Hiruzen Sarutobi looks good lately.
Although he was on the front line, the battle with Sunagakure basically didn't require him to worry much.
Through Minato, they obtained Sunagakure a batch of drug resources, coupled with the strange tactical design. Under the head-on collision, even on a small-scale battlefield, their Konoha troops showed a combat level that was superior to Sunagakure.
The situation - very stable.
He used the battlefield as a temporary office and has been handling intelligence affairs on the other two border frontline battlefields.
Compared with their battle with Sunagakure, the battle between the village and Iwagakure and Kumogakure was more intense.
This also makes Hiruzen Sarutobi, although he is in a good mood recently, he is always worried--
One day, the leadership of the Konoha army gathered again and began to discuss the series of harassment and offensive actions by Sunagakure.
But what they talked about more was the battlefields on the other two fronts in the village.
Although they have been wary of some large-scale plans or offensives by the Sunagakure army, from the current point of view, the war situation has at least been controlled.
"Lord Hokage - I feel that compared to the beginning, Sunagakure came more aggressively and attacked our Land of Fire. Now - it feels a little wrong to me."
Shikaku pinched his chin and frowned.
"How to say?"
Sarutobi looked up.
"Don't you think Sunagakure is a bit too quiet now? What I mean is that although their attacks on our border have never stopped, they are just harassing us and have no intention of fighting us to the death. Once our team shows an advantage on the battlefield, they will immediately withdraw their troops. It feels like they are stalling for time, rather than really wanting to fight us."
"This is more than a level down from the fighting will Sunagakure showed in the first battle--"
Shikaku thought.
"Haha - I think - the Arai of Sunagakure has realized that if they don't prepare some small moves in advance, it will be difficult for them to win in a head-on confrontation with us Konoha. It's not that he doesn't want to fight, it's just that he has no moves."
A senior executive smiled and said, "Moreover, now that their drug resources are in our hands, even if Sunagakure re-delivers them, it will take some time."
"I think Shikaku is right - judging from the opponent's series of tactical deployments and arrangements before our battle with Sunagakure, they have achieved very significant results and have had a considerable impact on us. This shows that even if the situation on the battlefield is not favorable to them now - if the enemy is willing to fight us, the level of performance should not be what it is now -"
Minato said.
"What do you think?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Shikaku.
"I suspect that Sunagakure is very likely to be in private contact with Iwagakure or Kumogakure. Their purpose is not to really start a war with us, but just to use the situation here to involve some of our village's troops, thereby losing power in the other two battlefields-or, they are waiting."
Shikaku said in a deep voice, "When something goes wrong on the front line where we are fighting Kumogakure or Iwagakure, we have to mobilize some of our troops here to support - in this way, they will have a chance."
"But - as the attackers, even if they only want to consume our army's energy for the purpose of harassment, over time, they will definitely suffer the greater loss of troops.
, "No matter how you look at it, it's not worth it."
Shikaku Can't understand.
But he had a feeling, judging from the fact that Sunagakure severely damaged their Konoha in the first battle.
The opponent's commander-in-chief is by no means simple.
There must be some intention behind doing this.
"You can think of so much, it means you have grown up--Shikaku."
Hiruzen Sarutobi praised, "Tactical deployment and battlefield strategies are of course very important, but sometimes, depending on the battlefield situation, it is not advisable to rely on tactics to gain an advantage again and again."
"In the final analysis, the village's military strength is fundamental."
After saying this, Sarutobi's eyes were a little cold.
His existence itself is a deterrent to Sunagakure.
"Kazuto--send the remaining medicines to the other two fronts."
Sarutobi ordered.
"Yes."
The former nodded.
They have already experienced the effects of Sunagakure's new drug.
Really outstanding.
It can no longer be said to be a simple pharmaceutical resource, but a proper military supply.
Compared with the battle situation on this front line, the other two armies fighting Iwagakure and Kumogakure should need this kind of help more.
While everyone was talking, a subordinate hurriedly ran in, "Lord Hokage, our village was attacked by Sunagakure!"
"What?!"
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone present immediately changed.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was smiling just now, felt his heart suddenly drop for half a beat.
You know, the danger of being penetrated by the enemy into the hinterland and attacking the village is more serious than being invaded on the border.
"When did it happen?"
Sarutobi breathed for a moment and said seriously.
How come a Sunagakure force suddenly appeared?
And even ran to the door of the house?
The subordinates hurriedly relayed the information.
After hearing this, everyone felt a little more at ease.
Sunagakure's attack was not very strong - the village resisted it and carried out effective counterattacks and pursuits.
I can infiltrate Land of Fire and run this kind of mission. Due to the stealth nature of the operation, there won't be too many people.
But this hand shocked everyone into a cold sweat.
"Sunagakure, who is currently escaping, is being pursued by a team led by Uchiha Fugaku - the enemy is fleeing towards the border."
"I understand."
Sarutobi nodded, without any hesitation, and immediately looked at Minato.
"Minato, Shikaku, you lead people to intercept the enemy's escape route online. It is bound to kill all Sunagakure's people."
"Yes."
This sudden news immediately changed the relaxed atmosphere in the camp.
"Sunagakure!"
One Konoha Jonin clenched his fists.
Angry expression.
Sarutobi's loose lines on his face also wrinkled together again.
The good complexion that had been maintained for a while was suddenly shattered.
Taking advantage of the war at the border to provide cover for the team sneaking into the territory of Land of Fire--
It is also predicted that they Konoha will definitely send troops in advance to defend the front lines at various borders.
Not only is the village's military defense empty, but the patrol manpower throughout Land of Fire will be greatly insufficient, and the vigilance intensity will be severely weakened.
This allowed the sneak attack team of Sunagakure to successfully sneak into the vicinity of the village.
"What a calculation!"
Sarutobi's face was tense.
How does that Arai head grow?
There are too many thoughts!
Although it was a near miss, this incident was somewhat scary.
If Sunagakure really succeeds and causes the death of a large number of villagers, the situation will be serious.
Although the defense was successful this time, most civilians were also affected.
Pointing east and west - confuses vision.
Recalling Shikaku's statement just now, Sarutobi couldn't help but think, is this the real intention of Sunagakure?
If word of the attack on the village spreads, it will definitely let the hostile forces know that Konoha's current defense force is very weak--
Today is Sunagakure, what about tomorrow?
If other villages take targeted actions and plans in this regard, then--
"Kazuto."
Thinking of this, Sarutobi suddenly spoke.
"Lord Hokage."
He responded.
"Let the people from the Hyuga Clan and Uchiha Clan come--"
"Do you want to advance?"
Kazuto's expression changed slightly.
"Hmm."