The Master of Konoha's Legacy

After all, the disparity in troop strength between the two sides is too great, and revealing this information could very likely demoralize one's own side.

As expected, everyone's faces turned solemn upon hearing the news.

The atmosphere inside the tent was oppressive.

Uchiha Tonan's lips curled slightly, and he tapped his fingers lightly on the table, speaking with a firm and resonant voice:

"With so few people, let's get started. I agree to the plan."

Nara Shikaku's eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this, and he looked directly at Uchiha Tonan, saying, "Don't you need to reconsider?"

All eyes turned to Uchiha Tonan.

Uchiha Tonan shook his head indifferently, as if he didn't take the 30,000-strong allied army seriously at all.

“I agree,” Akimichi Choza immediately raised his hand.

Hyuga Hizashi also chimed in, "I agree."

"I believe in Lu Jiu."

.......

[Chapter 230. Building a Base and Heading to the Battlefield]

Soon, all the representatives agreed to Shikaku's battle plan.

Nara Shikaku took a deep breath and immediately announced:

"Alright, spread the word. We'll rest for the night and mobilize our troops into the Land of Rain tomorrow."

Everyone got up and returned to their respective clan ninja gathering places to spread the word.

Nara Shikaku, however, kept Uchiha Tonan behind.

Nara Shikaku said with a solemn expression:

"The main reason I proposed that plan was because you have the combat power to rival the Sannin."

However, I don't know you well, so I'd like to ask for your opinion.

Because in such a head-on battle, losing would severely impact morale.

Of course, for us, all we need to do is persevere and not be defeated.

Once they realize they can't break through our defenses head-on, they'll retreat to the rear to look for opportunities.

This is when the second phase of the war begins: squad-based combat.

Both sides dispatched combat teams to assassinate each other within the Land of Rain.

Uchiha Tonan didn't directly answer Nara Shikaku's question, but instead pointed to the ground and said:

"So the headquarters will be located here from now on, right?"

Nara Shikaku paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes."

"Then I'll go prepare my lab."

As for tomorrow's battle...

Uchiha Tonan turned and walked outside.

As he lifted the tent flap, Uchiha Tonan paused for a moment, then glanced sideways and said leisurely:

"Get ready for squad combat."

A moment later, Uchiha Tonan arrived at the foot of Mount Kikyo and slapped the mountain wall in front of him with his hands forming a hand seal.

Because he learned the special chakra control techniques from the Hashirama scroll.

It allows one to change the form of chakra according to their own will and to influence the corresponding matter.

However, this method only works on solids or liquids.

For example, Earth Release or Water Release.

Techniques like Lightning Release, Wind Release, and Fire Release are unavoidable.

Uchiha Tonan's chakra spread rapidly, controlling the nearby soil, and then he used his mind to control the movement of the soil.

Two hours later, a passage just the right size for one person appeared on the mountain wall in front of Uchiha Tonan.

Uchiha Tonan withdrew his hand and stepped inside.

After following the winding passage for a while, Uchiha Tonan arrived at a spacious, secret room.

It was pitch black inside.

Uchiha Tonan took out several glowing gems he had taken from the City of Fire from the scroll and embedded them on the top of his head.

The secret room then became bright.

The secret room was just an ordinary cave, with its walls and floor full of pits and uneven surfaces.

Upon seeing this, Uchiha Tonan frowned, stroked his chin, and muttered, "It seems that his training time is too short, and his control is still far from sufficient."

After saying that, Uchiha Tonan continued to release ninjutsu to refine the newly built laboratory.

The battlefield is the perfect place for human experimentation, as there are readily available human subjects everywhere.

Uchiha Tonan has already learned enough ninjutsu.

It is impossible to surpass the work of predecessors in optics.

In this respect, Uchiha Tonan still has a lot to learn from Orochimaru.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Tonan reached out and patted his forehead, a look of regret appearing on his face.

"Why did you have to eliminate them completely in the first place? It's always better to leave some room for maneuver."

It's a real shame that the number one scientist in the ninja world was blown up by his own actions.

I should have released Orochimaru earlier, and then captured him alive and imprisoned him once he became powerful.

Even if I can't gain recognition, wouldn't it be great if I could wipe out a few mountain clans, learn how to examine memories, and then search Orochimaru's soul?

What a waste!

With that in mind, Uchiha Tonan had already expanded several secret rooms inside the mountain.

The passageways are interconnected, providing warmth in winter and coolness in summer, as well as good ventilation.

As for safety....

Taking a photo to create a clone is safer than anything else.

After all, his shadow clones were also blessed with indestructible power.

It took most of the day, and it was already late at night.

Uchiha Tonan stopped working through the night and returned to his tent to rest.

We need to be well-rested for tomorrow's big battle.

Don't be fooled by Uchiha Tonan's confident demeanor in front of Naraku Shikaku.

But the opponent was a coalition of 30,000 ninjas, and Uchiha Tonan was not going to underestimate them.

It is said that Onoki and the Third Kazekage personally led the Allied Shinobi Forces this time.

The destructive power of Onoki's Dust Release is something that Uchiha Tonan wouldn't dare to directly confront head-on.

Early the next morning.

A golden edge appeared on the horizon, and the dazzling morning star hung atop Mount Kikyo.

Under Shikaku Nara's command, the Konoha ninja army crossed the border of the Land of Rain and headed towards the battlefield.

Less than a thousand logistics troops were left to guard Kikyo Mountain.

Upon entering the Land of Rain, Uchiha Tonan discovered that the area was filled with swamps and rivers.

Perhaps it was just good luck that Uchiha Tonan and his group didn't encounter any rain along the way today.

Uchiha Tonan followed closely behind Nara Shikaku, running at full speed.

Suddenly, Nara Shikaku turned and glanced at Uchiha Tonan, then said in a deep voice:

"Tu Nan, when the two armies meet, don't charge straight in."

Wait until the stronger opponent makes the first move and exhausts their strength before you make your move.

In this kind of battle, casualties are not a concern. Killing a strong fighter can boost morale far more than killing dozens of ordinary ninjas.

Similarly, if you find yourself unable to defeat the opponent, retreat immediately.

If you die on the battlefield, we'll have no choice but to request reinforcements.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tonan raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised, and said, "I didn't expect Lord Shikaku to trust me so much."

Nara Shikaku paused for a moment, then nodded and said:

"That time you fought Tsunade, I saw you use a ninjutsu with extremely strong defensive power from a distance."

The Buddha summoned by this ninjutsu is large enough.

It is believed that this will also have a significant deterrent effect on the enemy on the battlefield.

What you need to be especially careful of is the Third Tsuchikage's ninjutsu.

Based on previous intelligence, his Dust Release technique is extremely powerful; one can only dodge it, not withstand it head-on.

Just then, Hyuga Hizashi slowed down and approached Uchiha Tonan, saying with concern:

"When you make your move later, remember not to stray too far from me."

That ninjutsu of yours must consume a lot of chakra, so I doubt you can last long.

If you can't hold on any longer, run to me immediately.

Nara Shikaku said with a solemn expression:

"That's right, Lord Hizashi's Rejuvenation Technique is an absolute defense."

Remember not to be reckless when the time comes.

Uchiha Tonan nodded lightly and said, "Okay, I understand."