The Situation at the Frontline

The ninjas stationed along the coastline are Konoha's Elite Jonin, Hayakumo Sōma. This border defense force numbers only a little over three hundred people.

By this time, Hayakumo Sōma had already received a letter from Konoha that morning, addressed to the Fifth Hokage himself. "We will depart this afternoon and arrive within three days at most. We must guard the border and prevent the Kirigakure Ninja from entering the Land of Fire; otherwise, it will cost ten times the effort to eliminate them."

A large flock of Konoha Ninja Falcon also delivered a large quantity of ninja tools, Explosive Tags, military Soldier Pills to the Konoha Ninja on the border.

At this time, Hayakumo Sōma twenties, with no scar below his lip. He was a very handsome young man, a commoner ninja who had benefited from the version update in Konoha, breaking through from Standard Jonin to Elite Jonin.

Hayakumo Sōma in the Ninjutsu Learning Room learning several advanced Ninjutsu, especially Wind Release Ninjutsu and Konoha-Style Kenjutsu, which is why he broke through to Elite Jonin.

When the border was being rotated, Qingcheng directly summoned Hayakumo Sōma to his Hokage's Office.

Qingcheng said with a serious face, "Good morning! You should stop being a ninja in the Anbu. You are an outstanding talent and should go to the grassroots level to gain experience. When you come back, I will make you a high-ranking official."

Bai Yun was delighted to hear the Fifth Hokage's words that Hayakumo Sōma, and respectfully replied, "Thank you, Fifth Hokage. I am willing to go to the grassroots level for training."

Then Qingcheng assigned Hayakumo Sōma to the coastline of the Land of Fire as a captain of a border ninja.

But Hayakumo Sōma never expected was that, shortly after he arrived to guard the coastline of the Land of Fire, the ninjas of Hidden Mist Village launched a full-scale attack, preparing to invade the border of the Land of Fire. This put Hayakumo Sōma tremendous pressure.

After reading the Fifth Hokage's letter that Hayakumo Sōma was filled with worry and said with a look of fear and anxiety, "I should have known better than to become a high-ranking official and instead go down to the grassroots to gain experience. Now the Hidden Mist Village is launching a massive invasion. I don't know if I can hold them off."

After saying that, Hayakumo Sōma sighed again and said with a serious expression, "Teyano Hisashi, please check the Explosive Tags and ninja tools, and prepare food so that everyone can have dinner. Tonight, everyone will patrol in groups. If any Kirigakure crosses the border, kill them on the spot."

Upon hearing Hayakumo Sōma's words, Teno Teyano Hisashi was stunned for a moment, then asked again to confirm, "Captain Hayato, we haven't communicated with the Kirigakure Ninja. Although they've brought a large army to our borders, the Kirigakure Ninja haven't made a move. What if they have other plans, like accusing our Konoha of attacking us first? Could that trigger a full-scale war?"

Hayakumo Sōma, his expression changed slightly. He thought to himself, "This guy is just as cowardly as Hiruzen Sarutobi. The Hidden Mist Village has already launched a massive attack, and even the Fifth Hokage has sent troops. He's still afraid of a full-scale war."

Immediately, Hayakumo Sōma shouted, "Execute my orders! Teyano Hisashi Chunin, remember this: I am the number one leader here. The Fifth Hokage told me personally that in case of any special situation, deal with it first and then report it. Even if we cause a major disaster, the Fifth Hokage will take the blame."

Teyano Hisashi looked worried and reminded him, "Captain Hayako! I think if we take direct action and kill those Hidden Mist Village ninjas, will it trigger a full-scale war? What if our border unit can't withstand the Kirigakure Ninjas ' attacks and we all die here? This line will be lost."

Teyano Hisashi took another breath and said with a serious expression, "Therefore, I think we should send someone to negotiate with the Kirigakure Ninja first, and ask them why they launched such a large-scale attack on our Land of Fire. If they want to invade the Land of Fire, we should fight and retreat, and intercept them on the outskirts of the Land of Fire."

Upon Hayakumo Sōma fell into deep thought again. He then nodded and said seriously, "Don't ask any more questions. First, set up the Explosive Tag traps. When those Kirigakure Ninjas come ashore, use maximum force to kill them and eliminate their vanguard."

Hayakumo Sōma, and said with a serious expression, "The Fifth Hokage has personally led a thousand Elite Jonin to participate in the war. Once the Fifth Hokage arrives, these Hidden Mist Village ninjas will be nothing more than playthings in Konoha's hands."

Upon hearing this, Teyano Hisashi was also quite shocked. He thought to himself, "So the Fifth Hokage has already set off. No wonder Captain Hayabusa had to fight these Kirigakure Ninjas. If the Fifth Hokage arrives, with his strength, eliminating these Hokage ninjas should be a piece of cake."

Thinking of all this, Teyano Hisashi felt reassured and said again, "I understand. I'm sorry, Captain Haya, I was too cautious just now."

Seeing Teyano Hisashi apologize directly in the morning, he nodded and said with a serious face, "You are not familiar with the situation in Kirigakure, but I know Hidden Mist Village very well. They are the epitome of bloodshed and violence. Every Kirigakure Ninja has killed his comrades and climbed to the top by stepping on their corpses."

Upon hearing this, Teyano Hisashi was also shocked, saying in disbelief, "They're actually like that? This is terrifying! They even kill their own comrades from the same village. Are all the Hidden Mist Village ninjas that cruel?"

The ninjas along the entire border were shocked upon hearing Hayakumo Sōma's words. Their scalps tingled with dread, and they exclaimed in astonishment, "How could they do this? Killing their own comrades from their own village! How could they bring themselves to do it?"

Most of these border ninjas were newly transferred, and some were Chunin Konoha. There were relatively few Jonin. Upon hearing Captain Haya's words, they all showed a startled expression, and then began whispering among themselves in discussion.

Seeing that Hayakumo Sōma asked again, "Do you know Shimura Danzō?"

Upon hearing this, all the border ninjas looked at Captain Haya, nodded, and then said directly, "Which of us Konoha ninjas doesn't know the evil Danzo? Every Chunin Ninja Exams requires listing twenty-eight of Danzo's crimes."

Teyano Hisashi nodded immediately, then said with a look of disgust, "Now there are twenty-nine charges against him. The Fifth Hokage also discovered another charge against Danzo, which is that he helped Hiruzen Sarutobi funds, transferring all the village's money to the Sarutobi Clan and leaving the village with a debt of 50 billion yen."

Teyano Hisashi recalled the Fifth Hokage's appearance and said with admiration, "If it weren't for the wise and mighty Fifth Hokage, Konoha would be the poorest village in the world. A single loaf of bread might cost 500,000 Ryo."