Even though Shōji respects and likes a character like Jiraiya based on his past life memories and emotions, at that time and not at this moment, the character did not change, but Shōji's position is completely different. It must be understood that Jiraiya is indeed the same on the outside. He is a very forthright person, but that also depends on the occasion. On the battlefield, any words spoken by the enemy must be viewed with "colored glasses".
Any careless move will only get you killed.
When Shōji and Akatsuchi were unclear about the situation and had no redundant intelligence sources, they naturally chose to doubt Jiraiya's purpose as much as possible. At least in Shōji's view, this was most likely Jiraiya to hold them back alone, and then give Konoha Ninja in the stronghold time to re-adjust the lineup and situation!
In fact, as long as Mount Wuyuan Base really has one more Jiraiya in charge, they really have almost no chance to break in. Shōji+Akatsuchi is still not enough. If this is Kitsuchi or Han Five-Tails Jinchuriki were present, Shōji might not choose to take action. Compared with Akatsuchi, his senior brother, and Jinchuriki, the gap was still very obvious.
Jiraiya exists at this level. Akatsuchi can only be said to be qualified to compete with it, and it must be Jiraiya in normal mode. Once Jiraiya enters Sage Mode, it is certainly not like Original Work. Sage Mode is as perfect as Naruto, but the advantage is that Jiraiya can let Mount Myōboku and two Great Toad Sage absorb and transform Natural Energy for him. The supply of Senjutsu Chakra can be said to be endless!
Based on this alone, Shōji and Akatsuchi can be beaten. If the intelligence gap in Original Work is not too large, Jiraiya still cannot beat. Six Paths of Pain, but it is still easy to escape (in fact, Jiraiya is mainly to further verify his inner conjecture, otherwise there is still a certain probability that he can run away and not die in the hands of Six Paths of Pain.)
Shōji seems to be a little overly cautious because he is very aware of Jiraiya's strength, but this is also the best choice Shōji can make in the current situation. Unless he is really willing to use Mangekyō Sharingan and Jiraiya to fight without a bottom line, otherwise he can only sit back and watch Konoha Ninja unfold steadily at his own pace.
Of course, Jiraiya could see that Shōji and Akatsuchi did not believe in themselves at all. They were still completely vigilant in preparing for battle. Jiraiya also smiled casually and did not take it seriously. In terms of mentality and self-esteem, Jiraiya was truly worthy of being called a hero.
They faced each other for more than ten minutes.
Just when Shōji was about to doubt himself further.
"Then, let's get here first today!"
Jiraiya, who had already received the message, smiled slightly at Shōji and Akatsuchi in the opposite position.
"Whoosh!"
Soon after.
He also has a straight body shape.
It flashed straight towards the rear position.
Only Shōji and Akatsuchi were left, each looking at Jiraiya's retreating figure with varying degrees of confusion.
ah? Is this really how it goes?
Akatsuchi Let's not talk about it for now.
Shōji is really confused at this moment. Is what this Konoha hero said true? Mount Wuyuan Base just gave it up?
Until the figure of Jiraiya disappeared, and then it was clear that a large number of Konoha Ninja had already gradually disappeared, Shōji still seemed a little unresponsive. Although according to the character description of Jiraiya in Original Work, this hero is a person who does what he says, and there will be some shortcomings, but There is no shame in the righteousness, including Naruto's bad incident. Because Original Work did not describe it in detail, it is more likely to be attributed to Jiraiya's excessive trust in his teacher Hokage, and the fact that he only returned to the village less than a few times in those eleven or twelve years, which made Naruto's childhood so painful.
Otherwise, according to the portrayal of Jiraiya's character in Original Work, no matter how you look at it, it is impossible for him to be the kind of person who allows Naruto to live a lonely childhood even though he knows the truth. You must know that Minato is Jiraiya regards as his father. Naruto's name is taken from the protagonist of Jiraiya's novel. If Jiraiya could completely ignore Naruto's childhood life, then Jiraiya would be really terrible!
Judging from the many performances of Jiraiya in Original Work.
Jiraiya is obviously not such a bad and cold person.
This is a heroic figure with both righteousness and warmth.
This is also the reason why Shōji fell in love with the character Jiraiya when he saw Hokage Original Work in his previous life. It was really because of the critical reaction on the battlefield that Shōji took the highest level of vigilance and alertness.
Now I see that this hero really does what he says.
"It seems that something unexpected happened to Konoha's side, otherwise Mount Wuyuan Base would not have been given up so easily. But this is fine. We can take advantage of the situation to occupy Mount Wuyuan Base first. The dominance of the war can be considered to have initially fallen into our hands! Just pay attention to the retreat of Konoha Ninja!"
