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Chapter 125: Konoha Besieged on All Sides!
Chapter 125: Konoha Besieged on All Sides!
"Think the Sand shinobi will do once they get the intel?"
Hyuga Seigetsu, using his Byakugan to scan the surroundings, asked curiously.
At this moment, they were rushing back to Mount Kikyo.
There was no need to worry about being too late!
Shinobi were incredibly mobile. At their speed, they could easily return within a few hours.
Note, this was only possible because they had an average chakra level of around thirteen, allowing them to sustain high-speed travel using Body Flicker for extended periods. Regular shinobi couldn't match this speed.
"Do they have a choice?"
Douhei's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
With the advantage of intelligence, the Sand shinobi would definitely take immediate action.
They knew that the longer they waited, the more disadvantageous it would be for them.
Intelligence could become outdated.
So, they had to act quickly, using the intel to counterattack.
They were betting that Douhei and the Southwest Shinobi Army wouldn't act in unison with the other forces.
The next day!
Douhei, who had returned late last night, was woken by a noise outside his tent.
"Sir, urgent intel!"
The messenger didn't enter the tent but reported from outside.
Did they think they could just barge into the commander's resting place? The shinobi world was full of assassination attempts, and entering without permission was a death sentence.
Still groggy, Douhei quickly received the intel.
He checked the seal to ensure it wasn't tampered with before reading it.
"This..."
The intel stated that the Cloud shinobi had launched a massive offensive from the Moon Country and the Hot Water Country, reaching the border of the Fire Country. The Mist shinobi had also initiated a full-scale attack.
Besieged on all sides!
That was the only way to describe Konoha's situation.
The major shinobi villages had launched nearly simultaneous attacks on the Fire Country, which was at the center.
Fortunately, they had managed to neutralize the Sand Village before it could join the fray, or the situation would have been even more dire.
Currently, the northern front was the most stable.
Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze together were more than enough to hold off the Rock shinobi.
So, this duo would likely be split up, with Minato sent to face the Cloud shinobi. This would create a dramatic one-against-two scenario, where he could earn his "Yellow Flash" moniker.
However, it was unclear how the Mist Village front would be handled.
But that front had been handed over to the Hyuga and Uchiha clans. With these two powerful families at the forefront, the village leadership didn't need to worry too much.
Now, Douhei understood why Konoha could fight a four-front war.
Their strength and resources were indeed formidable.
Moreover, the village had no intention of mobilizing the Southwest Shinobi Army.
Apart from not wanting to further enhance his reputation, it was also because only he could hold the fort at Mount Kikyo, giving the village leadership peace of mind.
Despite any dissatisfaction, his strength was still acknowledged.
Sage Mode!
There were only two known users before him.
Hashirama Senju and Jiraiya, both super-strong shinobi.
Jiraiya's Sage Mode had significant drawbacks, requiring preparation time.
Because of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi had written to him, asking for his opinion on Douhei's Sage Mode.
Jiraiya had no comment.
But Hiruzen understood that Douhei's Sage Mode was definitely stronger than his own, or Jiraiya wouldn't have remained silent.
Criticism was only given by the stronger to the weaker, not the other way around, which was why Jiraiya didn't comment.
Facing two Kage-level opponents alone.
Jiraiya didn't think he could manage it.
If he were to face Douhei one-on-one, he suspected he might not be a match.
Of course, Jiraiya wouldn't admit this.
After all, he was one of the Sannin, the Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku, and wouldn't say he was inferior to a young upstart.
Having Douhei, a 'Sage,' stationed at Mount Kikyo was the confidence Hiruzen had in the newly formed shinobi army.
However, this intel was not friendly to some.
The newly formed shinobi army!
If the situation weren't so tense, they would have had more time to deal with the Sand shinobi.
But now, Konoha was facing enemies on all fronts, and neither resources nor combat power could withstand much more strain. They had little time.
Rushing would lead to mistakes.
As for Douhei, he spent every day at Mount Kikyo, devouring knowledge.
Even with the Clarity Potion, which boosted his learning efficiency, it didn't mean he could instantly digest everything. He still had to study diligently.
And he had a vast amount of knowledge to absorb—ninjutsu, sealing techniques, medical skills, puppetry, and more.
