There was no war on the Eastern Front.
The situation of Konoha's dispatched troops occupying the eastern border area of Rain Country is relatively relaxed.
The leader of the Rain Ninja, who is most feared by the Konoha ninjas, is leading the main force of the Rain Ninja Village to fight against Sunagakure and the western border area of the Land of Rain. The Rain Ninja who stayed in the eastern region are just another person in the eyes of the Konoha Ninjas. The best tool for brushing your battle achievements.
At the same time, in order to avoid the sudden defeat of the Sunagakure Ninja Army by the outstretched Rain Ninjas, the general of the dispatch army Danzo Shimura also dispatched all the root ninjas that he had finally saved to carry out a frantic attack on the rear supply lines of the Rain Ninjas and Sunagakure. .
It's just that because the supply lines of the Rain Ninja are relatively close and the guard force is weak, the results of the attack on the Rain Ninja are particularly fruitful.
Therefore, the short period of time when Sanshouyu Hanzo led his troops to fight against the Sunagakure ninja army was the happiest period for the Konoha ninjas who were forced to be drafted to the front line of the Land of Rain and endured hardship for many years.
Not only did the quality of the rain ninjas on the opposite side plummet, even those with the title of rain ninja Murakami could be single-killed by Konoha chuunin; even Shimura Danzo, who was severely scolded by Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo once, Facing the recent fruitful results, the old face is not so ugly.
When the old cunning boss is in a better mood, the unbacked ninjas under his command will naturally be in better spirits and become more motivated.
But the happy time is always short-lived. When the information about Sanshouyu Hanzo's desperate fight and the first battle with Sand Hidden was sent back, the entire dispatched army started to make a fuss like ants in a pot.
In fact, Konoha dispatched an army of up to five thousand ninjas. They had an overwhelming advantage in both quantity and quality against the rain ninja, but the opponent had Hanzo.
Especially after the battle details of the decisive battle on the Western Front continued to be reported back, the Konoha ninjas became even more uneasy.
It doesn't matter much to the ninjas of the Ninja clan. After all, they have some tricks to save their lives. But the civilian ninjas who relied on their qualifications to get promoted over time really exploded.
Sanshouyu Hanzo's personal combat prowess, especially his invincible poison gas offensive and invincible swordsmanship, are even more terrifying.
But now that we have joined the war, no matter how worried we are, we must pretend to be happy when we hear the war, otherwise those elusive lackeys might do something cruel.
Just when the Konoha ninjas were actively preparing for the war and waiting for danger, Sanshouyu Hanzo led his army of rain ninjas who withdrew from the western battlefield and reappeared on the eastern battlefield.
Hanzo the Sansho Fish did not break his promise.
After breaking through the Sunagakure Ninja Army camp in the first battle, he showed no reluctance to fight and immediately led his troops back to the Eastern Front to settle the score with the Konoha Ninja Army who was blocking him in the rear.
After an intensive formation of troops, Konoha dispatched troops to formally confront the rain ninja and began small-scale trial battles.
Sanshouyu Hanzo didn't want to launch a desperate charge as soon as he returned to the Eastern Front.
After the Battle of Sunagakure on the Western Front, the Rain Ninja was at the end of its rope. Both ninja tools and medicines were in short supply. Especially Danzo's attack and strangulation on the supply line along the way made the already poor Rain Ninja Even more embarrassed.
After Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo obtained information about the war on the Western Front of the Land of Rain, and after discussing with the commanders of the Western Border Defense Forces Misura Hamaki and Kitame Koudao who were also stationed at the southern border of the Land of Rain, they decided to first Instead of immediately committing to the battlefield on the eastern front, he led his troops to slowly advance eastward from the south, threatening the flanks of the rain ninjas.
Although he had a big conflict with Danzo, Hatake Sakumo was still unwilling to slack off in official matters. Especially when it involved dispatching so many Konoha ninjas, the inexplicable sense of responsibility in his heart immediately emerged. .
To this, Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't have much to say, let alone have any disagreements with Hatake Sakumo on these minor issues.
As a result, the western border defense forces led by Misura Hamaki and Kime Koudao slowly moved to the east front with great fanfare, creating pressure on the rain ninja's right-wing defense line.
The mobile troops led by Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo lurked alone behind the rain ninja, looking for opportunities to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop.
"The rain ninja... is indeed unable to fight..."
Behind the Yu Ninja's eastern front station, Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo were lurking in a tree hole in the rain forest, observing the movements of the Yu Ninja camp.
This place is far away from the main formation of the rain ninjas where Sanshouyu Hanzo is stationed, and the quality of the rain ninjas deployed at the rear are relatively average. The two of them teamed up to conduct reconnaissance here, and there is no need to worry about being discovered and surrounded by the rain ninjas.
