Night had completely enveloped the Hidden Leaf Camp, and the daytime clamor had settled into the oppressive silence before battle.
Hyuga Tianyi sat cross-legged inside his tent. It was now 22:00.
The familiar pale-blue communication space unfolded.
"Commander Tian, the situation is urgent." Tianyi got straight to the point, his tone tense.
"I just received orders and urgent intelligence. Hatake Sakumo killed Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law.
As a result, the Land of Wind has declared all-out war. I will be urgently dispatched with the reinforcements to the Land of Wind.
I will most likely be entering the front-line combat roster afterward.
Moreover, this battle will take place in the desert, an environment that severely counters my current combat system, which relies mainly on Water Release.
Water Release's power will drop sharply in arid conditions, while its chakra consumption will rise drastically.
More importantly, I will be facing the elite puppet master forces under Chiyo's command."
He paused slightly.
"Puppet masters use chakra threads to control puppets, while their true bodies are often hidden at a distance or inside the puppets.
My Byakugan can see through a puppet's joints and weaknesses.
But I currently lack effective long-range attack methods.
Once I am entangled by multiple puppets or ninjutsu used in conjunction with poison, I will be placed at an extreme disadvantage.
I need the nation's advice and support to make up for this weakness and gain an advantage in desert combat and against puppets."
Upon hearing this, Commander Tian turned his gaze toward an officer beside him whose epaulets bore a field-grade rank.
"Team Leader Li, what is your Tactical Equipment Group's assessment of the battlefield conditions and tactical shortcomings described by Comrade Tianyi?"
Team Leader Li stepped forward, his voice calm and firm.
"Comrade Fang Tianyi, the desert battlefield has