Aburame Jonin and Uka Senju had learned this principle.
Therefore, they all chose to surround and kill each other instead of engaging in close combat to quickly end the fight.
Jonin ambushing the Cloud Kumogakure, the Elite Jonin named Hatake Senagakyo left the battlefield and headed to other places!
When an advantage is not enough to completely overwhelm the enemy, victory is achieved by gradually accumulating small advantages.
These enemies left behind to hold off the enemy, from the very first place they were liberated, quickly headed towards their deaths!
A dozen minutes later.
The eight Elite Jonin and the few members of the Wood Release Squadron who remained on the battlefield all dealt with their respective opponents.
After learning from the crowd the direction the two groups fled in and the difference in the number of people chasing after them.
Seeing everyone rapidly recovering their Chakra, Uka Senju, who was in good condition, said, "Uncle Yama, you should all go to the east!"
"I'm going with Uncle Yuan Gao, Kenchū, Sekisei, and this Hatake Jonin to check on the situation with our teacher!"
According to these people, the enemy that fled to the east was much stronger.
However, Shimura Danzō and his companions, who headed west, did not follow this path.
The two Kage Level figures in black robes from Konoha's side, one escaped while the other was held back by the Inuzuka Clan leader.
In addition, the Root who came were Jonin.
Those guys had a survival rate that wasn't much different from his Wood Release Squadron in the previous battles!
Therefore, very few members of the Konoha faction were able to escape, and consequently, the number of pursuers was also small.
But he believed that his teacher was strong enough to keep that crippled figure at bay.
If we and our group hurry over there, then the enemy in the West will be practically safe!
The situation is different in the East compared to the West.
Led by the Third Raikage, the team included the Two-Tails Jinchūriki, Lava Release Kekkei Genkai, and a group of elite Kumogakure from Elite Jonin.
Although their side had more Kage Level fighters going to pursue them, and Grandma Mito was leading the team.
But according to everyone, Grandma Mito had previously dealt with the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki by herself, and had the seal on him broken.
In addition, he had previously been protected by one person while fighting alongside others!
He felt that Grandma Mito's health must be quite poor by now.
There were eight Elite Jonin present.
Sending six people will be a significant boost to the east!
At least these people recovered their Chakra before leaving.
The battlefield of Chief Inuzuka Clan that I saw on the horizon from the Katsuyu was definitely the place that could help me quickly end the battle.
Just like this battlefield, as the six of them advance, the snowball of victory will only grow bigger and bigger!
He sensed that his Chakra had been fully restored and heard Uka's instructions.
Senju Yamato, stood up, and said, "You must be careful and remember not to chase after them too far."
"As requested by Lady Mito, we must return here to assemble in about forty minutes!"
He mentally reviewed Uka's arrangements.
That's a good fit, so he has no other objections!
Hearing the Clan Leader's Line agree, Uka Senju nodded and said, "Don't worry, my location is very safe!"
Having decided on the direction and manpower allocation, he looked at his friend who was receiving Katsuyu treatment nearby.
He walked up to her and looked at Aburame Kaun had lost a part of her arm and had a gash in her abdomen.
Meeting the gaze hidden behind the other person's sunglasses, he reached out and patted his friend's shoulder, saying, "Focus on your treatment, wait here for us to come back."
Upon hearing this, Aburame Kaun who was half-reclined against the Katsuyu, nodded slightly and said, "Be careful!"
"Um!"
I stood up and glanced at this teammate, friend, childhood friend...
Uka Senju then turned to look at the remaining three members of the Wood Release Squadron.
"Rest here. After your injuries are treated, start Teuchi up the battlefield!"
"Yes, sir!" the three Young Man, around seventeen or eighteen years old and covered in wounds, replied.
These individuals can be described as having both luck and ability.
He was also the only survivor of that Middle Unit!
They should no longer participate in the current battle.
After briefly assessing the condition of the three, he noticed the movement of the person who had recovered behind him.
