Within the country of Sichuan.
In a valley surrounded by mountains.
A large number of ninjas camped here.
Sunagakure's leading troops had already crossed the Kawa Country and penetrated into the western border of the Fire Country. They caught Konoha by surprise and captured the important town on the border of the Fire Country, Platycodon Castle. Almost all the Konoha ninjas in the city were wiped out.
The valley here is the transfer station of Sunagakure Village. Ninjas sent from the rear to the front line and materials transported to Platycodon City will all be transported here first.
In the Second Ninja War, an important reason for Sunagakure's defeat was insufficient logistical supplies.
Sunagakure originally hoped for a quick victory, but was dragged into the quagmire of a war of attrition by Konoha, and defeat was inevitable.
So this time, Sunagakure was well prepared.
At this time, in the main camp in the center of the camp, the senior officials of Sunagakure Village gathered here.
Since the third Kazekage mysteriously disappeared and his life and death were unknown, the two advisors of Sunagakure Village, Chiyo and Ebizo, the brother and sister, have taken over the power of Sunagakure. This surprise attack on Konoha was also promoted by the two.
In addition, the two candidates for the Fourth Kazekage, Luo Sha and Ye Cang, are also in the camp.
The two are the strongest among the Sunagakure jounin of this generation. Rasa has learned the Magnetic Release of the Third Kazekage, while Ye Cang has mastered the very rare Burning Release Bloodstain Limit.
The performance of the two in this battle will also affect the final ownership of the position of the Fourth Kazekage.
"Chiyo-sama, all combatants are ready, and all supplies are in place. I don't know if we will launch a full-scale attack on Konoha next."
The Jonin in charge of logistics in Sunagakure Village said.
"Use the base of Platycodon Castle and wait for Konoha's ninjas to counterattack." Chiyo said solemnly.
"yes."
"What else do you want to say?" Seeing the complex look on the logistics jounin's face, Chiyo asked.
"Chiyo-sama, we have sufficient combat personnel and sufficient supplies. If we do not take the initiative to attack and expand the results, when the Konoha army gathers, even if we can defend Platycodon Castle by then, we will inevitably fall into a war of attrition just like last time. Among them, in this regard, the village may not be able to compete with Konoha..."
"You are indeed right." Chiyo nodded and looked at Ye Cang beside him: "Ye Cang, what do you think?"
The female ninja named Ye Cang looks to be in her early twenties and about 1.6 meters tall. She had indigo green hair tied into a bun, her temples were dyed tawny, and she was wearing a black sleeveless dress with high slits. Her entire back was exposed, revealing a large area of fair skin.
"This is also what I'm worried about. Our Sunagakure ninjas are very high-quality and will never be worse than Konoha, but they really can't fight a war of attrition with Konoha, which has a deep foundation."
Ye Cang answered truthfully what he thought.
Chiyo frowned slightly when he heard this. Ye Cang's political sense was really too low.
"According to the originally expected time, we still need one year of preparation time, but the current situation is that Sunagakure has to launch a war against Konoha. You should know that the daimyo is very dissatisfied with our last defeat and has been reducing allocations in recent years. The funds provided to the village forced the village to reduce the size of its ninjas.
When the previous three generations were here, they could also increase the village's funds through gold mining.
Ever since the third generation disappeared, the village's economy has been experiencing big problems!
Regardless of whether Konoha did this or not, it must be blamed on Konoha. "
Chiyo explained.
The third Kazekage and her grandson Xie disappeared together. There has been no news for such a long time, and they are basically dead by default.
Even though Chiyo couldn't accept it, it was the truth.
In addition to Konoha, the only ones who can do this are Iwagakure and Kumogakure.
But Sunagakure must settle the account on Konoha's head.
"Chiyo-sama means that we will launch an attack on Konoha sooner or later. The reason why we are advancing now is to transform internal conflicts into external conflicts and prevent internal conflicts.
The shield intensifies. "
Luo Sha on the side said.
"That's what I mean." Chiyo nodded and continued: "If the village shrinks the size of ninjas, many ninjas will inevitably change careers, which is fatal to Sunagakure.
In a few years, our Sunagakure will become the lowest shinobi village among the five major countries.
Since the daimyo is unwilling to increase funding, we can only launch a war in advance.
In this way, no matter whether the daimyo wants it or not, he will not be able to sit back and watch Sunagakure's defeat, and will definitely support our war against Konoha with all his strength.
Once we greatly weaken Konoha's power in this battle, or even unite with other villages to defeat Konoha, the daimyo will not only not hold us accountable, but will allocate additional funds to the village.
In the near future, Kirigakure will attack the Country of Fire from the east. At that time, it will attack from two sides and hold the two forces of Konoha at the same time.
