Iwagakure Countermeasure Force headquarters conference room, twelve Jonin are present.
This is also all Jonin of Iwagakure Countermeasure Force----
Compared with Land of Wind Battlefield, the number is not much, and it can even be said to be a bit shabby.
However, the configuration is not low at all.
Just speaking of Elite Jonin, there are four Orochimaru, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Torifu Akimichi who have fought until now. Among the entire Konoha, there are less than twenty people with the title of Elite Jonin!
In addition, not only Akaseki, but also Yangyong, Gongzhi Jiu and Uchiha Clan's Clan Elder are also there. In other words, there are three owners of Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
In the temporary conference room, there is a long wooden table——
It is made of wood, not Earth Style, that is to say - it should be the one that comes with Orochimaru's "Sealing scroll".
And many people think this wooden table looks familiar----
Isn't it the same table that was at the frontline command headquarters before?
Rumor has it that Orochimaru was very dissatisfied when he was replaced - it seems to be true, otherwise there would not even be a table left for "White Fang".
Jiraiya and Tsunade both know Orochimaru's character. Although he is not destined to quarrel with others or show anger directly, he always shows his "awkwardness" in some small places.
But----
At this time, besides this table, there is something even more "awkward"!
The other Jonin looked at the three Uchiha Clan sitting on the left side of Orochimaru, and felt even more awkward. Although it has not been officially made public, they have also heard some "rumors".
When everyone heard about it, they couldn't believe it. Especially after receiving the registration task and knowing that Orochimaru served as "Iwagakure Countermeasure Force Commander-in-Chief", they felt that the outrageous rumors before were definitely false.
But now I see this configuration----
Even Torifu Akimichi, the "young senior" with the highest theoretical priority, was only placed first on the right hand side, followed by Tsunade and Jiraiya.
Uchiha Clan was not only a "great helper", but he was actually placed in this position. For a moment, the scene in front of him and the previous rumors confirmed each other!
"Everyone should have known the situation before coming here - seeing that we were winning the battle against Sand Ninja, Iwagakure really couldn't sit still, so he joined forces with Rain Ninja to fight against Sand Ninja. We carried out a sneak attack on Land of Rain's position, and Hokage Building also made up for it and established our special countermeasures force." Orochimaru's hoarse and cold voice sounded.
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Speaking of Hokage Building's "remedial action", Akaseki always feels that Orochimaru can't help but be "emotional".
Fortunately, Orochimaru held it back.
Everyone else also pretended not to understand his tone----
"What Hokage Building originally meant was to shrink back on Land of Wind's front and fully counterattack Amegakure and Iwagakure. Fire Capital has also launched a war against Land of Earth - but this nonsense plan has been sternly rejected by me." Orochimaru said matter-of-factly.
That's right, both Konoha and Land of Fire will start a full-scale war at the beginning and directly transfer the main force to this side, while Land of Wind will only maintain a suppressive posture.
Needless to say about Hokage Building, even the nobles of Fire Capital understand what "Nawaki's death" means.
Daimyo of Land of Fire has the same origin as Senju Clan. In this regard, it is even more direct than Konoha's reaction - they can take "Nawaki" as a matter of course and above board, as a special existence, not just a Genin.
Therefore, the lobbying in this regard was very smooth. Fire Capital had no problems in this regard. He quickly decided to declare a full-scale war against Land of Earth and handed over the decision-making power of "how big the fight would be" to Konoha.
However, Orochimaru first accepted Commander-in-Chief's position, and then demonstrated the stupidity of this strategy!
Orochimaru's opinion is very simple----
The main force wants to continue to attack Sunagakure. Not only cannot it slow down, but it must increase its intensity and show an attitude that even if the damage increases, it must completely subdue Land of Wind and Sunagakure, and even go so far as to break up Sunagakure!
First, seize Sunagakure, beat him down and subdue him thoroughly, and then settle the accounts with Stone Ninja.
What "Iwagakure Countermeasure Force" wants to do is to ensure the smooth flow of the back road and the Supplies line----
In other words, it is still the mission of the Supplies unit before, but it is much more critical and urgent, because what we have to face is no longer stragglers and sporadic attacks, but organized and continuous attacks!
"The new front has now been re-established----"
Orochimaru said, channeling a long map scroll and unfolding it on the long table.
Most of the map is the area of Land of Rain, and there is also a part of the border of Land of Earth. A series of strongholds are highlighted on it, starting from Cloud-Breaking Pass and ending at the foot of Wetlands - which is the most important Supplies line. There are nearly ten strongholds!
"The lowest limit we have to achieve is to defend these strongholds, but--if that's the case, not only will we have to face harassment from Rain Ninja, Stone Ninja, and even Sand Ninja who are lurking back, but the range we have to defend is too big--"
Orochimaru is obviously not satisfied with just defending this lonely Supplies line.
"But as long as we open our eyes and capture these three places, here, here, and here, we can completely block Amegakure's counterattack, and also make Iwagakure dare not go deep into Land of Rain with large forces!"
Orochimaru pointed out three places, two of which are Gaoshan in the southwest of Lingering Rain Mountain. Different from the garrison of ordinary troops, ninjas can seize the commanding heights.
