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Chapter 1060: Ino's Performance!
Chapter 1060: Ino's Performance!
Full Assault!
Crush the enemy with overwhelming force.
In the past, to minimize losses, they would naturally try to reduce casualties. But now, their strength far surpasses the enemy.
Even before the Mist and Sand Villages joined, they had already taken on the entire Ninja World alone. Now, with these two major villages switching sides to join the Blazing Sun Kingdom, their strength has more than doubled, not counting the power of their elite fighters.
If the elite fighters’ advantage is factored in, their strength could easily exceed the enemy’s by several times.
Moreover, Tang Ping shouldn’t be included in this calculation. If he were to activate the Sun Furnace, a single strike would be enough to reduce Konohagakure to ashes.
With such a significant advantage, playing tactics would be a waste of time and might even backfire.
A frontal assault!
It’s the best and most suitable strategy.
This time, Tang Ping won’t participate.
It’s not that he has any reservations; it’s to showcase the Blazing Sun Kingdom’s strength.
If Tang Ping were to single-handedly wipe out Konohagakure, it would minimize the Blazing Sun Kingdom’s losses. However, it would only prove that Tang Ping is strong, not the Blazing Sun Kingdom as a whole.
By having the Blazing Sun Kingdom defeat Konohagakure without Tang Ping’s intervention, they can demonstrate their true power.
This way, even if Tang Ping takes a back seat in the future, other major forces won’t dare to cause trouble.
Remember their plan?
To turn the Land of Lightning, the Land of Earth, and others into resource farms, waste disposal sites, and comparison targets.
Thus, the attack on Konohagakure is the final battle and the best opportunity to showcase their strength.
As for sacrifices and casualties?
Of course, there are always sacrifices and casualties in battle. The Blazing Sun Kingdom trains ninjas, not pampered lords. They aren’t afraid of losses.
With proper compensation and benefits, there won’t be a lack of volunteers.
"Alright, let’s do it your way!"
Tang Ping found this proposal very appealing.
While this approach will result in significant sacrifices and consumption, they have accumulated a vast amount of resources and are looking for an excuse to distribute them.
This is an opportunity!
This major battle is also a chance to improve.
Those who contribute on the battlefield will receive rewards to enhance their strength.
In the Blazing Sun Kingdom, there are plenty of valuable resources for improving one’s abilities; the challenge is earning the contributions needed to exchange for them.
Previously, even completing missions was only moderately efficient.
Now, this is an excellent opportunity to earn contributions.
The previous final battle had already distributed a massive amount of contributions, leading to rapid strength improvements for many.
Now, it’s another chance.
Of course, the actual offensive will take place after the one-month period agreed upon with Tsunade.
Tang Ping will even release the news in advance to put more pressure on Konohagakure and allow them to gather more reinforcements.
They need everyone to understand that when facing the Blazing Sun Kingdom, their strength is insignificant.
At this point, Tang Ping’s condition has been restored, and he has resurrected the majority of the fallen elite fighters.
He had been well-prepared for the previous final battle, which is why he could perform the resurrection so quickly and easily. Otherwise, resurrection wouldn’t be a simple task.
With these elite fighters at their disposal, the Blazing Sun Kingdom can crush any opponent.
Soon, Tang Ping’s decision was communicated to everyone.
Konohagakure, Hokage’s Office.
Bang!
The table was slammed with a heavy fist.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Asuma’s usual calm demeanor was gone, replaced by a cold, anxious gaze.
It wasn’t that his emotional control was lacking; it was because the news he had heard was truly terrifying.
The Blazing Sun Kingdom was preparing to attack Konohagakure!
They were already gathering resources and mobilizing the ninja army.
If it weren’t for these actions, he might have dismissed it as mere talk, but the enemy’s actions made it clear that this was no bluff.
This left him helpless.
He had dared to confront the Blazing Sun Kingdom, ready to fight to the death, solely because he knew they had suffered significant losses and couldn’t immediately launch another major offensive.
Who would have thought the other side was so capable!
With Konoha’s current strength, it was obvious that a full-scale war against the Blazing Sun Kingdom would end in disaster. Asuma couldn’t help but feel enraged.
"This isn’t the time for anger. We need to think about how to deal with this crisis!"
Tsunade’s Advisor Koharu reminded Asuma.
Meanwhile, in the Hokage’s office, only five people were present: the two advisors, Asuma, Shikamaru, and Ino.
A small meeting!
It was a long-standing tradition of the Hokage lineage.
While Naruto and Kakashi, though powerful enough to be considered Kage, were also part of the ‘Hokage lineage,’ they were not included in these small meetings, effectively excluded from the inner circle.
"You’re right, we need to come up with a plan as soon as possible!"
Tsunade’s Advisor Homura followed up, his face filled with deep concern.
Both he and Koharu were essentially stating the obvious.
But the one good thing about them was that they never overstepped their bounds and made decisions for the Hokage. This was why they could maintain their positions as advisors.
"Shikamaru, Ino, what do you think we should do now?"
Asuma, having calmed down, looked at his two disciples.
As for Choji, though he was also a disciple, he lacked the ability to participate in such meetings.
"Teacher, this is a great opportunity!"
Ino spoke first, sharing her thoughts under the watchful eyes of the others.
"Let’s inform the major forces. If supplies and reinforcements don’t arrive quickly, we might have to abandon the village!"
It was a strategic retreat!
If the major forces didn’t want to see Konoha fall, they would have to provide more support.
As for breaking the previous promise to fight to the bitter end?
In the face of the village’s survival, such promises might not hold much weight.
"We can’t do that. If we do, the major forces might stop supporting us and cause trouble for the village in the future!"
Tsunade’s Advisor Homura immediately rejected the idea.
If they did this, who would trust Konoha in the future?
"They’ve invested so much in us. Stopping now would be a complete waste. In this situation, they have no choice but to agree!"
Ino responded with confidence and decisiveness.
The major forces had already provided a lot of support, and if they stopped, all that investment would be for nothing.
Sunk cost!
Ino had heard this term from Tang Ping but hadn’t paid much attention to it before.
But after her transformation, Tang Ping’s words were crystal clear in her mind, giving her a wealth of insights.
"Very well said, continue!"
Asuma encouraged Ino, as her reasoning was sound. He wanted to hear more useful suggestions, not the empty words of the two advisors.
"As for the trouble they might cause us in the future?" Ino’s eyes flickered with a half-smile. "That’s only a concern if we have a future. If we do, then with these resources, no one will dare to cause trouble. If we fail, do we even need to think about the future?"
Her words made the others see things clearly.
She was right; talking about the future only made sense if they had one.
If they couldn’t withstand the Blazing Sun Kingdom, they wouldn’t have a future, and there would be no need to worry so much.
If they could hold out, it would mean Konoha had grown strong enough to face any challenges.
"Very well said. We need to demand more support immediately. Elder Homura, this task is yours!"
Asuma looked at Tsunade’s Advisor Homura, who was responsible for diplomatic affairs.
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
Tsunade’s Advisor Homura nodded in agreement.
Next, they discussed how to secure more support and supplies to hold off the Blazing Sun Kingdom.
‘I hope you won’t blame me in the future.’
Ino looked at the others, a thought flashing through her mind.
Without her suggestion, ‘retreat’ might have been an option.
But now, that option was off the table.
Both sides began to gather their forces quietly.
The battle started six months later, completely unexpected.
(End of Chapter)
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