The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Should we stop here for now? Wait for the situation on the southern front, and see what Konoha and Kumogakure choose to do?

This is indeed the most appropriate and reasonable judgment.

Since it is anticipated that a very heavy price may be paid.

Waiting a while means fulfilling one's duty.

We can't all bear the risks ourselves, can we?

"Are there any further actions planned by Kumogakure and Konohagakure?"

Onoki took a deep breath, and after Han reported the specific information about his understanding, Onoki turned his head to look at Kuroki, who was sitting to the side.

"Yes, Third Generation Lord, there is no further information at the moment."

Kuroki quickly stood up and replied with a respectful expression.

In the village, only Ozuru would occasionally lose his temper and act out in front of Onoki. Almost every other Iwa ninja treated Onoki with utmost respect, as Onoki's prestige was deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people.

In the original work, Kurotsuchi later became the Fourth Tsuchikage, and Onoki played a crucial role in this.

After all, Kurotsuchi didn't really have anything particularly outstanding about him, whether it was his prestige, battle record, or personal strength. Becoming a Kage was really a bit of a stretch.

Not to mention they skipped the loess soil entirely.

This is enough to prove how high Onoki's prestige was in Iwagakure. Although it cannot be said that Kurotsuchi would definitely not be able to become Tsuchikage without Onoki, with Onoki's presence, the path to Tsuchikage would be smooth sailing for Kurotsuchi. As long as she herself did not encounter any problems, the Tsuchikage title would almost be hers for the taking.

Ōnoki held such prestige and status in Iwagakure.

"No further information?"

Onoki tapped the table lightly with his right index finger, a thoughtful expression on his face. Sometimes, inaction is the most obvious action.

This is the group of guys who are all waiting to 'pick up a bargain'.

This is a common development in national-level disputes.

Why has Konoha been able to stand firmly at the top of the ninja world for decades despite being surrounded by other countries? Its own strength is of course the most important reason, but another equally important factor is the mutual fear and hostility between other ninja villages.

Now, both Konoha and Kumogakure are adopting similar stances.

It did feel like they were being roasted on a hot stove by Iwagakure, and Onoki had a good sense of what it meant to be caught in a dilemma.

If I had known this would happen, I would have done it.

It would have been better to have remained inactive from the beginning.

Onoki thought to himself with some annoyance.

But this thought only lasted a moment. Ōnoki was, after all, a mature leader of a ninja village, and he didn't have the indecisive personality of Hiruzen Sarutobi. In any case, he had already made up his mind.

Before you truly fail, you must see things through to the end.

"Pass on my order to have the village further organize and send 5,000 troops to support the front line, led by Akatsuchi and Iwazawa. Then, launch a full-scale offensive. I want every part of Taki no Kyu to be filled with the smoke of war."

Onoki's eyes revealed a resolute look, and he spoke with a cold expression.

"Yes!"

Let's go all the way!

The war has already reached this point.

There's no reason to stagnate here; the difference in combat strength between the enemy and ourselves is already quite obvious.

The Four-Tails and Five-Tails couldn't defeat that monster from the Box of Bliss!?

Then let's add myself as an earth shadow.

Onoki refused to believe that his ninja village couldn't take down something born from a mere so-called Box of Bliss!

As for further personnel being drawn from the village.

This is also in preparation for subsequent strategic arrangements.

Previously, the plan was to gradually erode the power of Hidden Light Village, but now Onoki has changed his mind and wants to take over the entire Land of Waterfall in one fell swoop, destroy the headquarters of Hidden Light Village, and resolutely not give Konoha and Kumogakure any more time to react.

As long as his own ninja village could successfully annex the entire territory of Hidden Light Village, Onoki felt it was worth it, even if it came at a higher price.

When Huang Tu, who was sitting below, heard his father, the Earth Shadow, say those words, his brows furrowed slightly.

Should we launch a full-scale offensive?

At this critical juncture?

Huang Tu wanted to say something, but after seeing Lao Zi, Han, Hei Mu and the others around him, he swallowed his words.

Onoki, who was seated in the main seat, also noticed the change in his son's expression.

therefore.

After further arranging the specific tactical arrangements for the next step.

"Alright, everyone go carry out the orders first, Huang Tu stays behind."

Onoki also gently shook his head and said.

"Yes, Third Tsuchikage!"

The Iwa ninja below bowed in response and then filed out one after another, leaving only Onoki and his son, Kyoto, in the large tent.

"You have something to say to me, don't you, Huangtu?"

After everyone had left.

Onoki also stood up, stepped to his son's side, and looked at Huangtu with a calm expression, asking a question.