Shōji turned to look at Akatsuchi and said.
It didn't matter that he didn't understand the situation for a while. Anyway, the fact that the Konoha garrison retreated was already in front of him, although the Mount Wuyuan Base also destroyed almost all the garrison facilities as much as possible with the Konoha Ninja's retreat.
It is impossible to completely take over the Northern Fortress like last year's rock and sand war, but we can expel the Konoha defense force from here and completely burn the war into the Land of Fire territory. This is already a great victory.
In the following developments, their Iwagakure side has already occupied a certain degree of dominance, and they already have the advantage in the game.
"Yeah."
Akatsuchi also nodded with a steady look.
The two of them immediately joined forces and temporarily stationed themselves in the remaining Mount Wuyuan Base, and then used this as a basis to rebuild their Iwagakure Ninja defense line.
I just entered Mount Wuyuan Base.
Not long after commanding his subordinates Iwagakure Ninja to start rebuilding some infrastructure, the scattered investigators brought back the main force of Kitsuchi and arrived in an area less than twenty miles away from Mount Wuyuan Base.
The moment I got the news.
Shōji and Akatsuchi suddenly realized this.
"It turns out that it is because of this that the Konoha hero took the initiative to give in when the situation was still acceptable."
Our own reinforcements will arrive soon, but the reinforcements from the opposite side will take two or three hours. The time difference is enough to make the remaining Konoha Ninja army die several times, including Jiraiya. Once they fall into Shōji, Kitsuchi, Akatsuchi, and the four Han people were under siege, and then there were thousands of Iwagakure Ninja troops on the third floor and the third floor outside.
Even something as strong as Jiraiya has to be folded here.
Even if you enter Sage Mode, it will be the same.
How can Shōji, Kitsuchi, Han, and Akatsuchi be vegetarians?
Therefore, Jiraiya's choice was the most reasonable. They must have learned this part of the information in advance before arriving, so they were so decisive. However, Shōji did not have any regrets. Even if time went back, they learned the reinforcement information of their own team in advance.
Shōji will also not take the initiative to intercept the evacuation of Konoha's troops.
Again, the deterrence of Jiraiya is too strong. Kitsuchi, Han's reinforcements will still take twenty to thirty minutes to arrive. If I take action forcefully, I don't know who will be unlucky!
And looking at the overall situation, this place is definitely not suitable for a real fight with Konoha in a deathmatch mode. Although Konoha is going to be hurt, you still have to pay attention to controlling the measurement inside, and you can't really let Kumo Ninja sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers.
The three of them are now in a relatively subtle situation. Although Konoha is the most dangerous, the three families are all in a relationship that affects the whole body. Although I don't think that Third Hokage has such courage, it is really hard to say that war is a thing, if the two families get involved here.
It doesn't matter who wins or loses.
Kumo Ninja, who is watching the show from the sidelines, will definitely become the biggest winner. Konoha doesn't want to see this, and Iwagakure Ninja also doesn't want to see this unfold.
The competition has just begun.
The main force of Iwagakure Ninja has reunited.
This was originally the Mount Wuyuan Base where Land of Fire and Konoha Ninja were stationed. It was on this day that nearly five thousand Iwagakure Ninja troops were officially stationed. This was the first time since the establishment of Konohagakure that the ninja legions of other countries had entered the Land of Fire territory on such a large scale.
Mount Wuyuan Base is not an important defensive area, but the superficial significance of being occupied here far exceeds its actual value. It is foreseeable that when this news spreads throughout Land of Fire and even When Shinobi World is spread, it will have such a drastic impact, especially Land of Fire itself. From daimyo to nobles to ordinary civilians, they will start to worry about their own safety. After people have lived in their comfort zone for more than fifty years.
Once this comfort zone is broken, the chain reaction will be very scary.
This is also the biggest reason why Shikaku's previous plan, even if he wanted to create a 'big defeat', must stop at Mount Wuyuan. As Konoha Ninja, he must take into account factors at the national level.
However, the small gap in his plan that was not even a loophole made his plan at least half a failure. The failure of Mount Wuyuan Base was bound to make Shikaku readjust his plan in the future.
Kitsuchi, who had just arrived at Mount Wuyuan Base, also received further accurate information from Shōji and Akatsuchi. When he heard that Jiraiya, who had not been seen for several years, actually rushed to the frontline battlefield.
