2021-12-21

Chapter 259 Doomsday (middle)

“How is the situation now?”

Inside the Konoha stronghold, Natsuhiko and Nara Shikaku walked slowly in the stronghold, while the Konoha Ninjas all around were busy preparing.

The current Konoha Ninjas look much better for Essence, Qi, and Spirit. Thinking about the time when they just set off, that state is simply one heaven one earth compared to now.

And the person who changed all this was Natsuhiko, if it wasn't for Natsuhiko's two fights to turn things around.

Especially in the face of Fourth Raikage, he showed that completely suppressed fighting strength, and also annihilated more than 500 Cloud Ninjas with serious injury Fourth Raikage.

Now that Cloud Ninja has to retreat in an all-round way, Konoha keeps attacking and suppressing, and I'm afraid Konoha's morale will not be so high.

A strong ninja can turn the tide not just by one person, but by keeping everyone motivated, and it's clear that Natsuhiko has done it all.

And when they were passing by, all Konoha Ninjas unknowingly put down their work.

They either bowed slightly or nodded to the two as a way of paying their respects to Natsuhiko and Shikaku.

Natsuhiko and Shikaku were a little uncomfortable at first in the face of such a situation.

Nara's deer are fine, but it is the Minister of State Affairs who will often face similar things.

But as an Anbu Commander, Natsuhiko hasn't encountered many similar situations, but he's used to it after a few days.

"Everything is going according to plan."

Nara Shikaku is in a good mood these days, and he rarely shows a smile.

The Hidden Cloud is now under heavy pressure. Although they don't have many casualties as a defender, Konoha is not stupid as an attacker.

Even though there were a few times when Nara Shikaku deliberately showed a very urgent look, the Konoha Ninjas made an overcharge.

But he also told the Captain who led the team to withdraw if the situation was not right and not to leave too many casualties.

Of course, even if it is explained, the effect is not as good as expected. In those few storms, Konoha still suffered a lot of losses.

But in general, Konoha is making money as long as he is in a dominant offensive state and keeps bombing Hidden Cloud positions with Ninjutsu and Explosive Tag.

Although Third Hokage was obviously very angry, he still approved a lot of Explosive Tag, which greatly enhanced Konoha's ability to attack.

Of course, Nara Shikaku, as the Minister of State Affairs, is also very clear that those Explosive Tags are actually prepared for the third wartime period.

It's just that the Third Shinobi World War is over, these Explosive Tags have been thrown into the stockpile, and now it's an act of cleaning up the stockpile.

But in any case, this also enhances the strength of the ninjas on the frontline!

"Now that Konoha is besieged by us, I deliberately keep people diverting the attack direction to find a breakthrough.

Even to convince them that we are in a hurry to take them down, I also use We've had a few strong attacks.

Hey, we've also lost a lot of outstanding ninja at the cost of this, but I think they should believe it."

Nara Shikaku quickly put the current I've said it all over again, and I can see that he's still in a good mood now.

And Natsuhiko couldn't help nodding with a smile when he heard his words, Nara Shikaku did so much to achieve all the prerequisites he needed.

Konoha is hitting Hidden Cloud while Natsuhiko doesn't take the initiative, all of which are confusing Hidden Cloud, and their goal is that plain.

"But, Shikaku, do you think they'll be fooled?"

Natsuhiko asked his own questions as he walked, but he wasn't really worried about them. Especially high, after all, he still believes in his strength.

But if it could be done once and for all, he definitely didn't want to make things too complicated.

Besides, what he wants this time is a big win, a big win that can name shakes Ninja World!
Although he left Konoha, both Qiong and Lianhua were left in Konoha by him, and the two of them were still in the operation of the manipulator newspaper.

With Natsuhiko's two 'big wins' on the frontline, morale within Konoha is currently on the rise.

And in this comparison, Sarutobi Hiruzen's 'cowardice before battle' is vividly and thoroughly displayed.

