Kapitel 263: Chapter 263
"So personally, I think we shouldn't waste too much time.
After all, isn't Iwagakure itself constantly being dragged into rapid raids? We can also save quite a few steps this way."
Iwagakure's large-scale attack is, by its very nature, an endeavor that constantly drains stamina, with their troops always on the move and in combat.
In Kaito's view, this can be considered as having completed the initial preparations, and it was done without any expenditure from Konohagakure.
Therefore, directly establishing the final battleground and marking the area is the best choice.
Upon hearing Kaito's words, Tsunade began to ponder seriously. In fact, she personally hoped to wear down Iwagakure for a while.
To exhaust Iwagakure to the point of fatigue and then engage in the final battle.
However, in doing so, a large area of the plains might be missed, and Iwagakure would effectively be entering Konoha's territory.
Given Tsunade's current status, she naturally wouldn't mind such implications, but she still takes Kaito's opinion into consideration.
And if Iwagakure's forces really entered Konoha's jurisdiction, it would undoubtedly boost their morale.
This is not something Tsunade would like to see. Hence, reluctantly, she has to consider keeping Iwagakure outside of Konoha's territory.
After pondering for quite a while, Tsunade's eyes became sharp.
She looked at Kaito and asked very seriously,
"I've checked your body, and there's nothing wrong. Your recovery speed is beyond imagination.
But I still need to confirm — how do you feel about your own condition? Especially, how are your eyes?"
"I'm fine, both my eyes and my body are in good condition now."
Kaito's expression was also very serious as he nodded and quickly replied,
"My physical condition is perfectly suited for combat, suitable for any scale of battle. I wouldn't joke about such matters."
"I trust you. I'll ensure everyone cooperates with you."
After saying this, Tsunade stood up and headed outside.
She had only taken a few steps when she stopped. She looked at Kaito with utmost seriousness, and finally said slowly,
"Uchiha Kaito, I trust you, and I hope you won't let me down."
Konohagakure's mobilization and action capabilities are renowned throughout the ninja world. After discussing with Kaito, Tsunade immediately began mobilizing the ninjas.
In less than half a day, after several high-ranking ninja and team leader meetings,
All Konoha ninjas from the camps had begun their operations, with their respective team leaders coordinating their teams' missions.
By dusk, all Konoha ninjas had gathered in the camp, and they quickly set out.
There was no need for extensive pre-deployment mobilizations, as each team leader could handle those matters.
There wasn't even a need for more detailed task assignments, because every team leader of Konoha was professional and qualified.
Seeing such discipline and professionalism, Kaito seemed to understand something.
No wonder during the Third Ninja War, while Konoha's talents had dwindled to an extreme, they still managed to win.
Beyond the performances of the Legendary Three Ninjas and Namikaze Minato, beyond the Will of Fire as reinterpreted by Sarutobi Hiruzen,
There was also the discipline and professionalism of these Konoha ninja forces. These were genuine assets that could enhance their combat power!
Kaito and Tsunade did not immediately accompany the main forces, as they were commanders and there was no need for them to rush.
"This time it's done as you wished. I hope the outcome won't be too bad."
After everyone had left, Tsunade let out a deep sigh once again.
"Don't worry, I won't let you down."
Though Tsunade seemed to be repeating herself somewhat erratically, it highlighted that she was indeed nervous at the moment.
All Kaito could do now was to reassure her as much as possible, after all, her actions genuinely represented her trust in him.
This added a bit of pressure on Kaito, as this matter truly concerns the future direction of Konohagakure.
Similarly, it also concerns Kaito's own reputation and whether his future plans can be successful.
But with the pressure, Kaito also gained more motivation!
He couldn't believe it. Although the strength of his abilities seemed much weaker compared to those that the Rikudō Sennin gave to Naruto and Sasuke.
The key point is, his abilities aren't just temporary products; they genuinely function and remain effective on him!
