Jiraiya nodded slightly and walked out towards the conference room.
He asked himself if the intelligence confirmed the enemy's arrival.
This guy could have explained it in a single sentence.
But she pretended to explain everything in detail, going over every single aspect!
Especially the order and the hidden meanings in the words.
Do these kids think he's an idiot?
The reason Jiraiya chose this guy as a messenger was because he thought he was honest Jiraiya reliable.
Isn't this exactly what the messenger wanted?
But his appearance today has revealed his true colors!
As he walked, he pondered who would be more suitable to relay the order.
Anyway, he's no longer going to use this unclean person!
"Da da da!"
The sound of footsteps on the wooden floor rang out.
Soon, they reached the door.
Jiraiya simply opened the door and went inside.
I looked at the few people in the room who were yawning, drinking water, and chatting.
After he walked to the head seat and sat down, the others had already tidied up their belongings and sat upright, waiting patiently!
Of course, this attitude applies to the old bastard on his right.
The rest of the subordinates and the Merchant Ninja Leader were all very disciplined!
"The enemy has arrived." Jiraiya placed his hands, Jiraiya, and looked at everyone, saying, "Command Ship Number 2 has been completely destroyed."
"Gentlemen, from now on, all Ninja in the city must begin taking turns on duty."
"Even when resting, everyone must remain in their armor; everyone must be ready to fight at any moment."
Upon hearing this, the people present responded in unison, "Yes, sir!"
Nodding in satisfaction, Jiraiya and continued, "We have the advantage of terrain, so there's no need for us to go out and fight them recklessly. We can just hold our ground."
"Therefore, surveillance point number 2 must be relocated, and from now on, surveillance around the island must be maintained at all times!"
"Mr. Kamijō Chi, Captain Akai Masahiro, I'm entrusting these two matters to you."
"I don't concern myself with personnel arrangements or adjustments, but the task must be completed, understand?"
"Yes, sir!" the two men who were called upon replied.
One of them was the Merchant Ninja Leader, and the other was the squad Company Commander in charge of intelligence within the Large Unit.
Nowadays, most of the surveillance within the island and the arrangements outside the island are carried out by people from the Merchant Ninja faction.
So no matter how you try to avoid it, you can't get around the Merchant Ninja Leader.
While Merchant Ninja can be used in other areas, reconnaissance Ninja must be sent aboard the command ship to gather information.
As the Company Commander with the largest reconnaissance team.
At times like these, their teamwork must be seamless!
Having made arrangements for the outside, the white-haired Jiraiya and right and said, "You two, make sure you check each other's assigned duties."
"We need to be ready to fight at any time, but we can't let the team members break down and lose their morale!"
"From now on, I will remain in this meeting room to handle matters. Remember to report any issues immediately!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, Large Unit!"
Two different titles came from the two men as they accepted the task.
Ignoring the implications, Jiraiya believed that in this situation...
There won't be anyone who's not thinking straight!
So he turned to the Logistics officer at the far right and said, "Captain Inoue, the Logistics needs to organize the supplies now and ensure that weapons are distributed to every Ninja!"
"You can discuss the grain and food matters with Mr. Kamijō Chi."
"From now on, all Logistics matters must be handled flawlessly and without error!"
"Yes, sir!" The middle-aged man at the end nodded calmly and accepted the task.
Meanwhile, a meeting was held on the island to make further arrangements.
The sea in the distance.
Those three ships adrift on the sea!
The six teams that had been sent out to gather information all returned.
The information gathered from those people's minds was then handed over to the person in charge of compiling the intelligence.
The six teams then began their rest period.
On the far left ship, while waiting for the people from the other two ships who had gone out to gather information to return.
A large number of ninja beasts also flew to the bow of their ship.
These birds of various kinds carried the information back with them.
The ship carrying Merchant Ninja on the left also began to get busy!
A few minutes later.
"Knock knock knock!"
Wearing the Senju Combat Uniform and fully armored, Senju Kenchū Senju knocked on the door.
"Enter!"
