After hearing the words of Akatsuchi.
The one named Kusarin, Iwagakure Ninja, also nodded fiercely.
"Of course there is no problem, Akatsuchi-san!"
Logically speaking, after learning that Two-Tailed Jinchuriki is suspected of being in Kumo Ninja's team, what Akatsuchi should do most is to retreat to a safe area, gather more reinforcements, and then station and enter. In the defensive posture, wait until a large number of main reinforcements arrive, or there are strong enough core combat personnel, such as Shōji, Kitsuchi, Rōshi, Han and others, before launching an attack!
After all, Tailed Beast is not something that ordinary people can compare to.
Hundreds of ninjas, unless each of these people are at the level of Chunin and above, and they must have the assistance of a group of powerful Sealing Squad, can they possibly block the progress of Tailed Beast, but it is obvious that there are reinforcements led by Akatsuchi.
Most of them are just Genin.
If such a team is pulled over, it is very likely that it will be easily defeated directly by others.
But the reason why Akatsuchi still decided to do this is that he had to further confirm the intelligence of Kumo Ninja's troops. Even if he had to pay a heavy price including his own life, this was what he had to do!
And after Land of Grass was merged into Land of Earth.
The location of the original Kusagakure.
It has also become the core area of Land of Earth.
Once this place is completely occupied by Kumo Ninja, it can easily threaten the hinterland of Land of Earth.
One step forward is Kannabi Bridge!
If this area falls completely under the control of Kumo Ninja.
There will be serious problems along the entire southeastern defense line. This is what Akatsuchi wants to avoid the most!
"Well, then!"
And that's when Akatsuchi was about to take action.
"Please wait a moment, Akatsuchi-san!"
On the other side.
Suddenly, a clear voice fell.
Then three figures suddenly appeared!
When he heard those words, Akatsuchi's heart tightened at first, but then he realized that this was a familiar figure. The next second he saw the faces of the three figures, Akatsuchi's expression also completely relaxed.
"Itachi, Kurotsuchi, Deidara, why are you three here!?"
Then, with a hint of nervousness, he looked at the three still slightly short figures that appeared in front of him and said with a worried tone.
Although he is short in stature.
But it has been three years since the Shōji's Squad trio graduated from the Ninja Academy, and they are already experienced ninjas.
A year and a half ago, there were three people who each had the strength of Elite Chūnin. After going through this period of hard work.
It has also ushered in rapid growth.
Although the three of them are still just Chunin, their respective strengths have already reached the Jōnin level!
Including the youngest Kurotsuchi.
Under the guidance of Shōji, Ōnoki, and Kitsuchi, Earth Release's achievements can be regarded as among the group of people with the strongest ranking of Iwagakure.
Compared with Akatsuchi, it is slightly inferior.
Maybe the overall level cannot be said to be Jōnin, but he is definitely a Special Jōnin, and he has the qualifications to compete with ordinary Jōnin!
Itachi and Deidara are more talented.
One person developed Sharingan, and one person developed Clay Explosion Release!
In the past year and a half, the growth curve has been even more exaggerated than that of Kurotsuchi, especially Itachi, who was almost 11 years old. Under the special guidance of Shōji, Shisui, and his own father, Sharingan has already reached the Three-Tomoe level!
The comprehensive level in all aspects has also been further improved.
It is a proper Elite Jōnin level!
Compared with the previous Shisui.
The talent shown by Itachi is not to be underestimated, that is, the number of tasks is not enough, otherwise the three of them would be qualified to be promoted to Jōnin. Akatsuchi may not be able to really gain an advantage against the three of them, especially Itachi and Deidara. He himself knows it well, but it is just a subconscious reaction.
I am very worried about the safety of the three people.
You must know that the identities of these three people are very special!
"Hehe, didn't I just finish my mission with Itachi-san and Deidara? Then I saw our village's special request for help signal, so after thinking about it together, we came here together!"
Before Itachi could speak first.
Kurotsuchi on the left is Responded with a smile.
"We have learned about the general situation just now. Akatsuchi-san, I think it may be a better choice to stay here and rebuild a line of defense at this stage than to counterattack."
Itachi looked at Akatsuchi in the opposite position with a very serious expression and said softly.
"Itachi, I don't know that this is indeed the best choice, but the opponent is obviously well prepared this time. Kumogakure has used Two-Tailed Jinchuriki. This is only what we can detect. Are there more back-ups behind it? We have no way of knowing. Considering the overall situation and the overall interests, some price should be paid here!"