After Hand Seals hand seal, Uka Senju cut her right thumb and pressed it onto the wooden camp that had just been built on the sea.
Ninja Art: Summoning Technique.
"Bang!"
A plume of white smoke rose up.
The golden eagle we just signed yesterday has already appeared on the battlefield!
" Feihe, could you please lead us westward?"
"If you spot a battle point, slow down and stop!"
Looking at the golden eagle, which was about twenty meters tall, beside him, Uka Senju gave instructions to the spirit beast he was working with for the first time.
"Okay, you can come up now!"
Nodding at the enormous bird's head, the grandson of the Golden Eagle Clan's leader turned around, revealing his back, and leaned forward slightly, ready to take flight!
Both Kenchū Senju and Sekisei Senju have visited the Golden Eagle Clan.
Their expressions showed no surprise at all when they saw Uka Senju summon this.
Both Senju Yuangao and Hatake Senagakyo Kakuzu slightly!
They might know about Uka's mission.
Such a magnificent spirit beast?
I don't know if there's only one, or if there's a whole family!
Despite their thoughts, they didn't slow down.
At Uka's beckoning gesture, the five of them jumped onto the back of the golden eagle one after another!
"Wow--!"
A clear, long cry escaped my lips instinctively.
The golden eagle, which was about twenty meters long, then took flight into the sky with the five people on its back.
When it arrived, its size allowed it to roughly see the battlefield.
So, as soon as it took off, it used Secret Technique of the Golden Eagle Clan.
With the aid of Wind Release, it sped across the sky.
It left two distinct tracks as it rushed westward!
Konoha.
Inside the Meeting Hall of the Uchiha Clan Compound.
The Three Uchiha High-Level Officials, who were the hosts, had already taken their seats and were waiting for the newcomers.
They weren't kept waiting long.
In just a short while, the clan leaders of the neutral Shinobi Clan arrived at the place one after another.
Sitting in the main seat before a cloth banner embroidered with the Uchiha Clan Crest, Uchiha Motohisa looked around and saw that everyone else had already taken their seats.
He then raised his hand and coughed lightly to draw everyone's attention, saying, "Everyone knows why we invited you here today."
" Konoha shouldn't be in such chaos. If we allow the situation outside the village to continue, everyone here will suffer losses."
"So we invited everyone here to discuss a suitable solution to end the chaos outside the village!"
The various races had just agreed to work together to resolve the intelligence issue.
But before they could even obtain the intelligence, Sarutobi's side proactively revealed the details?
Even with the cooperation of the Kumogakure and the Third's personal intervention, they were unable to defeat the Wood Release.
They started fighting outside the village, and Sarutobi's side was at a disadvantage.
Because the main force is all inside the village, they are now blocked by the Senju and unable to leave the village to help!
The various changes that occurred in such a short period of time prompted the Uchiha leadership to immediately decide to convene a meeting.
Step forward, separate the two sides, and maintain the balance of power!
This truce and separation of the two sides also suited the wishes of the neutral Shinobi Clan who were not yet ready.
Thus, the gathering was successfully held after the intelligence was disseminated!
However, it must be said that Sarutobi's side handled this matter very poorly this time.
The strategic arrangements outside the village were flawed, resulting in the main force of the Senju returning to reinforce the village, along with newcomers, overwhelming them.
They managed to Wood Release user at sea, even with the Third Raikage by their side, and still failed!
They combined the portion given by Sarutobi with the portions collected by their respective Shinobi Clan.
Those present, especially the neutral Shinobi Clan, couldn't help but form an impression of Sarutobi that was 'incompetent'!
This is also why the Uchiha was willing to convene a meeting so quickly.
They need to disrupt the rhythm of the Senju.
To prevent these two words from escalating further, leading to neutrality and Sarutobi!
Those who won Senju then will have a tough time coming out!
But are we asking them to send people to help now?
This is something the Uchiha doesn't want!
