After receiving Orochimaru's instructions, Kōki returned to his room to consider how to proceed in the upcoming battle.
Kōki is fighting alone, so he basically has no worries about his rear. He just needs to be careful not to be surrounded by a large number of Sunagakure.
There's no need to hide Wood Release; use it when necessary, without excessive restraint. Since my presence on the battlefield means my identity is already exposed, and Sunagakure has long known my physical characteristics, I might as well find an opportunity to deliver a major blow to Sunagakure. When the time is right, I'll use Wood Release to wipe Sunagakure out.
As for the consequences of revealing Wood Release, Kōki felt there was no need to worry. The information about Wood Release had already been leaked before, but apart from Sunagakure, the other ninja villages hadn't taken any action, remaining on the sidelines.
Therefore, he didn't need to have too many concerns. The only thing he needed to worry about was what Madara Uchiha would think after he openly used Wood Release.
After all, Madara Uchiha in the shadows, is the most dangerous person.
Would Madara Uchiha feel that his existence seriously affects the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan? Would Lord Madara personally eliminate this obstacle because of his threat?
Thinking about this, Kōki felt a little worried. After all, no one who had witnessed Madara Uchiha's strength was not afraid, and he himself could only barely be considered at the Kage Level level, not yet able to ignore Madara Uchiha.
However, considering that Madara Uchiha at this stage is an old man who walks with a shaky gait, he probably doesn't have much fighting power left. Besides, Lord Madara might not even think much of him.
Of course, if Lord Madara really came knocking on his door, he wouldn't be afraid. He would simply gather his clones and give Lord Madara a righteous gang beating.
Thinking of this, Kōki put aside her worries and instead felt excited and happy.
For him, this was the best of times; new overpowered beings hadn't yet emerged, and the old ones were all dying out. This was the perfect time for him to sweep everything away and dominate the world.
After a series of random thoughts, Kōki drifted off to sleep with the wonderful idea of punching Lord Madara and kicking Black Zetsu.
The following day, Kōki, who had rested, and the Konoha combat troops assembled in the open space of the camp.
Thanks to Kōki's self-recommendation, Orochimaru immediately made up his mind and intensified his attack on Sunagakure. This time, he deployed a full two thousand ninjas to attack Sunagakure, determined to defeat Sunagakure quickly.
Looking at the two thousand-strong combat force and thinking of the weakened Sunagakure, Orochimaru waved his hand triumphantly, and the two thousand-strong combat force immediately set off to attack the Sunagakure's position.
However, Orochimaru did not travel with the army. He handed over command of the troops to Shikaku Nara and stayed in the camp to guard Konoha's defenses with the remaining ninjas, so that the departing troops would have no worries about their rear.
Konoha's large-scale operation did not escape the notice of Sunagakure's spies. Upon discovering Konoha's troop buildup, Sunagakure also began a series of operational deployments.
"Sir, Konoha is about to attack. How should we respond?" A high-ranking officer in the camp asked Rasa with a hint of worry.
The aggressive approach of the Konoha forces made him somewhat uneasy. His Sunagakure had suffered many defeats at the hands of Konoha before, and now, facing Konoha, he couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.
He wasn't the only one with these feelings; the high-ranking officials of Sunagakure around him also wore complex expressions, clearly troubled by Konoha's attack.
Rasa, who was at the top and had been observing the expressions of the higher-ups, looked rather grim. He thought that if even the higher-ups were afraid of Konoha's attack, then the ninjas below must be even more terrified.
He couldn't help but cast a questioning glance at Chiyo beside him, but Chiyo seemed not to see Rasa's expression at all, lost in her own thoughts and completely ignoring Rasa's plea for help.
Chiyo's detached expression only made Rasa more troubled. He knew that at this crucial moment for the entire Sunagakure, he needed his own ideas, and the opinions of others might interfere with him.
This is his responsibility as the overall commander of the battlefield, and also his responsibility as a candidate for Kazekage.
Indeed, he gained immense prestige and was recognized by the Sunagakure Sunagakure for risking his life to save them on the battlefield.
He has already been officially recognized as a candidate for Kazekage. He only needs to return to Sunagakure after the war, receive the title of Daimyo of the Land of Wind, and go through the formalities to officially succeed as Kazekage.
In other words, he is now no different from a real Kazekage.
With great power comes great responsibility. Therefore, his own judgment is especially crucial at such critical moments.
He glanced around at the senior executives, noticing the worry and trust on their faces. He took a deep breath, but instead of answering their questions directly, he left the conference room and went to the open space outside.
The area is now filled with frontline ninjas. They have all heard the news of Konoha's preparations for an attack and have come here voluntarily to await orders from higher-ups.
Looking at the densely packed Sunagakure before him, and seeing the panicked expressions on their faces, Rasa truly realized his responsibility as the Kazekage at that moment.
He took a deep breath and shouted to all the ninjas in front of him, "I, Rasa, will do everything in my power to hold off Konoha! Everyone, please lend me your strength!"
After Rasa finished speaking, he bowed deeply to the Sunagakure in front of him.
After Rasa bowed.
The previously noisy surroundings suddenly became completely quiet, so quiet that you could clearly hear the sound of the sand rolling in the wind.
Time passed slowly, and there was still no movement around. Just as Rasa was about to give up, a strange commotion arose among the Sunagakure around him. Then, someone shouted from the crowd.
" Lord Rasa, no, Lord Kazekage, please lead us."
The voice came so suddenly, yet at just the right time. Upon hearing it, the Sunagakure around them erupted in cheers, all agreeing, "That's right, Lord Kazekage, let's wipe out those bastards from Konoha together!"
"Yes, Lord Kazekage, please lead us."
Rasa's earnest encouragement boosted the morale of the Sunagakure soldiers, who were now focused on only one thought: to fight Konoha fiercely.
Hearing the cheers and support from the Sunagakure ninja around him, Rasa straightened up, his eyes red-rimmed, but his face solemn and dignified as he said, "Then let's work together to show the Konoha ninjas the magnanimity of the Sunagakure."
"Hi"
The unified and spirited responses resounded throughout the Sunagakure camp, and even Chiyo, who had been silent in the meeting room, heard them clearly.
At this moment, she finally stopped being expressionless and instead showed a satisfied smile.
"This is what it means to be the Kazekage. Rasa, you certainly haven't disappointed us."