Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

Qianyu nodded and said, "I've rested enough."

At this moment, Orochimaru spoke up: "Chiba, get ready. The plan is to start advancing the front line tomorrow, moving forward ten kilometers."

Chiyu frowned slightly, then immediately relaxed, guessing, "They've already requested reinforcements from Konoha, so tomorrow they'll advance the front line to ten kilometers, then fight and retreat until they meet up with the reinforcements and hold the current line, is that right, Orochimaru-sensei?"

Jiraiya's mouth gaped open as he stared at Chiba in shock: "No way? Orochimaru only said that the front line would advance ten kilometers tomorrow, and you guessed all that?"

Chiyu explained, "It's actually quite easy to guess. Our surprise attack on Yugakure was a preparation for advancing our lines. Now that the plan has succeeded, we must start advancing our lines as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the Cloud Ninja realize what's happening, all our previous efforts will be in vain."

Moreover, advancing ten kilometers, or ten thousand meters, is a distance we simply cannot hold with our current number of remaining ninjas. Since Orochimaru-sensei still decides to advance ten kilometers, he must have made contingency plans.

What we lack most right now are ninjas. Although Konoha doesn't have many usable ninjas right now, compared to other fronts, the Cloud Ninja in the Land of Hot Springs pose the greatest threat and put the most pressure on Konoha. Therefore, we are requesting ninja support from Konoha, and the Hokage will surely agree.”

Jiraiya was completely dumbfounded.

Jiraiya stared blankly at Orochimaru and said, "Orochimaru, your disciple is actually quite clever."

Orochimaru praised her generously, saying, "Chiba's overall perspective and judgment of the situation have always been excellent."

Jiraiya looked Senba up and down, and asked again, still unconvinced, "But the surprise attack on Yugakure was to drive the Cloud Ninja out of Yugakure. Yugakure hasn't driven the Cloud Ninja out yet, so the plan hasn't succeeded. How can you say the plan has succeeded?"

Chiyu smiled and replied, "Lord Jiraiya, the purpose of our surprise attack on Yugakure was never to drive the Cloud Ninja out of Yugakure. Whether Yugakure returns to neutrality or not, or whether the Cloud Ninja leaves Yugakure, it will not affect the advance of our front."

Our purpose in launching a surprise attack on Yugakure was merely to frighten them, make them hesitant to act rashly, and thus facilitate the smooth advance of our lines.

"Orochimaru-sensei and Jiraiya-sama, you killed so many Yugakure and Kumogakure ninja in Yugakure, you've achieved your goal, so how could the plan have failed?"

Jiraiya said admiringly, "Orochimaru, your disciple is truly brilliant."

At this point, Orochimaru asked a question: "Chiba, do you think the Cloud Ninja will take action when we advance our lines?"

After thinking for a while, Qianyu replied, "They will definitely take action, but at most they will just investigate our situation and harass us. They won't confront us directly."

Orochimaru continued to test Chiba: "So, what's the solution? How can we advance the ten-kilometer line with minimal losses?"

While Qianyu was thinking, she had already come up with a plan and shared her method: "The method I can think of is to create a momentum, to make it seem like we currently have a large number of ninjas."

The strategy involves using shadow clones and clones to create momentum. All ninjas create a certain number of clones, and then use shadow clones to surround and advance around these clones. Meanwhile, other ninjas guard the perimeter of these shadow clones and clones to prevent the Cloud Ninjas from investigating our situation.

This way, we can create the illusion that we have a large number of supporting ninja, making the Cloud Ninja even more hesitant to act rashly.

Orochimaru nodded in satisfaction.

Orochimaru commented, "A very good idea. The shadow clones surrounding the clones can confuse the enemy's sensory ninjas. Combined with the real ninjas on the outside, it can indeed create the illusion that we have a large number of ninjas."

Jiraiya was stunned: "Isn't this method similar to the one you just mentioned, Orochimaru?"

