The atmosphere inside the Uchiha Clan Head's residence was tense.
Shinichi sat before a broad wooden table, Konoha's latest tactical plans spread out before him. His pen raced across the paper, each stroke seeming to weigh their next move.
The four commanders-Tsunade, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Sakumo Hatake-had quietly gathered around him.
Their expressions were grave, their gazes focused. The battlefield changed in an instant, and every decision bore on Konoha's survival.
Shinichi raised his head and looked over the four of them, his gaze sharp as a blade and filled with resolve. "Tsunade, your strength is already enough to overwhelm the Hidden Mist's elite forces. I want you to destroy their fighting strength and strike straight at the Hidden Mist Village. The Third Mizukage may already be under Madara Uchiha's control. Be especially careful."
Tsunade frowned slightly, her eyes keen. "Understood. Destroying the Hidden Mist's elite forces won't be difficult. But the Third Mizukage certainly deserves attention. Madara Uchiha laid a trap for us in the Land of Demons. This time, I'll have my revenge!"
Shinichi nodded, then turned to Orochimaru. "Orochimaru, you needn't worry either. I believe you can destroy the enemy's key facilities and cripple their logistics. Make sure you deal them a fatal blow in battle, preferably by striking straight at Iwagakure."
A cold smile curled Orochimaru's lips, his voice brimming with confidence. "Don't worry, Brother Shinichi. Once I make my move, the enemy's intelligence network and supply lines will be destroyed in no time."
Shinichi's gaze sharpened as he turned to Jiraiya and Sakumo Hatake. "Jiraiya, Brother Sakumo, although your forces are at a disadvantage for now, the Nine-Tails will join you in battle. Not only will it bolster your strength, it will ensure that you can storm Sunagakure like a thunderbolt and deal the enemy