Having received a reply, Kenchū Senju pushed open the door and went inside with the File.
"Creak, bang!"
The wooden door hinges turned and locked again.
Looking at the people in the room illuminated by the oil lamp, Kenchū Senju bowed to the head of the group and said, " Lord Uka, the intelligence has been brought back, and the intelligence on Masamae Kamijō and the others has also been compiled!"
"Okay!" Nodding, Uka Senju raised her hand and said, "Just get to the point!"
"Yes!" came the crisp, decisive reply.
Kenchū Senju opened the File in his hand, focused his gaze on the key points on the first page, and slowly explained, " Kisen Island is currently under alert, with a total of eighty Merchant Ninja in charge of the martial law work in the five towns."
"They have conscripted all the men from the villages located on the cliff edge, and these ordinary people are now patrolling the front line of the cliff!"
"Furthermore, in villages not far from the front lines, there are small teams of 2-3 people stationed there."
"According to intelligence gathered on the island, a small team can infiltrate without alerting anyone, but Large Unit has no chance!"
Upon hearing this, Uka Senju and the others' thoughts Masamae Kamijō, tightened his grip on his teacup slightly.
He was well aware of the strength of both sides, and with such a disparity, there was no opportunity for infiltration.
That would make it very difficult to fight head-on!
As he frowned in thought, his emotions shifting, Kenchū Senju did not receive any orders from Uka.
Then he continued reading aloud, "From outside the island, based on the information brought back by the Ninja searching their memories..."
Currently, there are three monitoring Command Center outside the island.
"The enemy has used these three locations as bases, and the entire area around the island is now under their surveillance!"
"They combine with ninja beasts through primitive methods of communication; their main task is surveillance."
"Apart from Sarutobi's squad, these personnel are not part of the enemy's main force!"
He deliberately added this last sentence when he was talking for a while.
This means that eliminating these people won't have a significant impact on the other party.
They have a large family, so we can easily send another batch!
Of course, if it were before a war, then clearing out would definitely be necessary!
I took a sip of water made from tea that I had gotten from my Aunt.
Actually, they had already discussed and decided on the general plan for the game last night!
The intelligence gathered now is used to check if there are any problems with their plans.
He put down his cup and looked at Kenchū, who was still about to speak.
Uka Senju Teuchi, saying, "No need to say anything else, do you have a good idea of the troop strength?"
"Do those Konoha Ninja even have the ingredients in their heads?"
Upon hearing the question from the other side, Kenchū Senju nodded and said, "Sir, this information is only partial."
"Some of these were deduced by intelligence personnel based on information from within the island!"
He still needs to clarify the source of the intelligence.
Although, given the quality of the Senju personnel, their deductions based on intelligence were usually quite accurate.
But some of the intelligence we're speculating on today was actually provided by Merchant Ninja!
"Okay!" I replied, indicating that I understood.
After filling her teacup, Uka Senju handed the teapot to Furin, indicating that she should refill it.
Taking the teapot, Inuzuka Furin smiled at the boy and obediently got up to add water.
At this moment, he looked up at Uka Senju across from him and said with a smile, "Tell me!"
He ate dinner on the ship around 5 p. m. last night.
It's only a little past 2 a. m., even though it's been a whole night.
But a growing body can't do that.
After waking up, he felt hungry!
However, the financial backer was on the other side, and the intelligence hadn't been resolved, nor had the plan been finalized.
Then he can't leave, and can only hope to fill his stomach with water!
Now that the intelligence has been mostly verified, let's hope there are no unexpected issues with this last one!
The plan will be finalized once it's given a general overview to the investor.
Then they can all eat and rest!
Upon hearing the request from the other side, Kenchū Senju reported in his usual crisp and decisive tone, "According to our analysis, Sarutobi's side has a total of 106 people on their Kisen Island."
"They came from Jiraiya Large Unit of 97 people, the Anbu squad of 3 people, and the Logistics team of 6 people."
"Aside from the squad that was just killed, Sarutobi's side currently has 103 members remaining on the island."
