Subduing the Shinobi
Yoshiki, Shikaku, and the Shikaku naturally understood, but they couldn't persuade them otherwise, because war is war, and it would be a huge loss to lose the whole game over a single pawn.
"Our Surprise Attack Unit has completely annihilated all the commanders and subordinates of both major camps, which can be considered a victory. The main force battle will follow. The First Unit has already circled around to the rear of the Divine Arts Master of the Land of Gods."
"What should we do next to gain the most advantage?" Shiyu asked.
"In that case, the best course of action is to use the First Unit and Fourth Unit to launch a pincer attack from both sides and completely annihilate the main force of the Western Land of Gods." The Fourth Raikage was absolutely right; this was the fastest way to end the battle at this moment.
"The remaining commanders of the Surprise Attack Unit are only my Wood Release clone and Gray Fang. Itachi, Shisui, and Xiao Xing are already in the Medical Unit receiving treatment from Tsunade and Chiyo."
"I plan to send my own Wood Clone to the battlefield in the north against Madara, to support the Second Unit, right?" Shiyu said.
"What? You call this support with just a Wood Clone?" The Fourth Raikage was somewhat taken aback. Could it be that Shiyu's one-man support force was for real?
Shiyu then laughed and said, "Once upon a time, I had a one-man Surprise Attack Unit, and naturally, I had a one-man support force. That wasn't just any ordinary Wood Clone, but the Wood Clone of the commander-in-chief of the Ninja Allied Forces."
Shiyu was extremely confident because he was already at the pinnacle of the Shinobi World.
Seeing Shiyu's confidence, the other knights eventually nodded in agreement.
"Then that's settled. The Ninja Allied Forces will wait for an opportunity to prepare for an attack by Madara Uchiha's remaining 70,000 White Zetsu," said Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others.
"Inoichi, relay the message: inform everyone of the Surprise Attack Unit's victory. Also, contact the liaison team to send my clone to the northern battlefield to support Uchiha Masamune!"
"Minato Namikaze, Gray Fang, and the others, immediately join the Fourth Unit and, together with the First Unit, launch a pincer attack on the enemy forces in the west from north to south! The other teams, stand by and be ready to respond to Madara Uchiha."
"Yes!"
Shiyu issued the order, Inoichi immediately carried it out. Subsequently, Shiyu's Wood Clone and others also received the latest instructions.
"I see. So it was to guard against a sudden attack from Madara Uchiha? He must have sent White Zetsu deep into the soil, making it difficult for reconnaissance and sensory units to detect them."
"Teacher Shiyu, well then, we shall part ways here. I must go and support Kakuzu and Lord Darui of the First Unit! Forty thousand Ninja Allied Forces against more than forty thousand Divine Arts Master, it seems the forces are evenly matched," Minato said.
"Yes, but the enemy is a expendable resource, while we are living, breathing people. You must be careful. It is said that the other side has two powerful shrine warriors, and probably two Shikigami as well. You, Kushina, Kakuzu, Darui will be four against four, soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals. I believe you can definitely do it." Shiyu encouraged the two of them.
"Then I wish you every success! It seems that we are at a disadvantage in terms of troop strength on the northern battlefield. It will be much more difficult for you to hold up a battlefield all by yourself than for us." Minato naturally learned about the mission of Shiyu's Wood Clone from the Intelligence Department.
"Since you address me as 'teacher,' I naturally intend to accomplish things that others cannot." Shiyu patted his chest, then resolutely left and headed north.
As the war continued, at the Allied Forces headquarters, Shiyu also began to arrange matters related to the upcoming battles.
"Lord Yagura, Mei has arrived at the daimyo's hideout. You should hurry there as well. The enemy will definitely attack the daimyo no matter what, but our goal is to protect him." Shiyu first arranged for the daimyo's guard. Yagura was the captain of the daimyo's guard, but he stayed in the office because he had some important matters to attend to.
"Alright! I think it's time for us shadows to each do our part." Yagura then picked up his hook and set off.
"Mizukage is right. As the commander-in-chief of the allied forces, I also need to inspect the troops." Rasa also left the office and went outside the tent to begin the final training and inspection. The remaining 60,000 troops were all here.
Meanwhile, the Raikage contacted his village to see if Killer B and Naruto were still hiding. After confirming that they were, the Raikage felt much relieved.
Currently, only four people are in the Allied Forces headquarters office First Shinobi Kage Shiyu, the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki, the Fourth Raikage, and the Third Hokage.
The battles at the front lines directly impact the morale of the ninja forces behind them.
The frontline Surprise Attack Unit has now completely defeated the enemy's Surprise Attack Unit, so morale is high. Many people in the Third, Fifth, and Sixth Units are clamoring to launch an attack. They are more or less aware of the predicament that the Second Unit is currently in.
"Let's launch the attack, Headquarters!"
"Yes! Masamune is fighting a bloody battle outside, while we are here guarding him. What if something happens to Masamune?"
"The enemy's forces are stronger than ours! Since this is the Shinobi World War, we must annihilate them in one fell swoop!"
Countless applications for permission to join the fight were placed before Shiyu. Shiyu patted his head and said, "These guys are really a headache, and they're really in a hurry."
"What should we do? We shouldn't discourage them, or their morale will drop," Ōnoki said.
"Yes, but we can't listen to their opinions, or we'll only be vulnerable to a surprise attack from the enemy." Hiruzen Sarutobi remained calm.
"I like all of these people, but as you said, it wouldn't be good if Madara Uchiha showed up." The Fourth Raikage also suppressed his urge to fight.
"Leave the rest to Rasa. I think he can handle it." Shiyu returned to his chair in the office with a sense of relief. Yoshiki poured Shiyu a cup of tea. The entire army was currently on its way, so there was no use in rushing.
Rasa arrived at a very high place and began his speech from the Kazekage. The main point was that everyone should not be impatient, that battles require seizing the right moment, and that the time was not yet ripe for battle, so they should not go into battle. He hoped that everyone could maintain their current enthusiasm when the time came to go into battle.
Although Rasa's words had some effect, they could not directly eliminate the hatred between ninja villages, since some ninjas had enemies who had killed their own brothers standing next to them.
Seeing Shiyu shook his head. Because Rasa wasn't Jinchuriki, he didn't have the same appeal as Gaara. Besides, not everyone in the Ninja Allied Forces respected Rasa. In the end, Shiyu had no choice but to step in.
"I am Shiyu. Any of you who want to fight, just defeat me!" Shiyu then transformed himself into the Complete Body Susanoo, and the terrifying visual impact instantly stunned everyone present.
"Has anyone challenged me? No? If not, then obediently wait for the opportunity to fight! Instead of arguing here, you should think about how to deal with Madara and the others if you really encounter their main force!"