The End of the Second Ninja War

At the beginning, some had predicted that this would be a major war, but no one had expected it to last this long.

In December of Konoha Year 26, Hiruzen Sarutobi fought the Third Raikage in the Phantom Cherry Grove north of the Land of Fire. Konoha won a narrow victory, and Kumogakure retreated.

In March of Konoha Year 27, Shimura Danzō personally led the Anbu to Kumogakure and obtained valuable intelligence within their village.

In April of Konoha Year 27, using the intelligence they had acquired, Konoha seized the initiative on the Kumogakure Battlefield and dealt the Third Raikage a crushing defeat. Left with no choice, Kumogakure withdrew from the Land of Fire. Hiruzen Sarutobi led the main force in pursuit, and the two sides continued their chaotic battle in the Land of Hot Water.

In February of Konoha Year 28, spring came unusually early. Sunagakure, which had remained relatively restrained until then, suddenly made its move. A large number of elite troops flooded into the Land of Fire, catching Konoha off guard and breaking through the Uchiha defensive line.

In March of Konoha Year 28, Sunagakure advanced with unstoppable momentum, spreading throughout the Land of Fire. Led by the Second Kazekage, they defeated Konoha in three successive frontal clashes and plundered vast quantities of supplies.

In May of Konoha Year 28, Konoha was enraged. Uzumaki Mizusu personally led the Hyuga Clan Head and the Uchiha Clan Head to the Sunagakure Battlefield. In July, Uzumaki Mizusu crushed Sunagakure's army, forcing them back into the Land of Wind.

In July of Konoha Year 29, the Second Tsuchikage personally appeared on the battlefield. Under the might of Dust Release, Kirigakure suffered a crushing defeat. That same month, Konoha sent word to Kirigakure, and the Second Mizukage personally intervened, confronting the Tsuchikage.