Chapter 220: Even the Donkeys in the Production Team Aren't Used This Way!
Chapter 220: Even the Donkeys in the Production Team Aren't Used This Way!
Main Camp of the Northeast Shinobi Army!
About a hundred kilometers from the battlefield.
The previous camp was completely unusable after the fierce battle, so a new camp had to be built.
Of course, supplies and provisions also needed to be replenished. Even though Konoha is wealthy, such losses are extremely painful.
The good news is that our losses were mainly financial, with minimal personnel casualties. The Cloud Shinobi suffered even more significant losses.
More than a thousand out of the five thousand Cloud Shinobi who attacked were lost.
Don't think it's a small number!
Apart from the Stone Shinobi Village, the other four of the Five Great Shinobi Countries follow an 'elite' route.
Even Konoha has only around ten thousand active shinobi.
The Stone Shinobi Village, despite having far fewer people and resources compared to Konoha, has a number of shinobi that is not much less than Konoha's.
It's ruthless!
However, the majority of Stone Shinobi are genin, with very few chunin and jonin, trading quantity for quality.
For the Cloud Shinobi, losing over a thousand is a severe blow.
Therefore, the Nine-Tails' rampage is also good news for Konoha, provided Uzumaki Kukune can return.
"Kukune!"
Before they even entered the camp, Minato Namikaze, his face full of worry, rushed out.
Behind him were the Hyuga, Akimichi, Aburame, and other Konoha elite jonin.
"Minato!"
Uzumaki Kukune, with tears in her eyes, 'freed' herself from Hyuga Cangyue's grip and threw herself into Minato Namikaze's arms, staging a melodramatic scene.
Only Tang Ping's expression was somewhat inscrutable.
It has to be said that Minato Namikaze truly loves Kukune, but this love undoubtedly comes after the village.
The Will of Fire is indeed the strongest genjutsu in the shinobi world, rivaling the future Naruto's mouth jutsu. That much is undeniable.
But Tang Ping was somewhat annoyed.
Because such a person would be a good Hokage and a good superior, but he would never be a good husband.
And the original timeline has proven this.
Yes, this is a trait passed down through the Hokage lineage.
"Thank you, Tang Ping! We owe you a lot this time!"
Minato Namikaze expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
Though he had dispatched multiple reconnaissance teams as the commander, he couldn't personally go due to various responsibilities, so he had been extremely worried. Now, he finally felt at ease.
"These are things I should do!"
Tang Ping didn't take credit.
"That's right, with our relationship, shouldn't I save you, Sugar?"
Kukune playfully patted Tang Ping's shoulder, her tone full of pride.
Tang Ping was so embarrassed that he felt like he could dig a three-bedroom, one-living room apartment with his toes.
Sugar!
The surrounding Konoha shinobi, upon hearing this nickname, clearly couldn't hold back their laughter.
"Alright, let's go inside and talk!"
Minato Namikaze, suppressing his laughter, defused the situation.
The group then entered the new Konoha camp.
There were nearly three thousand Konoha shinobi here, far more than in the Southeast Shinobi Army.
However, the strength of the Hidden Cloud Village is not something the Hidden Sand Village can match, so the large difference in numbers is quite normal.
The morale of the soldiers was also very high.
On the way, they caused quite a stir when they saw them.
Especially Tang Ping, whose fame, though suppressed by the village and not well-known among civilians, was quite high among these frontline shinobi.
After all, he's a fighter!
For a profession that values strength, being a fighter is everything.
Minato Namikaze slowly led them forward, and there was no doubt that he was using Tang Ping to boost morale.
However, Tang Ping's gaze swept over the small figures.
Ninja Academy students!
These ten-year-old boys and girls were also involved in the battle.
After all, ordinary genin on the battlefield mostly throw kunai and explosive tags, so the difference in combat power between genin and academy students is not significant.
'Will of Fire... ha!'
Tang Ping sneered inwardly.
If his memory served him right, the Will of Fire refers to 'Where the leaves flutter, the fire burns eternally,' right?
It sounds good!
It's also because of this philosophy that Konoha was formed.
But now, it's the village's future burning itself to illuminate the village's past.
It's completely the opposite of what it should be.
By the time they returned to the main tent, the number of people had already decreased by more than half.
Those who could enter were mostly jonin or important administrative shinobi.
