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Sakumo looked thoughtfully at Hanzo.

That's an interesting suggestion!

Compared to Konoha's other fronts.

Although Amegakure, as an ally, can essentially be seen as a branch of Konoha, it still nominally has greater autonomy.

The reason why the previous defensive strategy was difficult to adjust was that the "defense and counterattack" approach could not be changed.

There must be reserves on all fronts to maintain consistency and resilience; taking the initiative is too risky.

But the situation changed when results were achieved on other fronts.

Hanzo's proposal could be seen as "expanding the results," or it could be interpreted as "being greedy for credit and overreaching"...

But the key point is that the main force on the Sunagakure battlefield is the Amegakure ninja.

Even if problems arise, it won't affect the Konoha ninja on other fronts right now...

This is a realistic and cruel reality.

The casualties of the Rain Village ninja and the casualties of the Konoha ninja are not the same issue.

Although Hanzo and the Hokage addressed each other as "brothers," this was an unspoken rule between them.

If you want Konoha to accept Amegakure, you have to come up with something convincing.

Sakumo Hatake's eyes gleamed.

He understood Hanzo's thoughts.

War is a challenge, but it is also an opportunity. It is the best chance for Amegakure to upgrade Konoha's "blood tax" and "battle merits" to the next level in one fell swoop.

"The Sand Village's troop deployment is actually superior to ours."

Sakumo Hatake pondered, "In terms of high-end combat power, the Third Kazekage, Chiyo, Rasa, Sasori, and Yekura, plus the One-Tailed Beast, still have a lot in number." Hanzo waved his hand dismissively.

"Sasori and Pakura, the two Sand Village commanders on the western front, are clearly disloyal to the Third Kazekage. The Sand Village ninja under their command have absolutely no intention of engaging in direct combat..."

"This is definitely not an ambush. They've had several opportunities to encircle us over the past few months. If they had acted, they might not have been able to inflict heavy losses on us, but they would certainly have achieved some results..."

"But they never did. We have reason to believe that there was internal disagreement within Sunagakure regarding this deployment, and there's another crucial point..."

Hanzo looked at Sakumo and said in a deep voice:

"Although old lady Chiyo appeared on the front lines, she didn't show much aggression, especially with you there," Sakumo Hatake chuckled.

He did have a grudge against Chiyo, because Sakumo had killed Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law with two sword strikes...

It's really unusual that this old woman didn't react to stress...

Nagato also spoke up:

"Most of the Sand Ninja on the western front are puppeteers, and their deployments have long been primarily defensive, with almost no offensive traps..."

"My white eye can see very clearly, and they know I have the ability to see through things, but they still haven't adjusted it. It seems like they're openly telling our troops not to clash with these puppeteers..."

Hanzo subconsciously looked into Nagato's eyes, and his lips twitched.

Even now, seeing Nagato with his red hair, one Byakugan and one Sharingan still makes this old-school ninja a little uneasy...

It seems a bit too high-tech.

"So, this is what I'm thinking..."

"From the overall situation, the Third Kazekage is under great pressure in this offensive. The relationship between Sunagakure and the Daimyo of the Land of Wind is tense, and there have long been many conflicts regarding funds..."

Since Amegakure became Konoha's outpost and a transit point for the entire ninja world, coupled with the promotion of alchemy by "Ninja Breaking the Sky," "Sacred Land Pills" have become famous throughout the ninja world as Konoha's flagship product.

The word-of-mouth recommendations from the nobles of the Land of Fire also played a crucial role.

Many nobles have developed a strong interest in the "Sacred Land Pill," and large hidden villages like Kumogakure and Iwagakure, which have good relations with the Kage and Daimyo, can even control the nobles...

The nobles of the Land of Wind had secretly sent people to the Land of Rain to meet with Hanzo and the Hyuga main family, who were stationed in the capital of the Land of Rain, and bought a lot of "Holy Land Pills" at a high price to take back...

Some nobles from the Land of Wind even hinted that this was related to the daimyo of the Land of Wind, implying a clear intention to sever ties with Sunagakure.

Seemingly worried that if Sunagakure betrayed the alliance one day, Konoha would settle scores with them after the victory, so they secretly and subtly informed the Kazekage of some of their movements.

Based on this, Amegakure's defenses against Sunagakure were quite effective.

Sakumo Hatake nodded:

"Sunagakure betrayed their ally, which is an even more serious crime. If they are defeated, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind will also make a big deal out of this, and in general, they will not let the Third Kazekage off easy."