In particular, he intends to sell the interests of Konoha, regardless of the clan who have made great contributions to Konoha, intends to use them in exchange for the so-called peace.

It can be said that the prestige of the current Sarutobi Hiruzen in Konoha is really declining.

If it weren't for the fact that he is Third Hokage and is now acting as Hokage, everyone would not dare to go too far.

Otherwise, Konoha would have already launched a 'crusade' against Sarutobi Hiruzen.

But even if there is no large-scale and powerful attack against Sarutobi Hiruzen, some lies and slanders in private are flying all over the sky.

Natsuhiko gets a private report from Anbu that Sarutobi Hiruzen's situation is really bad right now.

The worst part is that he can't do anything right now.

"I don't know what the specific effect is, but I think it should be fine."

Nara Shikaku doesn't know what Natsuhiko is thinking, he continued with a smile.

"After all, Minister Natsuhiko made a good move. Hidden Stone Village has already been dispatched. Even if they are only borderline soldiers, this is also a huge pressure for Hidden Cloud.

A The greatest fist formidable power is not when it is swung out, but when the fist is clenched and ready to go.

Now Hidden Stone is such a fist, and this fist is aiming at the key point of Hidden Cloud Otherwise, Hidden Cloud will not rush to send troops back.

And now it is their turn to be anxious. I think the troops will find their position 'later' There is a problem', after starting to stop the offensive.

Those Hidden Clouds may be more anxious, when the time comes they will take the initiative to induce us, or even force us to that place."

looked Nara Shikaku's confident look, Natsuhiko really wanted to feel that Nara Shikaku is really powerful.

Natsuhiko thinks he might be able to come up with such a plan, but it can be combined with so many unexpected situations - after all, Nara Shikaku doesn't know his strength, and he doesn't know what he will do.

Combine all the sudden events one after another into favorable conditions, so as to achieve all the strategic plans that you have arranged.

Natsuhiko thinks it will take him a long time to get these things in order.

And Nara Shikaku, this guy is a dynamic combination according to the changes of the situation. With such an ability and such an IQ, Natsuhiko can only say that the original work's evaluation of him is really right.

You must know that the shining Nara Shikamaru in the original work was cultivated by this guy.

"Then it's hard work, Minister Shikaku."

Natsuhiko stopped suddenly and patted Shikaku's shoulder.

"Minister Shikaku is really the backbone of Konoha. I think even if Minister Shikaku is adding and in charge of some more things, it is something as it should be by rights."

"Then I'm here to thank Minister Natsuhiko for his good words."

Nara Shikaku froze for a moment, and then he also said with a smile.

"But as far as I'm concerned, it's a bit of a challenge. Maybe I can recommend some people to Minister Natsuhiko."

"That would be great, but now I have a good candidate."

Natsuhiko immediately understood what Nara Shikaku meant, and he said cooperatively.

“Nara Kajo has made such a big contribution this time, no matter how you look at him, he is also suitable for some more challenging projects, what do you think, Minister Shikaku?”

Nara Kajo ?

Nara Shikaku couldn't help but softly nodded when she heard the name, the Lucheng guy himself has a good relationship with him, and this time his performance is really good.

And Lucheng is now from Anbu, so the relationship with Natsuhiko is also better, which is naturally a very good choice.

It's just that Nara Shikaku quickly turned serious, because now is not a good time to discuss this, after all, they are still at war.

"By the way, Minister Natsuhiko, there's actually a question I've been meaning to ask." Nara Shikaku asked softly.

"What is the problem, Minister Shikaku can just say it directly." Natsuhiko looked Nara Shikaku, he directly nodded.

"Minister Natsuhiko, although the Hidden Cloud main force sent some people away, they outnumbered us and had Fourth Raikage and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki in town."

Nara Shikaku's expression became more serious, and he asked what he had been wanting to ask for so long.

"I'm really curious how Minister Natsuhiko intends to deal with them, after all, we are now facing them together."

"Is this a simple question? ."

