DreamersGN Chapter 193 Shadows Are Shadows
Chapter 193 Shadows Are Shadows
Chapter 193 Shadows Are Shadows
The border between the Kingdom of Fire and the Kingdom of Wind has been in chaos for three days.
Inside Sunagakure, gloom looms.
No one expected that the allies of Iwagakure, who had supported for more than two years, would suddenly collapse.
After a no-suspense battle at the Kannabi Bridge, the two forces of Konoha merged to fight Sunagakure.
In the past half a year, Sunagakure faintly began to fail.
Compared with Konoha's number advantage, although Sunagakure has fewer personnel losses because of the puppets, puppets are expensive!
In the end, they wished that it was people who died, not puppets.
The puppet masters in the village can't make it at all. The technology is there, but the materials are hard to buy and affordable in the short term.
What annoys them the most is that the best puppet material on the market now comes from the Land of Iron.
As for the ingredients of the Iron Country, needless to say.
Since Uchiha Miyata drove Mifune away, he has been in charge of Iron Country.
The puppet materials produced by those factories are good and cheap, but they are not sold to Sunagakure at all.
Sunagakure intends to circumvent the blockade and sanctions and find other people to buy on behalf of others, but the country of iron is only selling in twos and threes, not at all.
And other material providers in the ninja world?
Oh, it has already been bought by the factory of Iron Country, or it has been run to death.
"This battle can't go on."
Orochimaru attended the meeting after finishing the day's experiment, and glanced at Uchiha Madara indifferently.
Orochimaru was having a good time during this time.
The advantage of Ninja War for him is that the materials become very cheap.
Even people who were seriously injured inside Sunagakure didn't want to be treated, so they were thrown into his hands as experimental materials.
Lots of experimentation fed him.
Orochimaru's research on immortality now thinks it has reached its pinnacle.
It also includes some life-saving methods he researched.
With his current situation, even Uchiha Madara can no longer keep him if he doesn't make a full shot.
So Orochimaru, has nothing to fear.
Even if there are signs of defeat, but for him? It doesn't matter.
Anyway, it was not his idea to fight Konoha, and it was not his subjective wish to live in Sunagakure.
If you lose, you lose, and you just turn around and stand on your own.
"Is there no remedy?"
Nagato is used to Konan, the country of rain, and they don't care about the struggle, and they are very dissatisfied with Orochimaru's bad attitude.
He looked at Uchiha Madara with dark eyes, and with Madara's strength, if he made a move.
Orochimaru noticed this and just chuckled.
In order to better control Nagato, Uchiha Madara will not tell Nagato that his physical condition is not ideal.
"Why should it be remedied?"
Uchiha Madara rested her chin lazily, and cast a sideways glance at Nagato, "War is just a means to deal with problems, but not all of them."
Nagato was stunned, "But, we have been fighting for so long"
Uchiha Madara frowned: "And then?"
Zhang Mo spread his hands, looking bewildered.
Orochimaru smiled strangely: "It seems that Mr. Nagato has forgotten his most important purpose."
Nagato heard this, but still couldn't understand.
Uchiha Madara was helpless.
Both are one of the leaders of the Kingdom of Rain, and this junior seems to have a much narrower vision than Konan.
Uchiha Madara explained: "What is our ultimate goal? Peace in the ninja world."
"We are fighting for peace, not for Sunagakure."
"When our plan is launched, our enemy is the entire ninja world, not just a Konoha, a Xianyin Island."
"War is the means we use to weaken Sunagakure and Konoha—of course, it would be best if Konoha can be successfully resolved. If it cannot be resolved, at least the current strength of the ninja world has been greatly weakened, and our goal has been accomplished."
When Madara mentioned this, Nagato was dumbfounded.
Nagato's birth, and his running around with the Akatsuki organization in his youth, were all for the country.
But here in Madara, there is no concept of country.
Madara's goal from beginning to end is the peace of the entire ninja world.
So how about Sunagakure's near defeat?
not so.
Dog eats dog, almost enough.
Although it is not the most perfect ending for Madara, it is enough.
Nagato was silent for a moment.
Emotionally, he can't accept it. After all, after so long, life and death on the battlefield, he inevitably has a good impression of sharing weal and woe with some people in Sunagakure.
But reason tells him that for those who are committed to Project Tsuki no Me, the current situation is acceptable, and Sunagakure should just give up.
Nagato hesitated to speak, and said: "Before we captured Three Tails, did we start the tail beast plan in advance? Then this time"
Madara nodded and expressed a little appreciation: "That's right. Since the war can no longer be fought, the best way for us is to collect more tailed beasts while everyone's attention is focused on the final battle."
There are quite a few tailed beasts currently active on the battlefield.
Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato, Four Tails Jinchūriki.
