Chapter 315 Arrival at the Battlefront

And these Konohagakure scouts who were sent to the front position.

Originally they came to investigate the deployment of troops in the base here, and now there is no need for further investigation. This huge crowd is enough to prove that the main force of Takigakure has arrived.

"Swoosh"

"Swoosh"

In addition to leaving a few people to maneuver in the front and two wings to further see if Takigakure has any other movements, there is also a figure in the queue who turned around and returned quickly. Not long after, he arrived at the advancing area of ​​his main force.

As the commander, Jiraiya naturally flashed to the front position.

"Jiraiya, the main force of Takigakure has been detected forty miles ahead. The specific number of people cannot be determined, but from the chakra breath that can be detected, it should be around two or three thousand. Whether there will be support troops coming later is currently uncertain."

This scout also came directly to Jiraiya's close position, knelt on one knee with a touch of respect, and reported in a deep voice.

"The main support force? The reaction is so fast, it seems that Menma's reconnaissance and intelligence system are also very strong."

Jiraiya's eyes revealed a trace of complexity, and he said softly with a little emotion.

It is not difficult to detect the advance of their large army, but if they can come to the border so quickly, without giving them the opportunity to advance to the most important frontier stronghold, it can only be that they were discovered not long after they set out.

This is enough to prove that their intelligence collection ability is very strong.

Of course, there is another possibility, that is, there is an insider, and Jiraiya also thought of Orochimaru at the first time.

But it is not convenient to say this directly.

Don't look at Jiraiya's carefree appearance.

But in his heart, Orochimaru will always be the hurdle that he can't get over.

"It should be impossible to advance the front line with a preemptive attack. Master Jiraiya, I suggest that we first station here, build a camp, and then further investigate the situation on the opposite side. The military strength of Takigakure is limited, and generally speaking, it is impossible to make too many deployments and allocations."

At the side.

Shikaku also stepped forward and said softly.

In fact, the basic military strength of the ninja villages of various countries has been explored by each other in the past few decades.

Unless it is the kind of power that is secretly cultivated.

But generally it belongs to a minority.

At most, there are hundreds of people hidden.

It is difficult for thousands of military forces to avoid the investigation of other ninja villages. How much strength the ninja village forces under the five major countries, such as Takigakure, Kusagakure, and Yugakure, have, each country has a certain bottom line.

Normally, there are only four or five thousand people at the peak.

Not to mention the normal situation.

Shikaku had a comprehensive understanding of the defeat of the Hidden Cloud Village. From Shikaku's perspective, if they want to win the Hidden Cloud Village led by Menma this time, they must avoid the mistakes of the Hidden Cloud Village.

Use the advantage of their own forces to win.

It's okay to squeeze the enemy little by little.

There is no need to rush to win, let alone a one-sided duel between the commanders of each other. It's not that Shikaku doesn't trust his own Jiraiya.

But there is a safe way to win, why take risks?

If Jiraiya really loses in front of all the Konoha ninjas, it will be a heavy blow to their morale.

The previous defeat of the Hidden Cloud Village is the same.

If the number of Cloud Ninjas is a little more, or the Fourth Raikage does not lose in the decisive battle with Menma, even if it is a stalemate, the Cloud Ninjas can at least maintain a decent situation and retreat back, instead of a big defeat.

Long before the march.

Shikaku made this point clear at the strategic meeting.

Jiraiya also adopted it directly.

"Well, let's do it."

Jiraiya nodded gently.

"Yes!"

The scout in the front position suddenly bowed his head and answered, and then left the place in a flash.

"Shikaku, please go and call the two people from the Hidden Mist Village."

"Yes, Lord Jiraiya."

The order was given.

The Konoha ninjas took action.

In just a few minutes, a brand new military camp was built.

The garrison tasks were assigned.

The ninjas of different positions also performed patrols, traps, and barrier construction.

The Mist Ninja troops marching in the rear position also received the news from the Konoha side at the first time.

Terumi Mei and Qing did not hesitate at all.

According to the established discussion content.

The Mist Ninjas also began to build a temporary camp for their own ninja village in an area not far from the Hidden Mist Village camp.

Even if they are currently forming a coalition.

However, the necessary precautions between the ninja villages are still necessary.

Not to mention the other ninjas below, even Mei Terumi and Ao would never accept the idea of ​​completely merging with the Hidden Leaf Village.

After decades of fighting, the hands of both sides are stained with the blood of their respective ninja villages. Such hatred will not be eliminated so easily.

If the ninjas from the two major ninja villages were allowed to stay together, who knows what would happen. For example, a ninja who witnessed his companions die at the hands of the enemy in the Third World War happened to see his former enemy here.

Wouldn't it be a bloody PK? ?

Once two people fight, it is very likely to lead the entire battle, which is definitely what Jiraiya, Mei Terumi and others don't want to see.

This is why it is really difficult for the five major ninja villages to trust and cooperate with each other.

In the so-called Fourth Ninja World War in the original work, the merger of the five major ninja villages was not so smooth at the beginning.

Later, it really benefited from the good coordination of the five Kages above, and the threat brought by the Akatsuki organization headed by Obito was strong enough!

