I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 151 The Sabotage Plan at Kannabi Bridge! (3rd update, 10,000 words, please vote!)

First, he was sealed with the Four Symbols by Minato Namikaze.

He was later injected with a potent toxin by Orochimaru.

Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, lay weakly at Nara Rinka's feet with his eyes closed, like a lifeless corpse.

"We captured the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, which can be considered as cutting off one of Iwagakure's arms."

A satisfied smile appeared on Orochimaru's pale face.

"In the ensuing war, Iwagakure, having lost the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, was no longer able to cope with multiple fronts of war as easily as before, coupled with the devastating losses in this battle..."

"Konoha's chance to turn the tide of the battle has arrived!"

The Third Shinobi World War can almost be seen as a continuation of the Second Shinobi World War.

In the early stages of the war.

Apart from the secluded Kirigakure village.

The four villages of Konoha, Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure engaged in a massive melee, fighting each other to the point of near-brain damage.

Due to its geographical location, Konoha was simultaneously engaged in warfare on three fronts, resulting in immense pressure from the war.

If it weren't for the fact that Konoha Village's overall strength was truly formidable, they would have been driven to their doorstep by ninjas from other villages long ago!

Even so, incidents of puppet troops and demolition troops attacking towns around Konoha Village still occur.

On the main battlefield.

Konoha was limited by the unique situation of facing enemies on three sides and was always at a disadvantage.

But after today's battle.

Let's leave aside the Sand Village Front and the Cloud Village Front for now.

At least in the future, when facing Iwagakure, Konoha will no longer need to bear unnecessary pressure.

Even though Nara Ranke is the biggest contributor to today's battle.

But as the supreme commander of the front lines, he won the war against Iwagakure...

"This will be quite advantageous for the upcoming battle for the Fourth Hokage!"

Orochimaru was in a great mood, but he was not blinded by his joy.

"The fighting on the front lines is basically over. Next, I need to continue to plan the counterattack against the remaining positions."

"Minato, Nara-kun, continue with your mission to sabotage Iwagakure's supply lines!"

The thousand-strong force from Iwagakure that invaded the Land of Grass suffered a near-total annihilation in this battle.

Aside from the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, they even lost one of the village's "treasures," the Jinchuriki.

Konoha must seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn the tide of the battle!

In this situation, the importance of the missions of the Nara Rinkei and Namikaze Minato squads has increased rather than decreased.

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru!"

Minato Namikaze nodded cleanly and decisively.

Seeing that Yongdaimei responded so actively.

Nara Rinkei had originally intended to discuss the matter of the Five-Tails Jinchuriki further, but he temporarily put the matter aside.

"Brother Minato, let's work together."

Nara Rinkazu creates a "shadow creature" and signals to Minato Namikaze, "Get in the car quickly."

"Both of our teams have been assigned the same mission, so we might be able to coordinate our actions."

Minato Namikaze swiftly leaped onto the back of the [Shadow Creature].

The black shadow eagle carried the two away from the Leaf Village's defenses at high speed, flying towards the rear of the Hidden Stone Village.

"What a convenient ability, Lan Gui."

Minato Namikaze stood on the back of the Shadow Creature, admiring the aerial view with great curiosity.

"It's been a while since I last saw you. I never expected your strength to have improved to this extent."

Although I didn't get to witness Nara's magnificent display of power.

But even just seeing him unilaterally suppress Onoki.

That was enough to leave Minato Namikaze in awe!

"It's Brother Shuimen."

Nara Rinka, riding the [Shadow Creature], turned around and responded.

"Especially the title 'Yellow Flash,' it's absolutely fantastic!"

"Uh-huh?"

Minato Namikaze looked somewhat puzzled.

Did the other party focus on the wrong thing?

Should a ninja be most concerned with other people's titles?

However, Minato Namikaze was able to smoothly pick up on this topic as well.

"Actually, I don't really like the nickname 'Yellow Flash'. I always feel it's too ordinary."

Minato Namikaze said with a smile.

"If only we could name it something like Super Flash—"

"Brother Minato, let's discuss the title issue another time."

Nara Rinka interrupted the other person rather rudely.

"We're about to fly into the interior of the Iwagakure defense line. Can you confirm your squad's location?"

"no problem."

Minato Namikaze closed his eyes, his senses spreading in all directions.

Meanwhile, Minato sensed the location of his subordinates.

Nara Rinka was also sensing the location information of Uchiha Shisui and the others.

A moment later.

Minato Namikaze opened his eyes and clearly reported the location.

He reported the direction, distance, and location almost simultaneously.

"Nagata-chan's perception is truly amazing..."

Nara Rinka manipulated the [Shadow Creature], carefully adjusting its direction, and took the lead in heading towards the location of the Minato Squad.

He has not yet sensed the location of Uchiha Shisui and the others.

In that case, let's rendezvous with the Minato team first!

Under the high-speed flight of the [Shadow Creatures].

Nara Rinkazu and Namikaze Minato quickly arrived near a lush forest, where giant mushrooms grew, highlighting the humid climate of the area.

Just as the shadow creature approached, a continuous chorus of birdsong echoed from the forest below.

Sizzle—Sizzle—

It sounded as if a thousand birds were calling out at the same time, a noisy and piercing sound.

