"Please allow me to fight! Let those arrogant fools taste the power of Dust Release!"
Ōnoki's voice, filled with indignation and fighting spirit, echoed in the spacious yet quiet command center of the flagship " Amaterasu ".
On the holographic screen, the Third Tsuchikage, who once reigned Shinobi World in the ninja world as " Ōnoki of the Two Scales," looked impatient. Behind him stood his burly son, Kitsuchi, and Akatsuchi, along with other high-ranking members of the former Iwagakure.
All of them wore new black combat vests printed with Uchiha Gunbai and the emblem of the Divine Kingdom over their original Iwagakure Ninja uniforms.
Their eyes did not show the humiliation of being conquered, but rather were filled with anger and shared hatred of the enemy.
To them, the invasion of Kumogakure was no longer a provocation against the " Uchiha Divine Kingdom," but a direct invasion of their homeland!
Gen'yō sat on the throne made of Chakra crystals, watching Ōnoki on the screen eager to go to the battlefield, a satisfied smile curving his lips.
What he wanted was never just a piece of land.
What he wants is people's hearts.
The attitude of Ōnoki and these former Iwagakure members undoubtedly proved that his "benevolent governance" and "deterrence" during this period were very effective. The people on this land have begun to identify with the new identity of "citizens of the Divine Kingdom " from the bottom of their hearts.
"Heh, Ōnoki, your fighting spirit deserves praise."
Gen'yō's voice was calm and authoritative, and it was clearly transmitted to Ōnoki's ears through the communication system.
"But now is not the time for you to make your appearance."
Gen'yō's fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of the throne, his gaze fixed on the huge three-dimensional holographic sand table in the center of the command room. Countless red dots representing the Kumogakure Army in the sand table were like mad ants, fearlessly charging towards the golden border line.
"Your Dust Release is a precious strategic-level power; it shouldn't be wasted on these grunts who can't even get through the door."
"But Lord Gen'yō!" Ōnoki exclaimed anxiously, "Are we just going to stand by and watch them swagger around at our doorstep? What will become of our Divine Kingdom's reputation if word gets out?"
"Face?" Gen'yō chuckled. "Face isn't something you gain through momentary bravado; it's earned through absolute strength."
He slowly rose from the throne, and an invisible, domineering aura instantly filled the entire command room.
Uchiha Fugaku, Shisui Uchiha, Uchiha Itachi, and Obito, who had just returned from dealing with Nagato's affairs, all turned their gazes toward their king.
"This war is not a simple border conflict."
Gen'yō's voice suddenly became solemn and chilling.
"This is the first large-scale direct war that our Uchiha Divine Kingdom has faced since its establishment!"
"This will be the first battle in which my Divine Kingdom demonstrates its power, declares its existence, and sets the rules for the entire Shinobi World!"
"Therefore, we must not only win this battle!"
In Gen'yō's eyes, the golden Kamui Mangekyo spun wildly, reflecting the dense array of enemy troops' lights on the sand table.
"And we must win beautifully! Win decisively! Win so that every wicked person will tremble with fear and dread at the mere mention of the word ' Divine Kingdom '!"
These words made the blood of every Uchiha clan member present boil!
Their eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit and fanatical worship!
This is the king they follow!
This is the domineering aura that the Uchiha Clan should have!
"Elder Fugaku." Gen'yō turned his gaze to his father.
"Here!" Uchiha Fugaku suddenly stood up straight, his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan flashing with a sharp light.
"Activate the Divine Might Legion' immediately, placing the entire army on Level One combat readiness. Simultaneously, have the Divine Kingdom Aerospace Fleet assemble and await orders in the eastern border airspace. I need to ensure that while we're dealing with that mad dog Kumogakure, no other jackals will ambush us from behind."
"Yes!" Fugaku replied in a deep voice, immediately turning around to issue commands through his terminal.
" Obito."
"Hey there, boss!" Obito grinned.
"Your ' Void God ' troops, in conjunction with Shisui's ' Body Flicker God ' troops, form the first echelon. My mission for you is simple—when those guys outside the walls have nearly exhausted their Chakra, I want you to be like two of the sharpest scalpels, precisely cutting into the enemy formation, eliminating all their commanders, and completely disrupting their command system!"
"Hehe, no problem! I guarantee I'll complete the mission! My Kamui has been itching for a long time!" Obito rubbed his hands together excitedly.
"Itachi."
"Yes," Itachi replied calmly.
"You'll be in charge of the ' Tengu ' Guard as the second echelon. After the command system is paralyzed, I want you to lead the War Puppet Legion in a thorough sweep of them. Remember, I only want two outcomes: surrender, or death."
"Understood." A cold glint flashed in Itachi's eyes.
A series of commands were issued by Gen'yō in an orderly manner. The entire Divine Kingdom, this massive and sophisticated war machine, instantly began to operate at a terrifyingly high speed!
On the other side of the holographic screen, Ōnoki, Kitsuchi, and the others were completely stunned.
Divine Might Legion? Aerospace Fleet? Void God Unit? Body Flicker God Unit? War Puppet Legion?
These unfamiliar unit designations, along with Gen'yō's absolutely confident command, gave them their first direct experience of the unfathomable military strength of the Divine Kingdom.
Unbeknownst to them, this newly emerging nation already possessed power sufficient to crush the entire Shinobi World.
After issuing all the instructions, Gen'yō turned his gaze back to Ōnoki on the screen.
" Ōnoki, your mission is also very important."
"Please give your orders, sir!" Ōnoki immediately straightened his back.
"You and all the elites from the former Iwagakure will form a reserve team. Your mission is to prevent any survivors from infiltrating our territory using Earth Release or other methods. At the same time, you will announce the invasion of Kumogakure to all the people of the former Land of Earth and show them how the Divine Kingdom will protect its people."
"I want everyone to see that choosing to submit to the Divine Kingdom is the best decision they've ever made!"
"Yes! Your subordinate obeys!" Ōnoki's heart skipped a beat, and he nodded heavily.
He understood; Gen'yō was planning a psychological warfare campaign alongside the main battle!
Gen'yō nodded in satisfaction. He glanced around at all the generals who were standing at attention in the command room, and finally fixed his gaze on the sand table in the center. An absolute domineering aura of "who else but me?" suddenly erupted from him!
His voice, like a final verdict, resounded throughout the hall and was transmitted to the ears of every frontline commander through the communication system.
"From now on!"
"I will take full command of the operation against Kumogakure!"
He slowly raised his eyes, his golden Kamui eyes sweeping over everyone present—from Uchiha Fugaku to Ōnoki on the other side of the screen.
Do you have any objections?