Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

Chapter 143 I've already been very low-key, senior! (12,000 words, please subscribe and vote)

"600 people is enough!"

Hoshino Hideichi said calmly and confidently, "Currently, the Sand Ninja only has a little over 800 troops. I have already left clones to attack them. When they reach the border, their numbers will not exceed 800."

"I can't hide the Sand Village's troop movements from them, not even at night!"

"So I can know their attack direction in advance, even if it's only for a short time, it should be enough!"

"I'll leave clones at every ambush point!"

Shimura Hien frowned and said, "Shuichi Jonin, although you are not weak, how effective can a clone be?"

"Setting up three ambush points means that even if the troops are divided into three groups, that is, 200 people."

"But that's obviously impossible. So we'll need to use fewer people to face an attack from several times the number of Sand Ninja, or even from all of them."

"If we don't get reinforcements, the defenses will probably collapse!"

Hoshita Shuichi turned to look at Shimura Hien, a gentle smile on his face: "My strength?"

Before the words could even be finished, Hidetoshi Hoshita disappeared from the spot, and then appeared behind Shimura Hien. His right hand covered with Wind Release Chakra was already on Shimura Hien's neck.

Hoshino Hideichi chuckled lightly: "You saw the power of my clone?"

So fast!

The Jonin inside the tent gasped in surprise.

They hadn't even realized what was happening. Although they weren't on guard to begin with, it was still quite astonishing.

The only one present who reacted was Orochimaru. He had observed Hoshino Shuichi's movement trajectory, but he was also quite surprised: "It was just a clone? I didn't even notice!"

Koharu Utatane frowned, while Hien Shimura froze, his face grim: "Shuichi Hoshita, what are you doing?"

Hoshita Shuichi withdrew his hand, patted Shimura Hien on the shoulder, and said, "Sorry, senpai, I was just demonstrating the power of this clone of mine."

Shimura Hien gritted his teeth: "You... don't think that just because you're young and have become a Jonin you can disrespect your seniors. Young people should be more low-key and not so arrogant and flamboyant, or you'll suffer a great loss sooner or later."

Hoshita Shuichi maintained his gentle smile, his tone unchanged: "I've already been very low-key, senior. Besides, if young people aren't arrogant, are they going to wait until they're old and can't fight anymore to act arrogantly because of their seniority and seniority?"

"And I forgot to tell you, my clone took care of more than forty Mist Ninjas and captured Hozuki's Annihilation Seal."

"It seems that Hozuki's Extinction Seal hasn't been sent here yet."

As soon as the words were spoken, exclamations rang out: "Hozuki's Extinction Seal?"

"You captured that guy?"

"He's proficient in many of the Hozuki clan's secret techniques, including silent assassination. He caused us a lot of trouble during the last Shinobi World War!"

"It seems that Jonin Shuichi's strength is far beyond our expectations!"

"With such strength, the strategy of luring the enemy is entirely feasible."

Several Jonin present then spoke up.

Shimura Hien's face was as black as a pot, and not a single person spoke up for him. Moreover, that brat Hoshita Shuichi's personality was completely different from his teacher, Namikaze Minato.

Just as Danzo said, he is a naturally evil and cunning brat!

At this moment, Koharu Utatane looked at Orochimaru and asked, "Orochimaru, what do you think?"

Orochimaru laughed and said, "I will choose the second plan for the selection of the first prince: lure the enemy into an ambush and wait for them to tire themselves out."

"Although we don't have a numerical advantage, we do have an advantage in intelligence, terrain, physical strength, and even ninja tools."

"Moreover, if we lure the enemy, we will actually have far more troops available than Jonin Hien estimated, since we can use shadow clones and clones to confuse the enemy."

Koharu Utatane, upon hearing this, decisively said, "In that case, the frontline arrangements are entrusted to you, Orochimaru!"

Orochimaru immediately nodded: "Understood!"

……

After the meeting, Hoshino Shizuka followed Orochimaru to a secluded spot.

"Shuichi-kun's strength has improved so quickly!"

Orochimaru sighed.

Hoshita Shuichi humbly replied, "I am no match for Lord Orochimaru."

