The Land of Lightning, Kumogakure.
The Fourth Raikage A, sat in the Raikage's Office.
Since the Cloud Village Delegation arrived in Konoha, they have been in regular contact with them every day, but the contact has been cut off since the night before last.
From that moment on, Ai knew that Darui and the others were in trouble.
As expected, Konoha sent over a compensation agreement today.
The inscription stated that the Cloud Village Delegation caused chaos in Konoha, resulting in significant losses.
One-third of Konoha was destroyed, resulting in economic losses exceeding 10 billion yen.
They demanded compensation from Kumogakure at a 50% premium, but made no mention of the Two-Tails.
They're a bunch of bastards.
Enraged, Ai cleaved the desk in front of him in two with a single blow, shouting and cursing loudly.
"Bastards! They don't take my Kumogakure seriously at all! A third of it was destroyed! Darui and his men really have that much power?!"
"The economic losses exceed 10 billion. It's hard to say whether selling Konoha would even net 10 billion."
After saying that, he tore the compensation agreement in his hand in two.
Paper scraps flew everywhere in Raikage's Office, some landing on his secretary, Mabui entered.
Mabui removed the scraps of paper from her body, looked helplessly at the broken pieces of the table on the ground, and sighed softly.
" Lord Raikage, this is the third table we've replaced for you this month."
Ai's face was still filled with anger, but she did not lash out at Mabui. After calming down, she spoke in a steady voice.
Is something the matter?
Mabui handed the file she was holding to her chest to Ai.
"Another message came from Konoha, but this time it's a threat of war."
Ai took the file and glanced at it casually, but the anger that had just dissipated reappeared on her face.
Good heavens, this is completely upside down!
It's always been the Cloud Village that uses war to threaten others; this is the first time they've been threatened in return.
Bang!
Ai angrily smashed the glass in the window, then flung it out, sending the file flying out of the broken window and disappearing without a trace.
"Those people in Konoha are really a bunch of bastards. War?"
"Hmph, if they want to fight, then our Kumogakure will fight them!"
"..."
Seeing this Mabui sighed; she knew this would be the outcome.
The kind of answer you don't even need to guess.
The Land of Hot Water.
Tekka, who had arrived earlier, along with his two thousand ninja soldiers and five hundred support personnel, gradually gathered at the border of the Land of Moon under Yan's command.
The Land of Moon is a vassal state of the Land of Lightning. It is cold and arid, with deserts everywhere. This may be related to the fact that the Land of Lightning, being a plateau country, intercepts the moist air blowing in from the sea.
Many Cloud Village were stationed there, primarily to defend against surprise attacks from Konoha.
On the border between the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Moon, the scorching sun relentlessly baked this barren desert, and the dry, hot winds, carrying sand and dust, made visibility somewhat blurred.
Tekka led his Genin army and logistics personnel, quietly lying in ambush in this vast sea of sand.
Their figures seemed to blend into the desert, waiting for the best opportunity to strike.
Yan's orders echoed in Tekka's mind, and he knew the importance of this operation.
They intend to deliver a heavy blow to the Cloud Village and pave the way for victory in Konoha's war.
At this moment, the ninja soldiers, clad in armor and wearing wrist guards, were filled with tension and anticipation.
Some of the young ninjas gripped their weapons tightly, their palms slightly sweaty.
Judging from the expressions on their faces, they were both excited and afraid, but more than anything, they were eager for victory.
They yearn to earn merit in this war and desire a better life for themselves and their families.
Tekka looked at everyone, slowly stood up, and said loudly.
"Brothers, this is the first time our Uchiha Special Zone's army has been fully mobilized. All eyes in Konoha are on us; we cannot allow the Uchiha Special Zone to be disgraced."
"I hereby promise that if the Land of Moon operation is successful, everyone will receive an additional fifty points of merit, and I will personally award the person with the most kills an additional twenty points."
"..."
For a moment, the ninja soldiers listened quietly, their eyes gradually becoming fanatical.
Fifty battle merits are enough to exchange for a B-rank ninjutsu or a house.
Converted to money, that's roughly 500,000.
Tekka continued, "The guys from Cloud Village are committing all sorts of atrocities on this land, burning, killing, and looting. They think they can trample on other people's dignity and lives at will!"
"Today, we will show them that Konoha's power is not to be underestimated, and that we will be on the side of justice!"
"For Konoha! For justice!" the ninjas shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the desert.
After a long while, the shouts of the crowd gradually subsided, and the surroundings became quiet.
Time passed by, and it was now nearly midnight.
Suddenly, Tekka keenly sensed a movement and immediately picked up a palm-sized instrument to carefully observe the display.
This is an auxiliary ninja tool developed by the research institute; it can detect chakra fluctuations within a mile radius.
It can't compare to the Byakugan's god-like perspective, nor to the machine in the Special Zone with its vast range, but its help to the ninja team is undeniable.
Looking at the green or red dots displayed above, Tekka smiled coldly, a hint of bloodlust flashing in his eyes.
"A great start has arrived!"
Not far away, a squad of Cloud Village was patrolling the desert without any precautions.
This is Cloud Village territory, and the delegation is in Konoha for peace talks, so they don't think anything unexpected will happen now.