Natsuhiko was not surprised when he heard Nara Shikaku's question, after all he never said anything about it.

Nara Shikaku is now implementing his strategic plan little by little according to his own requirements. Said truthfully, it is normal for him to be unsure now.

But Natsuhiko still doesn't plan to say it directly, but it's okay to give a little hint.

"I can't say more about the specifics, but what I can tell Minister Shikaku is
After Hidden Cloud gathers with us collectively, go ahead and don't let the Konoha's main force overwhelm you, okay?"

"Tutai sensei, what's going on at Konoha now?"

In the Hidden Cloud camp, Fourth Raikage looked at the dirt platform with a bandaged arm and a serious face.

What's going on with the Hidden Cloud recently Fourth Raikage didn't ask specifically, but he knew it wasn't going well.

Even if the Hidden Cloud does hold strong terrain for defense, he is not unaware of the constant bombardment from Konoha.

Konoha itself is a village that is good at Fire-Style, even if ninjas are born with attributes that are not necessarily Fire Attributes.

But after so many fights, they all got some Ninjutsu more or less, and they'll be doing some serious practice as well.

Even if the effect is stretched to the extreme, hundreds of people or thousands of people will release Fire-Style together, even if the effect is pulled together, it will be different.

In addition, Konoha this time can be considered to show its own heritage, their ninja is also equipped with a lot of Explosive Tag.

It took a toll on the ninjas defending the Hidden Cloud frontline, but they were on the defensive, at least giving Fourth Raikage plenty of time to heal.

Now Fourth Raikage is basically in good shape, and although his arm is still in a cast, he can feel his condition as a ninja.

He believes he can handle many situations, even with Natsuhiko!
Besides, this time he has made a decision, he will never think about facing Natsuhiko alone, he will do it with his younger brother Killer B.

He's really in a hurry now, the Hidden Cloud guys move like a sword hanging behind him.

Although they didn't do it, they also brought a lot of pressure to Hidden Cloud. If Konoha can't be solved quickly, then it's really hard to say that they are very meddlesome.

"Now Konoha is moving towards our predetermined location."

Tutai didn't hide, this period of time his pressure is the greatest, he not only has to command Battlefield has to think about what to do next.

apart from this he also needs to hold on to the impulsive Killer B, better deal with Hidden Stone and report back to Fourth Raikage.

It can be said that he is the one who is busy in Hidden Cloud now, and he is also the one who is under the most pressure, but he is still clenching the teeth.

“We have already sent people to contact Hidden Stone. We don’t know if Konoha has provided any benefits to Hidden Stone, but some contacts can stabilize them well.

Even if you can't stabilize them, you can learn more about the real situation from the people who come in contact with them, so as to prepare for the worst."

"Tutai sensei sent people to contact Hidden Stone? ”

Fourth Raikage frowned frowned upon hearing this, but in the end he sighed and nodded, believing Tutai's approach.

Those guys at the Hidden Stone Fourth Raikage hate it from the bottom of my heart, after all his father died at their hands.

But Raikage, who has been working for a few years, also knows that in the current situation, the way of soil platform is the best solution.

Although he couldn't let go of his heart, he also knew that this matter was related to the safety of the entire village, and he had to compromise.

"Okay, it's hard work for Tutai sensei, so what are we going to do now?"

"We can only wait."

Tutai sighed, and then he He explained with a very serious expression.

"Although we have an advantage in force, we must destroy Konoha's forces at once.

If Konoha and Onoki don't reach any benefit exchange, Onoki is an old man fox, once we beat Konoha quickly, he will never attack.

And worst case if Onoki and Konoha have a deal, we can also quickly enter Land of Fire to take root after we beat Konoha quickly, Turn around and deal with the Hidden Stone's offensive.

Konoha is maimed, we can negotiate terms with Sarutobi Hiruzen, I believe Sarutobi Hiruzen definitely doesn't want us to continue to burn the war into Konoha."