Orochimaru remained noncommittal, then chuckled, "While weakening the Sand Village is necessary, we can't let them stop and ask for reinforcements."

"You're very strong, but it'll be difficult for you to take them all down in one go, won't it?"

Hoshino nodded, understanding Orochimaru's meaning, and said, "Don't worry, Lord Orochimaru, I will control my pace and try my best to harass and exhaust the enemy."

Orochimaru smiled and nodded: "Very good."

……

After separating from Orochimaru, Hoshino Shuichi found Asuka and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to bring her back to his original body.

Next, Konoha and Kirigakure will likely start fighting first, and Asuka's medical ninjutsu will come in handy.

After dispelling his clone, Hoshino Shuichi sorted through his memories and couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

How can there be no risk in fighting?

Especially given that Konoha has no superior military strength.

If we had enough troops, wouldn't we just charge in and crush them?

Moreover, the Mist Ninja have a larger force, while the enemy only has 500 soldiers.

This means that once the Mist Ninja starts fighting Konoha, the Sand Ninja cannot afford to delay.

For Konoha, one of the Sand Village and the Mist Village must first secure a decisive victory before they can concentrate their forces to deal with the other.

It is obvious that the Sand Ninja have fewer troops, but they are closer to the Land of Wind, so Sand Ninja reinforcements may arrive sooner. Therefore, the Sand Ninja should be defeated first.

To achieve a quick victory, we must take even greater risks!

"In that case, the strategy of the Mist Ninja cannot be the same as that of the Sand Ninja."

"We must weaken their strength as much as possible, even inflict heavy losses on them, so that they dare not easily engage in a decisive battle!"

"Even if we agree to a simultaneous attack with the Sand Village, it's still better than the Mist Village launching a large-scale attack first!"

Hoshino's thoughts became increasingly clear.

He didn't know if Koharu Utatane and Orochimaru had considered this.

In other words, even Orochimaru, who had confidence in him, never thought that he could harass the Sand Ninja and Mist Ninja at the same time.

However, it is true that even a clone will accumulate fatigue from frequent battles onto the main body.

"Luckily, I have a strong recovery ability..."

Hoshita Shuichi secretly rejoiced.

……

"So, either he was captured by Konoha, or he died a gruesome death?"

Hozuki Shingetsu's face was gloomy.

He never expected to hear such news after the army had regrouped.

He had high hopes for Hozuki Seimei, the next head of the Hozuki clan, and even a contender for the Fourth Mizukage position. He never expected...

The reporting ninja lowered her head, not daring to answer.

Hozuki Shingetsu took a deep breath and said, "Continue on. If you encounter that guy named Hoshinoshita Shuichi, notify me immediately!"

"I'd like to see just how capable this youngest Jonin of Konoha really is!"

After a brief pause, the nearly one thousand Mist Ninja continued their advance, spreading out in small teams, covering an area of ​​several miles.

They quickly passed through the forest where they had previously suffered heavy casualties, and after looting supplies from several river towns, they continued on their way.

the other side.

Chiyo led the Sand Ninja army to the site where the Hiren troops were wiped out. After pausing for a moment to collect the remains of her comrades, the army entered the forest.

The Sand Village's sensory ninjas quickly detected three targets with the same chakra reaction.

Upon receiving the report, Chiyo immediately ordered, "It seems to be that person. Surround them!"

The order was given, and one Sand Ninja squad after another swarmed into the forest.

Meanwhile, deep within the forest, the three clones left behind by Hoshino Shuichi have also appeared.

Lightning Release Clone, Earth Release Clone, Water Release Clone!

Soon, Sand Ninja arrived, but stopped dozens of meters away, forming a crescent-shaped encirclement around Hoshino Shizuka's three clones.

The Sand Ninja at the front formed hand seals in unison, then opened their mouths and blew out a stream of air, which then transformed into a storm that swept across the land with a thunderous roar.

The storm cut off a large number of tree branches in its path, and some smaller trees were uprooted.

Earth Release: Multiple Earth Flow Walls!

Layer upon layer of earthen walls rose from the ground, enclosing the storm on three sides.

