I Read the Spring and Autumn Annals

The four of them carefully circled around Kumogakure's main camp.

They found nothing unusual.

Returning empty-handed was only natural.

If it were really that easy to discover something, it would seem far too fake.

If Tsunade had been alone, she would most likely have tried to sneak in at the risk of her life.

But with Shisui Uchiha's team assisting her, she did not need to act personally and only had to wait.

"Already?"

Shizune was somewhat surprised to see Shisui Uchiha and the other three return so quickly.

After all, they had gone in to capture someone. The slightest carelessness would have exposed them.

She could only attribute it to good luck.

But Natsume knew this was not luck, but strength.

The normal activation of the Mangekyō Sharingan caused no commotion.

Unless someone looked directly into his eyes, they probably would not notice any difference.

Fooling Mitaraishi Anko and Uzuki Yugao was an effortless matter.

"Looks like the situation is somewhat dire."

Tsunade noticed the solemn expression on Shisui Uchiha's face. When he approached, she asked, "What did you find out?"

"It's a water attack."

Shisui Uchiha pointed at the distant river embankment and said, "They plan to release the water and flood the downstream area."

"What?"

Tsunade instinctively looked toward Natsume.

"This is only the first step."

Shisui Uchiha took a deep breath and said, "The second step is lightning. They seem to have developed a device and placed it on the riverbed to amplify Lightning Style Chakra. It can electrify all the river water in an instant."

Ninja could walk on water, but they could not defend against lightning.

If the tactic succeeded, it could paralyze quite a few ninja and allow them to seize the advantage.

As for the device, it was nothing unusual either.

In the original story, Kumogakure had even developed high technology like the Time-Space Chakra Cannon, which was supposedly capable of blasting the moon apart.

Developing a Lightning Amplification Device was not a big deal.

How should one put it?

Without knowing beforehand, it was possible to fall victim to it.

Ninja were not afraid of water.

Even if Lightning Style Jutsu were added, covering such a vast area in an instant would be very difficult.

Thus, they were not particularly wary.

But now that they knew the plan, stopping it would be simple.

First, destroy the Lightning Amplification Device.

Second, notify Fugaku Uchiha and the others to relocate.

But merely stopping them would be letting Kumogakure off too easily.

"Shizune, Kabuto, and Anko, you three return to the camp immediately and inform Fugaku of the situation,"

Tsunade said, making a prompt decision.

The three people she had chosen were all relatively ordinary in strength.

Meanwhile, Natsume, Itachi Uchiha, and Uzuki Yugao could all display the strength of elite ninja.

"Tsunade-sama, what about you?"

Mitaraishi Anko glanced at Uzuki Yugao unwillingly.

Itachi Uchiha relied on his natural talent and Sharingan, but Uzuki Yugao did not. She relied on the Cursed Seal Orochimaru had given her.

What angered her was that Orochimaru had not given one to her.

She had clearly arrived first, so why had Uzuki Yugao received preferential treatment?

"We'll try to destroy the Lightning Amplification Device. If possible, we'll give Kumogakure a gift as well."

Tsunade waved her hand and said, "Your mission is equally important. You must not slacken because of this."

"Yes."

With matters having reached this point, Mitaraishi Anko and the others did not dare linger. They all turned and left.

"Tell me more about the Lightning Amplification Device."

After watching them leave, Tsunade withdrew her gaze and asked.

"The main control device is in Kumogakure's main camp. It requires nine Lightning Style elite ninja to operate. They transmit Lightning Style Chakra through laid cables to the device on the distant riverbed, where it is released in an instant."

Shisui Uchiha knew this much because he had interrogated an elite ninja with the Mangekyō Sharingan.

"Troublesome."

Tsunade fell into thought.

There were only five of them here. No matter what, they could not gather nine Lightning Style elite ninja.

Trying to turn the tables on them was practically impossible.

Unless they summoned people from Konoha's main camp.

But after going back and forth, Kumogakure would certainly notice.

After all, they would have to relocate their base.

Moreover, Kumogakure had quite a few scouts and spies.

Simply withdrawing nine Lightning Style elite ninja so abruptly would already be extremely conspicuous.

Shisui Uchiha hesitated for a few seconds before choosing not to reveal the Mangekyō Sharingan.

After Orochimaru's attack, he could not rashly trust Tsunade.

In fact, with the Mangekyō Sharingan's abilities, controlling several elite ninja would not be difficult.

He could even directly use Kotoamatsukami to alter the Fourth Raikage's subconscious and hand Konoha an unprecedented great victory.

"I have a question."

Natsume, who had been listening for a long time, spoke up. "Does this device require nine Lightning Style elite ninja, or does it require the Chakra of nine elite ninja?"

"Of course it requires the Chakra of nine elite ninja, along with the lightning attribute."

Shisui Uchiha immediately answered.

Tsunade's eyes suddenly lit up. She understood what Natsume meant.

If that was the case, with the Yin Seal, she alone could provide as much Chakra as nine elite ninja.

If all else failed, she could use the First Hokage's Necklace.

"Shisui, lead the way."

Tsunade possessed fire, lightning, earth, water, and yang attributes.

Although she was not particularly skilled in them, converting her Chakra into the lightning attribute was within her abilities.

Very few people knew about the Yin Seal.

Shisui Uchiha had never heard of it either, but since Tsunade had said it, she must have been confident.

He immediately led them to the location of the Lightning Amplification Device.

As expected, a large number of people were patrolling the area.

Sneaking in without making a sound was practically impossible.

"Natsume has Water Style and Earth Style. He can open the river embankment and divert the river toward Kumogakure's main camp, then sever the cables."

Tsunade knew that he also had Wood Style, which would be even more useful at a critical moment.

If all else failed, they could use the First Hokage's Necklace to unleash Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence and go completely berserk.

"I'll activate the Lightning Amplification Device, but the three of you will have the more difficult task of holding off the Fourth Raikage and the others."

By the time Tsunade finished speaking, she already felt that it was unlikely.

There were several hundred ninja in this main camp, including quite a few elite ninja.

There were only three of them. Holding out for any length of time would be difficult.

"Wait, have you learned Summoning Jutsu?"

Tsunade suddenly remembered that there were two of Orochimaru's disciples in front of her.

Katsuyu and two snakes—three enormous creatures. Holding the camp would absolutely not be a problem.

"We have."

Itachi Uchiha and Uzuki Yugao nodded at the same time.

Orochimaru actually did not keep secrets from his disciples.

In the original story, he had also taught Sasuke Uchiha wholeheartedly.

The stronger they became, the more benefits Orochimaru would receive.

"Looks like we're going to accomplish a great feat this time. If we succeed, the old man will definitely give us extra rewards."

Tsunade smiled. She did not really care, but the others were different.

Shisui Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha believed in the Will of Fire. If they could make Hiruzen Sarutobi happy, they naturally could not miss this opportunity.

Uzuki Yugao was very straightforward. She wanted to become stronger.

Besides the rewards, there was also fame.

Fame was an intangible asset, but it was quite useful.

For example, after Tsunade pulled this off, she would be one step closer to becoming the Fifth Hokage.

Perhaps she would even achieve it earlier than in the original story.

Natsume's small goal of becoming the man who would be Hokage was also about to be realized.

Very good.

In ancient times, Guan Yu flooded seven armies. Today, I, Natsume, will flood the Cloud ninja.

Come to think of it, we do have something in common.

For example, we both love reading the Spring and Autumn Annals.