Chapter 711: Mobilization in the Water Country!
Chapter 711: Mobilization in the Water Country!
The day after the declaration of war!
In the Radiant Sun Tower.
The war effort kept everyone busy.
Sitting in the command hall, Yuzuhara Yaya listened to the previous night's casualty report and spoke up.
"According to the original plan, deploy the Flying Corps to engage, but take turns in battle to train, and do not allow pursuit..."
She calmly outlined the arrangements.
Although several subordinates didn't understand why they had to do this, giving the enemy a greater chance of survival, none dared to refute her.
The Flame Queen!
This title not only described her combat prowess but also her queen-like personality. Even her own clan members knew that she wouldn't go easy on them if they made a mistake.
It could be said that in the entire Skyguard Tower, as long as Dong Ping didn't take charge, she was truly capable of controlling everything.
After seeing several subordinates leave, Yuzuhara Yaya rubbed her eyes, relieving the exhaustion of her spiritual power and savoring the changes brought about by the Eternal Mangekyo.
After the Eternal Mangekyo promotion, her body also underwent changes, but it wasn't an instant process; instead, it was a gradual transformation.
Currently, her physical qualities were continuously improving, and her chakra was also increasing.
Such changes were the rightful benefits of promotion.
Those who took shortcuts to gain power, like the White Eye Wolf, the Great Filial Son, and the Calm Water, wouldn't have such fundamental benefits, which was why they seemed 'weak.'
In reality, the Uchiha clan was not weak.
Just look at Madara's performance on the battlefield to know that the Uchiha were incredibly formidable in taijutsu.
Dong Ping handed over the command of this major war to Yuzuhara Yaya.
However, he also outlined the strategy.
Show weakness to the enemy, luring out the hidden forces lurking in the shadows.
For this reason, even though Yuzuhara Yaya knew in advance about the air raid the previous night, she merely recalled the troops and didn't touch anything else.
She wanted the allied forces to believe they had achieved a significant victory and that the Skyguard Tower had suffered heavy losses.
Although her personality was domineering and assertive, she had never once disobeyed Dong Ping's orders.
It was precisely because of this that Dong Ping entrusted her with all authority without fear of failure.
"Jingxiang, you and Uncle Xiang, hold off the Shadow-level powerhouses from the Cloud Hidden Village!"
"Haoji, you and Izumi, take care of the Stone Hidden Village!"
"I'll handle the Leaf Village!"
...
Yuzuhara Yaya made the arrangements for the powerhouses.
She only assigned the Shadow-level powerhouses; for the likes of Naruto, Karin, Shion, Suigetsu, and others, they were free to choose their paths.
Note that the Shadow-level powerhouses restrained each other.
Until one side was defeated, the other wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
Because if one dared, the other would too, and that was the unspoken understanding.
This arrangement required the enemy's Shadow-level powerhouses to make a move first; only then would they respond. For now, it was just the initial allocation.
"Yes!" N
The powerhouses acknowledged respectfully.
In such a public setting, Yuzuhara Yaya represented Dong Ping, and no one would dare disobey her orders.
After completing the assignments, Yuzuhara Yaya looked at the two pieces of intelligence in her hands.
One was from the Water Country, and the other was from the Wind Country.
Indeed, these two places were their current focus; the Skyguard Tower's role was primarily defensive.
At least, until the two great countries were conquered, even if those enemies emerged, the Skyguard Tower wouldn't rush to counterattack.
They weren't afraid of losses anyway.
Despite the allied forces' surprise attack achieving significant results, destroying vast rice fields, fruit trees, and more, the Skyguard Tower's primary production base wasn't here.
The River Country, Tea Country, and Water Country!
Any one of these places was larger than the Skyguard Tower's base.
Especially the Tea Country and Water Country, their production was simply astonishing.
Just the combined output of these few places was enough to sustain the Wind Country and Water Country.
Such was the extent of their productivity! With this confidence, Yuzuhara Yaya wasn't worried about the allied forces' offensive destroying the Skyguard Tower.
As long as the bottom line of not allowing the enemy to breach the city was maintained, even if the outside was turned into scorched earth, it was within the acceptable cost.
Paying this small price to completely transform the Water Country and Wind Country into their desired shape was absolutely worth it.
The contents of the two letters also signified the official start of the conquest plan for those regions.
Water Country, New Mist Hidden Village!
This Mist Hidden Village, located at the port, was unrecognizable compared to the old Mist Hidden Village; no one would consider it a mere village.
