RNP Chapter 242 New Old Friends
Chapter 242 New Old Friends
Seizing power doesn't necessarily have to be done through confrontation.
By proposing the right approach and allowing one's own forces to dominate the entire process, leadership can still be achieved.
During the meeting to discuss the war, Hyuga Hizashi and Uchiha Yatsuho offered excellent suggestions within their respective duties and were willing to let their clan's ninjas take on more responsibility, which was reasonable and showed great righteousness.
If you disagree with their opinions, you should propose a better solution; otherwise, you are being jealous of talent and sacrificing the overall situation for your own selfish interests.
This is about taking the right path so that others have nowhere to go.
Minato Namikaze understood this, and he was not a narrow-minded person, so he decisively accepted the Eighth Hokage Uchiha's plan.
"The overall plan is very good. Does Shiku have anything to add?"
As the commander, Minato Namikaze naturally wanted to solicit opinions widely, so he asked Shikaku for his opinion.
As a smart man, Nara Shikaku knew what everyone present was thinking, and naturally approved of the plan, but offered a few suggestions for improvement.
"In order to better disperse the enemy's forces, our feint attack team cannot be too weak, and we also need to keep abreast of the enemy's movements. Therefore, I suggest that we equip them with a Hyuga clan ninja."
Having a good strategy is one thing, but how to execute it is another.
Deploying troops is an art; it requires considering not only how to deal with the enemy but also how to deal with one's own people.
As Minato Namikaze's assistant, Shikaku naturally had to maintain Minato's position.
The strategy of concentrating forces to attack a single point on the Sand Village's defensive line must not be wavered, but the power of the Hyuga clan can be dispersed and used.
If they are allowed to act individually as family units, any victory will belong to their family.
They would say: Look how powerful the Hyuga clan is, you should all obediently follow behind us!
If they are used separately, the results will be achieved by everyone working together, without affecting the overall combat effectiveness, and will belong to the collective rather than their small family groups.
A negative example is Konoha's police force.
The current police force is entirely composed of Uchiha clan ninjas. The achievements of the police force are attributed to the Uchiha clan, which strengthens the cohesion of the Uchiha clan but weakens the cohesion of Konoha.
Hyuga Hizashi understood Nara Shikaku's intentions, considered it briefly, and then agreed.
First of all, Nara Shikaku's plan was indeed beneficial to Konoha, and Hyuga Hizashi could not find any loopholes.
Secondly, among the four present, Minato Namikaze was the most powerful. He was not only the commander but also had the support of the Hokage lineage. The Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan did not get along, so Hizashi Hyuga did not have the confidence to stand up to them.
Nara Shikakumi and Hyuga Hizashi expressed their support before continuing.
"According to intelligence, the enemy commander, Rasa, possesses Magnet Release ninjutsu and is extremely powerful. He will definitely hinder our main assault force. Therefore, I suggest that the commander personally lead the assault to deal with Rasa's threat."
Nara Shikaku's words had a hidden meaning, and Namikaze Minato pondered for a moment before understanding their implications.
According to general intelligence, Minato Namikaze, as the commander, will not engage in combat at the outset.
War is full of intrigue and deception. One second you may win a great victory, and the next you may fall into a trap and suffer a crushing defeat.
Therefore, only after the battle has been going on for a while, and after understanding the enemy's intelligence and trump cards, and confirming that there are no other threats, will the commander decide whether to go to the battlefield based on the situation.
Of course, specific problems should be analyzed on a case-by-case basis, and this is not an inviolable rule that must be followed.
In this war, Konoha held the initiative and could choose the location of their surprise attack. With the Hyuga clan's reconnaissance, the probability of falling into a trap was not zero, but it was extremely small.
Therefore, it's not a big problem for Minato Namikaze to lead the charge.
Once Minato Namikaze leads the charge, even if the Uchiha clan becomes the vanguard, their limelight will be overshadowed by Minato.
People won't talk about the Uchiha clan; they'll only say that under Minato Namikaze's leadership, the Konoha ninja fought bravely and achieved victory.
This is an open conspiracy, using Minato Namikaze's status as commander to suppress the reputation of the Uchiha clan.
Those who committed evil in their past life will be reborn as prefects or counties. Those who did wickedness in their past life will be reborn as county magistrates. Those whose evil deeds are beyond measure will be reborn as provincial governors.
That's exactly the point. Minato Namikaze may not have heard of the poem, but he understands the meaning behind it.
Under the halo of superiors, subordinates can only pale in comparison.
Uchiha Yatsuho understood Nara Shikaku's scheme and secretly admired him. As expected of the head of the Nara clan, he had truly outstanding wisdom and strategy. With just a few words, he had extricated Namikaze Minato from a predicament.
The commander leading the charge was a brave and morale-boosting act that Uchiha Hachimoku could not object to.
Overall, Minato Namikaze felt the meeting was a great success.
Although everyone has their own agenda, none of them have harmed the overall interests of Konoha. It is only under the common goal of striving for victory that they fight for power and profit.
Speed is of the essence in war, so they added more details and began to take action, carrying out their respective tasks.
Kyosuke replenished his weapons and supplies at the camp, then found Nara Shikaku to receive a new mission.
"Your squad's mission is to attack this place, create a major disturbance, and draw out the surrounding Sand Ninja to cover the main force's operation."
After explaining the mission, Nara Shikaku looked at Kyosuke and smiled.
"This task is quite difficult, so we have assigned you a new team member."
Just as Nara Shikaku finished speaking, a familiar voice came from behind Kyosuke.
"It's been a long time, Kyosuke."
Kyosuke turned around and saw the youthful and beautiful Hyuga Noriko, and smiled happily.
"Haha, welcome back, old friend."
Kyosuke was genuinely pleased. With Byakugan's reconnaissance on the battlefield, it was as if a large part of the fog of war had been cleared away, allowing him to grasp the surrounding intelligence, gain the initiative, and reduce the risk of defeat.
The two received their mission and left the tent. Nara Shikaku's gaze lingered on Kyosuke's retreating figure for a moment before he resumed his work.
The Third Hokage clearly wanted to focus on nurturing Minato Namikaze, which made Kyosuke's identity stand out.
Whether it was adding Hinata Noriko to Kyosuke's team or having Kyosuke carry out a feint attack, both were decisions made after careful consideration by Nara Shikaku.
In particular, feint attacks, though dangerous, are also likely to yield results.
On the battlefield, every mission is dangerous. Fighting alongside the main force means that unless you can change the course of the battle, you are just one of many.
Performing tasks alone, if you perform well, can add an impressive resume.
Moreover, those who carry out missions alone have decision-making power and can flexibly adjust their positions according to the situation, giving them more freedom than a large force.
Kyosuke was unaware that Nara Shikaku was thinking of him so much. He took Noriko back and introduced her to Shisui and Itachi.
Noriko was slightly surprised by Itachi's age, but thinking of the countless tragedies in the war, she said nothing.
The group assembled, and Kyosuke led the way, explaining the mission along the way and then pointing it out to Itachi.
"Itachi, the real war is about to begin. You need to be mentally prepared."
In the battles of the previous two days, because the Konoha ninja outnumbered the enemy and bullied the weak, Itachi was not assigned to any enemy and only carried out easy guard duties.
Now, everything is different.