Konoha 38, April 25.
Land of Grass border, Kannabi Bridge Outpost, Konoha Ninja received new instructions from the command.
Dan Katō also found other Jonin in the stronghold at this time----
Now it seems that everyone has recovered, Torifu Akimichi's face is chubby again, and Dan Katō's face doesn't look sick.
"Orochimaru Commander's secret order letter arrived this morning----" Dan Katō said and took out the seal scroll.
Because Torifu Akimichi has been eating hard every day lately, Dan Katō, who is Elite Jonin, is now the person in charge of the base.
Hearing that it was the commander's secret order, everyone sat up straighter - not out of respect for Orochimaru, but - looking forward to their future arrangements.
If nothing else, Dan Katō and Konoha Kuno will definitely stay behind, mainly Dan Katō's "Spirit Transformation Technique", which is really useful when the enemy is not protected by Sealing Technique.
As for everyone else, there is a possibility of being transferred.
However, the content of the secret order was beyond everyone's expectations----
"The secret order revealed that on May 1st, Konoha will declare war on Kusagakure, and Land of Fire will also declare war on Land of Grass at the same time.
Fight." Dan Katō said seriously.
Although there is still a week left, the news from Orochimaru is definitely accurate.
Dan Katō hasn't given any specific instructions yet, but as soon as these words came out, everyone was surprised. At the same time, they all realized that the imaginary "transfer order" probably won't come in a short time----
"That is to say, our future mission is no longer just to hold on to the stronghold, but also to conquer Land of Grass!" Dan Katō said matter-of-factly.
"Strategy? Are there any more clear instructions?" Yangyong frowned upon hearing this.
Dan Katō heard this and shook his head and said, "No, the ultimate goal is to force Land of Grass to formally surrender to Land of Fire and ensure that Kusagakure's Grass Flower Faction will take over again and completely eliminate Iwagakure's internal response in Kusagakure. We will be free to do it in specific steps and how to do it."
It is said to be "internal response", but in fact it is the faction within Kusagakure that favors Iwagakure!
Land of Grass has been swinging between the two major countries for decades. In recent years, it has seriously shifted towards Iwagakure.
Obviously, Konoha's strategic goal at this time is to completely take back this "vassal"!
"Only one big goal? In other words----" Yangyong realized something.
Seeing this, Dan Katō nodded and said, "Well, that's right. From now on, this place will be upgraded to the headquarters of Grass Ninja Countermeasure Force, under Iwagakure Countermeasure Force."
Hearing this, Yangyong looked at Dan Katō, then at Torifu Akimichi, and then sighed.
Although he is under Iwagakure Countermeasure Force, he has a rare resume as commander of the second-level unit, which is almost necessary for promotion to "Elite Jonin".
Unfortunately, there are two "Elite Jonin" here, and Yangyong also knows that he has no chance.
At the same time, Yangyong also lamented in his heart that Orochimaru is too honest! Why should we avoid any suspicion at this time? We should transfer these two troublesome guys away before the war is declared. After that, we will transfer a few more Uchiha Clan clan members and appoint me as the leader of the army directly after the war is declared!
Uchiha Clan has more than ten Jonin, but Elite Jonin previously only had two people, Jiancheng Clan Leader and Mirror. After Mirror died, there was only one Jiancheng.
In terms of strength, as a veteran Three-Tomoe Sharingan starter, Yangyong is enough to do Elite Jonin, and Uchiha Clan also has many people who are qualified - but their resume is seriously lacking!
One more Jonin is nothing to the Uchiha Clan, but one more Elite Jonin will greatly increase the right to speak.
But----
Dan Katō, Torifu Akimichi:----
Do you have to show your "disappointment" so obviously?
Akaseki saw this and interrupted in time, "Captain Kato----We won't be the only ones here from now on, right?"
Dan Katō also took the opportunity to cough twice, pretending not to see the sighing Yangyong, looking at Akaseki and saying, "No, a group of Chunin will be reinforced from various places later, about sixty people, and they will report in within half a month."
This was not beyond Akaseki's expectations.
Sixty more Chunin, plus the ninjas in the current stronghold, there will be nearly a hundred people------
And it includes two Elite Jonin and four Jonin. Such a lineup is more than enough to defeat a small Ninja Village like Kusagakure. If you don't have to guard against the reaction of Iwagakure, even one Jonin leading half of the Chunin is enough!
Konoha's offensive against Kusagakure is obviously aimed at Iwagakure. At the same time, the biggest difficulty is not in Kusagakure itself, but in Iwagakure's reaction--that's why Kannabi Bridge Outpost is set as the headquarters of "Grass Ninja Countermeasure Force".
Land of Grass is between Land of Fire and Land of Earth.
If Konoha wants to attack Land of Grass normally, it should also launch the offensive from the east, that is, the side of Land of Fire.
But now, the countermeasure headquarters is placed at "Kannabi Bridge", which is west of Land of Grass and stuck between Land of Grass and Land of Earth. That is, Land of Fire is directly opposite the direction of Land of Grass!
Obviously it is to use this as a basis to block possible interference from Iwagakure.