Akatsuchi will not underestimate Itachi or even ignore his suggestions because of his youth. Not to mention that in the past two years without the leadership of Shōji, Itachi, as the temporary captain, has led Squad One to perform tasks with high efficiency and quality. Akatsuchi has also heard about it. The level and strength displayed by him now are infinitely close to his own.
What's more, Akatsuchi also understood that what Itachi said was indeed very reasonable.
Stand still and wait for help.
It is indeed the best choice for his reinforcements!
"No, Akatsuchi-san, I don't mean that we just choose to defend blindly, but we have to make two choices. One is to stabilize the current situation, which is something Akatsuchi-san can do. The other is about the collection of intelligence. Let us do this. We will definitely bring back more accurate intelligence!"
Itachi shook his head slightly at first, and then said this in a very confident tone.
Even though Itachi is only less than eleven years old, he is just as precocious as in Original Work. In this life, under the deliberate guidance and teachings of Shōji, his personal strength aside, his mind and capacity have far surpassed that of most people!
From the information I just learned.
Itachi can be 100% sure that apart from getting rid of the remnants of Kusagakure, the number of Kumo Ninja who invaded the core area is at most about two hundred people. Although such a force is not weak, it is definitely not something worth being particularly afraid of.
The only thing you need to be wary of is Kumo Ninja, who is highly suspicious of Two-Tailed Jinchuriki, and whether Kumogakure has any follow-up methods.
After all, the name of Dodai's Raikage staff officer also has a high reputation in the entire Shinobi World.
And it's also because of this.
Itachi objected to letting Akatsuchi lead the troops to launch a counterattack. Although the more accurate the intelligence, the more it could provide considerable assistance to the overall situation, the price to be paid was too high, and Akatsuchi himself might even die there.
From Itachi's perspective, the best option was to sneak in as a small team to investigate for information.
"No! It's too dangerous for you to do this. You can easily die if you're not careful. Lord Tsuchikage, Shōji-san will never allow you to do this here. I will never allow you to carry out such a mission. Follow the order. The three of you will act as bodyguards. Cover the retreat of the wounded to the camp at Kannabi Bridge. I have already sent a message to the nearest Iwatetsu Sang. Iwatetsu Sang will arrive with reinforcements in one day at most. You can meet up with Iwatetsu Sang there!"
Hear Itachi's words.
Akatsuchi As if his tail was stepped on, his expression suddenly changed, and he immediately shook his head and rejected Itachi's proposal without even thinking about it.
He was not willing to let Itachi, Deidara, and especially Kurotsuchi carry out such a dangerous mission.
"Akatsuchi-san! Are you looking down on us!?"
Akatsuchi still treated the three little ones as children.
Instantly pissed off Kurotsuchi.
Although it is true that in terms of age, height and other aspects, the three of them are just proper children.
But Kurotsuchi doesn't think so!
In the three years since graduation, my strength has improved by leaps and bounds. Although I am still just a Chunin, in terms of strength.
He is already qualified to advance to Jōnin, and he is capable of competing with his father, but he is still treated like a child.
Iwagakure, the little princess, expressed her dissatisfaction.
The aloof young lady on the side - Deidara children's shoes also raised his brows and said in a rare voice, "Akatsuchi-san, even if you are now, you may not be able to win against us. Well, my art has reached the highest level!"
For little ones.
The most 'angry' thing is often that others treat them as children. Although Kurotsuchi and Deidara have indeed grown a lot in the past three years, their age is still here after all.
One is only eight and a half years old, and the other is only nine and a half years old.
It's really unrealistic to expect how mature the two of them will be.
Not everyone is a ferret!
And even Itachi, Original Work was not fooled to death by Konoha High Command when he was eleven or twelve years old.
After all, mind and thinking are one of the few things that really need time to accumulate and grow!
No matter how talented you are, you can achieve rapid growth in strength in a short period of time, but in this regard, you really need the guidance and teachings of others, and most importantly, experiencing more things before you can truly grow up.
Fortunately, there is Itachi in their team, and under the guidance of Shōji, the Itachi in this life is indeed more mature and rational than the one in Original Work.
It perfectly made up for the shortcomings of Kurotsuchi and Deidara in this team. Although these two little ones usually looked bluffing and pretending to be cold, in fact, as long as Itachi gave orders, they would still obey obediently.
It's like the present moment.
"Okay, Akatsuchi-san is also worried about us, you two should pay attention to your tone!"
After Itachi frowned and scolded slightly.
