Konoha: This Uchiha is not right

According to the reports from those sent out by Jiraiya, Iwagakure did indeed carry out a large-scale troop assembly.

And based on the results of their detection at that time, the number was probably really over ten thousand!

This piece of news really made Jiraiya sweat profusely, but the following piece of news made him suddenly not know what to say.

'According to reliable intelligence, the Third Raikage personally went to the Land of Earth to conduct an intelligence investigation, but was unfortunately discovered by the people of the Hidden Rock Village.

He decided to cover the retreat of his companions and to cover their retreat. He fought hard for three days and finally died of exhaustion.

When Jiraiya saw the news, his first reaction was - could this thing be fake?

Isn't it a bit too impulsive for a shadow to go to other countries to conduct intelligence investigations?

But when he thought of the character of the Third Raikage and his trust in his intelligence personnel, he felt that all this seemed to be true.

Thinking of this, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh slightly.

Although he is an enemy of the Third Raikage, this does not affect his respect for the Raikage.

The determination and courage required to carry out such a difficult and dangerous task for one's subordinates is simply unimaginable!

Just like the Second Hokage of Konoha back then, these are people worthy of respect.

Moreover, the occurrence of this incident also made Jiraiya keenly aware that the situation on the battlefield might be about to undergo even greater changes.

The death of a Kage is an unimaginable blow to a village. Moreover, this time, Ōnoki assembled his troops not only to deal with Konoha, but also to prevent the invasion of Kumogakure.

Now, the Kumogakure might have to shrink the war with Konoha and turn its focus to dealing with the Iwagakure, right?

“This is a good thing for us.”

Uchiha Munetoshi naturally also read the report. He was called over by Jiraiya. After all, he had this information because he lived in Kakuzu, so he had the right to know it.

Of course, this also takes into account his horrific performance in the Whirlpool Country. If it were all about the Whirlpool Country, he probably wouldn't have received this level of treatment.

"It's a good thing indeed. After all, Iwagakure is now facing our offensive and has to deal with the threat from Kumogakure. It's really hard to take care of both ends."

Jiraiya nodded, he agreed with Uchiha Zong's idea.

"Now we just don't know how many people he will send to us, and how many people he will prepare to deal with Kumogakure."

There is still a long distance between the Kingdom of Thunder and the Kingdom of Earth. After all, there is the Kingdom of Iron blocking them across the sea.

But the Iron Country is a neutral country, and any troops can go there and directly use their ports for landing operations.

Even if they go by land, they can pass through the Moon Kingdom and the Water Trap Kingdom, and then directly threaten the border of the Earth Kingdom.

However, it is hard to say what kind of trouble one will encounter if one goes there by land. After all, the Land of Water Trap is adjacent to the Land of Earth, and the Iwagakure Ninja can just wait for the opportunity to attack.

"In fact, I think Ohnoki is probably regretting it now."

Uchiha Zong smiled, turned around and walked towards the map while speaking.

"He may not have thought of killing the Third Raikage. After all, his death is not in the interest of the Iwagakure.

What he wants to do is to imprison the Third Raikage so that he can gain more benefits, rather than having to guard against an explosion from Kumogakure when the fight between him and us is intense."

Facing an important figure of a ninja village, it is not like facing a group of ordinary ninjas. Ordinary ninjas would naturally be killed after their value was squeezed out to avoid wasting food.

As long as these important figures are alive, they can often gain more benefits. Anyone with a brain would not choose to kill them.

This was what Hanzo did back then. After knowing that Jiraiya, Orochimaru and Tsunade were disciples of the Third Hokage, he let them go even though he could have killed them directly.

What for?

He knew that his small country really couldn't bear it anymore. If he killed the Hokage's disciples again, he would have to face Konoha's devastation!

It would be better to just let him go generously, and then give him the title of "Three Ninjas" that is famous in the ninja world. This way, at least he can avoid being liquidated by Konoha.

Facts have proved that a man who knows the times is a hero, and Hanzo is a hero...

Even Hanzo knows about this kind of thing, how could the old fox Ohnoki not know?

He knew it, but the Third Raikage was such a stubborn person that he would rather die than stop, and he ended up working himself to death.

