As the situation in the Ninja World grew increasingly tense, the ninja villages of every major nation were drawn into a prolonged war, and everyone felt the heavy price of conflict.
After a long war of attrition, not only Konoha, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure—powerful ninja villages in their own right—but all the major ninja villages were gradually being worn down. Ninja casualties continued to rise, supplies grew scarce, morale declined, and war resources were gradually running low.
Faced with such a grim situation, Ōnoki, the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, decided to put an end to the endless war of attrition.
He planned to gather every ninja force in the village capable of fighting while widely distributing improved firearms.
He knew that although Konoha was powerful, if Iwagakure could suppress its opponents with sheer numbers and firepower, crushing Konoha's defenses across the board, there was hope of turning the tide.
To that end, Ōnoki mobilized large numbers of genin, chunin, and even young ninjas with little actual combat experience.
He believed that under the pressure of numbers and firepower, no matter how strong Konoha was, it would be difficult for it to withstand Iwagakure's all-out assault.
Ōnoki's plan involved more than simply increasing troop numbers; it also meant a shift in tactics.
He intended to combine human-wave tactics with Iwagakure's uniquely powerful ninjutsu. Devastating techniques such as Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique would serve as the core of their offensive.
The introduction of new weapons would greatly increase Iwagakure's combat strength. He firmly believed that one carefully planned general offensive would swiftly break the deadlock.
A, the Third Raikage of Kumogakure, planned to take the field personally.
He knew full well that his reputation as the "Strongest Raikage" stemmed not only from his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, but also