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Chapter 205 Marching into the Frost Kingdom

Over the past few months, these Konoha ninjas have fought countless battles alongside Orochimaru, making them an invincible force. Now is the perfect time to boost morale.

"Orochimaru-sensei is now using this war to win over people's hearts."

Watching this scene, a thought suddenly arose in Uchiha Gen's mind.

In terms of prestige, the Third Hokage, who held the position of Hokage for twenty years and led Konoha to its current prosperity, is undoubtedly number one. Danzo was shrouded in darkness, and the other elders were not capable enough and were far inferior to him.

Below the Hokage, the most prestigious people right now are Sakumo Hatake and Orochimaru.

The former, single-handedly, struck fear into the hearts of Sunagakure on the western battlefield, killing two high-ranking Sunagakure officials in a single battle, and becoming a legend in the ninja world. He always led from the front in every battle, displaying bravery and strength.

With a humble yet strong inner self, he cares for his companions and possesses a strong personal charm. Apart from being a bit reserved, Kihei perfectly embodies people's image of a righteous samurai, and he consistently practices the code of conduct and beliefs of a samurai.

Such a powerful person, who is willing to share weal and woe with his subordinates and has excellent character, naturally has countless people willing to follow him.

Orochimaru is no less impressive.

He was equally formidable, proving himself in battle a series of engagements, demonstrating both strength and exceptional intelligence, and displaying a viper-like patience.

With decisiveness, absolute rationality, and superb command skills, he led the Konoha ninja to almost a hundred victories in battle.

Orochimaru was also very skilled at winning people's hearts, as evidenced by the unwavering loyalty of Kimimaro, Guren, the Sound Four, and others from the original timeline.

Compared to Sakumo Hatake, he has two other qualities that the former cannot match.

One was a legitimate Hokage disciple, with impeccable lineage and rightful status; the other was a disciple he trained named Uchiha Gen.

Now, Uchiha Gen is already a top-tier powerhouse renowned throughout the ninja world. It is obvious to everyone that the Uchiha clan, as the number one powerful clan in the ninja world, is under his and the Grand Elder's control.

With a Kage-level powerhouse as his ally, along with the strongest family and the right background and ability, Orochimaru is undoubtedly the most likely successor to the Hokage position. There will certainly be no shortage of people willing to serve him.

"However, this would make Orochimaru the primary political target for Danzo and his associates. If his power grows too large, even the Third Hokage might become wary of him."

Uchiha Gen's thoughts flashed through his mind, but he quickly put them out of his thoughts.

Orochimaru has always been very clear-headed and rational. He can grasp the importance of things and knows better than I do what needs to be done.

If anything were to happen, Orochimaru would definitely consult with me, so there's no need to worry about it now.

What we should really be doing now is dealing with the current war.

Amidst a deafening roar, thousands of Konoha ninja surged forth like a floodgate opened.

The Frost Country, border line.

On the lush green grass of spring, there are still patches of snow that have not yet melted.

Nearly ten thousand Cloud Village ninjas gathered here, ready to fight.

"The people from Konoha have indeed come. We must do our utmost to defend this battle. Otherwise, we will only lose troops for nothing in this Ninja World War and gain nothing. In the end, we will still have to worry about Konoha posing a threat to our homeland."

This outcome is something I absolutely cannot accept.

The Third Raikage sat imposingly on a low, flat rock, his lion-like eyes glaring angrily at the distant plain.

The Hidden Cloud Village is now facing the crisis of being invaded by the Leaf Village on its homeland. Kihei has mobilized all remaining forces to build a defensive line on the border of the Land of Frost, striving to stop the Leaf Village from leaving the Land of Frost.

As long as the Land of Frost remains intact, the borders of the Land of Lightning are secure. However, if the borders are attacked and the homeland is threatened, the Raikage will certainly be held accountable by the Daimyo, and people will question his ability to protect the village.

He naturally could not accept this, which is why he gathered all the remaining available forces and made a desperate gamble.

Moreover, the Hidden Clouds are not without other trump cards.

The war was ignited almost the instant the two sides saw each other.

Contrary to popular belief, Danzo was the one who charged to the front lines in this battle.

Although he was at the forefront of the charge, he was still surrounded by many elite members of the Roots.

Even though Orochimaru gave the credit for retaking the fortress to Danzo, the role played by Orochimaru and his apprentice was undeniable. After that, with the help of Akimichi Torifu, Uchiha Gen, and the older generation of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, their dominant position in the Konoha forces of the Land of Hot Water was firmly established.

Danzo might steal the credit once, but he can't do it every time. If he doesn't make a contribution soon, his brilliance will be completely overshadowed by Orochimaru.

If he cannot achieve outstanding results in the Fourth Shinobi World War, surpassing everyone else and establishing his prestige, then even if the Third Hokage abdicates, Orochimaru and others will be far ahead of him in the rankings, and he will have no chance of becoming Hokage.

However, Danzo still valued his life. Even when he was at the forefront, he needed many Root ninjas to protect him. This way, even if he encountered danger, a few loyal Jonin he had trained could block a few attacks for him and buy him a chance.

Gen Uchiha moved across the battlefield with effortless grace, his Sengoku Ninja Sword crackling with lightning, extending into the Thousand Bird Spear. He moved with elegant precision, his phantom clones reaping the lives of Cloud Village ninja with abandon.

Life.

Ninja battles are battles of intelligence; often, the outcome of a battle is determined by intelligence.

With intelligence and information advantage, it is not impossible for the weak to defeat the strong. Many members of the Akatsuki organization, such as Hidan and Kakuzu, were defeated after their abilities were exposed.

Skilled at concealing intelligence and abilities, and leaving room for contingencies, they can often outmaneuver their enemies, becoming the key to turning defeat into victory and eliminating powerful foes.

Typical examples include his teacher Orochimaru and Itachi Uchiha. However, the former's backup plan was mostly to save his own life, while the latter did not care about his life and all his arrangements were for his younger brother Sasuke.

Although this guy is a weasel, there is no denying that his talent as a ninja is extremely outstanding. Both his strength and his skills are remarkable.

This guy's greatest strength is keeping something in reserve.

From the perspective of the work, it is a deus ex machina deliberately designed by the author to show off his high-class style. However, in the real world, it can only mean that this person is extremely cunning and has many trump cards up his sleeve.

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