Uchiha Shisui
Land of Fire
Eastern Stronghold
The main force from Kirigakure showed no signs of moving out, but the small team was still active on the East Coast of the Land of Fire, clearly not giving up.
"Shisui, don't be careless. The clan leader only sent you here for training. We are ninjas, so don't be too reckless."
Uchiha Shisui was small in stature and Jonin of his clan.
"Hi!"
Shisui gave a sincere answer.
Uchiha Shisui was a renowned genius within the clan, receiving extensive Ninjutsu training and resources in various aspects, making him a key talent cultivated by the Uchiha.
Before he was even eight years old, Uchiha Shisui had already awakened his Sharingan and was skilled in using various Fire Style Ninjutsu. His Uchiha Shuriken Technique its mark every time.
He was already learning the Lightning Release: Chidori series of Ninjutsu, and the Eight Gates Pressure Point Hand Taijutsu, which was created by Uchiha Nara and used in conjunction with the Sharingan, had also been mastered by the young Uchiha Shisui.
With extensive Ninjutsu reserves, excellent aptitude, and strong learning ability, he is currently the number one among the new generation of Uchiha ninjas, earning praise from many veteran Uchiha and the respect of the new generation of Uchiha ninjas.
"Um?"
The Uchiha leading the team Jonin; the Shadow Clone the way ahead of him had fallen into a trap and disappeared.
The Uchiha Jonin the Shadow Clone Technique again, sending another Shadow Clone forward to scout ahead.
"Captain, my Sharingan has spotted the enemies ahead—seven, eight, eight enemies! Hidden Mist!"
Seeing the captain's actions, Uchiha Shisui spoke up.
The Uchiha team 'Jonin, with his crimson Three-Tomoe Sharingan, glanced back at Uchiha Shisui, a question flashing through his mind.
"Even my Three-Tomoe Sharingan didn't detect anything unusual..."
Those Uchiha can become Jonin are basically selected from among many members of the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and each of them has excellent Ninjutsu.
Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!
Jonin danger, the Uchiha regained his composure, formed several hand seals, and completed Fire Style ninjutsu, unleashing a dozen or so fireballs at the tree trunk on his right.
More than twenty Hidden Mist leaped out from the bushes and branches, dodging fireballs while brandishing sharp blades and charging towards the four-person team.
Uchiha Shisui, with his Sharingan, immediately discerned the difference between the Water Clone and the original body of these Hidden Mist.
"Clone Technique!"
Uchiha Shisui Hand Seals and created twenty clones, which charged towards the dozen or so Kirigakure Ninja in front of him.
"This kid must be terrified."
Jonin Uchiha Shisui using a regular Clone Technique, the Chakra Hidden Mist couldn't help but laugh cruelly.
However, the Hidden Mist Jonin's smile didn't last two seconds before his expression turned serious.
"This Clone Technique... is problematic."
However, when Uchiha Shisui's clone was attacked, it did not turn into smoke like a normal Clone Technique, but was directly pierced through.
However, Shisui's clones' attacks were all real attacks. Several Kirigakure Ninja were caught off guard, and three of them died instantly. The other Hidden Mist who reacted in time were also injured to varying degrees.
Such a bizarre Ninjutsu greatly increased the pressure on the ambushing Hidden Mist, while also instilling some fear in their hearts.
Eastern Stronghold
Central Army Tent
"Your squad was ambushed by two Hidden Mist squads, yet you managed to wipe them all out? Not bad, truly worthy of being an elite member of my Uchiha Clan."
Naraku looked at the Uchiha squad Jonin front of him and couldn't help but grin.
"Hey, the key was stopping the Shisui flow."
The Uchiha Jonin the praise without any modesty, but still recommended Shisui, the hero of the victory, and shared the credit with him.
"Shisui, not bad. Kakashi was promoted to Jonin at the age of twelve not long ago, and he was already considered a genius. Shisui, I have high hopes for you. You have even more Hatake Kakashi."
Naraku turned to look at Uchiha Shisui, and Naraku very satisfied with Uchiha Shisui's excellence.
