Naruto's civilian cannon fodder starts with the three-body technique

Chapter 372 The Hidden Agent Activated
"Victory will ultimately belong to Konoha!"

A surge of pride welled up in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart. He could almost see Konoha winning a complete victory in the Second Shinobi World War under his brilliant leadership. What an enormous achievement that would be! It would solidify his position as Hokage and bring his prestige to its peak.

Once the position of Hokage is secure and power is centralized, he can begin to implement the ambition that even Tobirama-sensei was unable to fully realize: weaken the power of the major ninja clans in Konoha and consolidate power under the Hokage lineage.

At that time, Danzo will be the "dirty knife" to deal with the dark side, Hatake Sagumo will be the "sharp blade" to deter external threats, and Umino Sasuke will be the sharpest "battlefield rose"...

Imagining the future of Konoha under his leadership, free from redundancy, highly centralized, and reaching its peak, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. He took a deep drag of his cigarette and exhaled thick smoke, as if he were exhaling his grand ambitions along with it.

However, he never imagined that the "perfect ninja" and "successor of the Will of Fire" he thought he was was carrying the captured Third Kazekage and leading an elite force straight to the Sand Village's stronghold. The balance and plan he had carefully maintained were about to be thrown into chaos by Umino Sasuke.

The Konoha Iron Wall Army had transformed into a torrent of steel, hurtling towards Sunagakure in the heart of the Land of Wind at an astonishing speed.

Speed ​​is of the essence in war, and Sasuke Unno was well aware of this principle. He had already calculated that Sunagakure must be vulnerable at this moment. Given the bandit nature of the Sunagakure ninja, they would never sign a ceasefire agreement unless they were completely desperate. Now that the news of the Third Kazekage being captured, Chiyo being captured, and the last elite force being lost at Akagi Castle had not yet reached back, this was a golden opportunity for a surprise attack.

To ensure everything went smoothly and to disperse the already potentially stretched forces of Sunagakure, he had already sent a message through encrypted channels to Tsunade, who was confronting the Sunagakure forces on the front lines of the Land of Rain, before the operation even began.

The border of the Land of Rain, Konoha camp.

Tsunade took the secret letter from Umino Sasuke and immediately put it into action.

"Well done, handsome young man! You're really bold and decisive! No wonder I've set my sights on you!"

She immediately rallied her troops and launched a fierce offensive against the Sand Village defense line led by Commander Rasa.

"Everyone, listen up! Give them a good beating and smash the Sand Village's turtle shell to pieces!"

Tsunade led the charge, her powerful punches were unstoppable, easily tearing through the Sand Village's front lines. Now, she no longer suffers from hemophobia and remains the "Konoha Princess" who dominates the battlefield and strikes fear into the hearts of her enemies, her strength at its peak.

Although Rasa possessed the Magnet Release bloodline limit and was exceptionally talented, he was still much younger than Tsunade. His chakra reserves, combat experience, and development of his bloodline limit were far from reaching their peak. Faced with Tsunade's sudden and ferocious attack, he was caught off guard.

"Magnetic Style: Golden Sand Waves!"

Rasa reacted quickly, manipulating a large amount of gold dust to form a huge wave, attempting to block the Konoha ninja army's attack and forcing Tsunade back.

Boom!

The golden sand and the monstrous fist collided violently, producing a deafening roar.

Tsunade was forced back several steps by the immense power of the golden sand, but the fighting spirit in her eyes grew even stronger.

"Tsunade! Has Konoha gone mad? How dare you launch an attack? Are you trying to break the ceasefire agreement that is about to be reached?!" Rasa was both shocked and furious, standing on the golden sand and questioning her sharply.

He couldn't understand Tsunade's sudden and crazy actions at all. According to the village's higher-ups' plan, the Third Kazekage should have already signed the treaty with Konoha that was extremely favorable to Sunagakure by now.

Tsunade shook her slightly numb arm and sneered, "Ceasefire agreement? Hmph! I haven't received any news of a signing from the village. Until the formal alliance agreement arrives, you Sunagakure are still enemies. When dealing with enemies, do you need to be polite? Continue the attack!"

She gave Rasa no time to think and once again led the Konoha ninja in a fierce attack.