Just--
"Captain Kato, where are these Chunin----mainly transferred from?" Akaseki asked a seemingly irrelevant question with some anxiety.
Dan Katō heard this and looked at Akaseki with a little surprise - he also discovered this problem when he was reading the secret order, and felt a little uneasy.
However, Dan Katō did not expect that Akaseki had already made some guesses!
"Yes, forty of them were transferred directly from the rear." Dan Katō nodded.
Yangyong I was still wondering what you were saying "right"? Akaseki Did you say anything that needs to be echoed?
However, after hearing that someone was coming from behind, Yangyong nodded with satisfaction and said, "Yes, it's Chunin who has already recharged his energy."
What Yangyong considers is that these people should be easy to use, but ------
When Dan Katō saw it, and Akaseki just now——this was obviously not what he was thinking!
But----
This means that Konoha began to invest more combat power on the battlefield, and the original rest system began to be destroyed!
To put it more directly, Konoha has less and less energy left in this war.
And this kind of reservation is not for "showing off skills", but a real guarantee to reduce the casualty rate!
The more redundant the reserve combat power is and the more capable it is, the lower the casualty rate will be, but----
After Iwagakure also joined the war, Konoha had to carry the two Ninja Villages alone, and it was obviously too much for Konoha.
From the beginning of the battle between Iwagakure and Konoha, whether you are willing to admit it or not, you must realize——
"Second Shinobi World War", which is even bigger than the previous Shinobi World war, has broken out, and this time, unlike before, everyone avoided Konoha - Konoha is the focus of this huge war!
Akaseki, as Uchiha Clan, does not shy away from fighting, and is even "happy to hear a fight."
However, in the past two years, Akaseki has seen too many casualties, especially during the months of supervising the Supplies troops, he has also seen the powerlessness of ordinary people in the war----
Although this does not make Akaseki love peace, it does make Akaseki disgusted with large-scale and protracted wars. Akaseki now hopes that a small number of elites will fight hard, fight quickly, and decide the outcome!
Instead of continuing bad battles that only increase casualties----
However, Akaseki also understood that the reason why the target of the attack was suddenly pointed at Kusagakure was to avoid direct combat with Iwagakure.
Because of Nawaki's death, Konoha and Iwagakure suddenly became mortal enemies, and the subsequent "double declaration of war" was logical.
But not only does Iwagakure not want to provoke Konoha so completely, Konoha also does not have the strength to start a war with two Ninja Village at the same time.
Or----
Once the fighting expands on both sides, Konoha will also suffer heavy casualties!
Therefore, the step "Kannabi Bridge" seems to be a shift from defense to offense, but in fact it is to reduce the intensity of the battle between Stone Ninja and Land of Rain and control the fighting situation.
Likewise----
Now we go one step further and directly attack the vassals of Iwagakure, which is exactly the purpose.
If Iwagakure is cowarded, then Konoha will blow up Kusagakure to vent his anger and earn back his face, and at the same time completely wash this vassal back and get his face.
At that time, Hokage Building will have all the respect, and Hokage Building will have an explanation for all parties. Iwagakure can also be cowardly, and there is no need to worry about fighting to the death with Konoha.
"Did Orochimaru say, what if Iwagakure wants to protect Kusagakure to death?" Torifu Akimichi's round face wrinkled up at this time.
He obviously also understands the strategic goals. But----
Iwagakure's reaction was uncontrollable, just like Konoha didn't expect that Iwagakure would backstab him at this moment!
"Ahem, Akimichi Clan Jonin, I still have to call Commander Orochimaru." Yangyong coughed twice and said.
Torifu Akimichi:----
First of all, you have never called me "Commander Orochimaru". Secondly, I hope you can call me Captain Akimichi Clan first next time!
Torifu Akimichi can only complain in his heart.
"If Iwagakure wants to start a full-scale war here, what we have to do is to retreat in an orderly manner." Dan Katō paused and then added, "This also means that Konoha's grand strategy for Land of Wind and Land of Earth will also change in the future."
Of course, Orochimaru has also considered this situation.
But----
Akaseki From this option, we can see that——Orochimaru must have quarreled with that Hiruzen Sarutobi again!
The judgment that "Iwagakure dare not move without permission" should have been made by Orochimaru, so Orochimaru decided to get rid of Land of Grass and win the benefits that can be obtained first.
However, it is conceivable that Hokage Building cannot fully trust the judgment of Orochimaru----
The last thing I think about is Orochimaru using "If Iwagakure wants to have a decisive battle with Konoha, I will support the previous [main force from Land of Wind as soon as possible"
The strategy of "getting out" is to "go to that Hiruzen Sarutobi!"
After tasting the same taste, Yangyong said with confidence, "Whether Iwagakure dares to move or not depends on how well we fight. If we fight hard enough, we can capture Kusagakure as soon as possible. That big nose must be just pretending!"
Uchiha Clan was very active in switching to attack Land of Grass----
What strategy and situation, Yangyong hasn't figured it out yet, but if Uchiha Orochimaru competes with that Hiruzen Sarutobi, isn't it obvious who to support!