In the conference room of the capital of the Land of Grass, the atmosphere was almost frenzied. Everyone wore exaggerated smiles, as if the pain of war had never existed, and they were immersed in the joy of victory.
Tennin Hyuga, the commander of the ninja army, was laughing heartily, his voice echoing in the conference room. "How exhilarating! How exhilarating! Write down the victory report! Our army fought bravely against the enemy, and under Tennin Hyuga's leadership, with only over ten thousand casualties, we annihilated more than one hundred thousand elite troops of the Land of Earth. Only a small number escaped more than a hundred miles away. This is the supreme glory of our army, enough to be remembered in history!" His eyes gleamed with greed and pride, as if he could already see himself being admired by all the people.
Reiko Kurama bowed slightly, his respect tinged with caution. " Tennin, Masatake Kyogoku Akiya Imai died in battle. Shall we write down the battle report?"
Tennin Hyuga frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant. "How did these two people die?"
Kaima Senju stepped forward and said loudly, " Masatake Kyogoku Ōnoki killed by that short guy Onoki in the sky using Dust Release during the chase. That kid had a trick up his sleeve."
The border city of the Land of Grass was a land shrouded in the Yin Shadow war. The Land of Earth's defensive fortifications stretched like a steel dragon, blocking the path of the Konoha Allied Forces. The tall, thick walls were built of solid rock, each stone a symbol of the Land of Earth's unwavering will. On the walls, the Land of Earth ninja stood ready, their gazes cold and vigilant. They wore heavy armor, and the Land of Earth's military flag fluttered fiercely in the wind behind them.
As the army of the Land of Grass surged forward like a tidal wave, the ninjas of the Land of Earth remained undisturbed. They unleashed Earth Release Ninjutsu, causing the ground to instantly rise, forming sharp earth spikes that completely blocked the Konoha army's advance. The Land of Earth ninjas worked in pairs, one reinforcing the walls while the other fired rock arrows at the enemy through the gaps. These rock arrows, whistling through the air, accurately struck the soldiers of the Fire-Grass Alliance climbing the walls, each arrow felling a soldier, blood quickly spreading through the grass. If a strong opponent charged, the Land of Earth ninjas used Explosion Release to blast them.
The Konoha Allied Forces launched charge after charge, only to be repelled time and again by the Land of Earth's formidable defenses. Over the course of several months, the Konoha Legion paid a heavy price on this land, managing to recapture only a few empty cities. The soldiers were exhausted and demoralized; the pride and arrogance of their earlier victories were gone from their eyes, replaced by endless weariness and confusion.
Tennin Hyuga cursed, "Are those damned Land of Earth ninjas like turtles? Wait till I get there, I'll slaughter you until the blood flows like a river!"
Mu and Ōnoki stood on the castle wall and laughed, "In a direct confrontation, my Land of Earth may not be able to defeat you, but when it comes to defense, my Land of Earth is undoubtedly the best in the world."
Ōnoki laughed, "Master, once the Lord Tsuchikage arrives, it will be the death of these Konoha ninja. We can finally avenge our defeat."
Eiichi Yamazaki then added, " Akira Imai was killed by that Explosion Release ninja, Ryoichi Kondo."
Tennin Hyuga pondered for a moment, a sly smile appearing on his face, "The battle report also mentions that the two clan leaders fought bravely, only to be ambushed and killed by the enemy. They are heroes of Konoha, the pride of our Land of Fire. Their deeds should inspire future generations to be willing to sacrifice their lives to protect the glory of the Land of Grass!"
" Tennin is wise and mighty! Writing such a battle report not only highlights the bravery of the two clan leaders but also boosts the morale of our army. It is truly a perfect strategy!" Yamaro Sakai said with a fawning expression, giving a thumbs up. His exaggerated expression seemed to say that Tennin Hyuga had made a great decision that was unprecedented.