Moreover, there would be a period of vacuum after the storm, which the Sand Ninja took advantage of to advance at high speed.

Water escape - water rushes into waves!

The water clone leaped onto the high wall, its body condensing and swirling with water vapor, before plunging down and forming a river that surged towards the enemy in front.

Almost simultaneously, lightning erupted. In the vacuum of space, Chidori was silent, but the lightning clones shot out at an even faster speed.

Next came the Earth Release clone.

Earth clones for defense, water clones for cover, and lightning clones for high-speed attacks to kill enemies.

The battle has officially begun!

However, it was clear that the Sand Ninja had no intention of engaging in close combat, and the storm was brewing again.

The water clone rode the water current upwards, and earthen walls rose from the ground. The lightning clone suddenly disappeared and then appeared behind the attacking Sand Ninja. Screams suddenly rang out, and lightning bolts crashed through the many Sand Ninja.

Chiyo, who came up from behind, happened to witness this scene and muttered to herself, "The same kind of teleportation technique as the Yellow Flash?"

Then she shouted, "Be careful of his Body Flicker Technique; it's very likely a space-time ninjutsu."

In an instant, all the Sand Ninja were on high alert.

Chiyo, however, remained calm and composed, constantly issuing orders and directing the teams to cooperate and support each other, launching a continuous barrage of attacks.

Even if Hoshino Shuichi's clones moved using the Flying Thunder God Marks that had been laid out in the forest beforehand, the Sand Ninja could react quickly and set up multiple encirclements.

Bang!

The earth clone was the first to be taken down.

Then comes the water clone!

Finally, there's the fastest Lightning Release clone.

However, the whole process lasted a full half hour.

Chiyo remained silent for a long time after receiving the casualty report.

In just half an hour, 33 people were killed or injured.

The opponent, however, was merely three clones!

"Avoid mountainous and forested terrain as much as possible!"

After a moment of silence, Chiyo issued an order.

However, while Chiyo remained silent, the other Sand Ninja did not.

I was deeply shocked when I heard that a hundred-strong squad had been wiped out by a kid from Konoha.

Although we've taken down three clones, they're not as terrifying or invincible as we imagined.

"It's a pity that guy was just an avatar... If the real body came, we could definitely kill him and avenge Lord Feilian and the others!"

"That's right. His teleportation technique is powerful, but with enough precautions, it can be restrained!"

"However, I heard this guy is only a teenager, yet he's proficient in so many types of ninjutsu. How did he train like that?"

"Hmph, so what if you're proficient in so many ninjutsu? A person can only use a maximum of two at a time, and if you use clones, you'll be easily defeated!"

"That's right. This guy may be a genius, but how can he compare to the Fourth Kazekage and Lady Pakura, who both mastered bloodline limits? It's a pity that Lady Pakura was killed by those Iwa ninja!"

"Don't worry, the Fourth Kazekage will definitely avenge the Third Kazekage and Lady Yekura!"

……

Listening to the intermittent discussions around her, Chiyo felt not so optimistic, but rather heavy-hearted.

The technique used to kill Fei Lian and his group was clearly beyond the norm.

The strength displayed by those clones was within the norm, except for the Flying Thunder God technique, which was difficult for them to handle.

This is definitely not the strength that kid named Hoshino Shuichi possesses in his true form; it's probably only one-tenth of it.

"Such an existence probably requires a single tail..."

Chiyo considered the matter for a moment, then secretly instructed someone to leave.

……

As Hoshino Shuichi received the memories from his clones, he couldn't help but think to himself, "As expected, even a regular ninja with all-around abilities can't handle a large, well-coordinated force all by himself."

"Moreover, shadow clones are more useful, as they allow the main body to utilize more of its abilities."

"Then let's use Shadow Clone Technique..."

Hoshinobi immediately created four shadow clones, which took to the air and transformed into eagles, heading straight for the direction the Sand Ninja army was heading.

Layer upon layer of attacks, constant harassment, casualties, and erosion of fighting spirit and morale.

As soon as the clone left, Hoshino Shizuka raised an eyebrow slightly.

The battle has begun on the Mist Ninja's side!

One of the shadow clones has already been destroyed!

(End of this chapter)