" Jonin 6 Jonin, 2 Special Jōnin, 43 Chunin, Genin 52 Genin!"
"According to intelligence analysis, the Merchant Ninja Organization has a total of 243 members on the Front Line."
"Aside from the group that was just eliminated, there are 232 people remaining."
"The number of members in the Merchant Ninja Organization refers to combat personnel; those who have retired from combat or are elderly are not included!"
"Furthermore, if it's a decisive battle and the rear personnel are withdrawn, the Merchant Ninja Organization's strength is estimated to be around 340 people."
"Based on our strength, we estimate there's 1 Special Jōnin, 28 Chunin, Genin around 50 Genin. The rest are just basic Chakra users who can enhance their abilities in combat!"
Upon hearing the report from the Senju member beside him regarding Sarutobi's side...
Masamae Kamijō was already calculating in his mind whether he could defeat the people from the Senju.
Upon hearing the number of people willing to fight for the Traitor, he was momentarily speechless!
This... him, the legitimate son.
With their current strength, at best, they only have about one-third of the opponent's?
Just as he was feeling distressed, he heard the number calculated based on the strength of the Senju!
Masamae Kamijō had a sudden urge to find a crack to crawl into.
So... so if we calculate it this way, the Jonin titles they awarded were actually only equivalent to Chunin Senju side?
And the Chunin titles they awarded were actually Genin on the opposing side?
As for the Genin they awarded... in Senju's eyes, those were people who couldn't possibly get a Ninja badge!
Such a stark contrast was something he found hard to accept.
However, after feeling uncomfortable for a few minutes, he came to terms with it!
The Senju are Clan that dominated the Warring States period for a thousand years.
The Merchant Ninja Organization has only been established for two generations, so it's actually quite impressive that it has this many people by the standards of the Senju!
After reading the intelligence report, he noticed that everyone frowned.
Looking at a sentence marked in the File in my hand.
After thinking for a moment and glancing at the client, Kenchū Senju spoke again, "Um...!"
The man reporting from the side spoke as soon as he did so.
The five people sitting around the Low Table, frowning after listening to the report, all had their eyes immediately drawn to it!
He paused for a moment, startled by the sudden gazes of the group, and met their questioning eyes.
Kenchū Senju Kenchu pursed his lips and added, "Um, the 'we' in the intelligence personnel's estimation of the strength of the Merchant Ninja refers to calculations based on the standards of the Ninja Academy!"
He expressed that annotation to the group in a slightly more tactful way!
Upon hearing this additional comment from Kenchū Senju.
Uka Senju, Yoshikazu Senju, Inuzuka Furin, and Aburame Kaun all relaxed their furrowed brows and nodded slightly!
They were all from the Shinobi Clan, so they all understood the difference.
It was only because of Kenchū's comment earlier that they misunderstood!
They all thought that "we" referred to the standards of the Shinobi Clan.
This discrepancy suddenly didn't match their initial expectations!
Although the standards of the Ninja Academy and the Shinobi Clan seem to be not that different on the surface.
But that's only because the standards for the Ninja Academy don't cover many things!
A person of the standard Shinobi Clan can easily outperform Ninja born under the standard Ninja Academy in every aspect!
The core of this is the accumulation of Ninjutsu skills and the training of the body!
These two factors determine combat effectiveness, as well as the extent of potential.
The only difference... is that it can make up for the lack of natural talent!
Or, to put it another way, it means that once a member of the Shinobi Clan reaches the age of 18, they are no longer Genin!
They might not understand the issue of elemental attributes, which prevents them from transforming into Jonin.
But their foundational knowledge makes it difficult for them to even Genin after they grow up!
This is especially true for the Ōtsutsuki bloodline clans among the Shinobi Clan, even if they haven't awakened their Kekkei Genkai.
Adult Chunin are all easy targets!
On the side, although they didn't know the specific meaning of this Ninja Academy standard.
However, Masamae Kamijō could still understand the changes in the expressions of the people around him!
This brought back the discomfort he had just managed to suppress.
