Chapter 123 Congratulations and the news of war

Half a month later, the Uchiha clan's territory became lively.

The clan leader's son, Uchiha Fugaku, is getting married, and the clan members spontaneously put up decorations.

The clan land, which was originally a little deserted, has become somewhat lively.

There were a lot of people coming to the wedding. In addition to Fugaku's friends and comrades-in-arms, all the ninja clans, big and small, from Konoha gave him face.

Either a gift or a visitor.

Even Minato came over with Kushina.

Danzo, who had been secretly following this matter, gnashed his teeth in anger when he saw Uchiha change his usual attitude.

If it weren't for that inherently evil Uchiha brat, who joined forces with Sakumo and Dai, there would be no Uchiha today! !

Early in the morning, Haneda arrived at Fugaku's house.

He saw the Fugaku couple and the clan leader and put down the gift he was holding.

"Today is your wedding day. I wish you and your beloved will tolerate each other with love and share the joys and sorrows in the future."

"I hope love will always overflow in your sweet life in the future..."

Listening to Haneda's serious congratulatory speech, Fugaku felt like laughing for some reason.

But it’s not good to laugh out loud, so I have to hold it in.

Seeing this, Haneda's eyes were not blind, so he stopped reading and said to Fugaku:

"Anyway, congratulations on your marriage."

Fugaku asked with a smile, "Tell me the truth, how long did it take you to memorize this congratulatory message?"

"Copied with the Sharingan." Haneda said.

"Okay..." Fugaku put away his smile and immediately looked at Haneda's gift.

This is a book with the cover saying, The Art of Politics.

"The Art of Politics?" Fugaku picked up the book and read a passage from the title.

He opened the book again and took a few glances. The pages were full of words, which looked very exciting.

I know the meaning of the characters and words, but I can’t understand them when they are put together.

It wasn't until the bookmark with the word "longevity" written on it was revealed that a smile suddenly appeared on Fugaku's face.

He carefully put away the book, put it on the bookshelf, turned back and said to Haneda:

"Thank you for the gift, Haneda, I like it very much."

Hearing this, Haneda and the clan leader laughed at the same time.

Haneda was naturally happy that Fugaku was satisfied with the gift he carefully selected.

As for the patriarch, he was very satisfied when he saw the cover of the book.

His son really lacks this!

I guess Fugaku would be interested in Haneda's gift.

At least it's not like the books I gave you, which are left gathering dust on the bookshelf...

Mikoto asked curiously:

"Fugaku, are you interested in politics?"

"I'm not interested, but I like anything given by Haneda." Fugaku said with a smile.

Hearing this, Haneda's mouth corners slightly raised.

He pretended to look at the Hokage Rock from afar, avoiding Mikoto's gaze.

Suddenly, the patriarch spoke:

"Haneda, I have a request."

"ask?"

Haneda looked back at the clan leader, his mind full of thoughts.

Until the patriarch spoke again:

"Can you attend the wedding and read the congratulatory speech for me? I don't know much about this."

"Congratulations? Forget it, Uncle Patriarch. You should do it yourself. I'm really not suitable."

Haneda waved his hand.

He is not Brother Fugaku's father, so it would be better for the clan leader to do this kind of thing.

But at this moment, the patriarch suddenly covered his stomach and ran to the toilet.

He turned around and said hurriedly:

"I'll leave this matter to you, Haneda! Please!!"

Before Haneda could react, the burden was thrown upon him by the clan leader.

He glanced at Fugaku, who was smiling.

He glanced at Mikoto again, and although Mikoto felt strange, she didn't say anything.

Until a soft music sounded at the wedding scene, it was time for the newlyweds Fugaku and Mikoto to go out.

As the music played, Fugaku took Mikoto's hand and walked out of the room.

Haneda glanced in the direction of the toilet, gritted his teeth and walked out.

At the wedding, Sakumo, Kakashi, Minato, Kushina, Dai and Kai, Obito and Rin...

When they saw that it was Haneda who came out, they were either surprised, or puzzled, or greeted with a smile, or perhaps they understood something.

Danzo, who was hiding in the tree canopy and watching this place secretly, saw this scene and had already gnashed his teeth and cursed inwardly:

"Damn Uchiha brat!!!"

The clan leader, who was hiding in the toilet, couldn't help but smile when he saw the slightly embarrassed Haneda standing on the stage and reading his congratulatory speech.

"No matter what the future holds, Haneda will help you become a qualified clan leader, son."

At this time, Haneda just read:

"Congratulations on your marriage."

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At the beginning of the next month, in the 47th year of Konoha, Sunagakure officially declared war on Konoha, claiming that Konoha had sent people to assassinate the Third Kazekage.

The Third Hokage gave an urgent order, appointing Orochimaru as the commander-in-chief of the battlefield in Rain Country and Sakumo as the commander-in-chief of River Country, forming a two-sided barrier to block the attack of Sunagakure.

This was less than a week before Fugaku and Mikoto got married.

As an elite jonin of the Uchiha generation, Fugaku will represent the Uchiha to go to the battlefield in the Land of Rain to assist Orochimaru in defending against the offensive of the Sand Village.

And Haneda is about to follow Sakumo to the Land of Rivers.

At this time, thousands of ninjas had gathered at the gate of Konoha's village. These were teams commanded by at least Chunin.

Among them, there are special jonin, jonin, and elite jonin.

As Sakumo's students and members of Team 9, Haneda, Asuma, and Kurenai stood a body length behind Sakumo.

Looking at the ninja army whose expressions were either serious or heavy, Haneda's expression also became serious.

The war between Sunagakure and Konoha has begun, which will be the beginning of the Third Ninja World War.

And how many of the people standing here can return to Konoha?

Haneda knew that this war would change the fate of countless people, for good or bad.

He just stood behind Sakumo in silence.

At this moment, Sakumo spoke:

"Wherever the leaves dance, the fire grows."

"The fire will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout."

"This is the Will of Fire passed down by the First Generation. It protects the village, the people in the village, and our children."

"Now, Sunagakure has declared war on us, using unwarranted and ridiculous means."

"This involves two major countries, and countless people will die, including you and me."

"But can we retreat? Can we just watch the enemy trample our village and kill our wives and children?"

"Can't you?"

"No way!"

"Since Sunagakure has declared war on our Konoha, let's fight!"

When Sakumo said the word "war", the army was boiling.

They shouted loudly, fight, fight, fight!

The almost uniform voices spread throughout Konoha, filling people with awe.

This is an effect that is difficult to achieve even with bewitching illusions. This is the power that comes from protecting something that you care about.

For a moment, Haneda was also infected by the overwhelming fighting spirit.

He understood that this was a war to defend his country and homeland, a relatively just war.

The righteous side is always more eager to fight than the other side.

Because there are the things they care about most, things that they cannot give up.

Sakumo stood on a high place and looked at the legion. After more than ten seconds, he turned and walked towards the direction of River Country.

After turning around, he drew out his dagger and cut through the thorns in front of him.

"whole team!"

"go ahead!"

"Location: River Country, goal: Protect Konoha!"

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