Start with a Zanpakuto and build the strongest Mist Village.

Obito subconsciously looked into Madara's eyes. Although they were just ordinary three-tomoe eyes, in that instant, Obito seemed to feel an indescribable and magnificent power.

In an instant, he was transported by Madara to a pale world.

"I've named this plan 'Eye of the Moon'..."

Chapter 66 I am the master strategist!

"The entire Higashimatsu Mountain has been transformed into a world of ice and snow. Including the Third Hokage's son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, Konoha has lost nearly four hundred ninjas this time, and the number of Jonin is conservatively estimated at sixty!"

"hiss……"

Gasps of cold air filled the conference room, making it seem as if the surrounding air temperature had dropped noticeably.

The entire position was frozen. Although they did not see what Dongsong Mountain looked like, just hearing the description made everyone think of the frozen Jinan Town.

He single-handedly broke through the Konoha stronghold at East Matsuyama, losing four hundred Konoha ninja, including the son of the Third Hokage.

Even though the Three-Tails Jinchuriki died, this is still a significant and highly valuable achievement.

Combined with Night's previous performance, the results Night achieved in this war are unmatched even in the history of Kirigakure!

Even within Kirigakure, the person sitting in that position is not allowed!

The most important thing is.

Ye is only fourteen years old now!

So young, yet already possessing such strength, coupled with such magnificent achievements, there is no doubt that Ye Weilai's future achievements are limitless.

even.

Many people have already sensed that in the future, the night will face a situation where there is no way to seal it off!

After all, Ye was already the deputy head of the Dark Division at this moment. With these two achievements, it was a foregone conclusion that Ye would become the head of the Dark Division, or some other high-ranking official.

What if they continue to make meritorious contributions?

"It's not much of an achievement. It was my fault for not being able to keep Minato Namikaze there."

Facing the intense gazes of the crowd, Ye calmly shook his head: "Minato Namikaze is the key to this war. As long as he lives, any advantage we gain will be meaningless."

"Although the destruction of the Higashimatsu Mountain Konoha position this time has truly torn open a gap in Konoha's defenses, we are still unable to launch a large-scale attack on Konoha."

The high-ranking members of Kirigakure, who were still immersed in the glorious achievements of the night and the destruction of the Higashimatsu Mountain Konoha position, fell silent instantly.

"why?"

Mei Terumi asked in confusion, "Haven't we already breached Higashimatsuyama's defenses? Shouldn't our army be advancing rapidly? Why can't we launch a large-scale attack yet?"

Mei Terumi's question voiced the doubts of almost everyone present.

The reason they sent out the Three-Tails, using this self-destructing truck-like plan, was to completely breach Konoha's defenses.

Although the Three-Tails failed to do it, Yoru did, and the result was the same.

How could Ye come to such a conclusion under these circumstances?

"The reason is simple: Minato Namikaze!"

Ye said in a deep voice, "The reason why the Three-Tails was defeated this time is because of Minato Namikaze. That guy's space-time ninjutsu can even transfer the Tailed Beast Ball and then transfer it back. It can be said that the Three-Tails was not defeated by Konoha, but by its own Tailed Beast Ball!"

"With this technique, if any member of our team has left the Flying Thunder God mark on Minato Namikaze, then we could be hit by a targeted Tailed Beast Ball from the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki! Once we launch a large-scale attack, this kind of offensive would be fatal!"

Targeted Tailed Beast Ball attack? What kind of outrageous statement is that?!

In the ninja world, tailed beasts have always been regarded as a nuclear deterrent. Even if a war breaks out to a certain extent, as long as the life and death of the village is not in danger, very few people will use the power of the tailed beasts.

In this third war, Iwagakure and Kumogakure respectively used the Four-Tails, Five-Tails, and Eight-Tails, marking almost the first time that tailed beasts appeared in a major open war in the ninja world.

They've only just begun their head-on battle of tailed beasts fighting each other, and now Kirigakure is already launching long-range pinpoint attacks? How are they supposed to compete like this?

The Mist Hidden Ones present were all dumbfounded, unsure of what to say for a moment.

"Are we just going to leave our advantages unexpanded?"

Yagura's expression darkened slightly. Seeing Yagura's expression, a Kirigakure Jonin standing beside him spoke with a face full of resentment, "We've already broken through their lines and torn a hole in their defenses, yet we're still acting so timidly?!"