Rasa berated Tsunade for having no political sense and being an incomprehensible madwoman, but he had to admit that Tsunade's strength was indeed immense and her military command ability was outstanding. Under her command, the Konoha ninja launched a relentless offensive with perfect coordination, almost overwhelming the Sunagakure defenses.

Even more terrifying, Tsunade summoned a large number of slug clones. These numerous Konoha ninjas seemed to possess immortality, and their attacks were overwhelming and terrifying.

Luo Sha felt immense pressure on the defensive line. If things continued like this, he feared they wouldn't be able to hold out for long. While continuing his best defense, he quickly made a decision: to ask the village for help.

He immediately ordered his secret service to write a letter requesting reinforcements, explaining that the front line was under Tsunade's unreasonable and fierce attack, the defense line was in grave danger, and the village urgently needed to send reinforcements.

Of course, Rasa's move was partly motivated by a desire to solidify the defenses, but more so by his own selfish motives. He longed to gain more military power and command more Sand Village ninjas, which would accumulate immense prestige and capital for him, giving him a stronger foothold in the future quest for the Fourth Kazekage position.

He was unaware that the Third Kazekage and Chiyo's earth-shattering plan had failed, nor did he know the crisis the village was facing. He simply acted according to his own logic and ambition.

After receiving Rasa's urgent plea for help, the elders of Sunagakure were puzzled by the sudden outbreak of a major battle on the front lines. However, given that the plea came from Rasa, who possessed Magnet Release and was seen as the village's future hope, and that their opponent was the infamous Tsunade, they dared not delay. After a brief discussion, the village decided to mobilize another batch of troops to quickly support the Land of Rain front.

Thus, a group of capable personnel who could have been used to defend the village, having just left Sunagakure and embarked on their journey to the Land of Rain, were sent away by Rasa's "plea for help" and the decision of the elders.

Less than half a day after this batch of reinforcements left, the main force of the Iron Wall Legion, personally led by Umino Sasuke, appeared like a divine army descending from the sky, appearing on a sand dune less than ten miles outside Sunagakure.

Under the cover of darkness, yellow sand swirls and shadows ripple across the desert.

Sasuke Umino stood on the sand dune, gazing indifferently at the sturdy fortress nestled among the massive rocky mountains in the distance, seemingly blending into the desert.

In stark contrast to Konoha Village, which is situated on a fertile plain with virtually no natural defenses, Sunagakure Village's terrain is a prime example of a place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

The village is surrounded by hundreds of miles of deadly desert, which naturally isolates the rapid advance of large forces. The village itself is built in a huge rocky mountain, with towering rock walls forming a natural city wall. After years of management and reinforcement by the Sand Village ninja, it has become as solid as a fortress.

At this moment, several figures quickly emerged from the sand on the flank, rushed to Umino Sasuke, and knelt on one knee.

"My lord!" The visitors were none other than Kui Shiyu, the patriarch of the Kui Shi clan, and Yamashiro Green Leaf, the intelligence chief of the Iron Wall Legion.

"Get up. How is the situation?" Umino Sasuke asked calmly.

"Reporting to the lord, the defenses of Sunagakure are tight on the outside but loose on the inside. Most of their attention seems to be drawn to the war in the direction of the Land of Rain. The defense force at the First Line is a company, which is very vigilant, but the rotation time and pattern have been figured out by our clan."

Kui Shiyu reported respectfully, his tone tinged with suppressed excitement and tension. He knew that the moment that would decide the fate of the Kui Shi clan had arrived.

Orochimaru, standing nearby, noticed Kujiro and a clear look of surprise flashed in his golden snake eyes: "Oh? Isn't this Kujiro Jonin, the commander of the Sand Village's new puppet army? Sasuke-kun, you always manage to surprise me. You managed to subdue such an important figure from Sand Village without making a sound?"

Sasuke Umino nodded calmly: "Yes, with the mole we planted while we were fleeing in the Land of Rivers now in the making, it will be much easier for us to storm Sunagakure."

"It's more than just a reduction." Orochimaru licked his lips with his long tongue, his eyes filled with admiration and a hint of barely perceptible apprehension. "It's practically achieving twice the result with half the effort. Sasuke-kun, you're truly insightful and far-sighted. I admire you."

