"We have no experience commanding at the level of a war. Forget tactics, strategy, and all that. The more we calculate, the easier it is to make mistakes. If the enemy catches us off guard, our entire army could be wiped out.
Since that's the case, why don't we fight a lightning war?"
Just as the two Yozuki A were at their wits' end, Tamura Hiroshi brought up the term "lightning war."
"Lightning war?"
The two men were bewildered. They had never heard of the term.
The old man beside them, however, listened with satisfaction. This child's mind really was as sharp as the Third had said, and his mentality was excellent as well. He lacked the impatience and restlessness common among the young.
In war, it was crucial to recognize one's own abilities.
Tamura Hiroshi pointed at the sea and the Land of Takigakure on the map and explained, "We can take ships around by sea and reach the Land of Takigakure directly. Since everyone can rest and conserve their energy aboard the ships, we can maintain our bodies in peak condition and might even put on a little weight.
Once we reach the coast of the Land of Takigakure, we'll land at top speed. Before Takigakure can react, we'll cut through into the Land of Grass and take the shortest route straight toward Kusagakure.
Regardless of the situation, we'll withdraw as quickly as possible and leave the Land of Grass before the Konoha Ninja Army and Iwagakure Ninja Army can react.
The Cloud Ninja Village's shinobi all specialize in Taijutsu. Our physical ability and stamina are a little better than those of shinobi from other villages. That's our advantage."
"That's easy. There's potential!"
Yozuki A became excited. The lightning-war tactic was simple and crude, but extremely practical—and it