Yamada took the scroll and unrolled it. His face turned livid as he read.
He gritted his teeth, but ultimately lowered his head.
"Yes!"
Mitokado Homura nodded in satisfaction, walked over to the map, and jabbed a finger hard at the Kumogakure camp's location.
"Tomorrow at dawn, the entire army will attack!"
"The Chinoike Clan will lead the charge and strike the Kumogakure main force head-on. You must crush the enemy in one blow!"
The staff officers in headquarters exchanged looks when they heard Mitokado Homura's arrangements.
Yamada spoke with even greater resignation.
"Lord Mitokado, the weaker side generally places Earth Release ninja in the front ranks, using Earth Release ninjutsu to counter the enemy's charge."
"Besides, Kumogakure has the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. All the more reason for us to defend with Earth Release ninjutsu and avoid massive casualties..."
"So what if they have the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki?"
Mitokado Homura sneered.
"Even that brat Uchiha Xuantou could repel Kumogakure. Why couldn't I?"
"The Chinoike Clan has the Ketsuryūgan. They can control the blood inside people's bodies and detonate Human Bombs within the enemy ranks. That will be enough to cause chaos."
"Once chaos breaks out, our main force can seize the opportunity to sweep in and slaughter them."
He turned to Chinoike Chitose.
"Clan Head Chitose, your clansmen can do that, can't they?"
Chinoike Chitose's face was grim, but he still nodded.
"Yes, but the Ketsuryūgan requires us to cast the technique at close range, and we can only control a few targets at a time."
"If there are too many enemies, we cannot cover the entire battlefield."
"Moreover, the Ketsuryūgan's effects are greatly reduced against targets with vast amounts of chakra."
"I also recommend placing our Chinoike Clan ninja in the rear."
Mitokado Homura waved impatiently.
"Enough, enough. Just do as