Naruto: My setting is above yours.

"Yu Feng Xuan Ma, that disciple of Shuo Mao. In that case, Shuo Mao must be here too, right?"

Koharu, turning to ask for details, inquired, "How many people from Kumogakure came this time?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "There are less than two hundred men. A small number escaped. Besides those who were killed, there are more than twenty prisoners. I have already sent the Anbu to provide support overnight."

"However, the number of reinforcements must be determined as soon as possible, overnight."

Danzo was quite shocked at this moment.

I had already learned some things about the strength of the Wind-Riding Mystic Horse.

For example, when fighting Hanzo, he not only didn't lose, but also made Hanzo suffer a loss.

There are no details about the battle that infiltrated the Land of Earth, but from Iwagakure's furious attempt to offer a bounty on Genma Mikado and their selling of information to Kumogakure, it can be inferred that Iwagakure suffered a great loss at Genma Mikado's hands.

But I never expected it to come to this.

Wood Release!

Moreover, it suppressed the Eight-Tails!

In an instant, Danzo felt that his Wood Release Master Armor was no longer appealing.

Even though he had never actually fought the Eight-Tails, he knew that, based on his current performance, Kagami was definitely not as good as the Wind-Riding Xuanma.

"There is still a lot of room for growth for Jia Ri..."

Danzo silently comforted himself, and after handing the information to Koharu Utatane and the others, he said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hiruzen, Kumogakure has even mobilized the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, and they suffered a great loss this time. They also have prisoners in our hands. A large-scale war is bound to follow."

"We must be prepared for the Third Raikage to personally lead the battle."

At this moment, Koharu Utatane exclaimed, "The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki!"

"That kid, Yu Feng Xuan Ma, mastered Wood Release? When did that happen?"

"Wasn't that experiment already stopped?"

Mitokado Homura was also shocked, and his gaze instinctively turned to Danzo.

Danzo scoffed, "I know nothing about this."

Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly explained, "It was Genma who cultivated it on his own, taking the Wood Release scroll from Tsunade."

Then he changed the subject: "I plan to personally lead reinforcements to the northern border!"

These words startled Danzo and his two companions.

Koharu Utatane said, "Hiruzen, it hasn't come to that yet, has it?"

"Sakumo and the others did a great job, and there are also outstanding talents like Yufeng Genma. Even if the Third Raikage himself appears on the battlefield, as long as we have enough reinforcements, with Sakumo and Yufeng Genma there, Kumogakure will not be able to break through."

"As the Hokage, your most important task is to stay in the village and oversee things."

"After all, if Kumogakure launches a war, the entire ninja world situation will change drastically, and Iwagakure may also directly attack us."

Mitokado Homura nodded in agreement and advised, "Yes, Hiruzen, you still need to stay in the village to stabilize morale and deploy troops."

"The situation is not yet ripe for you, the Hokage, to make your move."

"Wait until the situation becomes critical after we're all gone, then you can talk about going to the battlefield!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and nodded.

Danzo's heart stirred, and he said, "I'll go deal with the Cloud Ninja!"

"If the Third Raikage were to make his move, my Wind Release technique would be perfect to counter him."

He eventually fell for the Wind-Riding Black Horse.

Even knowing that Hiruzen Sarutobi, as the Hokage, would not allow Genma to enter the Root.

However, he can secretly undermine others.

Moreover, judging from Genma's behavior, Danzo felt that he was completely incompatible with Hiruzen Sarutobi, but was extremely suitable for himself.

If we could persuade Yu Feng Xuanma to become one of his undercover agents, that would be a good option!

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Danzo and then said, "We still need you in Amegakure. Iwagakure and Kusagakure have been interacting too frequently lately. Danzo, you need to keep an eye on that side."

Koharu and Mitokado nodded in unison.

Danzo was displeased, but after a slight twitch of his lips, he nodded: "Then let Orochimaru go!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi considered for a moment, nodded, and then said to Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, "Logistics and medical resources must keep up. We all know the style of Kumogakure, and this battle will probably not end so easily."

"Also, Yan, you should personally go and discuss the matter of sending troops with the Uchiha and Hyuga clans."

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu nodded in unison: "Understood!"

