The term "miscellaneous army" is undoubtedly a perfectly valid derogatory term.
The difference between a ragtag army and a regular army is that a ragtag army can only fight when things are going well. They lack a common belief, a unified organizational structure, and sufficient discipline. Once they suffer losses to a certain extent, scattering is the only outcome.
As for this ragtag group of hastily assembled troops looking for trouble in Konoha, the combined forces from Konoha and Sunagakure were far too ruthless. When their numbers were reduced to less than half of the Konoha-Sunagakure alliance, yet they still couldn't inflict much real damage, the fear of death finally overwhelmed their desire for profit. They quickly shifted from their initial desperate attacks to chaos and disarray.
It's unclear who started it, but more and more people lost their will to fight and began to turn back and flee. The lines that had been holding off the allied forces' fierce attack collapsed completely.
Konoha and Sunagakure weren't interested in pursuing them at the moment, but that didn't mean anyone would let them go...
"Do it!"
Just as the "ragtag army" finally began to flee, the ninja forces of the three great villages of Iwa, Kirigakure, and Kumo, who had been waiting for a long time, also issued the order to fight.
In an instant, hundreds of ninjas appeared from all directions around the Mokusuna Alliance and in front of the fleeing ragtag ninjas, quickly encircling the battlefield in a circle. Their agile figures and the high degree of coordination they displayed made it clear where they came from even without looking at their clothes.
But their first target wasn't Konoha or Sunagakure...
"Attendants, listen to my command!"
The cold voices echoed from the battle formations of the three villages, and at that moment, the ninjas who had fled the fastest were about to make direct contact with them.
In their eyes, the ninjas from the three great villages were the only comrades who could save their lives at this moment...
But this was just wishful thinking on their part; the three major villages never considered their ragtag army as allies...
"Anyone who deserts in the face of battle will be executed without mercy!"
The orders, filled with murderous intent, rang out simultaneously from the three major camps. Before the words had even faded, the frontline ninjas in the three village battle formations had already launched their attacks at the same time.
"Ah... ah..."
"Save..."
"You!? No..."
Screams instantly echoed throughout the battlefield. The "deserters" at the forefront, their faces still beaming with joy, were already under attack from the ninjas of the three great villages. Their "comrades" offered no aid, but instead displayed a cruelty far surpassing that of the Konoha and Sunagakure ninjas. Without hesitation, these ninjas raised their weapons or used Ninjutsu to slaughter the fastest fleeing soldiers in the most gruesome manner. Massive amounts of blood spurted into the air, creating a crimson curtain...
The ninjas who were still running away were all stunned. They stopped and felt a chill run through their bodies!
The ninjas from the three major villages are actually not allowing them to retreat!?
"Once again, anyone who deserts in the face of battle will be executed on the spot!"
The indifferent voice rang out once again.
"Continue the attack!"
"Attack! Attack! Attack!"
Seemingly in accordance with their leader's orders, the ninjas from the three major villages roared in unison, their shouts carrying a chillingly powerful killing intent in the ears of the deserters...
"Forward, all troops!"
Seemingly dissatisfied with the hesitation of the "deserters," the previously indifferent voice was now filled with murderous intent.
"Kill all those who block the way!"
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
The ninjas from the three major villages shouted in unison as they advanced, tightening the encirclement. Their faces were contorted with rage as they stared intently at the "deserters" ahead!
"They... they're sending us to our deaths!"
Looking back and forth between the "friendly forces" closing in from the front and the "enemy" eyeing them menacingly from behind, the "deserters" showed expressions of despair, and many of them angrily cursed the three villages for their heartlessness.
But whose fault is this? They were blinded by greed...
They seemed to have no idea that once they got involved, none of the Five Great Shinobi Villages would allow them to live...
This is something they simply cannot afford to play with. Even if Konoha and Sunagakure lose, they will only lose a group of young ninjas, but they will have to pay with their lives or even their entire organization, because they simply cannot complete the mission and thus join a great ninja village.
Looking at the scene ahead, the young ninjas from Konoha and Sunagakure, who had been protected, couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
Such a scene is something they never saw in the Fourth Shinobi World War they participated in. The Fourth Shinobi World War was the exclusive domain of ninja villages, and there would never be such a plot. They rarely had such a source of amusement.
They're even betting on this group of people...
" Konoha, wanna take a gamble? What do you think they'll choose?"
The Yakushi Yu was one of these people, but he asked Qi, probably because he thought gambling with people from other villages was more interesting.
Which way do you think they'll rush?
"I hate gambling..."
Qi, however, showed absolutely no interest; he even gave the sickly fellow a disdainful look.
"Besides, is there any suspense at all?"
"You're such a boring person..."
With a slight pout, Yakushi Yu shook his head regretfully and went to find other people...
This guy is obviously just bored and has nothing better to do...
However, the fleeing ninjas on the field clearly didn't have that kind of leisure. As the ninjas from the three major villages continued to advance, their space became increasingly limited, forcing them to retreat continuously. During this process, some were killed by the ninjas from the three major villages because they were too slow to retreat. Most importantly, as they retreated step by step, they were getting closer and closer to the Konoha-Sunagakure alliance.
"Keep your guard down, even a cornered dog will do the opposite. Don't let these people break into our ranks."
Minato frowned, and two Kunai engraved with special symbols slipped from his sleeve into his hand.
"Have the other Jonin keep an eye on the young men you previously assigned to them. Once the people from the three major villages arrive, a chaotic battle will be inevitable."
As if to prove his words, the group of fleeing ninjas who had been hesitating finally made a decision. They all turned around and looked fiercely at the Konoha and Sunagakure ninjas once again. This time, their eyes no longer held the desire to escape they had just had.
They finally resorted to desperate measures...
Then, almost simultaneously, the remaining hundred or so fleeing ninjas, in a state of utter despair, let out a series of roars that could be described as utterly insane, and charged forward!
Behind them was the Allied Shinobi Forces of the three major villages, which had also switched from a slow advance to a rapid sprint!
The real battle has finally begun...