Naruto: Yes, Uchiha-sama!

A Cloud Ninja who survived the explosion had a look of horror on his face. Under their level of attack, this group of Akatsuki Ninjas were actually able to launch a counterattack and temporarily repel their attack. This was really too exaggerated!

Akatsuki has so many detonating talismans!

Are Akatsuki ninjas really not afraid of death?

The fighting spirit is so strong that it's scary!

After a tug of war.

The damage suffered by the First Raikage was not great, but the Kumogakure ninjas following him suffered injuries of varying degrees, and their wounds began to bleed uncontrollably.

Their speed has begun to slow down, and the frequency of releasing ninjutsu in their hands has weakened. Human physical strength has its limits, and chakra is also limited. Even a pervert like Hashirama Senju will eventually have to fight with Uchiha Madara in physical skills because of the depletion of chakra!

"How to do?"

"We're entangled with them!"

A seriously injured Cloud Ninja retreated to the side of the First Raikage. If they continued to be besieged, even Lord Raikage would be in danger of falling.

He wants to retreat!

And at this time.

Xiao Ren, however, retreated contrary to his usual behavior!

"Lord Raikage, they're retreating!"

"We defeated them!"

The Cloud Ninja, who was gradually finding it difficult to move, showed a look of joy on his face, because he saw the Akatsuki Ninja around him began to retreat quickly. Just now they really thought that the Akatsuki Ninja were not afraid of death!

"Is it so easy to retreat?"

The First Raikage's face did not show any joy at the retreat of the main force of the Akatsuki Ninja.

The main force of the Cloud Ninja was ambushed in an area not far behind him.

He was willing to take risks, risking being entangled by the main force of Akatsuki Ninja on the flank, or even surrounded by the main force of Akatsuki Ninja, just to attract Uchiha Makoto's attention. The best case scenario was that he could successfully attract Uchiha Makoto and lead him into his carefully prepared encirclement, and then kill him in one fell swoop. Then, with the momentum of killing a Kage, he could attack the main force of Akatsuki Ninja and completely defeat Akatsuki Ninja!

of course

Even if they fail to trick Uchiha Makoto, the main force of the Cloud Ninja is in the rear, and they can still find a way to have a strategic decisive battle with the Akatsuki Ninja here!

Now Yunyin can't fight a war of attrition.

I can’t wait any longer!

As long as Kumogakure can defeat Akatsuki, everything can be discussed in the face of the powerful Konoha!

The First Raikage now knows very well the ending of Kumogakure - the defeat CG will be played.

But there is a difference between a small loss, a medium loss, and a big loss. As long as Kumogakure defeats Akatsuki, he will have an explanation to his superiors and subordinates.

As for Konoha who sent troops, let's talk. After all, there is no shame in losing to Konoha.

And most importantly

The First Raikage had actually already smelled something.

The relationship between Akatsuki and Konoha is not as good as they think.

Otherwise, Konoha wouldn't have waited so long before sending out troops. For a ninja village, such reaction speed can be described as slow as a thread!

Konoha probably doesn't like Akatsuki as an ally. According to secret intelligence, Konoha has encountered a public opinion crisis in the village because of the issue of sending troops. It is even possible that this time the troops were sent out because of the public pressure within the village.

After all, which crazy ninja village would fight such a large-scale ninja war for a Chunin except the Akatsuki ninja!

You have to know that Ninja Wars are not something that can be started just like that!

The Ninja War consumes a lot of energy for the Ninja Village. The money and food expenses consumed by the war, the Ninjas who died in the war, and the subsequent pensions after the war. These all consume the vitality and foundation of a Ninja Village.

The Han Dynasty could afford to support a "prodigal son" like Emperor Wu of Han because of the wealth accumulated by two generations of hard work during the reign of Yuan Jing. After defeating the Huns, the Han Dynasty almost broke down. The treasury was so empty that even a political strongman like Emperor Wu of Han had to issue a self-criticism edict. There was absolutely no reason for Konoha to go to war with the defeated Akatsuki and Kumogakure!

The defeated Akatsuki Ren had no say.

Let's just sign a ceasefire agreement and this matter will end here.

The First Raikage had a very good plan in mind. He believed that the Hokage of Konoha should be rational and not as crazy as Uchiha Makoto.

Even if we have to fight Konoha in the end.

Defeating Akatsuki first can also reduce the pressure of subsequent battles!

But the direction of the war at this moment.

The First Raikage suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart.

"With such a big commotion here, it's impossible for Uchiha Makoto not to have noticed what's going on here."

"This is very abnormal. Xiao Ren shouldn't retreat so easily unless..."

"The third line of defense!!"

The First Raikage suddenly looked back, and a terrible guess came to his mind.

Having caused such a big commotion, it was impossible for Uchiha Makoto not to notice the situation here. But if the main force of the Akatsuki flank just now was only to temporarily delay them and confuse their sight, more Akatsuki troops have been concentrated on the third line of defense which is currently empty!

If that's really the case.

That’s it!

Almost all the main forces of the Cloud Ninja are here!

The third line of defense is empty!

