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Chapter 942: My Giant Turtle Island?
Chapter 942: My Giant Turtle Island?
Gazing at the vast, empty sea before him, Ai's thoughts were consumed by a single question.
"My giant turtle island?"
This was undoubtedly the only thing on the Fourth Raikage's mind at that moment.
The reality before his eyes forced Ai to accept that the turtle island, which he had once trusted without a doubt, had seemingly vanished.
"Everyone, spread out and search the surrounding sea area for an island about ten kilometers in size, with..."
Ai could only issue such an order.
After being pursued for half a day, when he reunited with the Coalition Army's main forces to prepare for a counterattack, Ai discovered that several Akatsuki members were missing. He then headed to the turtle island, never expecting this turn of events.
"Yes, Raikage-sama!"
Coalition ninjas dispersed in different directions.
With their chakra, they could easily scout the vast surrounding sea area.
As long as the turtle island was still within this sea area, they would undoubtedly find it.
At this moment, Ai could only hope that his memory was faulty and that the turtle island hadn't slipped out of his control.
The outcome, however, was destined to fuel his anger.
As the ninjas who had dispersed for reconnaissance returned, they all reported that they couldn't find the turtle island.
"..." Ai's body flickered with black lightning, and he clenched his fists, roaring, "Akatsuki!"
His voice carried boundless fury.
There was no choice; Akatsuki had first gravely injured Chirabii and now taken the turtle island. How could Ai not be enraged?
The fact that he didn't immediately lead the Coalition Army to confront the White Absolute's forces already demonstrated his remarkable self-control.
Don't be fooled by his past actions of frequently leading large armies to attack Konoha.
It was only because he knew that Sarutobi Hiruzen was in Konoha, making it impossible for a battle to break out. Even if a fight did occur, it would ultimately be resolved through negotiations, and regardless of the outcome, he would still gain benefits.
So, back then, it was natural for him to frequently lead the Cloud ninjas to attack Konoha at the slightest provocation.
There was a guaranteed fallback, and not attacking would have been foolish.
But now?
Without Sarutobi Hiruzen to 'guarantee' his position, if he were to engage Akatsuki in battle on his own...
Winning would be one thing, but if he lost, setting aside the losses, it would damage his prestige and might even provoke dissatisfaction among the other forces in the Coalition.
After all, although the Coalition tacitly acknowledged the Cloud ninjas as leaders, they didn't expect them to lead by constantly putting their own people at a disadvantage.
Who knows, if they saw him defeated, they might even replace the Cloud ninjas with Konoha in the middle of the night, chairs and all.
With such dire consequences at stake, it's no wonder Ai dared not act rashly.
He was only impulsive when the situation called for it; otherwise, he remained incredibly calm.
If not for this temperament, it would have been impossible for the Cloud Hidden Village to continuously enhance its strength through constant invasions and battles, even rivaling Konoha.
"Let's go!"
Ai gritted his teeth, glanced once more at the empty sea before him, and led his troops towards the border.
The border!
The border between the Land of Lightning and the Moon Country.
This desolate, barren area had now become the chosen battleground.
Even if it were completely destroyed, it wouldn't significantly impact the Land of Lightning, so setting up the battlefield here was quite reasonable.
They had even started constructing a new command post.
It was being built directly within a cave.
From this command post, he could direct the entire Coalition Army, and the Five Great Shinobi Villages had even implemented some of their unique defense methods here, making it an impenetrable fortress.
Additionally, the command center also served as a 'communication center.'
By utilizing the Yamanaka Clan's secret technique with specialized equipment, they could communicate over long distances.
Although it couldn't match the Scorch Sun Nation's communication range that covered the entire Shinobi World, covering a battlefield of over a hundred kilometers was no issue.
It was evident that the Yamanaka Clan had a solid foundation, as even after Yamanaka Inoichi's fall, someone could step up to fulfill this task.
Speaking of the Yamanaka Clan, it's impossible not to mention Yamanaka Ino.
At this point, she had 'defected' to the Heavenly Fortress Tower and even infiltrated the Konoha faction, becoming close to TenTen and Kiba.
However, surprisingly, she didn't get along well with Hinata.