He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Is the difference really that big?"
"What Merchant Ninja was so proud of before, is it really so trash to the people in front of him?"
"We're already a whole level away, and this still isn't enough?"
"If we follow the standards of the Senju on the other side, wouldn't it be even less?"
Uka Senju could see the complex emotions in the face of the wealthy patron opposite her.
I wanted to laugh, but the other side was, after all, the big spender!
After thinking for a moment, he picked up the teapot from which the Furin had just been filled with water and poured tea for the person opposite him, saying, "Mr. Masamae Kamijō, how about trying this tea?"
"Ah, mmm!"
I was awakened by the sounds and movements on the other end of the line.
Masamae Kamijō Masama quickly reached out and picked up the cup to receive the tea.
The warmth permeates the cup, and the aroma of tea wafts through your nose.
The two experiences gradually brought him to his senses!
And I threw all those unnecessary and ridiculous thoughts out of my mind!
"Whoosh!"
The cup was quickly filled.
Put the teapot back in its original position.
After glancing around to get the opinions of his companions, he...
Looking at the person opposite her who had returned to normal, Uka Senju smiled and said, "Mr. Masamae Kamijō, based on the information and the current situation..."
"Our initial plan is to infiltrate through this only entrance!"
"As for your arrangements, those outside the island will stay with us!"
"As for those people on the island, we plan to have them start creating chaos before the war even begins!"
"The task of directly confronting the enemy will be handled entirely by our three teams!"
What do you think?
?????!
Hearing this plan from the other side, which seemed to have a plan, yet was no different from having no plan at all.
Masamae Kamijō, dressed in a kimono, immediately widened her eyes!
Is this... really that violent?
When he first heard it, he even began to doubt the intelligence he had just received.
The numbers mentioned there seem to indicate that the opposing team has a numerical advantage, right?
Why does this make it seem like we have an absolute advantage?
If we fight head-on, doesn't that mean the battle will be decisive from the very beginning?
Who gave these people their confidence?
Is it because of Wood Release that it's so powerful?
Or has the Senju already floated like this?
The problem kept surfacing in his mind.
At first, he managed to hold back, but eventually he spoke directly and asked, "Gentlemen, in the numbers we just saw, Merchant Ninja can indeed be considered trash."
"But what about Sarutobi's side? Aren't you going to consider them too?"
"They now have over a hundred people, while you, including Logistics, only have less than sixty-six!"
Even if we include us, it's only a little over ninety!
After voicing his biggest question, he looked at the group and continued, " Lord Uka, Lord Yoshikazu, Lord Furin, Lord Kaun, Lord Kenchū!"
"This battle is indeed crucial to whether I can reclaim everything, but even more directly, it concerns the lives of you and your Ninja subordinates."
"Such a situation, where the few fight against the many, while I know your side is stronger, is still...!"
He stopped mid-sentence, only saying half of his last sentence.
He believed that everyone involved would understand what he meant!
These last few words were his honest opinion.
What he couldn't understand was that his own interests were at stake, while the other side's lives were at stake!
This is the most direct approach he can offer, based on his current understanding.
He simply couldn't see any chance of winning!
And can those few hundred Merchant Ninja really be considered useless?
You should know that with the help of Chakra, a person's strength increases many times over!
The people on this island, in particular, undergo training from a young age to gather medicinal herbs.
Can this kind of person really be completely considered useless?
I heard the last few words from the other side.
I know this person is speaking their truest thoughts!
Uka Senju smiled, raised her hand slightly, and explained, "Mr. Masamae Kamijō, I can give you a brief answer to your question."
"In the world of Ninja, numbers aren't that important. As long as the difference in numbers isn't too drastic, then there's no problem."
"Even without your men, my two Middle Unit could easily take down Sarutobi's hundred-plus men."
"Based on the situation just now, the enemy currently Jonin, 3 Special Jonin, 71 Chunin, Genin!"
"This is the combined number of Sarutobi and Merchant Ninja: over 180 Ninja and over 200 people who only know basic Chakra manipulation!"
