"Thank you, Uchiha Clan Head, for your support. The Uchiha Clan has long been renowned for its formidable combat strength. To deploy such a powerful force against a relatively weak opponent like the Land of Wind's Sunagakure would truly be overkill.
We should instead focus our energies on more critical battlefields, allowing the prestige of the Uchiha Clan to shine across a broader stage." Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke slowly, his tone carrying a trace of appeasement yet revealing unquestionable majesty.
Before Uchiha Chi could even react, as if he had planned everything out beforehand, Hiruzen turned directly to Orochimaru and said, "Orochimaru, I'll leave Sunagakure to you. What do you think? I will have Tsunade assist you to ensure the mission is completed smoothly."
Orochimaru clearly had prepared meticulously for this. His raspy voice sounded exceptionally low and magnetic at that moment. "Understood, Teacher. I will certainly not let down your trust, and I will complete the mission to crush Sunagakure.
However, I am well aware of the importance of this mission, and I will need some capable personnel to assist me. After all, the Sunagakure ninja are no ordinary opponents; they possess unique Ninjutsu and unyielding willpower, requiring us to give our all to deal with them."
Chapter 198