Naruto: Reshaping the Shinobi World with Sasori

Chapter 121 Deploying Troops! (Second Update)

Rumors are rife that Konoha is the mastermind behind the disappearance of the Third Kazekage.

The atmosphere in the entire ninja world began to feel strange.

But amidst this atmosphere, the ninja world seemed to be enjoying a brief period of tranquility.

It gives one a feeling that a storm is brewing.

Whoosh whoosh.

Two weeks later, one night, Sunagakure suddenly sealed off the village.

Large numbers of Sunagakure troops assembled and set off under cover of night, heading towards the borders of various parts of the Land of Wind.

Each unit's battalion commander and squad leader had a clear division of labor and led their members to the battlefield along a pre-planned route.

This sudden battle and war scene immediately alarmed the villagers of Sunagakure, including merchants from outside the village—they had no idea what was happening, only that a large number of Sunagakure soldiers were lined up in the village, and then, like a tide, they rushed out of the village gate and into the darkness.

It should be noted that prior to this, there was absolutely no sign of war in Sunagakure – the village's leadership had not issued any announcements.

Everything happened so suddenly.

In a field inside the village, Arai and his two companions were watching the large group of people gathering in front of them.

Many of them are young faces.

All the Sand Villagers had resolute eyes—revealing a sense of mission as if they were ready to die for their cause.

These Sand Villagers received the pre-battle notice a day in advance and made hasty preparations. They were completely unaware of the decisions made by the village's leadership.

The reason for this is to prevent news of the attack on Konoha from leaking out, including the current village lockdown.

However, Sunagakure still has trade to do, so the closure will not last long, only a week. Once the war with Konoha begins, the closure will be partially lifted.

After all, it's a new round of the Ninja World War, so Sunagakure can't completely loosen its security. The lifting of restrictions will only apply to trade cooperation, and the screening of outsiders will become more stringent, just to ensure that the channels for making money will not be hindered.

"Reconnaissance team, analysis team, first defense force, medical team, logistics and resource battalion—you guys..."

In the arena, Arai was expertly relaying orders and arrangements to the captains of each squad.

Looking around, the most obvious change in the entire force compared to the last Shinobi World War is the increased number of medical ninjas and logistical personnel—which undoubtedly provides a certain level of support for the Sunagakure army.

After saying that, Arai looked at Yubi, "Yubi—do you have anything to say?"

"No—let's go."

Yubi shook his head and changed back into his combat ninja uniform.

He sensed the atmosphere of war, and his expression became slightly solemn.

It must be said that although Sunagakure doesn't have the same kind of inherited or manifested will as Konoha, the loyalty of most ninjas to the village is still clearly perceptible. Even after the village experienced a series of internal strife and upheavals, when needed, these Sunagakure ninjas, regardless of age, would still bravely stand up and resolutely face death to protect the village—this spirit is truly moving.

As low-ranking members of the Sunagakure village, they had no idea about the arrangements made by the village's higher-ups or the preparations made for the war.

All they knew was that the village needed them—it was time for them to sacrifice themselves.

However, many villagers in Sunagakure can still feel the leap in the village's economy in a short period of time.

The village is getting better, and in order to protect everything that has come so hard, they choose to trust the higher-ups.

Take pride in the collective.

This touched Yubi deeply.

During the Second Shinobi World War, he and Sasori participated towards the end and were involved in some minor skirmishes. They weren't on any major, large-scale battlefields, nor were they in the leadership of the army. But now, the situation is different—he and Sasori are the absolute managers of this army, though not the top commanders, they are still considered commanders-in-chief.

But to outsiders, he and Scorpion were still just teenagers.

But no one in the Sunagakure village questioned them; they all looked at the two with trust.

"Set off!"

Arai ordered.

The vast and mighty Sand Village immediately set out of the village.

The group headed straight for the Land of Rivers, which borders the Land of Fire.

Regardless of which border they were heading to, Yubi's plan was to march at night—during the day, they would find a secluded spot to slow down or rest, avoiding contact with outsiders as much as possible to prevent exposure or leaks. These were all details of the plan that had to be executed perfectly, leaving no room for carelessness.

