"All right!"
Shen Qiu turned around and smiled at Liu Li, then gently waved his hands, and the food that Shen Qiu had placed on the stove and prepared quickly "flew" onto the table.
This saves a lot of time. At first, Ruri was surprised that she could use chakra like this. But she got used to it after a while.
"Tamagoyaki, pan-fried salmon, seaweed salad, tofu miso soup, egg rice..." Looking at the breakfast on the table, Ruri felt like her eyes were about to sparkle!
However, just as she was about to pick up her chopsticks, she suddenly heard a chilling voice—
"Uchiha Aki, the Hokage summons you."
He was a member of the Dark Guard. For the Dark Guard, the so-called gate was basically just a decoration. It was rare for them to actually knock on the door, greet people, and invite them over.
"I understand."
Shen Qiu put down his chopsticks and nodded. Hiruzen Sarutobi finally couldn't hold back any longer. This day came much earlier than he had expected, and it seemed that the situation had deteriorated to a certain extent.
"Aqiu..."
Liuli certainly knew the Dark Division, but she didn't have a good impression of them. In her memory, the arrival of the Dark Division meant that Shen Qiu would be given another life-or-death mission.
"fine."
Shen Qiu shook his head and stood up. Although the time he spent living in Konoha Village was quite good for him—at least compared to the Fourth Holy Grail War.
During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he was extremely worried and walked on thin ice. During those six months, he barely slept a single night. In comparison, the relatively peaceful and stable life in Konoha was quite good.
However, he was on a mission—therefore, he was actually yearning for war. Only war could make him famous and renowned, and only war could allow him to fight with dignity and authority!
Inside the Hokage's residence.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the various white papers that had covered the table, his face full of worry. The rapid deterioration of the war had far exceeded his expectations.
This was actually a hidden danger sown during the First Shinobi World War. Although Konoha also won the First Shinobi World War by fighting 1 against 5, the various treaties proposed by Tobirama Senju were far too harsh.
This foreshadowed his death.
Although the treaty signed with Kumogakure was approved by the Second Raikage, it could not be approved by the younger generation of villagers such as Kinkaku and Ginkaku. They believed that the terms proposed by Konoha were simply humiliating and detrimental to the country, and therefore could not accept them.
That's why they launched a rebellion when the treaty was finally signed.
The troubles in Kumogakure are merely a microcosm of the conflicts between the major powers. The numerous unequal treaties proposed by Tobirama Senju have made the four great powers increasingly impoverished and the Land of Fire increasingly wealthy, which is something they cannot accept no matter what.
More than a decade later, after the young and promising generation of villagers seized power in the village, the outbreak of war was hardly surprising.
"...Ta-da!"
"Come in."
After hearing the knock on the door, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke expressionlessly.
"Hokage-sama, you are looking for me."
Shen Qiu gave a slight bow to Hiruzen Sarutobi, and he could roughly guess why Hiruzen Sarutobi had summoned him.
Last week, Kirigakure broke the treaty signed during the First Shinobi World War, not only annexing the Land of Bears but also speeding towards the interior of the Land of Fire.
Although Konoha also dispatched a large number of ninjas, they unfortunately failed to stop Kirigakure's advance. Just a few days later, Kirigakure crossed the White River and invaded the homeland of the Land of Fire!
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Chapter 152: Devastating News from the Front Lines - Total Annihilation (Please Subscribe)
The defending force in the southeastern battlefield of Konoha was completely wiped out. Of the five thousand ninja troops, less than one in ten survived. Every day, the Konoha Hospital could be filled with cries of agony.
The southeastern front was already in grave danger, yet even at this critical moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi remained stubborn and committed his main force and army to the battlefield in the Land of Rain.
By occupying the Land of Rain, the idea of Iwagakure and Sunagakure joining forces to attack Konoha would be thwarted. Therefore, at this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to make a decision, but Kirigakure's actions were too swift!
"You came."
Hiruzen glanced at Shen Qiu and nodded. Most of his generals had already gone to the front lines, while Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya were preparing for war in the Land of Rain.
Hatake Sakumo was dispatched to the border of the Land of Rivers. If Sunagakure discovers that its plan to join forces with Iwagakure in the Land of Rain has been thwarted, then it is very likely that they will take the path of the Land of Rivers.
The heads of major clans such as Akimichi Torifu, Hyuga Hito, and Ino-Shika-Cho also went to the battlefield without exception. Among those who sacrificed their lives in the war against Kirigakure was Aburame Shigin.
The names of those who sacrificed their lives will be engraved on the memorial stone created by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.
"I have a task for you. I believe you are already aware of what is happening on the southeastern front."
In just a few months, Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to have aged several years, and even his voice was no longer as powerful and sharp as before.
This is the biggest crisis he has faced since taking office. He has ignited the powder keg of the ninja world. If he cannot lead Konoha to final victory, he will face not only the questioning of the Daimyo, but also immense pressure from within the village itself.
If they win, everyone will be happy, and the loss of loved ones and the cruelty of war will be selectively forgotten. But if they lose, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who personally started the Fourth Shinobi World War, will become the target of everyone's hatred as the Hokage.
People will blame him for the defeat in the war and the deaths of his loved ones. At that time, what awaits him will probably be more than just a disgraceful resignation; things could get much worse.
"As I know, the entire 5,000 Konoha garrison troops on the southeast battlefield were wiped out. The battlefield commander, Shigin Aburame, died at the hands of Suigetsu Fuguki of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Although the vice commander, Kiyobayashi Hyuga, managed to escape, he committed suicide at his residence three days ago."
