[Overnight, thousands of elite warriors from the Kingdom of Iron were destroyed on the northern border of the Kingdom of Tang.
The battle field was dyed crimson by the blood flow, and the bloody smell of death attracted all kinds of predators and gluttonous flies for miles around. 】
Such a message, under the operation of Youxinmiao, was delivered to every power and official court on this continent in just one afternoon.
This was the reaction of Chino, Kiden Mangetsu and others after discussing it with Neko Granny through Ninja Neko, and then it was spread by Nekomata's group of younger brothers.
This is for deterrence and to divert part of the crisis and attention.
Because obviously,
This raid without any warning or official negotiation was a premeditated conspiracy.
Instead of maintaining a defensive posture and delaying time so that the old foxes hiding behind the scenes can find a more direct excuse for invasion, it is better for our side to make such information public!
First, it can boost the morale that has dropped due to the death of a companion;
Let them know that the Kingdom of Tang is not a being that can be bullied at will.
Even if they are attacked by multiple parties, there are more powerful beings in front of them to carry them!
He can even start a counter-attack situation in such a chaotic situation! !
Secondly, it is to deter other forces that have not yet participated, have made changes, or have ended;
A fully armed regular army with over a thousand people from the Iron Country, the hometown of the samurai, is no longer a force that can be lightly despised!
Instead, it has a powerful military lineup that can capture a small country.
Even if it is the unilateral defense line of the five major countries, they will not dare to take it lightly!
But it was such a force that encountered Waterloo at the border of the unknown Tang Country. Even this was a terrible thing that happened just overnight!
Such a deterrent is enough to alert those small forces who want to follow suit, want to flatter the big powers and get a piece of the pie.
That's right,
The Kingdom of Frost, which often gives way to the ninjas of Hidden Cloud Village, and has almost become a geopolitical vassal of the Kingdom of Thunder, is one of them!
Finally, and most importantly.
Make the whole situation as chaotic as possible, so that the forces that have been manipulated can create fundamental distrust internally.
This is also the best thing to do.
First of all, judging from the outside world's comments about the Iron Country and the Iron Country's Three Ships General, this country that has maintained neutrality for decades should not be so easily persuaded and directly send troops to press against other countries' borders. right.
Even if the old man who upholds the belief of "harmony" is dissatisfied and angry, he will probably not take any crusade without even negotiating.
Secondly,
During this invasion, they always left Kumogakure alone.
Except for the fact that at the beginning of this unexpected invasion, the five members of Xuan Yuan had a face-to-face collision with each other, the rest was an uneventful situation.
This not only satisfies the sense of participation in Yunyin Village, but also creates a subtle sense of specialness.
therefore,
There is such a thing as the Iron Kingdom, and it has a merciless attitude towards total annihilation.
In addition, the ninja who was left alone in Yunyin Village was in a wartime state, just to plant a detonating talisman that could be activated at any time in this hastily united alliance.
Probably no matter who it is, no matter which force it is, after seeing the current battle situation, they will more or less have the same guess:
[How come our men were damaged, but the ninjas of Yunyin Village were unscathed, and even formed a stalemate with the mission target? 】
[Is this a scene between the Kingdom of Thunder and the hunted Kingdom of Tang? The purpose is to eat both sides! 】
Once suspicion arises, the alliance contract established by all parties will be in jeopardy.
Even if they can continue to operate without worry for a while, as long as they continue to operate in the later stage, the entire situation will become ambiguous and uneasy.
Of course, the reason why all of this is possible is that the ninja world cannot trust each other and cannot truly unite.
Between every pair of adjacent forces, conflicts of a certain scale may have broken out in the past, and some could even be called feuds.
It might be better if they work independently, but if they are really forced to work together, the whole situation will become interesting.
Even if this is an order from [Shadow]!
Coupled with the samurai's increasing decline, when such a message comes out, the first to collapse and have the first headache is the general of the Iron Country!
After all, no one knows the casualties at the roots of Konoha.
