Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

This time is no different.

If it weren't for the fact that Kumogakure was so aggressive, the Third Hokage wouldn't have been willing to send so many forces to support the northeastern front. But the more aggressive they were, the more it revealed Hiruzen Sarutobi's mindset. Suzaku's idea was also very simple: to show the strength of his own ninja village.

Try your best to make Yunren back down.

Even though it is indeed very difficult and the probability of success is extremely low.

But the necessary stance should still be taken in advance.

If this localized clash could be ended with minimal cost, that would naturally be the situation that Suzaku and even the Third Hokage would be most happy to see. However, the initiative still depends on the Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure.

Tonight's night raid is the best proof of this.

The clashes between the two sides, though seemingly fierce, actually left each other some room for maneuver.

The Cloud Ninja only dispatched a few small teams, and Suzaku did not gather any reserve forces. However, the area near the base was indeed bustling with fighting. Taijutsu clashes were fine, but once the scale of ninjutsu clashes reached B-rank or higher, it was a different story.

It was truly an earthquake.

This is also the reason why Jiang Si suffers from insomnia.

Generally speaking, ninjas on the battlefield do not dare to hibernate deeply; during their rest shifts, they only take light naps to recover their strength.

After experiencing it a few times, you'll get used to this pattern.

Whether it's nervousness or excitement, it's because it's the 'first time' for Shoji.

I truly did not sleep a wink that night.

By daybreak.

Jiang Si stepped out of the tent looking somewhat listless. He ran into a clansman who was only three or four years older than him—Uchiha Yan. Seeing Jiang Si's obviously dejected appearance, he raised an eyebrow and said, "Looks like you didn't get enough rest yesterday, Jiang Si. Have you been away from the battlefield for too long, causing your body to become sluggish? This is not like you!"

Two years ago, he was one of the Uchiha clan members who fought alongside Shoji against the Kirigakure in the southeastern coastal region of the Land of Fire. However, in terms of talent, he was still a bit inferior to Shoji, not to mention that Shoji is now the one who has fused with Liu Heng's soul and awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Even if it was the original owner.

Before Liu Heng arrived.

They have all awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan.

But Uchiha Homura was almost twenty years old.

The Sharingan is still at the two-tomoe level.

His individual strength can only be considered at the level of an elite Chunin.

However, due to the strength of the Uchiha bloodline and the Sharingan, Uchiha Yan can still fight against some ordinary Jonin. His win rate can only be said to be low, but it cannot be said to be zero.

After all, the gap isn't that huge yet.

"Hmm, a little nervous, and a little excited too. After all, for me, or for us, this war has a slightly different meaning, doesn't it, Yan?"

Jiang Si gently squeezed his right hand, then slowly released it. His words caused Uchiha En in front of him to pause slightly in surprise.

That smile faded.

Uchiha En looked at Shoji with a very serious expression, and then said softly, "You really have changed, Shoji."

"Everyone changes, Yan, because no one knows what they will encounter in the future, and I am just taking that step ahead."

Because they were comrades who fought side by side.

Therefore, compared to other ethnic groups.

Jiang Si understands Yan better.

These were also the companions that the company had initially planned to recruit.

29. Chaos and Deployment

However, it was not implemented before due to various reasons.

Of those who sided with Shoji, the vast majority were left behind within the clan. Only one person was included in the Uchiha's roster for this battle, just like Shoji. However, that person was also arranged by Kogahara to remain at the rear base.

Before arriving in the Land of Hot Springs, Shoji briefly explained a few things to him.

Avoid any overly rash actions.

Not only should they not be allowed to notice other ninja clans, but they should also not let their own clan members or elders pay attention to them.

The 'Shoji faction' still needs to lie low for a while longer at this stage!

It is definitely not suitable to take such a large-scale action.

Including Uchiha Yan right in front of me.

Even if it is the right person in Jiang Si's mind, Jiang Si plans to take it one step at a time. After all, this is the front line, not a village or a clan's territory. There will be plenty of opportunities. Verbal guidance is one aspect, but setting an example through actions is even more important.

Of course, death is a different story.

"Is that so..."

A faint, strange light flickered in Uchiha En's eyes as he murmured something under his breath.

"Yan? General, what are you still doing? Guyuan-san has already called us over; he's about to assign combat missions!"

The remaining Uchiha clan members, who had already gathered not far away, waved and shouted when they saw that Jiang Si and Yan were still lingering at the entrance of the camp.

"Yes!"

The two responded in unison, almost instinctively.

They jogged toward the assembly area.

The Cloud Ninja Attack Last Night.

Almost everyone already knows.

During this period, due to the high casualty rate, the Konoha ninjas around Yuquan Mountain have been mostly on the defensive and less on the offensive. With the arrival of reinforcements, Suzaku and Date, after discussing it last night, plan to launch a large-scale counterattack.