"But in my two Middle Unit, the weakest are Chunin, Jonin there are at least 16 Jonin!"
"This is the difference in strength between the two sides. Although the enemy has more people, it's Jonin against Genin... you can imagine the gap!"
At this point, Uka Senju paused and took a sip of tea.
What I just described is merely a comparison of the two sides' strengths on paper.
The concept has definitely been somewhat misrepresented!
After all, if it were just like that, then even a victory for Senju would only be a Pyrrhic one.
What followed was the real reason they agreed to continue fighting like this after discussing it!
After clearing her throat, Uka Senju looked at the opposite side and continued, "One side has more people and the other side is stronger. In fact, from this perspective, the cost of winning is also greater, but we are not fools!"
"Do you remember? You mentioned that the southerly winds here are very strong, frequent, and intense around this time of year?"
"Coincidentally, the Senju excels at Water Release techniques, and our enemies happen to be less proficient in this area."
"As you said before, there will be a major weather change in the next few days, right?"
"We also confirmed this through other channels and information gathered by our intelligence personnel!"
"Mr. Masamae Kamijō has trained in Ninjutsu, so he must know how much its power can be amplified with the help of certain items!"
"Our initial plan is to go in directly in this way."
"The enemy won't let us in, so even if they notice, they'll have no choice but to fight us!"
Looking at the person opposite him, whose pupils dilated slightly, and who began frantically pondering whether it was possible.
Uka Senju smiled and said, "And we won't be doing nothing anytime soon either."
"At the very least, we will definitely do something to weaken the enemy by clearing out surveillance points!"
The other side is just the client and the financier. There's another reason for all this: we need the manpower and support from the island on the other side.
Although calculations show that the other side only has about a hundred people on the island!
I don't expect them to do anything big, but harassment and restraint are certainly within their capabilities!
Especially before and after the day of the attack, they were able to divert most of the hostile Merchant Ninja away.
This would greatly reduce the pressure on the Front Line!
Of course, he didn't consider that the commander on the other side was an idiot.
They didn't seem to think the other party couldn't see through the Merchant Ninja.
If the troublemakers aren't driven away or killed by the other party!
So who can guarantee that the troublemakers won't suddenly appear from behind during the battle and stab them in the back?
If there are 100 mice, then it would take at least 150 to 200 cats to kill them easily.
Jiraiya Large Unit would definitely not dare to be transferred at such a critical moment, so only the Merchant Ninja would be sent out!
Although those hundred rats were weak, they all came from the same organization.
Even in a battle of weaklings, the person Masamae Kamijō can hold off such a large number of enemies!
By then, surely his two Middle Unit wouldn't be able to handle Jiraiya Large Unit, which Jonin has any Jonin?
And the plan was to say this in order to persuade the other side to obey.
If you can do half of something, there's no need to say the whole thing.
It's important to understand that the other party is merely the client, the financier, and a potential future partner organization.
They are not true allies of the Senju!
Furthermore, Uka Senju also planned to use the more than one hundred people on the other side to carry out her plan to the fullest.
The benefits of killing someone else's subordinate are numerous!
Firstly, it's for the post-war benefits; secondly, it can reduce their own mortality rate!
After listening to the boy's story...
After thinking for Masamae Kamijō...
He discovered that it wasn't impossible.
If that's the case, then those people on the island will have to harass and sabotage the other side according to their demands!
This contradicts his previous plan to resolve everything with the Senju and maintain his rule through these people.
Now, this has clearly changed!
Senju did accept the task with the advance payment, but the people he sent...!
Why do I always give off a feeling of being uneasy and anxious?
There's a chance to win, and there's also a chance to lose.
Why can't we send more people and solve this quickly and efficiently?
Why be so rigid in your rules, yet have to have so much fun?
He was unaware of the true nature of this mission within the Senju Clan Grounds.
Therefore, it's unclear why Senju hesitated during this mission!
The elders in the Clan were afraid that too many people would cause them to be crushed, resulting in no exercise benefits.
