Chapter 26

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Toki frowned.

Was there really such a bridge in the plot?

Suddenly, he remembered that the peace treaty between Kumo and Konoha Village was signed at Hinata's third birthday party, and that at that time, Neji was also branded as a caged bird.

Toki only recalled that the wave of Wind and Water Gate had ended the Ninja World War, but he had forgotten that after the Nine-Tails Rebellion, kumo Village had fought with Konoha for another three years.

It was during these three years that various ninja clans were completely annihilated by Sarutobi Hiruzen, allowing civilian ninjas to rise, leaving the Sarutobi clan as the only remaining power.

Coupled with a wave of kumo Village's actions that served as a warning to the other clans, this directly forced the various ninja clans to become completely subordinate, willingly sending their heirs to the ninja academy to receive the Will of Fire.

Now that Uchiha had taken over this situation, it meant they would have to replace the ninja clans and confront kumo head-on.

Toki looked at the smirking Sarutobi Hiruzen and immediately understood that the reason he agreed to Toki's so-called separation of powers was precisely because the Dark Department must have already sent him information about the changes in kumo Village.

No wonder Toki felt that it was a little too easy to push the Hokage down this time.

Now all the forces of Sarutobi Hiruzen were gathered in the Urban Management Brigade, responsible for the village's safety.

Once the Uchiha clan could no longer hold their ground, the various ninjas would be sent to the battlefield.

After the heavy losses among the various ninjas, Sarutobi Hiruzen would become the true number one family and force in Konoha.

At that point, what separation of powers and what Hokage would be just a matter of one sentence.

After all, the ninja world still looked at strength.

Toki looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen with a look of surprise and snorted:

"Not bad. I didn't expect to really underestimate you."

Sarutobi Hiruzen replied with an unhurried tone of regret:

"Well, being Hokage was never my idea. I just want to avoid this from happening."

Nara Shikaku looked at Toki.

If he relented at this moment and returned the position of Hokage to Sarutobi Hiruzen, he might still be able to turn things around.

However, Toki simply glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen with contempt.

"It's just kumo Village. As long as the military budget arrives, our Uchiha clan will naturally push them back."

Nara Shikaku sighed.

"I will report to the daimyo as soon as possible, and Konoha's existing military funds and armaments will be prioritized for your Uchiha clan."

Toki nodded, then turned to Sarutobi Hiruzen and sneered:

"Uchiha Shisui will be brought back by me; that's our Uchiha clan's decision."

At this time, although Uchiha Shisui had surpassed the title of "Instantaneous Shisui," he was still an elite shinobi, which meant he hadn't yet opened his Mangekyō Sharingan.

Though he was one of the great filial sons alongside Uchiha Itachi, his purpose was for the peace of the people.

Uchiha Itachi, on the other hand, was focused on the peace of Konoha, which showed a significant difference between the two.

Simply put, the level of brainwashing of Uchiha Shisui was not as severe.

When Sarutobi Hiruzen heard Toki's intention to bring Shisui back, he immediately responded.

"I want Shisui back too, but he's currently in the Mist Village. If he leaves his position, Konoha may be attacked by two ninja villages, and he really can't come back."

"Didn't you say before that the outside world belongs to the Uchiha clan? At the very least, you should replace Shisui before you can transfer him back," Toki sneered.

However, he knew that at this point, Obito had gone to take revenge on the Mist Village, and for the time being, it was impossible for the Mist Village to continue sending troops to invade Konoha.

"We don't need to worry about the Mist Village. If you don't transfer him back, I won't let the clansmen go to the front lines."

"It's better to let kumo Village fight; waiting for the rabbit is much less risky than taking the initiative to attack."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's face darkened.

The Ninja World War was a contest of military forces among the ninja villages of various countries.

He was like an upgraded version of Koga Ninja, and the invasion from kumo Village would not target the nobles and daimyos of the Fire Nation; in fact, civilians would be unable to attack Konoha ninjas.

If Konoha allowed the head of kumo Village to advance freely, then Konoha's reputation as one of the five great ninja villages would be completely ruined. This would also sever the alliance between the Fire Nation and Konoha, meaning Konoha, having lost its deterrent power, would ultimately be eliminated by the ninja world.

This was absolutely unacceptable for Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had always sought to control Konoha Village.

He snorted coldly.

"I'll see what you do when the Mist Village attacks!"

After saying this, Toki and Shikaku stormed out angrily.

Nara Shikaku sighed and remarked:

"He's right. Shisui is currently deterring the ninjas of the Mist Hidden Village. If you bring him back, I fear you will truly be attacked from both sides. I don't recommend you do this."

Toki showed a confident expression.

"Don't worry; the Mist Hidden Village is much worse off than Konoha now."

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen had been kicked into auspicious three treasures by Might dai.

Most of the elite troops were killed by the violent Obito.

Now, Obito was looking for a chance to control Yagura and implement a harsher blood mist policy to ravage the Mist Hidden Village and vent his hatred.

The current Mist Hidden Village couldn't even muster a shinobi; how could they possibly cross the sea to seek trouble with Konoha?

At this moment, a knock sounded at the door.

Kakashi entered.

"I want to join the Department of Defense," he said, raising his head to look at Toki defiantly.

"I don't believe Obito will defect!"

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