He increasingly felt that this partner was meticulous and resourceful, and his future achievements were probably limitless. It seemed that the old man was going to have another headache.

Without much small talk, Sasuke Umino gave the order: "Proceed according to the original plan. Green Leaf, notify the troops to remain silent and await the signal."

"Yes!" Yamashiro Green Leaf immediately accepted the order and left.

Umino Sasuke then looked at Kujiro and said, "Lead the way, let's deal with the guards at Yixiantian first."

"Yes, sir!" Kui Shiyu took a deep breath and led the way.

Umino Sasuke, Orochimaru, and three other figures quietly followed. They were Uchiha Shun, Kurama Kyoune, and the Nana sisters. These five could be said to be the most skilled in genjutsu in the Iron Wall Legion at present, and they could be ranked among the best in the entire ninja world.

Taking advantage of the twilight and the undulating sand dunes, the group silently approached the famous entrance to Sunagakure – "The Narrow Pass".

The closer you get, the more you can feel the treacherous terrain of Sunagakure. The so-called "gate" is not a door in the traditional sense, but a narrow crevice formed between huge natural rock walls that are hundreds of meters high. It is only wide enough for a carriage to pass through, truly a place where one man can hold off ten thousand.

A large squadron of elite Sand Ninja was stationed in the caves and fortifications on both sides of the narrow passage, vigilantly watching the endless desert outside. These Sand Ninja had sharp eyes and strict discipline, and did not slack off in the slightest because they were in the rear. They were indeed the elite ninjas known throughout the ninja world, far superior to the inferior Iwa Ninja.

Kui Shiyu gestured for everyone to hide, and whispered, "Master, this is the place. There is absolutely no way to get through silently using conventional methods."

Sasuke Umino nodded, his gaze turning to Shun Uchiha and Nanatsu Kurama behind him.

Uchiha Shun's crimson three-tomoe Sharingan slowly rotated in the dim light, emitting an eerie glow.

Kurama Nanatsuki silently opened her easel, took out her paintbrush, and her eyes became focused and ethereal.

Orochimaru's gaze was immediately drawn to Kurama Nanatsu, and he keenly sensed a peculiar and powerful spiritual force gathering within the girl.

He couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Sasuke-kun, could this little girl be the legendary genius of the Kurama clan who awakened the bloodline limit of manipulating the five senses?"

Sasuke Unno knew he couldn't hide it from Orochimaru's senses, so he nodded and admitted, "That's right, July did indeed awaken the five senses bloodline limit by sheer luck. It's okay against Jonin, but if it's against a Kage-level powerhouse with a strong will, the effect will be greatly reduced."

He deliberately downplayed Nana's strength to avoid giving Orochimaru any bad ideas. Orochimaru smiled noncommittally, a hint of inquiry flashing in his golden snake eyes. He wasn't so easily fooled; he could sense the purity and power of Nana's spiritual energy, which was far more than just a "discounted effect." However, he also noticed Umino Sasuke's protectiveness towards the girl, so he temporarily suppressed his thoughts and secretly made a note of it.

In fact, Umino Sasuke did hold back. After Umino helped Kurama Nanatsu defeat his inner demon Ido last time, not only did he solve his physical weakness problem, but he also made rapid progress in his genjutsu skills due to the complete fusion with Ido's power.

In just half a month, her genjutsu skills have surpassed those of her older sister, Kurama Kyoune, who is a Jonin. With her current strength, she is probably not inferior to Konoha's number one genjutsu user, Yuhi Shinku, and may even surpass her in some aspects.

Her manipulation of the five senses is unpredictable and difficult to defend against. If it weren't for Umino Sasuke's mastery of the Spirit Transformation Technique, his powerful soul, and the assistance of the chakra core, he would have to be careful when facing her.

Compared to Kurama Nanatsu, Uchiha Shun's genjutsu is even more terrifying.

His Sharingan genjutsu had reached its pinnacle, and he used it with unparalleled skill, to the point that even Sasuke Umino suspected that this guy had secretly awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.

His genjutsu skills were so great that even Sasuke Umino was ashamed of himself.