Chiyu looked at Orochimaru in surprise, not expecting that her thoughts coincided with Orochimaru's.

Orochimaru said calmly, "Jiraiya, there's no need to make a fuss, because this method is the easiest for us to implement under the current circumstances."

Orochimaru said to Chiba, "Chiba, I have already reported your performance in the battle at Yugakure to Sarutobi-sensei. However, you have only recently become a Chunin, so I am not sure if you can be promoted to Jonin. But there is a high possibility that you will become a Special Jonin."

Chiyu nodded: "Yes, thank you, Orochimaru-sensei."

Orochimaru waved his hand and said, "This is what you deserve. There's one more thing, about the support personnel for Konoha."

Chiba's eyes narrowed slightly. Orochimaru had specifically mentioned Konoha's support personnel to him, so Chiba had guessed something.

Chiyu guessed, "Orochimaru-sensei, did Konoha initially send ninja from the Shinobi clan as reinforcements this time?"

Jiraiya had become somewhat numb to it all; the master and disciple were both incredibly cunning.

Before Orochimaru could even say anything, Chiba already guessed what was coming next.

Jiraiya was considering whether he should keep Minato Namikaze away from Chiba in the future.

Jiraiya was confident in Minato Namikaze's talent, but he was also worried that Minato might suffer in Chiba's hands. His disciple was an honest man.

Chapter 64 I'll take care of your wife and children!

Chiba asked Orochimaru if any of the people Konoha sent to provide support this time were ninja from ninja clans.

Orochimaru nodded.

Chiyu then asked, "Are the Uchiha clan members here too?"

Orochimaru nodded again and said, "That's right. This time, the Uchiha clan will send five Chunin and one Jonin to provide support."

Chiyu replied, "Don't worry, Orochimaru-sensei, I won't let the conflict with the Uchiha delay the battle."

Orochimaru shook his head and said, "No, I trust you completely. You're not the kind of person who acts impulsively. I plan to have you lead those five Chunin."

Not only was Chiba surprised, but Jiraiya was also extremely astonished.

Jiraiya couldn't help but say, "Orochimaru, isn't your decision a bit too hasty? You know what kind of people those Uchiha clan ninjas are. If they send a Jonin, they definitely want that Jonin to lead those five Chunin."

Based on Chiyu's strategic vision and judgment of the situation, I fully agree with him leading a team of ninjas.

But if you let Chiba lead those five Uchiha Chunin, how could they possibly obey Chiba's orders?

No one liked the Uchiha clan, and Jiraiya was no exception.

Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya and said, "It is precisely because I know the character of those Uchiha that I intend to let Chiba lead them. What I need are ninjas who obey my orders, not ninjas who might disobey my orders and act willfully."

Jiraiya frowned and said, "But can Chiba handle it? Although he performed very well in Yugakure, it might be difficult for him to suppress those few Uchiha ninjas, right?"

Orochimaru ignored Jiraiya and instead looked at Chiba, asking, "So? Will you accept this mission?"

Qianyu frowned and remained silent for a long while.

Orochimaru did not urge Chiba, and waited quietly.

Jiraiya felt that Chiba was so rational that she would definitely not accept this troublesome task.

Accepting this task is like holding five hot potatoes in your hands.

Chiyu looked up at Orochimaru again: "Orochimaru-sensei, I have only one question, which is how much authority do I have?"

Orochimaru's lips curled into a smile: "You have all the authority over those five people, but just as you do, you must have a reason."

Chiyu smiled and said, "Alright, Orochimaru-sensei, I'll take this mission."

Jiraiya wasn't stupid. When he heard Chiba ask him how many permissions he had, Jiraiya guessed what Chiba wanted to do.

Upon hearing Orochimaru grant Chiba all authority, and Chiba accept the mission in return, Jiraiya suddenly felt sympathy for the five Chunin from the Uchiha clan who had not yet arrived in the Land of Hot Water.