In Yubi's view, the disparity in combat strength between Sunagakure and Konoha was an indisputable fact. Therefore, to win the battle, they had to do everything possible to seize the initiative and gain an advantage in order to narrow the gap between the two villages.

Even though he was a time traveler with a lot of innate information, Yubi didn't think he could do whatever he wanted in this great war.

We still need to be careful.

Do everything well.

"We used our medical resources to make a deal with the Daimyo of the Land of Rivers. Ostensibly, we were just using their country's different terrain and environment from the Land of Wind to conduct a military exercise to train new recruits. But the real intention—the Land of Rivers was unaware of it. Konoha's defenses on the front lines of the Land of Fire, especially in the areas bordering the Land of Rivers, were definitely not heavily manpower-deployed, and they were not overly fortified—they should never have imagined that our troops would launch an attack on them through the Land of Rivers."

Along the way, a large number of Sand Villages were advancing in formation. Yubi, who was at the front, said to Arai as he ran.

"Therefore—once we break into the Land of Fire, the first punch we deliver must make Konoha feel the pain."

Yubi said.

"It's still that feeling—"

Looking at the boy's face so close to his, Arai felt a sense of nostalgia.

Although he was the commander, the real brains of the army were actually Yubi.

Yubi's quick wit and active thinking were on full display once again.

Just like when he led Yubi and Scorpion in a small team, Yubi would occasionally give him the feeling of being cunning or having a very forward-thinking perspective.

too familiar.

Indeed—Konoha would never have imagined that Sunagakure would be able to launch a surprise attack on the Land of Fire while using the Land of Rivers as a pretext. Under normal circumstances, no country would allow the influence of another country to interfere, even if it is just to borrow a place for military exercises. This is tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house.

But there's nothing that can't be broken by interests; if it doesn't work, it just means the interests aren't big enough.

If war were to break out, the Land of Rivers would never agree to it, and might even notify Konoha in advance—but the Land of Rivers was unaware of this.

The Sand Village, in this instance, is hiding behind the Land of Rivers.

Sunagakure Village, by utilizing its medicinal resources, accomplished a strategic maneuver.

This also demonstrates the value of Sunagakure's pharmaceutical industry in the current era.

At least in the current ninja world, Sunagakure's medicines are no longer actively exported—in fact, many countries and villages, from nobles to commoners, need medicines.

They were the ones who demanded that Sunagakure cooperate.

"Once we enter the Land of Rivers, let everyone rest and recuperate in the designated area before setting off again. Our sudden change of location should alert the Land of Rivers; we can't let them notify Konoha in advance. The subsequent march and attack must be swift!"

"Once we enter the Land of Fire, our offensive routes must be divided into three, not a single one. Our tactics must be diverse to allow for flexibility and prevent the enemy from figuring us out too quickly. One group will remain to guard and seize Konoha's border outposts, and immediately set up numerous traps after establishing a foothold. Another group will be a spearhead, pushing the front line forward deep into the heart of the Land of Fire—creating the illusion of a main force for the enemy. Then, a detachment will ambush from the flanks along the route where Konoha might send reinforcements—this part will be guerrilla warfare, conducted in small, dispersed squads."

"Finally—while the battle had just begun and Konoha was still figuring out the situation, some people were sent to circle around to the rear of Konoha's main camp to find an opportunity to launch a surprise attack on their village."

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"Also—don't forget to send intelligence to Kumogakure—let them get involved too."

"If my prediction is correct, once the battle begins, the first target of the Cloud Village might not be Konoha but us. However, if Konoha is caught off guard, the Cloud Village will not miss this opportunity to take advantage of Konoha. They will most likely turn their attention to us and temporarily refrain from attacking us."

Yubi spoke eloquently, repeatedly giving Arai his advice.

Arai took a deep breath.

You should know that just a few years ago, Yubi was just a newcomer and student under his tutelage.

Now, time flies—and it's his turn to "arrange" things.

However, he was not uncomfortable with it at all.

He was simply amazed by Yubi's tactical reserves and professionalism, and nodded with a serious expression.