Although he said he didn't take this war seriously, Aoba was still very energetic when it came to the battlefield.
In fact, he could probably guess what method Black Zetsu would use. That was the trump card in Black Zetsu's hand. Aoba was extremely afraid of this, but at the same time he was also somewhat looking forward to it, even excited.
Grass Ninja where the first battle broke out.
After Aoba issued the order, everyone at Grass Ninja was ready to directly betray Konoha and go to Iwagakure. However, Land of Grass internally could not let go of the operations they had run at Land of Fire over the years.
As the number one subordinates, they have countless interests in Land of Fire. Therefore, after the daimyo gave the order, the ninjas of Kusagakure reluctantly took the lead.
Grass Ninja had quite a few people, and they actually gathered more than three thousand ninjas in a short period of time. As for Iwagakure, Ōnoki was able to withstand the first wave without them.
It's just that there were heavy casualties, and that's why Iwagakure didn't go all out.
Try to control the war within the territory of small countries. This is the law of war between big countries.
The leading ninja of Konoha on this road is Kakashi.
Now Kakashi is actually not weak against Ōnoki. Although Ōnoki's combat power on paper exceeds Kakashi. But the old guy is too old.
He has a lot of problems with his body. He always suffers from back pain, and Taijutsu is basically useless. Once engaged, he must keep flying in the air at all times.
His Dust Release cannot be resisted by conventional means. But Kakashi has Flying Thunder God. Although it is impossible to fight with a continuous flash at close range, it is still easy to dodge Dust Release.
At the same time, Kakashi is wearing a customized version of Chakra Cloak. There is no chakra to worry about. Sharingan unlocks the offensive Kamui.
The current Kakashi's combat power is at its peak. Even if it is exhausted, it can kill Ōnoki.
Aoba led the team along the way with his old rival Cloud Shinobi. Counting all the grievances he had with Cloud Shinobi, it would take three days and three nights to finish them.
Aoba's early name as Wind-Chasing Sword was achieved through the blood of Cloud Shinobi and even Raikage.
As his combat power continued to increase, and his status even increased, Wind-Chasing Sword's name became even louder. However, many ninjas among Konoha Jonin knew that Aoba's strongest skill was not his swordsmanship, but Senjutsu.
Ninja battles are very different from regular battles in the human world. Because of their ultra-high mobility, most terrains have little impact on ninjas.
Therefore, information becomes very important.
In the woods, the figure of Aoba flashed past. Behind him, two Cloud Shinobi slowly fell to the ground.
"This is the third scout team we have encountered. Give me a map."
The accompanying Shirakumo Hayama immediately handed over the map. Aoba marked the locations of the three scout teams on the map.
"Judging from the encounter, their three teams came from the north, northeast, and east.
This means that a team of Cloud Shinobi bypassed Land of Hot Water and entered the territory of Land of Fire from the sea.
Send three Sensory Division to search the eastern coastal area, I want to know their location."
"Understood."
Although there is no Raikage for the time being, Kumogakure's combat power cannot be underestimated. The main reason is that they have Perfect Jinchūriki Killer B. This guy is a real top player. He is also the person Aoba needs to lock down.
Mainly, except for himself, in Aoba's team, it's not that the others can't deal with Killer B, but the casualties are too high.
Therefore, Aoba needs to find out the location of Killer B and directly deal with the opponent. In this battle, Aoba will not hold anything back.
Especially for Jinchūriki, as soon as you see it, you must kill it with all your strength. Delay the time of Tailed Beast's aggregation to buy time.
On the second day after entering Land of Hot Water, the armies of Konoha and Cloud Shinobi locked each other's positions.
The residents of Land of Hot Water are trembling, but there is nothing they can do. This country is a neutral country. Tourism, culture, food, and hot springs are all very well developed. But without the ability to protect themselves, they are like a piece of fat meat that has been sucked by Konoha and Kumogakure all year round.
The war started suddenly, and they tried their best to mediate, but in the end they could not avoid Konoha and Kumogakure starting a war on their own territory.
Moreover, Aoba noticed that Kumogakure deliberately chose the battlefield in Land of Hot Water's city. This city, famous for its hot springs, was currently sandwiched between tens of thousands of ninja troops. Once the war started, the entire city would be reduced to rubble.
This is how Aoba hates Cloud Shinobi. In the original plot, there are not many descriptions of Kumogakure. But it can be seen from the few descriptions that they are warlike, cruel, domineering, and have a strong militaristic style.
Now Aoba has added another one to them. These bastards seem to want to use the lives of Land of Hot Water people to influence Konoha's attack.
Because Konoha has long advertised that it loves peace and wants a face label. Before the war started, Land of Hot Water's envoys directly asked to see Aoba. He hoped that they could stop the war, or withdraw from Land of Hot Water and fight again.
It's very interesting, because it was Land of Lightning who started the war, but Land of Hot Water only dared to make conditions to Konoha. Aoba could even imagine Land of Hot Water making demands to Land of Lightning.
Kumogakure's ninjas might just throw them out or even bury them on the spot.
How do you say that good people have to be pointed at gunpoint?
"Pass my order and hang Land of Hot Water's envoy in the center of the city. Tell the people in the city that we will launch an attack in six hours. By then, everything in the city will be regarded as an enemy."
"But Master Aoba, Land of Hot Water and Land of Fire have always been on good terms, we..."
"But Land of Hot Water has declared neutrality before. In the morning, you have to understand one thing. We are in a state of war now, and there is no so-called neutrality in a war. Land of Hot Water is either on our side, or on Kumogakure's side.
The price of trying to please both ends is to please neither end. It's a pity that they don't understand this truth. Even if they do, it's too late."
As Aoba's deputy, Shirakumo Hayama has followed Aoba for more than a year, and he also understands Aoba's style. He can feel the deep meaning of Master Aoba.
Land of Hot Water, I'm afraid I will never have the chance to understand this truth again.
At this time, Black Zetsu appeared quietly on the edge of the battlefield outside Land of Hot Water. He looked at the opposing army in the distance from a distance. Then he stepped back a distance, and then Hand Seals with both hands.
"Impure World Reincarnation."
A huge coffin appeared, and then a man wearing a retro armor shirt walked out of it.
He stood in the sun, opened his hands, and then felt something was wrong.
"What's going on? Why is it Impure World Reincarnation and not Rinne Rebirth?" Black Zetsu next to him hurriedly stepped forward.
"Sorry, Lord Madara. There is something wrong with the plan. I can only wake you up in advance."