Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

Now that Orochimaru has arrived, and there are two of the legendary Sannin here, and they are preparing to counterattack the Cloud Ninja, I can finally vent my pent-up frustration.

How could I not be excited?

Orochimaru said, "Now, line up according to your preferred ninjutsu."

The group of ninjas began to split into different teams.

The ninjas who use Fire Release techniques are the most numerous.

Next in number are ninjas skilled in Earth Release and Water Release techniques, whose numbers are roughly the same.

Then there are ninjas skilled in lightning release techniques.

Finally, the fewest ninjas use Wind Release techniques.

There are 5 illusion ninjas and only 3 sensory ninjas.

Orochimaru announced, "I think you all know that tonight we will launch a surprise attack on Kumogakure. This operation will directly determine whether all our subsequent operations in the Land of Hot Springs will go smoothly."

All of you are very important in this operation. I will now assign tasks to you. Once the operation begins, please strictly follow the tasks assigned to you.

First, before the surprise attack begins, sensory ninjas will assess the current situation within Yugakure.

Jiraiya and I will then be the first to enter Yugakure and cause destruction in the areas with the largest population.

After the Cloud Ninjas' attention was drawn to us, the ninjas skilled in Earth Release techniques immediately took action, using Earth Release techniques to divide the battlefield and prevent a large number of Cloud Ninjas and Hot Spring Ninjas from gathering together.

After the battlefield was divided, the Earth Release ninjas and Water Release ninjas cooperated to create mudslides to hinder the enemy's movements.

Then the fire-style ninjas split into a small team, cooperating with the wind-style ninjas, to create flames and winds throughout the village of Yugakure.

The remaining Fire Release ninjas advanced head-on, using Fire Release ninjutsu to bombard from a distance and draw enemy fire.

Lightning Release ninjas provide support, immediately assisting whichever side shows signs of weakness.

The genjutsu ninja followed the lightning release ninja to provide support.

The purpose of this operation is not to occupy Yugakure, but to eliminate the Cloud Ninja's stronghold in Yugakure. Once we drive the Cloud Ninja out of Yugakure, our goal will be achieved.

Each of you will choose a squad leader. Each squad leader will receive a toad from Jiraiya. During the mission, Jiraiya's toads will inform the squad leader of the latest mission, and the squad leader will then inform the ninjas in the squad about the mission.

Now you will begin preparing. You have one hour to prepare.

The ninjas began to discuss who should be the squad leader.

Orochimaru walked up to Chiyu and said, "Chiyu, you are very mobile, and I have great confidence in your abilities. You will act alone and find their commander to assassinate!"

Chiba solemnly replied, "Yes, Orochimaru-sensei!"

At this moment, Jiraiya said, "Minato's mobility and strength are also very strong. Let's add Minato to the mission of assassinating the Cloud Ninja commander."

Orochimaru glanced at Minato Namikaze and said to Jiraiya, "This is your disciple. You can arrange things for him yourself."

Jiraiya asked Minato Namikaze, "Minato, are you confident you can complete this mission?"

Minato Namikaze looked at Chiba and said decisively, "I have confidence!"

Chapter 53 The Surprise Attack Begins

It wasn't completely dark yet.

Orochimaru led a group of ninjas on their journey.

After it got completely dark, the group arrived at a forest a few hundred meters away from Yugakure Village.

Orochimaru glanced at the three sensory ninjas in the group.

The three sensory ninjas immediately realized it was time for them to make their move.

The sensory ninja broke away from the group and cautiously approached Yugakure by sensing the surroundings.

The main force remained stationed and waited.

Two hours passed.

The night is already very deep.

The only sounds in the woods were the rustling of insects.

Most people were extremely nervous.

The longer time passes, the lower the probability of those three sensory ninjas surviving.

Another half hour passed.

Two of the three sensory ninjas have finally returned.

One of the sensory ninjas lost his left arm, clutching the wound on his left arm, and staggered, almost falling over.

Minato Namikaze immediately used the Body Flicker Technique to arrive beside the sensory ninja and help him up.

Two sensory ninjas approached Orochimaru and reported the situation.

The third sensory ninja was discovered and killed by the Cloud Ninja on the outskirts of Yugakure before he even entered the village.

However, thanks to this as well, the other two sensory ninjas were able to successfully enter Yugakure.

However, when he left, he was discovered and hunted down by the sensory ninjas in Yugakure.

They were lucky to have survived, having only lost an arm.

At the same time, they also sensed and discovered the approximate distribution of ninjas within Yugakure.

After reporting the distribution of the ninja from Yugakure, Orochimaru nodded and said, "You've done your job. Your mission is complete. Take a rest."

