Chapter 126 The Raikage's Ambush and the Yubi Duo's Ambush

Chapter 126 The Raikage's Ambush and the Yubi Duo's Ambush (Fourth Update)

"Lord Raikage—there has indeed been movement from the Land of Rivers—"

Before Konoha received the battle report, one village already knew that a great battle was coming.

That is—Kumikaku Village.

Because their intelligence was personally provided by the Sand Village.

This indicates that they intend to target Konoha.

While their spies from Kumogakure might not be able to infiltrate the Land of Fire, entering the Land of Rivers wouldn't be a problem.

Inside the building, the two-meter-tall Third Raikage, A, stood by the window, gazing at the majestic scenery of towering peaks in the village. Listening to his subordinates' report, his voice was deep and filled with an overbearing aura, "Tell Batou and the others—tell them to speed up and launch an attack on the Land of Fire first, before the Hokage sends troops to reinforce the border."

"yes!"

Upon hearing this, his subordinates immediately went to do as instructed.

Upon learning that Sunagakure was highly likely to attack the Land of Fire, the Raikage led his troops to the Land of Fire.

He wanted to see if Sunagakure was really going to make a move—if Sunagakure did, then Kumogakure could also strike in advance at the same time, catching Konoha off guard.

If Sunagakure is feinting and trying to use them to start this Shinobi World War, the Raikage would naturally not allow it.

Instead, they ordered the forward-deployed troops to change their routes.

Because—he did have the idea of ​​starting a ninja war, but his first target was not Konoha.

It was Sunagakure Village.

Originally, the Raikage's plan was to launch a surprise attack on Sunagakure and take advantage of their misfortune while they were out of the loop.

What they wanted to seize was very clear: the medicinal resources of Sunagakure—including information related to medicine and factory blueprints, etc. In this way, once they got their hands on them, Kumogakure could simply copy them and create an identical industry.

Instead of having to painstakingly research it yourself.

Their village really doesn't have many people with talent in this area.

"Working hard yourself is not as cost-effective as just taking it directly."

But now that Sunagakure has pulled this stunt, the Raikage has no choice but to change his thinking.

In the last Shinobi World War, their Hidden Cloud Village was defeated by the Hidden Leaf Village, which has always been a grudge for the Raikage.

Although they had received advance warning, the Hidden Cloud Village was naturally not so kind as to inform the Leaf Village; they were hoping the Leaf Village would suffer a setback.

"Father—if we attack the Land of Fire, should we still take action against the Sand Village?"

At this moment, inside the room, the Fourth Hokage, A, who had been leaning against the wall, crossed his arms, looked at the Raikage, and asked in a deep voice.

The current situation presents an opportunity to strike at Konoha—

However, Sunagakure was also in a rare period of weakness—even though they fired the first shot of the war.

But Sunagakure will undoubtedly be drawn into the quagmire of war.

With their village's manpower and military strength, after engaging in battle with Konoha, they would likely have no time to attend to their own village.

In this way—

Upon hearing his son's question, the dark-skinned Third Raikage's gaze sharpened, and he clenched his fists.

A powerful surge of chakra erupted, crackling with electricity around the Raikage.

His strong figure accentuated an incomparably domineering and powerful aura.

With his long, golden hair, he resembled a fierce lion.

"In this Shinobi World War, our Hidden Cloud Village will not only expand its military and territory, ending the regret of the last Shinobi World War, but also make our opponents realize that our Hidden Cloud Village is the strongest!" The Raikage's eyes were sharp.

He had his back to his son and didn't turn around: "I'm leaving it to you, Ai—don't let me down."

"Yes, Father."

Clearly, Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) had no intention of letting Sunagakure (Hidden Sand Village) off the hook.

They want them all!

Within the Land of Fire, Yubi led a squad of sensory ninjas to begin the operation to eliminate the last remaining personnel in Konoha's defenses.

With his eye technique combined with that of other sensory ninjas, the remaining fighting force of Konoha had no chance to resist.

They couldn't even hide in the shadows and spy on things.

Just like the precision of his surgery—he precisely "cut off" one Konoha man after another.

Subsequently, after entering the plains, some villages and towns within the territory were also destroyed.

"It caused overt damage to the Land of Fire"—this damage was not directed at Konoha, but rather a form of political pressure.

This would anger the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, leading to dissatisfaction with Konoha's military defenses.

Furthermore, once Konoha's main force is deployed on the battlefield, it is highly likely that it will form a certain degree of linkage with the civilian settlements in the area, or use these places as strategic and material supply points and transit stations, which Yubi must guard against.

He wanted to minimize the threat posed by the enemy to Sunagakure as much as possible.

Then, under his arrangement, the main force of Sunagakure began to move out one after another according to plan.

As for him and Sasori, they also headed inland along the route meant to intercept the Konoha reinforcements.

The next morning—on a main road within the Land of Fire, Yubi and Sasori hid in the woods beside the road.

This main road is very wide and is one of the key routes connecting the Land of Fire to the Land of Rivers. If the main force of Konoha wants to reach the battlefield as quickly as possible, then the choice of marching route cannot be to take the hidden wilderness, but must take the official road.

Similarly, the vanguard team sent by Konoha was also like that.

For Konoha right now, time is of the essence.

Every second gained could potentially reduce the losses for Konoha and the Land of Fire.

Even during the most intense period of the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha had never been invaded so deeply by an enemy army. This was not a single infiltrated mission team or scout, but an entire army.

The situation is quite serious.

"Yubi—the traps are all set."

Under a tree, Yubi leaned against the back of the trunk, using his pupil technique to gaze into the distance at the end of the road.

A dark shadow flashed by and appeared beside Yubi.

It was the captain in charge of the ambush, Hideki, a Jonin from Sunagakure.

"it is good."

Yubi nodded.

Hideki glanced at Sasori nearby and hesitated, "Are we really not going to send more people? Just the two of you alone, even if Konoha's vanguard can't be that many in number, their strength is definitely not weak—what if—"

"Don't worry—if there are too many people, it's easy to be exposed. Even if Scorpion and I are no match for them, we can shake off the enemy."

Yubi smiled slightly.

"it is good."

Hideki nodded. "Be careful!"

After saying that, he immediately abducted them.

Only Yubi and Scorpion remained, hiding in the low-lying forest.

Time passed slowly. Occasionally, some passersby or caravans would pass by on the official road. These ordinary people did not feel any danger at all and seemed to be enjoying the afterglow of the previous peaceful period. This also shows how successful their operation against Sunagakure Village was.

Konoha was completely caught off guard, and had no time to implement corresponding measures and provide protection within the Land of Fire.

"Here it comes—"

Before we knew it, it was afternoon.

The sun was still high overhead, and the temperature was slightly hot.

Suddenly, Yubi's pupils flickered slightly, and she whispered a reminder to Scorpion.

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