Chapter: 24 A Thousand Birds Chirping Together, Unmatched in Power

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The southern battlefield, south of the border, in the Gobi Desert.

Having intercepted enough intelligence, the Uchiha swiftly launched a massive extermination operation.

Anyone related to the three clans, kill!

Anyone trading with the three clans, kill!

Anyone hiding criminals of the three clans, kill!

Better to kill a thousand by mistake than to let one go—this terrifying slaughter filled the southern borders of the Land of Fire with dread and fear.

In the blink of an eye, over a month had passed since the all-out siege began.

From the beginning, the three clans never intended to fight head-on.

Regardless of how much pressure the Uchiha applied, the enemy strictly adhered to one principle: drag it out.

Drag it out until the Uchiha completely collapse.

On the main battlefield, no one knew what kind of trump card Senju Butsuma had deployed.

The Uzumaki Clan, who could have stayed out of the conflict, resolutely decided to join the fray.

As fellow descendants of Ashura, the Uzumaki Clan's strength was in no way inferior to the Senju or Uchiha Clans.

With their incredible physical resilience and their unparalleled sealing techniques, their presence on the battlefield marked the start of a gradual defeat for the Uchiha.

Nara Higashihiko's strategy was simple: once the Uchiha couldn't hold on anymore, they would have to redeploy shinobi from their southern army for reinforcements.

At that point, the three clans could seize the opportunity to reclaim their territory and rebuild a solid defensive network.

Unless it was absolutely necessary, Nara Higashihiko had no intention of fleeing to the Land of Lightning or submitting to the Senju as their vassals.

Realizing the enemy's intentions, the Uchiha responded with even more frenzied eradication efforts.

Through relentless pressure, they managed to corner a medium-sized group of over 80 enemy shinobi in the Gobi Desert.

Surrounding them were three Uchiha captains, each with a sharp gaze, including the formidable Uchiha Kyosuke.

"These slippery bastards can't get away this time," one shinobi muttered, his tone laced with resentment.

Kyosuke nodded silently in agreement.

He suddenly realized that perhaps he had overestimated the war potential of the three clans.

Cunning wasn't inherently wrong, but being too clever could lead to self-destruction.

In the end, wars in the shinobi world depend on individual strength and resources.

Over-relying on strategy could only push one into a more desperate situation.

This was the Warring States Period, with the Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi Clans at their peak.

If they had gathered their forces on a large scale, they could have easily outnumbered the southern Uchiha army.

But, instead, Nara Higashihiko—priding himself on his unparalleled intelligence—chose guerrilla tactics to evade and harass the enemy.

One side poured all its resources into wiping out the other.

The other side avoided direct confrontation, sacrificing smaller groups to ensure the survival of the majority.

As seen now, a group of 80 shinobi from the three clans had been hounded to exhaustion by three Uchiha units, reduced to a pitiful state.

It's worth noting that, apart from Kyosuke's unit being at full strength, the other two captains didn't even have complete rosters.

Their combined total of 67 shinobi was nearly 20 fewer than their opponents.

"This is the curse of the so-called wise," Kyosuke sighed, though his gaze was filled with killing intent.

Looking at the two captains beside him, who were visibly frustrated, Kyosuke suddenly proposed, "I'll try to break through the enemy formation."

"When the time comes, you both charge in and annihilate as many enemies as possible."

Hearing this, the two captains frowned deeply.

One of them hesitated before replying, "Kyosuke, are you planning to use just 30 men to pierce through their large formation?"

"Yes."

Kyosuke nodded. He didn't offer any further explanation, simply saying, "Trust me. Prepare to devour the enemy once we break through."

"…Alright, let's do it!"

The two captains, seasoned warriors themselves, understood the fleeting nature of battle opportunities.

As for whether the plan would work—

Could they even count the miracles this young man had already achieved over the years?

Trusting one another was one of the few admirable traits of the Uchiha.

Soon, Kyosuke's unit advanced onto the Gobi Desert.

The enemy, who had been resting, immediately grew alert upon noticing the situation.

They seemed ready to flee at the first sign of trouble.

Standing at the forefront of his unit, Kyosuke fearlessly stared down the enemy and shouted, "Everyone, prepare!"

"What's he doing?"

The enemy leader called an Akimichi subordinate to prepare defensive measures for what they assumed would be a large-scale ninjutsu.

But things weren't unfolding as expected.

The air currents grew increasingly violent, tearing through the sky and scattering the clouds high above.

Sand and stones flew as chakra surged, and the crackling of lightning sent shivers down the spines of both allies and enemies alike.

When a single shinobi activated this jutsu, it sounded like the chirping of a thousand birds.

But when all 30 shinobi unleashed the same technique simultaneously, it was as if tens of thousands of birds had descended upon the Gobi Desert.

"All units, spread out and support! The goal is to break through the enemy's defenses!"

"Yes!!!"

After a collective roar, the terrifying surge of lightning finally began to move.

"My god…"

The other two Uchiha units could only stare in shock.

Never in their wildest dreams did they imagine that this group could unleash such a devastating group-based ninjutsu.

Everyone knew about Chidori—the lightning release technique created by the Uchiha genius.

But why would he share it so freely?!

Regardless of Kyosuke's motives, the scene before them was awe-inspiring.

By stimulating their bodies with lightning chakra, each shinobi's cellular activity was heightened, granting them speed far beyond that of ordinary ninja.

Defend?

By the time the Akimichi shinobi reacted, the brilliant lightning had already smashed into their formation.

"Kill!!!"

From forming seals to charging through the enemy lines, Kyosuke's unit took just seven seconds.

They killed 12 enemies outright, injured countless others, and emerged unscathed.

"Reform the formation!"

Kyosuke commanded, and the 30 shinobi swiftly adjusted their positions.

After a brief sequence of hand seals, the deafening chirping resounded once more.

"Attack!"

Kyosuke charged forward with two subordinates, leading the assault on their now-terrified enemies.

"Attack!!!"

The remaining 30 shinobi roared and launched into a second wave of all-out attacks.

At last, the Nara commander reacted.

Countless shadows extended like a massive net, attempting to smother the advancing lightning flood.

It didn't kill, but it slowed the enemy's relentless momentum.

It was a wise response, but it failed to grasp the true essence of Chidori.

Why is Chidori considered the perfect technique for the Uchiha?

The answer was about to be revealed.

Faced with the overwhelming attack, Kyosuke's unit moved in perfect unison to evade the incoming shadows.

Thanks to their Sharingan, they could see the same threats and react identically.

If one could dodge, all 30 could dodge.

In less than three seconds, the enemy had no time to launch a second round of attacks.

The Chidori formation charged into the enemy ranks once again.

After two devastating charges, the 80-strong enemy force had suffered over half their number in casualties.

More importantly, their morale was utterly crushed.

[Chapter End's]

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