It is hard not to wonder if this result is a trap set by several ninja nations to jointly set the Iron Kingdom. The real purpose is to swallow up the Iron Kingdom's huge power in the north!
Then divide their samurai to expand their own ninja scale.
In fact, after receiving this terrifying message, General Mifune, who looked traditional and old-fashioned, had already considered this.
Although he suppressed his anger forcibly, he also knew that this was most likely just a speculation born out of his own anger. It was a thunderous method used by Tang State to divide its relationship with several other major countries.
but,
He really couldn't help but think this way.
Because such a message has been spread throughout the Iron Kingdom, the entire northern snowfield has aroused the anger and lamentation of the warriors.
The rage to avenge one's companions,
And the lamentation of whether samurai are really inferior to ninjas.
Thousands of elite warriors,
That is one-tenth of the power of the Iron Kingdom! !
"What should we do, General?"
Kneeling in the corner of the old man's corner, he shouted loudly, while the angry roars of the samurai were already roaring outside Mifune Qianxiu's house.
Even the personal guards stationed here can't help but feel the same way.
They roared and screamed, asking the general to order them to ask Tang Zhiguo for an explanation, an explanation that would last until death.
Otherwise, the samurai line is complete! !
"wait,"
"Wait for Okisuke to come back."
"Anyone who dares to disobey orders at a critical point where the Iron Kingdom's survival is critical will be executed."
The commander-in-chief of the three ships gritted his teeth and issued the order sadly.
He doesn't believe it,
He really didn't believe that thousands of his elites would be wiped out overnight!
This is also most likely a false message sent by the enemy in an attempt to shake the foundation of the Iron Kingdom and open up the hidden dangers that the Iron Kingdom has accumulated for decades.
Everything, seeing is believing.
"But, General."
Rikou on one side wanted to continue saying something.
But he was immediately stopped by the old man's sharp eyes.
"Yes, I understand."
To this, he could only respond in this way, because the former had absolute prestige in this country.
Just like Lord Onoki of the Earth Kingdom.
And this prestige is not just because of the other party's unmatched swordsmanship.
What's more, he was the only samurai who had faced the invincible Sansho Hanzo-dono and did not choose to abandon his armor and escape, but instead protected his companions from leaving!
It is an existence that truly inherits the samurai spirit! !
but,
Just when the atmosphere in the room tended to ease due to Rikkau's orders, a exclamation broke out so clearly among the restless samurai group.
"Okisuke-sama,"
"It's Okisuke-sama who's back!"
Hearing this, the three-ship commander's body trembled suddenly, and a complex emotion that he didn't know how to describe appeared in his eyes.
And before he could say anything, the guard Rikou who was serving beside him immediately said:
"My subordinates will go and summon Okisuke and all the samurai who are accompanying him, and ask the commanders to issue the order of grounding."
But, in fact, it doesn’t seem to be so troublesome.
Because the burly general with the cross scar on his right forehead was already in the path where the warriors separated, and quickly arrived in front of the general's residence.
However, the sad look on his face and the dazed and numb state of the followers behind him already explained some problems.
Suddenly, the morale around them was like frost beating an eggplant, withering visibly to the naked eye.
The sad atmosphere began to gradually hide from the Iron Kingdom.
The end of the samurai,
Has it really arrived?
[The fact of total annihilation is true. 】
When this kind of feedback fell from Okisuke's mouth to Mifune's ears, the highly respected general had a look of sadness on his face.
I usually indulge in those who are close to the ninja forces, but in the end, I still cause irreversible tragedy.
That’s his thousands of robes!
Now all because of Sa Xiong's selfish desires, he is ruined in a foreign country! !
The teeth are ringing, the finger bones are ringing, the bones of the body are ringing,
Every inch of General Mifune's bones was bursting with resentment.
Sa Xiong Hiroyuki,
It was the name of the commander who led the legion and left the garrison war zone without authorization.
At the same time, a warrior wearing standard armor rushed from outside the house and knelt down the moment he landed in the room.