Tutai saw things very clearly, and he said it in great detail. His purpose was to stabilize the Fourth Raikage.

Obviously he also knows very well that this Fourth Raikage may still have a hard time with Hidden Stone, but the current situation really can't have any temperament.

"So, now we're all going to see Konoha's face, right?" Fourth Raikage sighed. "See if they'll cooperate with us, and see if their Commander will go wrong?"

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"Although I'm very reluctant to say this, the situation is true now."

Tutai nodded, he was also very helpless, but his face became serious now.

"But I will promise to complete the mission, and now Konoha has no freedom to act independently.

Even if they react to this point and want to quit, I will definitely not. Get them back!"

Tutai's attitude is very serious and his tone is quite firm. He really has a comprehensive plan.

Fourth Raikage couldn't help but nodded when he saw this. He asked, "So, when are you going to force them?"

However, before he could speak, an Anbu rushed quickly. Come in.

"Raikage-sama, Tutai sama, there is an abnormal movement in Konoha, they seem to be starting to stop!"

The Anbu immediately one-knee kneels, quickly information said it.

When Tutai and Raikage heard the news, the complexion slightly changed, especially Tutai showed a smile.

“Raikage-sama, it’s now!”

In a zone over fifty kilometers long between Konoha and Hidden Cloud, within the Land of Hot Water, Konoha Ninja watched It's easier to go up and rest in the trench.

But they are always vigilant even if they are resting. During the war they must not have any relaxation, especially now that they have received a mission.

This mission is to prepare them to return to the previous defensive line, but the strange thing is that although this mission is issued, it is not for them to execute immediately.

The big Captains of their various battalions kept them on their toes, and only a small number of those at the rear moved into action.

"Captain, don't we have to continue attacking the other side today?"

In the trenches, a young Konoha Ninja lay curiously asked, they belonged to the big Captain who asked them to stay in place Immobile ninja.

He didn't know why the orders issued by the headquarters conflicted with those issued by the Captain, but he knew that he just had to obey the orders.

The most taboo thing about ninja in battle is that the order is wrong. Therefore, when listening to the order, there are strict requirements and it must be decided according to the actual situation.

But this time is different, because Minister Shikaku personally mobilized before coming to the big unit, that is, you must listen to the big Captain on the frontline.

With this order, they can only obey the order obediently and honestly, even if they have doubts in their hearts, they will not express it.

"Attack shit, we're going to retreat out of here now."

Small Captain couldn't help laughing and scolding when he heard his, as he observed the situation on the frontline Speaking on the side.

"And war is no fun. We have the upper hand now, but don't forget that this is an opportunity created by Natsuhiko sama.

And you Look at those places ahead, isn't it good now."

The young ninja pouted at the words of Small Captain, but he remained obediently and honestly quiet.

Beyond the fifty-plus-kilometer line of defense where they were fighting Hidden Cloud, it was basically scorched earth.

It can be said that these places will not recover the probability even after more than ten years, and I don't know how many ninjas of Konoha and Hidden Cloud are buried in this area.

Konoha does have an advantage, but the advantage is not that there will be no casualties. It can only be said that Konoha's casualties are much less than Hidden Cloud.

Thinking of this, the young ninja couldn't help but be silent.

The cruelty of war is always unimaginable, especially those who have experienced the war, are deeply touched by it all.

But the people who participated in the war are also strong in heart, even such a war will leave them with indelible memories for a lifetime.

But at least in this brief moment they can still maintain their mentality, not to mention that this time the war they have gone through the newspaper propaganda, they know what they are fighting for.

The reason for war is very important. In fact, one of the most commonly used reasons in Ninja World is hatred.

Ninja Village appeared early, after all, the essence of each village is still formed with clan as an important core.

Before the village was established, each clan had its own hostile clan.

And these clans have been combined or grouped together after the village appears, or they may have entered other villages.

Those who are combined together can also adjust the contradiction through shadowing, but if they are not in the same village, then the natural hatred will always be maintained.