Even if some of these abilities require time to refine, some need continuous practice, and only a few directly enhance his capabilities.
Nevertheless, he has now reached a crucial juncture.
He must test his strength and also verify the power of his eyes!
"I won't let you down, and I won't let everyone else down, I swear."
Kaito murmured to himself, and then left without looking back.
Talking more wouldn't help; what he needs to do now is adjust his strength and wait for the final outbreak of the war.
"Lord Bungo, we have reached the designated location."
Among the main forces of Iwagakure, a young Iwa ninja rushed to Bungo and handed him a piece of information, speaking with excitement.
This young Iwa ninja was truly ecstatic, or it can be said that the entire Iwa ninja force was very excited.
They were under intense siege by Konohagakure, and there were rumors that their supply lines had been cut.
Such a situation was a huge blow to them. If it weren't for their ninja qualities and their deep-seated hatred for Konoha,
They might have lost their will to fight by now, how could they withstand Konoha's attack?
Merely resisting wouldn't boost their morale, and no one knew how long their supplies in the Land of Grass could last.
Especially the harassment tactics by Konoha truly gave them a headache, and no one knows what would happen if it continues like this.
Perhaps they might perish, or they might lose everything in the Land of Grass and be driven back to the Land of Earth.
Compared to the first possibility, the second one is something they can't accept even more.
Hatred has already enveloped their hearts; they were driven by such intense enmity.
How could they accept such an outcome? If it truly came to that, they would probably rather die!
But the situation has changed now. The proud Konohagakure seemingly didn't anticipate their desperate counterattack.
During their large-scale assault, they almost recaptured all the lost lands and strongholds.
Moreover, in this raid, they also eliminated a good number of Konoha ninjas.
What infuriated them, however, was that the Konoha people retreated too quickly, preventing them from killing even more.
But even so, regaining lost territory was still an exhilarating achievement for them.
"I understand. Thank you for your hard work."
Compared to the excitement of others, Bungo didn't seem as thrilled.
In fact, at this moment, he looked somewhat worried.
Bungo genuinely couldn't feel happy because things had gone too smoothly on their journey, perhaps too smoothly.
It's not that Konoha didn't resist. There were minor skirmishes in various places, and there were quite a few traps along the way.
Although these skirmishes and traps couldn't stop them, they did come at a cost.
But they had been on the move until now and hadn't seen any major force from Konoha.
Logically, those who retreated would have reported the situation.
Since they would have reported it, the main forces of Konoha should have responded in some way. But there was no reaction at all, which truly caused unease.
He didn't know what the people of Konoha were thinking, but he instinctively became vigilant.
After all, his opponent was Tsunade, the fearsome woman known as one of the "Three Legendary Ninjas" of Konoha!
"Inform everyone. We will rest at this stronghold tonight."
After carefully pondering for a moment, Bungo spoke very seriously.
"Put the Third Battalion on alert, let them rest and regain their spirits. We will continue tomorrow!"
"Lord Bungo, this..."
The young Iwa-nin paused upon hearing this, and then said anxiously,
"Isn't this a bad idea? Everyone is not tired right now. If we directly cross the plains ahead, then we..."
"I said, this is an order!"
Bungo didn't want to listen to the young ninja and responded firmly. However, he finally sighed and gave a brief explanation.
"We've been attacking and traveling non-stop from last night to now. Although we have achieved a lot, we shouldn't be blinded by our current success.
Those Konoha ninjas have retreated, but we haven't seen the main force of Konoha yet.
This might be a good thing for you, but not for me, because I have to consider if they are ambushing us.
So, stay alert and the rest of you get some rest quickly. Do I need to repeat myself?"
After saying this, Bungo walked away without another word.
He was genuinely burdened with worries, but at this stage, he had to face everything seriously.
"Lord Tsuchikage, I just hope you can hurry up..."
The morning sun rose as usual, and Kaito emerged from a tent at this temporary base.