A hint of surprise appeared on Kitsuchi's honest face. "Did that Konoha hero actually appear on the battlefield so quickly? It seems that Konoha's side has also made some preparations in advance!"
"Yes, so, Kitsuchi, I think we need to readjust our strategy!"
Shōji nodded slightly, and then said with a solemn look.
The weight of a single Jiraiya or six or seven thousand Konoha Ninja legions is not enough for Shōji to take seriously. After all, the number of ninjas dispatched this time is as high as five thousand, but the combined power of the two requires Shōji to treat it with caution.
Not to mention that Nara Shikaku, who is known as the person with the highest IQ in Original Work, also appears above Western Front. Shōji's current strength is as strong as his own. There is still a long way to go before the ancestors can reach the level of ten guilds. The existence of Nara Shikaku and Shōji cannot be ignored. A person who is good at planning can exert more power of his own legion to a great extent!
If they are not careful, their Iwagakure side may suffer a huge defeat.
Five thousand people, this already accounts for a full third of Iwagakure's strength. Once they are all handed over here, Iwagakure will definitely be exhausted.
Konoha, Kumogakure!
Those in high positions must think everything through.
"Shōji-kun, what do you mean?"
Kitsuchi looked at Shōji with a sophisticated look and asked.
"What I mean is, it's time for Kumogakure to make a move. As we, who had 'Alliance Treaty' each other before the war, and we Iwagakure have shown sincerity, we should also remind Kumogakure to fulfill our obligations, otherwise the meaning of 'Alliance Treaty' will be gone!"
Shōji said with a very solemn tone, and even further emphasized the tone on top of the two words 'Alliance Treaty'.
Although I don't want to say this, if Kumogakure really doesn't plan to take action, they Iwagakure may really need to stop here, or even Mount Wuyuan Base need to give in. The reason is very simple. This is Land of Fire's territory, and Mount Wuyuan Base is not really important to the point where Iwagakure must defend it.
Iwagakure has no interest in fighting Konoha just for such a low-value area. He can swallow a whole Land of Grass and bring it into the scope of power coverage. Iwagakure's military operation this time is not considered a loss.
Therefore, whether to further carry out the next military action depends on the will of the Kumogakure side. Of course, before making a real decision, we should be tougher where we should be tough, and we must not let the Konoha side take any advantage. This is true in appearance, and the same is true in appearance!
"Well, I understand what you mean, Shōji. Now we really need Kumogakure to exert our efforts. All the pressure must not be borne by our Iwagakure side!"
The previous attacks were forced by the Konoha side. Konoha agreed to Kumo Ninja's request, while firmly rejecting their Iwagakure Ninja request, and also dispatched reinforcements in real time to support them. They Iwagakure Ninja gives up here, it will only become a laughing stock above Shinobi World. Therefore, no matter what the final result is, at that moment, regardless of the original plan to include Land of Grass within its own sphere of influence, it is still necessary to fight for this!
Now, with our strategic goals having been initially achieved, it is time to be more conservative.
Face has been saved (I took the initiative and defeated the enemy once.)
There is also a lizi (referring to taking down the entire Land of Grass and infiltrating into the territory of Land of Fire)
At this point, Iwagakure has initially gained the initiative. It can gain both advantages and disadvantages. It is necessary to force Kumogakure to take a side!
There is definitely no good thing in this world that is all sweetness and requires no responsibility at all!
Akatsuchi also nodded heavily on the side, but Han still looked calm. Anyway, the order he received was to obey Kitsuchi's arrangements, appear on stage when necessary, and play his role. He had no need or interest in taking care of other things.
"The contact with Kumo Ninja is left to me. I will communicate with Lord Tsuchikage in advance, Akatsuchi, you are responsible for connecting with Arai, Lord Tsuchikage has arranged for a group of backup troops and supplies to arrive. You and Arai must ensure the safety of our logistics routes and the regional passages on both sides. At this critical moment, we must not let go of any valid information!"
The frontline troops are pressing forward, but some forces must be rearranged in the rear. Although Iwagakure needs to take care of Sunagakure from Zhengnan and Kumogakure from Zhengdong, one of them was disabled just last year. Southern Fortress also fell into the hands of his own Ninja Village, and the defensive pressure was greatly reduced. The same was true for the other one. Chen Chongbing was at Land of Hot Springs. Facing the border area around Land of Earth, he did not deploy much force.
Therefore, Third Tsuchikage Onoki can easily distribute the troops in his ninja village.
In addition to stationing a certain degree of garrison force on both sides of the border and leaving some necessary mobile reserves, Ōnoki can also dispatch at least four to five thousand people to the southeastern front line, but the current situation does not really require sending so many people.
