Start with a Zanpakuto and build the strongest Mist Village.

"Since Night can try to stop the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, we can first launch a probing attack on one of the defensive lines to determine the location of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and then choose other areas with weaker defenses to focus our attacks on!"

Yoru doesn't know what tactics the other ninja villages excel at, but if we're talking about what Kirigakure is best at, it's undoubtedly guerrilla warfare.

With the defensive line stretched out, the Hidden Mist Technique of the Hidden Mist Ninja not only provides them with extremely high mobility, but also allows the Hidden Mist side to freely choose when to fight. This is also the reason why the Hidden Mist side initially targeted Tsunami Town and attacked it relentlessly!

"This approach is indeed feasible. By taking advantage of the fact that Jinchuriki cannot be in two places at once, we can seize the opportunity to strike and focus our attacks. It does have some merit."

Yoru nodded, but then shook his head: "But Lord Yagura, have you considered someone? If that guy appears on the Kirigakure front, our strategy of dispersing our forces would actually be an act of actively creating openings and abandoning our own advantages!"

"Who?!"

"Namikaze Minato!"

Ye said in a deep voice, "Everyone should have heard about the news from the Iwagakure battlefield. That guy single-handedly killed fifty Iwagakure Jonin with the space-time ninjutsu Flying Thunder God Technique. If he appears on the Kirigakure battlefield, our decision will undoubtedly give the enemy an opportunity."

The mere mention of Minato Namikaze's name silenced the entire Hidden Mist Camp.

Since the outbreak of the Third Shinobi World War, countless geniuses have emerged, but the most dazzling among them are the most brilliant.

Aside from the unexpected rise of Yoru, it could only be Konoha's Golden Flash, Minato Namikaze!

That guy not only dominated the entire Iwagakure battlefield, single-handedly killing fifty Iwagakure members and destroying the Kannabi Bridge, thus establishing Konoha's advantage over Iwagakure; during this time, he even had time to run to the neighboring Kumogakure battlefield to fight one-on-one with the Fourth Raikage 'A' and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Killer Bee, and he didn't fall behind!

If Minato Namikaze were to actually appear on the battlefield of Kirigakure, Yagura's strategic deployment would undoubtedly be a waste!

"Yoru, your considerations are not without merit. If Konoha's Yellow Flash were to appear here, the plan to divide our forces would indeed be incredibly foolish."

Yagura nodded, affirming Yoru's words, but then added, "However, I have already spread the news of our killing of Jiraiya and the great victory over Tsunan Town, and even proactively sent scrolls of strategic cooperation to Iwagakure and Kumogakure."

"I think it won't be long before Iwagakure and Kumogakure start putting pressure on Konoha."

"Since Konoha has sent Jinchuriki to the front lines, it means they don't have much combat power left. Once Iwagakure and Kumogakure start to exert pressure, Konoha can't continue to recklessly mobilize its forces!"

"Especially the battlefield where Minato Namikaze is located, the Hidden Stone Village battlefield."

"Actually, Iwagakure didn't suffer many losses in this war. The reason why Onoki got stuck in a stalemate with Konoha was simply because he was wary of Minato Namikaze, who had mastered space-time ninjutsu, and that it would threaten his logistical supplies."

"If the incident at Kannabi Bridge were to happen again, Iwagakure's combat strength would be greatly reduced without logistical supplies, and they might even become easy prey. Onoki was concerned about this, and not only Onoki knew this, but Konoha also knew it very well."

"Now that we've spread the news that Konoha's strength has been greatly diminished, and that even Jinchuriki have been deployed, Onoki will be eager to make a move even if he doesn't launch an attack directly. Under these circumstances, it's even less likely that Konoha will leave Minato Namikaze's side on the Iwagakure battlefield!"

"Therefore, the advantage in this battle lies with us!"

Chapter 52 Influence

Yagura confidently began his strategic deployment, while Yoru, though harboring some concerns, remained silent.

On the battlefield, the commander-in-chief's decisions and orders have the highest priority, and it is taboo for subordinates to question the commander-in-chief's decisions.

The entire Mist Legion was mobilized once again.

Meanwhile, on the battlefield of Yanyin, thousands of miles away...

Yagura's intention to cooperate was immediately delivered to the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, in Iwagakure.

"I didn't expect Konoha to send even their Jinchuriki to the front lines. It seems they really don't have many trump cards left!"

Onoki glanced at the joint intelligence report in his hand, his gaze sweeping over a bunch of nonsense about cooperation, and directly landing on the battle situation report. After a moment, the old man's expression became quite interesting.

"What's wrong, Third Generation?"

"See for yourselves."

Onoki handed the scroll in his hand to the advisors and elders on both sides. The advisors and elders exclaimed in surprise after just one glance.

