As Konoha's ninja forces conducted exercises, they moved towards the border.
After a period of peace lasting over a decade, the Shinobi World has once again become noisy.
At the Konoha command post, Hiruzen Sarutobi was already waiting there, while the Yamanaka Clan and Intelligence Department ninjas were all in a hurry.
After watching the busy group of ninjas for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to look at Shikaku beside him.
"Shikaku, how is the situation now?"
Upon Shikaku put down the intelligence he had just received and stood up.
After bowing slightly to Hiruzen Sarutobi, he turned and pointed to a spot on the sand table placed in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, saying:
"Lord Hiruzen, the main exercise force is almost at its designated position."
As Shikaku spoke, he crossed the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Frost.
This line is located in Moon Wheel Gorge, a canyon area bordering the eastern part of the Land of Fire and the Land of Frost.
This place is no more than 200 kilometers away from Kumogakure) in a straight line, making it the strategic stronghold of the Land of Fire that is closest to the Land of Lightning.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. The reason for choosing this location was that the canyon terrain was easy to defend and difficult to attack, allowing Konoha's training troops to occupy the high ground.
Furthermore, it can exert downward pressure on the Land of Frost, a neutral buffer state.
To prevent the Kumogakure from advancing through the Land of Frost, and even if the Kumogakure did advance through the Land of Frost, they could detect it immediately.
Most importantly, by not directly contacting the Land of Land of Lightning's territory, they will not give others any ammunition against them.
After seeing that Shikaku Hiruzen Sarutobi understood, Shikaku raised his hand again and pointed to another location, saying:
"And as for the support force on the flank, the news that Asuma has arrived with the Inuzuka Clan and Hyuga Clans is that..."
"Once the main exercise begins, they will immediately commence counter-infiltration operations."
Hiruzen Sarutobi, a pipe dangling from his mouth, glanced at another location in the Land of Rice Fields, following Shikaku's pointing finger at the fortress at the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Rice Fields.
Orochimaru...
I hope you understand that I put Asuma in this position to lead the team.
This is not only a warning Kumogakure the eastern outposts and garrison of Kumogakure, but also a warning to you.
Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, no longer paying attention; after all, he had already given Asuma his orders.
Moreover, Shisui had already led Anbu team to guard against them from the shadows.
What about the reserves?
Shikaku nodded and said, "Choza has already set up camp on the plains north of Kikyo Castle."
"We can provide immediate support as soon as Moon Wheel Gorge sends a rally signal."
At this point, Shikaku couldn't help but tap on a plain on the sand table and said:
"I think the Kumogakure's reconnaissance teams should have already noticed the supply troops' tents set up on the Tanzaku Plain."
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled.
"Shikaku, you're getting more and more experienced."
Shikaku shook his head and said, "It's all thanks to the Hiruzen Generation's upbringing."
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, turned around, sat down in his seat, and then slowly said:
"Get the main force there as soon as possible, and also notify Fugaku that if there are any situations along the borders of any country, inform the village immediately."
"Yes, Hiruzen Lord!" Shikaku stood ramrod straight and nodded in response.
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Moon Wheel Gorge.
Hagoromo stood at the top of the canyon, looking down at the plain below.
Swish--
Kakashi and Might Guy Body Flicker Technique to where Hagoromo was.
"Seniors, is there any news from the village?"
Hagoromo turned her head curiously and asked, "This time Kakashi is the captain, and he and Might Guy only need to obey Kakashi."
"Ah, we just received word that the other two teams are in place, and we're the only ones missing."
Kakashi said with a lazy expression.
This exercise was indeed a piece of cake for someone who had participated in combat.
Hagoromo nodded. Since they were at the very front, it was normal for them to be a little slower.
However, everything is ready now, and we'll see what our master tells us.
Standing atop a sharp rock, maintaining his balance, Might Guy Kai asked:
"Kakashi, when do we begin?"
Her tone was filled with eager excitement, causing Hagoromo beside her to glance at her.
"No rush, a powerful deterrent needs an audience."
As Kakashi spoke, he glanced at the people approaching below, then Body Flicker Technique vanished; the reconnaissance team had already returned.
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Boom--
The towering mountain peaks, shrouded in mist, echoed with deafening thunder, only to be drowned out by a loud bang.
At the highest point of Kumogakure, atop the Raikage Building, which has a circular exterior and glass walls.
The Fourth Raikage A, smashed the desk with a single punch, his massive body unleashing a tremendous amount of Lightning Release Chakra that shattered the office windows.
The roar echoed throughout the entire Kumogakure office building, causing the people who were rushing around inside to stop in their tracks.
"I need to get a new desk again."
A fair-skinned woman, noticeably different from the others with their darker skin, tossed her short hair and murmured helplessly.
He then rubbed his shoulders as he walked towards the Raikage's Office.
"Ugh--my shoulders are so sore."
"Damn old Monkey from Konoha!"
"Notify Darui to take his training troops and march to the border of the Land of Frost right now! I'm going to blast their training troops back with a thunderstorm!"
Inside the office, the Fourth Raikage A, angrily roared at his secretary Mabui, standing beside him.
Samui, rubbing his shoulder as he walked in from outside the office, took a deep breath when he saw that the door had been smashed by the desk.
With a jolt, Samui stepped over the remains of the desk and into the office.
"Lord Raikage, all of Konoha's exercises are taking place within the Land of Fire."
If we retaliate across the border... we will be morally considered the aggressor."
"Laugh..."
The Fourth Raikage A, scoffed, pointing at the shattered map on the ground, and clenched his fist, saying, "Morality? Might makes right!"
"That old Monkey from Konoha! He's already got a knife to my back!"
Samui stepped in, and as he pulled out intelligence files, he said:
"Lord Raikage, intelligence has arrived at the Kikyo Castle plains; Konoha has already stationed a force no less than our exercise troops."
"Moreover, supplies are still being transported continuously, and intelligence personnel estimate that these supplies are enough to sustain the war for six months."
"At the Broken Cloud Pass, there are also troops stationed. It is said that the leader is Asuma Sarutobi, the son of the Third Hokage of Konoha and Twelve Guardian Ninja of the Land of Fire."
Based on the above information, my conclusion is...
"If a conflict really breaks out, our outposts and stationed troops in the east will be worn down and killed by Asuma Sarutobi on the mountain roads."
After saying this, Samui handed the documents in his hand to Mabui and rubbed his shoulders again.
So sour--