Ohnoki and the Third Raikage will not remain indifferent. "
"So that's it." Ye Cang suddenly realized. She originally thought that Chiyo-sama had lost her mind because of the disappearance of the Third Kazekage and her grandson Xia, and was eager to take revenge on Konoha. Unexpectedly, there were political reasons for this. She I didn't think about this level at all.
Chiyo: "Rasa, all the Sunagakure ninjas in Platycodon City are under your command, Ye Cang! You must assist Rasa."
"Yes." Luo Sha and Ye Cang said respectfully.
"I will lead the puppet master troops to stay in the camp and support you at any time. In addition, I will send a small group of elite troops into the Land of Fire to conduct a surprise attack on the Konoha ninjas and create unrest in their rear. Now that White Fang is dead, We have nothing to worry about anymore.”
"yes!"
...
Konoha Village.
Large troops have begun to gather at the entrance of the village.
Orochimaru will be the commander-in-chief of the Western Front.
Of course, this is something that everyone expected.
The last time they dealt with Sunagakure, the three ninjas gathered together, and Orochimaru was in command.
This time against their old rival, Orochimaru was still leading them, so the jounin felt more at ease.
After all, in every large-scale frontal battle, Orochimaru was at the forefront as the commander. For this reason alone, both family ninjas and civilian ninjas were convinced by him.
Only when soldiers trust their generals can the troops exert their strongest combat effectiveness.
For ninjas with extraordinary abilities, it is very important for wartime strategies, but in the end it is not as good as the confidence of a strong man who takes the lead and brings everyone confidence with his powerful back.
As a 'mediocre' medical chuunin, Bai Yu still stayed at home and did not set out with the army.
Because he wants to help Kushina eliminate future troubles.
At this time, Bai Yu's home.
He and Kushina were in a room covered by a barrier.
Since the showdown between Kushina and the third generation, the third generation has not monitored her through the 'Telescope Technique'.
It's not that I can't, but I don't dare.
"Kushina, are you ready?"
"Um."
Bai Yu sent chakra into Kushina's belly and entered the sealed space together.
After careful consideration, I feel that it is easiest to improve Kushina's combat power at this stage. All she needs to do is help her improve the utilization of the Nine-Tails chakra.
And this matter also requires Uzumaki Mito's help.
The two appeared in the sealed space and came to Kyuubi.
At this time, due to Kushina's mistake last time, Kyuubi's lower body was tightly locked by the golden chain, and only the forelimbs were exposed, which looked very funny.
Bai Yu: "Kushina, let's start."
Kushina nodded, looked directly above the sealed space, and shouted:
"Grandma Mito, I want you to help me unlock the seal, can you?"
As soon as she finished speaking, a light green chakra light group emerged from the space in front of her.
However, this time Uzumaki Mito did not appear in human form, but surrounded Kushina in the form of a chakra light group.
"Grandma Mito?" Kushina looked at Uzumaki Mito's chakra in confusion.
Soon, the figure of Uzumaki Mito appeared in the chakra light group.
After careful consideration, she chose to believe Kushina.
"Kushina." Uzumaki Mito took the initiative and hugged Kushina.
This time she appears in human form will be the last time. Her chakra will lose consciousness and remain in the same state as when she last disappeared.
But Mito is satisfied to be able to see his granddaughter grow up.
At this time, before Bai Yu had time to speak, he felt a gentle and powerful chakra sending him out of the sealed space.
The next second, his consciousness returned to his body.
"..."
Bai Yu smiled helplessly. It seemed that the grandfather and grandson wanted to whisper, so he kicked him out of the group chat.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t listen.
If he made a strong request later, Kushina would definitely tell him what Mito said.
Of course, this is not necessary.
Anyway, as long as it's good for Kushina, it's not like he has to know everything.
At this time, in the sealed space.
Kushina looked at Mito in surprise: "Grandma Mito, Bai Yu..."
Mito smiled slightly and said: "Kushina, I know that child is completely trustworthy to you, and I believe in him, but there are some things I just want to tell you, and I hope you can understand."
"Yes." Kushina nodded.
"I have seen everything that happened between you and Kyuubi. Even now, it is still hard for me to believe that tailed beasts are willing to coexist peacefully with humans. You have done something that no one has done, and I feel very happy. Glad.”
Mito smiled. At this moment, she no longer regarded Kushina as a child.
"Hmph!" Kyuubi behind him heard Mito's words and couldn't help but hum.
"I'm afraid even Hashirama has not thought of Madara being alive. No matter what conspiracy he has, you have to face it yourself. At the last moment, the only thing I can help you with is to release the power of the Nine-Tails."
Mito continued.
"Grandma Mito, have you promised to lift the seal?" Kushina said.
