Chapter 69 Danzo: "I came here for the Mist Blade!"
Chapter 69 Danzo: "I came here for the Mist Blade!"
Without a doubt, this is a special forces team composed of geniuses and elites, with complete equipment and complementary abilities.
Add to that a mysterious captain who can replicate bloodlines.
"We must eliminate them. If given time, this squad poses an even greater threat than the Seven Ninja Swordsmen!"
"I am naturally aware of this."
Danzo tapped his cane lightly on the ground: "That's why I've come here too."
"Fugaku, Jiraiya, continue your frontal defense, stabilize the battle line, and put pressure on the main force of Kirigakure."
"As for the Mist Blade Squad... they can't hide forever, they'll inevitably have new actions. As for what to do next, just leave it to me."
Jiraiya and Fugaku Uchiha exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.
Knowing how troublesome the Mist Blade Squad is, why is Danzo still making such a promise? Does Danzo really have a plan?
That makes sense. This old guy is ruthless and secretive in his actions. He often uses any means necessary to achieve his goals and is known as the Dark Ninja in the ninja world. He might actually have a way to deal with the Mist Blade Squad.
Moreover, the Hokage has already given the order, and with the immense pressure on the front lines, they are indeed stretched thin.
"Then I'll leave it to Elder Danzo." Jiraiya nodded, his tone solemn: "Please be sure to completely remove this dangerous thorn, avenge Shinnosuke, and eliminate the hidden danger on the eastern front."
"Thank you, Lord Danzo, for clearing the name of the Uchiha clan. The Uchiha will fully cooperate with this operation!"
Fugaku also spoke seriously.
Although the Uchiha and Danzo have always been at odds, Danzo's visit this time cleared the Uchiha of suspicion and was a great help, so he was naturally willing to show his sincerity as much as possible.
"very good."
A hint of satisfaction appeared in Danzo's eyes: "Then I shall take my leave. Ryuma, Hyo, let's go."
He turned and left the command post with Aburame Ryoma and another Root member. The entire tent fell silent again, but the atmosphere became even more tense.
"I hope Danzo... can be dealt with as soon as possible."
A Jonin sighed softly.
The power of bloodline replication is too terrifying; this threat must be nipped in the bud.
Jiraiya frowned as he looked at the jagged battle lines on the sand table and then at the scroll in his hand containing information about the members of the Mist Blade Squad.
"Fugaku, no matter what, the frontal defense must be held."
"We can't get involved with Danzo's side, but what we can do is put enough pressure on the main force of Kirigakure to keep them busy and perhaps indirectly limit the space for that squad to operate."
"clear!"
……
The war reignited.
The appearance of Jiraiya and Danzo changed the combat style on the Konoha front.
With Danzo's promise to handle potential threats from the rear and with Fugaku Uchiha's full cooperation, Jiraiya was able to unleash his full potential as soon as he stepped onto the battlefield, devoting all his energy to dealing with the main Kirigakure forces.
He was one of the legendary Sannin, a veteran of many battles, with rich experience, powerful summoning techniques, and considerable courage in commanding on the spot.
With the cooperation of Fugaku, the Uchiha clan leader who was familiar with the Hidden Mist tactics, the combined power of the two far exceeded expectations.
Jiraiya's giant summoning beast Gamabunta, in coordination with Fugaku Uchiha's elite Sharingan-wielding forces, launched a fierce assault on Kirigakure's bridgehead positions from multiple directions.
Fugaku seemed to want to vindicate the Uchiha clan, and fully demonstrated the power of his fierce eyes, leading the Uchiha elite squad to repeatedly penetrate the weak points of Kirigakure's formation and deliver precise strikes!
The pressure on the front lines of the fog-shrouded area has increased dramatically.
Konoha had been retreating, but Kirigakure seized this opportunity to launch a major offensive, boosting morale, capturing several key strongholds, and gaining the initiative on the battlefield.
But now Konoha seems to have suddenly been injected with adrenaline. Not only has it stabilized its defenses, which had been shaken by the attack on its supply lines, but it has also pressed forward step by step with fierce attacks. In just a few days, it has recaptured several important strongholds!
The battle reports from the front lines made the atmosphere in the Hidden Mist Command Center extremely oppressive.
In front of the huge sand table, several high-ranking members of the Fog Shadow faction and frontline commanders frowned.
"Konoha's counterattack was far more ferocious than expected."
A Jonin from the Snow Clan said in a deep voice, "Although we have the advantage in numbers, we are the attackers. Konoha has the advantage of terrain, and now the Sannin are coming to our aid. If we don't find a way to break the deadlock and regain the initiative as soon as possible, things will probably get very troublesome."
"That's true, but a head-on confrontation would result in too many losses. That giant toad could easily disrupt our formation if it jumped out!"
"This is really tricky..."
The Jonin were buzzing with discussion, while Yagura, sitting in the main seat, had a furrowed brow.
Jiraiya, as expected of one of the legendary Sannin, exerted a level of pressure on Kirigakure that Fugaku could never match.
Moreover, large summoning beasts have a huge impact on the battlefield, and ordinary summoning beasts are no match for the toads of Mount Myōboku.
"Lord Yagura, an urgent order from the Mizukage!"
Just then, an ANBU ninja appeared instantly, knelt on one knee, and presented a scroll with a special seal.
Yagura took it and quickly broke the seal to browse.
The scroll is short, but in general, it reports that the pressure on the front lines has increased and the Mizukage has once again dispatched the Mist Blade Squad to harass Konoha's forces behind enemy lines and disrupt supply lines, thereby creating an opportunity for the main force of the Mist Village to readjust its deployment and regain the initiative.
He then ordered Yagura to keep a close eye on the situation and to seize any opportunities created by the Mist Blade Squad.
After reading the order, Yagura remained silent for a moment before handing the scroll to his adjutant and the others present for review.
After reading it, the Jonin looked at each other in bewilderment.
Given the current situation, relying on the Fogblade Squad to turn the tide is indeed the best approach.
Konoha has already suffered a great loss, especially the loss of the Hokage's son. Now they will definitely be on high alert in their rear, and may even have set traps.
Furthermore, according to intelligence intercepted by the intelligence team, Danzo of Konoha's Dark Village has personally gone to the front line and is focusing his main efforts on eliminating threats from the rear, with his target being the Mist Blade Squad!
That old fox was never a kind person to begin with, and most importantly, he had a ruthless and insidious subordinate.
Although the Mist Blade Squad achieved a stunning victory in their first battle, their foundation is still shallow. If they are targeted by an opponent of Danzo's caliber, their situation will be extremely dangerous.
The risks of launching another attack at this time are self-evident!
"Lord Yagura, where is the Mist Blade Squad now?"
"A Jonin from the Karatachi clan asked in a low voice."
Yagura shook his head: "The Third Hokage gave them the highest level of autonomy at the time, so I don't know their exact location. They are probably temporarily hiding in a secret location in the northeast of the Land of Fire for a short rest."
"However, the Mizukage's order is to act immediately, so it shouldn't be long before we see them on the front lines."
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