Inside the royal palace of the Land of the Moon, the atmosphere was oppressively suffocating. The Daimyo, seated on his throne, stared at the spies who had come to deliver the news. The Land of Lightning had amassed an army Land of Lightning 300,000. His legs gave way, and he collapsed to the ground. His eyes were filled with terror and despair, and he kept muttering, "It's over, it's over..." After a long while, he finally regained his composure and roared hoarsely, "Quickly, summon all the ministers!"
Before long, the ministers gathered in a panic. The daimyo, looking at them, said with a sob in his voice, " The Land of Lightning has attacked! We are no match for them. Only the Land of Fire can save us! Quickly send envoys to the Land of Fire to request aid, along with plenty of treasure. Make sure they agree to send troops! Our entire ninja army must be assembled at the capital, Moon Castle, to defend the royal city to the death!"
The ministers exchanged worried glances, but could only hastily withdraw and make arrangements. Then the nation's army began to assemble at the capital. The nobles of the Land of the Moon were already in chaos, fleeing in panic towards the Land of Fire with their families and valuables, raising clouds of dust along the way. Commoners of the Land of the Moon with some wealth and status also followed suit, their cries and shouts mingling together.
The ninja army of the Land of the Moon entered a state of emergency preparedness. Abandoning their posts in other cities, the ninja forces rushed towards the royal capital. In the Moon Castle, the young ninjas, though their eyes betrayed tension, gripped their weapons tightly and stood resolutely in their ranks. The older ninjas, meanwhile, busily allocated supplies and inspected ninja tools. An old ninja said solemnly, "This time we face the powerful Land of Lightning. Everyone must give it your all to protect our homeland!" The ninjas responded in unison, their voices trembling slightly, but filled with a determination to fight to the death.
Chaos reigned in the border towns of the Land of Rain. Families fled in all directions, screams and cries filling the air. The general stood on the high platform of his stronghold, watching the Sand shinobi surge in from all sides like a tidal wave. His face was ashen, and his hands trembled uncontrollably. He knew the Land of Rain was on the verge of collapse, while the army of the Land of Earth had already breached the border of another northern border town.
With trembling hands, the daimyo of the Land of Rain wrote a letter pleading for help, " Lord Hokage, save us! The Land of Rain is willing to serve the Land of Fire forever!" After writing it, he immediately dispatched his most trusted subordinate to deliver it to the Land of Fire at top speed.
The nobles of the Land of Rain were equally terrified. They abandoned their luxurious mansions, took their valuables, and mingled with the fleeing crowds, heading towards the Land of Fire.
For a nation without a ninja village, there was no shortage of loyal and brave ninjas. They quickly assembled, fully aware of the enemy's strength, yet they did not retreat. Ninjas skilled in Water Release began to help the army set up water barriers, attempting to halt the enemy's advance; while ninjas adept at assassination remained hidden in the shadows, ready to deliver a fatal blow. "Even if we fight to the last drop of blood, we cannot let the Land of Rain fall into the hands of another nation!" a ninja roared, and the ninjas echoed his cry, their morale ignited in this tragic atmosphere.
On the coast of the Land of Land of Whirlpools, warships from the Land of Water pressed in like dark clouds, blotting out the sun. The resounding war drums emanating from the ships made the hearts of the ninjas from the Land of Whirlpools race. They gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes revealing tension and determination. "We cannot sit idly by and wait to die!" one ninja shouted. The ninjas then sprang into action, using the terrain to their advantage, setting up various traps and Sealing Jutsu techniques along the shore.
Meanwhile, messengers from the Land of Whirlpools galloped towards the Land of Fire.
On the land of the Land of Grass, the overwhelming army of the Land of Earth, which blotted out the sky, caused the people to weep. In the villages, people frantically packed their meager belongings, helping the old and leading the young, and fled into the distance. The daimyo of the Land of Grass, in desperation, could only send a desperate cry for help to the Land of Fire: " Land of Fire, save us! You must maintain world peace! We don't want to be destroyed!"
The ninja villages of the Land of Grass were also on an emergency mobilization, with 100,000 ninjas forming the front line to defend their homeland, building defensive barriers along the border. "We will not let the wolves of the Land of Earth get away with this! We will fight for a chance for the Land of Grass to survive!" The ninjas encouraged each other, awaiting the brutal battle that was about to begin.
In an instant, letters of distress flew to the Land of Fire like snowflakes. Meanwhile, Konoha in the Land of Fire urgently convened a Hokage meeting. Hokage Tobirama Senju sat at the head of the table, his expression grave as he looked at the letters of distress and the messages from the Anbu. The atmosphere in the room was unusually heavy.
Hokage Tobirama Senju's expression was grim, the letter pleading for help in his hand slightly crumpled. He spoke, "Recently, both the Daimyo and I have received countless letters pleading for help. The Land of Lightning has dispatched 300,000 troops to attack the Land of the Moon and the Land of Hot Water; the Land of Water has dispatched 200,000 troops to attack the Land of Whirlpools; the Land of Earth has dispatched 400,000 troops to attack the Land of Rain and the Land of Grass; Land of Wind has dispatched 250,000 troops to attack the Land of Rain. I know what they're up to; their ultimate target is us! My elder brother has only been dead for less than a month, and I've gone to great lengths to keep the news under wraps, even the Konoha were kept in the dark. How did this news spread throughout the Shinobi World? I know there must be a traitor within our ranks. What, do you all want war that badly? Now that the enemy is here, let's hear your opinions!"
Uchiha Tomioki stood up abruptly, his chakra pulsating slightly. He roared, "The Chakra Uchiha Clan requests permission to fight! Those countries are nothing but clowns! I am willing to personally lead 100,000 troops to fight them and show them the power of the Uchiha!" With that, he crossed his arms, his face full of disdain.
