Second Shinobi World War Erupts

The battle at the Valley of the End has lasted for a day and a night. The Kage Guard responsible for recording the events have become numb with shock on their faces, and wave after wave of Ninja Hawk have been flying to the Hokage Building to deliver messages.

Uchiha Shikata, who was stationed at the Hokage Building's Military Affairs Department, saw the intelligence from the Valley of the End indicating an evenly matched force. His solemn expression eased slightly, but the next piece of news made him frown even more.

"Hmph, these three great nations are here to take advantage of our misfortune!"

Seeing the intelligence that the Ninja Army of the Land of Earth, the Land of Wind, and the Land of Water had launched an undeclared war, crossing the borders of the small countries and pressing down on the Land of Fire, Uchiha Shikata looked up and scanned the three strategists in his department.

"With the ruler of the Uzumaki Clan in the Land of Whirlpools, and the Senju Clan coming to their aid, holding off Kirigakure shouldn't be a problem."

"With Kaku Uchiha, Sarutobi Sasuke, Hyuga Ashidana Ashizabeth on the Land of Earth line, blocking Iwagakure shouldn't be a problem."

" With Isshin Shimura, Jin Inuzuka, Aburame Mushi on the Land of Wind Line, it's enough to defend against even the weakest Sunagakure."

Listening to the analysis of the three staff members in the Military Affairs Department, Uchiha Shikata nodded and then said, "The battle between Madara Uchiha and the First Hokage lasted for three days and three nights. This time, the Third Generation and Minister Mito are fighting together against Madara Uchiha, so the battle will not be short either."

"During this period, the border must not be breached by the ninja villages of the three major powers. You must take into account the existing intelligence and the number of ninjas in the villages, and actively respond accordingly."

"We understand, Minister Shikata!"

The three staff officers immediately sprang into action. Uchiha Shikata's eyes gleamed as he pondered, realizing that, given the current situation, his role in staying in Konoha was not significant.

The deployment of the Ninja Army can be left to the three staff officers in charge of the three border defense lines. As the Clan Head of the Uchiha Clan, although he is not very strong, he cannot just stand here and watch.

At this point, it's better to be safe than sorry. If Uchiha Takeyasu and Mito Uzumaki join forces to fight Madara Uchiha, both of them will be seriously injured and unable to fight anymore. That would be my turn to step in.

(Young Lord is still too young and lacks foresight.)

Having made his decision, Uchiha Shikata handed over his duties and, accompanied by several trusted Three Tomoe, headed straight for the Valley of the End.

Southwest of the Land of Fire, beyond the Land of Rivers in the Land of Wind Wind's Sunagakure, the Second Kazekage Shamon, who commanded the Ninja Army, calmly gazed at the three Konoha facing off against his side across the canyon, and gently raised his hand.

Behind him, rows of catapults and repeating crossbows, among other war machines, were ready to fire.

"Put!"

With a command from the Second Kazekage, massive Iron Sand balls, aided by catapults, flew towards the Konoha Military. Chain-fire crossbows also began firing, and in that instant, a cloud of bolts rained down.

"Attention everyone!"

The commander of the Ninja Army in the southwest was automatically taken over by the strongest, Aburame Mushi. This man, dressed in a high-collared robe, was no stranger to the Ninja Army operations.

He stared coldly at the crossbow bolts and Iron Sand balls on the horizon, each bolt bearing Explosive Tag that fluttered in the wind, giving it the power of a Great Fireball.

"Water Release Unit, step forward!"

"Water Release · Water Wall!"

The combined Water Release Ninjutsu, shooting into the sky, exploded upon contact with the Explosive Tag bolts, blasting holes in the thick Super Water Wall.

The final falling Iron Sand ball exploded into countless tiny Senbon the Setsuna it touched the Water Release. When the Senbon touched the water, thick smoke and a faint green hue could be seen rising from the clear water.

(Using poison? What a treacherous ninja village!)

Upon seeing this, the three Kage Level frowned and raised their alert level several notches for the invading Sunagakure.