Before, the logistics of the Hidden Cloud Village were in crisis, but the Hidden Cloud Ninja could still eat ration pills and water every day, and continued to fight relying on the will of thunder and hatred towards the Hidden Cloud Ninja. However, the third line of defense was empty. Once it was captured by the Hidden Cloud Ninja, the consequences were self-evident. The logistics of the Hidden Cloud Village would be completely cut off by the Hidden Cloud Ninja.

By that time, they, the Cloud Ninjas, might not even be able to eat the military ration pills with water.

The logistics line is the lifeline of war!

Even if he forced the First Raikage to death, he couldn't create food out of thin air!

Although ninjas have always been emphasized to obey.

Emphasize patience!

But no matter what, ninjas are also human beings and they need to eat!

Wanting the Cloud Ninjas to starve while continuing to fight the Akatsuki Ninjas at a high intensity? What's the difference between that and asking them to commit suicide directly?

They might as well just surrender.

Think of this.

The First Raikage's head suddenly felt numb.

He was already sweating profusely.

This really concerns the future of the village.

"Hurry! Go back and notify the main force to urgently reinforce the third line of defense!"

The First Raikage shouted to the surrounding Cloud Ninjas.

"I want to leave. Where do you want to go?"

"Your third line of defense won't hold this time!"

"Shodaime Raikage, you wanted to catch my fish, but you didn't even wear a helmet. Aren't you dead this time? The local ninjas in the ninja world are really too unruly. They have no manners at all and don't take me seriously at all!"

"I heard that you Cloud Ninjas drink muscle supplements to train your muscles. Have you ever given yourself acupuncture? Do you know the power of the Nine Dragons?"

"Follow the Nine Dragons training method to gain the power of Nine Dragons. You'll need: a warm-up with Mibolon, 2 pills per set; a Anadrol group, 4 pills per set; a Trenbolone group, 1 injection per set; an Oxandrol group, 4 pills per set; a Stanozolol group, 1 pill per set; a Tritolon group, 1 injection per set; a Cistron group, 2 injections per set. For the strengthening phase, a Primobolan group, 2 pills per set; a Nandrolone Decanoate group, 2 injections per set; a Nandrolone Phenylpropionate superset, 2 injections per set. Pay attention to the peak contraction, rest for 30 seconds between sets, and finish with a Sunflower Liver Protection Tablet!"

"I have a feeling your head will become pointy sooner or later!"

Uchiha Makoto's figure appeared along with his voice, and he spoke dirty words that only he could understand, which completely confirmed the guess in the heart of the First Raikage.

Ever since Uchiha Makoto received the news that the First Raikage was leading an elite team to raid the main force of the Akatsuki Shinobi flank, he had almost guessed the First Raikage's strategic intention. He wanted to kill him and find an opportunity to fight a strategic decisive battle on his own.

But

Now the advantage is mine!

How could you possibly be asked to write the script for the war?

Indeed

Uchiha Makoto now has all his main forces out.

There is a high chance that the First Raikage will be left alive, and his death will cause great loss of morale in the Cloud Ninja Army.

But this is the first generation period!

There are endless Kage-level fighters in each ninja village, and ordinary Kage-level fighters can't even rank. It is a state of vigor and vitality, and all things are moving forward. Konoha is the most powerful at this time. There are as many Hokage in reserve, and each one of them can support Konoha!

And there must be a backup Raikage within Kumogakure!

For example, the Second Raikage who appeared at the first Five Kage Summit in the future was probably at his peak combat power during this period.

Therefore, even if they succeed in killing the First Raikage, once their main force has an emergency retreat, as long as the Raikage dies in the third line of defense of the Cloud Ninja, the Hidden Cloud Village can still continue to fight!

Uchiha Makoto still needs to spend a lot of money to fight a decisive battle, which is not what he wants, so Uchiha Makoto plans to attack the first generation Raikage and take advantage of the gap in the third line of defense to take it down directly!

As long as the third line of defense of the Hidden Cloud Village is captured in one fell swoop, the Akatsuki Village will be able to completely establish victory in one fell swoop. The main force of the Hidden Cloud Village will become an isolated force, and its logistical supplies will be temporarily completely cut off.

Fighting on an empty stomach, even for just one day, the Cloud Ninjas couldn't stand it. People are made of iron and food is made of steel. They will be hungry if they don't eat a meal!

Surrender is their only option!

"Is your main force heading to attack the third line of defense of our Hidden Cloud Village?"

The voice of the First Raikage was trembling. Although he could not understand Uchiha Cheng's nonsense, he immediately caught the key sentence in the nonsense. The Akatsuki Shinobi really planned to attack the third line of defense of the Cloud Shinobi at this time!

He was too anxious before and wanted to end the war as soon as possible. When people are anxious, their minds will become stupid and when they are stupid, they will make mistakes. He missed this crucial step.

"of course?"

Uchiha Makoto deliberately spoke loudly, continuing to disturb the mind of the First Raikage. Today was destined to be the day that would determine the direction of this war. Not only did he have to take down the third line of defense of Kumogakure, he also had to kill the First Raikage here!

Let’s take a two-pronged approach!

The Kage of the village was dead, the third line of defense they relied on was breached, and the logistics were completely cut off, which was enough to break the psychological defenses of the remaining main forces of the Cloud Ninja.

End this war before that inherently evil Thousand-Handed Ghost arrives!