Although Sunagakure was verbally aggressive and seemed to want to immediately cut off Uchiha Tokumitsu's dog head and hang it on a street lamp, the actual organization and combat deployment of the ninja army was still steady.
After the second round of war mobilization, the second batch of Sunagakure ninja troops rushed to the front line one after another, joining the western region of the Land of Rain and the eastern region of the Land of Wind, forming a confrontation with Konoha and the Rain ninja.
But in fact, since Konoha officially took full control of the southern region of Rain Country, there has been no head-on conflict between Konoha and Sunagakure, and there has not even been a strangulation between patrol teams.
On the contrary, the territory actually controlled by the Rain Ninja was subject to strong close reconnaissance and strangulation by the Sunagakure elite team from time to time. The Rain Ninja, whose strength was greatly damaged after the battle with Konoha, was unable to reach Sunagakure's step-by-step advancement, so he had to execute Contract strategy and take big steps backward.
In this way, the declaration of war against Konoha issued by Elder Chiyo was more like a smoke bomb.
However, Konoha has also been unable to obtain the latest intelligence from Sunagakure, and it is difficult to make appropriate judgments on the enemy's strategic intentions and combat objectives. Therefore, Akimichi Takafū, who was appointed as the general of the dispatch army in the critical moment, adopted the most prudent combat deployment.
The most sinister Orochimaru serves as the combat commander, the bold and careful Jiraiya is in charge of intelligence work, and Tsunade, who has strong personal combat power and outstanding medical ninjutsu, gives her an elite team and is responsible for frontline affairs.
This can be regarded as a relatively satisfactory personnel distribution. There are no faults and not many bright spots. The only outstanding thing is that it clearly shows Akimichi Tofou's humility as a senior in the Ninja Village and his support for the younger generations, and he has no personal intention at all.
Of course, the main reason behind this was not that Akimichi Tofeng didn't want to use his own people at all, but because he didn't have many people in his pocket.
As an old man who had already taken the initiative to 'retreat', with only close relatives and a few long-term followers of the Konoe ninja, Akimichi Tifeng had nothing but fame and pretty good strength.
Therefore, after arranging the defense work in the Kingdom of Rain, Akimichi Tifeng no longer continued to grow mushrooms in the tent in the Kingdom of Rain, but slipped to the Kingdom of Kawa in the name of patrolling the country.
Mimura Yeju and Mu Mu Gongdao who were stationed in Kawano Country warmly welcomed his arrival.
At the same time, an invitation was also sent to Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo, who were stationed in the northern region of Kawano Country, and invited them to gather together.
Although I feel that Akimichi Takafū is an elder of the Inar, Deer, and Butterfly Tribes, and they are currently serving as the Jonin Squad Leaders from the Nara Tribe of the Tribe, it would be a bit embarrassing to meet them again.
But after all, they were still comrades in the Kawano Kuni war zone. Facing the Battle of Sunagakure, mutual support was indispensable, so after discussing it with each other, Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo decided to get together to see each other.
Of course, the official statement would not be a gathering that overemphasizes personal relations. After arranging various affairs of the mobile unit, Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo arrived at the garrison of the Western Border Defense Force in the name of a military meeting. camp.
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"Tokumitsu-kun, long time no see!" Akimichi Tifeng expressed his enthusiasm when they met, "And Sakumo-kun, I heard that your sword skills have improved again!"
Akimichi Tofeng had no intention of asking about the killing of Nara Yasuji.
"Good day, Tofeng-senpai." Hatake Sakumo responded politely, "The battlefield is the best and most cruel training ground for ninjas, but I was relatively lucky to survive."
"Sakumo-kun is still as humble as ever." Akimichi Tifeng laughed.
Mimura Yemaki and Mu Mu Gongdao led everyone into the Chinese army's tent and sat down.
"Tokumitsu-kun, Sakumo-kun, how much do you know about Sunagakure's developments?"
The first problem for Akimichi to take the wind is still the core battle of Konoha Sunagakure.
Uchiha Tokimitsu and Hatake Sakumo looked at each other.
"No, our intelligence comes from shared information between the dispatched troops and the border troops." Hatake Sakumo replied.
"Oh?" Akimichi Tifeng's expression looked a little strange, "Don't the mobile units have any self-reconnaissance intelligence?"
"No." Uchiha Tokumitsu continued, "Due to the small number of personnel in the mobile unit, the headquarters did not develop additional intelligence channels in addition to daily patrols and prevention in the garrisoned defense area."
"Besides..." Uchiha Tokko paused, then continued, "If we had obtained exclusive information, we would have shared it with Toifu-senpai."
Qiu Daofeng smiled happily.
For him, Uchiha Tokumitsu's words were enough.
