My Life as Itachi's Crow

Chapter 108: The New Squad

While everyone still had doubts about the Defense Department, Hiruzen Sarutobi pushed forward with the preparations with a firm attitude. The first list of members was finally released.

The office location was chosen near the Konoha Military Police Force station. The Konoha Military Police Force was officially converted to a supervisory role, with a significant reduction in combat operations, and could request combat personnel support from the Defense Department at any time.

First Supreme Commander: Jiraiya.

This was an indisputable fact. Even if Tsunade rushed back, she couldn't hold this position. Making a woman of Senju blood the superior of the Uchiha would likely be seen as a provocation…

Although everyone in the Uchiha clan probably had a good impression of Tsunade, as she was the one who advocated for the medical ninja corps, greatly reducing the casualty rate... but in this sensitive period, no accidents could be afforded.

Administrative Officers: Danzo Shimura, Uchiha Fugaku, Hiashi Hyuga.

Logically, this position shouldn't have existed, but given that the scale of the Defense Department would continue to expand in the future, the two advisors, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, forcefully proposed inserting Danzo Shimura to be in charge of personnel transfers and funds.

The position of Hokage Assistant had been revoked, and Root was in a crippled state. The old fellow, being idle, was causing trouble at the Hokage Building every day…

Correspondingly, Hiruzen Sarutobi stood on the opposite side of his old friend this time, choosing Uchiha Fugaku... and incidentally adding the honest and straightforward Hiashi Hyuga. The two great clans of Konoha had gathered together for the first time.

Advisors: Shikaku Nara, Choza Akimichi, Inoichi Yamanaka, Shibi Aburame, Tsume Inuzuka, and a long list of representatives from the secret technique clans. On one hand, it was to act as supervisors; on the other hand, members of their clans would also be seconded.

The first batch of members would be composed of ANBU, Konoha Military Police, and ordinary ninjas, including ninjas from various major clans. This newly established force, although only a few hundred strong, could already be called the strongest armed force apart from Konoha's ANBU in terms of current strength.

Moreover, apart from the high-level personnel holding concurrent posts, the number of ordinary personnel at the bottom was continuously expanding into the Defense Department... Once a Shinobi World War broke out, the Defense Department could assemble and directly participate in the war.

Simply put, this was Konoha's first standing army.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, at the cost of dividing the Hokage's power, proved his attitude to Uchiha Fugaku. He indeed wanted to handle the Uchiha clan peacefully.

Uchiha Itachi and Kakashi Hatake were transferred out of ANBU. Itachi's ninja career was like a straw in the wind, swaying... The cub never knew what department was waiting for him to report to each day.

The original Black Snow squad of ANBU, along with two others, would form the direct subordinate squad of the Defense Department's Supreme Commander, Jiraiya. Kakashi's bright future in ANBU thus came to an end…

The new members were also very familiar. One was named Might Guy, although it was unknown why this guy was transferred over; he didn't seem reliable at all. The other was rather outstanding…

Hizashi Hyuga was seconded to the Defense Department by Hiruzen Sarutobi to serve as their squad captain. What the hell! Why would an elder from the previous generation appear among them!

On the first day of assembly, Might Guy, for a rare change, didn't appear in a strange pose, but intimately draped his arm over Kakashi's shoulder... until he saw Itachi…

"This is... great... I never thought I could be in the same squad as Kakashi... and also with my life-saver..."

Might Guy's nose and tears were running freely... He suddenly lunged towards Uchiha Itachi!

"Senior Guy…"

Seeing the flying snot and tears, the youth retreated again and again. Speak properly, please don't pounce on me!

Kakashi grabbed Guy by the collar from behind, "Idiot! Behave yourself!"

"Hey! Kakashi, you don't understand the excitement of youth at all!"

"Don't embarrass yourself in front of a junior!"

"The passion of youth cannot be stopped!"

Uchiha Itachi weakly tried to dissuade them. He pointed to the figure appearing in the distance, "Seniors, stop arguing... it seems the captain is here..."

"Looks quite lively!" Hizashi Hyuga watched Kakashi and Might Guy quiet down with a smile before continuing, "I am your captain, Hizashi Hyuga. In the days to come, please take good care of me!"

"No problem! Captain! Leave all missions to me!"

