Chapter 191: The Person Tsunade Longs to See
Although it is called the frontline battlefield, in reality, it is a plain less than ten kilometers away from Konoha Village.
Just beyond the dense forests surrounding Konoha,
This could be considered a small desert-like area.
Konoha's ninja forces have been assembled from all over the Land of Fire.
The reason Tsunade, leading the Konoha ninjas, is wary of Danzo is her concern about other ninja villages.
Therefore, a portion of ninjas has been left behind to continuously guard the borders of the Land of Fire.
However, Danzo has no such scruples and has been recklessly summoning every ninja he can gather.
Using the Hokage's name and with the support of the Daimyo, he has basically called upon half of Konoha's ninjas.
Nearly 30,000 ninja troops have gathered together.
This is a force capable of easily annihilating a nation.
Naturally, Tsunade is wary, but what she fears is not these 30,000 people—it is the impending outbreak of war.
Now, Konoha's camp has also been set up, with a plan designed in advance by Shikaku.
Konoha's camp is perfect in every respect.
Compared to Danzo's camp on the other side of the desert, which appears somewhat chaotic and disorganized,
The difference between the two is like night and day.
Although Danzo has no shortage of ninjas under his command, including some formidable ones from the Root,
He lacks talents with strategic vision compared to Tsunade.
Moreover, Danzo values strength over intellect.
So most of his subordinates are simple-minded individuals. Even Sai, a ninja skilled at calmly analyzing situations,
Is useless in such large-scale warfare.
Everything ultimately depends on Danzo himself.
The two sides are in a tense standoff. Tsunade leads nearly 10,000 ninjas, who are at a numerical disadvantage.
But according to Shikaku's plan, they have taken a strategically advantageous position in advance.
Whether attacking or defending, it is highly favorable.
Additionally, Kakashi and the now-recovered Asuma are providing support.
Under smooth circumstances, defeating Danzo's so-called Flame Ninja forces is merely a matter of time.
Furthermore, Konoha's elite ninjas, including the Inuzuka, Aburame, Yamanaka, Nara, Akimichi, and Sarutobi clans, have also joined.
Anko Mitarashi, Kurenai Yuhi, and others as well!
There are only two issues.
The first is how to minimize casualties while ending this chaos quickly and restoring Konoha's vitality.
The second and more challenging issue is Danzo himself.
After all, he is a fellow disciple of the Second Hokage, along with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Over so many years, he has been running the Root organization underground in Konoha, and his strength is undoubtedly formidable.
It is conservatively estimated that he has Kage-level strength.
Therefore, defeating Danzo is the second challenge.
Inside the Hokage's tent.
Tsunade stared at the battle map hanging on the wall, while behind her, Kakashi and several other ninjas were discussing.
"As expected of Konoha's strategist. Everything is unfolding just as Shikaku envisioned!" Kakashi said with a smile.
"No wonder I asked him to come along, and he said it wasn't necessary. Konoha still needs someone to protect it," Asuma nodded in agreement. "Danzo's Flame Ninja forces may look strong, but their deployment is completely chaotic. Once the battle starts, their command system will be disrupted in an instant!"
"A disorganized rabble, no matter how numerous, is useless!"
"Danzo's subordinates lack respected jonin leaders. These ninja forces, gathered from all over Konoha under the Hokage's name, cannot be casually commanded by just anyone!" Kurenai pointed out the fundamental problem with Danzo's strategy.
"Then tomorrow, we will take action. There's no need for a sudden ambush. Let Danzo's ninja forces know when the fight will start!"
"This will put pressure on them."
"Imagine that among the so-called Flame Ninja forces, a significant number of ninjas are loyal to us. This kind of pressure could minimize casualties!" Kakashi's plan was understood by everyone. He wanted to force more ninjas to defect to Konoha's side before the war began.
"I agree!" Asuma thought it was a good idea.
Kurenai and Anko nodded in agreement, and the Akimichi, Yamanaka, Aburame, and Inuzuka clans also expressed their support.
Tsunade did not turn around. She simply nodded her head while facing away from everyone.
"Since everyone agrees, let's proceed with this plan!"
"Alright, you may leave and prepare. I want to be alone for a while. Don't disturb me unless it's an emergency."
Although they found it strange, no one questioned her. After all, Tsunade is the Hokage.
Orders are not to be disputed.
After they left, Shizune stood at the entrance of the tent, looking at Tsunade's back.
Others might not know, but she was deeply familiar with Tsunade.
At this moment, Tsunade seemed... afraid again.
"Lady Tsunade! Are you alright?"
Tsunade waved her hand. "I'm fine! I just..."
Now that she was alone, Tsunade no longer needed to pretend.
She slowly crouched down, hugging her legs, her body trembling uncontrollably.
"This is... the battlefield... Shizune, soon... this place will be littered with corpses... I... I can't help but recall... Dan and Nawaki dying right in front of me..."
"I... I... But I'm the Hokage. I can't run away... Shizune, I don't know what to do..."
By now, Shizune had come up behind Tsunade.
Seeing Tsunade so terrified, Shizune was very worried but didn't know how to comfort her.
She could only silently stay by Tsunade's side.
"By the way... Shizune, how is the situation on Konoha's rear battlefield?"
Why ask this suddenly?
Right now, Tsunade was eager to see Sasuke for some reason, feeling a strange anticipation.
As long as Sasuke came, it seemed she wouldn't feel afraid anymore.
"The latest information says the enemy forces at the rear battlefield were completely wiped out by our Konoha genin assassination team!"
"I didn't expect Shikaku's son and the others to be so strong. Even though they were just ninjas from small nations, to completely annihilate them... truly impressive!"
Hearing this news, a gleam of light flashed in Tsunade's eyes.
That's great. This means Sasuke will arrive very soon!
However, what Tsunade didn't know was that Sasuke was currently frustrated.
"This camp's defense is way too strong!"
"The infiltration difficulty is too high!"
"Forget it... I'll just walk in directly!"
Helpless, Sasuke revealed himself and headed straight from Konoha's rear.
Dressed in Anbu attire, Sasuke was quickly stopped.
"Are you from the Anbu?"
"Do you have credentials?"
How could Sasuke possibly have such credentials?
"I have urgent information for the Hokage. Please inform the Hokage, and tell her it's from 'Senju.' The Hokage will understand!"
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