Chapter 65: The Battlefield Is Now Under My Control

Chapter 65: Chapter 65: The Battlefield Is Now Under My Control

"You... are being rather presumptuous."

Ignoring Tsunade, Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up and looked coldly at Uchiha Xuan, unleashing a pressure unique to him that bore down upon Uchiha Xuan.

"Presumptuous? How so? I don’t recall any rule in Konohagakure that forbids me from placing a Flying Thunder God Mark here."

Meeting Sarutobi Hiruzen’s laughable pressure, Uchiha Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke softly.

"Old man!"

Seeing this, Tsunade immediately shouted.

As Tsunade’s words fell, the pressure emanating from Sarutobi Hiruzen eased.

Tsunade... this disciple he had personally taught, from the moment he and Uchiha Xuan began their dispute, had been calling out to him, not Uchiha Xuan. Madam Mito... what have you done?

"Urgent report from the Land of Wind. After attacking the Hidden Stone Village multiple times, the Hidden Sand Village has obtained considerable supplies. Thus, their thieving ambitions remain unquenched, and they have once again advanced toward the border of our Land of Fire.

The Hidden Sand Village acted with extreme speed. Orochimaru and... and Danzo were caught off guard by the sudden assault, resulting in heavy losses on the front lines. Moreover, this time, the Hidden Sand Village deployed a large number of personnel.

Notable figures including Pakura of the Scorch Release and Chiyo have appeared on the front lines. During that assault, Orochimaru was surrounded and attacked by Pakura of the Scorch Release and Chiyo working together, and unfortunately, he was poisoned.

Danzo also suffered burns to his right hand and eye. Furthermore, due to the poison crafted by Chiyo, most of the Konohagakure ninja on the front lines are severely injured.

In just one night, the front line in the Land of Wind was continuously pushed back, almost reaching the border of the Land of Fire. Tsunade, the Land of Wind battlefield needs you."

Closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, Sarutobi Hiruzen withdrew the coldness from his gaze and looked at Tsunade, speaking solemnly.

"The Hidden Sand Village is at it again... A new poison? It must be. Orochimaru carries the special antidote I prepared, yet he was still poisoned. It can only mean that old hag Chiyo has developed a new poison."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade frowned deeply. As soon as Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke, she understood that her days of ease were over.

"Chiyo has profound expertise in poison research. In the previous war, because Sakumo killed all of her juniors, she harbors extreme hatred toward our Konohagakure.

This time, she not only personally took to the battlefield but also continuously updated her poisons. Our front-line Medical Ninjutsu is completely helpless against the poisons she has developed."

Sarutobi Hiruzen’s expression was extremely grim. The Hidden Sand Village’s move had dealt a significant blow to Konohagakure.

He understood the caution of his old friend, yet even so, he suffered serious injuries. That such a thing could happen precisely illustrates the dire situation on the front lines.

"I understand. I will immediately lead a team to reinforce the front lines. Xuan, go back and prepare. We..."

Tsunade nodded upon hearing this, then turned to Uchiha Xuan with a serious expression and spoke softly.

But before she could finish, Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke again, interrupting Tsunade’s subsequent words.

"He doesn’t need to go. His performance in the Land of Rain was too outstanding. Given the nature of the other villages, once they confirm Uchiha Xuan has appeared on the battlefield, they will likely arrange all sorts of assassinations. In more severe cases, they might even directly launch a war against Konohagakure."

Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Uchiha Xuan, who was standing to the side playing with a specially made kunai, and spoke in a low voice.

Bang!

A loud thud.

"He’s not going? Old man, Xuan’s Medical Ninjutsu is no less than mine, even stronger! This time, the Hidden Sand clearly wants to settle things with Konohagakure. At a time like this, shouldn’t having one more skilled medical ninja be a good thing? What are you thinking?

And the reason you just gave—do you still take me for some three-year-old child? The Hidden Rain Village has closed its borders and shows no movement. The Hidden Stone Village was jointly attacked by the Hidden Cloud and Hidden Sand, and now it’s constantly being harassed by the Hidden Cloud.

Meanwhile, the Hidden Cloud is solely focused on taking down the Hidden Stone. Their Land of Lightning and Land of Earth are far apart, with battle lines already stretched thin. How could they possibly strike at our Konohagakure?

Besides, assassination? Has Hanzo of the Salamander ever been assassinated? Or rather, has any assassination against him ever succeeded? And Xuan is a ninja who directly defeated Hanzo of the Salamander on the battlefield. Who would dare assassinate such a powerhouse?"

As soon as Sarutobi Hiruzen finished speaking, Tsunade slammed her palm heavily on the Hokage’s desk.

"Tsunade, his situation is different from yours..."

Looking at the desk that had suffered multiple heavy blows, Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up, wanting to explain to Tsunade.

"Cut the nonsense. I will definitely take Xuan to the battlefield. I have no interest in dealing with your convoluted schemes.

His Medical Ninjutsu isn’t just to share my burden—it’s for the injured Konohagakure ninja. And even if what you said comes true, I, Tsunade, will stand in front of him!"

Tsunade stared coldly at the standing Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Alright, no need to get so worked up."

Behind Tsunade, Uchiha Xuan smiled slightly, reached out, placed a hand on her shoulder, gently pulling her back as he stepped forward to face Sarutobi Hiruzen directly.

Looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen’s livid face, Uchiha Xuan chuckled softly.

"Assassination? War? Hokage-sama, how is it that even in your prime, you are so weak? This is... truly a very disappointing matter.

From now on, the battlefield in the Land of Wind will be under my command—or rather, under the command of my Uchiha clan. Even if the other villages cause trouble for Konohagakure, it will remain so."

After speaking, Uchiha Xuan directly took Tsunade and used the Flying Thunder God to return to the Senju Clan Territory, leaving only a livid Sarutobi Hiruzen standing silently before his desk.

......

Senju Clan Territory.

Tsunade looked around in confusion before suddenly turning to Uchiha Xuan, who stood calmly beside her.

"Are you crazy? You really plan to bring the Uchiha clan to the battlefield?"

Watching Uchiha Xuan sit down calmly and take out the General Chapter of Sealing Techniques to read, Tsunade raised her voice in question.

She didn’t believe what Uchiha Xuan had said in the Hokage’s office was a joke.

"My clansmen have been living stifled lives in the village. Since the Hidden Sand has come, let them vent their frustrations. With me watching over them, nothing serious will happen anyway."

Putting away the General Chapter of Sealing Techniques, Uchiha Xuan stood up and looked in a certain direction, speaking softly.

Tsunade followed Uchiha Xuan’s gaze and saw a red-haired woman standing there.

"Grandma!?"

"Xuan, come take a walk with this old woman?"

Uzumaki Mito still wore a gentle smile on her face. She first nodded slightly to Tsunade, then looked at Uchiha Xuan and spoke softly.