Tennin Hyuga also stood up, looked up and laughed loudly, "Under the Byakugan of my Hyuga Clan, all countries are like weeds. I am willing to lead an army to sweep across all countries and make them dare not covet us even a little bit again!" His Byakugan flickered slightly, and he exuded a confident aura.
Akira Senju, a calm smile on his face, said unhurriedly, "My Senju Clan is willing to lead troops to attack the Land of Water. Hmph, they dare to attack our ally; they're simply courting death!"
As soon as the words were spoken, Sasuke Sarutobi, Dansuke Shimura, and other clan leaders stood up one after another, clamoring for battle: "We request to fight! We beg the Lord Hokage to send troops!" "That's right! We can't let them look down on Konoha!" The scene became somewhat chaotic for a moment, with everyone vying to fight. They were all very excited. Every ninja loved war, and none of them were afraid of it. They all wanted to make a name for themselves on the battlefield and kill their way through the land.
Uchiha Tomioki and Tennin Hyuga almost got into a fight. Uchiha Tomioki pointed at Tennin Hyuga and said, "How much can you Hyuga do? This time, my Uchiha will definitely be the main force!" Tennin Hyuga was not to be outdone and retorted, "You guys? Don't get beaten to a pulp and have to rely on me, Hyuga clean up the mess!" The two went back and forth, neither willing to give in. If it weren't for others holding them back, they would have almost come to blows.
Seeing the chaotic scene, Tobirama Senju the table, and shouted, "Quiet down! This is not the time to argue about this!" Only then did everyone quiet down.
Tobirama Senju took a deep breath and began selecting his generals. "Now, listen to my command! Order all clans to assemble their ninja armies, dividing them into five legions, each with 80,000 men." His gaze swept over Tennin Hyuga, " The First Legion's commander is Tennin Hyuga. You are powerful and adept at observation. The Land of Earth 'Land of Grass with great force; it's up to you to deal with them. The deputy legion commanders are Reiko Kurama and Kaima Senju. You must fully assist Hyuga Marshal Hyuga without fail. Order the First Legion to support the Land of Grass and confront the Land of Earth's army."
Then, he looked at Mito Uzumaki, "The commander of the Second Army is Mito Uzumaki, and the vice commanders are Shikaboshi Nara and Mumei Senju. One of you is exceptionally intelligent, and the other is a master of ninjutsu. You will accompany Lady Mito to support the Land of Whirlpools and fight against the army of the Land of Water."
"The commander of the Third Army is Akira Senju. You volunteered to fight in the Land of Water, so you must be confident. The deputy commanders are Sasuke Sarutobi and Dansuke Shimura. You two are both shrewd and calculating people. You must assist Akira Senju supporting the Land of Rain, with the aim of holding back the armies of the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth." Tobirama Senju arranged things methodically.
"The commander of the Fourth Legion Corps is Senju Yasuhei, and the deputy commanders are Tenshi Aburame and Masataka Hatake. You are the rescue army corps, ready to provide support at any time, and go wherever the situation is critical."
"Finally, I will personally assume the position of Commander of the Fifth Legion, with Kagura and Yohei Mito as Vice Commanders. The Fifth Legion will deliver a crushing blow to the Land of Lightning. The tactic this time is to kill as many enemy troops as possible while ensuring our own survival. Do you all understand?"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tomioki's face lit up with displeasure, and he questioned, "What about us Uchiha? Why weren't we assigned to the battle?"
Tobirama Senju Senju's expression hardened as he stared at Uchiha Tomioki and said, " The Uchiha's mission is far more important! Command the last 100,000 troops to defend the Land of Fire. I don't want any foreign ninja squads entering the Land of Fire to cause trouble. The Uchiha must be prepared to eliminate all enemies who enter the Land of Fire, including spies. If the Land of Fire and Konoha are destroyed, then the Uchiha will be the sinners. Can you accomplish this?"
Uchiha Tomioki gritted his teeth and said helplessly, "I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"
The nobles of the Land of Fire were also busy. They knew that logistical support was crucial once war broke out. Several high-ranking nobles gathered at the daimyo's residence to discuss the supply of materials and the coordination of people's livelihoods. "We must ensure the supply of materials to the front lines—food, weapons, medicine—nothing can be lacking," a white-haired noble said solemnly. The daimyo of the Land of Fire said, "We must also appease the people within our borders and not let the war affect their livelihoods. I have appointed Princess Flying Swallow to be fully in charge of relief efforts. She is also willing to fund the establishment of relief stations in various towns to shelter refugees displaced by the war. I hope everyone will cooperate fully." Thus, the nobles generously contributed, Orito to purchase supplies, arranged transportation, and sent people to various places to maintain order and ensure the stability of the Land of Fire's rear.
The news sent Konoha into a frenzy. Shinobi from all clans returned to their territories and began to assemble. The Uchiha Clan shivers, their Sharingan red, angrily cried out, "Why are we relegated to guarding our homes?!" The Senju Clan excitedly sharpened their weapons, muttering, "This time, we'll make sure those enemies never return!" The Hyuga Clan shinobi exchanged battle tips, brimming with confidence.
The ninjas from various clans were not to be outdone, quickly forming teams. Some were checking their ninja tools, while others were discussing battle strategies. "We can't lose to those big clans this time! We must show everyone the strength of our small clan's ninjas!" a young Sarutobi ninja said, clenching his fist. The entire Konoha was shrouded in the tense atmosphere of war. Every ninja was eager to go to the battlefield and show their skills. However, they were unaware that besides the external enemies, the undercurrents within the village were equally dangerous.