Avengers of the Whirlpool Family

Yu Gao looked pale and spoke in a very weak voice.

Among the nine tailed beasts.

There is actually no substantial gap between the One-Tail and the Seven-Tail, but the fact that there is no gap between the tailed beasts does not mean that there is no gap between the jinchūriki. As the jinchūriki of the Hidden Cloud Village, Bokuto has more combat experience and skills, so he is still superior to Yugao.

In normal combat situations.

The wooden man originally had a slight advantage.

However, after transforming into a tailed beast, this gap will be almost negligible, but if Yugito fights very hard, this gap will appear again.

Yugao couldn't hold back the mad Yumoto.

Is the best proof.

The brave and warlike Cloud Ninja.

This is no joke, the warlike gene is ingrained deep in the bones of the Cloud Ninjas, even though Yukito is a female ninja.

"Just run away. Although it is a bit of a pity, our tactical intentions have been fully realized. Not to mention that we still have such an important bargaining chip. The dominance of the situation has already fallen into our hands!"

Menma said, shaking his head slightly.

"Yes, Menma-kun is right. We have already won. This is more important than anything else. Yudaka-san doesn't need to worry too much. In a battle, accidents are uncontrollable factors."

Shibuki on the side also nodded heavily and said.

More than two thousand Cloud Ninjas were either killed or captured, and the Two-Tails Jinchuriki was captured. Such a result of the battle was already very impressive.

Even though the Takigakure side paid a corresponding price, the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Takigakure did cause some serious damage to the Takigakure Village, but compared with the final outcome of the battle, it was not worth mentioning.

"Yes, Yugao-san, we can achieve such a result this time, and Yugao-san has also made great contributions. Don't worry about it, just have a good rest. We will still need to rely on Yugao-san in many areas in the future!"

Menma said with a smile.

"Ah."

Listening to Menma and Shibuki's words, Yugao's tense heartstrings relaxed a little, and he nodded silently in response.

"So what should we do next? Push the front line directly and chase after the retreating Fourth Raikage and his group? Menma-kun!"

After a slight pause, Shibuki looked at Menma with an impatient look and said.

so far.

No one really knew all of Menma's plans yet.

Although at this moment Shibuki's questioning attitude seemed to put himself in the position of a lower person.

But never mind that Shibuki himself hadn't noticed, even if he had.

He wouldn't care, because as early as that day, Shibuki had already made a decision in his heart.

Today's victory will further strengthen the idea in Shimu's heart.

no doubt.

In the eyes of Shibuki now.

Menma is the right person who will lead their Takigakure Village to glory.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 297 What to do next

"No, what we need to do next is to go back and rebuild the defense line between our Takigakure Village and Kusagakure Village, and further integrate the strength of the two ninja villages to the extent that they can share what they have and provide quick support to resist the possible invasion of Konoha and other ninja villages."

Menma said, shaking his head slightly.

"Eh?"

An unexpected answer.

Just like the proactive attack strategy Menma proposed at the beginning, now after defeating the attacking force of the Hidden Cloud Village, capturing the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, and severely damaging the Fourth Raikage, they have to retreat and build a defensive line?

Shibuki felt that his own train of thought could not keep up with the pace of Mami at all.

Isn't this a good opportunity to press on and seize the opportunity? As long as they first cripple or even destroy a ninja village, they will have more room to maneuver and more freedom, right?

"Shibuki-san, don't forget, this time it was Konoha and the Hidden Cloud Village that attacked together. We created a time difference for our assault this time, and this time difference was voluntarily given by the Hidden Cloud Village. Konoha's forward troops have already arrived at a close area. If we continue to pursue them, we will not only lengthen the supply line, but also widen the distance between us and the Kusagakure Ninja for reinforcements. Once we are surrounded, we will be the ones to be defeated. It is best to stop while we are ahead and consolidate the defense line. As long as we don't attack, it will be difficult for the Kusagakure Ninja to continue to send troops. The loss this time is enough to make them alert, not to mention that the Hidden Cloud Village must also be on guard against other ninja villages. If the Kusagakure Ninja does not come, as far as Konoha is concerned, our defense line will be as solid as a rock."

After a slight pause, Menma continued.

After all, Takigakure Village is still the weaker party.

With the addition of the Kusagakure Village, the combined strength can be said to be barely a rival. Although Menma is very strong, he can only be regarded as having barely stepped into the super shadow level. He is stronger than the current Five Kage, but he is still a long way from Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, who can carve out a separate level in the super shadow level and crush the Five Kage at will.

Menma can't decide the fate of the world by himself.

We must take all aspects of the factors into consideration.

The conservative retreat here is the best option.

When Shibuki heard Menma's words, he showed a look of realization, and Ajun, who came from behind, also nodded secretly in his heart.

at this moment.

Ajun was the one who truly dispelled the suspicion and worry of Ma across the table.

This is indeed a trustworthy existence.

Whether it is personal strength or mental means, they are all direct sensory inputs far beyond his age.

Menma is indeed the one who has the ability to lead their Takigakure Village to the top and create the future.

"Perhaps if that day comes, it will be the right thing to do."

Ajun came to the near point.

Looking at Menma's still very young and immature face, an idea that he had once resisted and even strongly opposed emerged in his mind.

After all, humans are among the most realistic creatures.

"Ah, Jun-san, how is it going? After the initial cleanup of the battlefield, how much did our side and the Kumo-nin lose?"

