Birth of a ninja clan in Konoha

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The surrender of the Land of Lightning and the fall of Uzushiogakure, while merely casual conversation topics for ordinary people, were major events with significant implications for those involved.

For example, the current Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.

After hearing that the Land of Water had completely occupied Uzushiogakure, he had been staring at the map for a long time, the large tent filled with smoke.

"Hiruzen… cough cough cough cough…" As soon as Utatane Koharu entered, she was suffocated by the thick smoke in the tent and retreated again.

After finally catching her breath, she lifted the door curtain to let some of the smoke dissipate before stepping inside again.

"Why do you smoke so much? Have you considered how to deploy Yuta?" Looking at the Third Hokage with a thoughtful expression in the tent, Utatane Koharu asked directly.

The Third Hokage turned around, glanced at the information on the table, and hesitated.

But soon, he looked up and said to Utatane Koharu, "Let him go to the southeast border to defend against the Land of Water!"

Utatane Koharu was about to object, but the Third Hokage waved his hand.

"Say nothing. The situation is somewhat complicated now, and we cannot afford to leave a high-level combat force to stagnate in the village. Have you considered this? What if Yuta returns to Danzō?"

Utatane Koharu seemed to grasp his meaning and nodded helplessly in agreement with the Third Hokage's proposal.

"Okay! Since you have no objection, I will issue Yuta a new appointment!"

Ordinarily, the appointment of a commander-in-chief required discussion and negotiation through a high-level meeting, but currently, the Third Hokage only had one Konoha high-level official present, Utatane Koharu. Thus, with their mutual agreement, the appointment could be finalized.

Soon, Yuta received a new order, instructing him to relinquish command of the Kumogakure shinobi to Mitokado Homura and then lead a portion of his forces towards the former Land of Whirlpools to defend against the Land of Water.

"Alas! What a difficult life! But who told me that Konoha is the safest place in the shinobi world? For the sake of my family, I will continue to work diligently for now. Everything will improve in the future."

Yuta felt a sense of helplessness upon receiving the new order from Mitokado Homura.

"Congratulations! You can finally lead a contingent independently." Mitokado Homura was also quite pleased at this time, as military authority was finally being restored.

After a period of interaction, Yuta had also observed a significant shift in Mitokado Homura's attitude towards him. Therefore, while Yuta still harbored some dislike for Mitokado Homura, there was no need to offend him without cause, especially since one shouldn't strike a smiling face. Yuta also smiled and congratulated Mitokado Homura, "Congratulations! Advisor Homura has also become the commander of a significant force. I anticipate having to trouble Elder Homura for the post-war negotiations with Kumogakure."

Hearing Yuta's words, Mitokado Homura was immediately embarrassed and offered a helpless smile. "The Kumogakure delegation has arrived in Konoha, and Elder Danzō is in charge of the negotiations."

Yuta found this somewhat strange. Conventionally, shouldn't Kumogakure discuss post-war matters with them? After their discussions, the details would be relayed back to the village, and the Hokage would convene the senior management to deliberate before deciding whether to accept the terms. This group from Kumogakure was not adhering to protocol!

"Is this the Hokage's decision?" Yuta inquired again.

"No, it was the decision of the Kumogakure themselves. They did not inform the Third Hokage and proceeded directly to the village. The Third Hokage, not wanting to delay matters, entrusted Elder Danzō with the responsibility."

Yuta pondered this for a moment and understood Kumogakure's strategy.

"They secured a favorable outcome this time. The Raikage disregarded his own reputation to minimize costs."

Seeing that Mitokado Homura still appeared somewhat confused, Yuta was speechless. "With your level of understanding, how did you become a Hokage advisor?" Yuta suddenly entertained the thought of becoming a Hokage himself but quickly dismissed it.

He had no desire to live a life facing constant criticism and bowing his head to serve children. In the future, whoever desired that burdensome position could have it, as long as it wasn't the Third Hokage and his contemporaries. 

Yuta then patiently explained Kumogakure's plan to Mitokado Homura and departed to select his personnel under Mitokado Homura's complex gaze.

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Watching Yuta's retreating figure, Mitokado Homura sighed deeply. "I hope I won't be implicated in the end, will I?" He thought of the circumstances surrounding Yuta's parents' deaths and felt a deep unease regarding Danzō. However, he had already resolved to completely ignore their conflicts, as long as they didn't ultimately affect him.

"What? Still can't figure it out?" Yuta looked at Hyūga Hizashi, who was still pouting, and asked with some amusement.

"Well! It was obvious that Yuta defeated Kumogakure, so why was he ultimately sent to the Land of Water?"

"Haha, kid, you're young but full of thoughts. Remember this: the first to get fat isn't truly fat, and the last to get fat crushes the bed. Who will laugh last? It's still too early."

"Oh!" Although Hyūga Hizashi didn't fully comprehend, he believed Yuta was the most powerful, so he could only nod in agreement.

In this manner, Yuta led 700 shinobi to the pier where he had previously arrived to gather his initial forces.

Looking at the still-turbulent sea and contemplating the now-vanished Land of Whirlpools, Yuta, had the timing been different, might have been inclined to utter something akin to "The waves wash away all heroes."

In the following days, Yuta ordered his troops to establish dozens of outposts every ten kilometers along this stretch of coastline, monitoring hundreds of kilometers.

Yuta left a micro-pyramid imbued with magnetism beneath each outpost. As for their purpose, it's likely apparent.

That's right, those micro-pyramids served as signal towers, allowing Yuta to ascertain the specific situation of each outpost through electromagnetic induction.

Because Yuta's perception range was limited to ten kilometers, the placement of an outpost every ten kilometers ensured that he could maintain awareness of the entire defense line at any given time.

However, only Yuta possessed this knowledge, and he had no intention of revealing this ability before resolving certain issues, as it was crucial for his future comfort and security.

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"Understood! You may leave!"

As soon as Yuta and his team established the defense line, the Kirigakure shinobi stationed in the former Land of Whirlpools detected their presence and immediately relayed the information back to their village.

The Mizukage was currently occupied with appeasing the Daimyō, leaving him no time to concern himself with Konoha's movements. 

The Daimyō had been previously frightened by the Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth. The Land of Earth even encompassed several smaller nations, with its army positioned right at their doorstep.

The Mizukage believed that, given Konoha's current circumstances, they would not dare to provoke the Kirigakure shinobi occupying the former Land of Whirlpools. 

The Land of Water felt somewhat satiated after annexing the Land of Whirlpools and had no intention of further antagonizing Konoha.

Time passed slowly as Yuta instructed Hyūga Hizashi in his training.

While guiding Hyūga Hizashi, Yuta also took the opportunity to study the cage bird seal on his head. He discovered that this technique connected the nerves of Hyūga Hizashi's eyes. 

Although not inherently complex, the specific connection points were critical. Any error would result in the destruction of the eyes and the death of the individual.

However, for Yuta, who had already mastered chakra beyond conventional understanding, resolving this was not difficult.

Nevertheless, Yuta had no intention of helping Hyūga Hizashi remove the cage bird seal at this time, as it would offend the Hyūga clan. 

He decided to wait until the war concluded, accept Hyūga Hizashi as his disciple, and then assist him in removing the seal. As Yuta's disciple, surely the Hyūga clan wouldn't begrudge him this small favor, would they?