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

Chapter 415 Iron Wall Little Three Ninjas

"I understand. Do you have a specific implementation plan?" Master Yuan nodded solemnly.

A decisive glint flashed in Qing's eyes: "We can 'accidentally' release the Cloud Village spies imprisoned in jail! Let them take back the news of 'Konoha's alliance with the Land of Waves' and 'Iron Wall Legion's participation in annihilating the Kirigakure fleet.' The Cloud Village has its own intelligence judgment; they will verify it themselves. All we have to do is provide a 'reasonable' lead."

“Alright! We’ll do it your way!” Master Yuan decided immediately.

That night, an "accident" occurred in the Kirigakure prison: a long-time Cloud Village spy escaped while the guards were "negligent".

After escaping Kirigakure, the spy did not immediately return to the Land of Lightning. Instead, he cautiously operated along the border of the Land of Water, collecting clues about the Battle of Wave Moon Bay, the Battle of Whale Harbor, and the movements of the Land of Waves fleet. These clues corroborated the inside information he had "accidentally" overheard from Kirigakure.

After confirming the intelligence had some credibility, he found a secluded spot and formed a hand seal:
"Anti-psychic art!"

With a bang, a flash of white smoke appeared, and a scroll containing encrypted intelligence vanished instantly.

Less than half an hour.

Cloud Hidden Village, Raikage's office.

"boom--!!!"

With a loud bang, the Third Raikage's fist, enveloped in Lightning Release chakra, slammed into the hard desk, instantly turning it into dust.

"What did you say?! Sasuke Umino, leading Konoha's Iron Wall Army, along with the ninjas of the Land of Waves, crushed Kirigakure?! Annihilated over four thousand of Kirigakure's elite troops?! How is this possible?!" The Third Raikage's voice boomed like thunder, filled with disbelief.

His intelligence secretary bowed his head and quickly reported the top-secret intelligence he had just received: "Yes, Raikage! Intelligence shows that the Konoha Iron Wall Army did not take the route through the Land of Rain directly to the Land of Waterfall. Instead, they secretly sailed eastward, rendezvousing with the Land of Waves fleet at Waigetsu Bay. Together, they ambushed and annihilated the main Kirigakure fleet, killing the Third Mizukage and capturing the Three-Tails Jinchuriki. Subsequently, the Land of Waves forces even landed on the Land of Water's mainland, severely damaging Kirigakure's 3,000 ninja troops again at Whale Harbor... Kirigakure has been completely crushed!"

The secretary's face also showed lingering fear: "Looking back now, it's truly fortunate! If the Konoha Iron Wall Legion and the Land of Waves fleet had targeted our Cloud Village, and had launched a surprise attack on our naval fleet or coastal outposts while we were facing off against the Iwagakure on the main battlefield, we probably... wouldn't have fared much better than the Mist Village!"

The Third Raikage gasped, his face turning terrifyingly grim: "Konoha... what a clever scheme! So cunning! A feint attack while secretly plotting! We almost fell for their trick!"

He abruptly raised his head, a dangerous glint in his eyes: "Has the location of the Iron Wall Legion been confirmed? Now that they've been exposed, where are they?"

The secretary immediately replied, "According to intelligence and our subsequent reconnaissance, after participating in the annihilation of the main force of Kirigakure, the Konoha Iron Wall Legion has separated from the Land of Waves fleet and is currently sailing in the northern sea. It is expected that they will land in the Land of Iron in a few days and then travel by land to the battlefield in the Land of Waterfall. It seems that they intend to return to Konoha for a short rest along the way."

The Third Raikage clenched his fist, lightning crackling around him: "So, they're... still at sea?"

A glint of insight flashed in the secretary's eyes as she understood the Raikage's intention: "Lord Raikage, do you mean... to launch a preemptive strike and wipe out Konoha's elite army while they are still at sea?"

“That’s right!” The Third Raikage’s voice was firm. “This army is formidable and has always been a huge threat! Now that they have left the land and gone to the sea, it is a golden opportunity for us to annihilate them in one fell swoop!”

"Lord Raikage, I believe this plan is feasible!"

"Oh?" The Third Raikage was somewhat surprised. His secretary, who had always thought his strategies were radical, now expressed agreement. "Tell me your reasons?"

The secretary analyzed, "The Iron Wall Legion is indeed invincible in land battles, but in naval battles, it depends on the performance of warships and the strength of the navy. Konoha's naval power is not as good as our Kumogakure, which can be said to be its biggest weakness."

While the Land of Waves' navy is strong, it has just experienced a major battle with the Hidden Mist Village and needs to maintain a blockade of the Land of Water, so it is impossible for it to send troops north to provide support.