"After all, we can't waste this opportunity. I'll leave all my remaining chakra to you." Mito nodded.
After saying that, Mito quickly formed seals with his hands, completing the seals at a speed that dazzled Kushina.
Blah blah blah~
The huge golden chain wrapped around Nine-Tails' body began to gradually relax.
Soon, all the chains were loosened and left Kyuubi's body.
However, these golden chains did not completely disappear, but turned into a huge cubic cage, trapping Nine-Tails in it.
"Mito?! What are you doing?" The smile on Kyuubi's face gradually solidified, and he slapped the metal cage hard, but he couldn't break the seal.
"Kyuubi, you can try to use brute force to break the King Kong blockade I left. I don't know if you can succeed, but doing so will definitely hurt Kushina."
Mito said with a determined expression.
When Kyuubi heard this, he slapped the cage.
“Kushina can only use a small part of your power right now.
You have been in my body for decades, and no one understands your power better than me.
It would be too risky to let you out completely.
Kyuubi, I still can't believe you!
After all, the last time you refined chakra, your consciousness briefly controlled Kushina's body.
I had to guard against your behavior of helping her use the tailed beast jade.
Last time there was me
I'm watching over you, you don't dare to invade Kushina's body, but when my chakra disappears completely, no one can help Kushina anymore.
If you completely invade Kushina's consciousness, even if Hashirama is resurrected, Mu Dun's restraint on you will be very limited. "
Mito continued, looking at Kyuubi with fear in his eyes.
"Grandma Mito, Kurama is not that kind of person!"
Kushina stepped forward and said in a very firm tone.
Mito shook his head: "Kushina, forgive me for not being able to believe in Kyuubi like you do. After all, it has brought too many disasters to mankind.
Even if it won't hurt you, if it briefly controls your body and releases the Tailed Beast Tama on Konoha, what will you do then? "
"I..." Kushina was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer.
If Kyuubi really did that, she might be disappointed, but as long as Kyuubi didn't kill the people she cherished, Kushina didn't really care about the lives of other Konoha people. She would not kill innocent people indiscriminately, but if it had happened, then naturally Bai Yu and Kyuubi would be the most important to her, and the rest would be Sister Tsunade and Brother Naoki.
"Hmph! Even if I want to seek revenge on Konoha, I will not use such despicable methods. I am different from you humans!"
Kyuubi glared at Mito and said angrily.
"I'm sorry, I had to prepare for the worst. I hope you don't blame me." Mito looked at Kushina apologetically.
"Grandma Mito." Kushina shook her head: "I won't blame you."
Although she didn't agree with Mito's approach, she could understand her mood. After all, she didn't have much sense of belonging to Konoha now. If Bai Yu and Kyuubi wanted to attack Konoha, she would definitely do it. This is probably why Mito is worried.
"Kushina, at the last moment, I hope you can promise me not to hurt people in Konoha at any time. Can you do it?" Mito's eyes were filled with hope. Kushina was different from her. Kushina is now Shinai has his own ideas.
"Isn't what you should be worried about whether Konoha will hurt her? If someone from Konoha wants to attack her, can't she resist?" Kyuubi said angrily. As expected, this Uzumaki Mito and Senju Hashirama were husband and wife, and both of them were equally unreasonable.
"The premise of my request is that the people of Konoha did not take the initiative to attack you, and did not harm you, Bai Yu, or the people you cherish." Mito added, hearing Kyuubi's angry words, there was a smile in his eyes meaning.
Kushina was silent for a while, and finally chose to agree to Mito's request:
"Grandma Mito, I promise you, as long as people in Konoha don't harm me, Bai Yu, Kurama, and the people I cherish, I won't take action against anyone in Konoha."
Saying that, Kushina looked at Kyuubi in the cage: "Kyuubi, can you do it too?"
"Hmph!" Kyuubi snorted coldly and turned away.
"Thank you, Kushina." Mito caressed Kushina's cheek, his eyes showed a tender look of reluctance, as if he wanted to remember Kushina's voice and smile firmly.
"Grandma Mito..."
Kushina's eyes were filled with tears as she watched Mito Uzumaki disappearing from her sight.
After the demise of the Uzumaki Kingdom, it was Mito who gave her the warmth of home. Even before she was about to disappear completely, she still cared about him.
The Kyuubi in the cage squatted half-crouched, looking at the place where Mito's chakra dissipated, and curled his lips: "Damn Mito, this is so unnecessary!"
As he spoke, Kyuubi stretched his forelimbs out of the cage, and a ball of orange chakra gradually seeped out of the cage.
Soon, a half-meter-tall mini nine-tail appeared outside the cage. It looked so cute that people couldn’t help but hold it in their arms and ravage it.
Kushina was stunned:
"Nine Lama, how did you come out?"
