Uchiha's personal opinion

Before long, the figures of the nine combat ninjas disappeared into the mist.

A short while later, an extremely violent explosion rang out from the mist!

Without a second thought, Uchiha Seiji immediately pressed the send button!

A beam of light shot into the sky, soaring straight into the clouds, before exploding into a burst of flame!

"boom!"

The radio station was also burned down on the spot due to the severely excessive chakra power!

The communications ninja immediately collected the remains of the radio and then began to retreat.

"Who is it!"

The Great Toad Immortal, who was feigning sleep and plotting in his palace, also sensed the unusual activity outside the settlement and was immediately alarmed!

"The Ryuchi Cave has come to attack?"

This was the first thought that popped into its mind.

In theory, apart from its arch-rival Ryuji Cave, no one could have such a violent impact on the fog surrounding Mount Myoboku!

Moreover, Mount Myōboku, located far beyond the wilderness, has been untouched for countless years!

"It's a ninja!"

Toad Guang scrambled into the palace, shouting in a panic.

"...Ninja?"

The Toad Immortal's brain suddenly went blank!

Where did these ninjas come from?

"Where are the ninja frogs that are deployed in the outer reefs? How did they allow the ninjas to find their way into the mist?!"

The Toad Immortal was instantly enraged!

"This……"

Hama Guang was speechless.

Indeed, Mount Myōboku is theoretically patrolled by Greninja frogs on its outskirts, but no one has set foot there for thousands of years, so the patrol system has long been ineffective.

"Then what are you standing there for!"

The Great Toad Master knew the reason, but it continued to vent its anger: "Gather the Greninjas! Slaughter them all!"

"Yes!"

Terrified, Toad Guang scrambled away in a panic.

Chapter 439 Bloodstained Wilderness Blows a Fishy Wind

"Ninja tool squad, prepare to take cover! Ninjutsu squad, stay concealed!"

After the explosions rang out in the mist, Uchiha Seiji first arranged for the assistant ninjas to retreat, and then began to issue orders to prepare for the battle.

However, after about five minutes, the nine combat ninjas who had ventured into the mist still hadn't escaped.

"Captain, we..."

The ninja advisor couldn't help but chime in.

Uchiha Seiji stared at him with murderous eyes until he lowered his head and said, "I was wrong."

Seiji Uchiha naturally understood the strategist's thoughts.

It's nothing more than the overly "rational" statement that the combat ninja who went to conduct close reconnaissance were probably in grave danger, and that the target, Mount Myōboku, was already confirmed to be in the fog ahead, so there was no need to waste time waiting.

While such words may sound reasonable, they are a major taboo for the ninja army's command.

Although continuing to wait might only lead to a counterattack from the Greninja of Mount Myōboku, resulting in heavy casualties or even the annihilation of the ninjas left behind, or rather, the few who risked their lives to scout are still of a different importance compared to the rest of the ninjas—this most basic comparison of numbers is something even the most foolish ninja can understand.

However, human nature, especially the morale of the ninja army, is often not something that can be summarized by "rationality." Although ninjas have always been used as tools for carrying out missions, they are ultimately a group of flesh-and-blood people. No matter how hard-hearted a ninja may be, their blood is still burning.

Therefore, the strategist ninja's proposal seemed very out of place.

Especially in a moment like this where everyone needs to unite and fight to the death, it's already quite magnanimous of Uchiha Seiji not to kill him on the spot "to set an example".

"Since Lord Tokumitsu established the shogunate, the ninja army has never abandoned anyone!"

Uchiha Seiji coldly stated, "No matter what, advancing and retreating together is our highest principle! It is also a promise to our comrades who risk their lives to conduct reconnaissance!"

His voice was not deliberately concealed, and the ninjas who were standing by in the distance also heard their captain's words.

The ninjas didn't say much, but simply gripped their kunai, ninja swords, or scrolls even tighter.

"I remember you said you wanted to become a Jonin based on your merits, and didn't want to continue holding the title of Special Jonin..."

Uchiha Seiji then lowered his voice and said, "But... you must know that Jonin are the commanders of the ninja army and the guides for their juniors on the path of the ninja."

