".... Is this basically the situation, any other questions?"
Uchiha Yoichi presented his plan to the Konoha executives present. In reality, it's quite straightforward, relying purely on overpowering others. The Hidden Sand Village has no room for resistance against the massive Konoha army.
Inside, Pakura is leading a group wanting to merge with Konoha, while outside, the Konoha Ninja Army is assembling; having just been attacked by Uchiha Madara's group, suffering heavy losses, even losing the One-tailed, how could the Sand Ninjas be a match for Konoha?
Senju Tobirama crossed his arms over his chest and asked, "Fifth Hokage, have you really made up your mind to unify the Ninja World? The ninjas of the Five Great Ninja Villages, the nobles of various countries, have you already made arrangements?"
"Sort of. In fact, I don't need to care about those nobles and ninjas from other villages. Even within Konoha, the number of ninjas will be streamlined and improved. Only the exceptionally talented among peers can become ninjas."
Uchiha Yoichi straightforwardly laid out his plan, as in Konoha, his authority as Hokage is absolute.
"As for those who are ruled out, they'll have to develop in other areas. As long as they can use Chakra and Ninjutsu, they're rare talents; but let's not talk about this now, we need a commander, who wants to take on the role?"
After saying this, Uchiha Yoichi immediately looked at Hatake Sakumo, but suddenly discovered someone even more suitable than Hatake Sakumo.
"Second Hokage, are you interested?"
"Me?"
Senju Tobirama hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'm currently a Reanimation Body...."
"That's okay, just be careful not to be sealed. I think almost no one in the Hidden Sand Village can seal you; moreover, I need to stay in the village to keep an eye on the Nine-tailed and Two-tailed, the frontline requires a decisive candidate..."
When Uchiha Yoichi mentioned the Nine-tailed and Two-tailed, Senju Tobirama knew he needed to guard against Uchiha Madara.
Uchiha Yoichi then continued, "The Fourth Hokage would also be suitable, but he has enmity with a few of the high-ranking Sand Ninjas; if he were to be the frontline commander, it would be a direct path to war, so you are the most suitable."
Senju Tobirama did not refuse and said, "Alright then, I will take on this task."
After Konoha Village was just established, he and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire at the time wanted to take the opportunity to unify other ninja races and small countries. However, with the precedents set by the Land of Fire and Konoha, other nations followed suit, supporting various ninja races to unite and annex.
In just one year, the Five Great Countries and the Five Great Ninja Villages were established; at that time, it was already difficult to unify the Ninja World, requiring a great cost.
Senju Tobirama originally wanted to persuade his brother Hashirama to continue unifying the Ninja World, as it would ensure long-lasting peace; but Senju Hashirama, considering the cost of hundreds to thousands of ninja lives, gave up Tobirama's idea, leading to the stalemate among the Five Great Ninja Villages.
Now there is a chance to unify the Ninja World again, this reignited Senju Tobirama's interest. Even if it's difficult to annex the Five Great Countries, annexing the Land of Wind and the Land of Rivers would make Konoha and the Land of Fire the number one in the Ninja World.
At that time, other ninja villages will not dare to proactively wage war against Konoha.
"The Ninja Corps will take about four to five days to reach the border of the Land of Wind, but Pakura in the Hidden Sand Village can't wait that long, now a powerful expert must go there to support Pakura..."
Uchiha Yoichi paused after saying this, then continued after looking around, "First Hokage, Second Hokage, Jiraiya, Uchiha Masato, Uchiha Shisui..."
A total of more than thirty names were mentioned, all of whom are strong figures in the village. If they were to engage with the Sand Ninjas, the destruction caused would definitely be several times greater than a Reanimation Body.
Moreover, their main task is to protect the thousand men led by Pakura, ensuring they're not wiped out by Rasa and the high-ranking Sand Ninjas. After all, these Sand Ninjas are about to join Konoha, and this group of a thousand Sand Ninjas can drive thirty to forty thousand villagers of the Hidden Sand Village to merge into Konoha, directly causing the Hidden Sand Village to crumble.
This is definitely the easiest moment for Konoha to annex the Sand Ninjas; if the Sand Ninjas catch their breath and eliminate Pakura and her group, even if Rasa and his group suffer heavy losses, Konoha will also have to pay a considerable price.
After Uchiha Yoichi finished speaking, Hatake Sakumo worriedly said, "Will the village be too weak?"
Deploying two-thirds of the ninjas at once to deal with the Hidden Sand Village ensures things are foolproof, but there might only be a little over two thousand ninjas left in the village.
"Don't worry, as long as I'm in the village, no one can harm it."
Uchiha Yoichi said confidently, now he is the strongest in the Ninja World; both of his Rinnegan eyes have evolved into the Six-Tomoe Rinnegan, and he can also manifest Truth-Seeking Orbs. Even if Hidden Rock Ninjas and Hidden Cloud Ninjas come with a ninja army of twenty thousand, they will ultimately become his nourishment.
However, consuming people would be crossing a line, even though Uchiha has that ability, he never actively did so.
But if enemies come knocking, he might give it a try.
After Uchiha Yoichi gave the order, all the ninja tasked with the mission started to move. Months ago, Yuhi Shinku had already received the order and made enough preparations.
Within half a day, the Ninja Corps was fully assembled, but the ninjas named in the morning had already set off in advance. They had to reach the Hidden Sand Village within a day, so time was tight.
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"Lord Madara, it seems Konoha Village is stirring, around thirty-four capable ninjas have left the village, led by Senju Tobirama and Senju Hashirama; moreover, Senju Hashirama seems to have been resurrected...."