The Uchiha Clan Head finished speaking.
The arena fell silent for a moment!
The Ino-Shika-Cho and the Hyūga are deep in thought.
The Small Shinobi Clan, however, did not want to offer any opinions or make any promises at this time!
However, Uchiha Motohisa was not worried at all about this situation.
The fact that these people are here today means they want to separate the two sides.
Now it all comes down to which of the two big shots will step up first!
After a moment, the silent Nara Clan Head and the Hyūga Clan Head opposite him looked up and exchanged a glance.
After they both confirmed each other's thoughts through that one look.
The meeting, spearheaded by the Uchiha, proceeded successfully!
"Send orders to Senju Kazuki and Senju Nobutada."
"Have them lead their Mixed Large Unit to flank this reinforcement Large Unit from both sides and wipe them out!"
"Tell Senju Junichi to deal with the people surrounded as soon as possible!"
Standing in a newly captured position outside Konoha, Senju Chiharu immediately gave orders to her guards after hearing the intelligence.
"Yes, sir!" A Young Man guard bowed in response and immediately ran ahead to relay the order.
Senju Chiharu turned around and looked at the map that had just been hung on the wall.
Their team had already captured two locations, and at that time, they had no reinforcements.
But just as they captured this third location, reinforcements from the other side arrived.
This proves that the enemy's forces are now under the command of someone at a higher level.
The next battle will no longer be about surrounding and killing a team, but about facing enemies from all sides who will surely provide support!
Looking at the marked locations on the map, I recalled the detailed environment of each location in my mind.
Senju Chiharu spoke again, "Send a message to Large Unit Kurama Mizue and ask him if he's interested in cooperating."
"Let's clean up this trash even faster!"
"Yes, sir!" the captain of another guard squad replied with a bow.
After responding, he immediately took out a Scroll and began writing information, then summoned Ninja Hawk to begin transmitting the intelligence!
The Senju Hands are fighting outside the village.
The Senju Clan Compound within the village has also issued a related response!
In addition to the two Large Unit blocking the entrance, Senju Toka deployed two more Large Unit not far from the Hokage Building.
With Uka Senju unharmed and reinforcements arriving from outside the village, their actions could no longer be as cautious as before!
The two sides have entered this stage of mutual combat.
Messages were received that members of the Senju had arrived outside the Hokage Building.
The pace of this meeting within the Uchiha clan immediately quickened!
After they discussed and confirmed the terms and designated personnel,
They immediately rushed towards the location of the two leaders!
Located in the center of the village, it is built from rocks of the same color.
Inside the tallest, bun-shaped fortress!
The Third Tsuchikage sat in a large, raised chair, frowning as he listened intently to the report from the person opposite him.
"My lord, this is the current intelligence on Konoha. More detailed information will be available soon. Konoha is currently embroiled in a conflict between two sides, and our infiltrators have been restricted from moving around!" A middle-aged man with a red headscarf, standing 1.8 meters tall and possessing a robust build, placed the Scroll on the table after speaking.
"Um!"
An unconscious response from the nose.
The Third Tsuchikage was still deep in thought after hearing the information.
He doesn't have time to worry about whether there are people on the other side.
He needs to figure out whether the two sides in Konoha will actually go to war or stop.
When will it stop?
What impact will this have on the Land of Earth?
Can their own village gain anything from this?
The Cloud Shinobi went to such great lengths to Wood Release; will there be any further developments?
Will Sarutobi's side, even when at a disadvantage, side with that side?
How credible is that prophecy?
These matters, one after another, kept flashing through his mind, prompting him to make judgments.
If a village wants to make further progress, then it must not only ensure that it does not fall behind.
Taking advantage of the enemy's weakness can be a way to accelerate one's own progress!
Moreover, this is a matter of the Land of Fire, a matter of the village with the best conditions.
If this were the Land of Wind, perhaps he wouldn't be having such a headache and finding it so difficult to make a decision!