With all the authority he possessed, Qianyu could order those five people to do anything, as long as he had a reason.

So these five Uchiha Chunin aren't a hot potato anymore; they're practically five punching bags.

Jiraiya looked at Chiba, who was smiling, with a subtle expression.

This kid isn't as kind as Minato Namikaze. Those five Uchiha Chunin would have been lucky to escape with their lives if they hadn't died.

Chiba asked curiously, "Orochimaru-sensei, besides the Uchiha clan, shouldn't there be other ninja clans coming to support us?"

Orochimaru replied, "That's right. Besides the Uchiha, there are also ninjas from the Hyuga clan, Nara clan, Akimichi clan, Yamanaka clan, and others who will come before us."

Originally, these ninja clans with bloodline limits and secret techniques would not participate in the war until it was fully underway, for fear that their bloodline limits or secret techniques would fall into the hands of enemy ninjas.

However, the current situation in Konoha is not optimistic, so these ninja clans must also participate in the battle; otherwise, there simply won't be enough ninjas on the battlefield.

With the support of the Hyuga and Yamanaka clans, the pressure on our subsequent battles will be greatly reduced. After all, war is an intelligence war, and with the Hyuga clan's Byakugan and the Yamanaka clan's secret techniques, the difficulty of obtaining enemy intelligence will be greatly reduced.

Chiyu relaxed a bit.

Upon arriving in the Land of Hot Springs and seeing how dire the situation was, Chiba's heart tightened.

After all, they hadn't had much rest since arriving in the Land of Hot Springs from Konoha, and the day after arriving, they immediately launched a surprise attack on the Hidden Hot Springs Village. The next day, they would be advancing the front line, so there was simply no time to rest.

Once the support arrives, things will be a bit easier.

After saying goodbye to Orochimaru and Jiraiya, Chiba was really starving.

Since there are no logistics ninjas available, several ninjas who know how to cook take turns preparing the meals.

There were actually logistics ninjas before.

However, the logistics ninjas were generally weak, so they had all been killed in previous battles.

The ninja who served rice to Chiba started trembling as soon as he saw her.

Chiyu looked at the ninja in front of her with a strange expression. Was shaking the food while serving it an essential skill for every chef?

Or is this ninja deliberately shaking the spoon because he has a grudge against him?

Actually, you can't blame the ninja for his shaky hands.

This ninja's name is Tanaka Kazuyuki.

In Tanaka Kazuyu’s eyes, Chiba was a cold-blooded and ruthless killer.

She's much younger than him, yet she's so ruthless.

During the battle in Yugakure, Daigo was blown away by the explosive tags of the Cloud Ninja.

Actually, he should have been the one blown away.

It was Daigo who pushed him away, which caused Daigo to be blasted to Chiba's front. Then Chiba gave Daigo several explosive tags, telling him to go and perish together with the Cloud Ninja.

If it wasn't Daigo, then it means he and the Cloud Ninja perished together.

So how could Tanaka Kazuyu not be apprehensive when he sees Chiba again?

Chiyu didn't bother to say anything to Tanaka Kazuyu, so she simply snatched the spoon from his hand and served herself rice.

After Chiba finished eating the entire large bowl of food and left, Tanaka Kazuyu breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

Tanaka Kazuyu, recalling how Daigo had been blown up twice by explosive tags to save him, sighed and said, "Daigo, don't worry. After this war ends, as long as I'm still alive, I will take good care of your wife and children."

...

After having eaten her fill, Qianyu decided to find a quiet place to cultivate.

Chiba gained a lot of experience from the battle with Kuroiwa Tatsuji, especially the Seventh Form: Fire and Thunder God, which Chiba plans to consolidate.

Qianyu found a relatively flat spot in the woods and was about to begin cultivating when she heard a sound coming from nearby.

A figure was moving among the trees, seemingly also cultivating.

Chiba looked closely and saw that it was Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze suddenly stopped on the tree trunk. He had also spotted Chiba and their eyes met.