……

While the villagers of Konoha were still fast asleep, Konoha's war machine was already rapidly in operation.

Not long after Tsunade got up in the morning, Fennel, who had gone out to buy groceries, hurriedly returned from outside.

"Lady Tsunade, war has broken out!"

Tsunade, who had been feeling lazy, suddenly perked up and asked, "Where? Has Iwagakure launched an attack on us?"

Fennel took a couple of breaths and quickly said, "No, it's Yunyin. It's already spread outside."

"It was yesterday's surprise attack on the border of the Land of Fire. I remember Shizune and the others went there on a mission!"

Tsunade's gaze sharpened, her hand unconsciously clenched into a fist, and after taking a deep breath, she stood up and said, "Don't worry, with that bastard Genma here, nothing will happen."

"You make breakfast first, I'll go to the Hokage Building to ask about the situation."

After saying that, the person disappeared.

Hokage Building.

The door to the Hokage's office was suddenly pushed open violently.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked helplessly at Tsunade rushing in; he hadn't rested all night and his temples were throbbing.

Ultimately, it's just that I'm getting older.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly.

Tsunade immediately launched into a tirade: "I heard that Kumogakure has started a war. What's the situation now?"

"Has the border defense been breached? What are the casualties?"

Have reinforcements set off yet?

Suppressing the urge to wipe the spittle off his face, Hiruzen Sarutobi explained helplessly, "Don't worry, the situation at the front is good. Sakumo and Genma repelled the Cloud Ninja's attack without any casualties."

"Reinforcements have been dispatched. The first batch of ANBU left last night, and Orochimaru just led the team away."

Tsunade finally breathed a sigh of relief and immediately shouted, "I want to go too!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples: "Orochimaru is already enough."

"And since you are a medical ninja, the most crucial thing now is to do a good job in setting up the medical team."

"Next, we will not only face the Cloud Ninja, but also the Iwa Ninja, who may take the opportunity to launch a war."

Tsunade pursed her lips and remained silent.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at his disciple and said, "Don't worry, Shizune and the others are safe. You should know very well Genma's strength; he has surpassed you and even his teacher, Sakumo."

“He almost subdued the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki of Kumogakure yesterday using Wood Release.”

Tsunade was startled: "The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki has appeared on the battlefield?"

"What is Kumogakure trying to do? Aren't they afraid their Jinchuriki will go berserk on the battlefield?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned grave: "It seems that Kumogakure has already mastered the method of controlling the Tailed Beasts."

"According to intelligence from the front lines, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki has fully unleashed the Eight-Tails, but the tailed beast has not gone berserk. In fact, it actively avoids its own people during the battle."

Tsunade gritted her teeth upon hearing this: "These bastards!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Tsunade, go and take over the medical team's duties with Koharu!"

“We are all getting old, and we will need you to protect the village from now on.”

Tsunade paused for a moment, then nodded: "I know, I'll go right away."

After saying that, Tsunade turned and left.

After seeing Tsunade off, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a long sigh of relief.

We've dealt with the most difficult one.

Next, we had to call that bastard Jiraiya back!

at the same time.

Land of Lightning, Hidden Cloud Village, Raikage's office.

The Third Raikage, who had just received the news, was furious: "What?!"

"Attack failed?"

"Is Ai seriously injured?"

The Third Raikage is unbelievable.

He knew his son's strength very well. Although he was not as good as him at the moment and lacked combat experience, there were not many people in Konoha who could hurt him.

According to intelligence, it would be impossible for someone to be on the battlefield at this time.

"Is that Konoha's White Fang? Has his strength reached this level?"

The Third Raikage demanded an explanation.

Tsuchikage said solemnly, "No, Lord Raikage."

"It's Konoha's Ranga, Konoha's White Fang's disciple, the boy who is said to have mastered the same Lightning Release as you."

"Those who escaped witnessed it firsthand; he did indeed possess the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, and was in no way inferior to A. A was severely injured by his Lightning Release while trying to save the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki."

boom!

The desk was smashed to pieces by the Third Raikage's punch: "Konoha's Storm Fang?"

Tsuchida was unsurprised by this and continued, "Yes, the key is that he also mastered the Wood Release secret technique, the Wood Release secret technique of the First Hokage."