The deadly poison is so potent that even they can be overwhelmed by the weak if they're not careful.

"Keep releasing!"

Seeing that the first wave of attacks had no effect, Shamon remained unmoved and waved his hand again, causing the war machines behind him to roar continuously.

Konoha, on the other hand, used both Water Release and Earth Release techniques in quick succession.

After four rounds, Inuzuka Clan Mushi looked at the Sunagakure, which had quieted down, and a cold smile appeared on his lips beneath his collar. "The poorest ninja village dares to provoke Konoha? Who gave them the guts!"

"Hey, insects, should we all charge in? Let's wipe them out and send them back to eat sand!"

They cowered before Madara Uchiha Jin Inuzuka Sunagakure. Among the opposing Ninja Army forces, apart from the Second Kazekage who was somewhat troublesome, there was only a young Kage Level left. In fact, there weren't enough for the three of them to share.

What's the rush?

Isshin Shimura, the Clan Head of the Shimura Clan, spoke up, "We haven't even used our war machines yet. If we rush in now and suffer heavy casualties, we'll lose face if the Military Affairs Department questions us."

"Yixin is right. Money should be spent wisely, and we shouldn't be stingy when it's necessary."

The Aburame Mushi continued to command the pre-loaded war machines, and with a wave of her hand, similar Explosive Tag bolts and iron stones flew towards the Sunagakure's base.

To their surprise, a sea of sand flew out from above their heads, forming a solid barrier that blocked most of the attacks. The remaining crossbow bolts and iron stones were also deflected by Wind Release Ninjutsu.

"It can even control sand, that's interesting."

"It doesn't feel like a secret technique."

"Is that the unknown bloodstains of Sunagakure?"

The three exchanged views, and with another wave of her hand, Aburame Mushi her hand again, Konoha's war machines began to fire in rapid succession. After seven rounds, seeing the Sunagakure with many dead and wounded and its formation scattered, the three veteran Kage Level of Konoha all wore smiles on their faces.

At this moment, the Hyuga Branch Family Jonin who was observing with his Byakugan suddenly narrowed his eyes and immediately reported the situation to Aburame Mushi.

"You mean, those dead humanoid objects weren't living people, but puppets with Chakra circuits?"

"Yes, Aburame."

"Continue to observe, and report any intelligence immediately."

"Received, Aburame."

As Aburame Mushi gazed at the Sunagakure Ninja Army across the canyon, a small black insect flew to his side. It was a Kikaichū, cultivated by the Aburame Clan, used for attack, defense, and reconnaissance.

"The opposing Ninja Army numbers approximately 1,200, half of whom are puppets."

The Aburame Mushi, relayed the news from the Kikaichū, Kiba Inuzuka remarked, "It seems the Sunagakure has developed some decent Ninjutsu."

"We haven't encountered the Puppet Technique of Sunagakure before. I suggest we continue using war machines to wear down their strength, either forcing them to retreat or forcing them to abandon their positions and come to fight."

Isshin Shimura's suggestion was unanimously agreed upon by the two.

Watching the Konoha's war machines launch one after another, the Second Shamon, who was controlling the Iron Sand, and his successor Mero both looked displeased.

With limited Chakra reserves, and facing the wealthy and powerful Konoha, they chose to retreat in order to preserve their hard-won war machines and other valuable assets.

The defenses of the Land of Wind in the southwest have been held for the time being, and the Land of Whirlpools in the southeast have also defended the Kirigakure of the Land of Water. However, bad news has come from the Land of Earth in the northwest.

Iwagakure, the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure and Ōnoki of Kekkei Tōta: Dust Release, used Dust Release: Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique to ambush and kill Kaku Uchiha!

This news was hurriedly relayed back to the Hokage Building, and the staff also released Ninja Hawk to quickly contact the departing Uchiha Shikata.

Upon learning the news, Uchiha Shikata immediately changed course and headed towards the Northwest Land of Earth Line.

Shortly after the First Shinobi World War, the Second Ninja World War broke out!