Earth Country, Western Rock Hidden Camp.

Compared with the military fortresses established by the Oni Kingdom in the western part of the Earth Kingdom, the camps established by Iwagakure Village still retain a rather ancient style, and mostly use the military tents carried by ancient soldiers when they marched and fought as the main resting points.

This kind of military camp surrounded by tents not only looks crude, but also has almost zero protective effect once the enemy ninja troops attack here.

The only line of defense is probably the 'wall' formed by patrolling troops.

At least for ordinary people, such a camp is unbreakable.

The third generation Tsuchikage Onoki, who is the commander-in-chief of the Iwagakure front line, is sitting in a large tent dedicated to conferences. He is frowning deeply at this moment. The skin on his face has already become loose and a little wrinkled under the marks of time.

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It is indeed hard for an old man who is over seventy years old to rush to the forefront of the battlefield and fight a group of young and passionate ninjas. But it also happens to prove the weakness that Iwagakure has always had.

——The Tsuchikage has no successor.

There may have been such an heir, but the other person has gloriously become a notorious S-class rebel ninja. Not long ago, he also attacked his ally Sunagakure and almost took away Sunagakure's one-tail jinchuriki... Let's learn this

Ohnoki was so angry at the news that he almost vomited blood.

In this way, he is no longer qualified to laugh at Konoha's lax management, which has led to the emergence of so many dangerous rebellious ninjas. Now Iwagakure seems to have embarked on the same old path as Konoha?

Onoki was undoubtedly angry when he saw such news.

After all, this organization captured Iwagakure's two tailed beasts. If it hadn't been like this, he wouldn't have been so passive at all on the battlefield with the Demon Country.

Whether it is a four-tailed jinchuriki or a five-tailed jinchuriki, they are all powerful ninjas who use the power of tailed beasts. They will not lose their minds without completely liberating the chakra of the tailed beasts. In a one-on-one situation, he will

There is no way to capture them in a short period of time.

As long as the two jinchūriki use the tailed beast chakra in their bodies on the battlefield, the destructive power they can produce to the enemy will be far greater than that of his Tsuchikage.

Thinking about this, I hate this mysterious organization that targets tailed beasts even more than the country of ghosts in front of me.

If the two tailed beasts hadn't disappeared...

Just when Onoki was so annoyed, the curtain of the tent was opened, and Huang Tu, the son of the elite Jonin of Iwagakure, walked in from the outside.

Judging from his slightly thin face, he must have suffered a lot during the recent battle with the ninjas from the Kingdom of Ghosts.

"Have you heard from Konoha, Sunagakure and Kirigakure?"

There are 10,000 ninjas gathered in this camp. If the ninjas of the great powers do not move out, it is not a problem to wipe out the entire ninja world.

But facing a behemoth of the same level or even more powerful, even with 10,000 ninjas, Ohnoki did not have absolute confidence that he could defeat the Kingdom of Demons.

Because the woman Hyuga Ayane appeared on the battlefield again, although she did not launch an attack, as long as the opponent came out to show off her face, it would be enough to cause a huge deterrent to Iwagakure.

It was as if this battlefield was just a stage for her catwalk, with a relaxed and leisurely attitude.

Loess looked at his old father who was irritable but still suppressing his depressed mood. There was a look of worry in his eyes. He came over and made a cup of hot tea for his father Onoki before saying slowly: "Sunagakure said that he would contain the Kingdom of Demons."

Part of the main force, but in other matters, they feel deeply powerless. Konoha sent four thousand ninjas to support our Iwagakure, but when they reached the front line, they remained stationary."

Although it was not stated explicitly, this attitude of not fighting undoubtedly pointed out the intentions of Sunagakure and Konoha at this time.

They hope that Iwagakure will focus on the overall situation and that no party will be able to afford the consequences of continuing the fight.

And Onoki couldn't blame him, because Sunagakure and Konoha both expressed support, at least they didn't intend to let Iwagakure fight alone.

But as a result, the situation in the western part of the Earth Kingdom... Ohnoki became worried for a while.

"How is it over there Kirigakure?"

"The Mizukage deeply feels that the failure of this war is attributable to several persons. He said that he will take the blame and resign in the near future, select the fifth Mizukage, and then discuss the attack with Iwagakure."

"..."

Still resigning at this time and carrying out power transfer? What does Kirigakure want to do?

Ohnoki's face turned blue and white, his lips moved twice, and he wanted to curse, but in the end he took a deep breath and endured it.

He originally thought that Yagura's resignation was just a show of words... He didn't expect that he would actually do it, and even a formal notice was sent.

Although this does indeed focus the conflicts between the villages on personal mistakes, causing all the faults to be borne by the Mizukage personally... But if an apology can comfort the seven thousand ninjas who sacrificed Iwagakure, he would

It’s not that I don’t mind what Yagura did.

However, now that I think about it, Kirigakure's behavior was nothing less than rubbing salt into Iwagakure's wounds.

