Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

The reason for obtaining the scroll was that Qianyu didn't have many explosive tags left, so she wanted to replenish them and that's why she went to obtain the scroll.

Orochimaru also gave Chiba special treatment, providing him with three scrolls containing explosive tags.

Each scroll contains one hundred explosive tags, so three scrolls contain three hundred tags.

After Orochimaru finished assigning the tasks, he walked up to Chiba and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

Chiyu looked at Orochimaru and replied, "It's alright, not too hard. The ninjas who came to investigate weren't very strong. It's great that the plan was able to proceed so smoothly."

Orochimaru nodded: "Things should be much easier from now on. Although the Cloud Ninja will eventually realize something is wrong here and will definitely gather their forces to attack us, they won't dare to engage in direct combat with us if they are unsure of our true nature."

After that, the main strategy was to set up traps, fighting and retreating until we rejoined the main force from Konoha. You should stay with the main force and rest a bit more.”

Chiyu nodded and said, "I understand, Orochimaru-sensei."

"Get some rest. You might have to stay here for several days."

After saying that, Orochimaru turned and left to discuss the next steps with Jiraiya.

After setting up the traps around the area, they also erected many tents nearby.

After all, if you're going to put on a show, you have to go all out. With over 200 ninjas, you can't expect them to live in just a few tents.

The later the Cloud Ninja realize something is wrong, the more advantageous it will be for them.

After the tents were set up, Qianyu chose one and moved in. She sat on the ground, leaned against the frame to rest, and waited for the next day to arrive.

Chapter 68 Leadership and Command

After advancing ten kilometers, Chiyu and the other Konoha ninja temporarily set up camp on the spot.

Recently.

Cloud Ninja kept coming to investigate their situation.

However, because traps were set up all around and ninjas were patrolling, no battle took place.

Qianyu has had a pretty easy time these past few days, and he doesn't need to do any of the trivial things.

So Qianyu has been cultivating these past few days.

On the third day after the camp was set up, news came from Yugakure Village.

Yugakure has reverted to a neutral stance, stating that it will no longer participate in the battles between Kumogakure and Konoha, and that it will no longer accept Kumogakure ninja stationed within its borders.

Neither Chiba, Orochimaru, nor Jiraiya were surprised by this result.

After all, the battle that broke out in Yugakure a few days ago had already severely weakened the village.

If Kuroiwa Tatsuji were any smarter, he would understand that in their war with Kumogakure, a small village like Yugakure had no right to take sides.

He had no choice but to accept Orochimaru's suggestion and return to neutrality.

In this way, Yugakure could survive in this war that had not yet fully begun.

But this easy time only lasted four days.

Day .

Orochimaru led Chiba to his tent.

The tent still only contained Orochimaru and Jiraiya, and now there was another person inside.

Upon seeing Chiyu arrive, Orochimaru solemnly stated, "The Cloud Ninja have begun assembling two kilometers from our base."

Jiraiya asked solemnly, "How many people are there?"

Orochimaru replied, "Roughly speaking, there are fifty ninjas. It seems they intend to thoroughly investigate our situation this time. However, this is later than I expected. I thought they would have made their move a couple of days ago."

Jiraiya asked, "Orochimaru, shall we rely on the traps we've set up and fight our way out?"

Orochimaru nodded and said, "That's right. The traps we've set up these past few days are the main means of stopping the Cloud Ninja's advance, but that alone is not enough."

Since the composition of those fifty-odd Cloud Ninja is still unclear, Jiraiya, you and I will guard the rear and do our best to hold off the Cloud Ninja.

Jiraiya frowned slightly: "Are you going to guard the rear with me? But who will lead the troops forward?"

Jiraiya suddenly paused and looked at Chiba.

Qianyu pointed to herself in confusion: "Am I supposed to lead the team forward?"

Orochimaru nodded and explained, "That's right. Here, only you, Chiba, have leadership skills. Even if we fight and retreat, we can't retreat too quickly."

Although there are traps, we cannot rule out factors such as traps malfunctioning or being discovered. Therefore, Jiraiya and I guarded the rear to ensure the speed of the Cloud Ninja's pursuit.

As for Chiyu, your task is to guide the ninjas to retreat, but some Cloud Ninjas will definitely take a detour to the front, and then you will have to organize the ninjas to launch a counterattack.

"Chiba, you will eventually become a leader and command troops in the upcoming war, so consider this a preparation."

Qianyu's expression was somewhat subtle.

Given Orochimaru's high regard for him, Chiba knew he would become a leader sooner or later.

Chiba originally thought it would start with those five unlucky Uchiha, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly, and that he would be directly leading 32 ninjas.

Jiraiya agreed, "Indeed, Chiba is more suitable to lead the ninjas here and direct their retreat."

When Jiraiya first heard Orochimaru say that "only Senba has leadership skills," Jiraiya wanted to refute it.

