Meanwhile, at the daimyo's residence in the Land of Water, the atmosphere was so tense it seemed like water could be squeezed out of it. The daimyo sat high in the main seat, his eyes revealing a resolute determination. Surrounding him were the high-ranking officials and representatives of various nobles from the Land of Water, all with solemn expressions, discussing in hushed tones.
A nobleman slammed his hand on the armrest and stood up abruptly, his voice filled with resentment. " The Shinobi World War has broken out! The Land of Lightning has called for our cooperation, and the Land of Fire's actions are intolerable! They're like a bunch of madmen. A few years ago, the Land of Tea and the Land of Artisans were occupied by the Land of Fire, and all the nobles were slaughtered. This is clearly aimed at our entire noble class. Now all the nobles in the Shinobi World have united to attack the Land of Fire. If we miss this golden opportunity, and if Tian Yukihime, we would be truly finished!"
These words caused a stir among the surrounding nobles, who began to chime in with their own opinions. Some nobles thumped their chests and said, "That's right! We can't just sit here and wait! We must act quickly; this opportunity won't come again!"
The Daimyo of the Land of Water waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. At this moment, the Onmyoji, who had been sitting in the corner, spoke up. His voice was unhurried yet carried a calm tone. "Everyone, the actions of the Land of Fire are indeed shocking, but from another perspective, it shows that they are no longer satisfied with their existing territory and power. Queen Tian Flying Swallow is attempting to expand by force and establish a larger empire. If we don't unite and launch an attack to reclaim control of the Land of Water, then the entire Shinobi World will belong to the Land of Land of Fire. This is no longer just a war between ninjas; it's a matter of great importance concerning the Mirai of the entire Land of Water, and even the entire Shinobi World."
The daimyo nodded slightly after hearing the Onmyoji's words. "The Onmyoji makes sense. However, our most urgent task right now is to remove the thorn in our side, the Mizukage Tian Yukihime- hime. Her forces have been opposing us all along. If we don't deal with her first, how will we have the energy to deal with the Land of Fire?"
These words sparked another round of discussion among the nobles. One noble stepped forward and exclaimed, "The Daimyo is right! Mizukage Tian Yukihime is a menace. She's usurped the position of Mizukage and Tenten her Mist Ninja subordinates to constantly raid our territory under the guise of searching for Hokage Tsubasa. If we don't deal with her first, how can we possibly concern ourselves with the affairs of the Land of Fire? I'm willing to contribute money and effort; I'll give anything to get rid of Tian Yukihime, even if it means going bankrupt!"
Other nobles also responded enthusiastically, some offering to contribute manpower, others offering weapons and equipment. The hall was instantly filled with lively chatter, as everyone displayed remarkable enthusiasm.
Seeing this, the Onmyoji also stood up and addressed the daimyo and nobles, saying, "Since you all share this determination, my Onmyoji Clan will not back down. I will go all out, gathering the strength of our Onmyoji and sorcerers. Although we Onmyoji are few in number, each of us possesses unique abilities that can play a crucial role on the battlefield. Moreover, we can utilize special spells and items to enhance our strength, and at critical moments, we can summon demons to join the battle."
Upon hearing this, the daimyo smiled with satisfaction, "Alright! It's settled then. Gentlemen, once you return, begin preparations immediately. Those who wish to contribute money, contribute manpower, contribute weapons and equipment. We must assemble a powerful army as quickly as possible, first to defeat the false Mizukage, Tian Yukihime, and regain control of the Land of Water, and then launch an attack on the Land of Fire!"
Upon hearing the great name's words, the nobles were all eager and full of confidence. They all declared that they would go all out to fight for the Mirai of the Land of Water after returning home.
After several days of intense preparation, the army of the Land of Water was finally assembled. Ninjas, Onmyoji, shamans, and ordinary soldiers gathered together, forming a powerful force. When the daimyo stood on the high platform, looking down at the densely packed army below, his heart was filled with confidence.
"Gentlemen, today we gather here for the Mirai of the Land of Water, for the peace of the entire Shinobi World. We cannot tolerate the ambitions of the Land of Fire, nor can we tolerate the tyranny of the false Tian Yukihime, Mizukage. Today, we will use our strength to defend our dignity and protect our interests!"
As soon as the daimyo finished speaking, a deafening cheer erupted from the army below. The ninjas and samurai brandished their weapons, ready to set off at any moment. At this moment, they were no longer individuals acting independently, but a united collective striving for a common goal.
Finally, when everything was ready, the army of the Land of Water set off in a grand procession. Ninjas led the way, Onmyoji and sorcerers provided support in the middle, and ordinary soldiers followed closely behind. It was a massive army, with a total strength of two million. They carried the hopes of the nobles of the Land of Water and embarked on their journey to conquer Tian Yukihime.
In the Mizukage Building of Kirigakure, Tian Yukihime and the Kirigakure's high-ranking officials are meeting to discuss how to respond to Kirigakure attack by the daimyo and nobles. What are everyone's opinions?
The Hozuki Clan chief said, "Kirigakure and the Daimyo have always been equals. If they want to start a war, then we will destroy them. From now on, Kirigakure will be the one to call the shots in the Land of Water."
The head of the Yuki Clan said, "When the Mizukage took over, Kirigakure's strength was reduced by one-third, and later, after launching several wars of annihilation, it suffered heavy losses. Now, Kirigakure has at most 300,000 ninja. How can we possibly deal with the allied forces of the Land of Water's nobles?"
The Kaguya Clan said: The Shinobi World War is all about strength. The Mizukage alone can be worth 100,000 ninja soldiers.
The head of the Anbu said, "According to secret reports, the noble alliance has more than two million troops. Even if the casualties are ten to one, Kirigakure."
Tian Yukihime said: What I want is for everyone to know if they dare to fight, how to fight if they do, and how to retreat if they don't fight, not for you to analyze the pros and cons.
The Hozuki Clan said, "Let's start the war directly. We can take on ten men each. The fighting strength of those samurai is a joke."
The Yuki Clan Chief said, "My opinion is to retreat. It's clear that the enemy has the advantage in terms of troops, but as long as we retreat, their noble alliance will be unable to sustain the losses and will disband. We should then launch a surprise attack on those major nobles and defeat them one by one; that's the best strategy."
Tian Yukihime said, "That's right, but if we retreat, our ninjas will lose morale under the pressure of the nobles' propaganda. I wonder how many of them will defect to us! If we can't even hold our headquarters, we won't be able to hold our heads high in the software industry in the future."
The Yuki Clan Chief said, "Now is not the time to talk about face! Preserving our strength is the most important thing to do. Only the final winner will have the last laugh!"
Other clan leaders and high-ranking members generally agreed with this statement, and it was considered the safest course of action.
Tian Yukihime said, "I have a different strategy. I would like to hear your opinions. We will form dozens of elite assassination squads to infiltrate the various noble families. With the noble forces mobilized, and the families' defenses limited, we can slaughter the entire family, young and old. The noble alliance will collapse without a fight, and I will personally go and take the heads of the daimyo's entire family. What do you all think?"
Minazuki Clan said, "It's a good idea, but isn't it a bit too ruthless? No nobles will support us anymore."
Tian Yukihime said, "After the Land of Water's nobles are all wiped out, your families will become the highest noble families in the Land of Water. Wouldn't it be better if the entire Land of Water were governed by our Kirigakure?"
The eyes of the various clan leaders lit up; the temptation was too great...