In this situation, Ōnoki could only stare in amazement and bear the thought of chopping up the Third Raikage's body and feeding it to the dogs, while thinking about how to deal with the current situation.

"Yeah, that old man Ohnoki is in trouble now."

Jiraiya was not polite either. He laughed when he thought of Oonoki's unlucky look, but he quickly stopped smiling.

After all, the war was not over yet and Konoha's casualties were still continuing. This did not change much for him except that his mood was slightly better.

"Yes, he is in trouble, and our chance to end the war has come."

However, what Jiraiya did not expect was that Uchiha Muneshi beside him suddenly laughed, and his words made Jiraiya's heart beat faster.

"End the war?" Jiraiya immediately stood up and ran to Uchiha Zong excitedly: "Mr. Zong, please make it clear!"

"It's actually very simple. Master Jiraiya, why don't you take a look at the map and think about it from Ōnoki's perspective? I'm afraid it will become clear at a glance."

Uchiha Zong pointed to a map of the current battle situation hanging on the wall, then he said with a smile.

The content marked on this map is very detailed. The red arrow representing the Iwagakure and the green arrow representing the Konoha Village intersect in the west of the map.

In several battlefields, there are obvious patterns of swords clashing, which obviously indicate that these were the locations where the fighting was most intense.

Jiraiya looked at it carefully for a long time. He could understand things like maps. After all, as a commander, his professional ability was still very good.

But he was just a normal commander, and he knew what to do when facing the enemy's attack and retreat.

He had no problem with logistics supply and personnel scheduling, but it was really difficult for him to control the overall situation and find a winning point.

"Mr. Zong, you should speak." Jiraiya rubbed his head and said helplessly: "I have heard about your affairs in the Land of Whirlpools, and I think you are more adept at this situation. Please, I'm counting on you."

"I understand, Master Jiraiya."

Uchiha Zong shrugged, then he pointed at the map and spoke quickly.

"Based on the current battle situation, we have taken the initiative in the overall situation.

Moreover, we cannot predict what the attitude of Kumogakure will be, and similarly, Ōnoki cannot predict this matter.

From our perspective, if we assume the worst-case scenario, that is, Kumogakure does not move, then with the main force of the Iwagakure still there, it is not impossible that the war will drag on for more than three years.

But three years is not enough for us because we can't afford to waste time. But from Ohnoki's perspective, he doesn't dare to take the gamble and is unwilling to waste time with us.

So, what he wants to do is actually very simple, that is..."

"End the war with us as soon as possible!"

Jiraiya's face changed. He also thought of this key point, which made him a little uneasy.

If Ohnoki really attacked them fiercely like crazy, then Konoha would be in real trouble without rotational reinforcements.

"That's right, it's to end the war with us as soon as possible."

Uchiha Zong nodded, looked at the map and then drew a circle somewhere on the map, then spoke slowly.

“We don’t have enough manpower, so it’s difficult to completely withstand their attack, but I think it should be no problem to stop them once or twice.

And while they're attacking like crazy, I think we can do something else.

If you want to end the war, relying solely on the power of the front battlefield is obviously not enough.

Just like our war with Kirigakure, we actually relied on the civilians in Whirlpool Country to frantically attack Kirigakure's stronghold.

At the same time, the frontal troops were also constantly exerting pressure, so that their people did not dare to send people to the rear for large-scale encirclement and suppression at will. This forced Kirigakure to quickly shrink and eventually collapse.

However, what happened in the Land of Whirlpools may be difficult to replicate in the Land of Grass, but we do have other ways to deal with it."

"Logistics supply, other methods?"

When Jiraiya heard what Uchiha Zong said, he was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly looked towards the place where Uchiha Zong drew a circle.

It only took him a moment to understand what Uchiha Zong meant.

"You mean, the Kannobi Bridge?"

"Yes."

Uchiha Zong nodded and tapped his hand lightly on the map.

"The Kanmubi Bridge is the largest supply line from the Iwagakure to the Land of Grass, and most of the troops in the front of the Iwagakure also rely on this bridge.

As long as this place can be defeated, Iwagakure will probably be in trouble, and facing such a situation, I think Ohnoki will make a decisive decision. "

Uchiha Mune paused here, and Jiraiya's eyes widened.