"Do not."

Night shook his head.

Everyone's eyes lit up, and they all turned to look at Ye. But what Ye said next left them all dumbfounded.

"Not only can we not attack, but we may even have to withdraw from the Land of Fire front and abandon our current position in the Hidden Mist!"

"If you don't say something shocking, you'll never stop talking." As soon as he said this, the whole room erupted in an uproar.

Given such a significant advantage, why not attack instead of retreating on a large scale, even abandoning their positions? What does this mean?!

Have you betrayed us too, Lord Night...?

*Ahem* Just kidding, such a thought could never have crossed the minds of the Hidden Mist ninja at this moment.

The words of questioning were on the tip of their tongues, but they forcibly swallowed them back. They believed that Ye would not speak without reason. This general of the Mist Village had created a series of great victories for the Mist Village in just one month. Every word he said and every decision he made must have a profound meaning!

"I have crushed Konoha's position at Higashimatsu Mountain, and indeed tore a huge hole in Konoha's defenses. Under normal circumstances, we would have already advanced deep into Konoha and besieged the city."

"However, Minato Namikaze's current mastery of space-time ninjutsu, along with the power of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, gives Konoha the confidence to go all in. Once a real war breaks out, regardless of the outcome, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses."

Night shook his head: "We, the Fog Concealment, cannot afford to waste time."

The entire room fell silent.

Under the Blood Mist Policy, Kirigakure's population is too small. Although it bears the title of one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, its population is actually equivalent to that of a small ninja village.

"Furthermore, in the Battle of Higashimatsu, the Hokage's son died, and Minato Namikaze watched helplessly as Konoha's position crumbled and countless Konoha ninja perished... In this situation, what do you think Hiruzen Sarutobi and Minato Namikaze would have done?"

"This……"

Yagura's eyes narrowed: "They... will go mad..."

His son died in battle, the position was breached, and his compatriots were slaughtered.

Anyone would be tempted to do something like this, let alone Konoha!

"Yes, there's a very high chance they'll go insane!" Night said gravely. "Minato Namikaze, who comes and goes without a trace, has come to Kirigakure's camp with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and is going berserk without restraint..."

"Without a doubt, that was an absolute massacre!"

"So, are we just going to give up all our current advantages and go straight back to the village?" a member of the Kaguya clan asked, his face full of reluctance.

Even if they killed numerous Konoha ninja and gained a huge advantage on the battlefield, all of that will be meaningless now that they've returned to the village.

Going back like this, returning empty-handed with such a half-hearted attitude, is unacceptable to all the Hidden Mist ninja!

"No, I never said we were going to retreat to Kirigakure."

Night shook his head, his gaze falling directly on the sand table, the battlefield where Iwagakure and Konoha clashed.

"What I mean is... before Konoha goes berserk, let's create a massive wave and break down the barriers between battlefields!"

"Together with Iwagakure, we will form a pincer movement against Konoha!"

Chapter 67 A War to the Death

Misawa Bridge.

Konoha's position.

"Minato, what on earth is going on? What happened at Higashimatsuyama?!"

Inside the tent, Danzo, who had just arrived at the position, loudly questioned Minato Namikaze. His already sinister face was now as black as the bottom of a pot.

Minato sat silently in his seat, his dejected mood causing Kushina great distress. She couldn't help but yell at Danzo, "You old bastard, can't you see Minato's injuries? What are you yelling about?!"

"you!"

These words immediately enraged Danzo so much that his nose twisted in anger. No one in the entire Hidden Leaf Village had ever dared to speak to him like that.

"Who do you mean, 'you'? If it weren't for Minato, the front lines would have been breached by Kirigakure long ago. Who are you yelling at here for?!"

"Alright, Kushina..."

A hoarse voice came from Minato's mouth. He was in very poor condition. Although the frostbite on his body had been treated, his spirits were extremely low, and his sky-blue eyes were bloodshot.

He stood up and bowed deeply to Danzo.

"I'm sorry, Lord Danzo."

"I don't want apologies, I want battle reports! I want intelligence analysis!" Danzo said coldly. "I need to understand what exactly happened at Higashimatsuyama, who the enemy is, and why things have turned out this way!"

