The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 79 The Second Shinobi World War Breaks Out

The battle at the Valley of the End has lasted for a day and a night. The Shadow Guards responsible for recording the events have become numb with shock on their faces, and wave after wave of Ninja Hawks have been flying to the Hokage Building to deliver messages.

Uchiha Yomo, who was stationed at the Hokage Building's Military Intelligence Department, saw the intelligence from the Valley of the End indicating an evenly matched force. His solemn expression eased slightly, but the next piece of news made him frown even more.

"Hmph, those three great powers who came to take advantage of our misfortune!"

Seeing the intelligence that the ninja armies of the Land of Earth, the Land of Wind, and the Land of Water had launched an undeclared war, crossing the borders of the small countries and pressing on the Land of Fire, Uchiha Sōfō looked up and scanned the three strategists in his department.

"With the ruler of the Uzumaki clan in the Land of Whirlpools, and the Senju clan coming to their aid, holding off Kirigakure shouldn't be a problem."

"With Uchiha Kakuzu, Sarutobi Sasuke, and Hyuga Ashizabeth on the Earth Defense Line, blocking Iwagakure shouldn't be a problem."

"With Isshin Shimura, Jin Inuzuka, and Mushi Aburame on the Wind Defense Line, it is enough to defend against even the weakest village, Sunagakure."

Listening to the analysis of the three staff members in the Military Intelligence Department, Uchiha Yomo nodded and then said, "The battle between Uchiha Madara and the First Hokage lasted for three days and three nights. This time, the Third Hokage and Minister Mito are fighting together against Uchiha Madara, so the battle will not be short either."

"During this period, the border must not be breached by the ninja villages of the three major powers. You must take into account the existing intelligence and the number of ninjas in the village, and actively respond accordingly."

"We understand, Minister Sifang!"

The three staff officers immediately got to work. Uchiha Sōfū's eyes flashed as he pondered, realizing that, given the current situation, his role in staying in Konoha was not significant.

The deployment of the ninja army can be left to the three staff officers in charge of the three border defense lines respectively. As the head of the Uchiha clan, although he is not very strong, he cannot just stand here and watch.

At this point, it's better to be safe than sorry. If Uchiha Muan and Uzumaki Mito join forces to fight Uchiha Madara to a draw, both of them will be seriously injured and unable to fight anymore. That would be my turn to step in.

(Young lord is still too young and lacks foresight.)

Having made his decision, Uchiha Yomotsu handed over his duties and, accompanied by several trusted confidants with three tomoe, headed straight for the Valley of the End.

Southwest of the Land of Fire, across the Land of Rivers to the Sand Village of the Land of Wind, the Second Kazekage, Shamon, who commanded the ninja army, calmly gazed at the three Konoha members facing off against his side across the canyon, and gently raised his hand.

Behind him, rows of catapults and crossbows, among other war machines, were ready to fire.

"put!"

With a command from the Second Kazekage, massive iron sand balls, aided by catapults, flew towards the Konoha ninja army. Chain crossbows also began firing, and in that instant, a cloud of bolts rained down.

"Attention everyone!"

The commander of the ninja army in the southwest was automatically taken over by the strongest, Aburame Insect. This man, who was wearing a high-collared robe, was no stranger to the ninja army's operations.

He stared coldly at the crossbow bolts and iron sand balls on the horizon, each bolt bearing an explosive tag that fluttered in the wind, giving it the power of a massive fireball.

"Water Release Unit, step forward!"

"Water Release·Water Formation Wall!"

The combined water-style ninjutsu, soaring into the sky, exploded upon contact with the crossbow bolts, blasting holes in the thick Super Water Array wall.

The final falling iron sand ball exploded into countless tiny senbon needles the moment it touched the water. When the senbon needles touched the water, the clear water could be seen emitting thick smoke and a faint green hue.

(Using poison? What a treacherous ninja village!)

Upon seeing this, the three Kage-level figures frowned and raised their alert level several notches for the invading Sunagakure.

