Naruto: Reshaping the Shinobi World with Sasori

Yubi and Scorpion followed the village to the front lines and headed towards the border.

This mission is different from the previous border patrols; it involves a long-term garrison. They might only be able to return when things have completely calmed down in Iwagakure and there are no more frictions or conflicts between the two sides.

The Kazekage sent them to fight Iwagakure because the war was over, and even though the two villages were still exchanging fire, the pressure was much less.

Compared to missions involving Konoha, the risks are not significant.

It is worth mentioning that the border war between the village and Iwagakure was instigated by Iwagakure.

Iwagakure saw that Sunagakure was "lacking in resources." Since they couldn't deal with Konoha and Kumogakure, they could only focus their efforts on Sunagakure.

Due to their geographical location, the two villages that fought most frequently with Sunagakure were Iwagakure and Konoha.

They are also the village that knows Sunagakure the best.

In Iwagakure's view, even if they didn't launch a large-scale war, it would be worthwhile to gain some territory from the Land of Wind.

This would also allow them to give an account to the daimyo of the Land of Earth.

The Hidden Stone Village has been eyeing the Land of Wind's territory for quite some time now.

The Land of Wind has a vast territory, even larger than the Land of Earth. Although the Land of Wind is resource-poor and mostly desert, if we could seize a small portion of its territory, we could make preparations in advance for the next Shinobi World War.

Take precautions before they happen.

It is also a very valuable strategic point.

The Tsuchikage believed that... Sunagakure was no longer as prosperous as it was during the reign of the Second Kazekage. With the remaining military strength of Sunagakure, it was just putting on a show to protect such a large territory. It was not a resource-rich area, so it would be better to give it to the Land of Earth... In this way, both sides could stop fighting and live in peace.

Yes... the Land of Earth is thinking of getting Sunagakure to cede some of its territory.

Sunagakure Village would naturally not agree to such an unreasonable request.

The village's performance in this Ninja World War has already displeased the daimyo... If they lose any more territory, they will be unable to explain themselves to either the daimyo or the villagers.

The consequences are far from ordinary.

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, did not make this request without reason. Konoha no longer had the extra energy to manage Sunagakure and was bound to begin reconstruction at an unstoppable pace.

Although Iwagakure also suffered significant losses in this Shinobi World War, compared to Sunagakure and Konoha, they still had some resources left... There's no need to rush.

Iwagakure also knows Sunagakure quite well... and guessed that Sunagakure's current combat strength and economy are mostly in a period of stagnation.

He then thought of taking advantage of the situation, demanding exorbitant sums of money, and trying to make a quick buck.

However, under Rasa's command, Sunagakure has always been at odds with Iwagakure, refusing to back down... and the stalemate has continued until now.

Currently, Iwagakure's actions are not as significant as before... but they have no intention of stopping their harassment.

Just let it drag on like this...

These are not Yubi's guesses or conjectures.

Instead, on the front lines of the battlefield, Iwagakure (Iwagakure Village) conveyed its thoughts on behalf of the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, and personally negotiated with the Sunagakure (Sunagakure Village) forces... In Iwagakure's view, the Land of Wind had only lost a small area, which was a drop in the ocean compared to the entire country's territory.

There's no need to work so hard.

It would be better to conserve our energy and prepare for the next major battle.

Minimize the casualties...or focus on economic recovery.

On the way to the border, the old man leading the group personally told him and Scorpion some stories from the battlefield.

Many of the messages were public information to those on the front lines and were not secrets.

"That old man... he really has a wicked heart..."

Yubi, upon hearing this, inwardly grumbled.

The image of Onoki appeared in my mind.

This little old man is even older than Hiruzen Sarutobi.

They lived long enough.

Aside from participating in the Fourth Shinobi World War in the future storyline, Yubi's deepest impression of him comes from a memory in the original work.

When Onoki was young, he had personal contact with Madara Uchiha.

But he was kicked away by Madara and left in a very sorry state.

At that time, Ōnoki was just a kid in front of Madara...

"According to the village's intelligence, the Iwagakure's troop losses in this Shinobi World War were not against us or Konoha, but against their front line against Kumogakure... that side suffered the most." The captain continued to add as the group sprinted across the desert.

"A large part of the reason why Kumogakure retreated from Konoha was that they suffered heavy casualties when they fought against Iwagakure."

Yubi was aware of these things as well.

"Yubi...you weren't on the front lines of the battlefield during your previous missions, were you?" Captain Kenji asked.

"no."

Yubi nodded.

Looking at his current mission record, apart from some relatively easy solo missions, almost all of them were carried out in a three-person team with Arai and Sasori.

"Once we get to the front lines, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime."

"it is good."

Yubi responded with a smile.

Their squad consisted of fewer than twenty people, and once they reached the other side of the border, they would be incorporated into the military.

Looking back, when he and two others went to the border of the Land of Rain, they were all complete newbies and were even "disliked" by their seniors.

Yubi still remembers the Chunin named Endo who mockingly made them, those kids, undergo trials of blood and fire.

Now look at it... these 'veterans' have a completely different attitude towards him and Scorpion.

Can also understand.

For veterans, it's indeed troublesome to personally mentor, train, and take care of a new face joining the team.

And now, both he and Scorpion are ready to fight... and their strength is not weak either.

For a leader, being assigned to any unit is a good thing.

Can't ask for it.

"It's been two years already...time flies."

Upon realizing this, Yu Bi was filled with emotion.

"A talent like Yubi would probably be something the brigade leaders would love to have... His medical skills are renowned throughout our village."

One of the team members joked.

"Yubi... I hope we can be in the same squad by then. With a medical ninja like you around, I feel like my safety is guaranteed."

Another person said.

"Dream on..."

Everyone chatted and laughed, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Scorpion, however, still seems a bit out of place.

Despite his young age, his aloof demeanor made it difficult for people to strike up a conversation with him.

According to them, the troops at the front are divided into several categories... When they arrive, they will be organized into units according to their duties, and there are sub-units under each of the several units.

The leaders are the squad leader, battalion commander, and commander.

Yubi felt that he would most likely be assigned to the medical team.

Without a doubt, Scorpion is definitely part of the puppeteer's team.

The previous commander-in-chief was Rasa.

Besides making battlefield decisions and deployments, his main role was to lead the puppeteer forces fighting against Iwagakure.

The current commander is a Jonin named Shimizu, who is also a puppeteer.

He was a subordinate of Luo Sha.

It must be said that Rasa was able to lead the troops to resist Iwagakure and stabilize the border war situation from the very beginning of the Fourth Shinobi World War. Especially in the later stages of the war, when the village began to be in dire straits, he still did not allow Iwagakure to gain any advantage. Regardless of his character, he was certainly skilled at leading troops into battle.

Along the way, Yubi also sensed a hint of admiration and respect for Rasa from Kenji and the others' words.

For the ninjas in the village, if they want to establish authority or gain the trust of others... they still have to go to the battlefield and see how they perform on the battlefield.

Previously... even though he and his small teams, like Arai and Sasori, were operating independently, and even though they accomplished some things and did them well... only they themselves knew what they had experienced.

Outsiders don't understand.

"For me, throwing myself into the front lines now also means... truly starting a career path that can accelerate my rise in the village."

Yubi Passage.

It's time to properly embark on the "official path" to promotion.

very nice…