"Mission failed! Heavy losses!"
"Mission failed, all annihilated!"
This year was destined to be a painful one for Konoha.
Higashi Shinjin led the Iwagakure assault team, breaking through the Land of Fire's defenses. His target was not Konoha, but the Land of Fire's capital.
One path was to capture the Daimyo, while the other directly attacked Konoha.
The attack on Konoha was spearheaded by Kakuzu.
Hyuga and Uchiha versus Hozuki and Kaguya.
The supreme commanders on both sides were:
Hiruzen and Danzo versus Ōnoki and Kakuzu.
Just as the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire were locked in a fierce battle,
Orochimaru detonated the Eight-Tails in Kumogakure, causing some disruption there.
However, fortunately, Kumogakure possessed the Amber Purifying Bottle, and the Third Raikage's formidable physique ensured no significant harm.
.....
In the latter half of the year,
Support from Hidden Mist arrived on the Land of Fire battlefield.
Iwagakure now faced both Hidden Mist and Konoha simultaneously.
Nevertheless, Iwagakure's foundation was excellent; their momentum remained unchecked.
They continued to press Konoha and Hidden Mist.
Hidden Cloud Village.
"Troy, you will lead the electromagnetic unit into the Land of Fire and cut off Iwagakure's communication equipment."
"Dodai, you will personally lead Kumogakure's elites to ambush Iwagakure at Kannabi Bridge, striking directly at Iwagakure's transport lifeline!"
"A, you will remain in the Village for now and help Killer Bee with his training!"
The Third Raikage swiftly assigned the deployments, a cold glint in his eyes.
Although the Land of Fire greatly impacted him,
if the Land of Fire fell and Iwagakure was allowed to annex Konoha, then Kumogakure itself would be doomed.
"Father, can't we do this differently?"
"Iwagakure's Old Tsuchikage is not dead yet.
He helped us avenge ourselves by killing the Gold and Silver Brothers, and Iwagakure has treated us well over the years, promoting our technological development…"
Fourth Raikage A was still hesitant about backstabbing.
It wasn't that he couldn't bear to do it;
rather, he felt such an act was somewhat despicable.
"War is a dirty game, and I am a dirty player!"
"All's fair in war, and the Old Tsuchikage is probably long dead!"
"The camaraderie of the old generation has completely ended…"
The Third Raikage sighed faintly.
Fourth Raikage A remained silent. According to Kumogakure's interests, this was indeed a viable option.
Now that Iwagakure dared to attack Konoha, their ambition was exposed.
It was almost a certainty that they would dare to attack Kumogakure in the future.
The absence of conflict before was due to them not sharing a border.
If they bordered each other in the future, they would be heavily pressured by Iwagakure.
"The world truly is a shade of gray!"
Fourth Raikage A sighed softly.
.....
Land of Fire Capital.
"Lord Daimyo! Higashi Shinjin is too fierce!"
"Our samurai and soldiers simply cannot hold out!!"
"Higashi Shinjin has already shaken the Land of Fire!"
The Daimyo's retainer knelt on the ground, crying.
The Land of Fire Daimyo, like a dog with a broken neck, now trembled and cowered on the tatami mat.
The ruler of a nation was like a prisoner in the dock.
"What should we do!?"
"Where are Hiruzen Sarutobi? Where is Danzo Shimura? Why is no one here to protect me?"
The Land of Fire Daimyo roared.
The Land of Fire Daimyo's usual dignity was gone; he only hoped Konoha Ninja would save him.
"Lord Daimyo! Let's relocate the capital first!"
Another retainer suggested again.
The Land of Fire Daimyo's face looked grim.
He had already relocated the capital three times…
He was about to become the laughingstock of the Ninja World.
Boom!!! Boom!!!
Suddenly, the sound of exploding explosive tags and cracking earth filled the air; the entire mansion began to shake.
Everyone was terrified.
"Your Highness, hurry! Let's take the small path!"
"This small path can lead us to Konoha!"
A man who looked like a samurai general hurriedly called out.
"Ah! Alright! Let's go!"
The Land of Fire Daimyo, in a fit of rage, ultimately chose to leave.
The group fled in disarray, driving away in a carriage from behind the mansion.
"Nani?! Where's my car?"
The Daimyo stared dumbfounded at the donkey cart in front of the gate.
He remembered buying a new car from Iwagakure; how did it turn into a small donkey cart now?
"Lord Daimyo, please don't be so picky…"
"It's good enough to have something to ride in; it's better than running. This donkey cart, I hear the Ninja World's Asura, Uchiha Madara, also rode in it, so it's not beneath you. If the Ninja World's Asura rode in it, so can you…"
A retainer, flustered, helped the Daimyo onto the cart.
"Ah!!"
The Daimyo cried as he got onto the donkey cart, fleeing for his life.
.....
"In a few more days, we can take it down…"
Higashi Shinjin gazed at the endless plains of the Land of Fire.
A faint look of joy appeared on his face.
These past few days, he had been unstoppable, forcing the Land of Fire Daimyo to repeatedly relocate the capital.
"Hahaha, in a few more days, the Land of Fire's capital will be completely captured by me."
Higashi Shinjin chuckled twice, his heart surging.
He had achieved such great merit.
Upon returning to Iwagakure,
he would surely be formally received by Old Tsuchikage.
He might even receive the medal of Iwagakure's hero!
At that time, perhaps even the Old Tsuchikage would praise him!
"Captain Higashi Shinjin, we have a situation. We've spotted a cart fleeing ahead!"
An Iwagakure Chunin came to report.
Higashi Shinjin frowned: "Stop them! During wartime, no one is allowed to move freely!"
At Higashi Shinjin's command,
dozens of Iwagakure Chunin quickly caught up and stopped the Daimyo's donkey cart.
Higashi Shinjin rushed over to investigate.
Upon seeing the Daimyo's luxurious clothing, hair ornaments, and physique,
Higashi Shinjin instantly sobered up!
This attire had similarities to the Daimyo of the Land of Earth.
Looking at the folding fan in his hand, wasn't this the standard folding fan for the Daimyo of the Five Great Nations?
Plus, this face—this guy used to appear on TV frequently.
At the same time, Higashi Shinjin used Ninjutsu to rule out the possibility of a Transformation Jutsu.
"Hahahaha! It's the Daimyo after all!"
Higashi Shinjin was overjoyed; capturing the capital was essentially about capturing the Daimyo.
"I see, you've come uninvited today!"
"Immediately send a message to Old Tsuchikage; we've captured the Land of Fire Daimyo!"
Higashi Shinjin waved his hand, directly forcing the Daimyo onto the cart and sending him to Iwagakure.
"Lord Higashi Shinjin, our telegram and telephone messages aren't going through!"
An Iwagakure Ninja quickly reported.
Higashi Shinjin frowned, but he didn't think much of it.
Because in war, it was common for power lines to be destroyed or for tower signals to be insufficient.
"Wait a moment. If it still doesn't work, we'll use carrier pigeons!"
.....
Meanwhile, in Iwagakure, Land of Earth, at the highest tower,
"Strange, why are the communication facilities offline? The entire Higashi Shinjin's army is completely unresponsive…"
"Report! Lord Higashi Shinjin's army suddenly lost contact!"
"Large areas of the Land of Fire are currently without signal!"
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