Chapter 295: Just as Deep (Two-in-One)
When Konohagakure was first founded, Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara were the two strongest ninja in the village.
Beneath them came Tobirama Senju, Sarutobi Sasuke, Hyuga Tenzen, and the others.
Faced with Uchiha Madara, whoever the higher-ups appointed as commander-in-chief would inherently feel outmatched.
With Orochimaru explicitly refusing the position, it seemed their only option was Hatake Sakumo.
Yako's chest tightened. The situation was slipping slightly out of control.
If Hatake Sakumo were assigned to command a war against Uchiha Madara, it would play out exactly as Orochimaru had warned: win or lose, Hatake Sakumo would come out behind.
If he won, he would solve a massive headache for the village leadership, but they wouldn't change their fundamental opinion of him.
If he lost, Hatake Sakumo's future in the village would be over.
Yako weighed the odds: Hatake Sakumo was formidable, but against Uchiha Madara, he was highly likely to lose.