Chapter 947: The Ninja World's Double Agent!
Chapter 947: The Ninja World's Double Agent!
The Scorch Sun Army!
The arrival of this force has not gone unnoticed by the Five Kage.
With a force of this magnitude, there's no way they could remain unaware.
After learning of the Scorch Sun Army's movements and noticing unusual activity in the southern region of the Lightning Country, it wasn't difficult to guess who had arrived.
"That's right, maybe the Scorch Sun Army is here to help us, who knows?"
Yekawa retorted.
Indeed, this was a politically correct statement.
Ai's attitude at this moment completely treated the Cloud Hidden Village as the leader of the Five Great Ninja Villages, naturally making the other villages oppose him.
Just like how the previous four great ninja villages had an unspoken agreement to target Konoha.
Being the leader and getting ganged up on by your subordinates is a very normal occurrence, isn't it?
"I think we can invite them to join forces with us and deal with Akatsuki first!"
A Mei suggested.
Both she and Yekawa were well aware of Tang Ping's goal.
However, now was not the time to reveal their true intentions.
The Ten-Tails' Power had not yet appeared.
Yes!
Tang Ping's order to the two women was to stick to their roles until the Ten-Tails' Power or the Infinite Tsukuyomi began.
Hmm, at most, they just wanted to avoid a confrontation with the Scorch Sun Nation.
The Ninja World's Double Agent!
At this moment, Yekawa and A Mei played this role.
However, compared to Ai's hardline stance, they took on a more moderate approach.
It's worth mentioning that even with just five people, they had different attitudes towards the Scorch Sun Army's arrival.
Ai and Jiraiya's hardline faction aimed to take advantage of the situation to deal with the Scorch Sun Army.
Great Tree, the lone 'neutral' party.
Yekawa and A Mei's moderate faction.
Tsk tsk!
One can't help but say, 'small temple, big demon.'
"What if they pretend to ally with us but secretly collude with Akatsuki? How should we respond then?"
Jiraiya suddenly spoke up.
While he didn't directly refute A Mei's suggestion, it was a subtle indication of his stance.
Konoha!
But it was at odds with the Scorch Sun Nation.
Especially with the Scorch Sun Nation's rapid growth, it was like they were feeding off the village's resources, which infuriated Jiraiya and the entire Hokage system.
Compared to non-Hokage system ninjas and civilians, there was no room for reconciliation between the Hokage system and the Scorch Sun Nation.
Therefore, it's understandable why Jiraiya, despite his gentle nature, took a hardline stance.
Especially after Tang Ping's actions against Sarutobi Hiruzen and Myoubokuzan, he had a personal vendetta.
So, not leading the Allied Forces to directly attack them was already a compromise. How could they possibly consider 'joining forces' with them? It was wishful thinking.
"If we let Akatsuki complete the Moon Eye Plan, the entire Ninja World will be in peril. Do you want to destroy the Ninja World?"
Yekawa stood on a moral high ground.
Yes, even if there was an insider, it didn't mean they had to be low-key. Being low-key would only lead to quicker exposure, so she wouldn't play the role of a yes-man.
"Akatsuki's target is the Ninja World, and the Scorch Sun Nation might be even more concerned than us. Otherwise, they wouldn't have rushed here. This is a good opportunity to deal with them!"
Ai reminded them.
Akatsuki's target being the entire Ninja World also meant that the Scorch Sun Nation was their enemy as well.
In this situation, the Scorch Sun Nation would be cautious, so taking advantage to eliminate them wasn't impossible.
Normally, dealing with the Scorch Sun Nation would be nearly impossible, but in the current chaotic situation, there was hope.
Compared to Akatsuki, the Scorch Sun Nation was a greater threat to them.
"Is that so? What if Akatsuki's Moon Eye Plan is real?"
A Mei seized on this point.
Ai and Jiraiya's plan wasn't entirely unreasonable.
Unfortunately, she and Yekawa were both shaped by Tang Ping, so how could they agree to Ai and Jiraiya's proposal to prioritize dealing with the Scorch Sun Nation?
