And of the 80,000 ninja in the Fourth Ninja World War, most had been rookies who had only recently graduated.
It was now Konoha Year 58.
Only a short ten years had passed since the Third Ninja World War.
For the Land of Water's ninja forces to have recovered to this extent in ten years, they likely had its brutal ninja training system to thank for it.
At this point in time, a war on this scale should not have erupted across the ninja continent.
The main reason was the Uchiha Clan's defection, which had triggered a butterfly effect and brought forward the outbreak of war across the entire ninja continent.
Fugaku pondered for a moment before looking up at Mei Terumi. "Miss Mei Terumi, based on what I know, Konoha's ninja forces should number close to thirty thousand in total."
"The combined ninja forces of the four great nations may far surpass Konoha in numbers, but—"
Mei Terumi frowned, seemingly sensing a bad premonition. "But what? Clan Head Fugaku, please, go on."
"Mm." Fugaku nodded lightly and said in a grave voice, "But Konoha's ninja are united as one. They possess the resolve to defend their village to the death."
"I believe you understand this as well. The ninja alliance of your four great nations is merely an appearance. In reality, it is nothing more than a loose mob, with no real cohesion."
"When the time comes to attack Konoha, I still hope Miss Mei Terumi will remain vigilant and not let the Land of Water's ninja become cannon fodder for the other nations."
"Hehe." Mei Terumi covered her mouth as she laughed, then nodded lightly to express her thanks. "Thank you for your concern, Clan Head Fugaku. I will naturally take such matters into consideration."
"I have served