Minato Namikaze felt a tightness in his chest.

The surprise attack hadn't even begun, and they'd already lost a ninja.

Moreover, the Cloud Ninja have already discovered that the Leaf Ninja went to the Cloud Ninja Village to gather intelligence, so in Minato Namikaze's view, this operation will probably come to nothing.

After all, it would be too much of a stretch and too dangerous to launch a forced attack when the other side is on guard.

However, Orochimaru's next decision left Minato Namikaze in disbelief.

"The operation will begin at 4 a.m., which is 5 hours from now. Jiraiya and I will carry out the sabotage in Yugakure, while the rest of us will strictly follow the previous plan!"

Minato Namikaze truly couldn't understand Orochimaru's decision.

Even though the enemy has already discovered that three of our ninjas have infiltrated Yugakure, why is Orochimaru still continuing with his plan?

While everyone was preparing, Jiraiya sat down next to Minato Namikaze and asked with a smile, "Aren't you wondering why Orochimaru chose to continue the operation even though our ninjas had been discovered to have infiltrated the village to gather intelligence?"

Minato Namikaze nodded: "Yes, Jiraiya-sensei, I really don't understand why Lord Orochimaru is still continuing his actions."

Jiraiya explained to Minato Namikaze, "That's because even if the Cloud Ninja discover it, they will still do what they always have done and won't care."

We have often sent ninjas to infiltrate the Cloud Ninja's base to investigate, but the Cloud Ninja will not change their ways.

They'll only think we infiltrated to gather intelligence, just to figure out the current Cloud Ninja's plans in the Land of Hot Water, and won't think we're going to attack them.

Because they know our current situation, that we are far weaker than the Cloud Ninja, they don't think we would take the initiative to attack them.

In particular, Yugakure, an important base, is garrisoned by a large number of Kumo ninja and Yugakure ninja.

In their eyes, attacking Yugakure would be suicide, so they wouldn't suspect we'd launch a surprise attack.

Actually, Minato Namikaze had already understood Orochimaru's actions when Jiraiya was halfway through his explanation.

Jiraiya was very pleased; his disciple was indeed clever and understood things immediately.

Before Orochimaru arrived, everything was managed by Jiraiya.

Moreover, Jiraiya's approach was completely different from Orochimaru's; he prioritized stability and aimed to minimize casualties whenever possible.

However, this caused their lines to retreat again and again until they had nowhere left to retreat.

At the same time, Jiraiya was Minato Namikaze's mentor, and Minato trusted him unconditionally.

Therefore, Minato Namikaze was simply carrying out his mission as an executor and had not thought about these things.

Therefore, Minato Namikaze, who has been on the battlefield for quite some time, is still somewhat idealistic.

Jiraiya believed that Orochimaru and Senba's ability to support the Land of Hot Springs was truly a great thing.

First of all, Jiraiya had a clear self-awareness.

Jiraiya is only suited to be a lone wolf; he can work alone, but he's really not good at being a leader.

However, Orochimaru is very skilled in this area. After all, during the Second Shinobi World War, he and Tsunade usually followed Orochimaru's orders in their team.

Orochimaru always manages to devise a plan in the most difficult situations, leading them out of danger and even turning defeat into victory.

Furthermore, Orochimaru participated in the planning of several large-scale battles.

As for Qianyu, he was able to formulate such a plan on his first trip to the battlefield, so his overall strategic vision is beyond doubt.

In Jiraiya's opinion, Senba and Orochimaru are very similar, no wonder they became master and disciple.

Besides this, the arrival of Orochimaru and Chiba allowed Minato Namikaze to truly experience the cruelty of the battlefield.

These cruelties are not only brought by the enemy, but also by our own people.

Back in the Second Shinobi World War, countless ninjas died unaware that they were being used as bait in their quest for victory.

Sacrificing some of our own people is worthwhile as long as we can win.

Moreover, Minato Namikaze was under significant pressure after Chiyu's arrival.

This is a good thing, because it allows Minato Namikaze to grow more rapidly under pressure.

Jiraiya was somewhat looking forward to seeing which of his disciples or Orochimaru's disciples would grow faster in this war.

However, since Minato Namikaze was his disciple, Jiraiya believed that Minato was more outstanding than Chiba and would grow faster.

Five hours passed quickly.

The group of ninjas gathered together once again.

Orochimaru said to Jiraiya, "Jiraiya, it's time to go!"

Jiraiya stretched and said, "It's been a long time since I fought alongside Orochimaru. It's a really nostalgic feeling."

"I'll say it again: stick strictly to the plan! Once the Cloud Ninja defending the perimeter enter the village, you can move out!"