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Uchiha Sasuke, Uzumaki Naruto, and Hyuga Hinata are all considered Kage-level powerhouses in terms of strength.
Even against a stronger village like Kumogakure, it would be enough to gain the upper hand.
Hiashi Hyuga unconsciously clenched his fist.
Now that Fugaku Uchiha has become the commander, what about him?
Hinata Hyuga is also Kitazawa's student, so she shouldn't show favoritism or neglect the Hyuga clan.
"The Second Ninja Squad is commanded by Hyuga Hiashi and is responsible for the defense of Iwagakure."
Kitazawa added, "The fifth and sixth classes will accompany us."
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Hyuga Hiashi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly replied.
As expected, Kitazawa treated the Uchiha and Hyuga clans equally.
Class 5 is Might Guy's team, whose members are Rock Lee, Hotaru, and Shiro.
Team 6 is the Yamato Team, whose members are Hyuga Neji, Tenten, and Shion.
Although their two classes are not as good as Class 7, their strength is still top-notch.
Especially Might Guy with the Eight Gates, Neji Hyuga with the Tenseigan, and Yamato with the Wood Release.
"The Third Ninja Squad is commanded by Nara Shikaku and is responsible for defending Kirigakure."
Kitazawa thought for a moment and said, "The third and fourth classes will accompany us."
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Nara Shikaku paused for a moment before standing up and replying.
As members of the Nara clan, they are often given the role of strategists due to their high intelligence.
Taking on the role of commander alone is a very rare occurrence.
But amidst the astonishment came excitement.
This is undoubtedly a great opportunity for the rise of the three races: Pig, Deer, and Butterfly!
Furthermore, Kitazawa also sent the third and fourth squads to accompany them.
The third team is Sarutobi Asuma's squad.
Nara Shikaku knew that Yamanaka Ino had become the Jinchūriki of the Two-Tails.
The fourth team is the Mitarashi Anko Squad.
Besides Kaguya Kimimaro being the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Mitarashi Anko is also the head of the Cursed Seal Squad.
This means that the Cursed Seal Force will also join the Third Ninja Force.
"The Fourth Shinobi Force is under the command of Kabuto Yakushi and is responsible for the defense of Sunagakure."
Kitazawa continued, "The first and second squads will accompany us."
No one had any objections to the commanders of the first three ninja squads.
After all, Fugaku Uchiha, Hiashi Hyuga, and Shikaku Nara were all high-ranking members of Konoha, possessing great strength and backed by powerful ninja clans.
However, the confirmation that the commander of the fourth ninja unit was Kabuto Yakushi immediately caused some unrest.
The reason is that Kabuto Yakushi is not well-known.
Although they all knew he was Kitazawa's student, he was too low-key and had no notable achievements.
My impression of him is that he was a good medical ninja.
In fact, Kabuto Yakushi is now considered one of the strongest shinobi in Konoha.
With Sage Mode and the power of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, he could single-handedly storm Sunagakure seven times in and out.
Not to mention that he also brought along the first and second classes.
The first team is Kurenai Yuhi's squad, whose members are Yakumo Kurama and Karin, the Jinchūriki of the One-Tailed Beast.
The second team is Kakashi Hatake's team, and he himself is one of the three Jinchūriki.
In addition, Kabuto Yakushi is also the head of the Summoning Beast Squad.
"That's fine then."
Kitazawa didn't offer any further explanation, simply saying, "You can set off once you're ready."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Fugaku Uchiha, Hiashi Hyuga, Shikaku Nara, and Kabuto Yakushi all spoke in unison.
Despite the vast disparity in the number of ninjas, they remained very confident.
After all, the higher-ups have the advantage in combat power.
The two cancel each other out, so they are roughly equal.
How to win depends on their command.
"There is also a special ninja unit that is specifically responsible for intelligence."
Kitazawa clapped his hands and said, "White Zetsu."
White Zetsu, dressed in Anbu uniform, stood up.
"It will send people to follow you and provide you with intelligence."
Kitazawa explained.
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Fugaku Uchiha and the others nodded.
Konoha Village has always relied on the Anbu for intelligence.
Although they didn't know White Zetsu, they chose to believe.
"Do you have any other questions?"
Kitazawa paused for a moment and said, "If not, everyone except the four commanders, go and prepare."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Everyone got up and left, leaving only Fugaku Uchiha and the others, as well as White Zetsu.
"Each of our ninja units has only five thousand ninjas."
Kitazawa looked at Uchiha Fugaku and the others and said, "Just in case, I have prepared five thousand ninjas for each of you."
"...?"
Fugaku Uchiha and the others instinctively showed expressions of confusion.
What do you mean?
You've hidden 20,000 ninjas?
How can this be?
They knew Konoha Village well and knew that having 20,000 ninjas was already their limit.
Forty thousand ninjas? That's a number you can only dream of.
Could it be from Kumogakure, Kirigakure, Iwagakure, or Sunagakure?
That sounds impossible.
However, apart from the five major villages, it is simply impossible for other ninja villages to muster 20,000 ninjas.
"These five thousand ninjas are rather special; their strength is average, probably at the level of genin or chunin."
Kitazawa smiled and said, "But they are skilled in transformation and stealth techniques, which can be used to create chaos."
He was actually referring to White Zetsu.
In the original work, White Zetsu used the Spore Technique to create 100,000 White Zetsu.
To be on the safe side, Kitazawa had 20,000 White Zetsu prepared for use by the four ninja units in critical situations.
"Knowing how to transform and how to hide is enough."
Fugaku Uchiha immediately said.
"good."
Hiashi Hyuga chimed in, "This has already greatly reduced our pressure."
Nara Shikaku and Yakushi Kabuto nodded in agreement.
"Alright, White Zetsu will tell you the specifics."
Kitazawa stood up and said, "I wish you a resounding victory."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Fugaku Uchiha and the others quickly said.
"I will be with the First Ninja Squad at that time."
Kitazawa thought for a moment and added, "But I won't stay long."
He possesses the Flying Thunder God technique, allowing him to come and go as he pleases.
The reason he went along was because Class 7 was also going, and as the teacher in charge of Class 7, it was only right for him to show his face.
Fugaku Uchiha was stunned for a moment, then felt a surge of joy.
With Kitazawa around, it would be inevitable that the First Ninja Squad would take over Kumogakure.
Chapter 435 Tsunade's Comfort, Kabuto's First Victory
After the Jonin meeting, Kitazawa returned to the Hokage's office.
Although he had decided to join the war, it would take time to mobilize 20,000 ninjas; even at the fastest pace, it would be tomorrow.
Kitazawa pushed open the door and saw Tsunade.
She took off her shoes and sat on the Hokage's desk, swinging her long, slender legs back and forth.
"Tsunade-sensei, you didn't go to the casino?"
Kitazawa walked up to her and asked with a smile.
"I originally wanted to go, but I was still worried, so I came to see you instead."
Tsunade rolled her eyes at him and said.
"Then why don't you go to the Jonin meeting?"
Kitazawa countered with a question.
"Too much trouble."
Tsunade shook her head and said, "Besides, I've already retired."
"Now that you're retired, you don't need to worry about these things."
Kitazawa chuckled and suddenly said, "If you really want to help, there is indeed something."
"What is it?"
Tsunade asked curiously.
"It helps me relieve stress."
Kitazawa reached out and placed his hand on her thigh.
"You still want to take advantage of me in this situation?"
Tsunade was slightly taken aback, but then she realized what was going on.
Where?
Kitazawa said seriously, "As the Hokage, I am indeed under great pressure facing an attack from four ninja villages."