"Saying that at this time is not polite at all, you bastard!" Kakashi, with a fierce look, slapped Might Guy down, then turned with a smiling face and bowed to Hizashi Hyuga, "I'll still need Senior's guidance!"

"..."

All the usual workplace pleasantries had been said by Hizashi Hyuga and Kakashi Hatake. Uchiha Itachi was stunned for a moment, glanced at his crow... Kitahara closed its crimson eyes and nodded as if resigned to its fate.

The youth gritted his teeth and, forcing himself to be calm, said, "Me... me too!"

"Uh..." Hizashi Hyuga was at a loss for words for a moment.

"Truly worthy of being the life-saver of Konoha's Sublime Blue Beast!" Might Guy prostrated himself on the ground and said loudly without any pretension, "Me too!"

"Hey, hey, hey! There's no need for such a grand ceremony!" Hizashi Hyuga waved his hands awkwardly.

After everyone got to know each other, Might Guy looked up at the sky, "What is this Defense Department we've been transferred to used for?"

"Judging by the name, it feels like it should be used to defend against invasions, right?" Kakashi knew a little more; at least he knew the significance of the Uchiha clan joining this department.

Uchiha Itachi recalled his father's words, "It must be a very important department, but I'm not clear on what it actually does..."

As the three spoke, they suddenly turned to look at Hizashi Hyuga in unison, with the foolish expressions of rookies waiting for a senior's explanation.

Hizashi Hyuga: "..."

The Defense Department is a newly established department in Konoha. My elder brother doesn't have any intelligence on it either. I'm just a rookie myself... so don't look at me with those eyes!

"Ahem..." Hizashi Hyuga could only form a fist by his mouth and cough lightly twice, "Let's go see Lord Jiraiya together first!"

First meeting at the Defense Department office building.

Jiraiya was casually chatting with Fugaku beside him. In the entire office, the person he was most familiar with was Fugaku, who was also his disciple's father...

"How is your Sasuke lately?"

"He has already started training conscientiously... I hope he can be as outstanding as Itachi in the future!" Fugaku flipped through the documents in his hand, occasionally looking up to reply.

Jiraiya pouted and muttered, "Aren't the expectations for Sasuke a bit too high..."

Fugaku chuckled lightly, "They're already very low... After all, when Itachi was this age, he could already engage in simple taijutsu battles..."

"That's because Itachi is..."

While they were chatting nonchalantly, the others were minding their own business. Hiashi Hyuga was resting with his eyes closed. Choza Akimichi and Shikaku Nara had even prepared some afternoon snacks, looking as if they were at a tea party...

Bang!

The other administrative officer of the Defense Department suddenly stood up, slamming the table with a deafening noise, "This isn't a party... you are in a meeting!"

Danzo Shimura's body was trembling with anger from this group!

"Alright, alright..."

Jiraiya picked his nose, then seemingly properly picked up the Hokage's warrant from the table, "The old man's order is for us to be responsible for defending against the infiltration of the Hidden Cloud Village's squads in the near future... Do you have any thoughts?"

"Strike first! Mobilize the Defense Force to the border of the Land of Hot Water and control the Hidden Hot Water Village!"

Danzo Shimura immediately proposed using offense as defense. The Land of Hot Water, where the Hidden Hot Water Village was located, connected the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning. But this country, after the Shinobi World War, had once declared neutrality and peace...

But Danzo clearly didn't take this statement seriously. A mere small country wanting to demand peace from the Five Great Nations?

"We might as well directly propose controlling the Hidden Moon Village!"

Uchiha Fugaku's proposal was no less audacious. The Hidden Moon Village directly bordered the Land of Lightning and was almost at the entrance to the Land of Lightning's continental region, the heartland of the Hidden Cloud Village's external communications.

Amidst the astonishment of the others, Danzo Shimura and Uchiha Fugaku proposed two different suggestions. The two looked at each other, sparks seemingly flying between them...

As Choza Akimichi shivered, watching the two who might start arguing at any moment, Danzo Shimura suddenly sat down, closed his eyes, and stroked his ninja sword.

The current Nara clan head couldn't help but pout, "Won't either approach cause a war? We just need to be careful and guard against the infiltration of Hidden Cloud ninjas, right?"

Danzo Shimura suddenly said, "We didn't form the Defense Force to be cowards. If it's just protecting the village, ANBU can do that..."

The first meeting of the Defense Department was destined not to be peaceful.

(End of this chapter)

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