The sun gradually rose above everyone, but even under its blazing rays, it could not dispel the biting chill of the Land of Lightning.
Thunder-Cloud Canyon, the only passage between the Land of Moon and the Land of Lightning.
At this time, a large number of ninjas were stationed here, transforming it into a massive and easily defensible fortress.
"Lord Yan!"
Inside one of the fortress's tents, Tekka bowed slightly to Yan, who held the position of chief author.
Yan raised his head slightly and saw Tekka standing very respectfully in front of him, with many ninja clan chiefs standing around him with hesitant expressions.
Is something the matter?
Tekka replied, "The ninja army has now been fully integrated, totaling over seven thousand men including logistics personnel."
"At this moment, Raikage A is lurking outside the Thunder-Moon Canyon, leading a large number of ninjas to be stationed there as well."
"According to the Hyuga clan leader's members, many more Cloud Village are continuously arriving from Kumogakure."
"I'm scared..."
Yan nodded slightly and waved his hand casually, saying, "I know you're worried."
"But our army occupies a strategic pass. If the enemy wants to drive us out, they would need at least three times our strength. Cloud Village definitely cannot produce such a person."
At this point, Yan suddenly changed the subject.
"However, we do need to fight this decisive battle as soon as possible. The supplies consumed by the more than 7,000 people stationed here are secondary; the main reason is that this place is too far from the Land of Fire. If we delay, things may change."
The ninja clan chiefs standing around immediately beamed with joy.
They couldn't wait for the war to start.
With so many clansmen brought out this time, the defensive capabilities of the ninja clan's industries have been completely depleted, and some of the ninja clan's industries have even been shut down. The losses every day are astronomical.
But Hyuga Hiashi looked worried.
He had made a promise before the war began: to lead from the front and not Hyuga until the war was over.
But when a full-scale war is truly about to break out, it's inevitable to feel fear.
After all, the Hyuga suffered heavy losses in this war, and they lacked the resources and foundation of the Uchiha Clan.
Fortunately, Hinata will be taken as a disciple after the war, and will also have territory listed on the War Merit Board.
The various expressions on the faces of the clan leaders present were all observed by Yan, who continued with a smile.
"But now is not the time. We need to wait for Raikage A to launch the first attack, and then give them a good beating to crush their morale."
"I understand, I'll go prepare right away!"
Tekka nodded, then turned and left without hesitation.
Seeing this, the other clan leaders had no choice but to follow suit.
At this point, only Yan, Senju Tobirama, and Tsunade remained in the tent.
Seeing that the extra people had all left, Senju Tobirama, looking displeased, suddenly spoke up.
"Yan kid, what exactly are you planning? Don't tell me about suppressing the enemy's morale; you can't fool me with that."
"We must act swiftly and decisively now; we absolutely cannot afford to delay."
"There are over seven thousand ninjas out there!"
"Although nearly four thousand of these ninjas were secretly hidden by those ninja clans, people from other countries don't know this; they only think that Konoha is currently empty."
"If this drags on, they'll definitely start to have other ideas, and then it won't be a test anymore."
"..."
This made sense, and Yan couldn't help but nod in agreement.
After all, if those major ninja villages thought Konoha was vulnerable, they would definitely mobilize a large force, Jiraiya wouldn't be able to stop them.
By then, even if they realize what's happening, it will be too late. Once a war starts, it's not so easy to stop.
Cloud Village, of course, wasn't stupid either; they would definitely hold off those seven thousand people and prevent them from returning.
However, regarding Senju Tobirama's concerns, Yan's lips curled up slightly, his smile revealing a mysterious air.
"You'll see in a few days; it'll be quite a spectacle then."
"..."
Outside Thunder-Moon Canyon.
Raikage A and his three thousand ninjas were stationed here.
He thought that bringing three thousand men would be enough, but he didn't expect that the enemy would directly take over Thunder-Moon Canyon, forcing him to keep notifying the village to send more men.
In less than a day, the number of ninja soldiers increased from more than three thousand to nearly five thousand, and this number is increasing every moment.
This put immense pressure on Raikage A.
The village has just over ten thousand ninjas, and now most of them have arrived. According to intelligence from his Genin, Konoha has also sent more than five thousand ninjas to attack the Land of Lightning.
Is it really necessary?
The combined number of ninja forces on both sides now exceeds ten thousand, and they are clearly aiming for a war to annihilate the nation.
So, it seems your Land of Fire is no longer defending itself, and its vassal states are no longer suppressing it?
