The Great Hero Uchiha

however--

The Konoha leadership had made preparations in advance.

The simultaneous attacks from the four major ninja villages failed to break down any of Konoha's defenses.

Although the war had fully broken out, Uchiha Miyuki and the other genin still didn't feel anything substantial. Nothing had changed. However, the number of jonin and chunin squads in the main camp had decreased, and a group of weaker genin squads had been deployed. Various traps and fortifications around the main camp were also being continuously strengthened.

On the second day after the war broke out, Akika found the three of them.

"According to the emergency response regulations for wartime situations, you will be promoted to Chunin squads from now on."

Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai nodded solemnly.

Konoha is currently facing attacks from the other four major ninja villages, which has led to a severe shortage of Chunin teams. Therefore, Konoha immediately relaxed the Chunin assessment standards. As long as the team leader feels that the team's strength has reached the Chunin team level, and as long as the team has enough merits, they can be directly promoted to Chunin.

Such Chunin may have flaws and various drawbacks.

However, as long as the mission is arranged according to the characteristics of the squad, the power of this special Chunin squad can still be brought into play.

After figuring out the cause and effect, Uchiha Miyuki couldn't help but smile bitterly. He had dragged his feet and hid for two months, but he never expected that the Third Shinobi World War would break out so suddenly.

What is our mission?

"You will be responsible for guarding this area from now on."

Uchiha Miyuki frowned.

"Just our small team? Aren't there usually two or more teams deployed in a small camp? Or are you coming with us, teacher?"

"No, it's just the three of you. I have other missions. This area isn't the main direction the enemy will attack. Only a small number of enemies carrying out special missions will pass through here. Under normal circumstances, the strength of the three of you is enough to hold this place. If there are any changes, the small camp next door will also support you."

Jonin have joined the battle.

There are insufficient troops at the front.

Both of these points set off alarm bells in Uchiha Miyuki's mind, making him feel very uncomfortable.

What if we encounter a Jonin?

With a complicated expression, Qiu Huo said, "No one is absolutely safe on the battlefield."

Although it is not explicitly stated, its meaning is already very clear.

If they encountered a Jonin, they could only blame their bad luck.

There was no way for the three to refuse. Shiranami Akika left with the words, "You have three days. You must reach this area in three days." After saying that, she turned and left. As a Jonin, Shiranami Akika had to carry out a Jonin-level mission to attract the attention of the enemy Jonin and buy more survival space for the Chunin.

Uchiha Miyuki said with a wry smile, "Let's go retrieve the traps, so we don't accidentally hurt our own troops."

War has broken out, and no matter how unwilling we are, we have to face it.

As for defection?

The Third Shinobi World War has already broken out, and the world is in chaos. Where can he hide? Moreover, even if he could gain temporary peace by defecting, the final result would not be good. After all, the Uchiha clan is currently planning to run for the Fourth Hokage. If he dares to defect, he will not only face the pursuit of the Anbu, but also the pursuit of the entire Uchiha clan.

If there's no way to avoid it, then try to increase your chances of surviving the third war.

"Ah."

"it is good."

The three of them returned to their usual patrol route, retrieved some key ninja tools, and destroyed all the other ordinary traps to save time.

They then went directly to the small camp they would be responsible for guarding.

This is the third region, near the Land of Rain, already separated from the Land of Fire and deployed within the Land of Rivers. Only now did Uchiha Miyuki realize that the true battle line between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire had divided the Land of Rivers in two; he didn't even need to delve deeper—the sheer number of corpses he saw on the road was enough to tell.

In the small country of River Country, many civilians died in the war between the Country of Fire and the Country of Wind.

This is the tragedy of small countries.

It took the three of them two days just to get there.

The Chunin squad that was originally stationed nodded to the three of them and completed the mission handover with Uchiha Miyuki and the other two ahead of schedule. It was obvious that compared to their specially promoted Chunin squad, this Chunin squad was more well-rounded, which was why the higher-ups had ordered the three of them to replace this Chunin squad to carry out other missions.

This shows just how much pressure Konoha is currently facing.

Uchiha Miyuki didn't dare to rest either, and immediately began to set up various traps nearby. As for the small camp?

There are only three of them on their side, but who knows how many enemies might come back!

Living in a small campsite is practically suicide!

"Don't touch the small camp. Staying here is too conspicuous and too dangerous. Let it remain abandoned to mislead the enemy and make them think we have abandoned this place."

Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai both nodded.

The three set up traps while searching for a new place to stay.

They eventually chose a more secluded spot, set up a tent, and placed three sleeping bags inside. This would be their home from now on.

The crows are on alert.

The three of them took turns resting and survived on soldier's rations every day.

Starting a fire to cook is too easy to expose.

At midnight the following day, a small team of six from Sunagakure broke into the three-man defense zone.

Uchiha Miyuki was woken up less than an hour after he fell asleep.

"They went to the small camp."

The darkness makes it easier for ninja crows to hide; the night is their best camouflage. Therefore, this small group of six from Sunagakure was completely unaware of the ninja crows' presence.

In the past, he could judge the general strength of the opponent based on his experience each time he checked them. However, now that the Jonin have started to participate in the battle, Uchiha Miyuki is unable to immediately identify whether there are Jonin among the six people. He can only judge by observing the behavior of everyone in the team over a long period of time.