After a long while, based on the various intelligence gathered earlier, and our understanding of the various Clan in Konoha...
The Third Tsuchikage already had a rough idea of when this incident would end.
As for the others, we'll have to take action to stop them!
After all, continuous bleeding, taking it little by little, is definitely safer than killing it all at once, where your side might not even get much of the kill!
So, he relaxed his furrowed brow, looked up at the person opposite him, and said, "Keep a close eye on this matter. Tell the undercover agents not to rush things, and absolutely not to expose themselves because of this. Staying hidden is the most important thing!"
"Yes, sir!" Upon hearing the decision from the other side, the head of the Intelligence Department secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He was afraid that the other side would instruct his department to intensify its data collection efforts and even give him a deadline.
The situation has been reported from the Front Line; the difficulty is obvious to everyone!
Planting a spy in another ninja village is no easy task.
He didn't want his hard-earned training of the people he sent out to be exposed and ruined!
Ignoring the other side's ulterior motives, Ōnoki made his request. "Inform the Front Line that, in addition to gathering intelligence on both sides, they must accurately determine the number of non- Shinobi Clan members displayed by both sides in this incident."
"This is extremely important; it can be slow, but you absolutely must provide an accurate number!"
He doesn't require a specific timeframe for this; a month or six months is fine.
But this number must be accurate!
He needs this number to determine whether his side has trained enough Ninja.
If this isn't enough, then forget about eating meat in the future.
My mouth might get smashed!
"Yes, sir!" the head of the Intelligence Department replied hastily.
He could more or less understand the purpose of this order.
Because of the recent increase in the number of Ninja in each village, this is one of their daily tasks!
Nodding, after a moment's hesitation, the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, finally made his decision. "Later, use your Intelligence Department to issue orders for three Large Unit to be transferred from the north, three Large Unit from the villages, and one more Large Unit from the South Front Line."
"A total of seven teams, commanded by Toma Kin Jonin, are to be stationed at New Mountain Port."
"And have them build the boats for crossing the sea and make preparations for the journey!"
He couldn't guess whether Sarutobi and Kumogakure would continue to be together.
If it's just a collaboration to intercept someone using Wood Release, then it doesn't matter much.
But Sarutobi needed it right now, and he wasn't sure what Sarutobi was thinking.
The Kumogakure Village has a huge appetite, and he wasn't sure what the Third Raikage was thinking.
But the two groups definitely cannot be allowed to come together.
Therefore, the Land of Earth's attitude must be made clear first.
That way, they will have enough to consider!
Eat slowly; that was the strategy he set for Iwagakure.
Before we've eaten our fill, no one dares to take the pot away.
He definitely wouldn't agree!
"Yes, sir!" Although he couldn't immediately understand the reason for the order, the head of the Intelligence Department still bowed and accepted it as was his habit.
He waved his hand, signaling the person opposite to leave.
After the door clicked to lock!
Ōnoki floated in the air and left his seat.
They flew to the window that offered a view of the Ninja Academy!
Looking at the school, which was operating normally and had expanded several times over, I realized it was much larger than before.
His brows furrowed again!
"Have the Large Unit from the Eastern Battlefield withdrawn?"
Where are they now?
Hiruzen Sarutobi, no longer as composed as before, asked in a somewhat hurried tone.
They hadn't expected the Senju to return so quickly.
I never expected Senju to act so decisively!
Even more unexpectedly, the interception at sea failed!
Knowing the mood of the person opposite them, the masked Anbu quickly replied, "They're almost there. I contacted them half an hour ago, and they said they'd arrive within an hour."
Finally, I heard some decent news.
Wearing a straw hat Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly shifted his gaze to his companion and said, " Koharu, you take the Guard Unit and sneak out right now."
"Remember, once you find that group from the East, don't disperse."
"After regrouping, we'll head straight to meet up with Yan."
"Once the men are assembled, send word back to set up camp!"