Fortunately, Sasuke Umino won him over with his absolute strength and personal charisma, ensuring his loyalty. Otherwise, he really wouldn't dare to keep such a master of illusion techniques by his side so easily. After all, even tigers can have moments of weakness. Illusion-type ninjas may not be very strong in direct combat, but once they reveal a weakness, their tactical power is quite terrifying.

To Sasuke Umino's slight surprise, Orochimaru didn't seem to show much greed for Shun Uchiha's Sharingan. This was probably because Orochimaru had already obtained some Sharingan from Danzo Shimura for research, and his own soul was still intact. He hadn't yet experienced the defeat of being instantly killed by Itachi Uchiha, so his obsession with the Sharingan wasn't as deep as it would be later.

"Let's begin," Sasuke Umino whispered the order.

Uchiha Shun and Kurama Nanatsu acted simultaneously.

Shun Uchiha's three-tomoe Sharingan suddenly focused, its powerful eye energy silently traversing the distance and precisely projecting onto the few Sand Ninja sentries with the best view at the entrance to the narrow passage.

With almost no time to react, the Sand Ninjas only felt a flash of eerie red light before their eyes, their consciousness instantly blurred, and the scene before them distorted and changed, as if they had fallen into the deepest dream. Their bodies went limp, and they silently collapsed at their posts, trapped in an genjutsu from which they could not wake up.

At the same time, Kurama Nanatsuki's paintbrush danced rapidly on the canvas. She did not draw specific human figures, but instead sketched abstract lines and scenes representing "sleep," "peace," and "unawareness." As she painted, an invisible spiritual fluctuation spread out over a wider area, like the gentlest lullaby, brushing past the Sand Ninja in the far reaches of the First Line Passage.

The Sand Ninja, who were focused on their duty, suddenly felt an irresistible drowsiness wash over them. Their eyelids became incredibly heavy, and the sound of the wind around them seemed to turn into a lullaby. They tried hard to stay awake, but their consciousness sank uncontrollably, and they soon fell asleep one after another, without even having the chance to sound an alarm.

For close-range attacks, Uchiha Shun performed pinpoint elimination; for long-range attacks, Kurama Nanatsu used area-wide five-sense hypnosis. The two worked together seamlessly.

Sasuke Umino, Orochimaru, and Konami Kurama barely had to lift a finger before the battle was over.

Kui Shiyu watched in horror, cold sweat pouring down his face. He watched as those usually elite village ninjas fell silently like harvested wheat, utterly powerless to resist.

This ability to kill silently is more terrifying than direct combat.

He was incredibly grateful that when Yamashiro Green Leaf came to him, he made the right choice and submitted to the White Blood Demon. Otherwise, when the Konoha army pressed in, the Kujiri clan would probably have been wiped out.

"Cleanup complete." Uchiha Shun closed his Sharingan, his tone flat.

Kurama Nanatsuki also stopped painting, her face slightly pale, clearly indicating that the large-scale, precise illusion manipulation she had just performed had taken a toll on her. Kurama Kine quickly supported her sister and fed her a honey-based energy block.

"Very good." Sasuke Umino nodded in satisfaction. "Send the signal for the Iron Wall Legion to pass through the narrow pass quickly. Kui Shiyu, have your clansmen change into the garrison ninja uniforms and temporarily take over the sentry posts. Disguise them as normal as possible, and keep it a secret for as long as possible!"

"Yes!" Kui Shiyu immediately arranged for the clan's spy ninjas to take action.

Soon, a subtle signal was sent into the sky.

The main force of the Iron Wall Legion, which had been waiting behind the sand dunes for a long time, surged forward like a flood bursting its banks, maintaining a silent formation as it passed through the narrow passage of Yixiantian at top speed.

Their movements were swift and orderly, their footsteps kept to a minimum, with only the occasional soft clatter of armor and ninja tools quickly drowned out by the desert wind.

Meanwhile, the Umino clan's air force, led by their most skilled members, quietly ascended to the tops of the rock walls on either side of the narrow passage, concealed themselves, and awaited further orders, ready to launch a fatal attack on Sunagakure from the air at any moment.

Time passed by minute by minute.

The main force of the Iron Wall Legion, like a steel stream flowing in the dark night, continuously poured into the One Line Sky and quickly assembled in the hidden places inside the One Line Sky to form an offensive formation.