If there is a Jonin in this small unit, the other Chunin will definitely follow him as their leader, and the Chunin will treat him with great respect. This is not hard to see.

As for the Jonin unit?

Jonin aren't like cabbages, and this isn't some important strategic area, so Sunagakure wouldn't send six Jonin troops over.

Moreover, even if they are all Jonin, it is possible to tell them apart.

Even if the ninja crows are well concealed, it's difficult for them to hide from a Jonin unit.

If the other party pretends not to notice and tries to lure him out, you can also use Sharingan genjutsu to test him.

In any case, Uchiha Miyuki had lived on the front lines for three years, experienced several large-scale border clashes, and fought many defensive battles mainly in small teams. Naturally, he couldn't be a clueless greenhorn. Moreover, he had basically mastered all the abilities a ninja should have.

26. As long as I don't crave credit, death won't catch up with me.

Whether or not to fight is secondary; we must first gather intelligence on the enemy.

After inspecting the camp, the six-member Sunagakure squad determined that no one had been there for over thirty hours. Many areas were covered in a layer of fine dust, making it appear abandoned. However, out of caution, the Sunagakure ninjas still withdrew from the camp and hid in the surrounding area, clearly intending to ambush the Konoha ninjas.

Uchiha Miyuki also deduced from the words and actions of the six that there were no Jonin among them, but only an ordinary small Chunin unit.

Both sides were very patient.

This ambush and surveillance lasted for several hours.

The Sand Village took the lead in making other moves, splitting their small team of six into two squads.

"They split up. One group stayed behind, while the other seems to be looking for a new campsite. It seems their mission this time is to occupy this area to prepare for future plans." Uchiha Miyuki didn't believe that Sunagakure would send a small Chunin unit to occupy this area, which wouldn't be of much help to the war effort, at the very beginning of the war.

After all, this is not a strategic location; it doesn't produce grain, has no special resources, and has no population.

The only thing we can say is that we can enter Konoha from this direction, but there is a large defensive zone behind the camp.

Sarutobi Asuma frowned.

"Could they be trying to use this as a starting point to seize control of the Red Hat Mine?"

Without even thinking, Kurenai Yuhi immediately rejected the idea, saying, "Impossible. The Red Hat Mine is too far away from here, and even if we took it, we wouldn't be able to defend it. At most, we could only cause some damage. But even so... with the strength of six Chunin, it's impossible for them to break through the blockade behind them and get close to the Red Hat Mine."

"But apart from the Red Hat Mine, there aren't any other important resources in this area, are there?"

Uchiha Miyuki interrupted their conversation.

"The key question now is what we should do: report the intelligence directly or try to spy on it? I think the most important thing right now is to report the intelligence directly. Our team has no experience in spying, and our main task here is not to kill the enemy, but to act as an outpost to pass messages to the rear."

As expected of Uchiha Miyuki?

Before even encountering the enemy, they planned to use the pretext of delivering intelligence to escape thousands of miles away.

however……

The two could not refute it.

Moreover, it makes perfect sense, just as Uchiha Miyuki said, the task of guarding the outpost is to pass on messages to the rear.

"Okay, then that's settled."

Kurenai paused for a moment, then continued, "You two go back and pass on the message. I'll stay and try to gather some intelligence."

"No! I'll stay. You two go back and relay the information from here."

Having been bombarded with this display of affection, Uchiha Miyuki couldn't help but roll his eyes, then said helplessly.

"Neither of you has any investigative skills, so I'll stay here!"

Sarutobi Asuma shook his head. "Kurenai, you can go back alone. I'll stay here with you."

"There's no need. I'll be more discreet if I act alone, and the way back isn't necessarily safe either."

Before the two could reply, Uchiha Miyuki dealt with the ninja crow clone. Only then did the two realize that Uchiha Miyuki's main body had already left the camp. They exchanged a glance, quickly tidied up the camp, left behind any excess supplies to ensure that Uchiha Miyuki had enough provisions, and then set off for the nearest large camp.

After the two left, Uchiha Miyuki, who was supposed to leave, suddenly appeared in the same spot.

He never left the camp; he only used illusion magic to make the two believe he had left earlier.

He didn't leave with the two of them for two reasons.

Firstly, according to regulations, someone had to stay behind to observe the enemy's movements; secondly, he didn't want to be a burden to the two of them.

His physical skills had reached the passing grade, but he was still somewhat inferior to the two of them. If he left with one of them, it would not only slow down the transmission of information, but if any problems arose on the way, he would become a burden and hinder the other's escape. He would have no choice but to choose the riskier option of fighting. Moreover, people are not plants or trees, how could they be without feelings... The three of them had lived together for three years, and there was still a foundation of affection between them.

Of the three, he was indeed the most suitable one to stay.

After all, he not only possesses the ability to conduct long-range reconnaissance, but he is also quite cautious and can evacuate in time if any unexpected situation arises.

Hidden in the forest, the ninja crows acted like surveillance cameras, monitoring the movements of everyone in this small Chunin unit in real time for Uchiha Miyuki. At the same time, they ensured a safe distance between the two sides, and would retreat immediately if the enemy showed any signs of moving in that direction.

After monitoring for another two hours, Uchiha Miyuki handed over the monitoring task entirely to the ninja crows, while he used the [Feign Sleep Technique] to replace sleep.