What I fear even more is that Senju's hope might be lost on the battlefield!
But if you don't let them out to train, a perfectly good Wood Release will be ruined!
This mentality of being afraid to fight a wolf from both sides was very evident in Senju from the very beginning.
Just like the Middle Unit recently given to Uka Senju, they wanted to give opportunities to promising newcomers.
While training Uka Senju, this also allows us to cultivate enough trusted confidants for the subsequent transfer of power.
And because they are newcomers and a new team, various problems will arise during the mission, which will give them the opportunity to see how Uka solves them!
On the other hand, they were also afraid that something might happen to Uka Senju on the battlefield!
Thus, the final Wood Release Squadron had an additional three Jonin squads whose styles were clearly out of place!
This shows just how conflicted the Senju Clan was in training Uka Senju.
They feared something might happen to the Senju in the future, and they were also worried about not being able to properly train their Wood Release!
This is something that only a few major powers with partial knowledge of Wood Release can discern.
How could someone Masamae Kamijō, who was driven out by a rebellion, possibly understand this?
However, this situation caused him considerable trouble.
After pondering for a long time, he glanced at the people opposite him and those present.
He nodded slightly and offered no further objections.
Unable to figure out the reason, but given the other person's identity, he simply gave up and started to act nonchalant.
He didn't know why Senju acting this way, but the person in charge this time was Wood Release.
He was somewhat aware of how important this identity was to Senju!
Wood Release is about to go berserk, and even his own people aren't stopping him.
So what was he trying to stop?
Wood Release now wants the hundred-odd men under his command, not the real core force around him!
Senju dares to let their Wood Release run rampant, how much could a down-on-his-luck person like myself possibly lose by going crazy along with them?
Even if I lose, the worst that can happen is that I sell the secrets in my head to Senju.
Asking Senju for a worry-free life in his later years wouldn't be too difficult for him!
Anyway, once the battle starts, I'll just stick to the side with my Wood Release technique!
If I can survive Wood Release, then I can definitely survive too!
Although the other party nodded in agreement without offering any further comments.
But Uka Senju could still see the other person's unease and worry.
He picked up the teapot, smiled, and said, "Mr. Masamae Kamijō, please rest assured!"
"The enemy has the advantage of terrain, but the opportune moment is in our hands."
"As for the human element, then it all comes down to whose blade is faster!"
"As of now, Senju's sword has always been extremely fast."
"You can put your mind at ease; you'll see when the time comes!"
As he finished speaking, he placed the teapot on the person's cup opposite him!
"Splash-splash~!"
The tea leaves the spout and fall into the teacup.
Because of the distance between the two, the sound of the water flowing is very loud.
But amidst all this commotion, the tea, after being steeped in water at the appropriate temperature...
Its fragrance quickly spread!
Perhaps it's because of this Wood Release theory that Masamae Kamijō is willing to believe it.
Perhaps he really intends to abandon his current path!
Or perhaps it was the calming aroma of the tea that soothed his restlessness.
His previously rapid breathing gradually calmed down.
Once the sound of water subsided, he nodded and looked at the person opposite him with a solemn expression, saying, "Thank you for your explanation, Lord Uka!"
"I will arrange for Seiichirō to bring communication tools to your people for contacting personnel on the island."
"As for combat, please feel free to give me any instructions you may have!"
We reached an agreement with the client and got what we wanted.
Uka Senju, with a smile typical of the Shinobi Clan, nodded and replied, "Alright!"
He then turned to his left and said, "Captain Yoshikazu, we've provided enough information yesterday."
"Now, you can start arranging the execution of the other item!"
"Yes, sir, I will make the arrangements immediately!" Yoshikazu Senju a slight bow.
Yesterday, it was originally planned that he would be in charge of gathering information.
But I never expected to acquire such a large ship so soon?
It contains both Merchant Ninja and Konoha Ninja.
They already had enough information in their minds.
Then this task can be temporarily suspended.
Now that the plan has been set, it's time to start the countdown for the other item.
