Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 214 Cry! Scream! Then Die! (Part 1)

What's the fastest way to generate the "Swordsman" stat?

As she walked, her thoughts raced through her mind.

[Jonin] and [Sword Master] are the fourth stages of the ninja and swordsman class systems, respectively.

The depth and breadth of external knowledge required for both should be similar.

Back when Shinichi was promoted to Special Jonin, he had already promoted himself, bought trending topics in the ninja world, and had various ninja villages secretly push him forward.

The news of "Ten years old! The youngest Jonin in Konoha history" has spread throughout most of the ninja world. The outside world's perception is like a reservoir that has been filled to capacity, just waiting for the moment when the floodgates are officially opened.

Therefore, when Shinichi was officially promoted to Jonin, the [Jonin] job title was instantly generated on his character panel.

But Yixin doesn't have that condition.

The Land of Iron's influence is mainly limited to the samurai class and surrounding areas, far less than that of Konoha, the head of the Five Great Ninja Villages, which attracts the attention of the entire ninja world. The gimmick of "the youngest Jonin in history" is enough to make headlines in newspapers around the world and spark discussions on the streets.

The title of "National Swordsmanship Tournament Champion" may only carry slightly more weight in the eyes of most people in the ninja world, especially those ninjas and commoners who are far removed from samurai culture, than the news of a small country's ninja village appointing a new Jonin.

Even if he wins the championship and is officially awarded the title of "Swordsman" by the Land of Iron, the breadth and depth of knowledge he can gain will probably be difficult to compare with his original self.

Therefore, relying solely on the competition itself and its subsequent impact, it is very likely that the "Sword Master" entry will not be generated immediately.

"Looks like I'll have to help promote it myself."

Shinichi himself is now the focus of the Third Shinobi World War, his fame is at its peak, and any news related to him can spread quickly.

More importantly, last year, his main body and his clone Isshin made a public agreement in front of everyone about who would be the strongest in the future ninja world. At that time, the two showed comparable strength, which left a deep impression on many people. He could take advantage of this to create hype.

Not much time has passed, and most people wouldn't have expected Shinichi to improve so rapidly in the past few months. They might still assume that Isshin Samurai and Shinichi Higashino are roughly equal in strength.

At that time, by leveraging public opinion and generating buzz, and by utilizing "Shinichi Higashino," currently the hottest traffic source in the ninja world, it can quickly enter the vision of a wider audience.

Especially for high-ranking officials, intelligence personnel, and powerful individuals from various countries who pay attention to the strong and the changing tides of war, the cognitive efficiency gained from the advancement of a clone to a swordsman will be greatly accelerated...

"Mr. Isshin, I heard that you once made a promise with Higashino Shinzo of Konoha to become the strongest ninja in the future? Do you still think you have the right to say that now?"

"As for the strongest ninja in the future? I don't think anyone's name is qualified to be ranked ahead of mine."

What is this "Ninja World Prisoner"?

It's a really strange sense of déjà vu.

Yixin silently grumbled to himself, suppressing this nonsensical thought, and began to look forward to what surprises the purple affix draw would bring when the [Sword Master] affix was actually generated.

Meanwhile, behind the Land of Waves, there is a small island that is shrouded in thick fog all year round, and this island is not even marked on the map.

Recently, the fog around the island has become increasingly thick. Upon closer inspection, one can see that the island and its surroundings are covered with layers upon layers of warning traps and protective spells.

This is the location of the top-secret frontline command post and core logistics hub established by Kirigakure for this southwestern offensive.

Contrary to most people's expectations, Kirigakure did not set up its command center and most important supply depot on the main island of the Land of Waves, which is closer to the front line, but instead hid it on this rear satellite island.

The entire deployment unfolds in a fan shape.

Ahead, with the main island of the Land of Waves and several key satellite islands as their base, the main combat forces of the Hidden Mist Village are stationed, like—

With outstretched claws, they faced the long coastline of the Land of Fire.

Behind them, the command post was hidden at the center of the fan-shaped defense, maintaining an efficient and covert communication channel with every outpost in front.

Any external enemy attempting to directly attack the command post and logistics base must first penetrate multiple layers of defense, making them highly susceptible to early detection by the early warning network.

Even if some manage to slip through the net and break through the outer layer, they will quickly be caught in a pincer movement between the returning reinforcements and the command post's defenses, making it difficult for them to pose a real threat.