It was so strong that the ninjas from the five major ninja villages had to temporarily abandon their resentment.

Now?

Both conditions are not met!

After arranging the camping of their own ninja villages, Mei Terumi and Ao were invited to go to the camp location of Konohagakure Village.

When the two arrived,

The camp of Konohagakure Village has been built in good shape.

Under the leadership of Shikaku who greeted them at the door in advance.

The group also went straight to the main tent in the center.

Jiraiya had already sat on the main seat waiting for the arrival of the two. Outside the tent, in addition to Jiraiya, Yamanaka Inoichi, and Kakashi, there was also a person with white eyes. He was a senior ninja sent by the Hyuga clan this time, and he was also a member of the main family.

Under the order of Hiashi, the Hyuga clan also made great efforts this time. The branch family sent out as many as dozens of people, all of whom were above Chunin.

There were also two people from the main family.

One was assigned to wait in the rear position, cooperating with the remaining troops behind to take care of the safety of logistics materials.

The other one was following Jiraiya's side, leading the Hyuga branch family who also arrived at the front line. He was a cousin of the head of the Hyuga clan, Hyuga Hiashi.

His name was Hyuga Tokuma.

At this moment, the head ninja of the Hyuga clan was startled when he saw the figure of Qing following Mei Terumi in. Then, a faint sharpness appeared in his pupils.

As one of the few head ninjas of the Hyuga clan.

How could Hyuga Tokuma, who holds a certain amount of power and will become a clan elder in the future, not recognize Qing! ?

It should even be said that people from the Hyuga clan may not know other people, but only Qing from the Hidden Mist Village must be known by them.

Almost all Hyuga clan members who can become ninjas and are qualified to step onto the battlefield will be taught to remember Qing's face firmly. Once they encounter Qing on the battlefield in the future, they must kill Qing at all costs!

Take back the Byakugan that should have belonged to their Hyuga clan from this Mist Ninja!

That is also the only Byakugan that the Hyuga clan has lost in the past hundred years.

After all, the main family of the Hyuga clan will not easily leave the Hidden Leaf Village. Even if they have to go to the front line because of the village's request or the need for military operations, they will follow the strong men of the village, or have many people from the branch families, including the protection of other Konoha ninjas.

Because it is different from the Uchiha clan's Sharingan, it is really difficult for outsiders to adapt. The Hyuga clan's Byakugan is not very exclusive.

There are many members of the Uchiha clan who died in the ninja world.

But has anyone really seen anyone who can transplant the Uchiha clan's Sharingan! ?

Over the years, there has only been one Kakashi, and the more special Shimura Danzo.

The people of the Uchiha clan really don't worry about the outflow of their own Sharingan, but the Hyuga clan can't.

Therefore, the Hyuga clan's protection of the Byakugan is simply crazy, even in such a situation.

There is still such a person from the main family who encountered an unexpected situation.

Although he destroyed one of his eyes before he died.

But the other eye was still forcibly taken away by the Mist Ninja.

This is the greatest shame of the Hyuga clan.

After several investigations, it was learned that Qing had indeed used the Byakugan in different missions on the battlefield, and the Hyuga clan also ranked this famous "Baiyan Qing" from the Hidden Mist Village at the top of their family's must-kill list.

Even though they had known about it before.

But now, when they saw Qing's figure appear in front of them with their own eyes.

Hyuga Tokuma was still a little bit unable to control his emotions, as if he could attack at any time in the next second.

But it was only a few seconds later.

Hyuga Tokuma also readjusted his emotions, lowered his eyelids slightly, and no longer paid attention to Qing's position. Now was not the time to act.

Not to mention other things, at least Jiraiya, who was on the main seat, would not allow him to attack here.

Tokuma's murderous intent came quickly and went away quickly.

Ordinary ninjas naturally found it difficult to detect.

But who are the people present! ?

Each of them can be said to have experienced many battles, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they kill without blinking an eye.

Ninja is a bloody profession.

Kind! ?

That's a joke.

As fog ninjas, Terumi Mei and Ao would naturally be more sensitive to similar auras, but neither Terumi Mei nor Ao's expressions changed, and they didn't believe that Konoha would take action against them here.

Just for a mere roll of the eyes?

Compared with the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki opposite, which one is more important?

Terumi Mei and Qing believe that Konoha will make the right judgment.

"Jiraiya-san"

Stepping forward, Terumi Mei and Qing, who came closer, also bowed slightly to Jiraiya who was on the throne.

Although they belong to different camps.

But Jiraiya's status in the ninja world is much higher than the two.

Basic etiquette and honorifics are still required.

If Tsunade was present now, they would have to add the suffix 'sama' to their title.

"Haha, you two don't have to be so polite. Terumi Meijun and Qingjun, please take your seats. (Note: In Japan, women can be called kun, especially when older men face younger women. It’s a commonly used suffix. Interested book friends can go to Station B to search for relevant popular science videos.)”

Jiraiya laughed and waved his hands quickly.

"Um!"

Terumi Mei and Mei Mei also sat down on the right side after bowing their heads again.