Uzumaki Kushina, Nine Tails Jinchūriki.
Iwagakure defeated Ninja Han, Five Tails Jinchūriki.
Iwagakure Ninjas who did not fight, Seven Tails Jinchūriki.
As well as the One Tail Jinchūriki on Sunagakure's own side, Xianyin Island supports Konoha's Two Tail Jinchūriki.
These are all things that can be hunted.
Nagato could even foresee that everyone's attention was on the war at this time, and if they made a move, they would definitely win a lot.
Uchiha Madara continued: "Four Tails Jinchūriki, Namikaze Minato, and Nine Tails Jinchūriki, these two are the hardest to catch."
Minato's strength is unquestionable, and space ninjutsu escape is also a must.
Nine Tails Jinchūriki Kushina is equally strong, especially when he bursts out at full strength, and has been by Minato's side all year round.
If they are the first to eliminate them, the other targets will be caught one by one.
Uchiha Madara said: "Iwagakure's two tailed beasts are not to be feared. They have no resistance against us and can be manipulated at any time. Luo Sha's words can be used for the time being. The first goal is to take down the two-tailed Jinchūriki."
Nagato exclaimed: "Take the people from Xianyin Island first?"
Uchiha Madara glanced at him: "Do you still want to get along with Xianyin Island? If you don't make a move at this time, it will be troublesome when Erwei Jinchūriki returns after the war."
Orochimaru shook his head aside.
Uchiha Madara's idea seemed reasonable to him.
But Moon Eye's plan has nothing to do with him, and he has some friendship with Uchiha Yuye, so he doesn't want to talk about it.
Uchiha Madara calculated: "Based on the friendship between Hokage and Xianyin Island. After we capture Erwei, Hokage will definitely not give up easily. We will see the situation at that time. If the situation permits, it is not impossible for me to take him personally. "
Nagato nodded silently.
After the discussion between the three, Sunagakure and others came in at this time.
This meeting is mainly to discuss how to deal with the next war.
Luo Sha and others couldn't help but feel happy when they saw that Uchiha Madara and Orochimaru had arrived early.
These two, finally paying attention to the war, helped them win?
Nagato noticed the expectant eyes of the Sunagakure ninjas and couldn't help turning his head away.
He was a little afraid to look directly at those eyes full of expectation.
This group of Sand Shinobi doesn't know yet, just now, they have been sold by Uchiha Madara.
...
Fourth day of war.
Sarutobi Hiruzen stands in the center of the battlefield, surrounded by fire dragons and earth dragons.
Sunagakure's battle line is like paper, and it can no longer stop Konoha's attack.
In addition to Third Hokage's powerful ninjutsu crushing, this is mainly due to Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato ahead.
Minato's ninjutsu lethality is not as exaggerated as Third Generation, but the killing speed is slightly better.
Flying Thunder God comes down and always cuts a hole in the front line.
Then Sarutobi Hiruzen opened the wound and rushed in with the others.
"Sunagakure's resistance seems to be less determined."
Sarutobi Hiruzen found that there was something wrong with Sunagakure's morale, but he didn't know what happened for a while.
But no matter what, if this war continues as it is now, the winner of the third ninja war will still be Konoha.
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen is reaping human lives, his eyes are always focused on the yellow flashes that appear in front of him from time to time.
He faintly felt why so many people supported Namikaze Minato.
It was not because of his deliberate humility that Minato was chosen.
It was Minato, which was what everyone expected.
I don't know how long it took, but Sunagakure's front line was completely defeated, retreating like a tide, and seemed to want to defend Sunagakure.
Minato reappeared among the Konoha crowd wearing a blood-stained Hokage trench coat.
The victory visible to the naked eye made the people in Konoha very excited.
Reporting the current situation in a hurry.
The war was not completely one-sided, and some troops still suffered greater losses.
On Uchiha Fugaku's side, frowning, he reported a piece of news: "We have lost contact with the team on Xianyin Island."
Because Xianyin Island does not belong to the main force of this war, its location is relatively remote.
After repeated confirmation by Uchiha Fugaku, it was found that a group of people was missing from Xianyin Island.
And most sensitively, that team is Uchiha's students.
Led by Azabui, the team members are Samui, Yukino, and Wooden Golem.
The Konoha Shinobi who shared their joy just now fell silent.
Although Xianyin Island was established by Renren, there are always some gaps between them, but these gaps have disappeared during the two years of war.
The students sent by Xianyin Island one after another, although there are not many students, they really conquered them with their strength.
Whether it is discipline or strength, they have crushed most of Konoha's peer ninjas.
Only Kakashi's squad can compare.
"Azabuyi and the others, I remember they are the people around Uchiha Yuye"
Sarutobi Hiruzen hesitated and glanced at Minato.