As long as we concentrate our superior naval forces to intercept the Iron Wall Legion at sea, no matter how strong their ninjas are, once their transport ships are sunk by our warships, all that awaits them on the vast ocean is to become fish food!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

The Third Raikage's eyes lit up as he listened; his secretary's analysis resonated with him perfectly and dispelled his last concerns.

He stomped on the wreckage of the desk, smashing it to pieces: "Well said! Pass on my order: mobilize the entire fleet immediately! All elite ninjas that can be mobilized, board the ships immediately! Objective—annihilate the Konoha Iron Wall Legion!"

"Yes--!"

The war machine of Hidden Cloud Village began to operate at high speed.

The massive Cloud Village fleet began to assemble, and elite Cloud Village ninjas boarded the warships, carrying a chilling killing intent, and sailed away from the port like a hunting swarm of sharks, heading towards the southern waters of the Land of Iron.

After leaving the waters off the Land of Waves, the Konoha Iron Wall Legion's transport fleet headed north, the sea breeze carrying a salty, fishy smell as it blew against the ninjas on the deck.

After sailing for several days, besides the vast ocean, we occasionally saw some menacing figures.

That day, the ninja on the watchtower sounded the alarm: "Unidentified vessel spotted ahead, flying a skull and crossbones flag, suspected to be a pirate ship!"

Umino Sasuke walked to the ship's side and used his Water Mirror Technique to take a look. He saw two old-looking but fast modified ships trying to turn and escape, clearly having also discovered their large fleet.

"The Ninja World War is raging, with war raging across the land and the seas growing increasingly chaotic."

Sasuke Umino frowned slightly and said calmly to Nawaki Senju beside him, "Now that the Land of Waves has taken over the position of maritime hegemon, it has an obligation to maintain peace on the sea lanes and to eliminate these pirates who plague merchants. It is our duty."

Upon hearing this, Senju Nawaki couldn't help but roll his eyes at her teasingly and laughed, "How come I never realized you were a 'pacifist' who cared about the ninja world? I think you're just trying to get rid of these annoying rats to ensure the profits of your own maritime trade, aren't you?"

Unno Sasuke remained unfazed: "Nonsense! I, Unno Sasuke, have always prioritized the peace of the ninja world! Suppressing pirates and upholding justice are my duties. As for the profits from maritime trade, they are merely a side benefit."

Seeing the two pirate ships accelerate and turn, attempting to escape using the complex waterways of a nearby reef area, he didn't waste any more words and directly ordered, "Tekudo!"

"Here!" Tekudo, who was in charge of aerial surveillance and reconnaissance, responded immediately.

"Have Tekukin, Tobirama Unno, and Jacques Inuzuka each lead a small team to take down those two pirate ships! You'll be in charge of backing up and ensuring safety."

"Yes!" Tekudo accepted the order and immediately went to make arrangements.

Soon, two enormous desert falcons took to the air. The falcon in front carried twelve figures on its broad back. These were the new generation of the "Fish-Bird-Dog" trio and their respective subordinate genin.

After nearly two years of baptism by the Ninja World War, these three kids have undergone a complete transformation. Tobirama Umino, Jacqueline Inuzuka, and Tekukin have all been promoted to Chunin and, under the guidance of many Jonin and through the brutal training of the Ninja War, have begun to develop the ability to stand alone. Among them, Jacqueline Inuzuka, who has the highest talent, has become increasingly coordinated with his ninja dog, and his taijutsu and clan secret techniques have improved rapidly. His strength has already reached the threshold of Jonin, and he can be considered a special Jonin combatant.

Due to the transplantation of the Ice Release bloodline limit bone marrow, Tobirama Umino's talent was greatly improved. Although he was unable to directly awaken Ice Release, with the accumulation of a large number of attribute-specific secret medicines, his chakra reserves and ninjutsu skills improved by leaps and bounds. His combat strength was not much weaker than Jacques Inuzuka, especially in the application of Water Release and clan secret techniques, where he had his own unique insights.

As for Tekukin, his talent is relatively ordinary. He barely reached the level of an elite Chunin by relying on his skillful manipulation of mechanical devices.

However, his advantage lies in his summoning beast. The clan's desert giant falcon "Dakin," which he has contracted, has now entered adulthood. As a high-level summoning beast, its combat power definitely surpasses that of an ordinary Jonin.

This actually made Tekukin's true combat strength the highest among the three.

In comparison, Inuzuka Jacques' ninja dogs are considered special Jonin-level combat power, while Tobirama Umino, although possessing a clan-inherited summoning beast like Umibozu, a Kage-level combat power, can currently only summon a Umibozu water clone whose strength is comparable to a Jonin.

This trio has become a rising star in the Iron Wall Legion, jokingly referred to by many veterans as the "Iron Wall Little Three Ninjas," who believe their potential is in no way inferior to the older generation of stars, the "Iron Wall Twins": Shiranui Ri and Inuzuka Ryo.