As the group debated, a Yamanaka clan ninja sitting in front of a water sphere suddenly reported loudly.
"The White Death Army has gathered and is attacking our first line of defense..."
Soon after his words, someone marked the information on the sand table.
The White Death Army, which had been advancing separately, seemed to receive orders upon entering the Moon Country, and they converged, rushing straight towards the border's defense line.
Defense Line!
It was hastily built by the Allied Forces.
In terms of defensive capabilities, it could only be described in two words.
Impregnable!
Even the explosive tags couldn't easily blow it up.
The defense line held little significance for the ninjas and the White Death Army, as both could ignore terrain.
However, these defense lines were equipped with numerous cannons, gliders, war supplies, and more.
Bypassing the defense line without dealing with it would be like exposing one's vulnerable back to the enemy, and the consequences were imaginable.
So, despite having the option to bypass it, the White Death Army chose to engage in a frontal assault.
Of course, there might be another plan in Obito's mind.
In the current narrative, even Dohei couldn't guarantee the outcome.
He only knew one thing for certain: the Ten-Tails and Kaguya would definitely appear, and he couldn't guarantee anything else.
He had prepared numerous backup plans and trump cards, and he wasn't in a rush to use them because he wasn't facing Obito and Madara; instead, he was up against the hidden mastermind of the Ninja World, the ultimate LYB.
Six Paths Sage!
After sensing his threat and existence, there was no way to predict what the other party would do.
Only one thing could be certain.
The original narrative would not unfold as expected.
Obito's actions this time seemed to be out of control.
The relentless slaughter made Dohei feel that something was amiss, but he couldn't pinpoint the exact issue.
Pitfalls everywhere!
It made him feel like he was losing control.
Fortunately, he never slacked off, and he had the power to turn the situation around, unafraid of losing control.
Because he had the confidence to 'flip the table.'
At most, he might not be able to resolve the Big Tree Country issue, forcing them to hide like rats in a gutter, preventing him from resting easy in the future.
When the main force of the White Death Army launched their attack, Dohei naturally received the news immediately.
So, he went to observe the situation right away.
Along the way, the barren Gobi terrain ensured minimal damage.
But soon after setting off, Dohei looked up at the sky.
Flight Squadron!
It should be from the Allied Forces.
With his camouflage abilities, he didn't have to worry about being discovered.
Now, the Allied Forces, through their Copycat Strategy, also understood that the role of the flight squadron was not just for attack but also reconnaissance.
Even the Scorch Sun Nation employed this tactic, using the Kilov Airships distributed in the high skies as 'eyes' to monitor the battlefield.
However, the Allied Forces couldn't mimic the Scorch Sun Nation's use of airships for aerial surveillance due to both technical limitations and practical considerations.
The Allied Forces' airships had suffered significant losses since the start of the battle, and the remaining numbers were barely sufficient. They couldn't spare many for reconnaissance, so they had to rely on the flight squadron to conduct visual surveillance in shifts.
Soon, Dohei arrived near the defense line.
The intense explosions echoed in his ears, and he witnessed the battlefield.
Explosive Tags!
Ninjutsu!
Explosive Clay!
Cannons!
...
These attacks continued one after another.
The Allied Forces, positioned in sturdy fortresses several dozen meters high, nestled between two mountain ridges on either side, unleashed a barrage of attacks towards the rear of the White Death Army, which was blocked by their allies.
Occasionally, some White Death soldiers broke through the blockade but were swiftly dealt with by the Allied Forces' small teams.
The stench of blood was overwhelming!
Even though the battle had just begun, the number of corpses Dohei saw might already surpass a thousand.
Even the defending side, with its geographical advantage, suffered significant losses, let alone the White Death Army on the offensive.
Dohei counted at least several thousand White Death corpses.
Even if they were created using the Outer Path Demon Statue with minimal cost, such waste seemed excessive.
"Something's wrong!"
Dohei's sharp senses detected this anomaly.
The current situation was indeed unusual.
(End of Chapter)
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