In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 31 Justifiable Doubt, and the Prestige That Must Be Established

"Lord Naoki, the border of the Land of Fire is just ahead."

"This is intelligence we just gathered."

"Ah."

Naoki Kaguya took the scroll handed to him by the ANBU ninja and carefully examined it while comparing it with the map spread out on the table.

He nodded and said to the ninja beside him, "In that case, wait for me to launch the attack."

After hearing this, the ninja paused for a moment, then tentatively asked.

"Lord Naoki, what about the action plans for the other legions?"

Naoki Kaguya didn't even look up before responding immediately, clearly indicating that this idea was not a spur-of-the-moment thought, but rather something he had been preparing for.

"You all just need to follow along."

Upon hearing this, the ninja's expression showed a slight surprise. He swayed slightly, but ultimately did not move. Instead, he solemnly repeated the information on the scroll, hoping to persuade the commander to change his mind.

"Lord Naoki, this outpost on the border of the Land of Fire is guarded by two Jonin and many elite Chunin and Genin. It is the largest outpost that Konoha uses to defend against our village."

"The area around the stronghold is flat and open, with no room for a surprise attack, which is probably not conducive to a single-soldier decapitation strike."

"Well, I see."

Naoki Kaguya responded calmly, a sense of helplessness in his heart.

He defeated Orochimaru and seized the Byakugan, a feat that was easily learned by the Konoha ninja.

However, due to the Third Mizukage's strict vigilance, ordinary Kirigakure ninjas were completely unaware of this.

Therefore, Kaguya Naoki was regarded as a relative by most of the lower-ranking ninjas in Kirigakure, and had no authority whatsoever.

He couldn't help but sigh to himself.

It is precisely because of your current state that I had no choice but to make a solo appearance in the first surprise attack, in order to intimidate you arrogant and fierce generals.

Hearing Kaguya Naoki's nonchalant attitude, the Kirigakure ninja couldn't help but speak again cautiously, his words filled with obvious distrust.

"Furthermore, Lord Naoki, even if you succeed in a single decapitation strike, the ninjas within the Konoha stronghold will not lose their fighting ability."

"They are the elite."

If it were someone else as the head coach, and they dared to question him so repeatedly, they would probably have been executed long ago.

Naoki Kaguya knew there was a reason for this, which is why he was so magnanimous.

"Yes, I know, I don't intend to behead him."

Naoki Kaguya paused.

"I can kill them all by myself."

"what?"

The Hidden Mist ninja couldn't help but speak out, but then, realizing the hierarchy between superiors and inferiors, he quickly lowered his head, though he couldn't help but feel resentful in his heart.

What is this?

This was the most sudden attack ever launched by the Land of Water.

The goal is annihilation, a massacre, not simply a decapitation operation.

With such a large quantity, even pigs would need several days to be properly cared for.

Not to mention those were Konoha's elite ninjas gathered on the border.

Even the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist would find such a stronghold troublesome and would have to mobilize their forces.

But that's the head coach.

So, after realizing that he couldn't change his mind, the Hidden Mist ninja had no choice but to turn around and go out to announce Kaguya Naoki's decision.

Almost the instant he turned around, a series of tinkling sounds rang out, and at the same time, a dense array of transparent frames appeared before his eyes.

[Odada Kaito's fate has shifted; he has been identified as a Kirigakure ninja. Exchange Fragment *1 obtained.]

Naoki Kaguya looked up and counted them briefly; there were nearly a hundred people.

So, this attack, which I led, saved the lives of so many Hidden Mist ninja?

Naoki Kaguya sighed inwardly, then immediately activated his Byakugan and looked towards the border not far away.

However, I won't need to go to such lengths next time. Once this massacre performance is over, I'll at least be able to win over some people and make them my loyal followers, the ones who are now my poor commander.

He suppressed his playful thoughts and rolled his eyes at them.

There was some hidden chakra in the forest, which should be the Kirigakure intelligence unit, which was even faster than their vanguard.

Further on, beyond the sparse shrubs, the flat terrain, and the edge of the Byakugan's field of vision, should be Konoha's main camp.