"However, the puppeteers' camp cannot form a united force with the Kazekage, so he has become increasingly impatient recently. In addition, there has been no progress on the side of Iwagakure and Kumogakure, so the Kazekage is essentially on the defensive."

"They are actually venturing deeper and deeper into the buffer zone between the Land of Rain and the Sand Village, moving further and further away from the desert, which is their advantageous territory. This is abandoning their own geographical advantage."

A fierce glint flashed in Hanzo's eyes:

"I'm going to seize this opportunity!"

"Sakumo, now is the chance to open the dam. Combine the sealing formation and Water Release techniques to flood the Sand Village's territory in one fell swoop..." "The Amegakure ninjas aren't afraid of water, and a watery environment will significantly weaken both puppets and sand manipulation techniques, making me even stronger!"

Sakumo glanced at Hanzo with surprise.

They're really going all out...

However, it is indeed a good strategy.

"My suggestion is that, taking advantage of the floodwaters released from the dam, you and I should head straight for the Third Kazekage's central command tent, and the two of us should try to quickly disrupt their command structure."

"It's just the Kazekage and Rasa. Their Magnet Release techniques are inseparable from sand. In a flooded environment, the sand they've stored up can't play a significant role."

"Nagato is preparing to deal with the One-Tailed Beast. Once Sakumo and I make our move, we'll find a way to seal it inside you. You know sealing techniques, right?"

Hanzo asked.

In the current battlefield of Sunagakure, Rasa, who originally intended to make his son Gaara the Jinchūriki of the One-Tailed Beast, has temporarily abandoned this idea because he urgently needs the One-Tailed Beast's power.

Instead, they cooperated with the One-Tailed Fox. This tanuki agreed out of respect for the former Jinchuriki, Bunfuku, and appeared on the front lines several times.

However, since it is not located in the desert and its cooperation with the Sand Village is not very high, it has not achieved any strategic results so far.

Nagato nodded:

"I know a little about Gentle Fist and Sharingan genjutsu. As for sealing techniques, Uzumaki Shio and Lady Mito taught me some. Lady Tsunade also taught me some tricks for monstrous strength. Dealing with the One-Tail shouldn't be too much of a problem."

After losing the Rinnegan, Nagato felt that his strength was improving faster.

First, his body was no longer burdened, and the Rinnegan's modifications to Nagato's body allowed him to master ordinary ninjutsu, secret techniques, and his own bloodline limit very quickly.

Although Kagura's Mind's Eye has not awakened, her perception ability is still top-notch.

They were already quite skilled at using the Vajra Lockdown technique.

This means that after the weight training ended, normal training began...

"Um…"

"If we're going to attack the Third Kazekage's camp, then I suggest that Konan lead a line-filling unit to confront Sasori and Yekura's forces, and have her create as much noise as possible using explosive tags..."

Sakumo Hatake pondered for a moment and said:

"The Kazekage is the Kazekage after all. If he is attacked by us, and if Sasori and Yekura are not under pressure on the front lines, they will eventually have to rush back to his aid."

"We need to give them an excuse to slow down our reinforcements. Konan's abilities are perfect; she can unleash explosive tags and puppetry techniques in the air—it'll look pretty intimidating!"

Hanzo's eyes lit up: "Great suggestion!"

Nagato was taken aback.

So there are so many intricacies to fighting a war?

You want to give them a pretext to fix the match, huh?

"Lord Sakumo truly lives up to his reputation as a member of the Konoha Committee..." Nagato exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.

"That's settled! Pass down the order, open the floodgates immediately, and launch a full-scale attack!" After sorting out the logic of this battle, Hanzo decisively waved his hand. Amegakure desperately needed Sunagakure as a stepping stone so that they could step on this traitor to rise to power and gain greater recognition in Konoha!

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Sunagakure Front, western side.

"Lord Scorpion!"

"The Rain Village has gone mad! They've released the dam, and it seems they're using Water Release techniques to pull it in, flooding the entire battlefront..." A Sand Village puppeteer Jonin rushed over, reporting urgently.

"Lord Kazekage orders you to immediately abandon your position and return to meet the enemy!"

"News has also come from Lord Rasa, instructing Lord Yekura to purge the infiltrating Rain Ninja along the southeastern route!"

The Sand Village puppeteer held an intelligence scroll in his hand.

Scorpion yawned and waved his hand unhurriedly: "Don't rush..."

But Yekura, standing beside him, jumped to his feet: "Aren't you worried? The Rain Ninja have already attacked! They're going all out, even flooding their own land. This must be their final assault!"

In Yekura's simple values, although Rasa and the Kazekage made problematic decisions, they were still Sunagakure's own ninjas, and they should still lend a hand when the enemy attacked.

