pertwk Chapter 154 The Mission of Generation 3
Chapter 154 The Mission of Generation 3
The Third Hokage had a very difficult time during this period.
Negotiations with the Sand Village were not going smoothly, and small-scale conflicts continued unabated. In particular, the other side possessed a perfect Jinchuriki, so Konoha dared not let its guard down.
The war with the Mist Ninja was endless. Those Mist Ninja were simply madmen, constantly attacking the coastline of the Land of Fire. The Fourth Mizukage was usually quite easy to talk to, but it turned out he was also a war maniac.
The prolonged war brought heavy losses to Konoha and the Land of Fire.
Especially since the war was not going well, some people in the village began to feel dissatisfied.
Even the daimyo of the Land of Fire, who has invested a lot of money in the war, seems to be struggling to keep up. He has been frequently expressing concern about the war situation and hoping for a good outcome.
When the name of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire was mentioned, the Third Hokage thought of Asuma again, and his mood worsened.
Already burdened with enough troubles, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado started talking about the village's unpleasant affairs again.
“Yesterday, Fugaku again expressed his dissatisfaction to us, and his attitude was even tougher than before. This matter cannot be delayed any longer.”
"Five Uchiha ninjas have gone missing during the war. Hiruzen, you need to take action."
Looking at his two old friends, the third generation put down his pipe and asked in a deep voice.
Do you think the people who did these things were from the village?
Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado stood silently before the Third Hokage, offering no answer, yet that too was an answer.
This isn't a question of knowing or not knowing, but rather about choosing the means to deal with the problem.
If they believe it was done by outsiders, then they should suppress certain people in Konoha and shift the conflict to the outside world.
If they believe it was done by an insider, then they need to find a way to deal with the internal affairs and people involved.
As for who the real culprit is, ha, they're not stupid to have survived this long, is there even a need to ask?
"I see."
Having understood their attitude, the third generation slowly closed his eyes, his voice carrying a hint of loneliness and determination.
Seeing that the Third Hokage had made a decision, Koharu and Homura nodded and turned to leave.
They were very confident in the methods employed by the third generation.
For them, the lives of a few Uchiha ninjas were unimportant, as was who was right and who was wrong in the whole affair, and it didn't matter who was eliminated or who was spared.
To ensure the overall stability of the leaf, preventing serious internal splits or even collapse.
That's the most important thing.
In the empty office, the Third Hokage began issuing various orders, and the hidden ANBU ninjas around him immediately sprang into action.
After doing all this, the Third Hokage suddenly thought of something and said in a deep voice, "Summon Uesugi Kyosuke and Uchiha Shisui to see me."
Resolving Konoha's internal conflicts is not something that can be done in a short time, especially now that it is a time of war, so patience is required.
In that case, let's add some value to the problem-solving process and, incidentally, cultivate the abilities of the younger generation and their love for Konoha.
Kyosuke had just returned from the Land of Rain and was wondering where to have dinner when he was summoned to the Third Hokage by the Anbu.
Uchiha Shisui arrived shortly after.
Kyosuke was originally planning to improve his relationship with the Third Hokage, and today he decided to try his luck by eating at the Hokage's house.
But seeing the Third Hokage's serious expression and Uchiha Shisui walking into the office, Kyosuke knew that this time the Third Hokage wasn't asking him for art books, but had something really important to discuss.
So Kyosuke immediately stood up straight and adjusted his attitude.
"Lord Hokage, what are your orders?"
The Third Hokage looked at Kyosuke and Shisui with an appreciative expression, but his voice remained serious, as if he were assigning a very important task.
"Kyosuke, Shisui, you are the future and hope of Konoha. Now there is something concerning the safety of Konoha that I need to ask of you."
Seeing the atmosphere created by the Third Hokage, Shisui's heart surged with passion. He felt a heavy responsibility fall on his shoulders, knowing he was about to save the world. So he firmly replied, "Hokage-sama, we will definitely complete the mission! We will not allow anyone to harm Konoha!"
