Chiyo of Sunagakure was the second senior ninja village leader killed by mobile troops led by Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo after Kirigakure Genshi in the Battle of Uzushiogakure Village.
Although such achievements are fruitful, they also have endless consequences.
Offending a great ninja village would inevitably lead to various assassinations. However, Hatake Sakumo had great strength and Uchiha Tokumitsu had family power, so they didn't have much to worry about.
It’s just that from now on, if Konoha F4 does something exciting, such as letting Uchiha Tokumitsu or Hatake Sakumo go to the Kirigakure Ninja Village or Sunagakure Ninja Village, it would be better to rebel directly on the spot.
After Chiyo died in battle, the leaderless Sunagakure ninja army chose to temporarily retreat back to the camp.
It's not because the Sunagakure ninja army collapsed immediately after losing their commander like Kirigakure's group of loose sand, but because the jounin in charge of each department couldn't estimate how many Konoha ninja troops came to help.
The Sunagakure ninja army retreated in an orderly manner.
Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo only performed a symbolic feint attack for a while before returning to the battlefield. After collecting the bodies of their own ninjas who died in battle, they also retreated with their troops.
In this battle, the Tokumitsu Red Guards under Uchiha Tokumitsu also suffered heavy losses.
Of the two hundred and sixty Uchiha ninjas participating in the battle, 49 were directly killed in the battle, accounting for nearly 20% of the battle losses. At the same time, more than 50 Uchiha were injured.
This made Uchiha Tokko extremely distressed.
These are all his own team!
From the time they left the Northwest Border Defense Force to suppress the Land of Grass until now, they have gone through many rounds of wars, large and small, such as Iwagakure, Uzushio, and the Land of Rain. This is the time when the most Uchiha tribesmen have died in the battle.
More people died than all previous battles combined!
It's no wonder that during the First Ninja War, the Senju clan, originally the most powerful ninja clan, was able to consume all their young strength.
War is indeed a ruthless meat grinder.
No matter whether they are civilians or wealthy people, they will inevitably suffer disasters if they are caught in the quagmire of war.
Fortunately, the ninja troops going into battle were all Uchiha clan members.
As the most warlike clan, the Uchiha clan does not reject war and death. Especially during battles, they tend not to pay too much attention except to their close teammates and the enemies in front of them. They are all focused on killing. enemies and find new enemies.
Therefore, even after suffering a high battle loss ratio of nearly 20%, Uchiha still maintained a strong desire to fight during the battle, and continued to engage in endless bloody fights with Sunagakure.
"Tokumitsu-kun, why don't you retreat..."
The Uchihas of the Akabi team were a little depressed, and Hatake Sakumo could see it.
"Later..." Uchiha Tokumitsu slumped on the ground with a tired face, "Organize another camp attack tonight and then retreat overnight..."
"But tonight... there's no way Sunagakure will let down his guard..."
Hatake Sakumo was a little confused.
"I know...it's just because they didn't let down their guard that they went to put on a show..."
"acting?"
"Harass Sunagakure and make Sunagakure think that we plan to continue fighting to the death, so that we can evacuate the battlefield more smoothly..." Uchiha Tokumitsu narrowed his eyes slightly, "So, the attack on the camp is just a cover, and there is no need to obtain it at all. Any victory, as long as we show our face in front of the heavily guarded Sunagakure..."
"You're right!" Hatake Sakumo understood what Uchiha Tokumitsu meant, "Then I will be responsible for this matter. You can rest for a while first, and then prepare for the retreat."
"No problem, please. Sakumo-kun."
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That night, after Hatake Sakumo's high-profile night attack on Sunagakure failed, Tokumitsu Uchiha led the red troops to retreat overnight, completely breaking contact with the Sunagakure ninja army.
At the same time, battle reports were also sent to the Western Border Defense Force and the Rain Country Expedition Force Command Center.
"Kill Chiyo and annihilate nearly 800 people in Sunagakure..."
In the large tent of the dispatched army, Qiu Daocheng was amazed while reading the battle report.
Although the number of enemies annihilated may be a bit lacking, it was an extremely solid military achievement for the elder Chiyo, the senior leader of Jinzan Sunagakure.
"It seems that Hatake Sakumo's plan to seize the Jonin class leader has basically established a basis for competition..." said a middle-aged ninja with the Nara family's iconic bun hair under the Akimichi Tofuge seat.
"Shikahira-kun, you were wrong." Akimichi Akifeng smiled and shook his head, "With Sakumo's contribution, he could have been promoted to the position of Jonin class monitor a long time ago."
"Yeah?"
Nara Shikahei replied calmly.
"Have you forgotten Kirigakure's genshi?"
"It's just that Uchiha was too involved in the Uzumaki War, so Hiruzen had to suppress Sakumo." Akimichi Takafou said with some emotion: "But this time, I want to take a look at him What else can we do!”
"Lord Feng Feng, after all, the Jonin squad leader has always been under the control of our three clans..."
Nara Shikahira expressed his opinion tactfully.
Although because he was a ninja who followed Akimichi Tofaze, even his immediate family members from the Nara clan had been left out for more than ten years, but after all, he was from the Nara clan and could not sit back and watch the family's interests be harmed.
"Since the Inorakacho clan does not have enough strength, does it make any difference whether the position of the jounin class is controlled by the Hokage or by Sakumo?"
