As a member of the Hokage, one dares not be a loyal subject of Konoha!

Konoha withstood this battle, but that doesn't mean the war is over; it just means Konoha has another chance to fight.

If they couldn't hold out, the village would be destroyed, and the Land of Fire would likely be wiped out!

However, these things are not of much concern to him. As a member of Konoha, he has already done his best.

With this in mind, Hyuga Hijiro gave another order.

"Tell the tribesmen to clear out those small fry as quickly as possible, and then take a break. We don't have much time left to use our strengths."

"What did you say?!"

In the heart of the Land of Fire, the remnants of the main battlefield have been cleaned up, and the allied ninja forces of Kumogakure and Iwagakure are recuperating.

Meanwhile, a violent roar suddenly erupted from the makeshift command post set up in Kumogakure.

"Since you gave the order, our elite squads that were out searching for supplies have begun to return."

"My squad is not far from the area where Yugito is located. We originally planned to come back together, but we haven't heard from Yugito at all."

Beside Raikage's secretary, Mabui, Samui, who was only sixteen but already capable of handling things on her own, calmly spoke.

"After realizing something was wrong, my subordinates spent some time finding witnesses."

At this point, Samui frowned, his tone filled with incomprehension and doubt.

"According to the eyewitnesses, Yugito's team encountered Tsunade from the Land of Fire in the town, but Tsunade seemed unable to exert her strength for some reason. Just as Yugito was about to capture her, a handsome male ninja who came to support them captured her instead."

As one of Yugito's few close friends in Kumogakure, Samui knew very well how strong Yugito was, so she didn't believe in the idea of ​​a backhand grappling.

He's just a man, how could he possibly defeat Yugito, who is a Jinchūriki?

But the witness was found not to be lying after testing, which is quite intriguing.

"According to witnesses, the man's pupils were sometimes blue and sometimes white. After punching Yugito away, he turned into a fireball and knocked Yugito unconscious."

Blue and white?

Fireball?

The Raikage was taken aback, then seemed to realize something. He didn't know about the Blue Eyes, but he knew about the Byakugan, and he also knew Tsunade.

"Long, flowing hair? Wearing a long robe?"

Well.

Samui raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, and then nodded.

"Then there's no doubt about it; it's very likely someone from the Hyuga clan."

Raikage's furrowed brows finally relaxed, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

If Yugito was truly a member of the Hyuga clan and was defeated in one move, wouldn't that prove that the Byakugan, besides being strong in reconnaissance, also enhances actual combat power?

Didn't you hear Samui say it was sometimes blue and sometimes white?

No matter how strong your ordinary taijutsu is, can you be stronger than a jinchūriki who is wearing a tailed beast cloak?

The technique used to defeat Yugito was definitely not the legendary Gentle Fist!

I've never heard of using pressure points on tailed beasts.

He ultimately underestimated the strategic importance of the white eye!

After thinking for a moment, Lei Ying, his eyes flashing, slammed his hand on the table and immediately stood up.

"Pass on my order! Everyone, follow me and attack Konoha from the flank! Move out immediately!"

Can't wait any longer!

If that old guy Onoki finds out how powerful the Byakugan is, would he still be willing to let Kumogakure take the lion's share?

Absolutely not!

Dodging the spittle that Raikage spewed out when he shouted, Mabui was immediately taken aback.

Isn't it not yet time for the agreed-upon final offensive?

After thinking it over carefully, she seemed to understand Raikage's thoughts, then nodded and went to relay the order.

However, the Raikage obviously didn't know that.

At that very moment, on the other flank of the allied camp, Onoki, leading his men forward, was sneering.

"That Raikage kid has no idea how powerful the Sharingan's potential is. I'll give him as much as I want right now, but who knows if he'll change his mind?"

What Ōnoki wants, he never relies on others' charity!

He wants to take it himself!

Who the hell has the patience to wait until the time is right before taking action?

Why wait any longer and not seize the opportunity to attack Konoha?

His arrangement was through the Fire Country's secret network, but he had been told early on that the Uchiha clan had been ordered to relocate to the outskirts of the village because of the Nine-Tails' attack, and he even had a map of the relocation!

