Konoha’s New Third Hokage
Chapter 57

Another Version of the Battle of Kannabi Bridge

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After learning in quick succession that the Land of Water and the Land of Wind had entered the war, Tobirama's good mood soured. Fortunately, the Land of Earth had not changed course and was still willing to form an Alliance with the Land of Fire, while the Land of Wind had not formed an Alliance with any other country and was merely invading on its own. Those two facts kept him from becoming even more pessimistic about their prospects.

Since Tobirama was fighting on the front lines, the Alliance treaty between the two countries was signed by their respective Daimyo, pledging mutual assistance during the war. At the same time, the New Daimyo ordered Tobirama to defeat the Land of Lightning Forces as quickly as possible, reclaim their lost territory, and uphold the nation's dignity.

Tobirama studied the intelligence before him, marking the attack positions of the Lands of Lightning, Water, and Wind on the map as he considered how to counter them. Relying on the Samurai Legion alone was clearly out of the question. If they could truly hold off the enemy, Shinobi Villages would never have become such an important part of a nation's military strength. He would still have to send Konoha ninja.

But the problem was that Konoha Ninja Village had limited manpower at present. All the large forces available for deployment had already come here. Was he supposed to send the Fourth Division, which was responsible for support? Or deploy the Uchiha Clan, who had remained behind in Konoha Ninja Village?

After thinking it over, Tobirama decided neither option was feasible. The village needed forces to protect it, and the Fourth Division's support was essential as well. No one knew whether an unexpected situation might arise on the battlefield. If he sent the Fourth Division

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