In the hills, somewhere.
"Kitsuchi-sama, the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions, along with the Second, Third, and Fourth Support Divisions, are basically in position."
An Iwa ninja suddenly appeared beside Kitsuchi, who stood on high ground overlooking the vast grasslands. The moment he appeared, he delivered this string of reports.
"Mm..."
Kitsuchi nodded slightly at the report.
It seemed the plan was proceeding smoothly. Father's arrangements had all been completed. Four combat divisions, four support divisions, plus the First Combat Division and First Support Division on my side, which have suffered few losses. This time, even if Kumogakure sprouted wings, they won't be able to fly out of here!
This time, we will surely wipe out this one-third of Kumogakure's elite forces here! Kumogakure will never again have the strength to contend in this war! Once we deal with Kumogakure, we can sweep across the front lines and force Konoha into a desperate corner. By then, even ten Yellow Flashes won't be able to pull Konoha out of defeat.
Moreover, within three days, we can force Kumogakure and Konoha to negotiate peace and form an alliance. By then, we of Iwa will reap the greatest rewards and use them to establish our position as the strongest of the Five Great Ninja Villages.
From then on...
As he nodded, a series of thoughts ran through Kitsuchi's mind. Then, he looked at the adjutant beside him and asked, "Where has Kumogakure's elite force reached now?"
"They're still in the same place!"
At his commander's question, the adjutant kneeling on one knee nearby lightly pressed his fingers to the ground atop the highland, held the fingers of his other hand upright before his chest, and closed his eyes to sense for a moment before answering in slight astonishment.
"Still in the same place?"