"He is really an excellent 'Water Shadow'!"

Onoki gritted his teeth.

Although he hates it, he has to admit that doing this will help Yagura win the trust of his subordinates and make them more loyal.

Generally speaking, if there is a major mistake in the village, the responsibility will be put on one of the people in charge, rather than letting the shadow of a village take the responsibility... because this means that it will shake the influence of the shadow's rule.

But Yagura did it without hesitation, even though the method was ridiculous and even despicable.

He's a shrewd guy.

Now it is impossible for Iwagakure to ask Kirigakure to hand over Mizukage to apologize and make up for the losses of Iwagakure and Konoha. After all, the person involved has sincerely apologized and resigned...

"In addition, it seems that the two hundred-man reconnaissance teams sent by Kirigakure two days ago have lost contact again in the western waters of the Kingdom of Demons... The top management of Kirigakure seems to want to conceal this news and does not intend to let us

These Allied forces saw their substantial 'results'."

Huangtu also felt helpless about this.

After being lied to about the war situation last time, he was cautious about Kirigakure's information.

You can't just say whatever Kirigakure says.

"..."

Regarding such funny news, Onoki no longer even had the idea of ​​joking.

Although this news is indeed very funny, it also reveals an extremely cruel reality - the Kingdom of Oni is far more professional in water combat than Kirigakure's water escape ninjas.

Although Kirigakure's behavior of lying about the battle report is disgusting, as a ninja village from a large country, it still has combat effectiveness, and it is not a ninja force like a small country that can be broken at a touch.

He just laughed at Yagura's cunning and shamelessness. As a five-kage, but without the responsibility of a five-kage, he would only be so sneaky and cunning, but he would not ridicule or belittle the combat effectiveness of a powerful ninja village.

Thinking of everything Iwagakure encountered on the frontal battlefield, Kirigakure was in such a dilemma in the western waters of the Demon Country, which is proof of the strength of the Demon Country's maritime fleet.

There is no way to determine the route of the Kingdom of Ghosts in the western sea. Entering rashly will only lead to a devastating blow.

The worst result is to be like Jiraiya and be dumped by the Kingdom of Demons. If Konoha hadn't sent Shimura Danzo out and used this unexpected method, Konoha's losses would not have been lower than Iwagakure, or even

It's even more tragic. Even Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas, may be buried in the country of bears forever...

In addition, the two hundred-man reconnaissance troops were wiped out again this time. Kirigakure had lost thousands of ninjas from the beginning of the war to now just as a test. Strictly speaking, Kirigakure's losses were also not low. The losses

With this power, there is no problem in tying down several small countries.

However, they all collapsed in the western sea of ​​the Kingdom of Ghosts, and not a single bit of information could be found...

Onoki's eyes became serious.

Not only the land and sky, but also the sea...has it become the absolute domain of the Demon Country?

Even Kirigakure, who is best at water fighting in the ninja world, has difficulty conquering it.

"It seems the situation is over..."

Ohnoki shook his head and sighed. His already old body looked even older, and his aura was decadent.

Attack? Recover lost ground?

What should we use to attack? What should we use to regain lost ground?

Or negotiation?

Iwagakure, who cannot even win a direct battle, will be even more passive when it comes to the negotiation table and cannot expect to regain lost ground in negotiations.

Huang Tu also saw the intention of his father Ohnoki, and asked tentatively: "The troops stationed here..."

"We can't retreat!" Onoki's turbid eyes were full of red, even with a hint of ferocious color: "Not only can't we retreat, we must also take an active offensive posture! As long as the Kingdom of Oni dares to attack again, Iwagakure will

The 10,000 ninjas here were broken into pieces, and they rushed into the Kingdom of Demons at all costs, destroyed their towns, invaded their territories, and died with them. Go and spread this news, and make it as loud as possible.

!”

If the Land of Earth and Iwagakure are destroyed, then the Kingdom of Demons will not be able to survive either.

At least they will suffer hundreds of thousands or even millions of civilian losses, and their economy will be set back for decades!

This is Ohnoki's idea.

Now that Earth Country and Iwagakure are gone, the so-called 'bottom line' will no longer be the bottom line.

After all, if the fight continues, this is the only way Iwagakure can stop the Demon Country.

Unless the Kingdom of Oni doesn't care about the casualties of domestic people or the decline of the economy, and wants to destroy the Kingdom of Earth and Iwagakure.

"yes!"

Huang Tu's heart was trembling. Although he couldn't bear Ohnoki's decision and wanted to dissuade him, when the words came to his lips, he changed his tune and obeyed the order.

Huang Tu was about to leave. He just turned around and before he could lift his steps, Onoki's cold voice came from behind again: "Huang Tu, you have to remember that we have no choice in this situation. If one day I unfortunately die in the line of duty,

When you inherit the Fourth Tsuchikage, you must implement this determination! The world of ninjas does not require mercy or weakness. You only need to make the enemy feel fear and fear to ensure survival!"
To be continued...