When it comes to securing benefits, it's always a matter of who's first and who's last!

Taking a deep breath, Ohnoki raised his arms and shouted.

"All troops, accelerate! Head straight for the Uchiha clan's territory!"

The Uchiha clan?

The Hyuga clan next to the new Uchiha clan's territory?

He wants all of Onoki!

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Chapter 71 Losing a Son

"A large number of Iwagakure ninja have been discovered in the southeast direction; the exact number is unknown!"

"The enemy has begun to accelerate, their destination is clear, and they are heading towards Konoha."

"Enemy advance team is approaching the demolition area. We recommend detonating in one minute!"

"Tsuchikage spotted! Attention! Tsuchikage Onoki, the Two Scales, spotted!"

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Directly in front of Konoha.

They rallied and advanced, while the main force that had taken over the remnants of Nara Shikaku's army was resting.

Previously, in order to deal with the joint attack of Kumogakure and Iwagakure, the troops led by Nara Shikaku suffered too many losses. They were lucky to survive with their bodies intact after being hit on the front line.

At that very moment, the old village chief was staring blankly at the corpse that had been brought before him.

In his ears came urgent intelligence from the Hyuga clan scouts.

These intelligence reports alone are enough to show why the ninja world is so wary of the Byakugan and why everyone wants to obtain it.

This tactic of always anticipating the enemy's moves has a profound impact on warfare.

After all, not every war is fought on flat terrain like this, and battles where ninjas are used as warriors are even rarer. Usually, it's a matter of you outsmarting me and me outsmarting you.

Aside from the current war, there will probably only be so many opportunities for direct confrontation during the Fourth Shinobi World War.

"Condolences."

With each new intelligence report arriving, Fugaku became increasingly uneasy.

After hesitating for a moment, he went to the Third Hokage's side and whispered a word of comfort.

"I don't want to say anything else, but could you please keep your son away from my son in the future?"

Sarutobi raised his head wearily to look at Fugaku Uchiha, his expression incredibly complex.

He never expected that, after a series of chain reactions, his own son would die first.

Only now is the old village chief not putting pressure on the Uchiha clan leader from the perspective of the Hokage, but instead using the tone of an old father who has lost his son to launch a soul-searching question at Fugaku.

He seemed to be pleading with himself?

Fugaku was taken aback, then frowned in displeasure.

"You mean Itachi? How old is Itachi? He's still a child."

Why are you blaming my son for his death?

"I really don't want to argue with you about this. I'll just let it go."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had just lost his son, rubbed his temples in pain and finally remembered his identity as Hokage.

As the Hokage, and one who is destined to be at odds with the Uchiha clan, why is he saying all this to Fugaku Uchiha? It's quite possible that Fugaku Uchiha sent his son to cause him trouble.

He took one last look at his eldest son, who was lying on the stretcher, his upper body covered in blood, his lower body completely vanished into thin air.

The old village chief composed himself and waved to the guard beside him.

Yes.

Shinnosuke Sarutobi died prematurely.

He didn't even leave behind a young son named Sarutobi Konoha Kan, which can be said to indirectly make up for Kakashi's regret.

He died from a chain reaction.

Firstly, Danzo's incompetence attracted a powerful enemy to Konoha, leading to a joint attack by Kumogakure and Iwagakure. To show his sincerity, Onoki used Dust Release on Sarutobi Shinnosuke in a single exchange. Unable to dodge in time, the young master's lower body disintegrated out of thin air, and he was sent to the Pure Land after struggling for a short while.

Secondly, that is...

Sarutobi let out a long sigh.

Originally, his eldest son was not transferred to the front line. He was still following behind to build up reputation. Only when he was sure that he had an advantage or was safe enough would he be sent to the front to earn battle merits.

But his second son, Sarutobi Asuma, for some unknown reason, kept proclaiming that to become Hokage, one must be recognized, demonstrate formidable strength, and conquer everyone.

This is the true Will of Fire.

He has clearly misinterpreted the situation.