“Yes, Father, we just suffered a defeat two days ago, and now we are launching such a large-scale frontal attack. Isn’t that inappropriate? Not to mention that Chi Tu and Yan Jue Sang will take at least four or five days to arrive with their reinforcements, and considering that Lao Zi Sang and Han Sang’s injuries have not fully recovered, we are not suited to a direct confrontation. If another accident occurs, the outcome could very well get out of control.”

Huang Tu said with a serious expression.

As stable as a rock.

Since its inception, Iwagakure has always prioritized prudence in its actions. Any military operation is only undertaken when there is at least a 70-80% chance of success. While military adventures are not entirely nonexistent, they have indeed been rare in Iwagakure's more than 60-year history.

The most recent adventurous operation was during the Third Shinobi World War, when Higashi Shijin led a small group of elite Iwa ninja to invade the border of the Land of Fire. However, it was only a small-scale operation, so even if it failed, the consequences were not significant and the cost was not high.

Besides.

Any large-scale military operation involving the entire ninja village.

Extreme caution is required.

This is the consistent code of conduct of Iwagakure.

This deployment of troops was also based on the fact that significant problems had clearly arisen on the southern battlefield of Hidden Light Village.

otherwise.

The Iwa ninja are still at the border between the two countries.

Huang Tu now sees his father's judgment as a bit too extreme and risky.

It's not like Iwagakure is fighting Hidden Light Village one-on-one right now.

There is also the Hidden Mist Village in the south.

In the east are also Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) and Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village).

Who knows what problems will arise if they fight this to the bitter end!

These are all issues that must be taken into account.

“I understand what you mean, Huangtu, but we absolutely cannot miss this opportunity. Moreover, the risks are far less than you are worried about, and everything is still under our control.”

Onoki shook his head and said.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 457 Two Shadows Standing Face to Face

Onoki did have some basis for his confidence when he said that.

The opposing Light Ninja numbered at most around two thousand. Onoki didn't take their combat strength too seriously. A year ago, these ninjas were just Grass Ninja and Waterfall Ninja. How strong could they be?

In fact, the reason why the Hidden Light Village, a large village, has always been feared by ninja villages from various countries is because it has too many high-end combat personnel.

Menma, Fu, Yugao, and others.

Even the worst-case scenario is that one can fight against a thousand, or even more.

Onoki hesitated to launch an attack because he considered that Menma and the others were capable of sacrificing themselves along with Iwagakure. (From Onoki's perspective, Menma was at most slightly stronger than the Third Raikage, and could be overwhelmed by sheer numbers. He didn't think Menma was as strong as Madara Uchiha or Hashirama Senju, or even stronger than them. After all, Onoki was the most qualified to comment on how terrifying the Uchiha Shura was.)

In other words, Kirigakure launched a large-scale invasion and even defeated Hikari-gakure's forces on the southern battlefield. It was also rumored that they severely injured two Tailed Beast Jinchuriki sent out by Menma, and later forced Menma to personally go to provide support.

Only then did Ohnoki make up his mind completely.

With most of the high-level and lower-level forces of Hidden Light Village tied down on the southern front, how could the remaining people possibly withstand the invasion of Hidden Stone Village?

In fact, so far, only Wu's strength has somewhat exceeded initial expectations; the rest are still within expectations!

Can't the Four-Tails and Five-Tails defeat Satoru?

no problem!

Then add yourself, or yellow earth.

Onoki refused to believe it. Could a mere beast possibly turn the world upside down?! (In fact, it really could. Even if Muku could perfectly control Satoru's power, and Onoki joined forces, they might not be able to suppress him. But as things stand, it seems they are indeed capable.)

"But the same problems still exist in Konoha and Kumogakure."

Huang Tu said with a furrowed brow.

"What do you think I sent Akatsuchi and Iwazawa with reinforcements here so urgently? It's to prevent the two ninja villages from reacting. Otherwise, with the strength on the front lines, surely they could break through a mere fortress!? In the battles of the past two days, the Kounin didn't suffer any losses at all!? Rōshi and Han were injured, but the monster in the Paradise Box was completely unharmed!? This is a war where every second counts, we can't delay any longer, Akatsuchi."

Onoki looked at his son with a slightly deep gaze and said.

Previous battle reports.

After arriving at the front lines.

Ohnoki has already received a relatively complete copy.

It's clear that the Light Ninja suffered just as many losses in that battle, while their own Iwa Ninja had stormed into the fortress. The Light Ninja's casualties were only slightly better than their own. As for the monster spawned from the Box of Bliss, it was definitely seriously injured. How could it possibly have fully recovered in just two days?!

This is a golden opportunity.