Hongyezi quickly echoed, her voice high-pitched and ingratiating. "Sir, your strategy is beyond our reach. This glorious victory is entirely due to your brilliant planning and decisive command. You single-handedly defeated an enemy army of ten thousand, which is why our army enjoys its glory today!" In an instant, the meeting room was filled with flattery. As if in a competition, everyone used the most ornate and nauseating words in the world to praise Tennin Hyuga.
The Daimyo of the Land of Grass, beaming, personally poured a cup of fine wine for Tennin Hyuga, presenting it with both hands and flatteringly saying, " Tennin, your contribution to this great victory is immense. Your wisdom and courage are the Sea God of our Land of Grass. With you here, the Land of Grass will surely be safe!" His tone was full of ingratiation, and his eyes were filled with awe and longing for Tennin's strength.
The leaders of Kusagakure also rose, bowed deeply, and murmured, "Our commander is divinely mighty, his strategies decisive and victorious! We are willing to go through fire and water for him without hesitation!" "Under our commander's leadership, we are like people in darkness seeing a beacon, illuminating the path forward for our Land of Grass. We will never forget this kindness!"
Amidst the sycophantic flattery, the celebratory atmosphere reached its climax. The conference room was laden with delicacies, and the aroma of wine filled the air. Everyone toasted and laughed, as if the cruelty of war were merely a distant dream. Tennin Hyuga sat in the main seat, basking in the praise, his smile growing increasingly smug. He raised his glass, stood up, and proclaimed loudly, "Today's victory marks the beginning of our army's rise! Gentlemen, let us toast to our glorious Mirai!"
"Cheers!" the crowd shouted in unison, their voices deafening.
The echoes of the victory celebration still lingered, but the people of the Land of Grass and the ninjas of the Land of Fire had not yet fully awakened from their dream of victory when they were swept into the turbulent waves of war. The Tennin Hyuga stood before his tent, gazing at the northern horizon, his eyes filled with greed and ambition. With a wave of his hand, he issued the order for the entire army to march north and reclaim the lost territory. The 100,000-strong allied army quickly assembled under the command, their morale soaring, the glory of victory shining brightly on them.
Behind the Fire Grass Alliance army, Wu saw the Ishikawa reinforcements and a smug smile spread across his face. He secretly rejoiced at how correct his initial decision had been. Now, the Tenpei of victory had completely tipped in the favor of the Land of Earth: "Now, they're doomed."
Tennin Hyuga sank. He knew the situation had become extremely unfavorable. But as the commander-in-chief of the allied forces, his inherent pride and stubbornness prevented him from easily backing down. He shouted, "We will not easily admit defeat!" His voice echoed across the battlefield, trying to rouse the last fighting spirit of his soldiers.
The battle resumed, with Ishikawa and Mu joining forces like two destructive Xingchen, launching a fierce attack on Tennin Hyuga. Ishikawa rapidly Hand Seals, causing the earth to tremble violently, and countless sharp rocks erupted from the ground, piercing Tennin Hyuga like swords. Mu, meanwhile, used Dust Release to disrupt Tennin Hyuga's mind, plunging him into a dilemma of being caught between offense and defense.
Although Tennin Hyuga was powerful, he gradually became overwhelmed by the combined attack of two Above Clan Head Level. He dodged left and right, but his body was still cut in many places by rocks, and his clothes were stained with blood. However, he still resisted stubbornly and unleashed the secrets of Hyuga Gentle Fist. His fists were fierce and powerful, and each punch could shatter the surrounding rocks. However, facing the tidal wave of attacks from Ishikawa and Muru, his defense gradually showed flaws.
"You think you can defeat me like this? Dream on!" Tennin Hyuga roared, his eyes filled with resentment. However, Ishikawa and Mu's attacks were too powerful. A powerful Earth Release technique sent Tennin Hyuga flying, and Mu's Dust Release struck him in mid-air. His head was shattered by the Dust Release, and his body fell heavily into a pool of blood, his life force rapidly draining away from him.