As long as you make sure that the mobile troops led by Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo are of the same mind as you, basically there won't be too many problems in the war.
"So, how are the preparations for the Kawa no Kuni war zone? Do you need any assistance?" Akimichi Tifeng continued to ask.
"The number of ninja troops is seriously insufficient." Mimura Hazaki quickly took over and complained, "Currently, in the country of Kawakawa, which is a large country, there are only more than a thousand border troops and elite mobile troops deployed in various places. If we face the large army of Sunagakure, It may be difficult to deal with a sudden attack, so we hope to recruit ninja troops for supplementary reinforcements."
"I'm afraid it won't be easy to recruit ninja troops in the village. Each border has its own difficulties..." Akimichi Tofeng was a little embarrassed, "It's just that if there are only these ninja troops in the Kawanoguni war zone, it is indeed difficult to maintain such a large territory defense... …”
When he said this, Akimichi Tifeng looked at Uchiha Tokko.
"The Tokumitsu Red Guards are my private army and do not belong to Konoha's combat system." Uchiha Tokumitsu naturally knew what he meant.
Long before the Battle of the Country of Rain began, Uchiha Tokumitsu specially transferred a squad from the Tokumitsu Red Guards stationed in Damingfu in the Country of Grass as a precaution, but there was no chance to use them in subsequent wars. .
Daqing Qiu Daocheng took a fancy to this powerful Uchiha ninja army.
"Tokumitsu-kun's private army is really formidable to a young man." Akimichi Tofeng showed a very appropriate surprise, "Maybe in a few days, I will call Tokumitsu-kun your Excellency the Minister of Police."
Uchiha Tokumitsu did not defend himself, but nodded in return with a slight reserve.
Seeing this, Qiudao Qifeng naturally understood his goal and mentality.
"It's just that the village is really in difficulty right now."
Akimichi Tofaze said to Mimura Hamaki and Kime Kotō, "Before accepting the edict, Hokage-sama had already talked to me and said that we must take the existing ninja armies in the current jurisdiction as the overall goal and carefully plan to deal with the possible coming. Conflict and even war…”
Although the words were a bit convoluted, everyone understood the meaning behind them: Want to join someone? no way!
There was undisguised disappointment on the faces of Mimura Hazaki and Mumu Kouta.
Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo also frowned at the right moment.
"Of course, the main reason is that Sunagakure's current trends are still unclear. They are replenishing personnel and supplies on both fronts in the Country of Kawa and the Country of Rain, but they have not shown any focus."
Qiu Daocheng explained.
"The Country of Sichuan."
Uchiha Tokko said without hesitation.
"Um?"
"What I mean is that Sunagakure's first target should still be the country of Kawawa." Uchiha Tokumitsu explained.
"Why?" Akimichi Tifeng, Mimura Yemaki, and Mu Mu Gongdao were all a little strange.
"The Sunagakure raiding team that was annihilated by the mobile force included the son and daughter-in-law of Sunagakure's senior leader, Elder Chiyo."
"That's it?"
Everyone felt that it was a bit unreliable.
After all, commanding the ninja army to launch a war between great powers is a very important and extremely cautious matter, and it is difficult for them to believe that Sunagakure would be angry and raise an army because of this.
"Imagine if Shinnosuke was killed in the Land of Rain, fire..."
"Cough cough cough!"
Before Uchiha Tokumitsu could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a series of coughs from Hatake Sakumo.
Akimichi Qifeng, on the other hand, looked like he couldn't understand what you're talking about.
"The environment and climate of the Country of Rain are actually not conducive to the Sunagakure Ninja Army to exert their due strength. They will definitely be at a disadvantage when fighting with us. Moreover, they have also fought with the border troops in the Country of Kawa, so they are familiar with the terrain and environment. In addition to what Tokuguang-kun said..."
Hatake Sakumo added.
Qiu Dao takes the wind thoughtfully.
The faces of Mimura Yemaki and Mumu Kouta became even more crying.
If it is true as Hatake Sakumo said, then as the border defense force with the largest scale of ninja troops currently stationed in the Kingdom of Kawakawa, it must face an extremely difficult and fierce battle.
"Tokuguang-kun, I have a heartfelt request..."
After thinking for a while, Akimichi Tifeng solemnly said to Uchiha Demitsu.
"You're welcome, Senior Tofeng, please speak frankly." Uchiha Tokko bowed slightly and responded.
"Although this may not be appropriate, and it is not very fair to the Uchiha clan..." Akimichi Tifeng said sincerely, "Can you please Tokumitsu-kun to mobilize the Akabei private army to participate in this war?"
"I know this request may be a bit excessive, but since you want to go up, you must have some heavyweight achievements as support, right? Sakumo-kun."
