Naruto: The spiritual leader of the Uchiha clan

In any case, frontal combat does not exist. This sixteen-word mantra was proposed by a great man. It goes without saying how powerful its effect is, right?

Hanzo of the Salamander looked at the Rain Ninjas who kept dying and became a little crazy at this moment. He began to use all his chakra and added it to his speed. He wanted to cut Tsunade into pieces!

And the next moment, Jiraiya and Orochimaru at the South Gate and North Gate began to order an attack on the city. Bursts of shouts and screams rang out, and a flare arrow was quickly shot in the direction of Yu Ji.

Whoosh! The arrow flew through the air, making a sharp sound.

It was this voice that made the blood-thirsty Hanzo stop. He looked at Yu Jicheng behind him and couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart.

This was bad. They were just trying to lure the tiger away from the mountain. Their real target was Yu Ji, his base! If he continued to pursue Tsunade, even if he could kill her, his base would be captured. Then, he wouldn't have to fight anymore and would be defeated immediately!

Hanzo gritted his teeth and shouted, "Guys, we'll settle the score with them next time! Let's go back to the city!"

"Yes!" Yu Ren was filled with rage. Being cut off from food was one of the problems, but the enemy neither fought nor retreated, and even designed traps and set ambushes. Is this the demeanor of a great country?

If Uchiha Xiao knew what they were thinking, he would probably laugh out loud, "A bunch of brave but foolish people, let me teach you a lesson about the Chinese Art of War!"

Seeing that Hanzo of the Salamander was withdrawing, Tsunade's troops sent out another red flare. When Orochimaru and Jiraiya saw it, they immediately led their troops away from their previous garrison.

When Hanzo returned to the city, all he saw was a mess, traces of the city being bombed by explosive talismans, and the city gates being almost broken.

Looking up, he saw corpses all over the city wall. They were the Rain Ninja's city defense troops. Faced with this scene, even Hanzo, the Salamander who was known as a demigod, had no way to deal with it.

Uchiha Owl sat in the command center. In front of him appeared a sand table with three flags on it, representing Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya.

According to intelligence, he was responsible for moving the flags and observing the situation. In a word, he was planning and strategizing from thousands of miles away.

Outside the command center were Uchiha Kiyoshi himself and some Uchiha clansmen. They insisted on protecting Uchiha Owl. Seeing their determination, Tsunade had no choice but to agree.

Currently, apart from Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru, no one can enter the command center even if the Hokage comes.

The scout report came back again, and Uchiha Qing brought the report into the headquarters. Uchiha Xiao sat on the chair, closed his eyes and said, "Is it possible that Hanzo of the Salamander retreated and returned to the city? There is no sound anymore."

The scout knelt on the ground and said, "Your Excellency is wise! According to the strategy you proposed, our casualties will not exceed 200, while the enemy's casualties will be at least 800!"

The scout's eyes lit up when he looked at Uchiha Xiao. A one-to-four casualty ratio—what a brilliant strategy and layout! He had never expected to witness it firsthand, and to be able to be a scout and pass on the news. It was truly an honor for him!

Uchiha Qing opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but looking at Uchiha Xiao's figure at this moment, his throat seemed to be choked and no sound came out.

It's no wonder that he was so excited that he lost his voice. After all, throughout the entire Warring States period, the highest casualties of the armies of various ethnic groups were only one to two, and now it has doubled!

Uchiha Qing, who watched Uchiha Xiao's operation throughout, felt complicated at the moment. He looked at Uchiha Xiao with admiration in his eyes.

At the same time, he was filled with anger. He wanted to ask the clansmen who had bullied Uchiha Xiao, "How dare you bully such a talent? Are you worthy?"

Putting aside Uchiha Owl's terrifying fighting talent, his strategy alone is not something that those simple-minded clansmen can bully.

This is simply, this is simply...

"Qing, Qing, Uchiha Qing, are you listening to me?" Uchiha Xiao waved his hands and frowned. How come this guy looked so reliable, so why was he distracted?

Uchiha Qing quickly came back to his senses, knelt on one knee, and said naturally, "I'm sorry, Commander, I was distracted for a moment. Please forgive me, Commander!"

Uchiha Xiao waved his hand and said, "It's okay, Qing, you don't have to be so nervous, it's nothing serious..." Uchiha Xiao leaned over and whispered in Uchiha Qing's ear...

"This, this is not good." Uchiha Qing twitched the corner of his mouth. Oh my god, he wanted to take back his previous praise for Uchiha Xiao. Uchiha Xiao was just a ruffian with no bottom line.

Uchiha Xiao rolled his eyes at him. "What do you know? When two countries go to war, the best way is to destroy their plans, the next best is to destroy their alliances, and the worst is to attack their cities! Wouldn't it be better to resolve this battle here without sacrificing a single soldier?"

"Go quickly, don't delay the military intelligence!" Uchiha Xiao glared at Uchiha Qing, then crossed his legs and hummed a song lazily.

Uchiha Qing took a deep breath, then bowed and accepted the order, heading to Tsunade's front line.

