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And this meeting was somewhat special.
A few days ago, the Third Hokage used his power.
He managed to secure an honorary elder position for the Uchiha clan from a small ninja clan.
The number of honorary elders is fixed, and the Third Hokage went through a lot of trouble to make this move.
Whether it was a clever scheme or a calculated transaction, outsiders have no way of knowing.
The situation was sensitive, and everyone knew the Third Hokage's intentions.
They were also curious about what Uchiha Kawasaki was planning.
As the elders entered one after another, everyone's attention was focused on the Uchiha's seat, where two chairs were empty.
The Third Hokage sat at the head of the table.
He wanted to see if the Uchiha clan would attend.
This is crucial for our future attitude towards the Uchiha clan.
As the meeting time approached, a member of the secret service approached the third generation and whispered in his ear.
The Third Hokage nodded slightly and waved for the Anbu to leave.
Then, the Third Hokage looked towards the entrance, and the other ninja clans were also speculating whether the Uchiha had arrived.
As expected, Kawasaki, right on time, entered the conference room with Fugaku, who had been resting with his eyes closed.
Fugaku was led to his seat by Kawasaki...
This is Fugaku's first public appearance since the attack on the Uchiha clan.
Everyone's attention was drawn to his tightly closed eyes.
Fugaku's eye sockets were sunken due to his blindness, making him look somewhat frightening.
The elders each had their own plans, but they didn't show it on their faces.
After Fugaku was seated, Kawasaki addressed the crowd:
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"I apologize, everyone. Elder Fugaku is a little late due to an eye injury."
Then, he nodded slightly to Hiashi and Hizashi of the Hyuga clan as a greeting.
The elders responded politely:
"Elder Kawasaki, you are too kind. You have come at the perfect time; we arrived too early."
Kawasaki exchanged a few brief pleasantries and then took his seat.
This was the first time the Uchiha had entered a meeting of Konoha's leadership.
But in Fugaku's heart, only a slight ripple was stirred, and then he quickly returned to calm.
For him, the high-level meeting in Konoha was no longer what he had hoped for.
For Kawasaki, participating in high-level meetings is merely a means to an end.
It is not the ultimate goal.
Therefore, Kawasaki did not experience much emotional fluctuation.
The elders' eyes occasionally swept over Fugaku's sunken eye sockets, their gazes flickering uncertainly, each lost in their own thoughts.
The Third Hokage tapped his pipe lightly, and the conference room quickly fell silent.
The third generation spoke first:
"First and foremost, the first matter to be discussed at this meeting is the war between the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Mist Village."
"Regarding the progress of the war and the countermeasures that Konoha should take."
All the elders turned their gaze to Uchiha Kawasaki, as it was his first time attending the meeting.
I want to see how the Uchiha clan reacts.
The blind Fugaku primarily serves as a figurehead here, existing symbolically for the rest of the time. 5.4
Kawasaki slowly rose to his feet and calmly said:
"I predict that the war between Kumogakure and Kirigakure will last a long time."
"The Cloud Village's invasion is on a massive scale, with two Jinchuriki and the Raikage personally leading the front lines, determined to succeed."
"The current resistance from Kirigakure suggests that there seems to be a problem with their Jinchūriki."
"If the Mist Village suffers heavy losses in the Cloud Village's first offensive, it is very likely that they will adopt a scattered guerrilla tactic to counterattack."
"As for how far the war between Kirigakure and Kumogakure will develop, it is still unclear."
"But Wuyin will not sit idly by and wait for its demise."
Each ninja village is actively preparing for war.
"I think Konoha shouldn't let the people from Iwagakure cross the border. We should wait until the situation is clearer before making a decision."
"We Uchiha have already taken action, sending people along the Shikoku Route to prevent Iwagakure from getting any closer."
"Konoha needs to prepare for battle in advance to avoid being caught off guard in the future."
Kawasaki is strict in his words.
Chapter 178 What is a genius! Kawasaki's arrogance!
On the surface, it seems like they are helping Konoha analyze the situation, but in reality, they are just going in circles.
Ultimately, it boils down to two things:
We, the Uchiha clan, have joined forces with the Cloud Village. We can't let the Iwagakure go and bully the Cloud Village now.
The elders exchanged glances, then all looked toward the Third Hokage.
The Third Hokage pondered for a moment.
Kawasaki's interception of Iwagakure was a done deal, and since it was his first time speaking at the meeting, the Third Hokage couldn't directly refute him.
"The situation in Kumogakure and Kirigakure is still unclear. We'll make further plans once Kumogakure's army lands."
Kawasaki then sat down.
In the following time, the other elders expressed their opinions on the war.
Xiaochun, who is in charge of medical affairs, suggested that more medical supplies be stockpiled in case of emergency.
The garrison captain, Hyuga, is considering adjustments to wartime personnel deployment and barrier operation.
In short, everyone is mobilizing and preparing for war.
Kawasaki did not get up to speak again, because he knew in his heart that this battle would not last long.
He came here today for a different purpose.
Finally, the long half hour was over.
It's time for the open proposal round.
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This is usually a time when various parties in the village exchange their interests.
Kawasaki had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and suddenly stood up.
Everyone's eyes were focused on him.
Kawasaki pulled a small notebook from his pocket and said:
“I propose that the Nara family’s deer farm be doubled in size, raising more deer to provide more antlers for Konoha.”
The current head of the Nara family is Shikaku, but he is not one of the elders present.
Instead, it was the old patriarch of the Nara family, named Nara Shikaga.
Shikaga is quite old, and his hairstyle is similar to Shikamaru and Shikaku, except that his temples are gray.
The Nara family is one of the founding families of Konoha, having joined the village in the early days of the Land of Fire.
They usually keep a low profile, and their family members are generally highly intelligent.
Their family has a clear division of labor, so they are rarely required to speak at meetings in Konoha.
Lu He, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them upon hearing these words.
He said slowly:
“The village has enough deer antlers for now, and suddenly expanding the deer farm would increase unnecessary expenses.”
Kawasaki nodded and said:
"The Uchiha clan has just entered the upper echelons of Konoha and wants to do something practical for Konoha."
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"Therefore, we are willing to provide funding to help the Nara family expand their deer farm."