Chapter 162, Shall We Try? Konohagakure Jonin?!
"As for the investigation, I think we can leave it to the village. Under the name of Konohagakure, we can pressure the Land of Moon to assist us in the investigation," Raijin continued to say to Uchiha Ikusa.
"Senju Tobirama would love to see the Uchiha suffer even greater losses," Uchiha Setsuna said disdainfully before Uchiha Ikusa could speak.
"How do we know if we don't try?"
Raijin looked at Uchiha Setsuna.
"Trust is mutual. If you don't trust others, why should they trust you?!"
"Trust? History has already given the Uchiha the answer! We put aside our hatred and established Konohagakure with the Senju, but what about now? The Senju clan has held the position of Hokage for two consecutive terms!
And we, the Uchiha, have been completely excluded from the center of power!
"Trust? You talk to me about trust?!"
Faced with Raijin's questioning, Uchiha Setsuna roared at Raijin, his face flushed with anger.
"Let me tell you, if I were Hokage with your current attitude, I wouldn't just exclude you from the center of power, I'd cut you down!"
Uchiha Raijin said directly to Uchiha Setsuna.
"Have you considered the consequences if war breaks out because the Uchiha enter the Land of Moon?
Have you thought about the consequences if the Uchiha enter the Land of Moon, suffer an attack from Kumogakure, and then opportunistically attack Konohagakure?
Do you still have any sense left?! Idiot!"
"So we just watch indifferently as our clansmen die one by one out there?!
Our clansmen died in the Land of Moon! Now we can't even avenge them! We have to leisurely report to Senju Tobirama! Do you have any Uchiha spirit left?! Idiot!"
Uchiha Setsuna was nearly bursting with rage, saliva flying as he roared at Raijin.
"Are we facing just one person? If it's just one person, I'll bring that person back to you tonight!
The entire second squad of the first division of Konohagakure's police force died in the Land of Moon. Shouldn't this be reported to the village?!"
"You're a Konohagakure Chunin!"
Uchiha Setsuna didn't deny Uchiha Raijin's point of view was correct. Indeed, after making thorough preparations and then investigating, it could greatly reduce the Uchiha's losses. But now, the atmosphere had been set for confrontation.
Attacking Raijin was inevitable, but now it was just for the sake of attacking.
Damn it...
Raijin slowly exhaled a breath of frustration, clenched his molars, and the Kusanagi Sword on his back was drawn half an inch. He stared down Uchiha Setsuna and shouted loudly.
"So, do you want to try it with a Konohagakure Chunin? Konohagakure Jonin?!"
"Alright, alright, everyone listen to me."
Uchiha Ikusa finally stood up to speak when the situation was about to escalate into a brawl.
"Setsuna is right. The Uchiha never lack courage. Our family members died out there, and we must avenge them."
At this, Uchiha Setsuna's anger subsided significantly, and he sat back down, still casting a disdainful glance at Uchiha Raijin.
Damn it...
Seeing this, Raijin's eyes narrowed, and he was about to strike, but Uchiha Ikusa stopped him.
"However, Raijin is also right. The Land of Moon incident needs to be investigated. The current situation in the ninja world indeed has the potential threat of war erupting, and rebuilding trust with the Senju is necessary."
While speaking, Uchiha Ikusa reached out and pushed the Kusanagi Sword back onto Raijin's back.
"Preserving the Uchiha clan while continuing to grow and strengthen the family is my responsibility as the Patriarch of the Uchiha clan."
Saying this, Uchiha Ikusa faced Uchiha Raijin, patted his shoulder, and straightened his collar.
"However, considering Raijin's relationship with the Senju family, how about letting Raijin communicate with the Hokage about this matter?"
"Okay."
Raijin nodded in agreement, which was fine by him.
To have a say in the clan, one must indeed accomplish some real deeds.
"Good, and Motohide-kun, please inform our clan members outside to prepare in advance."
Uchiha Ikusa looked towards Uchiha Motohide.
"Alright."
Motohide nodded. After calming down, he realized that the priority was to ensure that the living clan members continued to survive.
As for those who had died...
The ninja world is only so big; where could the instigator run off to?
This matter isn't over until that person is dead!
"Tatsumi, make preparations in advance to ensure the supply of all materials."
Ikusa turned to look at Uchiha Tatsumi.
"Don't worry, if war breaks out, I can't guarantee anything else, but ensuring that every clan member fighting outside has enough food, clothing, and Explosive Tags to use is not a problem at all."
Uchiha Tatsumi stood up, looked at the clan members inside the shrine, and said loudly.
"Good, I entrust the rest to you gentlemen!"
Upon this, Uchiha Ikusa solemnly bowed to everyone.
"For the Uchiha!"
Everyone stood up and returned the bow, saying loudly.
Then, they all left the Nangoku Shrine.
Raijin and Setsuna exchanged a glance, and the next moment, both turned their heads away in disdain, each cursing silently to themselves.
"Actually, Setsuna is very brave on the battlefield."
On the way from Nangoku Shrine to the Konohagakure Police Force, Suisei said to Raijin.
"If it weren't for that, you'd see if I wouldn't beat him up."
Raijin heard this and curled his lips, clearly annoyed, and said to Suisei.
"I've suddenly realized that you, who are usually so gentle, become so irritable at the clan meeting."
Suisei heard this and let out a helpless chuckle, saying to Raijin.
"He's asking for it."
Raijin opened his mouth but in the end, only managed to say this.
Really, arguing with someone who contradicts your views, your blood pressure just starts to rise bit by bit.
"You should do more missions when you have time, don't always let people call you Konohagakure Chunin, okay? Konohagakure Chunin?"
Suisei heard this and chuckled, teasing Raijin.
"Hmph, go on your patrol, Captain!"
Raijin heard this and snorted coldly, and with a thunderous sound, his figure suddenly disappeared from the spot.
Looking at where Raijin had been standing, Suisei chuckled and likewise vanished from the spot.
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"Knock knock knock."
The door to the Hokage's office was knocked, and Senju Tobirama put down the document in his hand that recorded the Land of Moon Uchiha incident, and said softly.
"Come in."
"Grandpa."
Raijin entered, calling out to Senju Tobirama.
"Hmm, take a seat."
Senju Tobirama nodded and gestured to the chair opposite his desk, saying to Raijin.
"Hmm."
Raijin nodded and sat opposite Senju Tobirama.
"What brings you here?"
A smile appeared on the corner of Senju Tobirama's mouth as he asked Uchiha Raijin.
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