"This is……"

Nara Rinka's eyes widened slightly.

Minato Namikaze, however, was the first to leave the shadow creature's back.

In the forest.

A slender figure, streaked with silvery-white lightning, was moving swiftly through the forest.

His movements seem unpredictable and incredibly flexible.

However, upon closer inspection, one will find that this trajectory is actually formed by connecting straight lines.

"The ninth one!"

"...The thirteenth!"

"...The seventeenth!"

The low murmurs were barely noticeable amidst the deafening roar of thunder.

Kakashi Hatake's right hand was filled with extremely bright Lightning Release chakra, and his highly activated palm was constantly dividing cells, providing it with abundant chakra.

Original A-rank technique, Lightning Release: Chidori!

Kakashi Hatake's indifferent gaze fell upon the last enemy, and he casually called out the enemy's number from beneath his mask.

"The eighteenth!"

The voice just fell.

Kakashi Hatake's figure flashed like lightning across a dark forest, rushing swiftly towards the enemy.

"Don't be so arrogant, kid!"

Hiruzen, a Jonin from Iwagakure, gripped his katana and roared.

"I've completely figured out your every move!"

Kakashi Hatake ignored him, silently raising his right hand, preparing to pierce the enemy's body with a single blow, just like before.

And at this time.

The leech merely shifted its body slightly to the side.

The dozen or so numbers that Kakashi Hatake just called out.

In reality, they were all shadow clones created by the demon leech.

These shadow clones transmit back memories and images.

The demon leech analyzed and determined the flaws in the Konoha brat's Lightning Release ninjutsu.

For this type of high-speed, single-point attack, the opponent can only attack through the simplest straight path.

Even a slight change in position is enough to successfully evade the opponent's attack.

Just like now.

The demon leech slightly turned his body, simultaneously raising the katana in his hand, waiting for the Konoha brat opposite him to deliberately run into his blade.

Kakashi Hatake's pupils dilated slightly, the sharp blade tip reflected and magnified in his eyes.

If we continue to sprint...

He will definitely be disemboweled by this katana and die on the spot!

At this critical moment.

Swah——

A figure seemed to traverse space, descending directly between Kakashi Hatake and Hiruzen's bodies.

His left hand pressed down on Hiruzen's right foot, while his right hand held Kakashi Hatake's waist, putting him in a one-handed upside-down position.

Under his power, Kakashi Hatake, who was originally heading straight for the blade of the demon leech, was tilted backward, narrowly avoiding the attack of the katana.

Despite the fact that his body was still slashed by the blade of the Iwagakure Jonin, leaving a deep wound.

But it's much better than I expected.

Before the leech wielding the knife could react to what was happening, the Konoha brat who had just rammed into him had vanished, along with the lightning that had flashed in the dim forest.

"W-What the hell?!"

The demon leech tightened its grip on its weapon.

"It's vanished! Was it also a shadow clone technique?"

The Iwagakure Jonin looked at the spur of blood on the tip of the blade and calmed down slightly.

But he immediately found a thick, sturdy tree and hid behind its shade, leaning against the tree to avoid being attacked.

"And what exactly was that golden light just now...?"

A fleeting image flashed through the leech's mind.

"Could it be that guy...?"

Just then.

An ordinary kunai emerged from behind, and as if it had been practiced a thousand times, it was skillfully placed between the leech's neck.

"It really is you."

Feeling the coldness on his neck, large beads of cold sweat appeared on the face of the demon leech.

"Golden Flash—"

laugh--

The doorman finished mowing the lawn.

Outside the forest.

Rin Nohara raised her hands, her palms emitting a faint green light, as she used medical ninjutsu to treat Kakashi Hatake's injuries.

And on the side.

Wearing goggles, Uchiha Kenji was licking the dirt—no, Uchiha with a dog—no, Uchiha Kenji was muttering something.

"Stop arguing."

Minato Namikaze appeared beside his three subordinates.

"teacher!"

Upon seeing Minato Namikaze's appearance, Obito Uchiha promptly stopped complaining.

"Why are you back so soon? Didn't you say you were going to support the front lines and that we would handle all the tasks this time?"

"Although I also felt very surprised, the fighting on the front lines has ended."

Minato Namikaze explained.

"Our next task is to work with another team to continue the plan to destroy the Kannabi Bridge."

"Another team?"

Rin Nohara finished her initial treatment of Kakashi Hatake and was taking bandages out of her medical kit.

Upon hearing Minato Namikaze's words, she couldn't help but turn her head.

"Minato-sensei, didn't you say before that only our team would be carrying out this mission?"

Kakashi Hatake, standing to the side, also cast a slightly puzzled glance at him.

"Rin, please heal Kakashi's injuries first. I didn't have time to..."

"Kakashi's injury is indeed not optimistic. Let's all rest here for a while."

Minato Namikaze sensed Nara Rin's departure and knew that he had gone to meet up with his subordinates first, so he didn't explain much.

"In short, the plan has changed."

Regarding the Battle of Kannabi Bridge.

Chapter 240 of the manga contains a scene depicting the clear passage of time.

Upon reaching the border of the Land of Grass, destroy the Kami-no-bi Bridge.

All these events combined took about two days and one night.

(End of this chapter)