"If Sunagakure is defeated in one battle, the losses suffered by the Ame ninja are indeed quite large." Hatake Sakumo observed the movements of the Ame ninja with a telescope, and casually responded to Uchiha Tokumitsu's words.
"If you say that, doesn't it mean we won't be needed in this battle?" Uchiha Tokumitsu seemed a little lazy. In the past two days, there has been more and more rain in the Land of Rain, and the air has become more and more humid. As an Uchiha who is good at fire escape, , he felt very uncomfortable.
"Let's see how much fighting power Hanzo can still maintain..." Hatake Sakumo hesitated and gave a cautious answer.
"Is Hanzo so strong?"
Uchiha Tokko raised his eyebrows, a little surprised.
This was the first time he heard Hatake Sakumo's voice sounding fearful when he mentioned another ninja.
"Sansho Hanzo is indeed very strong..." Hatake Sakumo's tone was full of admiration, "Hanzo was indispensable for the establishment of the Rain Ninja Village and the rise of the Rain Kingdom. And he not only relied on poison techniques, but also water The swordsmanship of Dunhe is one of the best in the ninja world..."
"Really?" Uchiha Tokko licked his lips, "I really hope I can see the demi-god's style..."
"Will do……"
Hatake Sakumo continued to observe the rain ninja through the telescope.
…
After three days of rest and replenishing various supplies, the rain ninja who had regained some strength began to launch an active attack on the position of Konoha's dispatched troops. Sanshouyu Hanzo also appears frequently on the battlefield.
Yu Ren had to launch an active attack.
The western border defense forces heading east from the south, led by commanders Misura Hazaki and Kime Koudao, are heading towards the weak right wing of the rain ninja. Once a pincer attack is formed, the situation faced by the rain ninja will be even worse.
But if the troops were to withdraw like this at this time, the arrogant Sanshouyu Hanzo couldn't accept it, so he could only launch a desperate attack when there was a high possibility of being attacked in the abdomen.
After two days of high-intensity team battles, the Konoha ninjas have regained their touch, and the confidence brought by repeated victories has suppressed Sansho Hanzo's fear.
…
Clatter, rumble!
The huge sound of wind mixed with rolling thunder resounded throughout the world.
Bolts of lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the dark earth.
The gloomy sky was covered with dark clouds. With the flashing and roaring of thunder and lightning, the rain poured down on the world like sharp arrows, seeming to wash away all the killing and blood.
Along with the thunder, the rain became heavier and heavier.
Under the dark night, streaks of lightning pierced the sky and illuminated the ground, revealing the figure of the rain ninja who was walking silently.
Walking at the front of the Rain Ninja team was still Sansho Hanzo, the leader of the Rain Ninja Village.
He held his usual chain and strode forward with his head held high.
His tall body seemed to shield the rain ninja behind him from all storms and thunderstorms.
The 2,300 Rain Ninja here are already the last complete combat strength of the Rain Ninja Village and even the Kingdom of Rain.
Tonight, he would lead them to attack Konoha's dispatched troops, which had twice the number of his own.
He had a hunch that this battle would be more difficult and cruel than the battle against Sunagakure on the Western Front.
But he had no other way.
Apart from giving it a try, he could think of no other way to resist Danzo's attack and strangulation.
Rather than slowly going into shock due to blood loss, it is better to fight to the death with the malicious enemy while still having the last bit of strength.
The rain ninja who followed Sanshouyu Hanzo's silent march also walked firmly.
The respirators on their faces masked their specific expressions, but they also knew what they were feeling.
Nervous, scared, anxious, excited, angry...
But none of them backed down.
Before setting off, they had all written suicide notes.
He proudly declared to his parents, wife, children, and brothers his pride and glory in fighting for the Kingdom of Rain.
Then he put on all the ninja tools and, under the leadership of the leader, resolutely embarked on this journey with no return.
The rain ninja is fighting for his village and his country.
This broken country always needs someone to step up and do something.
Regardless of success or failure, regardless of life or death.
But you have to do it. If you do it, there will be hope.
Sanshouyu Hanzo strode forward through the stagnant water without looking back at the ninja troops under his command.
I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to stop my tears.
He is worried too.
Worry about defeat.
Worried about dying in battle.
Worried about losing the title of demigod.
I am even more worried about whether the Kingdom of Rain can maintain its current barely maintained rule after this battle.
He still has many ambitions that have not been realized, and he has many visions that have not been fulfilled.
But he had no choice.