Conversely, the command center can control the battle situation at the front with ease and safely receive supplies from the Land of Water, which are then secretly distributed to the front lines.

Such a cautious, even excessive, logistical defense deployment is clearly directly related to Shinichi Higashino's lightning-fast raid behind enemy lines during the previous war between Konoha and Kumogakure.

That battle brought a huge shock to the entire ninja world, forcing all ninja villages to re-examine the security of their own logistics systems.

Especially Kirigakure, a force that is about to directly confront Konoha, is no exception.

Inside the command center, Yagura Karatachi stood quietly, his expressionless face scanning the various nodes on the huge map.

"Yakura!"

A rough, hoarse, and extremely impatient voice broke the silence in the room. The speaker was a burly middle-aged man with a rugged face and a conspicuous cinnabar dot above each eyebrow.

"How much longer do we have to wait? I'm practically rusting from being stuck in this godforsaken place!! You brat, do you even dare to fight? If you don't have the guts, then step down and let me take your place as general!"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than another clear, cold voice immediately rebuked, "Insolence! Umemaro! Yagura is a frontline general personally appointed by the Mizukage. How dare you speak nonsense and make irresponsible remarks here?!"

The one who spoke out was a beautiful and gentle-looking "woman," who was none other than Yukihiro, the current head of the Yuki clan, one of the three great clans of Kirigakure.

The Yuki clan is renowned for its Ice Release bloodline limit. Most clan members possess handsome and gentle appearances, often making it difficult to distinguish their gender. (The name "Minazuki" is a fan-created term; the official name has always been the Yuki clan.)

Xuexun's pretty face was frosty at this moment, clearly showing her extreme dissatisfaction with Kaguya Umemaro's words.

"Yukihime!" Kaguya Umemaro whirled around, glaring at him, her voice rising even louder: "Don't try to intimidate me with the title of Mizukage! If my father hadn't died alongside the Second Mizukage, and I hadn't been so young back then, how could the position of Mizukage have fallen to your Yuki clan's Yukihime..."

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His words came to an abrupt halt, and his body suddenly froze. A dozen streams of water, gleaming with a chilling light, like venomous snakes with life, had silently coiled around his limbs and torso, locking all the major joints in his body.

Water Escape: Water Flow Whip.

Kaguya Umemaro stiffly turned her neck, her gaze fixed on Yagura Karatachi, who remained with his back to her and seemed to have never moved. Her intense killing intent almost materialized, spreading through the air.

"Yagura! You!"

"Clan Chief Kaguya, please be careful with your words."

Yagura's voice remained calm, and he didn't even turn his head. He simply raised his finger slightly, and the dozen or so streams of water, as if receiving a command, silently loosened and fell to the ground.

"The name and decisions of Lord Mizukage are not for us to presume to discuss."

Just as Kaguya Umemaro was about to erupt in anger, Yagura finally turned around.

The doll-like face was expressionless, its purple eyes calmly gazing at the other person.

"Since Chief Kaguya is so eager for battle..."

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As he spoke, his finger landed on a spot on the map, a crescent-shaped bay on the southeastern coast of the Land of Fire, marked with…

The words "Bai Sha Wan" were displayed.

"Then, five days from now, at dawn, please have the Kaguya clan chief lead the Kaguya clan's elite troops to land here. If they encounter any Konoha ninjas during this time, kill them without mercy! After successfully landing, remain in place and await further instructions from command."

Yagura did not intend to assign other collaborators to Kaguya Umemaro.

Everyone in Kirigakure knows that most members of the Kaguya clan are born battle maniacs, bloodthirsty and warlike. Even if a small minority aren't, they will quickly change under the influence of this atmosphere.

These guys become ruthless and indiscriminate in battle, once they're blinded by rage.

Apart from themselves, no other unit in Kirigakure could keep up with their pace, so they had to act alone while others provided support.

"How is it, Clan Chief Kaguya?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes turned to Kaguya Umemaro.

In particular, Hozuki Hangetsu, the current head of the Hozuki clan, and Suigetsu Fuguki, the leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, crossed their arms and looked on with amusement.

Kaguya Umemaro glared fiercely at Yagura, her chest heaving violently a few times, but ultimately she didn't lash out.