Shen Qiu's tone was calm. Konoha suffered a defeat at the very beginning of the war. In fact, this matter cannot be simply blamed on Shigin Aburame or Kiyoshi Hyuga. Their command may have been problematic, but it was by no means the main problem.
The main problem is actually Hiruzen Sarutobi. Five thousand ninjas, doesn't that sound like a lot?
However, nine out of ten of these five thousand ninjas were Chunin, and the number of Jonin was very small. It should be noted that there is a huge gap between Jonin and Chunin; one Jonin can deal with at least five Chunin.
Many Chunin never reach the level of Jonin, even after a lifetime of effort. Although Chunin are known as the "backbone" of the village, the real fighting force is actually the Jonin.
The border troops on Konoha's southeastern front were so small that they couldn't even be called a detachment. They lacked Jonin, sensory ninjas, and medical ninjas, and their resources were like those of an unwanted stepchild.
All resources were prioritized for the Amegakure battlefield on the northwestern front, where not only were Hiruzen Sarutobi's three disciples present, but also the Ino-Shika-Cho trio and an army of 30,000 ninjas. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi's own son, Asuma, was on the front lines there.
"The situation on the southeast front has deteriorated rapidly. If this is the case, the vanguard of Kirigakure may have already reached Asami Gorge. Once they pass through Asami Gorge, Konoha will have no more defensible positions."
Asami Valley is the last line of defense for Konoha, with about two thousand Chunin. At the same time, Shen Qiu's old acquaintances, Kato Dan and Shiranui Genpu, also serve as commanders on that line.
"You know this already, yet you still mess around like this..."
Shen Qiu silently complained to himself. If it weren't for the abundance of talented people in Konoha during the Second Shinobi World War, Shen Qiu really thought that the war might have been lost.
However, he also bears some responsibility for the current unrecognizable state of affairs. In the original history, Kirigakure was already satisfied after annexing Uzushiogakure and had no intention of participating in the Fourth Shinobi World War.
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They had only sent a small number of military observers to the battlefield to observe the war's progress. However, the situation is now very different. Because Shen Qiu killed Hozuki Senjin and refused to return the ninja sword, Sarutobi Hiruzen directly started a war with Kirigakure.
The consensus in the ninja world is that fighting against Kirigakure is a thankless and exhausting task. The Land of Water is an isolated island in the middle of the ocean, and it would take two or three days just to travel by boat to conquer it.
When they arrived, they were faced with a large, energetic, and fully armed army. It wasn't like they were going to fight a war; they were going to their deaths.
Even if you defeat Kirigakure on land, you can still run away if you can't win! If I can't beat you, can't I at least run away?
Similarly, it is extremely difficult for Kirigakure to control the land on the mainland, which is why Kuma Country is a puppet state of Konoha, not Kirigakure. But for Kirigakure, it doesn't matter.
Even if we can't occupy the territory, I can still plunder all the things, supplies, and money. For them, it's a win-win situation.
"According to reports from the front lines, Kirigakure has mobilized a powerful force this time, including a ninja army of 10,000, powerful ninjas such as the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, as well as bloodline clans such as Mizuki and Kaguya."
"If nothing unexpected happens, there should be another Kage-level expert."
After hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Shen Qiu felt a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth. The other party mobilized the entire village to attack Konoha, and you sent a small detachment to meet them? No wonder they were wiped out.
In fact, Hiruzen Sarutobi is also very annoyed. The Third Mizukage, Sora Minazuki, has always been seen as gentle and easy-going, but this time it seems that he has really been provoked.
After all, he was the disciple and bodyguard of the Second Mizukage, Hozuki Gengetsu. As a descendant of the Second Mizukage, Hozuki Senjin naturally received his care in every way. The Hozuki clan and the Minazuki family were also families that shared prosperity and adversity.
Originally, he only wanted to get his ninja sword back and give the Hozuki clan an explanation. However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions made everyone lose face, so he simply decided to give up.
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Chapter 153: Sending someone to their death? An impossible mission!
"Take a look at this intelligence report."
As he spoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi casually tossed a piece of white paper from the table to Shen Qiu.
"Three days ago, Kirigakure had already crossed the Shirai River, and at the latest the day after tomorrow... Kirigakure will arrive at Asami Canyon!" Shen Qiu looked at the intelligence in his hand and was secretly shocked. It seemed that the situation was deteriorating much faster than he had imagined.
"The 2000 Chunin stationed at Asami Gorge won't be able to hold out for long, but Asami Gorge absolutely cannot be lost, otherwise we will be in a desperate situation where we are attacked from both sides!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi said firmly.
"Uchiha Aki, listen to my command! This is the mission I'm giving you!"
"From this moment forward, Uchiha Aki will be the temporary supreme commander of the southeastern front. I will dispatch 2000 Chunin and 500 Chunin to you. You must hold Asami Valley for twenty days!"
"160" "Mission level is S, mission name is Asami Canyon Defense Battle"
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath. Including the original Asami Gorge garrison, the total number should now be over 4000, but don't be fooled by the appearance of these numbers.
In the end, I don't know if there were more than four hundred people who survived.
The Hidden Mist's forces number as many as 10,000 and are well-equipped, including a large number of bloodstained and secret-jutsu ninjas, as well as the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, who are terrifying killers.
In comparison, Konoha's forces are simply insufficient.
"Lord Hokage..."
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Shen Qiu found it hard to accept. Ha, wasn't this sending him to his death? That was 10,000 people, not 10,000 pigs or 10,000 cabbages.
"I believe in your strength, and I believe in your Mangekyou Sharingan, Uchiha Aki." Without giving Shen Qiu a chance to refuse, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head away.
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