Rapid Assault

The moon had risen high in the sky without anyone noticing, and Hayakumo Sōma, along with the Konoha border guards, had set up defenses along the coastline that morning. Large quantities of steel wire wrapped with Explosive Tags were buried in the ground or hidden on rocks by the border troops.

Along the coastline, the docks were covered with even more Explosive Tag. The dense network of steel wires was practically invisible at night, but if someone accidentally stepped on them, those wires alone would be fatal.

After Teyano Hisashi another Explosive Tag, a hint of fatigue crossed his face, but he quickly regained his composure and said, "This time I've secured 500,000 Explosive Tags. That should teach these lazy bums a lesson they won't forget."

Another Inuzuka Clan ninja, looking at the Explosive Tag traps laid along the coastline, said with a serious expression, "Fortunately, so many Explosive Tags were sent this time. Without Explosive Tag, it would have been much easier for us to hold the border."

A member of the Hyuga Branch Family said with a serious expression, "The environment in the Land of Fire is all flat. If the Kirigakure Ninjas were to run into the Land of Fire, it would be a huge problem."

Hayakumo Sōma, noticing that it was surrounded by a ring of Explosive Tag traps, and some team members were bent over, digging for them. Some had even buried the Explosive Tag traps at the border camp.

Hayakumo Sōma, and then nodded and said with a serious face, "You have all worked very hard. After this battle, I will definitely report to the Fifth Hokage and let you return to Konoha to become high-ranking officials, learn advanced Ninjutsu, become outstanding cadres of Konoha, and marry beautiful female ninjas."

Hayakumo Sōma had heard countless stories of empty promises from the Fifth Hokage, and he could easily conjure up a grand scheme. As for whether he would actually become a high-ranking official, Hayakumo Sōma himself had no idea.

Upon hearing Captain Teyano Hisashi's words, Teno Hisashi's face lit up. He was already fantasizing about becoming a high-ranking officer, and he called out to Captain Hayama, "Is it really possible to become a high-ranking officer? If so, I want to be an officer in the Police Force!"

A group of border ninjas exclaimed excitedly, "We also wanted to join the Police Force as officers. We wouldn't have to guard the border anymore, and we could even make a living off the shady dealings in the village! It's fantastic!"

Upon Hayakumo Sōma's expression darkened, and he immediately said, "Let's put aside the matter of becoming high-ranking officials for now. Everyone needs to keep some Explosive Tags on hand, otherwise we'll have to fight the Kirigakure Ninjas in close combat."

Upon hearing Captain Hayabusa's words, the Konoha border ninjas immediately stopped what they were doing and ceased setting up Explosive Tag traps.

Hayakumo Sōma and realized that it was already 3 a. m., and everyone had been working for more than ten hours.

So Hayakumo Sōma: "Hyuga Natsuen, you lead the first company of ninjas to continue patrolling. All other companies of ninjas, rest. Everyone should rest in shifts. We need to wait for the enemy to attack. If you discover any situation, fire signal flares as soon as possible."

A Hyuga ninja wearing a headscarf nodded immediately upon hearing Hayakumo Sōma's words, and said with a serious expression, "Understood, Captain Hayato. We will definitely guard this border and not let the Kirigakure Ninjas enter the Land of Fire."

Hayakumo Sōma looked at the confident Hyuga Natsuen in the morning and nodded directly, saying earnestly, "I'll leave this place to you. We'll come and relieve you as soon as we've rested."

Then, Hayakumo Sōma. He also instructed the ninja guarding the warehouse to bring out food so everyone could have a late-night snack in preparation for what was to come.

A Chunin from the Inuzuka Clan said with a serious expression, "Captain Morning, I heard that the Fifth Hokage has arrived with a large force. When will they arrive? I wonder if we can hold out until they get here?"

Hayakumo Sōma; inside were beef and chicken breast rolls. He had just overheard his subordinate's words...

Hayakumo Sōma: "The Fifth Hokage is already traveling overnight, but the Land of Fire is too vast. It will take at least a day or two to get here. Let's eat something first!"