The poison is so potent that even they can be overwhelmed by the weak if they're not careful.

"Keep playing!"

Seeing that the first wave of attacks had no effect, Shamen remained unmoved and waved his hand again, causing the war machines behind him to roar continuously.

Konoha, on the other hand, used both Water Release and Earth Release techniques in quick succession.

After four rounds, Inuzuka Mushi looked at the now quiet Sunagakure village across from him, a cold smile creeping onto his lips beneath his collar. "The poorest ninja village dares to provoke Konoha? Who gave them the guts!"

"Hey bugs, should we all charge? Let's wipe them out and send them back to eat sand!"

They were timid and hesitant in the face of Uchiha Madara, but chose to strike hard against Sunagakure's Inuzuka Blade. Among the opposing ninja forces, apart from the Second Kazekage who was somewhat troublesome, there was only one young Kage left. If you really count them, there weren't enough for the three of them to share.

"What's the rush?"

Shimura Isshin, the head of the Shimura clan, spoke up, "We haven't even used our war machines yet. If we rush in now and suffer heavy casualties, we'll lose face if the Military Intelligence Bureau questions us."

"Yixin is right. Money should be spent wisely, and you shouldn't be stingy when it's necessary."

The Aburame continued to command the war machines that had been loaded long ago. With a wave of her hand, similar explosive tag crossbow bolts and iron stones flew towards the Sunagakure village's base.

To their surprise, a sea of ​​sand flew out from above their heads, forming a solid barrier that blocked most of the attacks. The remaining crossbow bolts and iron stones were also blocked by wind-style ninjutsu.

"It can actually control sand, that's interesting."

"It doesn't feel like a secret technique."

"Is that the unknown bloodstains of Sunagakure?"

The three exchanged views, and Aburame waved her hand again, triggering a barrage of fire from Konoha's war machines. After seven rounds, seeing the numerous casualties and the scattered formation of Sunagakure, the three veteran Kage of Konoha all wore smiles.

At this moment, the Hyuga branch family Jonin who was observing with his Byakugan suddenly narrowed his eyes and immediately reported the situation to Aburame.

"You mean, those dead humanoid objects weren't living people, but puppets with chakra circuits?"

"Yes, Lady Aburame."

"Continue to observe and report any intelligence immediately."

"Understood, Lady Aburame."

As Aburame Mushi gazed at the Sunagakure ninja army across the canyon, a small black insect flew to his side. It was a parasitic insect cultivated by the Aburame clan, used for attack, defense, and reconnaissance.

"The opposing ninja force numbers approximately 1,200, half of whom are puppets."

When Aburame Mushi revealed the news from the Parasite Mushi, Kiba Inuzuka remarked, "It seems that Sunagakure has developed some decent ninjutsu."

"We have never encountered the puppetry techniques of Sunagakure. I suggest we continue to use war machines to wear down their strength, either forcing them to retreat or forcing them to abandon their positions and come to fight."

Shimura Isshin's suggestion was unanimously agreed upon by the two.

Watching the Konoha's war machines launch one after another, the Second Hokage Shamon, who was controlling the Iron Sand, and his successor Mero both looked displeased.

With limited chakra reserves, and facing the wealthy and powerful Konoha, they chose to retreat in order to preserve their hard-won war machines and other valuable assets.

The defenses of the Land of Wind in the southwest have been held for the time being, and the Land of Whirlpools in the southeast have also defended the Hidden Mist Village of the Land of Water. However, bad news has come from the Land of Earth in the northwest.

Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure and a master of Bloodline Elimination: Dust Release, used Dust Release: Particle Style to ambush and kill Uchiha Kakuno in one fell swoop!

This news was quickly relayed back to the Hokage Building, and the staff also released ninja hawks to contact the departing Uchiha Yomo.

Upon learning the news, Uchiha Yomo immediately changed course and headed towards the Northwest Earth Defense Line.

Shortly after the First Shinobi World War, the Second Shinobi World War broke out!

(End of this chapter)