"Clan leader, you flatter me. I am nowhere Hatake Kakashi."
Uchiha Shisui answered very humbly.
Hearing Shisui's reply, Naraku was even more satisfied.
Uchiha Shisui was exceptionally talented. Even at a young age, he was humble and gentle. He was highly regarded by many members of the clan, including Naraku, and was hailed as the number one genius of the Uchiha.
Uchiha Obito hadn't awakened his Sharingan by the age of twelve, while Shisui awakened Sharingan before he was eight. He was highly skilled in various Sharingan techniques, and his eye power was unexpectedly mysterious and powerful.
"Good, not bad. Humility is a virtue. As ninjas, we should be even more cautious and humble, not elated by praise, nor angered by insults. We should learn this from Senior White Fang. Do you understand?"
"Hi" X4
The four members of the Shisui team replied softly.
"Go back to your tent and rest, then await your mission."
"Hi" X4
The four men quietly agreed and turned to leave.
Naraku mostly issued orders and tasks from the central command tent, assigning these ninjas duties such as garrisoning, guarding, patrolling, and reconnaissance.
After completing their missions, these ninjas can return to Konoha to rest and recuperate, or accept other mission assignments from the Hokage.
Meanwhile, the commanders of Konoha's four large defensive outposts in the Land of Fire were confined to their outposts, performing defensive duties as the highest-ranking officers at those outposts.
Most of the time, you don't need to fight personally. Just issue orders, mobilize ninjas, coordinate the affairs and tasks of the defense line, and ensure that the defense line is safe and not breached.
After a long day of work, he would sometimes feel tired, and often, Naraku would even have his bodyguards...
Uchiha Zensui, Uchiha Ruofeng, Uchiha Inabi, Inuzuka Manaomaru, Uzumaki Taki, Kurama Kaori, and others came to advise Naraku.
"Naraku, secret report!"
As Naraku rubbed his eyes, feeling tired, the tent was opened, Uchiha Inabi walked in, handing Naraku an intelligence letter.
Uchiha Inabi is sixteen years old, tall, nearly 1.8 meters, with a heroic face, and is a well-known expert in the Uchiha clan.
Having served as Naraku's bodyguard for almost seven years, he has replaced two batches of Naraku's bodyguards, except for a few people whom Naraku favored.
Naraku the secret report, unfolded it, and read its contents. After reading it, he handed the note to Uchiha Inabi.
"Inabi, take a look and help me analyze this."
Secret intelligence can only be opened and viewed by the commander; no one else can view its contents without authorization.
Uchiha Inabi took the note and began to read it carefully.
"Naraku, Hidden Mist has regrouped, this time with 15,000 ninja troops. It seems they're going to unleash their full force!"
Uchiha Inabi was somewhat surprised after reading the letter.
Naraku shook his head. The Hidden Mist had been gathering forces on the left and right, and Naraku had been waiting for them at the Eastern Stronghold for a year, but they still hadn't set off.
However, this gathering of the Hidden Mist is the largest ever. Perhaps it's not just a story of crying wolf with Naraku. This time, Naraku judges that a real great battle is about to begin.
Konoha has a regular garrison of just over 20,000 ninja, and with the ninja teams trained by each clan, the total number of ninjas is easily over 30,000.
However, no clan would use its own trained ninjas to fight desperately for Konoha. Most of the time, it was the regular, equipped ninjas who participated in the battle to protect Konoha.
The Hidden Mist had nearly 20,000 troops. Previously, the Hidden Mist Village had invaded Konoha twice and Hidden Sand once, and both times they suffered major defeats.
Naraku sensed that this major crackdown was serious.
"Inabi, write to the Hokage and request reinforcements from the Eastern Stronghold."
Naraku stroked his chin and said calmly.
Although Naraku didn't take Hidden Mist seriously, there were many elite Uchiha here. If the losses were too great, Naraku would really be heartbroken and would have to call Konoha to send reinforcements to share the burden of casualties.