"Jiraiya was actually killed by Kirigakure?"

"Minami Tsukiyo, a member of the Yuki clan?"

"Even in Sage Mode, it was still defeated?! How is that possible?!"

The elders were incredulous. They knew very well how strong Jiraiya was, as one of the main combat forces in the previous Iwagakure battlefield.

In the early stages of the war, with two Jinchūriki fighting side by side, the Iwagakure forces were unstoppable and invincible.

It was because of the intervention of Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze, the two Jinchuriki of the Four-Tails and Five-Tails from Iwagakure, that Iwagakure's offensive was halted.

Even as an enemy, Jiraiya's fighting prowess was undeniable, even to Onoki. He had to admit that the kid was indeed quite strong.

Yet, such a top-tier fighter died on the battlefield of the Hidden Mist, and at the hands of an unknown nobody.

How is this possible? !

"There's no need to doubt it; this kind of information can't be fake. Perhaps there really is an extraordinary monster in Kirigakure, but that's not what we need to focus on."

Onoki said in a deep voice, "What do you think of Yagura's alliance plan?"

"Jiraiya's death was a huge loss for Konoha. In order to deal with Kirigakure, Konoha even sent the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. This shows that Konoha really had no other trump cards."

An advisor elder spoke up in a deep voice: "Besides, Konoha previously relied on Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze to stop our offensive. Now that Jiraiya is dead, we can definitely fight this battle."

“But the war in Sunagakure is over, and Orochimaru has arrived at the front lines, replacing Jiraiya. Once the war starts, we will face two top-tier fighters, Orochimaru and Minato Namikaze. With Orochimaru on the main battlefield and Minato's space-time ninjutsu threatening our flanks and logistical support, the situation will not be much better than before.” Another advisor elder shook his head and rejected the idea.

"Orochimaru has not mastered Sage Mode, and in terms of power to fight the Tailed Beasts, he is far inferior to Jiraiya, so he is not a threat!"

"What about Minato Namikaze? If a situation like the one at Kannabi Bridge were to occur again, without logistical support, we simply wouldn't be able to hold out for long."

"Then let's skip the protracted war and launch a swift and decisive offensive against Konoha!"

The speaker was located to the left of Onoki. He was an elderly man and a hawkish elder of Iwagakure.

"Konoha has already deployed all the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to the battlefield, which means they really don't have many trump cards left. Therefore, the strategy of direct confrontation is meaningless. So I propose that Kari lead the demolition team, together with Rōshi and Han, to launch a full-scale attack on Konoha!"

"But if we fight like this, our losses could be huge."

"What war doesn't result in death?"

The hawkish elder sneered, "If the war has progressed to this point, and you're still so timid and hesitant, what was the point of starting this war in the first place? What was the point of those Iwagakure warriors who have already died in this war?!"

"That's right. Now that Kirigakure has created these conditions for us and figured out Konoha's strength, we have no reason not to continue fighting!"

"Moreover, our previous timid actions have already given the impression of showing weakness to the enemy. If we launch a full-scale attack now, it will surely have unexpected results!"

The crowd's opinions gradually shifted towards war. Onoki listened quietly, then stood up after a moment and made the decision: "In that case, let's fight! Let's fight Konoha with all our might!"

"Yes!"

Onoki gave the order to attack, and the Iwagakure forces immediately began their operation.

The large-scale ninja mobilization put Konoha on edge instantly. In particular, after Konoha scouts discovered the whereabouts of the demolition team and the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki, they were terrified and risked their lives to send the information to the command center.

Upon learning that Orochimaru, who had just received the Iwagakure's secret, was about to launch a full-scale attack, a look of astonishment and shock appeared on his handsome yet wicked face.

On the desk in front of him was a transfer order that had been stamped just a few hours earlier.

That was Minato Namikaze's transfer order!

"Is the intelligence accurate?!"

A hoarse voice came from Orochimaru's mouth, and his cold, vertical pupils stared at the scout chunin, exuding a strong sense of oppression.

"The information is accurate, Lord Orochimaru, and, and..."

"And what?"

"As the group of Iwa ninja gathered, a message was faintly heard..." The scout chunin didn't dare look Orochimaru in the eye and said tremblingly, "Lord Jiraiya... died in battle on the Hidden Mist battlefield."

"what?!"

Orochimaru's snake-like eyes suddenly narrowed, and he stood there stunned, as if struck by lightning.

He got it!

Why would the teacher suddenly agree to let Minato Namikaze go to the Hidden Mist battlefield to find the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, a decision that seems to completely disregard the overall situation?