Follow the established plan.
Ōnoki also dispatched more than a thousand people to move back into Land of Grass as a backup force. Even if the front line decided to retreat, there is absolutely no reason for Land of Grass to spit out the fat that has been swallowed by its own Ninja Village!
Even if there is no frontline demand, it is necessary to send additional forces to strengthen control.
With the family's center of gravity shifting forward, Kitsuchi is still a little worried that Arai cannot control it alone. Akatsuchi is the most suitable person to go to help. This is also to prevent The Konoha side is so ambitious that they even reached an ulterior secret with Kumogakure, intending to devour the legions that Iwagakure sent to the front line in one go, and further strengthened their own retreat channels.
"Well, don't worry, brother Kitsuchi!"
Akatsuchi also understands the importance of this task. In the previous war, they Iwagakure Ninja had already suffered a similar big loss. No matter what this time, they must stabilize their own rear and absolutely not allow Konoha to find any opportunities to take advantage of.
"The frontline reconnaissance and further testing will be left to you, Shōji. If the intelligence is correct, Konoha's reinforcements should be arriving soon. Either tonight or tomorrow morning, a corresponding exploratory attack will be launched. You can make your own judgment based on the situation, unless the opposite army is pressing in. Do you understand?"
It is impossible for more than five thousand Iwagakure Ninja to be squeezed into one Mount Wuyuan Base, not to mention that this stronghold cannot accommodate so many ninjas. Even if it could, if they were just concentrated together and the surrounding area was released, it would give others the opportunity to easily surround themselves.
That's a fool's decision!
Set the base camp in Mount Wuyuan Base, and then use it as a ladder to spread out the two wings. This is the most reasonable formation!
The meaning of Kitsuchi is to let Shōji lead a part of Iwagakure Ninja to press forward and go deeper into Land of Fire to build a defense line whose main responsibility is investigation. In the past ninja wars, there were really few large-scale confrontations between ninja legions. The two sides often pulled apart and then continued to collide and fight in a certain area on a small scale.
The battle of ninjas is not a war between ordinary soldiers!
"Yes, I understand, Kitsuchi, please don't worry!"
Shōji also straightened his body and responded loudly.
"Han Sang, I would like to ask you to be vigilant at all times during this period of time. It is very likely that you will need to take action!"
After Shōji finished speaking, Kitsuchi also turned to look at Han on the other side and said in a deep voice.
Jiraiya!
One of Konoha Sannin.
He is recognized as the strongest Kage Level above Shinobi World.
Even though Kitsuchi has not personally fought against Jiraiya, the reputation of Legendary Sannin is all forged with blood. Although Jiraiya in Original Work does have a very cheerful and heroic appearance, as a person who became famous as Shinobi World from Second Shinobi World War, the number of ninjas from all over the world who have died at the hands of Jiraiya has exceeded four figures!
This Konoha hero who is nearly forty years old is truly the pinnacle figure of Shinobi World.
He is a person that even Tsuchikage's father in his family praises him highly.
Kitsuchi will naturally not be careless or lax, and he will not care about the so-called face issues. As long as it is really needed in the subsequent war, Kitsuchi will definitely not mind that he, Shōji, and Han will join forces to besiege this Konoha hero.
Talking about the so-called self-esteem of the strong in war is a joke!
There is always only one truth in war, and that is victory!
"Yeah!"
As Five-Tails Jinchuriki, who had experienced Second Shinobi World War in his childhood, naturally understood the power of Jiraiya, and could also understand the meaning of the words of his son Tsuchikage. Han did not have any resistance, and also nodded heavily, Responded.
Also revise the tactical strategy.
When Kitsuchi, Shōji and others felt the pressure and took the initiative to slow down their own pace and re-allocate their own front lines, on the other side, Jiraiya, who was covering the retreat of the frontline troops, was also halfway up and faced the reinforcements led by Shikaku.
It can be said that almost at the moment when Shikaku received the information from the frontline investigators, Shikaku was 100% sure that his Mount Wuyuan Base must have been lost. Although he was shocked by the actions of Iwagakure, Shikaku did not prepare for the worst in advance, so he immediately changed his strategy.
Immediately issued an order to stop his reinforcements on the spot. With Mount Wuyuan Base already lost, he had to find a suitable place to build a new line of defense. Not only must it be able to block the pace of Iwagakure Ninja's army going south as much as possible, but he must also ensure that he would not further irritate the nerves of some people in his own country and in the village.