Kurotsuchi's little mouth narrowed and he snorted softly.
Deidara raised his eyebrows and tilted his little head to the other side.
"Akatsuchi-san, your worries are not unreasonable, but please believe us. In front of my eyes and with the help of Deidara's clay creatures, as long as we don't do too dangerous intrusions, there won't be too much risk. This is also the current situation. According to the best judgment, this is fighting for the benefit of the village. Even if Lord Tsuchikage or Shōji is here, I believe they will not stop us, because we are also Iwagakure Ninja, and this is our responsibility!"
Itachi looked calmly at Akatsuchi in the opposite position.
'Buzz! '
Accompanied by a slight Chakra fluctuation.
The scarlet color instantly appeared in the pupils that were originally black and white. The moment the three-point black ink-like Tomoe slowly appeared, there was a feeling that seemed to be breathtaking!
Kurotsuchi Not bad.
Deidara Whenever I saw Three-Tomoe Sharingan in Itachi's pupils from the side, there was also a trace of extreme intoxication in the depths of my own pupils.
Akatsuchi, who was on the opposite side, was looking at Itachi.
Akatsuchi looked startled at first, then showed a wry smile, shook his head slightly and said, "No wonder Shōji has been praising you as the most outstanding person in the next generation of the Uchiha Clan, and your future achievements will not be inferior to him!"
"Haha, this is Shōji-san's award. Compared with Shōji-san, I'm still far behind. And Akatsuchi-san, do you think?"
Itachi first bowed slightly in greeting as usual and said humbly.
Then it was the arm under Wei Wei's finger.
"What!?"
Akatsuchi was stunned for a moment, and then seemed to feel something.
That's when he suddenly turned sideways.
A small spider, as transparent and white as jade, appeared under the soles of his feet.
At the moment of seeing this scene.
Akatsuchi's pupils suddenly shrank.
when!? There was such a little thing approaching him without even noticing it!?
Even though I was a little distracted just now, I wasn't fully focused.
But there is such a result.
It was enough to surprise Akatsuchi.
Akatsuchi was stunned for the first time, but in the next second he immediately recognized that this should be one of Deidara's clay creatures. Thinking of Deidara's special Explosion Release, he was being quietly approached by someone else's clay creature.
Akatsuchi's expressions have become a little more exciting.
Then he faced the smug expression of Deidara on the left.
Akatsuchi couldn't help but shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Okay, I admit that I shouldn't underestimate you. You are right, Itachi, you are already a qualified, no, it should be said to be a good enough Iwagakure Ninja. I will not stop you anymore. You are indeed qualified and capable to fight for the village, but you must pay attention to be careful in everything. Although intelligence is very important, you must also ensure your own safety, do you understand!?"
This is the best strategy.
In addition, Itachi, Deidara, and Kurotsuchi have already demonstrated their ability to carry out this task!
Akatsuchi What reason do you have to stop the three little ones?
After all, the young eagle has to go through wind and rain before it can truly grow into an eagle soaring above the nine heavens.
At this moment, Akatsuchi truly realized that the three little ninjas in front of him, even though they were still very immature, were already good enough and outstanding ninjas. He could no longer look at the three of them with the same eyes as before.
As soon as I heard Akatsuchi's words.
Kurotsuchi and Deidara came with a very happy expression. Children are like this. Once they are recognized, their emotions will naturally rise.
Only Itachi remained calm and responded very calmly, "Yes, Akatsuchi-san, please don't worry!"
He was also seeing this attitude of Itachi.
Akatsuchi is completely relieved.
If there is Itachi in this team, there is indeed no need to worry too much, and with the current strength of the three of them, as long as they are not really caught in a tight siege, they generally will not encounter too much danger.
Compared with the year I just graduated.
Itachi has been in Shinobi World for three full years, but he knows very well what such a Kumo Ninja special force means!
And this is only something that can be detected by one's own side.
What lies behind remains unknown.
And this is what they are going to investigate!
"Then, let's go! Deidara, Kurotsuchi!"
Itachi first bowed slightly to Akatsuchi.
His eyes also shifted to Kurotsuchi and Deidara on the side.
"Yes, Itachi-san!"
"Hmph!"
The two of them also responded in their own style.
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh"
Soon after.
Each of them also dodged and left quickly.
After Akatsuchi looked at the direction where the three people left, and took a deep breath, he also summoned several important Jōnin subordinates in his team, including Kusarin, and changed the order to let most Iwagakure Ninja station on the spot, rebuild the defense line, and then continue to contact the rear.