Each field could take a lifetime for an ordinary person to master, but with the Clarity Potion, he could rapidly digest this knowledge.
At the same time, only when they saw him at Mount Kikyo would the Sand shinobi feel secure enough to make their move.
Otherwise, they would be extremely wary.
However, while Do Hei appeared to be at Mount Kikyo, he could always teleport to the scene to watch the chaos unfold.
Hyouga Tsukimune, the last member of Squad 404, remained a non-entity, so he kept a close eye on the movements of the Sand shinobi and the Konoha forces.
With him around, Do Hei could naturally keep a handle on the situation.
At critical moments, he could have someone use the Transformation Jutsu to look like him, while he himself would use Taichi's mobility to head to the front lines and watch the show.
Two days later!
Do Hei, who was studying sealing techniques to clear his mind, received a signal from Hyouga Tsukimune.
It was time. The 'bloodbath' he had been waiting for was about to begin.
He quickly put away the sealing technique knowledge and summoned San Kenji.
The commander running off to watch the fun was no small matter, so he naturally needed to find an ally to cover for him.
Transformation Jutsu!
One of the three basic jutsu taught at the Ninja Academy, San Kenji was extremely familiar with it.
Poof!
A cloud of white smoke later, San Kenji transformed to look exactly like Do Hei.
However, anyone who observed closely would notice the difference.
But Do Hei was already known for being a hands-off leader, delegating daily affairs to Nara Taro. So, as long as San Kenji stayed in the tent, no one would be the wiser.
At most, he might go fishing by the river. As long as he stayed at a distance, even a poorly executed Transformation Jutsu wouldn’t be a problem.
Meanwhile!
Do Hei quietly left the camp.
As the commander, he knew the camp layout too well, so he transformed into San Kenji to leave the camp.
They swapped identities!
And he even had San Kenji's identification, making it as real as it could be.
After leaving the camp for a distance, he bit his finger and formed the hand seals.
Summoning Jutsu!
He summoned Taichi, who had been recuperating on the Fusan tree.
"Let's go!"
Do Hei jumped onto Taichi’s back and gave the command.
Though Taichi’s condition was poor due to the earlier 'Sunset,' simple flight to travel was not a problem.
So, in less than two hours, Do Hei arrived at the scene of the chaos.
No, it was a battlefield!
After all, he was a Konoha shinobi now, so he couldn’t be too obvious about his spectator tendencies.
"Too bad there’s no Fun System, or I’d have maxed it out by now!"
As he landed, Do Hei joked and canceled the Summoning Jutsu.
Taichi had only come to serve as a transport and wouldn’t stay.
The area around them was hilly terrain.
The Sand shinobi’s main force was in this region.
If Kumogakure and Kirigakure hadn’t intervened, the new shinobi army would have slowly probed and cut off the Sand shinobi’s supply lines to force them out.
But now, several Konoha frontlines were in crisis.
There was no time to waste on the Sand shinobi.
So, once they found the Sand’s main force, the Konoha army launched a full-scale attack.
Of course, with Hyuga clan shinobi in the ranks, they wouldn’t charge in recklessly without reconnaissance.
Do Hei arrived just as the Sand shinobi and Konoha forces were clashing.
The vast hilly area had become a battlefield.
Ninjutsu attacks rained down, turning the hills into a shattered wasteland.
It was chaotic and brutal!
Shinobi battles, unless defensive, usually involved small teams fighting in dispersed formations.
Crowding together would negate their greatest advantage—mobility.
So, this dispersed fighting was the norm.
Do Hei quietly made his way to a small hill about a kilometer from the battlefield.
Hyouga Tsukimune had already secured a 'viewing spot' and camouflaged it, ensuring they wouldn’t be discovered.
With the Byakugan, they knew how to counter it.
As long as the Hyuga branch member didn’t come close, they wouldn’t be found.
"Do Hei-kun, you arrived just in time! The battle is about to start!"
Hyouga Tsukimune greeted Do Hei, ready to watch the spectacle.
She seemed excited, as if this weren’t a bloody and brutal battle but a grand event.
For her, being with Do Hei made anything the most joyful experience, so she was both relaxed and thrilled.
"Alright!"
Do Hei joined her, his eyes fixed on the distant battlefield.
(End of Chapter)
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