That's not how you fight a war.
All they did was send the Cloud Village Delegation to Konoha and cause some trouble. Why are they so furious?
We can simply forgo the compensation, can't we?
Just as Raikage A was feeling irritable and agitated.
The tent door was suddenly pushed open, and a muscular man with dark skin, light blond hair, and black sunglasses rushed in, immediately launching into old-school rap.
"Hey hey hey, listen to me! Konoha killed my little disciple, how can I live without avenging this? I will charge forward without flinching, I will definitely take back Thunder-Cloud Valley, I will lead the charge without weakness, yo yo yo yo, ignite the flames of war, let Konoha taste the bitter fruit."
Killer B then uttered a nonsensical and poorly rhyming rap.
Already somewhat agitated, Raikage A could no longer contain his rage. He smashed the table between the two with a punch and charged straight at Killer B.
"Damn it, what time is it? You still have the mood to sing with me here!"
Bang!
Immediately afterwards, Killer B was sent flying by Raikage A A's punch. His body turned into a blur as he flew backward, smashing a large hole in the tent, but he disappeared without a trace.
At this moment, Mabui, went into the tent to take a look.
Seeing only Raikage A inside, a large hole in the ceiling, and broken wood chips on the ground, he immediately understood what had happened.
He then sighed softly, approached Raikage A, and said respectfully.
" Lord Raikage, your Genin are all ready and can depart at any time."
"Very good!" Raikage A roared, stood up from his chair, and walked out of the tent.
Mabui quickly followed.
On the open ground, all the Cloud Village stood in neat rows, their postures upright and their eyes blazing, like an invincible army of lions.
Seeing the scene before him, Raikage A nodded with great satisfaction.
The only pity is that Karui and his group were wiped out too quickly, and they didn't bring back any useful intelligence.
But that doesn't matter. With this army, why should they fear Konoha?
"Let's go! Destination: Thunder-Moon Canyon!"
With a roar, Raikage A took the lead and ran into the distance.
Killer B suddenly appeared out of nowhere, quickly approaching Raikage A and charging alongside his older brother.
Upon seeing this, the ninja soldiers behind them immediately dispersed into small teams and followed Raikage A.
For a moment, the surrounding environment seemed to be affected by the aura of the Cloud Village.
The once tranquil earth began to tremble slightly, and a tense and restless atmosphere filled the air.
In Thunder-Moon Canyon.
Yan Zheng, Senju Tobirama, and Tsunade were discussing the details of the war with the Land of Lightning in their tent.
At this moment, Tekka suddenly walked in from outside the tent, looking excited.
"Lord Yan, the Cloud Village has begun their attack. There are approximately five thousand ninjas there, including the Raikage A and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Killer B."
"..."
"Very good!"
Yan stood up, slammed his hand on the table, and sneered.
"Pass the word: focus on defense in the early stages. As the saying goes, 'One effort is enough, but the second will be weaker, and the third will be exhausted.' Let's first crack down on their taxi drivers' enthusiasm."
"Yes, I understand, Lord Yan!"
Tekka nodded, then turned and quickly left.
Yan then looked at Senju Tobirama and Tsunade, who were sitting on either side of him, and continued.
"Let's go take a look!"
Senju Tobirama also stood up with a smile, "A battle of ten thousand people is something I've rarely seen in my time. I'll have to witness it this time."
Tsunade remained silent as she walked out of the tent with her Second Hokage and Yan.
When the group came outside together...
The ninjas in the Special Zone have already learned of the Cloud Village's attack and are on high alert, some holding ninja tools and others forming hand Hand Seals, ready to deal with the enemy's attack at any time.
With their distinct military branches, they demonstrated a high degree of discipline and professionalism.
In contrast, the Allied Shinobi Forces composed of ninja clans appeared somewhat chaotic.
They maintained their usual small squad formation and positioned themselves at the front, seemingly not yet adapted to the pace of large-scale warfare.
Some people's eyes revealed tension and unease, while others were eager to try, as if they were still immersed in the small-scale skirmishes of the past.
What era are we living in? Still using this kind of trick? And this isn't how guerrilla warfare is fought.
So you've really not transitioned from playing an assassin yet?
Helpless, Yan, Senju Tobirama, and Tsunade approached Tekka, patted him on the shoulder, gestured with their chins towards the Ninja Clan Allied Forces below, and said...
"Give them a good talking-to, let them know that times have changed."
Tekka grinned, his smile brimming with arrogance and confidence, and replied, "No problem, Lord Yan!"