The entire Dongsongshan position was wiped out. Not only were the people gone, but the entire position was still frozen solid, like a frozen tomb.

Hundreds of Konoha ninja died there, even Hiruzen's eldest son...

Hiruzen's eldest son is really remarkable. He has a strong will and exceptional talent. Every time Danzo sees that kid, he feels like he's seeing a younger version of Hiruzen Sarutobi. Moreover, the kid always calls him "Uncle Danzo" whenever he sees him.

Unlike Hiruzen's youngest son, who was dull-witted, lazy, and addicted to smoking at a young age...

"It is a moonless night over water."

Minato Namikaze whispered, "It was Mizuki Yoru who froze the entire Higashimatsu Mountain! Besides that, there's another enemy who possesses Wood Release and a special Sharingan!"

"The Hidden Mist faction released the Three-Tails at Higashimatsu Mountain. Although we defeated the Three-Tails Jinchuriki, Mizuki Yoru and that..."

Minato Namikaze quickly described everything that had happened on Mount Higashimatsu.

Although it was just a verbal description, those particular nouns made everyone present frown.

Three-Tails, Wood Release, a special Sharingan, Ice Release that froze the entire Higashimatsu Mountain...

Each of these words, taken out of context, carries significant weight, let alone when they are put together!

"Wood Release and the Mangekyou Sharingan..."

Danzo's body tensed, his remaining single eye fixed on Minato Namikaze: "Kid, do you know what you're saying!"

As a disciple of the Second Hokage, Danzo was arguably one of the few people in the entire ninja world who had witnessed these two powers. Those were the powers of the former God of Shinobi and the Asura of the Shinobi World—the powers that pacified the chaotic world and founded Konoha!

Since the deaths of those two predecessors, these two powers have disappeared from the ninja world. The Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha clan has never appeared again, and the Senju clan has not sprouted any new saplings.

In order to ensure that these forces could continue to protect Konoha, Danzo, representing Root, conducted countless human experiments and spent countless human and material resources, finally achieving some results.

But at this moment, Minato Namikaze told him that there were already people in the ninja world who had mastered this power, and that they were even masters of both powers at the same time.

How could Danzo possibly accept this?!

“His Wood Release remnants should still remain in Mount Higashimatsu, frozen in ice. As for those eyes, I don’t know if they are the Mangekyou Sharingan you mentioned, but they are definitely not ordinary three-tomoe Sharingan.” Minato said in a deep voice, “In addition, he also possesses an extremely terrifying space-time ninjutsu that allows him to become intangible, thus avoiding all attacks. It is extremely powerful.”

Not only does he possess Wood Release and Mangekyou Sharingan, but he also masters space-time ninjutsu...

"Such a monster has actually appeared in the Hidden Mist...?"

Danzo's face grew increasingly grim.

A moonless night, a combination of Wood Release and Mangekyou Sharingan.

It seems that the secluded, blood-mist-shrouded land holds secrets unknown to all...

"Lord Danzo, what should we do?"

Minato's voice was filled with helplessness and confusion, and coupled with his listless appearance, the little sun of Konoha looked like a setting sun at this moment.

"I really have no other choice. First it was Jiraiya-sensei, then Shinnosuke-nii, and everyone else..."

"You know, I watched them, I watched them lose their lives one by one in the snow, I watched them being killed by Minazuki Yoru... I could only watch, I couldn't do anything, I... I..."

"Snapped!"

Danzo's cane slammed down on Minato Namikaze, knocking him to the ground.

"Danzo! What are you doing!" Kushina shouted angrily.

"Shut up!"

Danzo's single eye stared intently at Minato Namikaze: "Is this unbearable, Minato Namikaze? Have you already given up hope?!"

"I thought you were a promising talent, a general capable of standing on your own, but now it seems that Jiraiya, that good-for-nothing, didn't teach you anything at all! If you had spent two years in my Root organization, you would never have shown this attitude!"

"War has always been cruel, you should know that well—killing, death. But all of this is for a better and more peaceful tomorrow!"

"It's like the roots I'm in."

"How many shady things happen in Konoha? It's all handled by Root. How many things require bloodshed and darkness to resolve? It's all Root that bears the burden! Why? It's all so that Konoha, this towering tree, can grow better!"