Hokage: Unable to persuade Madara, I chose to build my own ninja village.

Chapter 93 A Thousand-Mile Raid, Achievements Shaking the Ninja World!

The few remaining routs from Kumogakure who managed to escape didn't rest for a moment, fleeing all the way to a stronghold near the third line of defense of Kumogakure.

"Quickly, report to Lord Raikage!"

"The Akatsuki ninja launched a surprise attack, our army suffered a crushing defeat, and they will soon be attacking the third line of defense of Kumogakure!"

"What about the others?"

"They're all dead!"

After speaking.

The Cloud Ninja who had narrowly escaped death then fainted.

The emergency plan of Kumogakure was activated instantly, and the urgent message was immediately transmitted back to the First Raikage, who was lifting dumbbells to train his muscles in his office, through a summoning beast.

"Bang!"

The dumbbell fell to the ground with a thud.

"What?"

"Two lines of defense! Over a thousand fully armed combat-ready ninjas wiped out?"

"How could such a thing be possible?"

The First Raikage could hardly believe his ears. The Hidden Cloud Village had designed a total of five lines of defense. In the initial design, the first and second lines of defense were of paramount importance, while the third line of defense was the lifeline of the Hidden Cloud Village!

Once the three lines of defense are breached, the rest will be smooth sailing. Due to funding issues, the fourth line of defense is now only a theoretical line of defense, and the fifth line of defense is the headquarters of the Hidden Cloud Village.

Of course, the First Raikage didn't believe anyone could break through the three lines of defense of Kumogakure.

The third line of defense is the lifeline of Kumogakure, and it was built with a huge amount of money invested in it. Now, a large number of Kumogakure ninjas are stationed there.

However, the First Raikage did not neglect the construction of the first and second lines of defense. He couldn't very well fight the enemy to the death when they arrived.

Therefore, he also dispatched heavy troops to guard the first and second lines of defense. The two lines of defense consisted of more than a thousand ninjas who were stationed and lived in the area. Once the enemy attacked, their defenses were impregnable.

How could such a thing happen that both lines of defense were breached overnight and more than a thousand ninjas were killed in battle?

"Lord Raikage, it's true!"

"The message was personally relayed by the ninja at the third stronghold, and to verify it, I even contacted my cousin at the first line of defense using a summoning beast, but no one answered."

After the Cloud Ninja finished speaking, he revealed a mask of pain.

The fact that over a thousand ninjas from Kumogakure were wiped out overnight is a blow that could make every ninja clan in Kumogakure mourn.

"hiss"

Upon hearing the confirmed news, the First Raikage gasped, unable to catch his breath, feeling dizzy and his vision blurred.

The Cloud Village ninja who reported the news rushed forward to support the Raikage. After a few seconds, the First Raikage finally caught his breath, and then shame mixed with rage surged to the top of his head: "Akatsuki ninja, I swear I will not rest until I avenge this!"

It was in the afternoon of that day.

Explanation of the self-defense counterattack by Xiaoren Village.

The video of the attack by the Hidden Cloud Village ninjas was immediately announced throughout the ninja world.

"The Hidden Cloud Village is going too far!"

"Two Chunin were killed by Akatsuki, and their negotiation team was insulted and ambushed by Kumogakure ninjas. Akatsuki had to endure this for a long time before launching a counterattack in self-defense."

"Let's start the war!!"

There is video evidence!

And the confessions and repentance of the Cloud Village prisoners who launched the unauthorized attack that day.

There are witness testimonies, physical evidence, and a complete chain of evidence.

Not only did it become the front page of the Land of Fire, but it also became the main news in neighboring countries and the newspapers of the other four major countries. All of them received a large sum of money, and the propaganda machine that Uchiha Makoto had carefully set up was running at full capacity.

Although Makoto Uchiha was on the front lines, he was still remotely commanding the public opinion battlefield, which was just as important as the actual battlefield.

We must quickly build consensus in the ninja world, bring this matter to a conclusion, and make it an ironclad case that can withstand the test of ninja history.

The newspapers and media outlets received bribes and saw the evidence meticulously prepared by the Akatsuki. What more can be said?

They all criticized the Hidden Cloud Village for its lack of tact and unauthorized attack, which sparked the war. Even if these mouthpieces later discovered the truth and that the Akatsuki Village had ulterior motives, it was too late to turn back. The words had already been spoken; how could they be taken back?

Clarify the truth?

Do you want to contradict yourself?

How could such a thing be possible!

You'd have to put a knife to their throats to make them admit their mistakes!

This incredibly clever (and shameless) behavior was nothing short of a devastating blow to the old-school ninjas, who were almost all from the Warring States period. It allowed Akatsuki to stand on the moral high ground and start pointing fingers at Kumogakure!

Akatsuki Village not only won two major victories on the actual battlefield, but also completely dominated Kumogakure Village in the war of public opinion, because Kumogakure Village had no time to react and did not expect this kind of fighting method.

The First Raikage is currently holding an emergency meeting, intending to immediately summon the village's ninjas to provide emergency support to the third line of defense.

Accompanied by the output in the public opinion field.

Overnight, the Akatsuki raided a thousand miles, breaking through two lines of defense in the Hidden Cloud Village.

The news spread quickly.

The Akatsuki Village was naturally the first to receive the news.

News of Uchiha Makoto's ninja army's series of victories overnight began to spread wildly throughout Akatsuki Village. The ninjas who were waiting for news at home turned their anxious feelings into jubilation upon hearing the news of the ninja army's great victory.

They marched through the streets and alleys of Akatsuki Village, shouting wildly, "Long live Akatsuki Village!"

"Long live the Will of Light!"

"Long live the Lord of Light and Shadow!!"

Not just the ninjas of Akatsuki Village.

Soon, the villagers of Akatsuki joined the celebration. Although they were not ninjas and could not fight like ninjas, they were able to participate in the battle.

But there are other things that can be done for the ninjas and to celebrate for the ninja village.

Donate money and goods!

The villagers, eager to help, spontaneously gathered together and began donating money and supplies to reward the ninjas fighting on the front lines.

The wealthy merchants who had already set up camp in Akatsuki Village seized this opportunity. Since the situation on the battlefield in front of Akatsuki Village was very favorable, they felt more confident in increasing their bets. Akatsuki Village's military strength was not only a guarantee of their commercial interests in the Land of Lightning.

These people are trapped by their birth and social status.

The dividing line in life is the amniotic fluid! (Of course, I'm referring to the ninja world!)

Compared to those high-ranking nobles, they were merely white gloves, summoned and dismissed at will, vulnerable to being slaughtered like pigs at any moment. Uchiha Makoto had painted a picture for these people of a future they dreamed of achieving. If what Uchiha Makoto said was true, perhaps they could...

The wealthy merchants not only donated money, but also brought truckloads of supplies to join the relief efforts. This was the perfect time to show their loyalty to Xiaoren's Lord of Light and Shadow.

News of the great victory spread to every corner of Akatsuki Village, revealing a vibrant and flourishing scene of life!

Not long after.

Konoha, Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure also received news of Akatsuki's great victory.

Last day, still asking for monthly votes.

I've been updating 6000 words continuously for half a month, and I feel like it's brought out the aftereffects of my tenosynovitis.

Hopefully, I can keep going.

Ugh.

(End of this chapter)