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Chapter 366: The Complex Allied Forces!
Chapter 366: The Complex Allied Forces!
Finally, as August approached, the allied forces had finally assembled.
The person happiest about this was none other than Tenkai Kokonoe.
"Damn, why didn't they waste a few more months and wait until next year to make their move?"
Dong Ping was exasperated.
The threat of the allied forces had nearly halted Tenkai Kokonoe's development during this period.
For instance, merchants dared not venture to Tenkai Kokonoe during such times.
Fortunately, Tenkai Kokonoe primarily focused on maritime trade; otherwise, they might have collapsed even before the war began.
If it were the Leaf Village, anyone who blocked their surroundings would instantly be in trouble.
It can be said that the Leaf Village, located in the heart of the Fire Country, had both advantages and disadvantages.
Tenkai Kokonoe was significantly affected.
Many materials and goods were sourced from within the Fire Country, and the disruption in trade made things difficult for them.
Fortunately, the most crucial aspect, food, was not impacted, or they wouldn't have been able to hold out.
Especially for the Tea Country, which required a massive amount of tools and resources for development, the quantity transported during this period had decreased to only one-tenth of its usual amount.
So, if the allied forces continued to drag things out, they might take the initiative and attack to seek relief.
Damn, they had never seen such a delay.
After getting used to the efficiency of ninjas, witnessing the efficiency of the Daimyo truly opened Dong Ping's eyes.
However, according to the information gathered through espionage.
The Fire Country Daimyo even felt their actions were too hasty.
If not for the significant financial strain, they might have had the allied forces circle the Fire Country first, intimidating various lords and powers before finally attacking Tenkai Kokonoe.
It had to be said that the Fire Country Daimyo was truly eccentric, with a unique way of thinking that often clashed with Dong Ping's more conventional mindset.
If Dong Ping had known this earlier, he wouldn't have concentrated all his forces to engage the enemy. Even when the allied forces truly attacked, he would still have had more than enough strength.
Furthermore, he was not currently at Tenkai Kokonoe.
He had already infiltrated the allied forces with Hyuga Cangyue, preparing to attack Tenkai Kokonoe.
Yes, you heard that right.
He had also joined this campaign against Tenkai Kokonoe and received a substantial reward.
Well, Dong Ping was there to enjoy the spectacle and prevent any unexpected situations.
After all, with Kakuzu and Sasori present, if Akatsuki considered Tenkai Kokonoe an obstacle to their plans, they might suddenly decide to eliminate them.
Although there was Konan, the 'inside ghost', no one could fathom Nagato's thoughts.
After all, they had turned dark!
Additionally, with the presence of the Byakugan Wolf and Zetsu, there were too many unpredictable factors.
In the original storyline, the Akatsuki organization had remained low-key as mercenaries until Prince Minato's graduation, at most interacting with Daigo.
However, as Dong Ping's influence grew, the original plot began to change.
For example, this allied force had never appeared before.
In this grand battle, Dong Ping had no 'prophet' advantage, so he had to find a way to keep an eye on the situation.
Thus, the Shell Organization made a 'comeback'.
Due to their previous actions, they had established a formidable reputation, and no one doubted their identity.
The Daimyo offered them a signing bonus of ten million gold coins and then hired the two of them for a daily salary of one hundred thousand gold coins.
Well, Kakuzu and Sasori were also paid this much! It could only be said that the Fire Country Daimyo was truly wealthy.
Maintaining such a ninja army's expenses, even if they did nothing, would cost over one hundred million gold coins per month, and the expenditure would only increase during battles. Still, the Daimyo could drag things out for several months.
What a talent! Everyone was satisfied with the mission.
Joking aside, they continued to sing, dance, and receive their salaries, with guaranteed logistics, making them so comfortable that many gained a few pounds. How could they not be satisfied?
If not for the Fire Country Daimyo's order to attack, the hired ninjas would have been willing to stay until the end of time.
"Sigh, the good times are finally over!"
Dong Ping said to Hyuga Cangyue, who was also wearing a bone mask beside him.
In the past few days, he had also witnessed quite a few amusing things.
This ninja army was formed by multiple forces, and every day was filled with excitement and excellent treatment.
If this treatment had been available before graduation, he would have been as lazy as a salted fish.
Damn you, Danzo.jpg!
"We've been attracting a lot of attention these past few days!"
Hyuga Cangyue glanced around with a meaningful look.
Indeed, numerous people had been trying to gather intelligence on them during these days, and the number was frightening.
There was no choice!
The 'Shell' organization was too mysterious, and their achievements were too brilliant.
Not only had they raided the Root twice, but they had also seized the body of the Third Raikage on the battlefield, captured Daigo, assassinated Mist Village Anbu, and attacked the Cloud Village... and more.
These achievements were so impressive that they were bound to attract attention.
The Ninja World adhered to secrecy, and if all this information were made public, the Shell organization would be the most prominent star in the Ninja World.
Even the Akatsuki organization's fame paled in comparison to the Shell organization.
Facing such a powerful and mysterious organization, various forces naturally sought to gather intelligence by all means.
Unfortunately, despite investing significant resources, they had gained nothing.
This organization seemed to have emerged out of thin air, and their actions followed no discernible pattern.
It was rare to hear of the Shell organization's appearance, naturally attracting a lot of attention.
However, understanding their formidable strength, no one dared to cause trouble.
Even the Five Great Ninja Villages were cautious.
Without a solid plan, they wouldn't act against the Shell organization, whose strength began at the Shadow Level.
They wouldn't even take action!
Unless there was an irreconcilable conflict.
After all, failure meant being targeted by such a formidable and mysterious organization, something no one wanted, not even the Five Great Ninja Villages.
As the saying goes, when someone suspects you have weapons of mass destruction, it's best to actually have them.
The Shell organization was of the type that possessed weapons of mass destruction, so these forces sought intelligence to prepare for potential threats rather than to take them down.
As the two exchanged glances, the ninja army began to assemble.
At this moment, everyone gathered in front of the high platform in the training ground, awaiting a speech.
Indeed, they were treating these ninjas like regular troops.
But it wasn't unusual in the Great Ninja Villages; it was normal to give a speech to boost morale before a major battle.
The issue was that the leader of this ninja army was a bit eccentric.
He put on an aristocratic air at a time like this, making them assemble early while he arrived late.
Did he think everyone was 'obedient' to him?
They were only 'obedient' to money; as long as the Daimyo paid on time, they would survive.
What difference did being a Quasi-Hokage make?
Aside from Dong Ping and his group, just the presence of Sasori and Kakuzu was enough to ensure the other party's death.
Even without these exceptional individuals, the Xuan Yuan crowd, the 'Ninja Hunter' team that had previously attacked the Cloud Village and caused extensive damage, was enough to make them unable to back down.
Therefore, the other party was risking their lives, and Dong Ping admired their audacity.
Strong ninjas had their unique personalities, and if provoked, they would kill without hesitation.
But Dong Ping wasn't worried about the ninja army; he was concerned about unexpected factors.
As it turned out, his concerns were justified.
The Quasi-Hokage, named Chi Kuru Maru, with a face full of cunning, was accompanied by a group of black-hooded, armored figures with long swords at their waists.
"???"
Dong Ping immediately sensed something amiss.
Their eyes were dull and lifeless, like dead fish.
No, not dead fish—dead objects.
Apparently, the nobility had deep waters.
Merely observing wouldn't yield much intelligence, but with the 'Humanoid Scanner + Radar' by his side, Dong Ping turned to Hyuga Cangyue.
(End of Chapter)
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