In fact, what Uchiha Mune said was the plan that Sarutobi Hiruzen and others thought of to end the war with Iwagakure in the original work!

But he didn't intend to give Sarutobi Hiruzen this opportunity. Why wouldn't he use such a useful thing himself?

As for the bridge that was blown up and collapsed, couldn't Iwagakure repair it quickly?

Uchiha Zong didn't know about this, as the original work didn't explain it, and he remembered that it seemed that it was impossible to create such a long floor in the earth-style ninjutsu.

It seems that the only person who can build a bridge with bare hands is Yamato, who is now only six or seven years old and staying in the roots.

As for changing the terrain?

It's not that it can't be done, for example, the Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall Technique can be used, but the chakra required is too huge.

Once the chakra supply disappears, the rising ground will fall back.

As for sealing the supplies inside the scroll and having the ninja jump in and tread water to get there, that's even more ridiculous.

Although the Sealing Scroll can hold a lot of things, the quantity is always limited, otherwise ox carts would not be used to transport supplies at one time.

If we really need to replace people, how much manpower will be needed to complete it, and how much combat effectiveness will be lost on the front line?

If we really do this, Jiraiya would probably laugh himself crazy, because this would relieve the pressure on the front lines.

"That's right...that's right..." When Jiraiya heard Uchiha Munetoshi's words, he was so excited that he began to lose his mind. He just kept repeating the same sentence.

Yes, as long as the supply lines of Iwagakure are cut off, Iwagakure will have a difficult time for a while.

And they also have to face the revenge of those crazy people in Kumogakure who may appear at any time. At this time, facing the attack from both sides, Ohnoki must make a choice no matter how unwilling he is.

On the one hand, it is possible to negotiate and take a decent position after paying some necessary price.

On one hand, he killed someone else's shadow, and it was a crazy revenge that almost reached the point of no return. It was obvious what choice he would make!

"But who should we send?" Jiraiya frowned, and his eyes involuntarily began to look up and down Uchiha Sorai.

"Lord Jiraiya, I advise you not to have any improper thoughts." Uchiha Zongtai was very familiar with such gazes, and he spoke immediately.

"I'm sorry, Zong-kun." Jiraiya immediately withdrew his gaze upon hearing this. He smiled and rubbed the back of his head: "It's just that I think you have experience behind enemy lines, and I'm afraid you are very suitable for this, so..."

"This is the Land of Grass." Uchiha Zong rolled his eyes: "The situation here is completely different from the Land of Whirlpools. I said that my methods in the Land of Whirlpools will not work here."

"Sorry..." Jiraiya could only smile helplessly. He really didn't have any airs at all.

"but……"

Looking at Jiraiya like this, Uchiha Zong couldn't help but smile slightly, and then he slowly spoke.

"I do have a good person to recommend to you, Master Jiraiya..."

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Chapter 98 Obito and Madara

"Jiraiya-sensei."

"You're here, Minato!"

Half a month later, in the Konoha camp in the Land of Grass, Minato Namikaze appeared in the command room.

Minato Namikaze has a bright smile, no different from the little sun in the original work, and his appearance also makes Jiraiya very happy.

It has to be said that Konoha's efficiency is still very fast, at least such efficiency is very guaranteed during the war.

Half a month ago, after hearing about Uchiha Clan's plan, Jiraiya began to think about who to send to carry out this mission.

His first thought, of course, was the Uchiha clan, who had accomplished something similar.

But after Uchiha Zong gave him a recommended candidate, he had to admit that he was hasty, because the person recommended by Uchiha Zong was his disciple Namikaze Minato!

Not to mention how his disciples performed when they were confronting the people from the Hidden Cloud Village in the Land of Hot Springs, just one sentence from Uchiha Mune was enough to make Jiraiya make a decision.

“Minato is a jonin who specializes in the Flying Thunder God Technique, which means he can strengthen the front lines while also taking care of the rear, reducing the chance of being exposed.

At the same time, thanks to the Flying Thunder God Technique, they can withdraw smoothly after completing the mission. This level of mobility and safety is something that others cannot achieve."

Yes, Minato possesses the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, doesn't that mean he can leave after completing the mission?