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Chapter 368: Tactics and Chaos!
Chapter 368: Tactics and Chaos!
"Be careful!"
"Get out of the way!"
...
Suddenly, a cacophony of noises erupted ahead.
"???"
Douhei immediately turned to Hyuga Tsukiyo by his side.
Tsukiyo, of course, used her Reincarnation Eye to observe, but soon shook her head in confusion, indicating that she saw nothing.
Boom! Boom!
The continuous explosions sounded familiar to Douhei.
That's right, it was the Explosive Tags! If there was only one sound, it would be hard to identify, but with such similar explosions going off one after another, it could only be this possibility.
But wasn't this a normal tactic?
Setting up Explosive Tag arrays along the enemy's path.
A certain shame of the Senju clan had died in an Explosive Tag trap, right... Rope Tree?
The problem was that this time, the difficulty of the Heavenly Fortress's setup was a bit too simple.
Given the mobility of ninjas, to make the traps effective, they would need to be set up over an extremely large area.
But this time, the Ninja Army had to protect the Regular Troops, so their movement was restricted to a certain range, making it easy to set up trap zones.
The Explosive Tags were effective even against Shadow Rank Shinobi, let alone the Ninja Army members.
Especially with their cunning and treacherous methods, if one's foundation was not strong enough, it was very possible to capsize in a ditch.
"The Red-Eyed Clan is really generous!"
Tsukiyo stood on the branch next to Douhei, listening to the surrounding explosions and sighing.
Using Explosive Tags to set up traps was powerful, but it wasn't without drawbacks.
Expensive! The price of Explosive Tags was not low, and the more you bought, the more expensive they became.
Moreover, when used to set up traps, it was inevitable that most of them would not be effective, and only a small portion could be triggered, making it a huge expense.
"For us, money is not a problem. As long as it reduces our losses, it's worth it no matter the cost!"
Douhei, on the other hand, was extremely relieved by this assessment.
It seemed that Uchiha Yae had taken his usual advice to heart, which was why she chose this tactic.
Traps specifically targeting the Ninja Army!
Since they were set up on both sides of the road, there were no traps on the road itself.
It was clear that they were targeting the Ninja Army and had no intention of harming the Regular Troops.
Joking aside, Douhei had complained about the Allied Forces countless times, so Yae naturally knew why he looked down on them.
The reason was that the Allied Forces had a 'pig teammate' in the form of the Regular Troops. If not for their burden, even with the internal chaos within the Ninja Army, they would still pose a significant threat to the Heavenly Fortress.
Therefore, how could she target their pig teammate when her own side had such powerful allies? She could barely even protect them.
After encountering the Explosive Tag trap, it was natural for the Ninja Army to take responsibility for clearing it.
It was impossible to let the Regular Troops do it, right?
Wrong!
Letting the Regular Troops clear the traps was actually a good idea.
In the eyes of the Fire Country's upper echelons, the life of an Ashigaru might not be worth as much as an Explosive Tag, making them perfect for use as expendables.
However, ordinary people had difficulty moving through the forest, and most of the Explosive Tags were set up in places like trees, which made the Allied Forces' leadership abandon this terrifying idea.
Of course, there was a simpler way.
Take the main road! Don't move through the forest like a ninja.
This way, they wouldn't need to clear the traps.
If Douhei were in command, he wouldn't choose this option.
Because although this choice seemed the easiest and most convenient, it was actually a tactical trap.
With the Ninja Army on the main road, while they eliminated the threat of traps, they faced a very serious problem.
What if the enemy ambushed or attacked from both sides of the forest?
On the open main road without any cover, a single round of thrown ninja tools would be enough to cause heavy casualties.
However, the leader of the Allied Forces, Quasi-Kage Chi Kuru Maru, was not known for his exceptional command abilities, so he simply waved his hand, indicating that they should take the main road.
This scene was also conveyed by carrier pigeons to the temporary camp several hundred kilometers away.
