"Let's go!"
In front of the Konoha camp, Tsunade waved her hand and led the large army straight towards the Land of Wind.
Yūhi Shinryu, the warehouse manager, remained behind to guard the camp. This was a relatively risk - free and easy job this time.
"Do we need any more preparations?"
Tsunade turned her head and asked Kawaki beside her.
"Preparations? We'll just crush them."
Kawaki glanced at Sakumo and Dai behind him and replied arrogantly.
"Good."
Tsunade replied in a deep voice. Without the interference of Iwagakure, dealing with the Land of Wind would be a piece of cake.
Meanwhile, Sunagakure had also received the news that the Land of Earth had been invaded by Kumogakure and that Konoha was advancing in large numbers.
"Konoha's troops are on the way. What should we do?"
Pakura sat at the head of the table, her face calm and composed, having long been prepared.
It was all within her expectations when this moment finally came.
"Just do our best."
Bunpuku didn't even open his eyes. He didn't have any illusions about this battle.
At worst, he would sacrifice his life, which would be a way to repay the Third Kazekage for saving his life.
"Let's fight them to the death."
Rasa stuck out his neck, his face full of fierce and angry expressions.
"Yes, let's fight them to the death."
Surprisingly, the Sand ninjas were united at this time.
"Any news from the Daimyō?"
Pakura didn't respond to everyone's shouts but turned to ask the intelligence chief.
"The Daimyō told us to hold on as long as possible. They're already contacting the Land of Fire."
This was the only way out Pakura could think of. If they could surrender, she was willing to accept it.
They definitely couldn't withstand Konoha's full - scale attack. It's just a matter of how long they can hold out.
However, all this required Sunagakure to risk their lives to buy time.
"Preparing for Battle."
Pakura sighed. The Daimyō made it sound easy, but in the end, it's they who have to risk their lives.
A few days later, Konoha's troops reached the border of the Land of Wind.
Without any warning, they launched an attack directly.
The yellow sand was billowing, and the sun in the sky was blazing.
Entering the Land of Wind from the Land of Rain was like entering a different world.
Konoha Ninjas and Sand ninjas once again engaged in a fierce battle within the territory of the Land of Wind.
Led by Kawaki and the other three top experts, Sunagakure's previous arrangements didn't work as expected.
Heavy troops and booby traps were insignificant in the face of absolute strength.
Kawaki alone completely suppressed Shukaku, leaving him with no choice but to just get beaten up.
Judging from his bruised appearance, he probably wouldn't last much longer.
Kawaki's strength was even more terrifying than Tsunade's.
Tsunade broke free and charged into the Iwagakure Ninjas, fighting her way in and out multiple times. No one could stop her.
Her crimson figure pierced through the battlefield back and forth. Pakura watched with a heavy heart.
She used Scorch Release[b]Scorch Release[/b] to turn the Konoha Ninja in front of her into a mummy and tried to break away to block.
But Dai blocked her way.
"We didn't have enough of a fight last time."
Dai showed his shiny white teeth. The terrifying pressure brought by the green Chakra whirlwind made Pakura take a few steps back.
Seeing this, several shadow guards quickly stepped forward to help. Pakura alone was no match for this green - skinned freak.
Sakumo held a long sword with white Chakra light shining on it. Every strike of his sword drew blood.
Quite a few Jonin had died at his hands.
All attacks were fatal, and there were no survivors.
In just half a day, the defensive line of the Land of Wind completely collapsed.
Seeing that they were no match, Pakura and a few others fought back Dai together and sent a retreat signal.
Bunpuku, who had already prepared to die, immediately perked up. Just because he was willing to die didn't mean Shukaku was willing to start over.
Shukaku took a direct hit from Kawaki and fled in a hurry after leaving most of its tail behind.
The Sand ninjas fought while retreating and successfully escaped after paying a huge price.
In this battle, Konoha achieved a great victory. Pakura only hoped that the Daimyō could move faster.
If it took too long, surrender might even become a luxury.
She and the Daimyō were now in the same boat.
After occupying the front - line position, the Konoha Ninjas began their rest and recuperation.
The sand houses built by the Sand ninjas were quite good, and now they were all occupied by the Konoha Ninjas.
"They won't be able to hold out for long."
Inside a sand house, Kawaki was sitting cross - legged in front of a low table.
He showed no sign of exhaustion at all. He didn't even use much effort to fight Shukaku.
"It's just a matter of time. Even if they were lined up for us to kill one by one, it'd still take time, right?"
Sakumo chimed in on the side, his face calm.
"Come on, stop singing in chorus."
Tsunade gave them an annoyed look. What kind of oddballs they are!
"I think they're right."
Dai joined in the fun.
"Fine, you guys talk. I'll go down and take a look."
When there's no common topic, a single word is too much. Without sake and food, Tsunade didn't want to just chat with them.
It was better to go and check on the injured. She stood up and was about to go out.
"Stay a little longer."
Kawaki tried to persuade her to stay. What was there to talk about among three big guys?
"I'm very busy."
Tsunade put on an act, and Kawaki immediately followed her out.
Only Sakumo was left in the room, shaking his head and sighing, while Dai had a big smile on his face.
He wasn't as good as Kawaki at courting his wife back then. Otherwise, Gai would have been born a few years earlier.
...
On the battlefield of the Land of Wind, Konoha achieved great results. The Uchiha clan leader led his team into the territory of the Land of Earth.
"Uncle, where should we go?"
This route was different, so it wasn't really a revisit for Fugaku.
"You tell me,"
The Uchiha clan leader intended to test Fugaku and didn't say his own plan, just looking at Fugaku.
"We definitely can't go to the front line. With so few of us, it'd be suicide."
"As long as we can make some noise and attract some Iwagakure Ninjas over."
"We'll have completed our mission."
Fugaku quickly stated his opinion, obviously having thought it through more than once.
"Not bad, you've improved."
The Uchiha clan leader smiled and praised Fugaku before continuing.
"If the Iwagakure Ninjas split their forces and come here, the pressure on the Cloud Ninjas will be reduced."
"In other words, the losses of the Iwagakure Ninjas will be greater."
"The enemy of our enemy is our friend. We're also borrowing the power of the Cloud Ninjas."
The old fox had a cunning plan all figured out. This way, the risk was small, and it could also cause as much loss to the Iwagakure Ninjas as possible.
"I just wonder if ōnoki has sent anyone to defend this area."
Fugaku knew that some intelligence agents had been captured, so it was quite possible that ōnoki would send someone.
"That old fox will definitely send someone," he said.
"But it's unlikely that he'll send any top - notch fighters against the Third Raikage."
The Uchiha clan leader's analysis was on point, but he underestimated how much ōnoki valued Kawaki.
"Makes sense," Fugaku nodded, having full faith in his uncle's wisdom.
"Tell everyone to be careful about their whereabouts. Report immediately if you spot any Iwagakure Ninjas."
The Uchiha clan leader told Fugaku to go and convey the order. This time, most of the team members were from the Uchiha clan, and Fugaku led the team.
"Yes."
Fugaku left and reminded everyone to be cautious and keep on high alert.
However, it was impossible to keep a large group completely hidden.
Their whereabouts were unknowingly exposed.
Rōshi even started planning to hunt them down and make the Konoha Ninjas pay for the suffering he'd endured because of Kawaki.
Meanwhile, the Uchiha clan leader had no idea that his team was about to face the Four - Tailed Jinchūriki.
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