Scorpion glanced at Yecang speechlessly.

The reason Sasori had Chiyo send this capable but dim-witted woman to his side was that, after he became Kazekage, he would need someone to do the work...

Yekura is clearly a suitable candidate.

"Southwest Route..."

Sasori pondered, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "I sense something's wrong here. Is Rasa referring to eliminating the infiltrated Konoha ninja? How many troops should Pakura take?"

The puppeteer ninja replied:

"The intelligence scroll says that it's best to send Lord Yekura alone. This isn't Amegakure's main attack route; it's more likely that they'll use our flank forces to outflank us," Sasori chuckled.

That sounded plausible, but something just didn't feel right to him...

"I can go by myself!"

Yekura frowned:

"Battle reports from Kumogakure and Iwagakure have arrived. Konoha's strength has far exceeded the Kazekage's expectations. Now Amegakure is about to launch a counterattack..." "I told you long ago, don't engage in this kind of confrontation with Konoha. We're allies with a foundation for cooperation, why provoke Konoha!" "Wait a minute, let me ask them for you." Sasori shrugged and pressed his arm.

He now has a half-puppet body, with a White Zetsu communication module made for him by Madara Uchiha at his elbow, similar to Konoha's "Heart Channeling Password", but using a biotechnology approach.

The combination of the Gedo Mazo and White Zetsu is still too versatile.

"Hello, Mr. Ah Huo? This is Scorpion..."

The scorpion continued its conversation as if no one else was around:

"Could you please check Amegakure's attack route for me? We're facing a situation on our front lines..."

"Next to me is a puppeteer whom I control using my subconscious mind manipulation, and Ye Cang."

Ye Cang was stunned.

What are they doing?

Ah Huo's voice echoed in Scorpion's mind:

"Sakumo Hatake and Hanzo are advancing rapidly from the southwest, presumably heading straight for the Third Kazekage."

"We've also sent troops to your positions, but they're just line-filling units."

"Nagato went to break through with the central army. Be careful. This Konoha... Amegakure... never mind, this Uzumaki clan ninja is more powerful than you think. Don't go up against him."

"Hanzo and Sakumo Hatake have also been enhanced to varying degrees. I suggest you stay put, make a lot of noise, and then rush over to make a token appearance once they start fighting..."

Scorpion nodded: "How have you been lately?"

"It's all good. Your parents are very happy working here. Recently, an interesting young man joined us. You can get to know him sometime. Maybe we can collaborate on business in the future."

Ah Huo said with a smile.

At this moment, the rehabilitated Obito is doing one-handed push-ups, his brow beaded with sweat, as he begins his rehabilitation.

Golden Horn stared at him sternly…

"A new friend has arrived? I'm really looking forward to it."

Scorpion laughed and hung up the phone with White Absolute Module.

Ye Cang stared blankly at Scorpion.

She felt that the man in front of her had suddenly become very mysterious…

"Who are you talking to?" Yecang asked instinctively.

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't. The waters here are deep, and they'll drown you faster than the waters of Yu Yin..."

Scorpion said meaningfully:

"I asked, and Hanzo and Sakumo Hatake are on the route that Rasa arranged for you. If you don't bring a single ninja to meet them beforehand, given your personality, you will definitely engage them in battle, and then you can just wait to die."

"I suspect that Rasa sensed their movements using his sand manipulation technique and was planning to use these two to kill you, since you're usually so annoying when you talk..."

Yekura's face was full of black lines:

"How could that be? Although Rasa and I have a grudge, he wouldn't betray me! We are both Sunagakure ninjas after all..."

"You're lucky you've survived until today..." Scorpion shook his head and muttered:

"What kind of moral bottom line can someone have who would sacrifice his youngest son to curry favor with the Kazekage? Lower-ranking ninjas follow the rules, while it's common for higher-ranking ninjas to betray each other for personal gain."

"If you don't believe me, go and die. People who are too stupid can't do any work."

Ye Cang was stunned by what he said.

"I'll believe you for now..."

"Who are you talking to? Have you betrayed Sunagakure and are in contact with organizations outside the village? Sasori, you're Elder Chiyo's grandson! You can't do such a thing!"

Ye Cang earnestly advised.

Scorpion looked at Yekura as if she were a rare animal, and couldn't help but laugh.

Good traditions and a pure mind…

"It won't hurt to tell you."

"I am in contact with the Second Kazekage, Lord Shamon. Don't reveal this. You should know that the Third Kazekage's proactive offensive strategies are contrary to Lord Shamon's conservative development approach."

Scorpion casually made up a reason.

