I am the new Hokage of Konoha.

Now that the air raids have been going on for some time, the Hidden Mist Village headquarters should have taken action by now. To avoid any unforeseen complications, having already achieved great results, he decided to call it a day and prepare to leave.

Soon, after the final bombing raid, the Konoha ninjas, feeling completely relaxed, piloted their flying ninja tools and leisurely departed under the complex gazes of the Kirigakure below.

"Our ship... is completely gone!"

The commander of the Mist Ninja stationed here originally wanted to try to salvage any ships that could be saved, but after wading through the smoke and looking around and finding that there was no one taller than him, he said with a sorrowful expression.

Beside him, the other Mist Ninja stood frozen in place for a long time, their faces filled with hatred, resentment, and confusion.

As ninjas, they have experienced far too many battles involving white blades and red blades, and have long been able to treat them with a calm mind.

However, a battle as unimaginable and completely asymmetrical as today's was far beyond their comprehension.

When will battles be fought like this again?

Just when everyone was forced to experience the bitter consequences of the war.

suddenly!

The familiar whistling sound of flying ninja tools rang out once again.

"Didn't you just leave? Why are you back again?"

"Konoha is really going too far!"

"Get out of the way quickly!"

"..."

Just as the Mist Ninja were about to scatter in a panic, someone shouted with delight, "It's not Konoha! Our reinforcements have arrived! Look at the sky!"

Upon hearing this, the group looked up and indeed noticed the difference.

Previously, the Konoha Flying Team came from across the sea, but this current Flying Team flew from the heart of the Land of Water. In addition, the flying ninja tools are not only different in color, but also have a different shape than those of the previous Konoha Flying Team.

It was undoubtedly their Mist Ninja's flight squadron.

At that moment, all the Mist Ninja on the port cheered, and some even shouted things like "Let the Mist Ninja Flying Team show Konoha what's what!"

This is in stark contrast to the past when most people ridiculed the village for having formed a flight team, deeming it flashy but impractical.

The number of the Hidden Mist Flying Team that arrived this time was less than one-fifth of the number of Konoha's previous team, but this was all they had.

Without lingering on the already devastated Yu Harbor, the Mist Ninja Squadron pursued the Konoha Flying Team in the direction they had gone, even though they were outnumbered.

At the same time, an elite group of Mist Ninja, led by Ao, was also heading in that direction.

With Bai Yan's help, they walked on water, following far behind.

......

Fifteen minutes later.

In the clear sky, the Konoha air force, having completed their air raid mission, was excitedly returning in neat formation when the last member suddenly noticed a group of people piloting flying ninja tools speeding towards them.

"The Mist Ninja's flight squadron?" The Konoha flight captain, who had received intelligence before departure, was not surprised. He immediately issued an order for a portion of the Konoha ninja to turn back and wipe out the rookies behind them who were lagging behind in both piloting and flying ninja tools.

It was clear that the Mist Ninja knew their own limitations. When the Konoha ninja attacked, they immediately used their flying ninja tools to escape. After the Konoha ninja left, they returned and followed them around like lapdogs, which was truly disgusting.

In any case, their purpose in this trip is simply to find out why Konoha is able to launch long-range air attacks; they just need to keep an eye on things from behind.

Upon seeing this, the Konoha flight captain also frowned slightly.

If they were at their peak, with their superior flying ninja tools compared to the Mist Ninja, their subordinates would be able to close the distance and shoot down the Mist Ninja one by one.

However, they have been on the move for a long time now, and their chakra to maintain their flying ninja tools is running low. If they continue to chase after the well-behaved Mist Ninja, they will not be able to catch them.

However, there are other ways.

The Konoha flight captain's eyes lit up as he looked at the dense clouds high in the sky ahead.

Next, I'll show you country bumpkins who only know how to play with gadgets what real air combat is like!

Soon, under the command of the Konoha captain, the Konoha flying squad suddenly changed formation, causing the Mist ninja behind them to subconsciously slow down.

Although they could also control flying ninja tools, they discovered upon first contact that their skills and tactics were far inferior to those of Konoha. The Mist Ninja, being a grassroots group, knew what would happen if they were entangled with them, so they were very careful along the way.

No matter how careful they were, they were no match for the Konoha Flying Team, whose tactics were already systematically developed under Yun Ting's personal planning.

Soon, just as the Mist Ninja Flying Team continued to follow with utmost caution, suddenly!

A sharp, whistling sound rang out from above.

Under the sunlight and above the clouds, one after another Konoha ninja piloted flying ninja tools through the thick clouds, swooping down from the sky like divine warriors descending from heaven, transforming into a sharp sword that pierced straight into the belly of the Mist Ninja Flying Squad.

The kunai gun in his hand instantly shot out at an astonishing speed, like a machine gun, raining down on them.

"how is this possible?"

"Damn it! We've been ambushed!"

"Get out!"

"..."

The members of the Mist Ninja Flying Squad scattered in horror.

