authorities.
What authority wouldn't like a subordinate who was obedient, capable, and didn't cause trouble?
"Uncle, there are quite a few people from the Hyuga clan this time," Fugaku Uchiha whispered to the clan leader standing beside him.
"What's the use of having a large number of people?"
"On the battlefield, strength speaks."
The Uchiha clan leader didn't even glance at the Hyuga clan. He exuded a strong sense of self - confidence.
The Uchiha and the Hyuga clans have been at odds for a long time.
Relying on their high status in the village, the Hyuga had often given the Uchiha clan a hard time.
The Uchiha clan leader scoffed at the Hyuga's tradition of main and branch families.
It was difficult for the Hyuga to produce top - notch experts.
"Uncle, do we have to follow Kawaki Hatake's command when we get there?"
Fugaku changed the subject. He didn't have time to worry about the Hyuga clan for now.
In the original plot, he was too exhausted dealing with internal conflicts to care about them.
"You're right about that," the Uchiha clan leader said. "Don't be petty. He's different now."
The Uchiha clan leader's words were full of implications. Kawaki Hatake's current achievements meant he would have a great say in Konoha.
Coupled with his relationship with Tsunade, his importance was self - evident.
"Got it. I'll work hard," Fugaku said with a determined yet somewhat confused look in his eyes.
He had been working hard on his cultivation, but he still hadn't found a way to take his Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b] to the next level.
"You have great talent. You'll definitely reach that level in time. Don't be too hasty," the Uchiha clan leader said kindly, rarely patting Fugaku on the head.
As the clan leader, he had read the Naka Shrine Pass Technique in the Uchiha clan, but he didn't understand much about the description of opening the Mangekyō - Sharingan[b]Mangekyō - Sharingan[/b].
The Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b] required strong emotional fluctuations to open, and the Mangekyō - Sharingan[b]Mangekyō - Sharingan[/b] needed even stronger stimulation.
He couldn't understand what this "stronger stimulation" meant. How strong did the stimulation have to be?
If Kawaki Hatake were here, he might just tell him straightforwardly: "Your death might be a strong enough stimulus."
After all, as Fugaku's only close - relative, Uncle has always been like a father to him.
Fugaku nodded and said nothing more. He was determined not to let Uncle down.
The other members of the Uchiha family were chatting among themselves. The civilian ninjas were much better - behaved, and few of them whispered to each other.
Those wearing goggles were from the Aburame family, and those with big dogs by their sides were from the Inuzuka family...
This time, Konoha had sent out its elite forces. No one had given the order to set off.
The Uchiha and Hyuga families advanced first, and the other families followed suit.
Finally came the most numerous ordinary ninjas. They consciously followed behind the family ninjas.
Social classes are hard to cross in any world.
The Konoha support troops officially set off.
The Konoha injured in the Land of Wind had left earlier. The front - most group had probably entered the territory of the Land of Rain.
Kawaki and his group took the last batch of the injured on the road. Sakumo had accompanied Dai for more than a day.
"Ōnoki may have reached the border of the Land of Birds."
"We need to be more careful."
Kawaki didn't look good. At the current speed, if Ōnoki wanted to catch up, there would surely be a fight between them.
And this was exactly what he least wanted to happen at the moment.
"There's no way. There are too many injured."
"I can't leave them behind."
Tsunade said this because someone had proposed to abandon some of the injured to speed up the evacuation.
But she had rejected it without hesitation.
"You did the right thing."
Kawaki didn't think the person's proposal was wrong, nor did he think Tsunade was wrong.
It was just a different choice between people.
One was for the sake of the overall situation, and the other was reluctant to abandon comrades - in - arms. What's wrong with that?
"Alas～We can only confront trouble as it comes."
Tsunade told Chōmei to report immediately if it sensed the aura of the Tailed Beasts. This could be regarded as an alarm.
"The Iwagakure ninjas may not come."
Seeing Tsunade's mood getting a bit low again, Kawaki tried to comfort her and even showed a little smile.
"The possibility of them coming is high."
Tsunade didn't want to deceive herself. Since Iwagakure had chosen to attack, it was basically impossible for them to let go of this good opportunity.
"I'm here for you."
Kawaki didn't know what else to say to comfort her at this time. He quietly took Tsunade's hand in his.
Even if the sky were to fall, he would hold it up.
Thinking of that flying old man Ōnoki, Kawaki was a bit scared. One hit from his Dust Release[b]Dust Release[/b] meant death.
Although in the original plot, Ōnoki couldn't hit anyone with his Dust Release[b]Dust Release[/b], Kawaki didn't dare to bet on his accuracy.
One hit and the target would be separated into atomic states and vanish into thin air. Who wouldn't be scared?
At this time, Ōnoki was meeting with Han. This time, he didn't bring Rōshi out.
Let that stubborn guy guard the village. They just don't get along. Having him around in battle would be a real pain.
Han's injury had almost healed. He was sitting on the bed without a pained expression.
"Matt Dai used a Kinjutsu, and you two ended up in a draw?"
There was a hint of disbelief in Ōnoki's words. After all, this was a Jinchūriki, not a kitten or a puppy.
Could a Konoha ninja, whose name was unknown before the war, beat someone so badly that they've been bedridden for days?
"Yes, Third Hokage."
Han lowered his head, feeling a bit ashamed. It was really embarrassing.
Not only did he fail to take over Konoha's supply camp, but he almost let the Tailed Beast go berserk. His performance was truly abysmal.
"Konoha really has a talent pool."
Ōnoki frowned, becoming even more determined to bite a piece out of Konoha.
If they don't restrict Konoha, will Konoha even dare to ride roughshod over them?
"Where are the people from Konoha?"
Ōnoki asked, and someone beside him replied.
"They have taken the injured and are in the process of evacuation to the Land of Rain."
"It's too late to leave now."
"Let's go."
Ōnoki made a prompt decision. His small body soared into the air and in the blink of an eye, he was out of the earthen house's door.
Han also stood up and followed. With Ōnoki leading, he was confident of defeating Konoha's team.
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