Disagreements at the Top

11th October.

This was the first day since the end of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack.

For ordinary villagers, last night was a confusing night.

Some of the residents living near Konoha's border saw the huge Vacuum Great Sphere released by White Zetsu and felt the powerful storm.

The other residents who couldn't feel anything were stunned. They were sleeping soundly at night when some Shinobi suddenly knocked on their door and told them to evacuate to the shelter.

However, the faint tremors they felt did indicate that something bad must have happened last night, which was also confirmed after they left the shelter.

Although Nagasawa had tried his best to protect Konoha, Kyubi and the wooden statue that White Zetsu brought forth was so massive in size that they destroyed a lot of buildings by just standing there.

The fight with White Zetsu didn't cause too much damage as the location was very remote. There was only a prison there, which was already destroyed by White Zetsu's Wind Release.

The fight with Kyubi, however, caused a bit more serious damage. Several blocks were completely destroyed. However, compared to the destruction of the entire Konoha, a few blocks' destruction wasn't that bad.

Konoha's residents went home safely and returned to their daily lives. The destroyed houses would be rebuilt as well.

But Kyubi's attack last night sure left the Shinobi with mixed feelings. At first, the Shinobi were shocked and scared, but then they were shocked and happy.

The first shock was naturally because they saw the powerful figures of the Kyubi and the wooden statue, which could easily destroy the Ninja World.

The second shock was because of the strength displayed by Nagasawa. First, he used the Flying Thunder God to teleport away the huge Vacuum Great Sphere, then he beat up Kyubi effortlessly.

Originally, some people had some objections to Nagasawa being appointed as the Hokage Assistant. They thought that a newly promoted Jonin was not qualified to take this important position.

However, those dissatisfaction disappeared overnight.

Everyone now acknowledged Nagasawa. They even said that Nagasawa was truly a Shinobi that upheld the Will of Fire, and it was a blessing for Konoha to have such a person as a Hokage Assistant.

In the Hokage building.

In the conference room, Nagasawa and Minato were discussing the situation last night with the other three higher-ups of Konoha, as well as some responses to the possible chain reactions.

"The casualty report is out. There are no casualties among the civilians. At most, there are only some who are injured because they accidentally fell down. However, we lost fifty Shinobi, and some of them are Anbu. Most of them are prison guards." Minato sat in the middle and said in a deep voice.

"Considering that we're facing an unknown man who can use Wood Release, a masked man who can use Space-Time Ninjutsu, and Kyubi, that's a relatively small number." The Third Hokage said.

"Yes, what the Third Hokage said makes sense, but I think we have to investigate the guy who can use Wood Release! Even the First Hokage's descendants didn't inherit his Wood Release, but an enemy who could use it appear before us! It's clearly suspicious.

"Moreover, there is also that masked man. He actually has Uchiha Clan's Sharingan, and it's a Mangekyō Sharingan. Uchiha Clan is probably related to this accident." Homura Mitokado said.

Minato shook his head and said, "This battle can't be related to Uchiha Clan as they fight alongside us. Chief Fugaku Uchiha is also fighting Kyubi on the frontline. If it really were Uchiha's plot, why would Fugaku stand up to deal with the Kyubi?"

"Homura's worry is not without any basis. Fugaku Uchiha had already awakened Mangekyō Sharingan, but he has been hiding it all the time. I'm afraid he has ulterior motives. He might attack Kyubi to make us less cautious of him. Uchiha Clan has never been a docile Clan. They definitely still hold a grudge against the Second Hokage for his policy and try to seize power, so we must be wary of the Uchiha Clan." Koharu Utatane also backed up Homura Mitokado's argument.

She, Homura Mitokado and Danzo might have different opinion sometimes, but they would always have the same opinion when it came to Uchiha Clan! That was, the evil Uchiha Clan had to be contained. They had decided to remain vigilant against Uchiha Clan.

Bam!

Right when Minato was about to refute Koharu Utatane's words, a loud sound came from the table.

Minato looked over and saw Nagasawa, who was sitting on his right, suddenly slamming the table.

The Third Hokage and the two consultants looked at Nagasawa, especially the two consultants. They frowned and looked at Nagasawa with dissatisfaction. 

Nagasawa smiled and said, "Why is everyone looking at me? I just hit a mosquito."

"You..." Koharu Utatane was about to say that Nagasawa did not know his place, but Nagasawa's words stopped her from continuing.

"I believe that you guys are being a little inappropriate. Putting aside what happened in the past, it's fact that Uchiha Clan's Shinobi join the fight. Nagasawa quickly said.

"But..." Homura Mitokado was about to warn Nagasawa about the evil and danger of Uchiha Clan.

However, Nagasawa also did not give Homura Mitokado a chance to speak. He continued, "Two advisors, if you still insist on your opinions about Uchiha Clan, I want to ask you one question. The Fugaku that you said have ulterior motives used his Mangekyo Sharingan's ability last night to minimize the damage that Kyubi could cause to. On the other hand, what did you two do in the battle with Kyubi last night?"

Nagasawa couldn't let the higher-ups continue to keep pinning the blame on Uchiha Clan, especially during this sensitive time.

At this time, Uchiha Clan must be worried that the masked man's Sharingan would implicate them.

Although many Uchiha might have expected it, if Konoha really investigated Uchiha, they would be disappointed for sure.

If Konoha chose to believe in Uchiha Clan now, and even praised Uchiha Clan's contribution in the fight last night, the rift between them and Konoha would be minimized.

"You can't compare us and Fugaku Uchiha like that. Koharu and I are getting old, and our strength is no longer like when we're you. It is undoubtedly difficult for us to help in the battle with Kyubi." Homura Mitokado said.

He was already over 50 years old this year. For Shinobi, he was considered old. After being appointed as a consultant, he also didn't have time for training. Be it his reaction speed or physical strength, they were not as strong as before.

Last night, although he and Koharu Utatane both arrived at the place where the Kyubi appeared, they did not help much. Basically, they were just commanding the other Shinobi.

"But isn't it the truth? Fugaku Uchiha protected the village. Are we not going to reward the people who protect the village, but to punish them instead?"

Nagasawa stared at the two consultants as he let a little of his Color of Supreme King Haki loose.

"Well, it is true that we can not investigate Uchiha Clan right now." The Third Hokage also stood on Nagasawa's side.

"Not only do we not need to investigate, we also need to reward them. We will also reward them together with Shinobi who made contributions in the battle last night." Nagasawa said.

The two consultants were completely speechless.

Then, Minato mentioned the problem of strengthening the border defense.

The news that such a big wooden statue and Kyubi were wreaking havoc in Konoha had probably already reached the ears of other big countries.

Although they could not station spies in a secretive division like Anbu, it wasn't that hard to station a few spies in other divisions since Konoha was so big.

The other big countries knew that there was a chaos in Konoha, and they might have some bold ideas.