Not as good as Kumogakure's numerous victories on the battlefield, Han's head can be said to be battered by Iwagakure's battlefield.
He stood in the makeshift command post, staring at the map spread out on the table, his brows knitted into a knot.
The map is densely marked with the troop deployments and recent battle records of both sides - all are red arrows, and they are all the locations where Iwagakure was repulsed.
"Damn..."
He cursed in a low voice and slammed his right hand on the table, causing the tea cup to overturn and the tea to spill on the floor.
The adjutant next to him lowered his head and did not dare to express his anger.
Some time ago, he met Konoha, a guy named Jiraiya. This guy was quite familiar, he was one of the disciples of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Second Shinobi World War time, three people fought against one Hanzo the Salamander, but none of them won, and they were severely humiliated.
So from the beginning to the end, Han didn't take these three guys seriously, thinking that the disciples of Sarutobi Hiruzen were nothing more than that.
Because the young ninja named Minato Namikaze massacred Iwagakure on the battlefield some time ago, Han couldn't bear it anymore and led the team himself, preparing to dampen Konoha Ninja's momentum.
As a result, he met the guy Jiraiya, and the two sides started a big battle without hesitation.
Incredibly, he lost.
Lost to that wretched man with white hair.
At first, he still had the upper hand.
Five-Tails's Boil Release chakra exploded with all its strength, steam covering the whole body, speed and power soaring, pressing down on Jiraiya.
The wretched man with white hair was beaten back and forth, and was in a state of disarray.
Han was still sneering in his heart: That's it? Konoha Sannin That's it?
Then, Jiraiya summoned a huge Toad.
Gamabunta. Mount Myoboku's Toad Bunta.
At that moment, Han's expression changed.
He has seen psychic beasts before, and he has also used Summoning Technique. But this is the first time he has seen such a huge psychic beast that can confront Tailed Beast head-on.
Gamabunta sprayed Toad Oil. Han couldn't dodge and was sprayed in the face. Before he could react, Jiraiya had completed the seal--
"Fire Release·Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet!"
At that moment, the whole world turned into a sea of fire.
Han tried his best to protect his body with Boil Release's steam, but he was still burned to pieces.
When he rushed out of the sea of fire, his whole body was smoking, his hair was half burnt, and his skin was covered in blisters.
And that bastard Jiraiya was actually standing on top of Gamabunta's head, looking at him with an expression that didn't deserve a beating.
"Hey, you can't stand it anymore? I haven't warmed up yet."
Han roared angrily and rushed forward again. Boil Release Chakra exploded with all its strength, and the temperature of the steam was so high that even the air was distorted. He wanted to use the strongest attack to tear that white-haired bastard into pieces.
But if there weren't other Iwagakure ninjas behind him, he would have died there.
"Damn it! Are all of them Konoha Sannin so strong?"
Han was a little helpless. Ōnoki asked him to come to this battlefield and prepared to bite off a piece of meat from Konoha. Unexpectedly, the meat was not bitten and they Iwagakure were about to lose.
"I wonder what's going on with them Kumogakure..."
The adjutant spoke cautiously, "Sir, Kumogakure's side... seems to be fighting well."
Han was stunned. "What?"
"Information just received."
The adjutant handed over a secret letter.
"Three thousand people led by Ai and Killer B achieved significant results on the Sunagakure battlefield. Although they retreated in the end because One-Tail Jinchuriki came forward, it is said that Sunagakure suffered heavy casualties, Chiyo was seriously injured, and Pakura was almost killed by Killer B. Kumogakure's side... was almost a complete victory."
Han took the secret message and scanned it quickly.
Then, his face turned even darker.
Kumogakure's three thousand people faced Sunagakure's thousands of people and achieved a complete victory.
He Iwagakure ten thousand people, against Konoha eight thousand people, was beaten back steadily.
This gap...
Han also knew that continuing to fight like this was not an option.
You must take the initiative.
Iwagakure has a numerical advantage but lacks high-end combat power, so it can only start a large-scale war.
"Give me the order." Han suddenly spoke, his voice low.
The adjutant immediately straightened his body. "Yes!"
"Three days later, the entire army will attack."
Han's eyes were fixed on the location of the Konoha coalition forces on the map.
"Mobilize all available troops and start a head-on battle with those bastards Konoha."
The adjutant was stunned.
"Three days later? Sir, the current status of our troops..."
"I know I'm not in good shape."
Han interrupted him.
"But if we continue to waste it like this, our condition will only get worse. Those two guys, Jiraiya and Orochimaru, are just waiting for us to retreat when we run out of energy. They want to force us back to Land of Grass and win without a fight."
He turned around and looked at the adjutant.
"I won't let them get their way."
The adjutant opened his mouth and finally nodded. "Yes!"
"Also." Han continued, "Send someone to Kumogakure's side and inform Uchiha Shaoyu."
"What do you tell him?"
"Tell him that in three days, Iwagakure will launch a general offensive across the board."
A complicated light flashed in Han's eyes.
"Let him take advantage of this opportunity and start a large-scale advance. Konoha is currently fighting on two fronts, and his troops are stretched thin. If we launch a general offensive at the same time, they will not be able to take care of it at all."
The adjutant's eyes lit up. "Your Excellency is wise!"
Han waved his hand and motioned for him to go quickly.
The adjutant turned around and ran out of the headquarters, and the sound of footsteps gradually faded away.
Han was the only one left in the command post.
He sat back on the chair and stared at the direction of Konoha on the map.
Jiraiya, Orochimaru.
This time, I won't lose again.
Even if I risk my life, I still have to bite off a piece of flesh from Konoha.
At this moment, in an inconspicuous corner of the headquarters, a small white snake as thick as a thumb was slowly squirming.
Its entire body is snow-white, and its scales are so delicate that they almost blend into the gaps in the tent.
From the moment Han began to give orders, it stayed there quietly, its triangular head raised slightly, and its slender tongue kept swallowing, catching every syllable in the air.
Han's orders, Han's deployment, Han's every word--
Everything is caught in his eyes and remembered in his heart.
No one noticed it.
The little white snake squirmed slowly, quietly slipped into the gap at the bottom of the tent, and disappeared into the night.
A hundred miles away, Konoha camp.
Orochimaru was sitting cross-legged in his tent with a map spread out in front of him.
His fingers lightly crossed the map, and his fingertips clicked on several key locations on the Iwagakure defense line, with a faint smile on his lips.
The curtain of the tent was opened, and a small white snake slid in silently.
It climbed up Orochimaru's trouser legs and wrapped around his wrist. Its triangular head came to his ear and its slender tongue spoke quickly.
Hiss--hiss--hiss--
Orochimaru Close your eyes and listen quietly.
After a long time, he opened his eyes and the smile on his lips became deeper.
"That's it."