"I had the support ninjas evacuate first because combat isn't their primary role, and staying would only be a hindrance; but while they're safe, their rank advancement will naturally become much more difficult, and how many combat ninjas are promoted to Jonin every year? I think you should know that..."

The ninja advisor was filled with shame and could only nod vigorously, then draw out his ninja sword and scroll.

"Whose salary are you receiving?!"

Uchiha Seiji suddenly shouted.

"Lord Deguang's salary!"

The ninjas immediately shouted in unison.

"Has the shogunate withheld your rewards?!"

"Uchiha Seiji shouted again."

"Never before!"

The ninjas' breathing began to quicken.

From within the mist, a ninja staggered out. Upon seeing his comrades waiting in ambush on the other side of the sea, he quickened his pace and fired a blue signal flare into the sky.

According to the pre-set code, this is a signal for everyone to evacuate.

"Squad One, Squad Two! Move forward to provide backup!"

Uchiha Seiji immediately gave the order, then patted the shoulder of the strategist ninja and instantly appeared at the forefront of the army formation, standing with his sword.

Then, seven or eight ninja frogs emerged from the mist, brandishing their steel forks. Upon seeing the menacing ninjas, they slowed their pace.

"To be loyal to the Shogunate! To die for Lord Tokumitsu!"

Uchiha Seiji shouted fervently, his three-tomoe jade pendants spinning rapidly, radiating a terrifying killing intent.

"Ninja Tool Squad - Burst Fire!"

"Ninjutsu squad, prepare!"

The ninja advisor's voice also rang out at the opportune moment.

Like a torrential rain, kunai rained down between the supporting ninja and the ninja frog.

The purpose of throwing ninja tools was not to cause casualties, but to delay the enemy, allowing the backup ninja to bring back the wounded reconnaissance ninja.

"Cuck!"

The ninja frog immediately hopped backward to dodge, thus achieving the effect that the ninja army wanted with their barrage.

Uchiha Seiji had just breathed a sigh of relief when he saw hundreds of creatures rush out of the mist and, under the command of a giant toad with two swords on its back and blue and green colors, charge towards his own position.

At this moment, the backup ninja had already brought their wounded comrade back to the position.

"Team 3, take him and go first. We'll leave in five minutes!"

Uchiha Seiji gave the order.

Without any argument or a hint of relief, the ninjas of the Ninja Tool Team 3 immediately unloaded their combat supplies, took their wounded comrades, and used the Body Flicker Technique to retreat swiftly.

"They're Konoha ninjas!"

"Traitors of the Shogunate!"

"Uchiha lackeys!"

The cries of the ninja frogs carried on the wind, but Uchiha Seiji remained unmoved.

"Avenge our people!"

The giant blue-green toad roared angrily, then drew its sword and leaped up, charging towards the ninja army's position with the force of a mountain collapsing.

Their enormous bodies even blocked out the sunlight overhead, while their two giant swords radiated a terrifying light. The ordinary ninja frogs that had accompanied them out of town split into two groups, speeding up their advance to encircle the ninja army's positions.

"Fire Release: Dragon Flame Song Technique!"

Uchiha Seiji spat out four fire dragons that had been prepared beforehand, aiming them at the giant toad in mid-air.

Then, the ninja advisor issued another command order—

"Ninjutsu squad—volley fire!"

"Fire Release: Great Fire Dragon Technique!"

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"

Lightning Release: False Darkness!

"Water Escape·Big Explosive Water Wave..."

A series of various ninja techniques were unleashed simultaneously at the giant toad that was swinging its sword down from mid-air.

"I miscalculated!"

Even the valiant Toad Guang was greatly shocked—the opponent didn't dodge!

You have to understand, given its size, even if it just pressed down on them, these ants would be crushed into mincemeat!

But now that ninjutsu attacks are imminent, if there is no time to defend or dodge, then no matter how high its ninjutsu resistance is, it will only turn into a bloody firework in the face of so many high-level ninjutsu, and will never have the chance to crush others with its size again.

"Water Release: Iron Cannon Ball!"

Gamahiro had no choice but to hold his ninja sword horizontally in front of his abdomen, and at the same time, he opened his mouth and spewed out a huge water ball in an attempt to block the barrage of ninjutsu.

"boom!"