Ten minutes, twenty minutes... Nearly half of the Iron Wall Legion soldiers had successfully infiltrated the gathering area on the outskirts of Sunagakure.

However, at this moment, a sudden change occurred.

In the heart of Sunagakure, within a secret department responsible for monitoring large-scale chakra fluctuations, a sensory ninja suddenly opened his eyes, his expression changing drastically.

"Oh no! A large, dense, and unfamiliar chakra reaction has appeared at the village entrance, and it's moving rapidly! Alert! Highest alert!" His shrill roar shattered the department's tranquility.

The piercing alarm instantly resounded throughout the entire Sand Village.

"Enemy attack!!!"

Piteous screams and alarms rang out throughout Sunagakure.

Although the Iron Wall Legion's infiltration was extremely successful, it was still difficult to completely conceal such a large-scale troop movement from the Sand Village's long-established sensory barrier and vigilant sensory ninjas, and they were eventually discovered.

"Unfortunately, we were still a step too late." A cold glint flashed in Umino Sasuke's eyes upon hearing the alarm, but he remained completely calm. "However, it's enough!"

He suddenly waved his hand, his voice carrying through his chakra to the troops already inside the village: "Plan B! Charge! Take control of key locations such as the Kazekage Building, hospital, and warehouses as quickly as possible! Air forces, launch! Attack any resistance forces at will!"

"kill!"

With a single command from Umino Sasuke, the curtain was raised on the war.

The Iron Wall Legion ninjas, who had been waiting in ambush, burst out from their hiding places like tigers released from their cages, launching a ferocious attack on the interior of Sunagakure!
Meanwhile, countless figures soared into the air from the rock walls on both sides of the narrow passage.

The entire Umino clan took to the air, swarming towards Sunagakure like a swarm of locusts. Dense ninja tools and explosive tags rained down, instantly creating countless explosions and chaos within the village.

"For Konoha!"

"kill!"

The morale of the Konoha ninjas was soaring, and their battle cries shook the heavens and the earth.

Although Sunagakure was stunned by the sudden attack, it was, after all, one of the five great ninja villages. The villagers and the ninjas who stayed behind were all incredibly brave. After a brief period of chaos, a large number of Sunagakure ninjas poured out from their homes, training grounds, and mission centers and spontaneously organized a resistance.

"Hold them off!"

"Those bastards from Konoha! What are they doing here?!"

"For the village! Kill!"

A brutal alleyway battle erupted instantly. The sounds of kunai clashing, ninjutsu exploding, explosive tags detonating, and the roars and screams of ninjas from both sides transformed the desert fortress into a meat grinder.

The battle intensified from the very beginning. Konoha had the advantage of being caught off guard, with superior numbers, individual strength, and equipment.

Meanwhile, Sunagakure unleashed astonishing fighting power in order to protect their homeland.

Top fighters like Sasuke Umino and Orochimaru were like tigers among sheep.

Sasuke Umino activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode, transforming into a streak of blue lightning. Wherever he passed, Sand Ninja were either killed or injured; none could withstand a single blow from him. His target was clear: the Kazekage Building.

Orochimaru, like a venomous snake, lurks in the shadows. Every time the Kusanagi sword flashes, a Sand Village Jonin or an important figure perishes. He is more interested in the Sand Village's secret technique library and forbidden technique data.

Shun Uchiha's Sharingan genjutsu is even more terrifying on the chaotic battlefield. Often, a single glance can cause several Sand Ninja to fall into the genjutsu and kill each other, or stand frozen in place and become live targets.

Under the protection of her sister and several members of the Dark Guard, Kurama Nanatsuki occupied a high vantage point, her paintbrush dancing rapidly in her hand. She no longer used area hypnosis, but instead used precise sensory deprivation or created terrifying illusions.

Some Sand Village ninja suddenly found themselves engulfed in flames, screaming and running around in a panic; others felt as if they had lost all their senses, sinking into endless darkness and silence, spinning around in despair; still others even saw their comrades as terrifying enemies of Konoha and attacked them frantically... Her presence greatly disrupted the Sand Village's defensive lines.

(End of this chapter)