That wasn't an absurd decision made to satisfy the mutual dependence and longing between two young lovers. Rather, it was because Jiraiya, who had been transferred to the Kirigakure battlefield as a general, had died in battle, and Kirigakure urgently needed a top-tier fighter as a pillar to stabilize the situation!

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not announce this news in order to avoid affecting the morale of the army.

As for Iwagakure... it's likely that Kirigakure deliberately spread the news, provoking them to take action!

Both sides are making preparations, but due to a lack of information, the ninjas on the front lines have not received first-hand intelligence and orders, which has led to the current situation.

"This is probably going to be a big problem."

Orochimaru murmured.

Originally, the Iwagakure battlefield was already consolidating its lines and abandoning its plans to launch an offensive due to concerns about Minato's space-time ninjutsu. Therefore, even if Minato went to the Kirigakure battlefield, Orochimaru was confident that he could hold the front line by himself.

But now, Iwagakure has suddenly turned its attention to a full-scale attack...

Orochimaru took a deep breath, and in a hoarse voice, began to issue an unquestionable military order: "Order the entire army to prepare for first-level combat!"

"In addition, we need to pass on information to the teachers, request support, and if necessary... we may need the teachers to come to the front lines in person."

The Hokage himself has come to the front lines?!

The messenger's pupils contracted; this was a situation unprecedented since the First Shinobi World War.

But he didn't think too much about it. After hearing the order, he nodded seriously and left in an instant.

Orochimaru stared intently at the sand table of the Iwagakure base in front of him, his expression more solemn than ever before.

"Jiraiya, Jiraiya, with your death... the entire Hidden Leaf Village is likely to face an unimaginable catastrophe..."

……

The entire Iwagakure battlefield was thrown into complete chaos because of a piece of information from Yagura.

However, a problem arose on the Cloud Village side.

"Lord Danzo, this is the intelligence we obtained through our ambush of the Kirigakure Anbu."

At the border of the Hidden Mist battlefield, Danzo took the scroll handed to him by his subordinates, opened it and examined it carefully, then let out a cold snort.

"Trying to join forces with Kumogakure to deal with Konoha, how cunning Kirigakure is. Fortunately, I'm here."

"Attention all troops! Speed ​​up and get to the front lines! Without a general in command, how can a bunch of greenhorns and one Jinchūriki possibly deal with those guys who emerged from the blood mist!"

"Yes, Lord Danzo!"

Dozens of elite members of the Root Sect transformed into a black shadow and charged towards the Misty Battlefield.

Chapter 53 Whirlpools and Whirlpools

Inside Misawa Bridge.

Kushina, with her red hair, is leading the members of the barrier team, continuously setting up a barrier.

Because the battle lines were stretched thin, their high-ranking forces were forced to split up. Shinnosuke, Fugaku, and Shiki Aburame, among others, led many elite troops to other positions to prevent Kirigakure from shifting their attack targets.

As for Misawa Bridge, which is closest to Tsunan Town and has no dangerous terrain between it and is extremely vulnerable to attacks from Kirigakure, it was entrusted to Kushina.

"This is the barrier formation."

Kushina clapped her hands and said, "As long as an enemy enters, it will instantly trigger the explosive tags hidden inside and be absorbed, thus maximizing the damage from the explosive tags. It has a relatively good countering effect against the tactics of Kirigakure that rely on the Kirigakure technique."

"You should follow my instructions and set up this barrier array in various corners outside the Misawa Bridge."

"Yes, Lady Kushina!"

The ninjas nodded respectfully, their gazes towards Kushina filled with obvious respect and reverence.

Seeing the Konoha ninjas immediately take action, Kushina clasped her hands together, and her chakra was mobilized once again.

The next moment, an invisible chakra barrier spread out from her body again, extending forward until it covered most of the Misawa Bridge before gradually stopping.

"Barrier - Heavenly Canopy Formation!"

This barrier technique is one of Jiraiya's signature moves, creating a sensory barrier centered on the caster.

Kushina and Jiraiya had a very good relationship, so she naturally had some knowledge of this kind of barrier technique.

Seeing the barrier take shape, Kushina breathed a sigh of relief: "With this barrier, even though Misawa Bridge's fighting strength is scarce, we can still avoid the surprise attack from Kirigakure in time..."

"As expected of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, you are able to create such a powerful barrier all by yourself. Almost the entire Misawa Bridge is covered by your barrier."

"But will this really prevent us from launching a surprise attack?"

A cold voice rang in Kushina's ears, and Kushina's expression changed drastically. She subconsciously wanted to make a move, but several Binding Scriptures had already been unleashed at that moment!

"The Thirty Years of Binding Dao: The Mouth Flashes Three Times!"

"Binding Spell Sixty-One: The Six-Zhang Light Prison!"