The patrols were merely a routine matter.
As the Cloud Village Squad gradually approached, Tekka's eyes sharpened, and he gently waved his hand, signaling everyone to get ready.
The ninja soldiers immediately tensed up, like arrows about to be released from a bow.
A moment later, Tekka suddenly waved his hand and shouted.
"Rush!"
In an instant, the Konoha Ninja Army surged out like a tidal wave, rushing towards the Cloud Village squad with lightning speed.
The Cloud Village were stunned by the sudden attack and had no time to react.
The leader of the Cloud Village shouted in terror, "Enemy attack!"
But it was too late.
The Konoha Ninja quickly surrounded the Cloud Village team.
A barrage of ninjutsu rained down on them, and they were reduced to ashes without any chance to fight back.
Under the cover of night, Tekka led the ninja army to advance swiftly, directing them to spread out throughout the Land of Moon and eliminate the Cloud Village squads scattered throughout the land.
The sky began to lighten.
The scattered Uchiha Ninja Army regrouped.
The operation in the early morning was a great success, with near-zero casualties, but more than 300 enemy soldiers killed.
But as the commotion grew louder, the Cloud Village ninjas seemed to realize that someone was hunting them down.
They all abandoned their patrols and returned to their bases within the Land of Moon.
Because the Thunder-Fire War had not yet ended, this stronghold housed more than a thousand Cloud Village.
Behind this base lies the Thunder-Moon Canyon, which leads directly to the Land of Lightning.
Tekka stood in the temporary camp, looking at the Cloud Village stronghold ten miles away, his expression solemn.
The surrounding ninja forces were extremely busy, constantly taking on missions to gather intelligence, while the logistics personnel set up small medical stations, transported supplies, and provided logistical support.
Gradually, with the assistance of the detectors, the layout of the stronghold began to take shape.
"Brothers, the stronghold ahead is crucial. If we take it, we can deliver a heavy blow to the Cloud Village and drive them out of the Land of Moon completely."
"As the saying goes, speed is of the essence in war. If we delay until the next day, the reinforcements from Cloud Village might arrive, and then our losses will be much greater."
"Therefore, the Cloud Village Stronghold was captured within a day."
Inside a simple tent, Tekka's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the ears of the high-ranking military officers standing around.
"Understood!"
The crowd shouted loudly.
"All troops, attack!"
At Tekka's command, two thousand ninja soldiers began their march toward the Cloud Village stronghold in an organized formation.
Throughout their journey, they made no attempt to conceal their movements or their murderous intent.
The sunlight shone on them, as if they were wearing a golden armor.
As the distance between the ninja army and the Cloud Village's stronghold continued to shrink, a Cloud Village spotted them.
"Enemy attack!" The shouts of the Cloud Village ninja shattered the silence instantly.
At that moment, several commanders of the Uchiha Ninja Army shouted loudly, waving small flags vigorously before suddenly dropping them.
" Ninjutsu Squad, prepare!"
" Fire Style Squad, Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu, unleash!"
As one blazing fireball after another soared into the sky, another flag was raised and then lowered.
" Wind Style Squad, prepare!"
" Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, Unleash!"
"..."
Commanders in the Uchiha Ninja Army issued orders continuously, and the Great Fireball streaked through the air, leaving fiery red trails as if to set the sky ablaze.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A violent explosion rang out, and the entire Cloud Village base was instantly engulfed in intense heat.
The flames spread rapidly, instantly igniting the wooden building, and the raging fire shot into the sky.
Some Cloud Village were directly hit by the fireballs and instantly burned to ashes, their screams echoing throughout the area.
At the same time, gusts of wind followed closely behind.
Powerful wind blades roared towards the Cloud Village stronghold, combining with the Great Fireball to create a powerful destructive force.
The wind blades intensified the flames, causing the fire to spread rapidly in all directions.
The items inside the Cloud Village base were cut to pieces by the wind blades, and the defensive fortifications were also on the verge of collapse under the attack of the wind blades.
The ninja army not far away remained standing still, but their hands continued to form hand seals.
One after another, the Five Elements Escape Techniques quickly took shape and landed in the Cloud Village stronghold, causing great losses to the Cloud Village.
The smoke of war gradually began to spread, mingling with the rising black smoke above the stronghold, forming a thick and oppressive dark cloud.
The Cloud Village scattered in panic.
In previous Ninja World Wars, battles between ninja villages were usually fought in small teams of three or four people.
This is the first time I've encountered such a well-organized ninja army.
They had absolutely no experience fighting against them.
At this moment, Karui, the disciple of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki among the Cloud Village, stepped forward and forcefully suppressed the chaos within the stronghold with his extremely high status and prestige.
"Fellow countrymen, Konoha's Cloud Village to destroy Kumogakure remains undiminished; they have never truly desired peace."
"Then we'll give them war, and let them know that Cloud Village is not to be trifled with!"
"..."
At Karui's command, the Cloud Village around them immediately turned fierce and charged towards the Uchiha Ninja Army with a roar.
"Kill Konoha dogs!"
"Why should they be allowed to occupy such a good place Land of Fire? That place should rightfully belong to my Kumogakure."
" Cloud Village are never afraid of death!"
"..."