Uchiha's personal opinion

It clearly saw that the number of cannons firing from the distant gunships had decreased significantly, replaced by small explosive tag kunai launchers. Moreover, the second batch of giant frogs was wiped out in twice the time of the first batch!

This shows that the firepower of the Shogunate's gunboats was unsustainable!

"Shinya, get your ninja snake ready too!"

Gamabunta turned his head and said, "The fifth wave is my Greninja squad. You will launch the attack in the sixth wave, blending in with the giant frogs!"

"……All right."

Although Shinya didn't know if the so-called tactics devised by Mount Myōboku would work, the fact that he was so confident and even put Mount Myōboku's Greninja in the attack meant that he was somewhat certain of success. So, after hesitating for a moment, Shinya agreed to Gamabunta's request.

Meanwhile, while urging the ninja snakes he brought to prepare for battle, Shinya also silently sensed the reverse summoning talisman within his body, and only after confirming that everything was correct did he begin to enter the pre-set position.

If things don't go well, Xin Ya is already prepared to make a quick getaway and return to Longdi Cave.

"Great White Snake Immortal, may you bless our descendants to be invincible!"

……

On the flagship of the Shogunate fleet, Uchiha Tokumitsu and a group of Jonin laughed incessantly as they watched the red spots flashing on the ship's radar screen.

"Speaking of which... do those outcasts really think they can fool us with such a petty trick?"

"After all, they're an outcast; they don't learn their lesson even after being beaten."

The Jonin in charge of the ninja army standing nearby offered their compliments one after another.

"Looks like they're serious this time~ It's really easy for them to attach their hooked teeth!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu laughed heartily, then asked, "Are all the departments ready?"

"Ready!"

The Jonin in charge responded in unison, each one brimming with fighting spirit!

Even seasoned Jonin of the Shogunate have never experienced a battle with such a high probability of victory!

It can only be said that the evolution of the Shogunate's military equipment was too fast. Before the ninja commanders stationed abroad had even had time to familiarize themselves with the ninja tools they were issued, the next generation of more advanced ninja tools had already been successfully developed and put into production.

Although the frequent equipment upgrades caused some trouble for the training of the various ninja armies, unsurprisingly, the combat effectiveness of the Shogunate ninja army also increased significantly.

"Then I'll watch your performance from the command center!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu calmly settled into his chair, then pulled Uchiha Makoto onto his lap. "Makoto-chan~ Now let's enjoy a magnificent fireworks display!"

Chapter 456 The Clash of Flesh and Technology

"Main guns ready—"

"aim--"

Following the command of the fleet staff, the giant cannons and launch tubes on the ironclad ships were all pointed into the distance according to the radar search direction.

Countless giant frogs began leaping and running across the sea and reefs ahead of the fleet.

"These cannon fodder creatures again..."

Nara Shinpei, who was in charge of the operation, cursed and then ordered, "Fire half of the launchers at once!"

"Chirp chirp chirp!!"

At a command, the ship-mounted explosive tag launchers of the eight ironclad ships emitted a shrill whistling sound, hurling clusters of explosive tags like a storm at the charging giant frog horde.

"BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!"

Smoke suddenly billowed over the sea ahead of the Shogunate fleet, and the dying cries of giant frogs echoed everywhere.

"That's right! Our tactics worked!"

Hiro, who was nervously watching his fellow toads charge from within the ninja formation, was not alarmed but delighted, shouting loudly, "Those iron-hulled ships are running out of military supplies! Their chakra cannons aren't firing!"

"Is that so..."

Xin Ya straightened his snake body and looked ahead. He saw that the Shogunate's warships were still continuously unleashing long dragons of flame, but this time only about a hundred giant frogs were killed or wounded. Nearly five hundred giant frogs rushed into the outer perimeter of the Shogunate's positions and engaged in close combat with the Shogunate ninjas who were piloting speedboats.

It seems, maybe, possibly, there's some potential.

Xin Ya's heart was instantly ablaze with heat, and the killing intent and devouring desire that he had been deliberately suppressing began to rise!

"Hiroshi Gamabunta! It's your turn!"

Gamabunta immediately ordered, "This time, approach the enemy in the same way as the giant frog. Do not use ninjutsu before engaging the Shogunate ninjas on the outer perimeter!"

"understood!"

Hiroshi Gamabunta was also full of excitement. He immediately hopped over to the thousand ninja frogs under his command and began to croak to boost morale.

Meanwhile, Gamabunta watched nervously as the ironclad warship continued to spew flames.

"The firepower is starting to weaken..."

Shinya also noticed the firepower problem of the Shogunate's ironclad warships.