First, the population!
In the past, the Mist Hidden Village had only around a few hundred thousand people, and most villagers stayed hidden, rarely appearing outside due to the extreme danger.
But now?
Just looking at the densely packed crowds on the streets, one could tell how drastic the changes were.
A million!
The population had surpassed a million, an unimaginable feat for the Mist Shinobi of the past.
And there was no need to worry about security.
In the past, due to 'survival' and resource issues, the Blood Mist Village was born.
Now, resources were abundant, and there was no need to turn against their own people.
Furthermore, with the brainwashing of the priestesses, everyone now devoutly believed in the 'Radiant Sun Will' and was wholeheartedly devoted to the Skyguard Tower.
After all, the contrast between now and the past was stark.
In the past, they struggled with hunger and cold, and their living environment was dangerous.
Now, they had good food, warm clothing, and a safe and prosperous living environment.
Anyone with a clear mind would know whom to follow.
If anyone dared to mention rebellion and wanted to revert to the old Mist Hidden Village, they would undoubtedly be killed by countless Mist Shinobi.
Only a madman would choose to suffer and return to those times.
The nobles and daimyo had been trying to infiltrate the New Mist Hidden Village, aiming to bring them under their control.
But not only did they fail, many of them also 'committed suicide with seventeen kunai in their backs.'
This deterrence had forced the daimyo and nobles to remain quiet.
Additionally, the Mist Shinobi strictly blocked the sea, preventing the nobles and daimyo from contacting other forces.
And today, the entire New Mist Hidden Village was filled with an unusual atmosphere.
Tense and excited! Because today was the opportunity they had been waiting for.
To completely conquer the Water Country.
In the past, there were already many opportunities to do so.
But due to insufficient preparation, they had to give up.
For example, the number of priestesses, food supplies, and other resources...
If they had taken over the Water Country without proper preparation, they wouldn't have been able to manage it and would have only become a burden.
Especially those bureaucrats! Dong Ping had had enough of their corruption and greed, so he wanted to replace them with the priestesses.
It could be said that without the bureaucracy, they would truly be in control.
If they relied on the bureaucrats, aside from efficiency issues, their greed alone would be enough to cause tragedy.
The square in front of the Water Shadow Tower!
Countless figures wearing Mist Shinobi headbands and combat uniforms stood like spears, yet not a single sound was heard.
Their numbers were in the thousands, nearly ten thousand!
If these were ashigaru, there would be nothing unusual about this number.
But if these were all ninjas, the quantity was astonishing.
Ninjas were known as Gold-Eater Beasts, and it was common knowledge that training a ninja consumed a significant amount of resources. With so many ninjas, one could imagine the resources required.
The number of Mist Shinobi had increased several times compared to the past, and if there were another ninja village ranking, they would no longer be at the bottom.
Step, step!
Several figures slowly walked out of the Water Shadow Tower and onto the platform in front of these figures.
Leading them was a female ninja wearing a 'Water' character hat, with emerald green eyes and long, reddish-brown hair.
Behind her were several figures with varying auras.
Yes, these people were none other than the Fifth Mizukage, Akimi Mei, and her trusted followers.
Nagai Takashi, Ao, Shiro, Sengurai, Chojiro, Rin Kein'yu Yori, and Kitoro Mangetsu! The weakest among them were elite jonin, and there were even jonin-level and kage-level ninjas, forming the foundation of the Mist Shinobi faction.
"Everyone, for a pure blue ninja world!"
"I declare that the Water Country will be purified!"
Akimi Mei didn't beat around the bush and directly stated her purpose.
She wasn't a bureaucrat or a noble; efficiency and decisiveness were the style of a ninja.
"For a pure blue ninja world!" N
Below the platform, countless Mist Shinobi roared in unison.
Their morale was through the roof!
Brainwashed by the Radiant Sun Will, they had long wanted to settle scores with the corrupt and backward daimyo and nobles of the Water Country.
Not to mention, this mission also represented a chance to earn a massive amount of contribution points.
Whether it was for their ideals or personal gain, they could achieve both in this mission, and they couldn't help but feel excited and exhilarated.
And it wasn't just the Water Country that was mobilizing; a similar scene was unfolding in the Wind Country's Sand Hidden Village.
There was a huge commotion within the two ninja villages.
However, the attention of the ninja world was currently focused on the Skyguard Tower, so it didn't attract too much notice; otherwise, it would have shocked the entire ninja world.
(End of Chapter)
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