Looking at the Konoha ninjas who were resting in the various dugouts but still on alert, Kaito nodded at them with a smile.
They didn't get the same treatment as Kaito, so they had to make do with spending the night in the dugouts.
These dugouts were hastily dug out to counter Iwagakure. After all, Iwagakure moved fast, and they should have arrived here last night under normal circumstances.
In fact, they indeed did. The Konoha reconnaissance team had provided clear intelligence.
However, just as Konoha was gearing up to ambush them, and Kaito was also prepared to take action,
They were shocked by the news that Iwagakure, after traveling intensively for a whole day and night and quickly reclaiming a lot of territories, had decided to rest on the spot.
Upon hearing this news, both Kaito and Tsunade almost couldn't restrain their impulses to directly attack them.
However, they ultimately held back because Iwagakure had their base to rely on.
Launching an assault on a base full of ninjas, especially the main force of the enemy, seemed a bit excessive.
Besides adding to the casualties, there might not be any significant advantages, and even Kaito was not willing to take the risk lightly.
Thus, they had to be patient while Konoha also took the time to regroup.
Even though Konoha hadn't expended much, ensuring physical strength and morale, and making final preparations for battle were indeed very important.
"Are you up?"
At that moment, Tsunade's voice suddenly came from behind Kaito, prompting him to turn around and look.
"Yes, I'm up."
Kaito nodded gently, then curiously asked,
"How's it going on Iwagakure's side? Any movements?"
"They sent some people to locate their position. It seems that while Bungo might not be a great commander, he's still very alert."
Tsunade stated, her gaze fixed on the distance.
"Those reconnaissance ninjas were taken out by our people. I think they'll be even more cautious after not receiving any intelligence overnight.
Moreover, after resting, they're not the worn-out troops we discussed.
Do you still want to proceed with that plan?"
Tsunade's words seemed to be seeking final confirmation. After all, rested ninjas were not in the same league as those fatigued.
If Kaito genuinely went ahead with the previous plan, it's hard to predict the outcome.
However, if they proceeded that way, the Konoha ninjas would likely be engaged in skirmishes and surprise attacks.
Upon further thought, Konoha still had a certain advantage, given they had already set up their ambush in advance.
Even if Bungo is extremely cautious, the surprise attack from Konoha has caused Iwagakure to suffer significant casualties.
After that, the bloodiest and most brutal close-quarters combat will ensue.
War inevitably brings death. Every ninja is mentally prepared for this. They came here fully aware and ready for whatever might come their way.
However, Kaito doesn't want such heavy casualties. Even if he's unsure if he can achieve this, he's still willing to try.
He's not Uchiha Madara, but his dream is to surpass Uchiha Madara!
"Lady Tsunade, Iwagakure has taken action!"
Just as Kaito was about to respond, a ninja dressed in ANBU attire suddenly appeared by their side, quickly briefing Tsunade and Kaito.
At that very moment, Konoha ninjas, previously hidden in the forests and tunnels, all rose to their feet.
All of them grabbed their weapons, their eyes fixed ahead, fully ready for combat.
Shisui and others also received the news, quickly moving to the frontlines, their gaze directed at the distance.
Yaneko quietly approached Kaito's side, drawing a kunai, readying herself for battle.
In the distance, a massive, well-organized army emerged from the woods, marching towards Konoha's position.
Kaito saw this scene, adjusted his attire slightly, smiled at Yaneko, and then walked forward alone.
His action left Shisui, Yaneko, and the other Konoha ninjas somewhat stunned, finding it peculiar.
But at that moment, Tsunade sighed softly, realizing Kaito's intention.
Kaito's gaze locked onto the approaching enemies. There were so many of them, yet for some reason, he felt his blood boiling.
"This feeling is so strange, but it's also quite exhilarating."
Kaito murmured to himself, and the look in his eyes gradually changed.
This time, he wanted to show the world the unique dance of the Uchiha!
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