Meanwhile, the Cloud Village, led by Raikage A, gradually approached Thunder-Moon Canyon, their footsteps like muffled thunder, shaking the earth.
Raikage A's face was cold and stern, and he walked with steady steps, each step seemingly carrying the weight of a thousand pounds.
Killer B stood to the side, still humming off-key rap, casually swinging his weapon.
Five li, four li, three li...
As the distance closed, the Cloud Village army gradually entered the range of the Ninjutsu army's techniques.
Tekka stood at the highest point, his sharp eyes fixed on the enemy's movements, then he suddenly waved the flag in his hand and roared.
" Fire Style Squad, prepare!"
The Fire Style Squad ninjas immediately focused their attention and quickly Hand Seals.
" Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu, four hundred meters directly ahead!"
As the flag fell, large fireballs shot into the air.
These fireballs, like burning suns, flew towards the Cloud Village with intense heat and powerful impact.
The fireball streaked across the sky, illuminating the canyon and the astonished faces of the Cloud Village.
The Cloud Village reacted quickly, using Ninjutsu to defend themselves or dodge.
However, the sheer number and power of organized Great Fireball are astonishing.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Some Cloud Village were hit by the fireballs and instantly engulfed in flames, letting out painful screams.
Seeing Tekka waved the flag again and shouted.
" Wind Style Squad, prepare!"
The Wind Style Squad ninjas immediately sprang into action, Hand Seals.
"Support Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu, Great Breakthrough, Unleash!"
Gusts of wind suddenly rose up, like sharp blades, sweeping towards the Cloud Village.
As the saying goes, wind fanns the flames; the combination of strong winds and the Great Fireball makes the Great Fireball even more powerful.
Under the onslaught of raging winds and Great Fireball, the Cloud Village were forced to halt and readjust their formation.
Raikage A roared, his body radiating powerful Lightning Release Chakra, as if he wanted to destroy everything around him.
"Don't back down, keep going!"
Hearing the Raikage's command, the Cloud Village mustered their courage once more and charged towards the Thunder-Moon Canyon.
At the same time, Raikage A flashed forward like lightning towards the Great Fireball, his Lightning Release Chakra shimmering on his fist before he unleashed a powerful punch.
boom!
The powerful Lightning Release collided with the Great Fireball, causing a massive explosion.
The aftershocks of the explosion spread in all directions, causing the nearby Cloud Village to feel the powerful impact.
Seeing Raikage A's actions, Killer B Bee was not to be outdone. He hummed a rap while unleashing the seven Ninja Blade behind him, clamping them down with different parts of his body.
At incredible speed, the seven long swords on his body swung like a whirlwind, creating sharp gusts of wind as they cleaved through massive fireballs, leaving him completely unharmed.
"Those cowards in Konoha only know these insidious tricks!"
Raikage A sneered, shattering the two fireballs once more, and charged towards Thunder-Moon Canyon without stopping.
Seeing this Killer B quickly followed.
Along the way, the two were like war gods, able to shatter any offensive Ninjutsu in a few moves without being able to harm them in the slightest.
But the Cloud Village behind them were in a very difficult situation.
The Ninjutsu attacks were so dense that they had no way to dodge and could only take them head-on.
Although Raikage A and Killer B absorbed most of the attacks, many escaping techniques still fell into the crowd, causing them great casualties.
Gradually, with Raikage A and Killer B rampaging through the enemy lines, they began to become separated from their Genin army.
Yan, standing on high ground, was not surprised by the scene.
The combat power of Kage Level experts is still quite strong. They have begun to gradually break free from the constraints of numbers, and a small number of attacks have no effect on them at all.
Furthermore, the main Cloud Village are Taijutsu, and their physical strength is very high. The Raikage, who possesses Lightning Release Chakra, is even more amazing, like a human tank, and is impossible to damage.
Yan Yi turned his head and looked at Senju Tobirama, "Want to go have some fun?"
Senju Tobirama smiled happily, "Of course!"
Tsunade was somewhat displeased, "Why didn't you ask me!"
"Don't you have hemophobia?" Yan replied with a smile.
Tsunade narrowed her eyes and said irritably, "You have the nerve to say that? Your hemophobia must have been cured the moment you forced me to return to Konoha to succeed as advisor!"
"Alright!" Yan shrugged indifferently. "I'll take care of the Raikage. As for the other one, you two can do whatever you want!"
"..."
After saying that, Yan leaped into the air and rushed straight towards Raikage A.