As the giant frogs and the guard ninjas on the perimeter of the fleet fought in a chaotic melee, the firing rate of the launchers on the ironclad ships slowed down and the number of shots fired decreased. Even the reef-breaking ship, which had not retreated an inch in the first two rounds of attacks, began to turn its rudder in an attempt to retreat!

"Toad Guang! Charge!"

Just as the Shogunate fleet completely ceased its long-range firing, at Gamabunta's command, the Greninja, who had been holding back its anger, immediately followed Gamahiro's lead and began to charge.

"Success or failure hinges on this..."

Although he kept a straight face, Gamabunta was actually very uneasy inside.

After all, this was the first time the Myoboku lineage had ever considered "tactics"!

"Chirp chirp chirp!!!"

As expected, once the Greninja Frogs led by Gamabunta entered the firing range, the launch tubes on the ironclad ship once again emitted a piercing sound as they fired, and the Greninja Frogs were immediately engulfed in a sea of ​​fire and explosions.

However, under Gamahiro's command, the ninja frogs all burrowed into the sea. Although this did not completely eliminate the explosive damage from the cluster explosive tags, it at least reduced the impact of the shockwave and also slightly concealed their physical characteristics.

"Water Ghost Squad! Quickly bring over those Rain Ninja!"

Even while underwater, Gamahiro was able to discern the panicked cries of the Shogunate's Jonin from afar through the resonance of sound waves.

"Just as expected! I really am a tactical genius!"

Then, Gamabunta brandished his broadsword and commanded, "Charge!"

"Croak!"

Some of the ninja frogs that had stealthily approached the outer perimeter of the guard ninjas immediately surfaced with strange cries, while others continued to burrow below, attempting to launch an attack from below!

"Mines dropped!"

The Jonin in charge of the Shogunate on the sea immediately issued an order.

Fist-sized iron balls were thrown into the sea ahead.

"What a piece of junk..."

A ninja frog lurking underwater nonchalantly used its trident to push aside the 'iron ball' that had fallen into the sea.

"careful!"

The more knowledgeable Toad Guang was immediately taken aback!

But it's too late.

The iron ball that had been pushed aside suddenly turned bright red, and exploded like a long-suppressed volcano, leaving the unsuspecting sea frog covered in wounds!

"Use ninjutsu immediately!"

Gamahiro could no longer hide his identity, so he quickly gave the order.

"Water Release: Water Ride!"

As the Greninja frogs worked together, continuous waves surged up from the seabed, using the force of the waves to push the iron ball thrown into the sea back!

"It's Greninja! Everyone be careful!"

Gamahiro once again heard the familiar, panicked cries of the Shogunate ninja.

Subsequently, the ninja frogs that had been charging across the sea also began to plunge into the shogunate's ninja-like army formation, engaging in close combat!

The Greninjas suffered very few casualties in this attack!

"Your turn, Xinya!"

Gamabunta, who was closely monitoring the battlefield from the rear, immediately ordered, "Take your Serpent Squad and attack!"

"His!"

Impatient, Shinya roared and, with the eager ninja snakes, surged into the sea, creating a wave that rushed towards the shogunate's battleship position.

The Shogunate ninja army, which had already engaged in battle with the ninja frog force led by Gamabunta, began to retreat while fighting. The ironclad ships behind them, perhaps worried about accidentally injuring their comrades, also stopped firing cluster explosive tags. At the same time, squads of ninjas rushed off the ships, either diving into the sea or walking on water, to reinforce the vigilant ninjas who were showing signs of defeat.

Toad Hiroshi's heart was burning with excitement, feeling that everything was going exactly as expected!

"Water Release: Iron Cannon Ball!"

Under Gamahiro's command, a group of ninja frogs simultaneously unleashed water-style ninjutsu, firing chakra water cannons at the somewhat panicked shogunate ninja army!

"Water Escape·Water Formation Wall!"

The shogunate ninjas responded very quickly to the defensive ninjutsu, which shows that they were indeed well-trained.

Toad Hiroshi's mind became even more settled!

That's more like it!

That makes sense!

The reason why the Shogunate ninja army was able to break into the inner perimeter was entirely due to their superior tactics! Moreover, although they caught the Shogunate ninja off guard, the high level of discipline of these ninjas was enough to show that they were not cannon fodder troops used to lure their own side into a trap!

therefore--

"Victory is assured!"

Gamabunta, in the rear, finally made up his mind to go all in and fight a decisive battle against the Shogunate fleet!

"One thousand Greninjas have been dispatched, leading two thousand Giant Frogs in a frontal assault!"

"The rest of our kin, follow me and charge from the flank!"

Seeing that the battle was progressing smoothly, the Greninja frogs, whose hearts were burning with excitement, immediately let out a thunderous roar. All the Greninja frogs of Mount Myōboku quickly dropped their cover and began to charge under the leadership of their respective leaders!