Traveling through the desert.
As Uya walked, he took out both Kusanagi Sword. One Kusanagi Sword was sealed in his left hand, and the other in his right hand.
At this point, after both weapons were taken out, a slight connection was established, but no special changes occurred.
Uya placed the two Kusanagi Sword together and infused them with Chakra. The two Kusanagi Sword immediately emitted remarkably similar sharpness, instantly tearing through the sand sea. While they appeared identical, upon closer examination, Uya discovered some differences.
These two Kusanagi Sword are different.
The first Kusanagi Sword I obtained, the one Orochimaru wielded in the original story, possesses the ability to extend and transform. It can be used simply by injecting Chakra. It has a unique Kusanagi Swordsmanship, but it doesn't significantly amplify Chakra Flow.
However, the weapon stolen from Sunagakure does not possess the ability to transform or extend; instead, it has the ability to enhance attack power!
Simply put, the Air Shatter and Shockwave Slash performed using the second Kusanagi Sword are slightly more powerful than those performed with the first Kusanagi Sword. This is because the second sword is better suited for amplification, and Uya infuses it with lightning-attribute Chakra, it naturally forms a powerful Chakra Flow slash.
It seems that the second Kusanagi Sword is more suitable for Uya, because Uya doesn't need the Kusanagi Sword's ability to transform or extend.
However, Uya was more looking forward to the changes that would come after obtaining the third Kusanagi Sword, the Heavenly Totsuka Blade.
There was a faint connection between the two Kusanagi Sword, as if they were about to merge. Uya estimated that when all the Kusanagi Sword were gathered together, something would happen.
After traveling through the desert, what lay ahead was no longer pure sand, but a Gobi desert of gravel and debris.
This is where Konoha and Sunagakure clashed.
After walking for a while, Uya came across an extremely horrific battlefield. Under the scorching sun, the blood had mostly dried, and a large number of corpses lay there.
Uya observed the battlefield and did not find any fighting between Konoha Ninja and Sand Ninja. It seemed that both the Sand Ninja and Konoha Ninja were resting and preparing for the next battle.
However, it seems unlikely that the next battle will take place.
Thinking about what he had done in Sunagakure, Uya smiled slightly before heading towards Konoha's camp.
Soon, a makeshift building appeared in front of Uya.
Inside the Konoha camp.
This is Konoha's command post on the front lines in the Land of Wind. The commander-in-chief is still Hatake Sakumo. Danzo hasn't appeared on the front lines for a long time; who knows what he's been doing behind the scenes.
In the command center, a huge sand table map was placed in the middle, and Hatake Sakumo and Tsunade were standing next to it, analyzing the battlefield situation.
"We didn't gain any advantage in the previous battles."
Tsunade stared at the map with her beautiful eyes, took a deep breath, and then spoke in a low voice.
Hatake Sakumo sighed softly and said, "If it weren't for the medical support unit you led, and the fact that you cracked the poison used by the Kazekage to assist Chiyo, our casualties would probably have exceeded those of the Sand Ninja."
Tsunade nodded and said, "Yes, the environment here is perfect for Sand Ninja to fight in. The desert environment is like a fish in water for them. Although our Konoha ninjas can adapt to various environments, they are still affected."
As she spoke, Tsunade stretched out her hand and made a few strokes on the sand table.
Hatake Sakumo moved a few markers on the sand table, then shook his head and said, "It's too difficult to penetrate the heart of the Land of Wind. Once we get into the desert, we'll be at a complete disadvantage."
" The Sand Ninja rely on the desert terrain to ambush and launch surprise attacks, making them difficult for us to deal with."
Hearing Hatake Sakumo's words, Tsunade also showed a slightly helpless expression and said, "Yes, we can completely suppress the Sand Ninja on the front line, but once they retreat into the desert, we always suffer losses when we try to pursue them."
"To win this battle, we probably need to fundamentally break down the Sand Ninja and make them lose their will to resist. To do that, we need to find a way to cause problems for their village. If we could attack the Sunagakure directly, that would be ideal."
As Tsunade finished speaking, she drew a line on the sand table, stretching all the way to the deepest part of the desert, where Sunagakure was located.
But after finishing, Tsunade gave herself a wry smile. They couldn't even get past the edge of the desert, how could they possibly attack Sunagakure?!
"It's extremely difficult. Even if the Lord Hokage were here, it would be very difficult for him to lead us directly to Sunagakure. Moreover, even if we could launch a surprise attack, it would be almost impossible to gain any advantage. It's too difficult to defeat Sunagakure in the desert."
Hatake Sakumo took a deep breath, shook his head, and spoke.
Back in the Land of Rain, both the Sunagakure and the Iwagakure Ninja suffered somewhat due to their inability to adapt to the environment, resulting in a slight decrease in their strength. However, now that they have arrived in the Land of Wind, the Sunagakure are thriving.
Even if they could directly attack Sunagakure, the Third Kazekage, who occupies a favorable terrain, is not someone to be trifled with.
Even if Hanzo of the Salamander came to this desert terrain, he might not necessarily defeat the Third Kazekage.
Just as Hatake Sakumo and Tsunade continued discussing how to gain the upper hand on the battlefield, a ninja suddenly knocked on the door and reported to Hatake Sakumo.
"Lord Sakumo, Uya Jonin arrived."
" Uya?!"
Hatake Sakumo and Tsunade both showed a hint of surprise, then exchanged a glance before their eyes lit up with joy.
It had been almost a year since Tsunade had seen Uya. It was as if Uya had disappeared in the Land of Rain. Tsunade was happy because she was about to see Uya again, and she also knew that Uya's presence here would give them an advantage in the war!
Hatake Sakumo and Tsunade shared the same idea.
Uya's existence is almost like a war machine. Once Uya arrives here, even if they cannot defeat the Sunagakure in the rear, they can still win on the front lines and then slowly advance until the Sand Ninja's morale collapses.
"Let him come over."
Hatake Sakumo immediately spoke up.
Uya had already reached the outside of the command post. In fact, given Uya's current status, he could have entered and exited the command post directly without needing Hatake Sakumo to let him pass.
After Gate of Opening, Uya walked in, and upon seeing Tsunade, smiled at Tsunade and said, "It's been a long time."
Tsunade looked at Uya and chuckled, saying, "Yes, you've changed quite a bit in the year."
She now seems to have reached the Kage Level, and a mark has appeared between her eyebrows, clearly indicating that she developed the Strength of a Hundred Technique earlier because of Uya.
Tsunade could roughly sense that Uya's aura was much deeper than it had been a year ago, indicating that he had become even stronger, probably almost catching up to Hatake Sakumo. (To be continued.)