During the discussion, the Hyuga family brought Azabui and others back.
But alone, two are missing from Wooden Golem.
Minato quickly found Mabui who was being treated and asked about the situation.
Azabui was lying on Tsunade's operating table, and hurriedly said, "It's that Uchiha!"
Minato was surprised: "Uchiha Madara?"
Mabuyi shook his head: "No, it's the other one who doesn't know the identity."
Minato immediately thought of the boy Jiraiya-sensei had met before.
The strange space pupil technique is different from Obito's mastery of offense and defense, and the opponent focuses more on lethality.
Minato looked at the injured Mabui, Samui and Yukino with a heavy heart.
Sunagakure's pertinence is too obvious.
This is for Jinchūriki.
Minato thought, and so did the others.
So when Minato didn't even change his clothes and was about to rescue, he was stopped by Third Generation and others.
"It's a trap," said Uchiha Fugaku.
Jiraiya is also worried: "They made it clear that they are coming for the tailed beast, if you go there"
Other ninjas were more direct: "Master Hokage, it's not worth it."
Yeah, it's not worth putting yourself in danger for a Erwei Jinchūriki.
Minato looked around until everyone calmed down, and then he said: "I promised Yu Ye to take good care of Wooden Golem. Now it is my fault, and I need to make up for it."
"Also, today we can give up Erwei for ourselves, what if something happens to Kushina tomorrow?"
"What happened to me one day?"
"War is important, but don't forget Uchiha Madara's scheme against the ninja world—the war started by Sunagakure is only a trivial part of his plan."
"If you just give up like this, let alone what I think personally, and how Xianyin Island will react. Just to let Uchiha Madara's plan succeed and let us separate from Xianyin Island, his goal is half achieved."
"So, public or private, by Wooden Golem must be saved!"
Uchiha Fugaku hesitated: "But, the strength of Uchiha Madara."
It's not a good thing to say, but Uchiha Madara's reputation is too great.
Even if they know that Minato is already at the pinnacle of the current ninja world, but that is Uchiha Madara who is competing with First Generation.
Jiraiya also shook his head: "Orochimaru also has the Impure World Reincarnation of First Generation and Second Generation as their hole cards. They didn't want us to find opportunities to seal them before, but if you go deep, these two will definitely appear."
Minato said, "At least my Flying Thunder God has a chance."
Flying Thunder God was created by Second Hokage, but now Minato's mastery of space ninjutsu is full of confidence that he has surpassed his predecessors.
Sarutobi Hiruzen watched them argue, feeling complicated for a moment.
He didn't quite understand why Minato, why Second Generation, they like to put themselves in danger.
Isn't this a big taboo for Ninja Village?
How is the war fought after the lost leader?
Could it be that the advantage that he had won so hard was ruined because of this?
Sarutobi Hiruzen finally opened his mouth, trying to keep Minato: "You are the shadow of the village, we are only one step away from the victory of the ninja war. Wait, since they want to use Wooden Golem as bait, they will not kill him easily. She. After the war is over, we will think of a way."
After he spoke, the others fell silent.
Minato saw recognition in the eyes of these people.
Yes, they all thought so.
Minato sighed in his heart, but still smiled brightly: "What are you worried about? Even if I die, won't you still be there?"
"Could it be that after I die, you will give up and retreat directly to Konoha?"
"I know you won't, you're just used to guarding Hokage, but—"
"Where wood and leaves dance, fire is always alive."
"Did you forget that Hokage is not to be guarded, Hokage is used to protect everyone!"
"If something really happened to me, wouldn't Sarutobi-senpai be able to lead everyone anymore? Could it be that Jiraiya-sensei, Tsunade-senpai are not good enough to be the new Hokage?"
"Believe me, and believe in yourselves, this is not such a difficult choice, nor is it a choice that can affect our victory."
"It's just time for me to fulfill my responsibilities as a shadow."
"Relax, I'll be back with Wooden Golem."
Minato comforted everyone.
The hearty smile seems to have infected many people.
Hokage, not for being guarded.
Sarutobi Hiruzen stared at Minato blankly.
At this moment, he finally knew what a gap is.
I also know why he lost so thoroughly before.
In the end, Tsunade, as the logistics department, pointed out everyone from the perspective of an "outsider".
Tsunade was speechless: "Do you have to play some kind of heroism? Now that Sand Shinobi has defeated Sunagakure, we can't defend it. Then we will go directly to the door, the victory of the war, and the Wooden Golem, we want it!"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
It's not that they didn't expect it.
It's just that some people have come to a dead end of "to save an outsider, it's not worth mobilizing the crowd".
Hearing this, Jiraiya finally smiled and said, "That's right, this time we will charge with Minato!"
(end of this chapter)