At that very moment, the Konoha Flying Team, who were already prepared, made a graceful turn, also wielding kunai, and began to pursue the Kirigakure ninja who had become frightened.

"It's over," the Konoha flight captain said with a slight smile.

His plan was a complete success.

The sudden change of formation was not only to attract the attention of the Mist Ninja and create confusion, but also to allow the Konoha ninjas flying at the forefront to quickly rise into the air and hide above the clouds for a surprise attack.

The plan is simple, but it will test the flight crew's execution ability and the pressure resistance of the flying ninja equipment.

Konoha happens to have both of these qualities.

With Yun Ting's strong support, the establishment and training of the Konoha Flying Team were given full approval, allowing them ample time and energy to practice various techniques and tactics.

The flying ninja tools were further developed based on the original version taken from the air ninjas, and are much stronger than the old-fashioned ones in the hands of the mist ninjas, fully capable of carrying various high-difficulty flying maneuvers.

In contrast, the Mist Ninja rookies, who could fly but lacked all tactics and knew nothing about aerial combat, were completely ignorant of aerial warfare.

Simply setting a trap can easily lure the other party into it.

At this moment, the sonic booms of flying ninja tools, the firing of kunai, and the screams of the Mist Ninja echoed continuously in the high sky.

In a very short time, one after another flying ninja tools from the Mist Ninja were seen falling rapidly from the sky like dumplings.

At such a height, even with the physical abilities of a ninja, there would be absolutely no chance of survival.

The fate of the Mist Ninja who was knocked down was predictable.

Occasionally, a few Konoha flying ninja tools would be unfortunately shot down.

But as long as the person doesn't die on the spot, one after another, snow-white parachutes will open and slowly descend, waiting for their teammates to rescue them.

Not far away, Qing, who had been secretly following behind, stopped and sighed with a grim expression, "The Mist Ninja Flying Team no longer exists."

Under his disdainful gaze, Konoha seemed to be crushing the enemy like a mob, easily routing the Mist Ninja Flying Team, with very few escaping in the end.

This newly formed unit, which had previously been highly anticipated by the Kirigakure leadership, was wiped out as a whole.

"Now it's up to us," Ao said solemnly to the elite Mist Ninja beside him.

Regardless, the secret behind the Konoha air raid must be uncovered.

Otherwise, just as the Mizukage worried, the Mist Ninja would be left in an extremely passive position.

......

One hour later.

On the ocean hundreds of kilometers from the coastline of the Land of Water, six massive steel ships, which look like black behemoths from afar, are steadily floating on the sea.

Above them, numerous Konoha pilots returning from the three ports of Nagoya, Meijo, and Otani were lingering in the high sky, patiently waiting for their return.

Nearly a kilometer away on the sea, a head was quietly rising from underwater, looking at everything on the other side with utter astonishment.

This person is none other than Ao, who leads the elite Mist Ninja.

Thanks to the Byakugan's long-range tracking and the fact that Konoha had relaxed its vigilance after annihilating the Mist Ninja Flying Team, the group successfully arrived at their destination.

When Ao saw the six enormous warships and the flying ninja tools falling from the sky in his Byakugan vision, the meticulous Ao finally understood why Konoha was able to launch a long-range air attack on the Land of Water after some thought.

These ships must be destroyed!

At this moment, Qing thought with unwavering resolve.

Chapter 249 Kazama Castle

The idea of ​​destroying the aircraft carrier was good, though.

But when he looked at his subordinates who had come with him, although they were all elite Kirigakure ninja, their numbers were too small. Facing the numerous Konoha ninja on the aircraft carrier fleet, they were simply doomed.

As for infiltration and sabotage, he didn't believe there wouldn't be Hyuga clan ninjas on the aircraft carrier.

"The only option is a direct assault!" Qing quickly thought.

Furthermore, it must be a ninja unit composed of special jonin and jonin.

It's important to understand that a long-range attack of over a hundred kilometers, without ships, would consume enough chakra by the time a Chunin could follow, to sustain the rest of the battle.

We must use elites.

Just as Ao was about to send a message back to the Mist Ninja to have them send people according to his plan.

The Konoha air force squadrons above them had already landed on the aircraft carrier at high speed.

Soon, after a loud blast of their horns, the six aircraft carriers drew graceful arcs and departed at a speed far exceeding their expectations, leaving Qing and the others dumbfounded.

"This... Lord Qing, should we still send back a message?" Upon seeing this, a Mist Ninja who was preparing to send back intelligence couldn't help but ask.

"No...no need!" Qing shook his head bitterly.

He never imagined that such a huge steel ship would be so much faster than the ships he owned.

At the current speed of an aircraft carrier, even if the Mist Ninja, who are far away, were to ride a horse, they still wouldn't be able to catch up.

"The Mist Ninja are in big trouble now."

Watching the aircraft carrier group return, clearly having completed its mission, Qing sighed deeply, no longer wanting to waste any more effort, and led his subordinates back as well.

The first clash between Konoha and Kirigakure has now come to an end.