Both are Second Hokage; the Second Kazekage and the Second Hokage are roughly interchangeable!

Moreover, Sasori also planned to discuss it with Tobirama Senju. They were all high-level ninjas who did scientific research, so wouldn't it be great to find an opportunity to resurrect Shamon using the Impure World Reincarnation technique?

Studying puppetry together would give us far more in common than dealing with those two muscle-bound barbarians from Cloud Village…

With the advice and suggestions of Ah-Huo and several other Kage, Sasori now raises the banner of the Second Kazekage, Shamon, believing that the development of puppeteers and sand manipulation techniques is for the purpose of fighting defensive positional warfare in the desert environment and forming an impenetrable fortress.

Taking the initiative would be a betrayal of Shamon's plans for Sunagakure!

"Lord Shamon? How could Lord Shamon still be alive? Didn't he die of illness?" Ye Cang felt that he had received too much information today, and his brain was a little overloaded.

First, there was Rasa's betrayal, then Sasori's mysterious intelligence network, and finally even the previous Kazekage appeared...

And at this moment.

Outside Sasori's battle line, Konan, as if giving a secret signal, along with Yahiko and the Rain Ninja, launched a massive barrage of explosive tags against the Sand Village's puppet defense positions...

However, the noise level was extremely high, but the damage caused was minimal.

They bombarded the no-man's-land relentlessly.

Scorpion quickly sent out a puppet to check the intelligence and smiled knowingly.

"Look at Yecang."

"Konoha is truly Konoha! They can communicate with me even across the battle lines. They don't want to fight us either, so they're just giving each other a respectable excuse."

"Order all puppeteers at the front to match the enemy's firepower! But note, the goal is not to inflict casualties, but simply to force the enemy back with firepower!"

Most of the puppeteers in Sunagakure gathered around Sasori, acknowledging this puppetry genius, grandson of Chiyo and Ebizo, who had received the true teachings of the Second Kazekage, Shamon...

At this moment, the explosive tags and puppet mechanisms intertwined, creating an incredibly fierce barrage of firepower!

They plowed the unmanned front lines again and again...

Rasa and the Third Kazekage quickly received the intelligence.

Although the Dark Scorpion didn't come to provide support, it still did its job for them by intercepting the enemy's elite troops!

"The fighting over there is so intense, I bet Yekura is helping Sasori engage the enemy..."

"She got lucky, like a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse!"

Luo Sha narrowed his eyes.

It's such a pity...

"Lord Kazekage, should we retreat now?"

"Hanzo opened the dam, and now most of the battle lines are flooded. Without stable sand as a link, the Eye of Sand has lost its monitoring capabilities..."

Luo Sha said in a deep voice.

Before Fengying could finish speaking, a blade of light mixed with lightning cleaved open the central army tent!

"Hatake Sword Technique: Storm Release: One-Slash Slash!"

The Third Kazekage manipulated iron sand, barely managing to withstand the incredibly sharp blade light.

However, his black iron sand shield, which he always prided himself on as an absolute defense, was easily cut open by this blade of light, leaving a huge crack!

The Third Kazekage's expression darkened.

Rasa frowned and rapidly unleashed his chakra.

With his hands raised high, the gold dust buried beneath his feet coalesced into a gigantic fist that seemed to move with the force of his own arms, and slammed towards Shuomao outside the tent!

But the feedback from the gold dust made Luo Sha's heart tremble!

It's too heavy!

After being soaked in a massive amount of abnormal water, the speed and precision at which placer gold could be manipulated decreased by more than one level…

"It seems the iron ore and gold reserves will have to be temporarily abandoned..."

Both Rakshasa and the Third Kazekage had this thought in their minds.

Their Magnet Release requires a sufficient medium as the material for manipulation. They can create it themselves using chakra, but having a reserve is best. They've been targeted by a despicable enemy!

Using the environment created by opening the sluice gate, Hanzo manipulated the water flow to start:

"Water Release: Water Candy Barrel - Tobirama Modified!"

A large amount of viscous water quickly covered the battlefield.

"Who could this kind of attack hit?"

Accompanied by mockery, the kusarigama emerged from the dust and attacked from an eerie direction, hooking towards Rasa's neck in an instant!

Rasa subconsciously created gold dust to deflect it, but Hanzo appeared behind him from the water like a ghost!

Holding a rapidly spinning purple waterwheel in his hand!

ps:

I'll post 5,000 words first. Today, I have an appointment with the dentist to have my wisdom teeth extracted.

I'll check on him when I get back.

If it's okay, I'll update another chapter. If I can't keep going, I'll take a half-day break.