Akimichi Tofaze did not regard the position of the Jonin class as his own in words like Nara Shikahei, but instead brought out the influence of the Hokage.
Nara Shikahira is also a smart person, so he naturally understands the meaning of Akimichi Kaifeng.
Although the jounin class leader is a jounin from the Nara clan, this is all due to the support from the Hokage Building. Otherwise, the Nara clan, which is just famous for its intelligence, would not be able to suppress the rebellious jonin below. .
In this case, facing Sakumo Hatake, who has great power and is aiming for the position of leader of the Jonin class, whether to fight or give in has become a big question.
Not only did the family's interests suffer, but it also gave the Hokage a view on the Nara family.
Fight... what to fight with?
Not to mention Hatake Sakumo's high reputation among the jonin, even the Uchiha clan who supports Hatake Sakumo cannot rely on the Nara family alone to compete.
As allies for thousands of years, the Inar, Deer, and Butterflies tribes have always sought to advance together and retreat together. Now that Akimichi Tofaze has made his choice, how should the Nara family choose?
Thinking of this, Nara Shikahei couldn't help but sigh.
"Shikahira-kun, don't be discouraged..." Akimichi Tofu also saw Nara Shikahira's dejected look, so he gave some advice: "The position of Jonin class leader does not fall into Sakumo's hands so easily. This period of time is enough for the Nara family to cope with it.”
"Lord Tofu, don't you support Sakumo's candidacy for Jonin squad leader?"
Although Nara Shikahei was also known for his intelligence and strategy, he was a little confused at this time.
"I will only cast a support vote for Sakumo when the Jonin class votes, and the rest has nothing to do with me." Akimichi Tifeng said with a smile, "Besides, we are already marginalized people Yeah, why are you still thinking so much?"
Marginalization…
Nara Shikahei sighed again.
"I understand. Does Mr. Feng Feng need to eat now? I will arrange for someone to prepare it."
"Prepare some barbecue. I feel like I'm in a good mood today."
Akimichi Tofaze continued to read the battle report jointly sent by Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo, as if he wanted to see the flowers.
"OK."
Nara Shikahei stood up and left.
Just as he was opening the tent door curtain, Qiudao Qifeng gave another warning.
"You don't need to prepare too much...just stop when you're ready."
"I'll stop when I'm done..."
Nara Shikahira was thinking about this word that seemed to mean something in his mind, and left to arrange dinner.
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"Withdraw your troops. There is no point in continuing the fight. Just stop when you are ready..."
In the southern region of the Rain Country, Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Tsunade gathered together to discuss the next stage of military affairs.
Tsunade said this boringly after reading the battle report.
During the battle with Sunagakure, her newly established boyfriend Kato Dan was attacked by Sunagakure during a battle. Although he was lucky enough to survive due to timely rescue, his abdomen and internal organs suffered massive bleeding due to the attack, and he had to undergo surgery. After emergency treatment, he was sent back to Konoha Hospital with better conditions for care.
Although Tsunade was in the Land of Rain at this time, her heart had already flown back to Konoha with her lover.
In addition, the achievements achieved by Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo were truly astonishing, and the three of them did not have much confidence that they could defeat them.
It's really boring to continue fighting with Sunagakure.
"Retreat."
Jiraiya naturally agreed to Tsunade's proposal. Even though he knew that the White Moonlight Tsunade-hime in his heart was already with someone else, he still couldn't let go of his past licking-the-dog attitude.
Besides, the Land of Rain, where it rains heavily almost all the time, is really boring. Not only does it not have any izakayas, it also has no hot springs. The great writer Jiraiya has not gone to get information for a long time.
Orochimaru didn't respond, just read the battle report over and over again.
"The Uchiha clan is really willing to spend a lot of money to support Sakumo's rise to power..."
After a while, Orochimaru put down the battle report: "I thought that this proud clan couldn't do anything sacrificial for others."
"That boy..." Tsunade said with a straight face, "Uchiha Tokumitsu, it should be his decision... He is a little different from other Uchiha."
"Indeed...traditional Uchiha don't have as many tricks as him."
Jiraiya agreed.
"Sunagakure is already shrinking the front line, should we take the initiative to withdraw our troops?"
Although he knew that the opinions of his two partners were right, and that continuing to fight a fruitless war in the Land of Rain would gain nothing except increasing the number of killings, Orochimaru was still a little unwilling to do so.
"I'll stop when I'm done..."
Tsunade lowered her head and continued to emphasize her point.
"It seems that Sakumo-senpai's position as leader of the Jonin class is really secure this time..."
Since Tsunade has no intention to continue fighting, Orochimaru will not elaborate on his opinions.
"How about disengaging with Sunagakure tomorrow and gradually retreating the day after tomorrow?"
Neither Tsunade nor Jiraiya had any objections.
After chatting for a while, the two said goodbye and left.
Orochimaru's face suddenly darkened as he sat alone in the tent, and then he picked up the battle report and started reading it again.
According to Danzo's opinion, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally had a secret message for Orochimaru.
Orochimaru did intend to follow the teacher's instructions and play tricks on Uchiha Tokimitsu.
All deployments were going according to plan. The only thing they didn't expect was that Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo on the battlefield of Kawa no Kuni actually achieved a staged victory in such a short period of time, and then retreated from the battle. Naturally, the plan to divert the disaster to the south also came to nothing.
"Uchiha..."
(End of chapter)