Jiraiya also felt that Minato Namikaze had excellent leadership skills, after all, Minato had been the commander of several previous missions.

However, compared to Chiba, Minato Namikaze's leadership skills were indeed much worse.

Leadership ability is directly linked to a sense of the big picture. Minato Namikaze's sense of the big picture is only so-so, and his creed is to prioritize his comrades. Therefore, it is indeed not very suitable for Minato Namikaze to be a leader.

Chiyu felt a bit of pressure.

This was the first time Qianyu had ever led and commanded more than thirty people at once.

The reason Chiba agreed to take over those five Uchiha Chunin was because he disliked the Uchiha clan and wanted to make things difficult for them.

Orochimaru said, "Chiba, there's no need to feel pressured. Just perform normally."

Chiyu nodded and agreed, "Orochimaru-sensei, I understand. I will direct their retreat."

"Very good, then things will be much easier. Jiraiya, go and gather everyone together!"

"Okay, I'll go assemble everyone now!"

Jiraiya hurriedly left the tent, gathering all the ninjas together.

Orochimaru stepped forward and patted Chiyu on the shoulder, encouraging him, "We're short-handed right now. You have this talent, so all you need to do is bring it to its full potential. Let's go."

Orochimaru left the tent with Chiba.

...

All ninjas have assembled.

Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Chiba stood at the very front of the group.

Orochimaru announced, "The Cloud Ninja has gathered nearly fifty ninjas and is preparing to move out. We must also begin our retreat. Jiraiya and I will stay at the rear of the formation to withstand the pressure from the Cloud Ninja."

All you need to do is retreat according to plan. Qianyu will be in charge of the retreat from now on!

Upon hearing that they would be ordered to retreat according to Qianyu's command, everyone looked at each other and began to whisper among themselves.

Qianyu stepped forward and said coldly, "I know you have some complaints about me giving you orders, but this is an order, so you have no choice but to accept it!"

From now on, all of you will obey my orders, and my commands are absolute! If you disobey my orders, don't blame anyone else if you die!

If any of you disobey orders and implicate the others, I will kill that person first, without the enemy even needing to lift a finger!

You should know very well that I am capable of doing such a thing; after all, in your eyes, I am that kind of cold-blooded person.

Among the group, Minato Namikaze's brows were tightly furrowed.

Jiraiya stared at Chiba's retreating figure, his eyes momentarily glazed over, as if he were seeing a miniature version of Orochimaru.

Orochimaru and Jiraiya arrived at the back of the group.

And Chiba began to issue orders.

"Everyone check their ninja tools. During the retreat, we also need to set traps!"

The 32 people are divided into two teams of 16 each. One team continues to maintain its formation with one shadow clone and five clones, while the other team sets up traps. Then they take turns rotating.

No matter what happens in the rear, I have not allowed you to participate in the battle, and no one is permitted to join the fight!

If you understand, then after the Cloud Ninja's operation, everyone will follow me!

Chapter 69 Fighting and Retreating

Chiyu stood at the front of the group, looking expressionlessly at the ninjas who had split into two teams.

Five days have passed since they requested help from Konoha.

Based on the distance between Konoha and the Land of Hot Springs, plus the time needed to arrange ninja support, it will probably take at least another day and a half for the support to reach the Land of Hot Springs.

So now, Qianyu and his team's mission is to withstand the pressure from the Cloud Ninja within these 36 hours and hold onto a portion of the front line as much as possible.

Standing at the back of the group, Jiraiya sighed, "You really are just like him, your disciple. He's quite capable, but his personality is too cold. We're all comrades, why say such heartless things?"

Orochimaru retorted, "As a leader, there is no distinction between companions, only between commanders and subordinates. Only in this way can Chiba make the most accurate judgment without being influenced by other factors."

Qianyu's approach is the most correct. Establishing rules first ensures discipline and prevents undue interference; otherwise, everything will fall into chaos, and how can the team be effectively commanded?

Orochimaru glanced at Jiraiya and said, "Jiraiya, you are too sentimental on the battlefield, which is why you are constantly hampered. Sometimes, you have to give up what you have to give up, otherwise you will suffer even greater losses."

Jiraiya sighed: "That's why I'm not suited to be a leader and command troops. Speaking of which, Chiba seems to be indifferent to everyone, which isn't good. Minato and he don't get along either, otherwise I would really like to make them partners. Alas, what a pity."

But that's not necessarily true. We two used to be at odds, but now we're best friends. Orochimaru, do you think Chiba and Minato will be like us?

Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya with a meaningful gaze, but didn't say a word.

Jiraiya asked, puzzled, "Why are you looking at me like that? Am I wrong? It's possible that Chiba and Minato might develop into close friends like us during this war, isn't it?"

Orochimaru turned his head back: "Think what you want."

Jiraiya felt that Orochimaru was acting somewhat strangely.