He was, after all, a powerful figure at the threshold of the Shadow level, originating from the Corpse Bone Pulse.

Back in the day, even when Kimimaro was seriously ill, he was able to kill five hundred of Naruto's shadow clones in one go. Killing some minions shouldn't be too difficult for me.

Two Jonin? To a Kage, they're just big minions.

Naoki Kaguya silently touched his spine, thinking, "Get ready, it's time for your performance."

He looked away.

Naoki.

"Do you need my help? Isn't it a bit too much for you to do it alone?"

Mei Terumi closed the door, turned around, and looked at Naoki Kaguya with a worried expression. Naoki Kaguya replied directly.

"Don't be so lacking in confidence, Mei Terumi."

"Moreover, as you know, I want to use this mission to establish my reputation, so only I can be on the battlefield later."

"But there are so many people." Mei Terumi said with some concern, then sighed.

"Forget it, I give up."

"You, who were able to snatch the Byakugan from Orochimaru, probably don't care about those guys at all now."

"Those people probably won't have much of an impact on you."

Naoki Kaguya nodded.

"So, Naoki, what do you want to do? I'll help you analyze the battle tactics."

Terumi Mei solemnly propped her arm on the table covered with maps, causing the thick paper to wrinkle.

"Battle tactics, huh?"

Naoki Kaguya thought for a moment.

"They'll probably charge in from the front and kill everyone."

"What a joke."

Mei Terumi sighed and shook her head.

"Is it really necessary to use such an extremely violent tactic?"

"Must."

Naoki Kaguya pointed to the map.

Orochimaru is on his way.

“Once he reaches this border area, relying on his own strength and rich experience, it will be difficult for him to have such a moment to make meritorious contributions.”

"If I hadn't won over the Hidden Mist ninja under my command by then, how could I have avoided the tragic situation of being driven back to the village as soon as I landed?"

"Therefore, only the most extreme violence can win people's hearts."

"Ah."

Mei Terumi nodded, then frowned and immediately began flipping through the intelligence scroll beside Naoki Kaguya.

After a moment, Mei Terumi asked with some curiosity.

"Is it really Orochimaru?"

"It's true."

Kaguya Naoki touched the information scroll that Kakashi had given him at his waist and smiled.

Orochimaru is about to head to the front lines of the Land of Fire to take charge of the Hidden Mist battlefield.

Minato Namikaze was responsible for intercepting the enemy at sea, temporarily slowing down the actions of the Hidden Mist Village ninjas.

This is also why Kaguya Naoki led an elite Kirigakure force to break through directly.

Once a stronghold is secured on land, troops can be transported at a leisurely pace.

The impact of Minato Namikaze will be greatly reduced.

Previously, after receiving such news, Kaguya Naoki breathed a long sigh of relief.

If it were just Orochimaru, that would be easy to handle.

What Kaguya Naoki truly feared was Minato Namikaze, although given Minato's attack power, it would be difficult for him to truly kill Kaguya Naoki head-on.

But don't forget that Minato Namikaze possesses the Flying Thunder God Technique, an extremely powerful forbidden technique that Kaguya Naoki can only barely defend against by relying on other means.

If Minato Namikaze took him on a wild tour of Shikoku, causing Kaguya Naoki to occasionally fall headfirst into explosive tag traps or places like the Cloud Village Building that could easily kill him.

What could Kaguya Naoki possibly do?

For now, there's no need to confront Minato Namikaze; if it's just Orochimaru, we should be able to achieve some good results in the early stages.

"I never imagined you could have a spy infiltrated into Konoha."

"Even the third generation couldn't do that."

Mei Terumi sighed, then added rather speechlessly.

"As for your Byakugan, it's probably known throughout Konoha by now."

"The gap between villages is too big."

So Naoki, as long as you don't suffer a crushing defeat this time, you'll be a hero of Kirigakure.

Naoki Kaguya nodded.

"I'll try my best."

"Maybe we won't lose."

"Alright, Mei Terumi, we're about to dock."

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