Tsunade was still observing Yuji City in the distance when one of her subordinates suddenly came to report, "Master Tsunade, Uchiha Qing wants to see you!"

Tsunade raised her eyebrows, Uchiha Qing, and then relaxed her brows. It should be Owl who sent him. Could it be something urgent? So she said, "Bring the person in!"

Chapter 20 Rain and Songs from All Around

Uchiha Qing ran all the way, his feet flying as if there was an evil ghost chasing him from behind, and he didn't dare to stop or delay for even a moment.

At this moment, he was panting and sweating profusely, his clothes were torn by branches, his hair was messy, and he looked extremely embarrassed, even more embarrassed than those soldiers who were fighting bloody battles on the front line.

Seeing this, Tsunade frowned slightly, wondering in her heart what had happened.

She waved her hand gently, signaling the subordinate beside her to hand over a pot of water, and said in a gentle voice: "Drink slowly, don't choke." Seeing Uchiha Qing so anxious and flustered, Tsunade became more and more confused.

Could it be some urgent order? But why was it Uchiha Kiyoshi himself who delivered the message, rather than a regular scout? And judging by his disheveled appearance, the news he brought must be of great importance.

But seeing Uchiha Qing so anxious and busy, Tsunade didn't know how to ask directly about the details.

After Uchiha Qing took the kettle, he began to swallow it hungrily. All he could hear was the sound of "gulp gulp" as he drank several mouthfuls of cool water in succession.

After slightly relieving his thirst, he finally raised his head and looked at Tsunade, panting and saying intermittently: "Uchiha... Owl, Lord Owl, say, say..." However, the words seemed to be stuck when they came to his lips, and he was unable to finish the rest of the words.

"What did you say? Hurry up and tell me!" Tsunade urged anxiously, beads of sweat even appearing on her forehead. Not only Tsunade, but also the ninjas Ryuichi and Ryuji, as well as the other Uchiha clan members present, were also extremely anxious. However, seeing Uchiha Kiyoshi's solemn expression and his hesitation, they didn't want to force him too much.

Finally, Uchiha Qing took a deep breath and slowly said, "Attacking the city is inferior, attacking the enemy's heart is superior. Now that the enemy's food and grass have been cut off, their morale will inevitably be weakened.

At this time, we only need to send ninjas to learn local special songs from the people in the surrounding towns, and then let these ninjas sing loudly in front of the enemy.

This will surely disrupt the minds of Hanzo and his men, breaking their psychological defenses in one fell swoop and ultimately winning the battle without a single drop of blood!"

It turned out that on the way here, Uchiha Qing had repeatedly considered and sorted out these words in his mind.

After hearing this, Tsunade's face was filled with a hint of doubt. After all, could a foe as powerful as Hanzo be made to surrender with just a few songs?

She couldn't help but fall into deep thought, muttering to herself, "If Salamander Hanzo doesn't choose to surrender, then how should we deal with it?"

Then she raised her head and looked straight at Uchiha Qing, waiting for him to give a convincing answer.

At this moment, a low and majestic voice suddenly sounded: "Since the other party refuses to surrender, then continue the siege. When the food reserves in the city are exhausted and cannot be supplied, they will naturally fall into chaos." As the words fell, Uchiha Xiao's tall and straight figure slowly emerged.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Uchiha Xiao, clad in a black battle robe, standing against the wind like an unshakable mountain. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk, revealing a terrifying aura.

Seeing Uchiha Owl appear, the slightly tired Senju ninjas suddenly became energetic, and their faces showed joy. This was because in the past period of time, Uchiha Owl's wisdom and military skills were amazing, which impressed everyone.

His appearance was like a shot in the arm, instantly causing a stir in the crowd. However, after her initial joy, Tsunade's expression quickly turned serious. She quickly walked up to Uchiha Owl, her eyebrows raised, and said coquettishly, "Owl Lord, how can you be on the front lines? As the commander of our army, don't you even know the simple truth that 'a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall'?"

Facing Tsunade's question, Uchiha Xiao's smile faded slightly. He scratched his head a little embarrassedly and explained, "Hehe, Lady Tsunade, please don't be angry. I'm really bored staying in the command center in the rear. Seeing you all fighting bloody battles, how can I just sit back in the tent? That's why I couldn't help but come here to join in the fun."

Uchiha Xiao's eyes wandered, as if he didn't dare to look at others.

The reason why he came here secretly was entirely out of concern for Tsunade's safety.

Not long ago, he had just carried out his carefully planned psychological warfare strategy, but after that, an indescribable feeling of unease lingered in his heart, making him feel as if something bad was about to happen.

Under the influence of this strong premonition, after some inner struggle, Uchiha Xiao finally made up his mind to rush to the front line.

After all, if an unexpected situation really occurs, he can take appropriate countermeasures as quickly as possible at the scene to avoid more serious consequences.

Tsunade kept staring at the slightly panicked Uchiha Owl in front of her. After a long while, she sighed helplessly: "Forget it, I won't think about these annoying things. I can't figure it out anyway." Tsunade has never been keen on thinking about complex problems because it is too energy-consuming.