When the shadow is considering the interests of the village, he will also mobilize such hatred to launch an attack.

The war broke out between the two villages and the duration has been long, and many people died, so this kind of hatred will also be promoted from the clan to the village.

Konoha didn't take the initiative to aggressively though, and other concepts loomed during the Third Shinobi World War.

It's like the idea of 'Protecting Wei Family Garden', but I don't know if 'hatred' is too useful to raise emotions.

Or First Hokage established Konoha with the meaning of eliminating hatred. So far, Konoha is also using 'hatred' as war mobilization.

But now when Natsuhiko is mobilizing and promoting through newspaper, he never mentions the word hatred at all, he mentions protecting his homeland!
And this concept, which was relatively obscure and not fully proposed before, was used by Natsuhiko as just and honorable, and the effect was really unimaginable.

Maybe it's because the Konoha Ninjas have this concept, with this belief, that they are so quick to mobilize and set off.

Even with low morale at first, he still has the appearance of 'underdog will win', and now he has the idea of taking the initiative to fight.

“En?”

Just as the young ninja fell silent, the Small Captain suddenly changed slightly.

Because he obviously felt a lot of chakra's aura, he quickly moved towards them and rushed towards them!

This kind of discovery made him immediately realize that something was wrong, and then he quickly picked up the telescope and began to observe, but he clenched his teeth when he glanced at it.

"What's the matter, Captain?"

The young ninja beside him also noticed something was wrong with Captain, and he immediately asked.

"Get up, we're in trouble."

The Small Captain's voice at this moment was unusually heavy, he put down the telescope and took out a flare.

He took a deep breath and then pulled the signal flare away, instantly moving a red light towards the sky, and then he said.

“Move forward and keep fighting because”

“Hidden Cloud is coming!”

“Hidden Cloud attacking?” in Konoha stronghold Inside, Natsuhiko looked at Nara Shikaku with a heavy expression in front of him, and he asked curiously.

"Yes, the Hidden Cloud has taken the initiative to attack." Nara Shikaku took a deep breath, and then he nodded very seriously: "Their speed is very fast, and our troops were blocked."

Nara Shikaku didn't say much, but Natsuhiko also heard how impossible the situation of the troops attacked by Hidden Cloud would be.

After all, Hidden Cloud has been holding back their grievances for so long, being held to a defensive line, unable to move even a little bit, and constantly enduring Konoha's firepower.

In such a situation, everyone will be full of anger, and they will inevitably be ruthless when they have the opportunity to attack.

Thinking of this, Natsuhiko couldn't help but frowned, although he would admit without the slightest hesitation that he was a person with a dark and cold heart.

But in the end, he was still alone, and even though his old Ancestor had long ago said that his fame was dead, he still felt a little uncomfortable.

"How about the casualties?" After thinking for a while, Natsuhiko finally asked.

"Four or five hundred people were besieged for various reasons." Nara Shikaku shook the shaking ones head: "As for the captured ones, there may be more, we just temporarily counted the corpse we found."

"I see." Natsuhiko nodded

and his expression became serious: "So Hidden Cloud, have they arrived at the scheduled location?"

"It is expected to be two days. Time, they adopted the method of three-way siege, cut off and forced us to move towards the other side, but their troops are not that many."

Nara Shikaku thought for a while, and then spoke slowly. .

"So our large force is still relatively safe, but it takes time to transfer, and it also takes time for us and Hidden Cloud to assemble.

So two days should be necessary. , and if there is no accident, the Hidden Cloud will also attack us in two days."

Natsuhiko heard Nara Shikaku's words, and he finally nodded silently.

It does take time for the large force to operate, but overall Natsuhiko's strategic deployment is complete.

Natsuhiko felt for the first time that even in order to complete a strategic arrangement, the price that needs to be paid seems to be really not small.

When Anbu used to be, his casualties for large troops were basically on paper.