It was clear that a war council was about to be held.
Good grief, Tang Ping exclaimed!
Uzumaki Kukune had just returned to the camp with him, and they were immediately brought here for a meeting?
Even the donkey in the production team doesn't get pushed around like this, does it?
Unfortunately, Tang Ping's inner complaints went unheard, even by Uzumaki Kukune, who didn't seem to find anything amiss.
Hyuga Cangyue quietly shrank into a corner, completely unnoticed, and no one drove her away.
As for Tang Ping, he naturally sat at the first position on the left side of the conference table.
His status and position were clear!
After all, he was the commander of the Southeast Shinobi Army and the commander of the welcoming force, which was no small matter.
"Alright, let's discuss how we can take advantage of this opportunity to defeat the main forces of the Cloud Shinobi."
Minato Namikaze directly initiated the topic.
After the Nine-Tails' rampage, the Cloud Shinobi suffered the most damage. Now, Konoha had a slight advantage, and with Tang Ping's arrival, it was the perfect time to launch a counterattack.
"I think..."
A Jonin from the Nara clan proposed a plan.
Tang Ping didn't pay much attention to the discussions; his gaze swept over the few people present.
Three people!
Akimichi Chouza, Aburame Shibi, and Inuzuka Kiba, all at the Elite Jonin level.
Akimichi Chouza's presence also represented the early bets of the 'Boar-Deer-Butterfly' trio. As for the other two, they were family investments.
It had to be said, these shinobi clans had a keen sense of smell.
Or rather, the major shinobi clans practiced 'diversified investment,' with some serving Orochimaru and others serving Minato Namikaze.
They were directly binding the two most promising candidates for the position of Hokage.
Tang Ping really admired these shinobi clans for their savvy operations, reminiscent of the noble families from his previous life.
However, he didn't point this out, as it wasn't his concern. So, he closed his eyes to rest until Uzumaki Kukune glared at him, which made him pay more attention.
"Does Mr. Tang Ping have any additional comments on this counterattack plan?"
Minato Namikaze's gentle voice sounded.
It had to be said, not only was he handsome and had a sunny disposition, but he was also gentle (Konoha limited edition) and had high emotional intelligence.
No wonder he was destined to be the Hokage!
However, Tang Ping wasn't focused on tactics. He spoke frankly:
"The success or failure of the counterattack plan depends on the Kage-level fighters... or rather, the Tailed Beasts. Once this point is resolved, we will win!"
In large-scale battles, Tailed Beasts with infinite chakra have a strategic impact.
While we have the Nine-Tails, it might go berserk, and it's uncertain whether it can re-engage. However, the enemy has two Tailed Beasts.
Yes, Tang Ping never forgot that the Cloud Shinobi had two Tailed Beasts.
Killer Bee with the Eight-Tails is one thing.
Fumiko with the Two-Tails, if he remembered correctly, became a Jinchuriki at the age of two and has an excellent relationship with the Tailed Beast. However, he wasn't sure if it was the same as what he knew.
There were still many differences between the anime and the real shinobi world, so he couldn't make assumptions.
"Exactly!" Minato Namikaze gave Tang Ping an approving look and continued, "So, if we can finish the battle before the 'AB' combination arrives this afternoon..."
The key to this battle was 'speed is of the essence.'
If we could resolve the battle before the 'AB' combination arrived, it would be useless even if they did show up.
Afternoon... What aggressive words.
Tang Ping's scalp tingled.
He had used the Body Flicker Technique to get here, expending a lot of chakra and energy. Now, they weren't even giving him a chance to catch his breath before sending him straight into battle.
Listen to what they were saying.
If he were a loyal Konoha shinobi, he would have drawn his sword and charged in without a second thought.
But Tang Ping wasn't!
He wanted to complete this mission with ease and didn't want to be on the front lines. He just wanted to slack off.
But slacking off turned him into the main force, which was hard to accept.
Although he wanted to remind them that his mission was to drive away the 'AB' combination, not to defeat the Cloud Shinobi army, the atmosphere had already been set. In the end, he could only nod reluctantly.
If the Cloud Shinobi army was repelled, the 'AB' combination's auxiliary force would also retreat, right?
At this point, Tang Ping could only console himself with that thought.
After the meeting, he spent a few hours fully recovering his chakra, and it was time to set out.
(End of Chapter)
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