Akimichi Tokaze saw Uchiha Tokimitsu's face looking a little worried, and quickly added.
This is almost a statement that he will support Hatake Sakumo in his bid for the position of Jonin squad leader.
Although the three clans of Pig, Deer and Die are allies, they don't seem to be completely monolithic now.
Since Qiudao Qifeng is willing to say this, it shows that there is still a small group of people within the Zhuludie clan who are somewhat dissatisfied with the clansmen who are currently in power.
Uchiha Tokumitsu's expression turned from cloudy to clear in an instant.
Hatake Sakumo's face relaxed at first, but then he immediately frowned.
In this way, the favor he owed Uchiha Tokimitsu would be huge.
"Furthermore, if Tokumitsu-kun has any ideas about reforming the police department in the future, I think I will support you without hesitation."
This statement was more obvious and more tempting to Uchiha Tokko.
He is indeed very dissatisfied with the Uchiha clan's current situation of 'begging for food with a golden bowl in hand', and he also has a complete plan to reform the police department.
It has to be said that an old-timer is an old-timer. Although Qiudao Qifeng has been "retired" for a long time, his sense of smell and wrist are still as sharp as ever.
"In that case, I have no objection."
Uchiha Tokko immediately agreed, "Senior Tofeng said, then I will boldly fight privately and publicly!"
"Then I would like to ask Tokuguang-kun, how many people are there in the red reserve team?"
"There are currently more than a hundred Red Bei troops lurking in the country of Kawawa." Uchiha Tokumitsu said: "The first team is all elite clansmen above Chunin."
"More than a hundred Uchiha..."
Akimichi Kaifeng was overjoyed, and Mimura Yemaki and Mu Mu Gongdao were also overjoyed.
According to the consistent combat effectiveness of the Uchiha clan, more than a hundred Uchiha, rounded up, are equivalent to the combat effectiveness of five or six hundred ordinary ninjas.
"Tokumitsu-kun, you mean...the first squadron?"
Akimichi Tofaze reacted and realized that Uchiha Tokumitsu mentioned this term about the organization of the ninja army.
"Yes." Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded reservedly, "I will order the second team to be dispatched again, so that everything will be safe."
"Then...the second team..."
Mumu Kung Dao asked cautiously.
"Hmm... It's almost the same as the first team. They are composed of more than a hundred ninjas above the chuunin level from the Uchiha clan." Uchiha Tokumitsu wiped his chin and said leisurely as if he didn't care.
"That's more than two hundred Uchiha elites!"
Qiu Daofeng smiled from ear to ear.
"Yes." Uchiha Tokumitsu still maintained a reserved look that was neither arrogant nor impetuous.
Mimura Yemaki and Mu Mu Gongdao celebrated each other.
"So, do Sakumo-kun and Tokumitsu-kun have any thoughts about the upcoming war?"
Now that the goal of recruiting strong men has been achieved, Akimichi Touteng doesn't mind listening to their opinions on tactical command.
After all, for him, all he needs to do is win. Credit and other things, since he sits in the position of general, he is indispensable.
"Sunagakure's battlefield cover is indeed very good." Hatake Sakumo frowned, seeming to hesitate, "It is difficult for a small intelligence force to obtain timely and correct information..."
"So, instead of waiting here for Sunagakure to attack, we might as well launch an attack and disrupt all Sunagakure's deployments!"
Uchiha Tokumitsu took over Hatake Sakumo's words and said decisively.
Hatake Sakumo also nodded in agreement.
Hearing this, Qiu Daofeng frowned and estimated the strength of the two sides. Mimura Yemaki and Mu Mu Gongdao showed some emotions.
No one likes to wait for others to attack them.
Compared with defense, it is naturally more tempting to take the initiative to attack.
In the past, due to the balance of power between the two sides on the border, Konoha did not have an advantage, and the Hokage often had instructions not to stir up border troubles. Therefore, when the two faced small border conflicts, they often adopted a calming attitude. He often argued with Sunagakure.
But having said that, although the ninjas of the Uchiha clan are arrogant and unruly, on the battlefield, they are good comrades who are strong and reassuring.
With the addition of the two Akabe teams directly under Uchiha Tokko, Mimura Hamaki and Mokume Kouta have greatly increased their confidence, and they are not reluctant to initiate a war against Sunagakure. They have already begun to calculate the combat route and predictions in their minds. The military exploits gained.
"Do you have confidence, Tokumitsu-kun?"
Qiudao Qifeng was obviously a little moved.
"You will know it after fighting. No matter how many beautiful words you say, it is better to go to the battlefield!"
Today’s first chapter~
Chapter 2 will probably still get around early in the morning.
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