"Details, Shikaku should have already told the two of you. Although it is a little different from what was expected and the collision was a little earlier, the difference should be about the same. It is still the same as the previous plan. The frontal pressure will be left to We come to Konoha and leave the breakthrough on both wings to your village, okay?"

Jiraiya leaned forward slightly and looked at Terumi Mei and Ao and said.

In order to convince Sunagakure Village, they Konoha paid a very high price. Although it was not paid in one lump sum, and some of them could not be cashed out until after the war was over, the real things were still given out.

Although there are elements of the Six-Tails Jinchuuriki in the Kirigakure Village, there is a reason to suppress them together, but Konoha also paid a certain price in the negotiation in order not to have too many nightmares.

Otherwise, it is very likely that the dispute will last for a while.

Master Yuan has courage.

But there are still many things to worry about.

Will you risk everything for Vulpix? This may not be the right approach, and it is also because of this that Konoha needs to make its attitude clear as much as possible.

Take the necessary tough stance.

Konoha is responsible for the main attack, and Kirigakure is responsible for flank pressure. This is the result of negotiations under this model.

Master Yuan also correctly calculated Konoha's urgent heart.

in this joint attack.

Konoha is completely in a passive situation.

"Of course there is no problem. This is what we have agreed upon. Please rest assured, Jiraiya-san. As long as your village can really hold back the main force on the opposite side, our Kirigakure Village will definitely break through the two defense lines in the shortest possible time and advance towards Taki. Hidden Village.”

Terumi Mei, who was sitting a little further forward, replied seriously just as Jiraiya finished speaking.

The tone was also very firm.

He even deliberately emphasized the word 'main force'.

Almost everyone present could hear the key point in this sentence.

Jiraiya, who is above the main position, is naturally no exception.

The moment.

Jiraiya also smiled and nodded and replied: "Very good."

Following from that.

After a group of people further negotiated some details, Terumi Mei and Qing just said goodbye and left.

After the two figures were completely gone.

Jiraiya suppressed the smile at the corner of his mouth, looked at Hyuga Tokuma, who was silent from beginning to end, and said: "Tokuma, I know the grievances of your Hyuga clan, but please bear with me, all this is... It’s about thinking about the overall situation.”

"Yes, Master Jiraiya, please rest assured that Tokuma is definitely not a random person, and our Hyuga clan will definitely put the interests of the village first. At least until the end of this war, our Hyuga clan will Completely at your command.”

Hinata Tokuma also took a deep breath, turned around and looked directly at Jiraiya on the main seat, and replied with a very serious expression.

"Ah That's good."

Jiraiya also secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and replied softly.

He knew very well that these ninjas valued the secret arts of their own clan, especially the bloodline boundaries. In the thousand-year history of ninjas, especially before the emergence of ninja villages, any ninja clan dared to covet their own clan. The villains in Blood Succession Boundary have a fight-or-die attitude.

In the past ten years.

The Hyuga clan had found countless opportunities to kill the Kirito ninja who had transplanted their clan's Byakugan.

But I just didn’t find the right opportunity.

It is almost difficult to catch even the silhouette of a human being.

This opportunity is very rare. Of course, Jiraiya will be very worried about whether the Hyuga clan headed by Hyuga Tokuma will take action immediately.

Therefore, a warning in advance is necessary.

After this period of self-psychological adjustment.

Jiraiya has fully realized the threat of Menma, just like in the original work, after sneaking into the Hidden Rain Village and understanding the determination of Nagato, Konan and others, Jiraiya tried his best to kill the two there.

In Jiraiya's heart.

He had already sentenced Menma to death.

Even if he knew that if he did this, he would be sorry for Minato and Kushina. The source of all this was that his teacher had wronged Menma first, but whether it was right or wrong, it only depended on the standpoint.

He was a member of Konoha.

Menma, on the other hand, is determined to take revenge and possibly even destroy Konoha.

They are inherently opposites.

This time, this Konoha hero really came with the intention of killing Menma.

The only thing Jiraiya will strive for is that after extracting the nine tails from Menma's body, if he can survive with the strong vitality of the Uzumaki clan, then he will not kill Menma, but will be imprisoned indefinitely.

This is probably Jiraiya's last bit of so-called 'kindness'.

"Then, Shikaku, let's go on..."

Jiraiya turned to look at Shikaku to one side, just as he was about to give the next order.

"Jiraiya-sama! There is urgent news in the village!!"

Suddenly.

Outside the camp.

A figure stepped in quickly, with extremely hasty footsteps and a solemn tone.

Jiraiya's eyes couldn't help but condense.

"whats the matter?"

He asked quickly.

"The Godai-sama sent a message that Master Naruto left the village privately and was suspected of heading towards the country of Taki. The Anbu who were ordered to pursue did not find any trace of Master Naruto during the whole process. The guarding ninjas dispatched from the base on the way also did not find any trace of Master Naruto. Master Naruto is still not intercepted. Lord Godai hopes that you can send personnel to reverse intercept immediately and find Master Naruto in the shortest possible time."

While the visitor knelt down on one knee to salute, he also quickly reported the information he received to Jiraiya, who was at the top.