Then, Tsunade looked at Uchiha Owl with a serious expression and said solemnly: "However, Owl-sama, I have to be frank with you.

Since you have come to the front line and joined my troops, you must obey my command and arrangements, and you are absolutely not allowed to act on your own!"

Although these words sounded like a stern warning, in fact, Tsunade did this out of consideration for protecting Uchiha Owl's personal safety.

Uchiha Owl is such an intelligent person, how could he not understand the deeper meaning in Tsunade's words?

He nodded slightly, indicating his understanding, and said firmly, "I will obey Tsunade-sama's orders. Even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, I will charge forward without hesitation and will never retreat!"

After he finished speaking, he suddenly raised his head, a confident and calm smile on his face.

Tsunade raised an eyebrow at this and nodded mentally.

Then, she began to deploy the next action in an orderly manner.

He first ordered his subordinates to learn the local special songs carefully, and then sent his scouts to quickly inform Jiraiya and Orochimaru of the relevant matters.

Chapter 21 Worthy of being the shadow of a village

After the rain

"Lord Hanzo, the food in the city is no longer enough to supply the people and the army. We will run out of food by tomorrow at the latest!" A Rain Ninja reported to Hanzo the Salamander.

Hanzo of the Salamander sat in the leader's position without saying a word. He was a little silent now. It had been four months since he declared war on the three major countries, Fire, Wind, and Earth.

In the first two months, he caught the three parties off guard and entered their territory, but the three major countries did not care at all. He organized his own ninjas and killed their armies in just one day. They then turned and rushed towards his Yu Ji.

Only then did he realize that it was not that the three major countries were weak, but that they were waiting for an opportunity to counterattack or even gain greater benefits.

Although Hanzo of the Salamander has the strength of a Kage, his strength is far inferior to that of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Ōnoki, and the Third Kazekage.

He knew exactly how many weak ninjas there were in the Rain Country. He just wanted to prove to other countries that his Rain Country was not a soft persimmon that could be bullied.

As a result, it was only now that he realized how huge the gap was between small countries and big countries, and how humiliating it was to be a citizen of a weak country.

He should have been full of high spirits, but now there were visible white hairs on his hair. Hanzo sighed and waved his hand, signaling his men to retreat.

He slowly walked out of the territory and looked at the sky. The rain has stopped, the rain has stopped. The original meaning is that the sky is clear after the rain. He established the capital here so that the Rain Kingdom can bid farewell to the days of being bullied and usher in its own sunny days.

But the drizzle continued to fall, and his heart was heavy.

At this moment, the troops surrounding the three city gates began to sing the ballad of the Rain Kingdom.

At this moment, Hanzo of the Salamander's face changed, and then he became furious. What does Konoha mean by this?

He then climbed up the east gate and looked at Tsunade's troops, and found that they were still out of their reach. He used chakra to infuse his mouth to make the sound travel further until it reached their city.

However, just two or three minutes later, Hanzo of the Salamander understood what Konoha meant. He saw the Rain Ninja Army put down their swords, their eyes turned red, they lost their fighting spirit, and even began to cry!

Hanzo gasped. "Great, very good! Konoha's commander is formidable!" Just hearing the folk songs of his hometown had already made his troops homesick, causing them to lose most of their combat effectiveness. Furthermore, they were now out of food, and morale had already reached its lowest point.

At this moment, he saw two scouts walking towards Tsunade. Looking at the situation of his own army, he wanted to surrender, but he always felt that there would be a turning point.

Tsunade camp

"Report! Report to Lady Tsunade, Commander!" The one who came was an Uchiha scout, Jiraiya's man. He was covered in wounds and had a heavy face.

Uchiha Xiao didn't say anything, his face turned pale, as if he thought of something.

"We were originally besieging the city gates and everything was going smoothly. Who knew that Chiyo, a Kage-level expert from the Sand Village, would lead 500 Sand Ninjas to launch a surprise attack on our army. Our army has suffered heavy losses and is now closing in on Lady Tsunade!"

After finishing the report, the scout fainted. Uchiha Xiao's face turned pale. He gritted his teeth and his eyes were filled with anger. Damn Sand Village!

Tsunade sighed. This matter could not be blamed on Uchiha Owl. There was nothing wrong with Uchiha Owl's tactics against the Rain Country. The sneak attack by other countries was an accident.

She was just about to comfort Uchiha Xiao when another scout came with information. This was a member of the Yamanaka clan. He was dressed decently and seemed to be fine.

"Reporting to Lady Tsunade, Lord Uchiha Oshige, Ohnoki personally led an army of one thousand ninjas to attack our rear. Lord Orochimaru made arrangements. There were two hundred casualties in this battle. Lord Orochimaru is currently leading six hundred soldiers to converge on Lady Tsunade." There was anger in his eyes and his voice trembled.

He was not targeting Uchiha Owl, but Ohnoki and the Iwagakure. He hadn't seen these guys before, and they were about to capture Yu Ji, but now they came out to stab him in the back one by one!