Northwest within the Land of Fire.
In a clearing obviously carved out of the forest.
Rows of earthen and stone barracks had been built, along with watchtowers roughly three stories tall.
The most eye-catching sight was the black-clad soldiers, some standing guard and others patrolling.
Their robust, towering builds, sharp and resolute eyes, and battle-hardened presence.
Their existence made the entire camp feel especially stern and orderly.
[Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh----]
Just then, a strange cold wind swept in from the south, stirring up a hurried rustling of leaves.
It puzzled quite a few Army soldiers.
Even several officers in black coats came out to inspect the weather.
The Shinobi World was currently in early summer, and the Land of Fire had an excellent geographical environment.
By all rights, there should not have been such a frigid wind.
"Assembly!"
At that moment, every officer ranked Major and above received an order relayed through Den Den Mushi.
Not long afterward.
Large numbers of Army soldiers hurried out of the buildings and swiftly formed ranks by squads, platoons, and companies.
For a time.
The entire camp was filled with dense footsteps and harsh shouts of command.
As the highest-ranking commander, Aramaki.
Led Vice Admiral Stainless, who served as brigade commander, and two Army Major Generals serving as regimental commanders toward the gate ahead.
Aramaki wore an arrogant grin across his face.
He had just received intelligence from CIPHER POL.
It said that Admiral Aokiji of the Navy had trapped Hashirama Senju at the southernmost coast of the Land of Fire.
Which meant that he could make his move now!
"Laa hahahaha!"
"This time, let's see who Konoha can send to stop me!"
Vice Admiral Stainless and the other three behind Aramaki exchanged looks.
They could hear resentment and anticipation in his tone.
But