For a moment, the conference room was a clamor of noise, the voices of everyone arguing even louder than before.
Still, overall, those in favor of taking the initiative remained the majority.
There was no other reason. Any ninja with even a little ability preferred, deep down, to hold the initiative, because only then could they perform at their best.
Because of that, the meeting ultimately decided on an active attack.
However, to guard against any mishaps, not everyone would be deployed.
According to the results of the discussion, the stronghold would mobilize two-thirds of its manpower and set out from the south gate, aiming straight for the Mist Ninja coming overland.
The remaining one-third would be split into two groups.
The vast majority of them would stay behind at the stronghold together with the wounded, guarding against a surprise attack from the Mist Ninja.
Another portion of manpower would be drawn out to set off by boat from the sea and harass the Mist Village's fleet, delaying them as much as possible.
These people all had their own specialties. They were either skilled in Water Release ninjutsu or possessed water-attribute Summoning Beasts.
In short, they were all ninja better suited to fighting in sea areas.
Originally, Qian was also supposed to be sent to harass the Mist Village fleet.
However, Sano Nobuhisa wanted a combatant like him, whose strength far surpassed that of a jōnin, to play an even greater role, so he insisted on having him take part in the land operation.
Qian thought it over and agreed.
If they could wipe out this enemy force according to plan, then one could imagine that for the next while, the Mist Ninja would be unable to organize any decent offensive.
That way, he would be able to train in