The Land of Fire was widely recognized as the richest country in the shinobi world and the best place to live. Since ancient times, its neighbors had coveted this fertile land.
And now, the flames of war had finally spread within its borders.
Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure had formed a three-way alliance and invaded this bountiful land. Their combined forces swept in with overwhelming momentum, clearly intent on carving up every last piece of this rich prize.
At Kumogakure's frontline strategic command headquarters, the muscular Raikage sat before a sand table, surrounded by the village's strategists. They were analyzing the current situation and drawing up their next battle plan.
"Lord Raikage, Konoha's resistance has been fiercer than we anticipated. Our advance is much slower than expected."
"The unit putting up the fiercest resistance on the front lines, and the strongest in combat, belongs to the Hyuga Clan."
"Hmph. They certainly aren't afraid to die."
"Fear has nothing to do with it. Even if they're afraid of death, they'll still throw their lives away to protect their precious Main Family."
"However, there's a brat among them named Neji Hyuga whose strength has exceeded our expectations. He's killed quite a few of our best fighters."
Bang!
Raikage A slammed his hand on the table.
"What is there to discuss? If they're going to keep resisting, we'll crush them with overwhelming power! Tomorrow, I'll go with you and smash their defenses myself."
Seeing how firmly the Raikage had made up his mind, the others could hardly say anything more.
They could only set aside the thorny problem of the Hyuga for now and turn their attention to the other fronts.
After all, Lord Raikage had already decided to intervene personally. Unless he ran into Konoha's Hokage, wouldn't victory be assured?
"Lord Raikage, bad