After giving instructions to the person on the left, Uka Senju turned her attention to her teammates.
He looked at his teammate, who had just been promoted to Jonin, and said, " Kaun, let's begin the mission I gave you yesterday!"
"Take your time and let them work it out slowly. There are still a few days left; there's no rush."
"As long as it's completely eradicated before the deadline, that's fine!"
Nodding, Aburame Kaun wearing large sunglasses that covered half her face, replied, "Okay, I'll control the pace and have them add firewood slowly!"
Yesterday, my friend entrusted me with the task of removing my eyeliner.
The reconnaissance just now is one thing, but once I'm fully aware of what's going on, that'll be a whole different story!
After assigning the chores to the two of them, Uka Senju only then turned to her clansman who was still standing behind the door. " Kenchū, you'll be handing over some things to Mr. Kamijō Masaaki's people Masamae Kamijō."
"Yes!" Kenchū Senju, bowing as he held the File.
Then, glancing at everyone, Uka Senju said with a smile, "Let's go eat first!"
"Everyone will be staying here for the next few days, so we can arrange for people to take turns resting."
"Mr. Masamae Kamijō, you should also take a good rest these few days!"
Stand up in unison, following the movement of the person opposite you.
Wearing Masamae Kamijō smiled and nodded, replying, "Yes, Lord Uka!"
The group walked towards the door, which had already been opened.
They chatted as they entered the ship's makeshift canteen!
After eating what could be considered breakfast.
Masamae Kamijō returned to the ship on the left.
Yoshikazu Senju, Kenchū Senju, Aburame Kaun also began to busy themselves with their own affairs.
In the end, only Uka Senju was left, leading Inuzuka Furin and the Ninja Dog, Brown and White, back to that room!
"Snap!"
The sound of the lock clicking shut rang out.
Seeing the person sit back on the bed, Inuzuka Furin walked over and sat down beside them, frowning as she asked, " Uka-kun, isn't this kind of plan taking on a bit too much for you?"
"Actually, we can slowly wear them down from the outside, forcing them to give up and come out!"
"If the battlefield is moved to the sea, our advantage will still be significant."
Once the person sits down beside you, you naturally reach out your hand to let them stop you.
Uka Senju shook her head slightly and said, " The Jiraiya."
"While there is an advantage in the shift in battlefield dynamics, it's not that significant!"
"Slowly wear him down; he'll have to tighten his defenses after a few rounds."
"If pressured too much, they will concentrate their forces for a direct confrontation."
"In that case, regardless of the outcome, our losses will be substantial."
"Moreover, this mission cannot be delayed for too long, otherwise reinforcements from both sides will arrive!"
"At that time, it will be even harder to fight!"
The Clan will definitely try to stop the enemy reinforcements, but how easy is it to stop them?
A few days is fine, but if it goes on for too long, both sides will definitely prefer to send reinforcements directly rather than play some kind of game of charging and blocking!
At that point, the mission his Clan had arranged for him would have been wasted!
He could accept it if he didn't get the chance to waste it.
But now that the opportunity is clearly there, how could he possibly not seize it?
As for the high level of danger, he was already Jonin, while there were no Kage Level opponents.
Therefore, the danger level is not very high!
The difficulty of fighting those in the sky isn't just a current issue; many years later, wasn't Ōnoki using this advantage to bully others?
If others can do it, then he can do it too.
Even if he gets knocked down, his close-combat skills are not a weakness!
The two were chatting in the room.
Aburame Kaun and Yoshikazu Senju also left the ship with their respective groups.
They planned to go to their respective locations to do some things while there were still a few hours before dawn.
The task that Yoshikazu Senju was responsible for was no easy task.
To set Traps the enemy cannot detect but still achieves its purpose.
He probably won't be able to stop for the next few days!
They had to sneak in at night to make arrangements, and even during the day they had to use light to observe the location.
As for the task of clearly identifying the Aburame Kaun.
This is much simpler; you just need to follow the path of that small boat and fight your way through without getting blocked.
With such a vast ocean, it would be quite a difficult task to block it up!