Oh dear, this Shisui is even faster than me, stealing my thunder!
Kyosuke's face was also filled with righteous indignation, his eyes shining with a noble light called self-sacrifice, his voice calm yet passionate, like a turbulent storm beneath a calm sea.
"Please give the order! I will protect Konoha just like my teacher, and even death cannot stop me!"
When it comes to acting skills, Kyosuke fears no one. Having acted for over a decade, Kyosuke has reached a point where he can't distinguish between truth and falsehood, and he even deceives himself before deceiving others.
Moreover, Kyosuke gradually discovers one advantage of this world: he's not afraid to be embarrassing when he speaks in a childish or chuunibyou way.
Perhaps they can even receive the blessing of the world's power, just like the protagonists.
Of course, while expressing his loyalty, Kyosuke also made sure to praise Minato Namikaze.
Kyosuke has made it a daily habit to promote Minato Namikaze to others whenever he feels like it, especially in front of the Third Hokage, where he never misses a single opportunity.
Minato Namikaze lived up to expectations, his strength soared, he completed missions in a flash, added friends rapidly, and his prestige grew exponentially.
Wherever she goes, she shines like a bright little sun, attracting everyone's attention.
Kyosuke feels like he's playing a simulation game, and he gets a great sense of accomplishment from it.
As for the third generation, Kyosuke can just ignore it.
Konoha has the Hokage advisors above, and the Sannin and Minato and his wife below. If Konoha is really in danger, it's them who will step up. What can Kyosuke do?
Kyosuke is very self-aware. Faced with this situation, he would definitely make a decisive strategic retreat to preserve his forces and keep the spark of hope for Konoha.
Seeing Kyosuke and Shisui's performance, the Third Hokage nodded in satisfaction, but his expression remained serious and his voice was even lower.
"Some time ago, several Uchiha ninjas mysteriously disappeared, and we suspect that someone is targeting the Uchiha."
At this point, the Third Hokage subtly observed Shisui and, sure enough, saw Shisui's expression darken.
Because of this incident, the clan was indignant, and all sorts of extreme opinions were rampant. If it weren't for Fugaku Uchiha's forceful suppression, who knows what kind of trouble would have ensued.
Thinking about the extreme remarks made by family members, Shisui felt a chill in his heart.
Kyosuke also glanced at Shisui at the right moment, his eyes filled with worry and concern, fully demonstrating what it means to be a good captain and a good comrade.
"The Uchiha clan has a long history and has made indelible contributions to the founding and development of Konoha. They are still an important pillar of Konoha, and the village attaches great importance to this matter."
Hearing the Third Hokage's praise, Shisui felt deeply moved and proud, which further strengthened his sense of identification with the Third Hokage.
"Some time ago, Uchiha Tetsuka went missing during a mission, but most of the village's elites are on the front lines of the war against Kirigakure. Now we need you to find Uchiha Tetsuka and investigate the truth behind it."
In the end, the third generation's voice became increasingly stern.
"Harming the Uchiha is harming Konoha. No matter who is behind this, we absolutely cannot let them get away with it! This is a secret mission; report directly to me!"
"Yes!"
Kyosuke and Shisui accepted the order and walked out of the room.
However, their inner thoughts were completely different.
Although Shisui was saddened by the disappearance of his clansmen, he remained optimistic, believing that with the Third Hokage around, his clan and village would surely be able to live in harmony.
Kyosuke, however, sneered inwardly.
As the Hokage, how could the Third Hokage, who held real power for so many years, not know about the sordid affairs in the village?
You can doubt the character of the third generation, but you should never doubt their abilities.
Kyosuke didn't care what the purpose of this third generation was.
He's currently engrossed in playing a role-playing game, striving to be an excellent Konoha ninja so he won't get involved in these petty matters and tarnish his reputation.
When Minato Namikaze and Kyosuke compete for Hokage in the future, these stains might become the target of their enemies' attacks.