Yes.
As the head of the Nara Clan, his wisdom was not for nothing.
How could he not see through Nara Kazama's little schemes?
He just didn't want to say more.
After all, it was his own brother's child; could he truly be so ruthless as to kill him?
So, he could only take things one step at a time.
As for the rest, he chose to leave it to time.
Having thought all this through, he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh softly.
He suppressed these thoughts deep in his heart and continued writing the letter.
He wrote about everything that happened on the front lines in great detail, especially concerning Uchiha Jin, which he elaborated on with particular emphasis.
He knew Sarutobi Hiruzen's thoughts; as the leader of the Jonin Squad, he naturally understood what he needed to do.
After finishing everything, he called for a Nara Clan member.
"Saeki, I need you to make a trip."
"Deliver this letter to Lord Hokage as quickly as possible."
"Go."
Nara Saeki nodded.
After taking the letter, he respectfully turned and quickly headed towards the Land of Fire.
Not long after he left, an Uchiha walked in.
"Lord Shikaku!"
"Commander-in-Chief Fugaku requests your presence in the command tent for a discussion."
Nara Shikaku understood instantly upon hearing this.
Since the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were dead, the Kirigakure camp no longer had any strong individuals.
Even if the Mizukage (Water Shadow) and the Jinchuriki (Power of Human Sacrifice) wanted to rush over, they couldn't do it in a short while.
With such a great advantage, Uchiha Fugaku certainly couldn't hold back.
Thinking of this, he immediately nodded.
"Alright, let's go."
Without any unnecessary words, Nara Shikaku nodded.
He then quickly tidied up and went straight to the command camp.
Seeing Uchiha Fugaku looking at a map, Nara Shikaku couldn't help but smile and say, "It seems Fugaku, you are truly impatient. Are you ready to launch a full-scale attack?"
"Hmm, yes!" Fugaku said with a smile, "It would be a real shame to give up such a great advantage."
"Shikaku, what do you think?"
Fugaku wasn't surprised that Nara Shikaku could guess his thoughts.
It was normal!
He had no intention of hiding the death of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
Not to mention, there were also Nara Clan members in Shisui's squad.
He also had no intention of hiding Uchiha Jin's situation.
In his opinion, this was a good opportunity.
It was a chance to show the village the strength of his Uchiha.
He thought that doing so might make certain people rein in their covert tactics a little.
But, unfortunately.
Uchiha Fugaku, lacking experience in power struggles, simply didn't understand the complexity of human hearts.
The Uchiha awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan would not only fail to make the Hokage faction restrain themselves, but would instead make their methods even more aggressive.
Especially Danzo!
"Hmm, I agree." Nara Shikaku nodded, "It is indeed a good opportunity; it would be a shame to let it go."
"Let's seize this chance to eliminate Kirigakure within the Whirlpool Country and then quickly push into the Land of Water."
"By then, we will have leverage for negotiations."
"I've already informed the village; I imagine by the time that happens, our village's negotiators should also be here."
Uchiha Fugaku nodded.
He wasn't too foolish.
Of course, he knew that completely wiping out Kirigakure was absolutely impossible.
Every village had considerable reserves.
Even though the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had been killed, Kirigakure might not seem to have many strong individuals left.
But, similarly.
To be one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, this alone was enough to prove everything.
At the very least.
Unless Konoha exerted its full strength and no other villages interfered, it would be absolutely impossible!
Not to mention.
Konoha was currently fighting four other villages, and the most important ones were Iwagakure and Cloud Village, as well as Sunagakure, which had started the war first.
The best approach was to end the war here as quickly as possible.
Or even, as much as possible, get Kirigakure to turn around and ally with Konoha.
"Good, I understand!" Fugaku said directly, "In that case, give the order."
"Have everyone prepare to attack the Kirigakure camp tomorrow morning!"
Chapter 53: The Weak Uchiha Fugaku, the Headaches of Sarutobi Hiruzen
Late at night.
After Uchiha Fugaku and Nara Shikaku finished discussing official matters, he returned to his room, looking exhausted.
At this time, several Uchiha Jonin were already kneeling in the room.
Seeing Uchiha Fugaku appear, everyone quickly bowed and spoke.
"Greetings, Lord Clan Head!"
"Hmm, let's cut to the chase." Fugaku's tone was solemn, "Has Uchiha Jin woken up yet?"
Yes.
He was very anxious.
He was waiting for Uchiha Jin to wake up, then to finally confirm whether Uchiha Jin had awakened the Sharingan.
If he truly had, then he absolutely had to be won over.
Otherwise, if too much time passed and he was swayed by the radical faction, the problem would become troublesome.
"Not yet."
"Also, Lord Clan Head, Clan Head Setsuna sent a message, hoping to allow Uchiha Jin to return to the clan for recuperation."
"This subordinate also believes that the Mangekyo Sharingan is of great importance to our Uchiha Clan, and especially since Uchiha Jin is still unconscious, staying in the frontline camp is indeed a bit dangerous."
"It would be best to send him back to the clan territory as soon as possible to ensure his safety."
The leader was the first to speak.
His name was Uchiha Tsuru, an Uchiha Elite Jonin and a representative of the radical faction.
Since a Mangekyo had finally appeared in the clan, he was naturally more anxious than anyone else.
After all.
Once Uchiha Jin recovered, he would be a top Uchiha combatant.
This was too important for the clan!
The others also spoke up one after another.
Regardless of which faction they belonged to, deep down, they were still acting for the good of the Uchiha.
Uchiha Jin's Mangekyo was too important to their clan.
Before he recovered his strength, he should not remain in the dangerous frontline camp!