At daybreak, Konoha's ninja forces began mobilizing. When they assembled, the sheer scale of the ninja army left the genin who had never seen such a sight utterly stunned.
After a night of rest and adjustment, many had returned to their peak condition. The aura they gave off made the genin swallow nervously. Some even spotted their own teachers among them, yet when words reached their lips, they did not know what to say.
Hatake Sakumo was not leading from the front. As the overall commander, personally entering a battle of this scale was highly unwise. Thus, Uchiha Yū served as the main combatant, surrounded by a group of jonin like a sharp sword capable of piercing straight into the enemy's heart.
A man dressed in red followed closely at Uchiha Yū's side. Though he was not from Konoha, he could still sense the fervent admiration surrounding them—the respect for a powerful warrior, as well as for his undefeated record!
"Uchiha Yū is truly a born leader."
Suppressing his surprise, Rōshi understood the significance of this mission. He had to bring out his full strength to hold back an opponent who had completely transformed into a Tailed Beast.
"All ninja, follow my lead! We're heading to the front lines!"
With the mobilization order given, everyone advanced toward the same objective. This was a rare large-scale battle. There would be no more guerrilla tactics, no more relying on traps to wear the enemy down.
At this stage, it came down to brute force. Whoever had more men, greater strength, and killed more enemies would win the war!
As for the genin left behind in the camp, Genma Shiranui stared at the grand scene in shock. He stiffly turned to look at Anko, his heart filled with emotion.
"This is the kind