"Alright! I'll take this mission!"

After saying that, he ignored everyone, turned around and strode out of the command post, his footsteps fading into the distance.

After he left, Yagura turned his gaze back to the map, pointed to a coastline on the left wing of the map, and gave orders to the rest of the group.

"Clan Chief Yukihiro, in five days, please lead the elite of the Yuki clan and your companions to land in this area, establish a defensive line, and gradually advance inland to contain the forces on the left flank of Konoha."

"Sushizan Fuguki, you will lead the Seven Ninja Swordsmen as the main force, and cooperate with Clan Chief Yukihiro to clear out Konoha strongholds and reconnaissance units along the way."

"Chief of the Hozuki Half-Moon Clan."

Yagura pointed to the right side of the map, to another bay not far from the Kaguya clan's planned landing point: "Five days from now, please lead the Hozuki clan's elite troops and your companions to land here. Your mission is to establish a forward position on the right flank, and..."

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He paused, then raised his voice slightly: "Do your best to support the Kaguya clan's operations. After they land, you will be responsible for making contact with them and conveying the command's subsequent operational orders."

After saying this, Yagura remained silent for a moment, and finally his gaze settled on the city in the center of the map, the one facing the Mist Village army, a city called Rinkai Castle.

What he deployed was a tactic that Kirigakure had always excelled at: dividing their own forces into two or more tactical clusters to launch a concentric attack on the enemy from different directions.

This tactic can effectively disperse the enemy's defensive firepower, reduce the resistance and casualties of a frontal assault, and ultimately form an encirclement, completely trapping the enemy.

In some ways, it can be described as a pincer movement in this world.

Five days later, at this very moment, will be the moment of the all-out attack secretly agreed upon by Kirigakure and Sunagakure.

Five days later, Kirigakure will launch a fierce attack from the southeast coast, while Sunagakure will simultaneously exert pressure from the southwest.

Attack Konoha simultaneously from both the east and west!

"At that time!"

Yagura raised his eyes, a chilling glint flashing in his purple pupils: "I will personally lead the main force of our headquarters and attack together with you all."

His fingers pressed heavily on the location of Linhai City.

"Annihilate all of Konoha's garrison here!"

"yes!"

Inside the command post, everyone responded in unison, a tense atmosphere spreading outwards, before dispersing.

After everyone left, Yagura placed his light on the map again. He knew that the Mizukage valued him highly and even intended to groom him as the successor to the position of Mizukage.

Therefore, he entrusted the crucial Southwest War against Konoha with full authority, a key step in accumulating prestige and establishing his position.

He must fight this battle brilliantly and win decisively in order to live up to the expectations and cultivation of the Mizukage, solidify his position in the village, and pave the way for the future.

"Shinichi Higashino..."

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Looking at the information representing various locations and nodes on the map, this name suddenly flashed through Yagura's mind.

This genius boy emerged like lightning shortly after the outbreak of this great war, rose rapidly, and repeatedly created incredible miraculous achievements, making the entire ninja world take notice and shake.

Most people in the ninja world today feel awe and even fear towards him!

They were terrified by his immense strength and rapid growth, which seemed completely out of character for his age.

But Yagura was slightly different. These days, he had been collecting a lot of information and analysis about Shinichi Higashino. His research focused not on his personal combat strength and talent, but on his strategic thinking and art of command.

Especially that lightning guerrilla war that penetrated deep into the Land of Lightning and turned the rear of Kumogakure upside down.

That kind of tactic of accurate prediction, bold infiltration, concentrating superiority on one point, and skillfully utilizing intelligence and constantly creating chaos...

The idea of ​​achieving the greatest results with the least cost was something Yagura pondered repeatedly for a long time.

At this moment, he really hoped that this opponent named Shinichi Higashino would appear on the southeastern battlefield and compete with him across the sea. It would be quite interesting to have a direct confrontation with such an opponent on the strategic and tactical level.

However, Yagura was unsure whether the other party would show up.

After all, Shinichi Higashino possesses extremely high medical ninjutsu skills, and the southwestern front, facing Chiyo of Sunagakure, is precisely when top-tier medical ninjas are most needed.

The Konoha leadership will likely prioritize sending him there.

Thinking of this, Yagura couldn't help but feel a complex mix of anticipation and regret.