"General, this is the letter found from Lord Sakuma's station."
"Suspicious,"
"Suspected to be from Konoha, the Country of Fire."
The voice of the visitor paused for a moment, because at a certain level, as well as the development of the current situation.
This means collaboration with the enemy! !
"Konoha?"
Satokaku's voice was slightly high-pitched, and he took the letter from the samurai and presented it to the general.
【Dear Lord Saguma,】
[As one of the few generals with great ambitions in the Iron Kingdom, you must have a thorough understanding of the situation and development of the entire ninja world. 】
[Although I want to be more reserved, the samurai are heading downhill unstoppably! 】
[It seems that the current Iron Country can still stay in a corner and be alone in the northern corner, but what about ten or a hundred years from now? 】
[The loss of samurai, the change of schools, this kind of change is something that even your general cannot stop. 】
[With all due respect, the future structure will definitely be dominated by ninjas. 】
[I also know that you are willing to initiate changes, and you have repeatedly suggested that you want to break the shackles of traditional samurai and integrate ninja training concepts into the daily training of samurai. 】
[But your decadent and stubborn Bushido spirit cannot be shaken by your own strength. 】
[The general sitting in the high position is still addicted to the beliefs of the past. Completely ignored, the world is constantly developing. 】
[If you don’t advance, you will retreat. 】
[That’s why even a small ninja force like Yuno Country can kill your country’s samurai at will! 】
[If Mr. Sa Xiong really wants to change all this, then there is only one way:]
[You will take the position of general in person! ! 】
When seeing this,
Admiral Mifune's hands holding the secret message were trembling.
He was aware of the uneasy undercurrent under the Iron Kingdom in recent years, but he did not expect that it had reached the point of instigating his subordinates to covet the position of general! !
The guards and warriors kneeling around clearly felt the anger from the general.
Everyone was as silent as cicadas, not daring to express their feelings.
[However, I think your general, who sticks to tradition, has already decided on the next leader, right? 】
[Is it Okusuke or Satoka? 】
[I believe that Mr. Sa Xiong should know better than me, an outsider. 】
[However, there is a huge opportunity in front of you right now. I wonder if you dare to take a chance. 】
【Events in Tang Country,】
[According to your nature, you must send an envoy to negotiate, but such a painless negotiation is unlikely to have any effect. 】
[The final result can only be nothing. 】
[But if you can make something out of this incident and let the dignitaries and warriors in your country see your iron-blooded skills and a different new trend, then are you still afraid of not getting support? 】
[This is also your only chance to overtake in a curve with sight. 】
[Speaking of this,]
[Whether you choose to continue to let the Iron Kingdom sink with the outdated samurai spirit, or make some movement in the dead north and create a new school that can continue the samurai spirit, it all depends on you. . 】
【certainly,】
[You will never fight alone, because I will help you. 】
【......】
Subsequent letters were for closer communication and action planning.
Including how to mobilize the garrison in the name of exercises; including how to incite the anger in the hearts of the samurai and their willingness to go to the Kingdom of Tang to discuss an explanation; including the so-called vision for the future of the Kingdom of Iron and the reform of the samurai system.
"Shimura Danzo!!"
The ferocious words came out of the mouth of General Mifune.
Adhering to the belief of "harmony", he rarely burst out with an attitude of killing and hostility!
Those letters, each word of which was written in precious letters, and which planned the power of the Kingdom of Iron, were even shriveled up by him unconsciously.
"Go, send someone to take back their bones."
Old Man Mifune almost exhausted all his strength to say such words.
During Yu Zhi's reign, the Iron Kingdom suffered such heavy losses, and he could not escape the blame.
Hearing this,
Chong Jie didn't move, and the expression on his face became even more frightening and sad.
"boom."
Just hearing a dull impact, the general with a terrifying scar on his right forehead slammed his head against the solid ground.
"Sorry, please forgive me for not being able to do it."
"Because the bones of those who died in a foreign land are gone."
His mournful voice lingered in the house for a long time.
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