Temporary Camp!
Although it was preceded by the word 'temporary,' the clean and orderly camp exuded a sense of solemnity.
At the very least, it was a level above the chaotic camp of the Daimyo's Ninja Army.
In the center of the camp, a large sand table was set up in a tent.
Ah yes, this sand table was Dong Ping's idea.
In the past, during operational meetings, they used maps, and not the precise kind either.
Later, Dong Ping couldn't bear the situation any longer and opted to create high-precision maps, using various markings and colors to draw professional maps. At the same time, he introduced the 'sand table' as a powerful tool.
But as soon as these two items were unveiled, they were immediately restricted by the upper echelons, who considered them the trump card of the Heavenly Fortress.
No one was a fool; everyone could see the potential of these two items to revolutionize warfare.
Just like now!
On the sand table, every mountain range and every lake was clearly marked, allowing anyone to grasp the situation at a glance.
With the 'Glide Wings,' terrain reconnaissance was no longer a challenge, at least for the Heavenly Fortress.
"Next, I plan to give the Daimyo's Ninja Army a 'surprise' here!"
Uchiha Yae stood before the massive sand table, her slender, fair fingers pointing at a specific location, and then she looked at the people around her.
Uchiha Shizuka, Uchiha Shou, Medicinewild Nayu, Kikan Mangetsu, Yamagawa Kousuke, Honglian, Uzumaki Kaizou, Nohara Rin, and other high-ranking officials were all present.
Medical ninjas were there to treat the injured ninjas, so it was natural for them to be present.
Everyone's gaze followed Uchiha Yae's pointed finger.
It was a location with no terrain advantage.
"If we set up an ambush in the valleys or dense forests, they would definitely be on guard. So, the small forest area is the most suitable, and this time we have 'helpers.' I believe they won't let us down!"
Uchiha Yae explained with utmost confidence.
Indeed, if they were to ambush in a dangerous area, there would be no chance unless the enemy's intelligence had dropped.
But taking action in a place with little advantage would definitely catch the enemy off guard.
Furthermore, the Heavenly Fortress had an 'inside agent' assisting them this time.
This was also one of the reasons Dong Ping was willing to entrust the task to her.
On the other hand, it was because the Heavenly Fortress had too many elite and powerful ninjas, not to mention their equipment advantage.
With a few explosive tags, even a Chunin could output like a Jonin. Who could withstand that?
Moreover, the Daimyo Allied Forces had internal issues, and it seemed like the 'advantage was on our side.'
On the other side!
Dong Ping was unaware of Uchiha Yae's decision.
Having entrusted the matter to her, he naturally wouldn't interfere.
At this moment, his expression was grave due to his greatest concern.
They appeared!
The Byakugan Wolf and Zetsu were currently 'observing in secret.'
And not only that, through the inside agent Konan, even Nagato had arrived.
It could be said that the Akatsuki was fully mobilized.
The only good news was that the enemy was in the open while they were in the dark, and the enemy didn't know that they were aware of their arrival.
Additionally, the Byakugan Wolf and Zetsu weren't with Nagato.
Staring intently!
At this moment, the Shell Organization was like a vortex, attracting countless gazes.
Damn it! Dong Ping was now a little regretful about using this alias.
Wouldn't it be better to use a regular alias?
But he had to maintain his act, even if it meant kneeling to do so.
He couldn't just abandon the Shell Organization alias; he had to stick it out.
Wait!
With countless gazes fixed on them, escaping wouldn't be easy.
Fortunately, Hyuga Cangyue, the 'Humanoid Radar,' was there; otherwise, Dong Ping would have been truly irritated by these trolls.
As long as they didn't give them a chance to act, they probably wouldn't cause trouble.
Unfortunately, Dong Ping didn't know that the opportunity to act would soon arise.
When the allied forces spent several days and arrived at a flat forest, the offensive from the Heavenly Fortress began.
(End of Chapter)
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