I look forward to sparring with such an opponent, but I also regret that I might miss this opportunity.

Meanwhile, a furious Kaguya Umemaro strode back to the Kaguya clan's temporary residence.

Inside the tent, gathered were burly men with their hair tied up in buns, each with a striking cinnabar dot above their eyebrows, and dressed similarly to him. Each of them exuded a strong aura of violence.

"Clan leader! What's the situation? What did that sissy Yagura say?!"

Upon seeing him return, a Kaguya clansman immediately shouted impatiently, and the other Kaguya clansmen also gathered around.

"Five days later! At dawn!"

Kaguya Umemaro grinned, revealing her gleaming white teeth: "Shirasa Bay! I'll take you there to have a good time! Let those Konoha cowards experience the terror of the Kaguya clan!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"It should have been done long ago! My bone blade has been itching for a long time!"

"Kill them! Tear their intestines out and wrap them around their necks!"

"Tear them apart! Pull their bones out one by one!"

"The bones have to be broken piece by piece; only then will the sound be truly satisfying!"

"Nonces or civilians, kill them all if you see them! Leave no one alive!!"

"Kill! Kill!! Kill!!!"

Upon hearing this, the Kaguya clan members erupted in deafening laughter and roars, their killing intent almost solidifying as it swirled and rolled through the air. The smiles on their faces looked extremely eerie and terrifying.

Seeing her clansmen's murderous and impatient appearance, Kaguya Umemaro's displeasure caused by Yagura was instantly swept away.

Instead, there was an overwhelming anticipation for the impending war.

He is going to make a tremendous contribution in this battle!

To make the entire Fog Concealment—

Do not!

We must let the entire ninja world see clearly who the true powerhouse is!

Of the three main families of Kirigakure, the Hozuki clan has produced a Mizukage, and the Yuki clan has produced the current Mizukage.

Following the order, it's Kaguya's turn next, it's Kaguya Umemaro's turn!

Once he takes the position of Mizukage!

Then, we'll take Yagura... no!

Those who disagree, like Yagura, that pretentious brat, and Hozuki and Yuki, those pretentious guys.

In short, all those who dare to disobey him or block his way should be killed!

They used their blood and bones to pave the steps beneath Kaguya Umemaro's throne as Mizukage!

Thinking of that scene, Kaguya Umemaro's smile became even more ferocious and terrifying.

He turned his head and cast the light in the southwest direction, towards the Land of Fire.

"The ninjas of Konoha!"

He muttered to himself, his voice filled with cruel pleasure.

"Cry! Scream! Then obediently die!"

"Let your blood and wails be my first celebratory gift as I ascend to the position of Mizukage!"

Meanwhile, outside the Southeast Front Command Post of Konoha.

Shinichi had just handed over the tactical guidance document detailing the "elastic defense system" to Koharu Utatane and learned from her about his defense zone and mission.

After leaving the command post, Shinichi had only taken a few steps when he suddenly stopped, looked up thoughtfully, and gazed at the vast, boundless sea in the distance.

"Shinichi-kun? What's wrong?"

Seeing Shinichi suddenly stop and stare, Fugaku Uchiha, who had just received his mission and was walking alongside him, paused slightly and asked.

According to Koharu Utatane's plan, Shinichi and Fugaku Uchiha were responsible for the defensive sector on the left (north) side of the main camp. (Relative to the right side of Kirigakure opposite them.)

Shinichi personally led the team to guard one of the most critical and most likely to be attacked pre-planned battlefields—Shirasa Bay.

Meanwhile, Fugaku Uchiha was responsible for defending another section of the coastal defense line, which was a little further away but equally important, and formed a special angle with Shinichi on the flank.

Both of these defense zones are crucial points in Shinichi's analysis, as he judges that the Fog Shadows are most likely to choose as their primary landing points.

Between the two defense zones, and along the wider coastline, numerous reconnaissance teams and sentry posts composed of Konoha ninja, represented by the Hyuga and Uchiha clans, form a tight early warning network.

If either side is attacked, the other side's support can arrive within a day, and the elite vanguard mobile force composed of senin can even enter the battlefield within half a day.

As for powerful figures like Shinichi and Fugaku, their speed in providing full support will only be faster.

"It's nothing."

Upon hearing Fugaku Uchiha's question, Shinichi withdrew his gaze from the sea and smiled faintly.