We must inflict a severe blow on the Cloud Ninja in order to curb the Cloud Village's aggressive stance.

Most importantly, according to the intelligence gathered by scouts like Aburame and Hyuga, the Cloud Village outpost on the opposite side has only been replenished with supplies once recently, and there has been no significant increase or change in personnel.

in other words.

This is their best chance to counterattack in Konoha.

therefore.

Suzaku, Date, and the leaders of the various clans that came to their aid, including the Uchiha, Aburatsuka, Ise, and Gekko clans, devised a counterattack plan overnight. They would use a portion of their forces to besiege and suppress the main force of the Cloud Ninja in the main stronghold, and then send out several small teams to eliminate the nearest Cloud Ninja reconnaissance points and the two identified supply points.

The objective of this operation is to inflict as much damage as possible on the Cloud Ninja's manpower and destroy their nearest supply point. This will not only create an absolute advantage in combat power in a short period of time, but also disrupt the Cloud Ninja's supply lines, forcing them to invest more resources and manpower to supply the front-line troops.

A very simple and unpretentious battle plan.

The key is to seize the right opportunity.

Moreover, Konoha currently possesses an absolute advantage in both quality and quantity.

As a strategist of the Nara clan.

Suzaku would not let this opportunity slip by.

Within the Uchiha clan, more than ten members, including Gu Yuan, were assigned by Suzaku to the troops that were directly surrounding and attacking the main stronghold of Kumogakure.

Among the remaining people.

Only a handful of people remained.

The commander was assigned to the squad that was tasked with eliminating reconnaissance outposts in the eastern area.

Previous intelligence indicated that the number of Cloud Ninja at these reconnaissance outposts was roughly the same as that of Konoha, consisting of one or two small teams. However, their advantage lay in their excellent coordination and the ability for the main outpost to provide support at any time. Under normal circumstances, it would be difficult to surround and eliminate them, which is why Suzaku launched a multi-pronged attack.

This was to prevent the Cloud Ninja from having much room for adjustment or maneuvering.

It was almost exactly the moment the order was given.

The entire Konoha ninja at the Yuquan Mountain base mobilized, including some of the wounded who were scheduled to retreat to their rear bases or even return to the village to recuperate the night before. They took advantage of this attack opportunity to retreat, because under the attack's coverage, more than 90% of the Cloud Ninja were unable to attend to the retreating Konoha wounded troops.

These members of the Konoha combat unit filed out one after another.

The commander was also receiving the corresponding mission at that time.

Following their squad, they left the base and headed east. Although Shoji was already a Jonin who had awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan in the Uchiha clan, in Konoha's big data, Shoji was still only a Chunin. Naturally, he could not serve as the captain of the action team. The leader was a Jonin from the Akimichi clan, Akimichi Motoyasu.

He is said to be the nephew of Elder Akimichi Torifu, the most senior member of the Akimichi clan.

Currently 32 years old.

The family's secret techniques have been cultivated to a rather advanced level.

He possesses genuine Jonin-level strength.

Furthermore, Shoji, who is familiar with the original plot, knows that the Akimichi clan possesses a secret medicine called the "Three-Colored Pill," which can stimulate the body's potential in a short period of time, allowing the user to unleash extremely strong personal power. This is also known as the Akimichi clan's "Butterfly Transformation Mode"!

At crucial moments.

You can enter the Butterfly Transformation Mode as a Jonin of the Akimichi Clan.

Saying they're at the level of a near-Kage is a bit of an exaggeration, but they can still suppress ordinary elite Jonin. This is one of the keys to the Akimichi clan's ability to establish themselves in the entire Hidden Leaf Village. Their clan's secret techniques also involve the 'Yang Release Chakra' attribute!

To put it bluntly, at this moment, the commander of the Generals' "superior" is qualified to exchange a few blows with "Shadow" in his butterfly form when pushed to his limit.

Moreover, the other members of the team are all elites with considerable strength.

At the very least, they are all at the level of ordinary Chunin.

Furthermore, they have an elite Chunin from the Hyuga clan's branch family acting as the 'eyes' of their squad to gather intelligence about the surrounding area.

It's fair to say that the moment I saw the team's lineup...

Jiang Si was well aware that the difficulty of his 'first mission' would definitely not be low.

The so-called Cloud Ninja reconnaissance base is by no means so easy to eliminate.

Otherwise, there would be absolutely no need for this configuration.

Furthermore, according to the information the commander knew, there were four squads dispatched to eliminate the strongholds, and the personnel configurations were all of similar level.

'Looks like this is going to be a fierce battle!'

As he raced along, he kept glancing at Akimichi Motoyasu's broad back ahead, silently thinking to himself.

"stop!"

We traveled at a brisk pace.