He led more than a dozen elites in the direction opposite but parallel to Itachi's group. Although he trusted the three Itachis, Akatsuchi could not let the three of them do such a dangerous mission after all!
He wants to use himself as the biggest bait to attract the attention of those Kusa Ninja and Kumo Ninja people.
As for the leadership of the troops.
Just defending on the spot.
There won't be any big problems. With this arrangement, I can not only prevent Itachi and the others from having problems, but also provide timely support if Kusa Ninja or Kumo Ninja really have the intention to advance immediately.
You can also be on the front line!
Even though Akatsuchi is very clear that with his current strength, he is definitely no match for Two-Tailed Jinchuriki, but even if he can delay it for just a little while, Akatsuchi will not hesitate!
Although Akatsuchi is not a very smart person.
But at this moment, he had a strong premonition in his heart that Kumo Ninja's invasion this time, and that he came to assist Kusa Ninja, must have a huge conspiracy, and he would definitely not let Kumo Ninja's intention come true!
Strong support must also be supported until Kitsuchi or Shōji comes to support.
This is also the decision of Akatsuchi!
It must be said that even honest people do have moments of inspiration.
Akatsuchi can vaguely guess Kumo Ninja's goal.
Ōnoki and Shōji who are far away in Iwagakure can accurately determine that Kumo Ninja's invasion this time has ulterior motives!
It can be said that the moment the message was received.
This one is old and one is young.
A current Tsuchikage and a future Tsuchikage made a joint judgment.
The time is also slightly pushed forward to before Kumo Ninja and Kusa Ninja will launch an attack on Iwagakure Ninja in the original Kusagakure!
Iwagakure, Tsuchikage Building.
"Humph, Kusa Ninja and Kumo Ninja? It seems that Fourth Raikage can't bear it any longer? Ever since the friction started half a year ago, I expected that such a day would come, but I didn't expect that we would have to pinch this right before the New Year. You really can choose the time!"
Ōnoki looked at the information that was urgently relayed back to the village through his Anbu members. He frowned and said this with a cold snort.
At this moment, in this office, apart from Ōnoki, only Shōji exists. Kitsuchi was sent to the eastern front line by Ōnoki in the early days, because the frequency and intensity of Kumo Ninja's provocations there have recently become higher.
A heavyweight is needed to take charge.
Although Rōshi's qualifications and strength are sufficient, after all, as Tailed Beast Jinchuriki, his temper was not that good in his early years, and his relationship with most Iwagakure Ninja was not good. There is no problem in letting Rōshi lead a small group of elite troops, but it is still somewhat reluctant to command the overall situation.
So we can only send Kitsuchi there.
And why not Shōji.
The reason is also very simple.
Ōnoki has decided to let Shōji step down from his position as Tsuchikage after the New Year, and let Shōji officially succeed him.
With the daimyo, communication was almost complete as early as last year, and there were no problems within the village. It should be said that as early as the moment Shōji led Iwagakure to defeat Sunagakure and captured Northern Fortress, some people had such a premonition.
Now it can be said that it is a matter of course.
Inside Uchiha.
The moment I learned the news.
It can be said that the whole clan is excited, especially Fugaku, Elder Genran, Elder Chie, Elder Sōgen and others.
In their lifetime, they can see a 'shadow' appear in their family!
This is the most worthy of celebration.
Although it is not Hokage, Tsuchikage is the same!
Therefore, in the past month, the village has been busy with issues related to the succession ceremony!
Shōji must not leave the village easily at this juncture. With Kitsuchi stationed on the eastern front, there is usually no problem at all, but I didn't expect that Kumo Ninja would actually come up with an original idea and cooperate with Kusa Ninja to launch a surprise attack in the territory of the original Land of Grass.
This is really beyond the expectations of the Iwagakure party headed by Ōnoki.
Even Shōji was a little surprised.
"I think this is a sign that Fourth Raikage hasn't completely made up his mind yet, Lord Third."
Shōji smiled slightly and said softly.
Compared to a year and a half ago.
Shōji is now nearly 20 years old, and his face is more mature.
The most important thing is to go through this period of precipitation.
Shōji's whole temperament has become restrained and no longer as sharp as before, but this posture can actually show that Shōji is much more terrifying now than before.
This means that Shōji can already control his power very smoothly.
It can be said that except for his completely different personality, in other aspects he is really close to his Ancestor Madara.
Ōnoki has lamented in his heart more than once.
See the current Shōji.
It's like seeing the Uchiha Madara of the past.