"Yes, Lord Shibuki, Mr. Menma, according to preliminary statistics, in this battle, we killed more than 1,300 Cloud Ninjas, and seriously injured and captured more than 600 Cloud Ninjas. The number of Cloud Ninjas who were able to retreat smoothly was less than 1,000, and we suffered more than 800 casualties, and the proportion of death in battle was as high as 2/3. A considerable number of people died in the Cloud Ninja counterattack in the final stage."

The results were brilliant.

But the price paid by Takigakure Village was also very tragic.

There were more than 800 casualties, and more than 500 people died in the battle. For Takigakure Village, such a loss was already a major blow to its vitality.

But this is also a price that must be paid.

These Cloud Ninjas are all elites carefully selected by the Fourth Raikage. As long as they are not seriously injured and captured when they are unable to resist, generally speaking, the proportion of Cloud Ninjas who surrender in battle is very low. In the five major ninja villages, the craziest have always been the Mist Ninjas, and the toughest are the Cloud Ninjas.

The education they received and the past experiences they had would not allow them to easily surrender to the enemy on the battlefield.

So it is.

In the last wave of battle, in order to cover the retreat of their companions, the frenzied Cloud Ninjas actually dragged many Taki Ninjas to death together.

In terms of fighting will and fighting strength, the Taki ninja is still far inferior to the Cloud ninja.

Therefore, paying such a price and achieving such a result can already be considered a great victory.

"Well, those who died in the battle must be properly buried, and the corresponding compensation must be distributed to every household according to the village regulations. The injured companions must also be treated immediately to ensure that they recover as soon as possible."

Hearing the number of casualties among his own Taki ninjas.

There was also a hint of sadness in Shibuki's eyes.

After all, Shimu is still a soft-hearted person. Even though he knows that this is the price to pay for war, he still can't help feeling sad in his heart.

All I can say is that this has both advantages and disadvantages.

A leader can, or should, have a kind heart, but he or she must not be completely filled with kindness or even controlled by it.

Necessary cold-bloodedness and cruelty.

It is also what a leader possesses.

Shibuki can be a good leader in peacetime.

But in times of war, his gentleness may very well be the greatest harm to his own ninja village.

"Yes, Shibuki-sama."

After hearing Shibuki's order, Ajun immediately replied in a deep voice with a very serious expression.

"After dealing with these, immediately order everyone to return to defend, and then connect the defense lines according to the previously determined strategy. I will contact the Kusagakure Village. Next, we must gather the strength of the two major ninja villages together!"

Menma took over Shibuki's words and said to Jun.

"Well, please rest assured, Menma-kun, I will give the order."

Ajun nodded.

Then he paused for a moment, and seeing that Menma and Shibuki did not give any instructions, he bowed to the two of them, then leapt up and quickly left the spot.

at this moment.

Ajun also seemed to put Menma and Shibuki on the same level.

"Then our next step is to consolidate our defenses and then wait and see what the other ninja villages do next?"

Shibuki asked with a questioning look.

"No, we still have a lot to do, such as publicizing the victory of today's battle and letting the entire ninja world know that our Takigakure Village is no longer the same Takigakure Village as before!"

Menma stood tall and spoke in a loud voice with an extremely majestic tone.

After a slight pause, Shibuki smiled and nodded heavily.

“Indeed it is!!”

A victory that would be glorious enough even in a battle between the five major ninja villages would be even more prominent when the victorious side is Takigakure Village and the defeated side is Kumogakure Village.

Wait until the battlefield cleaning work is completed.

When the remaining Takigakure ninjas returned to Takigakure Village with the wounded and prisoners, they also dispelled the haze that had been covering the heads of the people of Takigakure Village.

You have to know that before this, not many people in the village, including the Taki ninjas who went out to attack, thought they could win this war.

The opponent is the Hidden Cloud Village!

It was still led by the Fourth Raikage himself.

Quite a number of people in the village have already prepared themselves for defeat and are even preparing to flee Takigakure Village.

In other words, the time is not equal and there are not many opportunities.

Otherwise, it is 100% certain that some traitors will appear within Takigakure Village and take the initiative to contact Kumogakure Village.

And now, this victory.

It also completely dispelled the fear of everyone in Takigakure Village.

Be it Menma or Shibuki, they naturally understood this, therefore, at the moment when the war ended.

The victorious Taki ninjas, under the instructions of Menma and Shibuki, returned from the main entrance of the village with great fanfare. Victory is meant to be publicized, let alone the victory of this special war.

The Taki ninjas who returned with their heads held high and the captured Cloud ninjas formed a sharp contrast at this moment.

“We actually won!?”

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible. We can actually defeat the Cloud Ninja!? And it is an army led by the Fourth Raikage himself!?"

"Nothing is impossible. See? There are hundreds of Kumo Ninja captives here!"

"Hehe, I heard that the Fourth Raikage was defeated head-on by Menma-sama, and fled away with heavy injuries!"

"Ah!? Is that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!?"

"What are you talking about!? That's Menma-sama, show him some respect!"

"Awesome! This is really amazing. Our Takigakure Village can actually beat the Kumogakure Village. I am not dreaming, old man!"

"Haha, who dares to say that our Takigakure Village is garbage now!"

"And with the alliance with Kusagakure Village, our Takigakure Village is about to truly rise!"

"The sixth largest ninja village is our Takigakure Village!!!"

The news spread quickly.