In the original storyline, Hinata was gentle and kind, but now, she had become cunning and scheming, a super-enhanced blackened version. Naturally, she would be wary of Ino, and even with Hinata's warning, Neji and Hanabi maintained a certain distance from Ino.
Even within the 'Konoha faction,' there were multiple factions and small circles.
So, there's no need to worry about that faction gaining too much power; as long as they're confirmed to be from the Scorch Sun Nation, it's all good.
Speaking of which, the Allied Forces are incredibly busy with their war preparations, and the Scorch Sun Nation is no exception.
However, they're not preparing for battle; they're preparing to 'receive refugees.'
You could say that this work has been ongoing for a long time, but it's become increasingly busy recently.
Compared to before, the number of refugees has skyrocketed exponentially.
Previously, the refugees came from various Allied countries.
Now, they're mainly from the Iron Country, the Country of Fields, and the Country of Hot Springs...
This is because the White Absolute army passes through these areas.
Not a single one of them is spared as they march through, leaving nothing but destruction in their wake.
Yes, this is absolutely different from the original plot.
In the original story, there was not a single mention of the White Absolute army causing destruction and slaughter among the common people.
But reality is not a comic book, and it's impossible for the White Absolute to not create chaos.
Especially under the command of the White Eye Wolf, a madman, they act like a giant net, sweeping through and slaughtering all living beings in their path.
The White Absolute army advances in a scattered formation, and you can imagine how vast the area they cover is.
However, this also means that it will take the White Absolute army longer to reach the Lightning Country, and it gives the Allied Forces an opportunity to launch scattered attacks.
So, not only are the Allied Forces not protecting the civilians, but they're also using them as bait to lure in the White Absolute while sending out small teams to surround them.
Even the ninja villages and nobles of these small countries have no objections to this.
First of all, you need to understand one thing: the values of the nobles and ninjas are completely different from those of Tang Ping, the time traveler.
In the eyes of the nobles and daimyo, commoners are nothing more than lowly people, not on the same level as them, and they wouldn't feel any pain even if countless commoners died.
Being able to use these lowly people to increase their chances of victory in the great war is absolutely a privilege for them.
(Civilians: I thank your entire family!)
While ninjas may have different ideas from the nobles, they only consider the 'villagers' as people, and those outside the village are considered clients or 'outsiders,' with no empathy, at most a few sighs.
Just like in Tang Ping's previous world, when they heard about wars and heavy casualties in other countries, they would only sigh and express their concerns verbally, but they wouldn't have any other thoughts.
Therefore, it's truly impossible to measure the Allied Forces' values using Tang Ping's standards.
What seems cruel to Tang Ping is considered normal by the Allied Forces.
However, the Allied Forces' strategy is an absolute blessing for the Scorch Sun Nation.
Refugees!
Countless refugees are fleeing from these small countries, gathering under the guidance of the Miko, and then being transported by airships and ground-effect vehicles.
The daily migration numbers are staggering, reaching several million.
Food and supplies are not a big issue for the well-prepared Scorch Sun Nation.
The problem is that such a massive project requires an incredible amount of management.
Fortunately, the Scorch Sun Nation's internal management capabilities have long surpassed those of the Ninja World.
Miko!
This management class has existed for many years, and with the continuous expansion and cultivation in the Land of Ghosts, the official number of Miko has now exceeded ten thousand.
There are nearly ten thousand Miko who have not yet graduated, and every year, several thousand are added to the Miko ranks.
Additionally, you have to consider the apprentices trained by the Miko themselves, bringing the total number of managers to several tens of thousands.
Highlight!
The Ninja World's management is different from that of Tang Ping's previous world.
It's rough and simple, and it doesn't require much thought, so their management capabilities are more than sufficient.
The key is to compare it to others!
It's impossible to compare it to the management capabilities of the previous world, but when compared to the various Ninja countries, the Scorch Sun Nation's management and internal affairs capabilities are on a whole different level.
With so many managers, coupled with the improved production and transportation capabilities after the reforms, and the fact that they don't fear civilian casualties, they are able to support such a terrifying migration efficiency.
When the White Absolute army invades the Moon Country and stands at the border with the Lightning Country, facing the Allied Forces, they will realize how much they have profited from this situation.
(End of Chapter)
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