The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

On the road ahead.

His pockmarked eyes were filled with an icy coldness.

Meanwhile, just as Menma mobilized almost his entire army, in the southwestern border region where the Land of Grass and the Land of Wind meet.

Similarly, a large number of Sand Ninja and Grass Ninja were gathered and confronting each other from a distance.

The entire Kusanagi ninja team was on high alert and on high alert.

However, the Sand Village side seemed to have no intention of attacking; they were simply continuing to build infrastructure.

It's also because they have to face the pressure from the Sand Village ninja.

Wuwei, the leader of the ninja village, also personally came to the front line.

As he listened to the intelligence gathered from the investigators, Wuwei's gaze sharpened.

'It seems to be pretty much as Menma-sama predicted. The Sand Ninja probably won't dare launch a full-scale attack first; at most, they'll launch some tentative raids. However, necessary precautions still need to be taken.'

Thinking about this...

Wuwei also gently exhaled a breath of turbid air.

Then, he issued the corresponding defense orders in an orderly manner. During this period, he would personally keep an eye on things here. He didn't need to do too much. He just needed to make sure that his own defense line was not breached by the Sand Ninja. As for the rest, he would just like his son and unconditionally choose to trust Menma.

The assessment that the dough was lumpy was correct.

Choosing to do nothing is also the right choice.

The Sand Village ninja on the other side definitely did not intend to launch a full-scale attack. From the beginning of their gathering to the construction of their base facilities, they maintained a strategy of applying pressure throughout. In fact, this was exactly the Sand Village's strategy.

Konoha offered very generous benefits.

This includes, but is not limited to, further division and transfer of mission shares, allowing Sunagakure to infiltrate the southern coastal countries, and providing Sunagakure with a large amount of money and resources to help it overcome its financial crisis and further develop its homeland.

These can all be paid for in advance.

It even allows Sunagakure to support Sunagakure in obtaining the Two-Tails Jinchuriki if the war plan proceeds smoothly and the Takigakure-Kusa alliance is defeated.

The negotiation terms were completely beyond what was expected.

Even Maki, the Kazekage, was completely moved.

Elders Chiyo and Ebizo were equally shocked by Konoha's generosity. Such conditions would not have been easy to obtain in any previous era. Even during the reign of the Third Hokage, when the government was somewhat weak and incompetent in its external affairs, it was impossible for them to offer every possible condition.

This time, they'll use this as leverage in negotiations.

It's clear that the Konoha leadership, headed by Tsunade, is absolutely determined, and the subsequent troop deployment is even better proof of that.

It must be said that the decision of Maki, Chiyo, and Ebizo to wait and see has been completely shaken.

There's a saying that goes something like that.

The so-called determination may not be 100%, but in most cases, it only seems so absolute because there are not enough bargaining chips.

Once the weight of the chips reaches, or even exceeds, expectations.

The resolve they speak of is something that can be changed at any time.

Maki's inner thoughts perfectly illustrate this point, and the subsequent joint advance of Kirigakure became the last straw that broke the camel's back for Maki and the others.

With the consent of Chiyo and Ebizo.

Maki immediately mobilized a portion of the most elite Sand Ninja to the front lines, but even so...

Machi also managed to maintain his last shred of rationality.

Chiyo repeatedly instructed that they should not launch the first attack.

Everything still depends on how the alliance between Takigakure and Kusagakure, led by Menma Uzumaki, responds on the main battlefield.

To be on the safe side, Maki secretly went to the front line, fearing that his men might cause trouble if he wasn't there.

He wanted to take control of this war himself.

The profits were indeed so great that Sunagakure was willing to take the risk, but Maki still hoped to keep the risks to a minimum as much as possible.

Everything depends on the main battlefield...

Maki took off his divine robe, put on his long-lost combat uniform and Sand Ninja vest, and stood in front of the camp. After glancing at the Grass Ninja stronghold not too far away, he shifted his gaze to the more distant northeast direction.

There, the Takigakure army led by Menma clashed with the combined forces of Konoha and Kirigakure. It might be a battle that ends in a few days, just like the previous defeat of Kumogakure, or it might be a protracted war that lasts for several months, or even a year or two.

But in either case...

Before the results are in, or before an inevitable trend emerges.

Machi would never actually issue an order for a full-scale attack.

"Pass on my order: begin Level 1 combat readiness tomorrow!"

"Yes, Lord Kazekage!!!"

The five major ninja villages were completely drawn into the situation.

War broke out between Yan and Yun.

Konoha, Kirigakure, and Sunagakure all launched their attacks in succession.

At this moment.

It's safe to say that the Fourth Shinobi World War has already begun. The original storyline has been completely distorted by this point.

What will the future be like?

It's impossible to predict now.

This Ninja World War will undoubtedly become a crucial turning point in future development!

This is true for Menma, and it is also true for the five great ninja villages.

The Akatsuki organization, led by Obito and Nagato, was also affected to some extent.

Is it positive or negative?

That's a matter of opinion.

At least for those who are numbing and hemp-fiber.

Everything is still under his control. Everything before was developing according to his own wishes, and all the luck seemed to be on his side.

Now he is about to face the biggest test since leaving Konoha.

They stood at the front line.

Looking into the distance, they saw the Konoha and Kirigakure allied forces arriving.

Even from dozens of miles away, Menma could still sense the immense amount of chakra that Menma was releasing with all his might.

In particular, there were several more powerful and familiar chakra auras.

It must be Jiraiya and the others.

'A war to the death!'

Mianma gently exhaled a breath of stale air.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

With a sudden wave of his right hand, countless figures flew out from behind him, advancing towards the area further ahead.

This is not the right place.

Menma was about to lead the Takigakure ninja forward to a point where they could see the Konoha and Kirigakure allied forces' camps.

Apply pressure!?

This is also a handy noodle dish.

War is a contest of strength and momentum.

When two armies meet on a narrow path, the brave will prevail!

A large number of Taki ninjas flew in.

This also directly attracted the attention of the frontline reconnaissance personnel from the opposing Konoha and Kirigakure alliance.

"It's the Takigakure army! Quickly relay the message back!"

It was clear that Mianma did not intend to launch a surprise attack as he had before.

This area already contained defensive outposts that Menma had ordered to be built. Unlike last time when he had to seize the initiative, this time Menma didn't need to give up his advantageous terrain.

Even in ninja battles, the advantage of terrain is only so-so.

It's better than nothing, at least.

The surrounding area was filled with traps set up by people.

It can also kill a group of Konoha and Kirigakure ninjas to some extent, which is a clear advantage that shouldn't be given up.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 315 The Arrival at the Front Lines

These were the Konoha Village scouts who were dispatched to the forefront.

Originally, they came to investigate the troop deployment of the stronghold here, but now there is no need for further investigation. This huge crowd is enough to prove that the main force of the Takigakure has arrived.

"whoosh"

"whoosh"

While a few people remained on the front flanks to observe whether the Takigakure ninja had any other moves, a figure in the formation turned back quickly and soon arrived at the advance area of ​​their main force.

As the commander, Jiraiya naturally positioned himself at the very front.

"Lord Jiraiya, we have already detected the arrival of the main force of Takigakure forty miles ahead. The exact number is still unknown, but based on the chakra aura we can detect, it should be around two or three thousand. Whether there will be any reinforcements arriving later is currently uncertain."

The investigator went directly to Jiraiya's location, knelt on one knee with a respectful expression, and reported in a deep voice.

"The main support force? Their reaction was so fast. It seems that Menma's reconnaissance deployment and intelligence system are also very strong."