"We deployed more than two thousand men in the east and south, setting up three lines of blockade. Iwagakure is assisting us in the other directions, bringing our total force to over four thousand."
"With Elder Chiyo, Rasa, Karura, Iwagakure's Four-Tails Jinchuriki, the Explosion Release Unit, and the elite squads we sent out—not to mention multiple top-tier experts and no fewer than twenty jonin joining the siege—even after all these years of the Ninja World War, it would be hard to find a battle on a larger scale than this."
Kazakami Senran wiped down his kunai as he gazed at the vast forest behind the formation, sighing in admiration.
"Hmph. With this lineup, even the Third Hokage himself would die here, let alone his disciple. If we can kill Tsunade and Dan Katō, it will all be worth it. Even if we only kill one of them, we won't be at a loss."
Tejima Jiro stood beside Kazakami Senran, brimming with confidence.
"Our mission this time is to hold this position for at least five hours. No one is allowed to cross either the inner or outer blockade lines. If the situation on the battlefield becomes critical later, I'll need to command the army and won't be able to attend to everything. I'll need you to keep an eye on Shimizu and the others."
"I'll watch out for them. Still, if those three join forces, I might not actually be able to beat them."
Kazakami Senran smiled faintly and was about to say something when a deafening explosion suddenly erupted from within the forest.
"That was... Explosion Release! They've already engaged Tsunade and the others inside!"
Tejima Jiro cried out.
"It's not far from us. Konoha may try to break through from our direction."
Kazakami Senran estimated the location and