Sunagakure in the west is licking its wounds and preparing to fight again, Iwagakure in the north is eyeing it and is about to invade with its troops, Konoha in the east and south are pressing forward step by step and constantly strangulating, the Kingdom of Rain has little room to retreat.
Sanshou fish Hanzo is a belief that has never wavered in the Land of Rain for thirty years.
The Rain Ninja Village is the ninja army that countless people from the Country of Rain have to support even though they are cutting down on clothing and diet.
The heroic halo around him did not allow him to back down even half a step.
He had to move forward.
Leading the rain ninja forward with firm steps.
Even if there is an endless abyss ahead, even if his body is shattered into pieces, he still has to wield his sickle and sword to fight his way out.
The silent rain ninja troops continued to move forward solemnly.
Sanshouyu Hanzo stopped.
Boundless murderous intent poured forward as the head slowly raised.
Through the intermittent light brought by lightning, he saw the figure above the treetops in front of him.
Danzo Shimura!
Three more figures jumped to the shorter treetops nearby.
Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Jiraiya are the three apprentices of the Third Hokage.
More figures exuding powerful chakra fluctuations jumped out one after another.
Then the nearly endless Konoha ninja appeared.
"call……"
Sanshouyu Hanzo breathed a sigh of relief.
My heart suddenly became calm.
He had never expected to be able to lurk outside the Konoha camp and launch a surprise attack like the night attack on Sunagakure. After all, among Konoha's reconnaissance ninjas, whether they were Hinata, Aburame, or Inuzuka, they could easily detect the presence of large groups of rain ninjas. trace.
Then at this moment, use chains to tear apart this suffocating darkness!
Sanshouyu Hanzo continued to walk forward unwaveringly.
The Rain Ninja Army followed the pace of their leader and moved forward again.
Even if there were twice as many Konoha ninjas in front of him, he was determined to do so.
…
Standing on the treetops, Danzo Shimura stared coldly at the scene in front of him.
In his eyes, the last rain ninja troops led by Sansho Hanzo, who was walking forward in the rain, were like turtles in a urn.
As for the tragedy of a small country and the twilight of a hero, in his eyes, they are nothing more than a desperate struggle that overwhelms one's ability and attempts to use one's arms as a chariot. They are worthless except for the destined death.
Four thousand nine hundred Konoha ninjas fought against two thousand three hundred rain ninjas.
The advantage is mine!
Shimura Danzo looked around at the Konoha ninjas who were orderly forming a battle formation, full of pride.
Then Hope glanced at the rear of the rain ninja, which was the direction from which the western border defense troops and mobile troops were coming.
Of course, there was no movement behind the rain ninja at this time.
"Uchiha, Hatake Sakumo...hum!"
Shimura Danzo's face became even more gloomy when he thought of Uchiha Tokimitsu and Hatake Sakumo.
"There are also Mimura Hamaki and Mumu Kouta who are colluding with them. These are the borers of Konoha! Sooner or later, we must take care of them!"
Shimura Danzō didn't care whether Misura Hamaki and Kime Kouta from the border troops really colluded with Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo, and he felt particularly cruel.
The rain is getting heavier.
Lightning also flashed and roared in the dark and gloomy clouds, like a dragon roaring.
About five kilometers behind the rain ninja, mobile troops led by Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo were quietly lurking.
The two of them took advantage of the cover of the thunderstorm to stand on the top of the tallest tree on the top of the mountain, watching the upcoming battle.
Hatake Sakumo looked solemn, and Uchiha Tokumitsu cursed the rainy weather.
But neither of them had the slightest intention of joining the battlefield immediately.
The icing on the cake or the timely help, the two of them can naturally understand it.
"hero……"
With endless emotion and admiration, Hatake Sakumo uttered two words from his mouth
"Um?"
Uchiha Tokumitsu looked over with some confusion.
"Sansho Hanzo, he is truly worthy of the name of a demigod..." Hatake Sakumo wiped his face casually, wiping off the rain on his face, "It's a pity..."
"It's a pity that he is an rain ninja, and he is also the leader of the rain ninja..." Uchiha Tokumitsu helped Hatake Sakumo finish what he could not say.
"yes……"
Hatake Sakumo stared at the imminent battlefield in front of him and said in a daze, "It turns out that this is the hero of the Land of Rain, this is the legendary demigod..."
Uchiha Tokumitsu glanced at Hatake Sakumo again, and then at the mobile troops lurking silently under the tree without saying a word.
The Rain Ninja troops and the Konoha Ninja Army were getting closer and closer.
"kill!"
Without an exciting pre-war declaration, Sansho Hanzo ripped off the gas mask on his face and used the water teleportation technique to kill the Konoha ninja army that was waiting for them.
(End of chapter)
