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On the road of progress, so to speak.
Before arriving at the border, they received the results of the battle report written by Shōji from their own intelligence personnel. Kitsuchi showed an expression of astonishment and surprise. It was not that he doubted Shōji's ability and strength, but that it was too fast!
Iwatetsu, who is also the deputy commander-in-chief, when he saw the news, his eyes widened and he shouted "impossible" three times!
But the facts are facts. Before Kitsuchi led Iwatetsu and more than two thousand Iwagakure Ninja troops under his command, they arrived at Northern Fortress unimpeded. They saw that the fortress was already full of people stationed there. After Shōji came to the fortress to greet him personally, the last trace of doubt was completely eliminated. Kitsuchi looked at Shōji with an expression of great surprise and admiration on his face.
This is indeed a record performance that far exceeds expectations.
Originally, Kitsuchi's most optimistic estimate was that Shōji would lead the leading troops to suppress the defensive force of Sunagakure Ninja in Northern Fortress, thereby gaining a local advantage and suppressing it. However, he did not expect that he had really underestimated the strength and ability of this talented boy Uchiha.
Complete all strategic objectives in one go.
At this moment, Kitsuchi sincerely lamented that his father Tsuchikage really did not misjudge the person. His original choice and judgment were also extremely correct. Not to mention what will happen in the future, at least Uchiha Clan or to be more precise, Uchiha Shōji has already obtained many rich benefits for them Iwagakure!
The strategic points of Snow Country, Chakra Armor, and now Sunagakure Northern Fortress, this is just a little more than three months!
These are the gain results brought by Shōji!
Just relying on these profits, their Iwagakure power will rise in a straight line in just a few years!
"Shōji-kun! Thank you for your hard work! Well done!"
With a very appreciative expression, Kitsuchi patted Shōji heavily on the shoulder and said with a smile.
With Kitsuchi's identity and status in Iwagakure, and being almost twice as old as Shōji, it is not surprising to say such words in such a tone. Wu, Shōji also responded with a hint of humility Responded: "No, this is all the result of the strong power of the village, and I have only fulfilled my responsibilities within my obligations!"
"Haha!"
Young people who are capable, thoughtful, and abide by basic order and etiquette will always be the most loved and valued existence by the previous generation. At this moment, Kitsuchi really realized why his Tsuchikage father admired and valued Shōji so much.
'This is indeed an outstanding existence that can shoulder the important responsibilities of a village! '
Kitsuchi looked at Shōji in front of him, and the look of satisfaction on his face became more and more intense. Even though Kitsuchi was very honest, that was only relatively speaking. Not to mention in Iwagakure, even looking at the entire Shinobi World, Kitsuchi could be regarded as the most outstanding group of existences.
Kitsuchi is not unaware of some of his Tsuchikage father's plans.
To put it bluntly, Kitsuchi had indeed longed for the position of Tsuchikage when he was a child. However, as he grew up, Kitsuchi gradually realized that he might not be so suitable for this position. But if his father really could not continue to take on the position and no suitable person could be found in the village, Kitsuchi would also take on the important task of 'shadow' in his father's stead!
This is the case in Original Work. The village has been unable to find a suitable candidate for a long time. Ōnoki seems to be able to "last a few more years" repeatedly. In addition, Shinobi World is relatively stable. Kitsuchi is happy not to inherit the name of Tsuchikage.
Later, my daughter was barely qualified.
Kitsuchi also took the initiative to retreat, allowing Kurotsuchi to become Lord Fourth Tsuchikage.
This is determined by the capacity of Kitsuchi itself.
Although this life is far from reaching the level of Original Work in later generations, Lord Fourth Tsuchikage's position selection has already reached a more urgent moment. In any case, Ōnoki is already over sixty years old!
Even if his father Tsuchikage didn't say it clearly, Ido could guess part of it. As his only son, Kitsuchi could naturally sense it a little bit. For Kitsuchi himself, Shōji is indeed very good. In these two short missions, it can be seen that Shōji has the capabilities and means that a 'shadow' should have.
If everything goes so smoothly, Kitsuchi also feels that Shōji is more suitable to inherit the name of 'Shadow' than himself!
Kitsuchi is a very pure person. He is naturally very happy to see more talents of the younger generation emerge in his Ninja Village, and he also hopes to see the village become stronger and stronger.
"Go and rest first, Kitsuchi. Sunagakure Ninja just across the street also made a big noise yesterday. I also need to report and discuss with Kitsuchi, you and Iwatetsu-san!"
"Yeah!"
The Northern Fortress built by Sunagakure is very large. Although normally, the number of personnel stationed in it will not exceed one thousand people, but this does not mean that this fortress can only station one thousand people!
Sunagakure's original intention in building this fortress was to rely on it to block Iwagakure's real main force. When it was first built, it was based on the standard of a super battle with three to five thousand personnel.
Even though Sunagakure is now weak, Sunagakure at its peak can still mobilize nearly 20,000 ninjas. Therefore, the scale of the fortress will only be larger, not smaller. If Kitsuchi and Iwatetsu and their party lead nearly 2,000 Iwagakure Ninja troops, they can all be stationed in.
It's just that Kitsuchi obviously won't do this.
When the support troops of the two major ninja villages arrived.
The total number of ninjas on both sides has exceeded five or six thousand, and Sunagakure Ninja is still continuously deploying troops from other garrison areas to support the northern border.
This is only one step away from a large-scale collision when Shinobi World War restarts. Necessary peripheral security work cannot be omitted. Before Shōji, some Iwagakure Ninja orders were already scattered outside. In order to expand the scope of investigation as much as possible to ensure the safety of the fortress, now that the number of Sunagakure Ninja is increasing rapidly, the number of investigators on the side of Iwagakure Ninja must also increase proportionally, otherwise it will be easy to find opportunities to destroy and kill them one by one!
so.
Although most of the Iwagakure Ninja led by Kitsuchi will enter the fortress, the remaining part will also be distributed to the area around the fortress.
With this fortress as the core area, build a layer of peripheral reconnaissance and enemy defense network!
This way.
Unless it's a small elite force operation.
Otherwise, as long as there are more people, they will definitely not be able to avoid the Iwagakure Ninja's investigation defense line. Shōji, Kitsuchi and others in the fortress can also receive the most accurate information in the fastest time. Of course, the safety of these investigators is indeed a problem.
But that's what war is.
Issues of pros and cons are often difficult to reconcile!