While the two of them were on their way, Kenchū Senju was not idle either.
He was handing over the contact information of the island's personnel to Merchant Ninja.
He needs to have a clear and accurate inventory of all available personnel and their skill levels.
These are the materials we'll give to Uka Senju later when she makes a decision.
If something goes wrong here, it will be a really big problem!
So he and Seiichirō of Merchant Ninja patiently contacted people on the island and checked the information bit by bit!
Time flies, and four days have passed in the blink of an eye.
May 13th, Konoha Year 29, morning.
Kisen Island.
The person in charge of this mission, Jiraiya, was wearing Combat Uniform and gray-white armor.
Standing atop the tallest building, I looked at the sky, which was still black despite the indicator showing it was already morning.
Feeling the relentless gale outside, his unease grew stronger and stronger!
The enemy had already arrived at the open sea by the early morning of the 9th.
However, recently there have been battles in the vicinity of the surveillance point.
The enemy just stayed in place without making a move?
He didn't have much contact with that Wood Release Brat.
But after only a few meetings, he believed he had learned some information!
That guy was already that ruthless a few years ago.
It doesn't make sense for someone to become more timid as their strength increases!
Therefore, he scoffed at the information his own people presented that "they're afraid of Wood Release and are waiting for reinforcements."
However, four days had already passed since the enemy arrived.
What were those people trying to do by staying in one place?
The person inside the room was deep in thought.
But the sky outside continues to change!
The strong winds have persisted since last night.
The dark clouds in the sky seemed to have accumulated enough.
Then, raindrops the size of beans began to fall sparsely!
As the rain fell outside the window, the cries of eagles echoed in succession.
The high-pitched, loud sound, with some cracking or vibrato, sounded rather jarring!
However, in the past few days, the residents of this building have begun to get used to the movements of these ninja beasts.
Because of the fighting at the Front Line, Jiraiya gave the order that information would be transmitted back from the three ships almost every hour.
However, most of the time, this kind of information is just used to let people know that they are safe!
"Knock knock knock!"
The sound of people running on the stairs could be heard.
Such hurried steps drew Jiraiya's Jiraiya, who had been gazing at the sky outside the window.
" Lord Jiraiya, the Front Line are in dire need of help! All three ships have sent out distress signals at the same time!" A Young Man with black hair and black eyes, wearing a Konoha Forehead Protector, ran into the room. He was holding three slips of paper in one hand. As soon as he entered, he bowed to the person by the window and said.
As he stood up, he saw Jiraiya, signaling him to continue. He bowed again and said, " Lord Jiraiya, the reports from the three ships indicate that the three Front Line squads are already attempting to break out."
"But based on the intelligence regarding the disparity in numbers between the enemy and our side!"
"My subordinates surmise that the three Front Line teams have most likely already been wiped out!"
He not only shared the information but also offered his own speculations based on the intelligence.
But after the last piece of bad news was delivered, he immediately lowered his head.
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man wearing Konoha Forehead Protector, who had been resting on the right side of the conference table, immediately stood up.
He did not give Commander Jiraiya a chance to express his opinion.
He took a few strides and walked up to the person giving the report.
He snatched the three intelligence reports from the man's hand and examined them carefully!
When they saw the data transmitted back by the three surveillance ships...
His eye twitched involuntarily!
Are these five squads of the Senju against one of our own squads plus a portion of the Merchant Ninja?
Indeed, the guy who reported this wasn't lying!
With such a disparity in strength, what's the point of even trying to break through?
Being able to transmit this intelligence back is practically the limit for the Front Line team!
Jiraiya never saw the original intelligence report, because the old man beside him snatched it away!
But upon hearing the report from his newly appointed messenger and seeing the change in the disobedient old bastard's expression, he...
He already knew the right answer in his heart!
Just as he was about to offer a solution...
"Knock knock knock!"
A series of hurried footsteps reached the ears of everyone in the office.
But this time, it wasn't people going downstairs from upstairs, but rather people going upstairs from downstairs.