The desert falcon was incredibly fast; with just a few flaps of its wings, it caught up with the pirate ship that was trying to escape into the reef area.

At sea, flying spirit beasts pose a significant threat to warships, no less than underwater submarines.

"Do it! Fight quickly!"

"Water Release: Water Syrup!" Tobirama Umino was the first to form hand seals, his chest bulging as he suddenly spewed out a large amount of incredibly sticky syrup towards a pirate ship in front of him.

The sticky substance rained down like a storm, instantly affecting the pirates on the ship's deck. Their hands, feet, weapons, and even the deck itself were firmly stuck, leaving them with most of their mobility and ability to fight back, plunging them into chaos.

"Well done, Tobirama!" Tekukin praised, while quickly untying several scrolls from his back and pulling them open!

"Ninpo Technique: Heavenly Blade Ranwan!"

Chi Chi Chi -!
Hundreds of kunai shuriken burst forth from the scroll, their sharp whistling sounds carrying them precisely to the pirate ship controlled by the sticky candy.

These blades were not thrown randomly; many were aimed precisely at the pirates' vital points or the arms holding weapons.

"what!"

"my eyes!"

"Hand! My hand!"

Screams erupted as a large number of pirates were either killed or wounded in the storm of blades, instantly losing their fighting ability.

Only one pirate ninja, who appeared to be the leader, reacted quickly and narrowly avoided most of the attacks, suffering only a cut to his arm but still having the strength to fight.

"Inuzuka Style: Fang of the Wolf!"

The already poised Inuzuka Jacques and his ninja dogs transformed into a rapidly spinning black tornado, crashing down from the sky.

The pirate ninja only had time to raise his machete to block before he was violently knocked away by the force of the charge, his ribs shattered, and he slammed against the ship's side, blood gushing from his mouth. He was clearly not going to live.

"Clear the cabin!" Inuzuka Jaw ordered the three genin subordinates who jumped down with him after landing.

The three genin immediately rushed into the cabin in perfect unison, and soon short bursts of fighting and screams could be heard from inside.

Meanwhile, Tekukin and Tobirama Unno piloted the Desert Falcon and pounced on another pirate ship that, seeing the situation was not good, was trying to turn and escape.

The battle was a foregone conclusion. With Tekukin's harassment using his blades and Tobirama Umino's precise Water Release: Water Cannon shots, the pirates on the ship were swiftly wiped out before they could even put up a decent resistance.

The entire battle was swift and efficient, lasting only a few minutes from start to finish.

The ninjas on the Iron Wall Legion's transport fleet saw it clearly through their binoculars and exclaimed in admiration.

"Great! These three kids are getting better and better at teamwork!"

"As expected of the 'Iron Wall Little Three Ninjas,' their talent and strength are almost on par with Ryo and Riwa back in the day, right?"

"Yes, Captain Shiranui and Jonin Inuzuka Ryo are both renowned experts now, especially Captain Shiranui, whose strength is said to be comparable to that of an elite Jonin!"

"The Commander is truly a master teacher! He seems to know everything, and he's even amazing at teaching students!"

Listening to his subordinates' discussions and praises, Umino Sasuke, standing at the bow of the flagship, felt a slight flush on his face.

He coughed lightly, his figure slowly floating into the air. He used the Light and Heavy Rock Technique to fly towards the two pirate ships that had stopped moving, intending to personally see how the three little ones would clean up the battlefield.

Landing on the captured pirate ship, they saw the three little ones "teaching" their ninja subordinates.

As Tobirama Unno plucked a money pouch and some valuable jewelry from a pirate corpse and stuffed them into a sealing scroll, he said to the genin beside him who was looking at the pile of broken ninja tools with disdain, "What are you standing there for? Put them all away! Remember what I said, even a mosquito's leg is meat! So what if it's broken? Doesn't it make money? Little by little, you'll accumulate wealth, don't you understand?"

On the other side, Tejujin was also scolding a subordinate: "Get moving! All this junk you're talking about, pieced together, is enough to buy half a fine shuriken!"

The genin muttered under his breath, "But Captain, your 'Heavenly Blade Chaos' attack just now must have thrown at least a few hundred kunai and shuriken into the sea. That must have wasted so much money..."

Shoujiujin blushed instantly, glaring at him with a mixture of embarrassment and anger: "You talk too much! Get back to work!"

The ninja shrank back, not daring to utter another sound.

Even Shoujiujin himself was heartbroken. Just now, in pursuit of efficiency and visual effect in clearing the field, and perhaps also to show off in front of the Iron Wall Legion, he had indeed gone a bit too far.

(End of this chapter)