He directly outlined the general battle plan, giving Utatane Koharu, no chance to make any changes.
"Aren't we going to counterattack?" Utatane Koharu, frowning.
She could understand her friend's reluctance to start a fight right now.
However, the opposing team took advantage of the fact that the outside teams were without command to inflict such heavy casualties on our side.
Now that the main force has returned, if they don't move inside the village, can't they still boost morale outside?
Upon hearing his friend's question, Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "It's not the right time. You need to understand that our ambush plan has failed."
"You've heard the intelligence about the enemy's support methods; those powerful individuals can easily return."
"The enemy has only reached the due South now, but the southwest is even closer. I don't believe the enemy hasn't recalled their troops from there."
"If we fight now, it could easily turn into a final battle, which isn't worth it!"
"Any smart person can see why the outside teams lost this time, so there's no need to worry too much."
Their objective this time was Wood Release, but the Wood Release operation failed.
Then there's no need to continue investing!
It's just a few losses for the new Large Unit; our side isn't short of manpower.
The current situation is that dragging things out is advantageous, so we definitely have to drag it out!
If it weren't for Wood Release and prophecy, he wouldn't have been able to choose this time to use Wood Release.
As for the prophecy of that Great Toad, before the six groups of people completed it, he didn't think that Wood Release could grow to that level.
Furthermore, prophecy also requires time before he can implement it and bring sufficient enhancements to his side!
Just like the Kumogakure this time.
The defeat was so devastating, which was precisely when the prophecy came into effect!
But all of this takes time; a decisive battle with the Senju is not possible right now.
Otherwise, we'll lose everything!
"Okay!" Utatane Koharu.
She didn't dwell on the matter too much.
Their friends saw further than they did.
Once this matter stabilizes, she'll definitely get an explanation!
Watching Koharu and the Anbu leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi lit his pipe again to calm himself down.
Seated in their seats, they waited for the opportunity to offer a way out for both sides!
He understood that neither side wanted to fight.
The neutral Uchiha also didn't want them to fight.
He was well aware of this!
But everything has to wait until a certain step is taken.
Otherwise, neither side will easily trust the other!
"Wow--!"
The cry of a golden eagle rang out.
It urgently swooped down, carrying the person on its back, towards the target point.
Having removed her Chakra Cloak, Mito Uzumaki, who was resting on a wooden stump, narrowed her eyes as she observed the rapidly descending person and beast.
Sensing the speed of the descent and the size and strength of the golden eagle, she couldn't help but nod slightly!
It seems Uka did a great job with the task assigned to her this time!
"Bang!"
A golden eagle, over twenty meters tall, landed on the bow of the large ship, causing it to tilt high into the air.
The wooden bow of the boat has also begun to show signs of damage.
Seeing this, Uka Senju quickly jumped off the summoned beast.
Then, he converted his Chakra into Wood Release and poured it into the large ship!
"Bang!"
With enough weight at the stern, it fell again.
At this moment, Uka Senju waved to the golden eagle behind her and said, "Thank you, Feihe. I can't keep you here now. See you another day."
Bring the beast here, and if you don't explain, send them back.
He felt he still couldn't bring himself to do that kind of thing.
So he was willing to waste some Chakra to stabilize the ship, and he had to properly explain the situation to the golden eagle, thank it, and then say goodbye!
"Okay, I'll head back now. See you another day!" Feihe was very satisfied with the contractor's actions.
It has observed the current situation.
Furthermore, it hates water.
After responding, it nodded to the people observing below and then dispelled the Summoning Technique!
After restoring the large ship to its original state, Uka Senju threw the cripple she was holding onto the deck and quickly walked towards the smiling red-haired man.
" Grandma Mito!"
Without saying much, he simply addressed him and then stood beside him.
He got up, patted the boy's head, and glanced at the Wolf Cub with all four limbs severed.
Mito Uzumaki didn't say anything more at this moment.
Instead, he stood up and ordered the crowd, "Return to port!"