Hayakumo Sōma, "After we've eaten our fill, let's set a small goal: kill a thousand of the Hidden Mist Village ninjas. When we return to Konoha, we'll be worthy of being high-ranking officials."

Immediately, a large group of ninjas from the border region grabbed their food and began to wolf it down.

Stand up,"

These Konoha Ninjas on the border have what is arguably the most dangerous profession, as they frequently clash with other ninja villages and live in harsh conditions. Most of their missions involve patrolling the border. Now, hearing that they can return to high-ranking positions, or even join the Police Force and become members of a shady organization, their faces beam with joy.

Upon seeing this in the Hayakumo Sōma's expression darkened again, and he thought to himself, "So, the high-ranking officials they consider to be members of the Police Force."

On the main road of the Land of Fire, a large group of Konoha, stretching for several kilometers like a long dragon, were running desperately, trying to catch up with the Fifth Hokage.

The Konoha Jonin all looked exhausted, watching the Fifth Hokage still speeding along at breakneck speed. His Body Flicker Technique was as swift as lightning; it was simply too fast for any ninja to keep up with.

Another group of Jonin said with a helpless expression, "The Fifth Hokage's Body Flicker Technique is as fast as a flash of light. We've used up all our Chakra, but we still can't keep up with his shadow. If this continues, we'll fall behind."

The Elite Jonin of Konoha, and even the ordinary Jonin, are all Body Flicker Technique Body Flicker Technique, constantly using it to try and keep up with the Fifth Hokage. However, due to the situation at the front lines, Qingcheng also used the Body Flicker Technique repeatedly, his figure flashing through the trees like lightning.

Among the group, only Might Guy could barely Fifth Hokage. Might Guy was also running wildly, leaping constantly, looking in the direction where Qingcheng had disappeared, and said with a look of surprise, "The Fifth Hokage's Body Flicker Technique is simply too fast! Is this the power of a man burning with youthful vigor? I also want to burn with passion and catch up with the Fifth Hokage's border defense!"

After saying that, Kai, suppressing his fatigue, continued to leap through the forest using the Body Flicker Technique.

Even Shouhon Yihan looked exhausted, but her legs didn't stop. She shouted to the Police Force personnel behind her, "Everyone, speed up! We Police Force personnel must keep up with the Fifth Hokage's pace and strive to be the first to reach the front lines!"

Meanwhile, Kameida Meikai wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, looking at the long line behind him. Many of the Konoha ninjas were falling behind, with a large number of people dropping out. Some, unable to keep up, simply sat down on the ground to rest and recover their Chakra.

Then Kameida Meikai said awkwardly, "The Fifth Hokage must have known we couldn't keep up, so he left first, right?"

Upon hearing this, Shouhon Yihan nodded directly and said with a serious expression, "Have you tried your best? How could that guy in the green clothes, Might Guy, get ahead of us? If he got to the front line before us, doesn't that prove that we are not as good as him?"

Upon hearing this, the Police Force personnel quickened their pace, leaping through the woods, trying to catch up with Might Guy ahead.

Qingcheng, who was at the front, saw that there was almost no one behind him, with only Might Guy barely keeping up. He called out again, "You guys rest here and recover your Chakra. I'm going first. I'll be waiting for you at the border."

Having said that, Qingcheng immediately increased his speed, no longer waiting for the army of ninjas on his back. His Body Flicker Technique became even faster, and his body disappeared into the night like a ghost.

Seeing that the Fifth Hokage had already taken a step forward, Kai stopped and sat down on the ground in one breath. He then called out, "Understood, Fifth Hokage. I will inform the army behind me."

On the dark sea, more than a dozen Mist Shadow ships docked directly on an island next to the Land of Whirlpools. A large group of Kirigakure Ninja then boarded the island.

The person walking at the very front was a large, fat man with a fierce appearance and a mouthful of sharp teeth. He was incredibly tall; this was the head of the Anbu) of Hidden Mist Village, Suikazan Fuguki.