These two points are not the key points of defense, but the key points of offense.
After seizing these two offensive points, it will be difficult for Amegakure to launch Lingering Rain Mountain. In other words, at any time, Konoha may have to cross Blood Bridge and directly attack Lingering Rain Mountain, so naturally it will be at a loss.
As for the third place----
Astonishingly, it is on the border between Land of Earth and Land of Grass!
Hanzō has long been aiming to dominate Shinobi World. Naturally, there have been frequent conflicts with Land of Earth, which are also reflected on the national borders.
The national border drawn up by the two sides is certainly not suitable for attack by either side, otherwise a fight would have started long ago.
If Iwagakure wants to intervene in the Land of Rain battlefield, it must either proceed from Lingering Rain Mountain to Supplies, or----just go this way. Among them, the easiest one to cut off is the Kannabi Bridge pointed out by Orochimaru!
It is precisely because this is true for Amegakure and Iwagakure, so nominally Kannabi Bridge is within the territory of Land of Grass.
But in fact, as long as the war continues, Grass Ninja will not dare to approach this place----
Hanzō had previously captured this place during the expedition to Land of Iron, and then it was captured back by Iwagakure, cutting off the way back, so they had no choice but to retreat.
Now that Iwagakure wants to interfere with Land of Rain's battlefield, the most important thing is still this way.
After all, if Lingering Rain Mountain is used as the Supplies line, neither Ōnoki nor Hanzō will be at ease.
"Commander Orochimaru, Kannabi Bridge, let's not talk about it for now - Lingering Rain Mountain, isn't it difficult to handle here? Our current combat strength -" Sarutobi Ryo of the Sarutobi Clan couldn't help but say at this time.
Orochimaru has been acting weird just now, and Sarutobi Ryo has been enduring it, but now he can't help but play this Orochimaru. Did he choose to stop Hokage Building from increasing the combat power here, while at the same time playing very unrestrainedly?
"Sarutobi Jonin Don't worry, Lingering Rain Mountain - I will take charge personally!" Orochimaru said matter-of-factly.
"As for Kannabi Bridge, I am going to hand it over to the Akimichi Clan Jonin." Orochimaru said and looked at Torifu Akimichi.
Torifu Akimichi's round face is more weathered than two years ago, and now he looks much older than Orochimaru.
Torifu Akimichi heard this and nodded his round head.
Sarutobi Ryo:----
Sarutobi Ryo Seeing this, he trembled at the corner of his mouth and could not say anything more, but——
"We Orochimaru are going to capture these three places. It seems risky, but in fact it is to reduce risks and reduce the defense zone in the future. Can't you tell?"
"Tsk, tsk, when you see an attack, you take risks. You really have no vision."
Akaseki:----
Yangyong and Gongzhi Jiu didn't hide anything, they started sarcastically.
"You----" Sarutobi Ryo was annoyed when he saw this.
"Ahem, Sarutobi Jonin is also mature and prudent, so don't say anything else now." Akaseki is still a loyal person and came out to make peace.
After Sarutobi Ryo was gagged, he stared at Yangyong and Gongzhi Jiu even more unhappily, but both of them had a sly expression of "I won't accept it and I'll challenge them to a duel later."
Originally Sarutobi Ryo had doubts----
Orochimaru mainly attacks Sunagakure, will there be any considerations for "Uchiha Clan"?
After all, not long ago, Kensho Uchiha proposed the concept of "Second Commission" on Jonin Meeting - that is, let Sunagakure be the "Outsourcing" of Konoha.
Although Jiancheng has the attitude of "I, Uchiha Clan, will never enjoy such good things exclusively" and "I do it all for Konoha", but since Konoha provides credibility guarantee and post-mission verification, then Konoha Military Police Force must be the most benefited.
Even if a special department is set up to verify the status of the "Outsourcing" task, people from Konoha Military Police Force must be transferred. After all, this is their specialty!
Of course, Jiancheng's proposal sounds really beneficial to Konoha - especially when Konoha cannot take too much of the task share.
If Peace Negotiations follows the previous routine, the share of tasks that Konoha can get is limited—so many Jonin are very tempted.
But it is precisely because of this that Hiruzen Sarutobi is even more entangled - if it is not good for Konoha, then there is no need to consider it, but - now it is good for Konoha, but it is also too good for the Uchiha Clan!
If it is Danzo, there is no need to consider it at all. It can be denied if it is beneficial to the Uchiha Clan----
Just when Hokage Building was struggling, a sudden change occurred in Land of Rain. Hokage Building took advantage of the trend and wanted to transfer its main force, but it may not have the intention to follow the trend.
If we just make a truce with Sunagakure, I'm afraid we won't be able to get the agreement with "Outsourcing", and we can only grab some task shares----
At this moment, Orochimaru, who had just said that he wanted to marry Uchiha Clan, insisted on continuing to attack Sunagakure and be sure to defeat him----
Not to mention Sarutobi Ryo, who is not familiar with Orochimaru, even Hiruzen Sarutobi can't help but think too much!