It was the first time that he actually stood on the battlefield, and he was still in command of a large army. Even if he didn't care, he really felt a pressure.

But now that Hidden Cloud has taken the bait, it's up to Natsuhiko to do what he's supposed to do next.

Thinking of this, Natsuhiko's eyes suddenly became a little dangerous, he must make Hidden Cloud pay the price this time!
Time flies, and when Hidden Cloud sees Konoha shifting lines, they rush out of the trench.

They poured out the grievances that had been held for more than half a month on Konoha, and they also completed their mission very well.

They intercepted the troops that Konoha wanted to retreat, and forced Konoha's large force to keep approaching the plain area.

It's just because their own troops are also restricted, so they didn't continue to attack, and instead began to rest and assemble.

They were all waiting for their final order, and Konoha had no way of defending against their charge on such a plain.

They firmly believe that Konoha will be destroyed!

"Raikage-sama, the situation is getting better now."

In the command post of Hidden Cloud, the earth platform that has been under high pressure for half a month seems to be finally relaxed , he finally showed a rare smile.

“Konoha careless, or rather they are really in a hurry, and now they have been completely pushed above the plain by us.

I think, as long as we rest and assemble, we will It's time for a final push against Konoha!"

"Very well, well done, Tutai sensei!"

Fourth Raikage also laughed at this moment, but his smile didn't It didn't take long for him to restrain himself.

"How's Konoha doing now, have they organized another retreat?

Also, what's the reaction of that damned guy in Onoki now, do they have any new moves?"

Although Konoha was forced to the plains, they also had to be careful to be scattered by these guys and escape.

However, Fourth Raikage didn't care too much about this. After all, they could only go back to Land of Fire.

The war between the Great Country Ninja Villages will never let the war spread into their own country, which is a real bottom line.

Fourth Raikage believed that Konoha would not dare to retreat easily, because once they retreated, their Hidden Cloud could drive straight in and quickly disperse into the Land of Fire territory.

Konoha can only assemble here, only fight them here!

It's just that Onoki's attitude is really a headache. Who would have thought that Hidden Stone, which has no war pressure at all, would actually become the key point in the battle situation.

"Konoha won't be retreating, they dare not leave. As for Hidden Stone, there is no news yet, our people have not even seen Onoki."

Tutai also Somewhat helpless, he has been focusing on Hidden Stone since he completed the strategic mission, but now it seems like Hidden Stone is not giving any feedback at all.

This made him helpless and at the same time he could only give up. In the end, to completely calm everything down, we still need to see their frontal battlefield performance.

"Is that so, then let them keep staring." Fourth Raikage stood up, his eyes stern: "Pass the order, and we'll attack tomorrow morning!"

"Yes, Raikage-sama!" Tutai responded loudly, his eyes also full of fire.

This time is bound to be the end of Konoha!

"father .Tsuchikage sama, isn't there anything to see?"

In a hidden cave where Konoha battles Hidden Cloud, Kitsuchi speaks somewhat helpless.

“The emissaries of the Hidden Cloud have been in the village for a long time, and now Konoha has been sealed off on this plain.

Once the Hidden Cloud attacks, follow their Features and abilities, I'm afraid this is the end of Konoha."

"Shut up." Onoki glanced at his own son, he shook his shaking ones head helplessly.

How his own son is like those simple-minded Hidden Clouds, didn't he see that Konoha was actually acting?
Onoki watched for so long, and as a bystander he clearly noticed that there was a lot of unreasonable behavior on Konoha's side.

And all these kinds of unreasonable things have brought Konoha to this point. You must know that Konoha's form was not bad before that.

Onoki speculates that this is likely to be done on purpose by Konoha.

As for why Konoha did this, he didn't know, but he knew that Konoha must have a purpose in it.

took a deep breath, Onoki stared at the battlefield, he could already feel the footsteps of the final battle approaching.

And he also agrees with a word of his son, that is doomsday!

"It's just that it's hard to say who's doomsday"

(end of this chapter)

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