The first four generations of Naruto

As the sky gradually darkens.

After cleaning up the battlefield, more than a dozen ANBU arranged at the border according to Namikaze Minato's instructions, and then set up a camp in a hidden place.

Two or three hours had passed since Kumogakure's vanguard force was wiped out. It seemed that they were seriously out of touch with the main force.But in this way, it also gave Namikaze Minato's side sufficient preparation and response time.

"Hokage-sama, according to your instructions, all arrangements have been completed..."

In a hidden camp somewhere in the snow forest on the border, Xiang led the ANBU team that had returned from laying the trap again and reported to Namikaze Minato.

The interior of this temporary camp is very simple, with only simple tables and chairs. Namikaze Minato is looking at the map on the table, in deep thought. Next to the map, there are several pieces of regular contact information that he just received not long ago. .

Some of these messages came from the front lines of the Country of Grass, as well as from the headquarters of Konoha Village...

After hearing Xiang's report, Namikaze Minato raised his eyes slightly, turned to look at everyone, and said without optimism:

"Thank you for your hard work. Judging from the current situation, the main force of the Kumo ninja may arrive tonight.

And our mission is to delay the enemy here as long as possible at all costs until our main force wins a great victory on the battlefield of the Country of Grass, and then the reinforcements arrive to support us. "

Although they already understood the purpose of their trip before setting off, the words Minato Namikaze said, "at all costs," still shocked the ANBU members.You must know that the main force of Yun Ninja is very likely to have nearly a thousand people, but there are only a dozen of our own people. Isn't such a task of blocking the enemy the same as throwing an egg at a stone?

After the atmosphere in the camp was suppressed for a moment, the ANBU captain hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but ask: "Lord Hokage, I wonder when the main reinforcements from the battlefield of Grassland will arrive?"

Since we are outnumbered and outnumbered, in Xiang's opinion, reinforcements from the main force should arrive soon.

However, Namikaze Minato's subsequent answer surprised everyone.

"Judging from the latest news, I'm afraid it won't be until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest..."

"tomorrow?!"

Xiang's eyes exposed under the mask first showed a bit of shock, but then turned into a more complicated expression.

Out of duty, he had to object: "If this is the case, I am afraid that even if we fight to the death, it will be difficult to complete the mission. As the leader of Konoha, Mr. Hokage, your subordinates think that we should not take such risks... "

While speaking, Xiang was also secretly looking at Namikaze Minato's expression.

This was the first time that he openly questioned the Hokage-sama's decision-making. Although Namikaze Minato had always been gentle with others and extremely considerate of his subordinates, he believed that as the ANBU captain, he was absolutely obliged to consider the safety of the Hokage-sama.

No matter how strong the golden flash is, it may not be able to withstand the main force of Kumo ninja, which consists of thousands of people.

What's more, among the next enemies, there will definitely be Kumogakure's advanced combat power. They are not at the level of the captain of the vanguard force.

Namikaze Minato had obviously expected that his seemingly mantis-like order would probably arouse everyone's confusion.

So he quickly explained: "It's not that we will fight to the death, but we want you to do your best to contain the enemy here."

"Because the more enemies we can hold back, the more time we will buy for the arrival of reinforcements. By blocking the enemy forces, we are protecting Konoha!"

"……Yes."

"clear."

"Understood..." All the Anbu in the camp quickly became energetic and said in unison.

Namikaze Minato's words had already made it very clear that although this battle was fought against an outnumbered enemy, it was not a matter of life and death.

After confirming their respective task assignments, the ANBU quickly dispersed in the camp and hid in different places in the snow forest.In the next battle, they will continue to rely on this geographical advantage and use it as a barrier to stop the enemy.

Soon, only Namikaze Minato was left in the simple tent.

In the not-so-bright light, his eyes couldn't help but glance at the many information scrolls on the table again. One of them was a delicate and unique scroll. It was the latest message from Nonoyu who was lurking in Yunyin Village. information.

And on top of that information, there was a list of the upcoming main force of Kumogakure, including several very famous ninjas.

The two-tailed Jinchuuriki, Yukito is among them...

However, in order not to affect morale, he did not inform everyone about this information...

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Konoha.

It was approaching late at night, and the lights were still dimly lit in the conference room of the office building.

Mito Kadeni, Kaden Koharu, and Nara Shikaku all sat together. The three of them continued to receive intelligence from everywhere, and gathered information to analyze the situation.

Somewhat strangely, Shimura Danzo was not included in this list.

"Staff Shikaku and the Yondaime have decided to personally intercept the main force of the Kumo ninja. However, the Konoha reinforcements that have been detached from the Grass Country battlefield will not be able to arrive until tomorrow afternoon to support them. Is there really enough time?"

After receiving the news about Namikaze Minato that had just been sent back from the border, the two advisers were almost unanimously confused about Namikaze Minato's decision.

Shikaku quickly saw through the two men's thoughts, and answered truthfully with a wry smile: "Under normal circumstances, the Yondaime and the others should only be able to resist the main force of the Kumo ninja for a few hours at most."

"a couple of hours?"

"If that's the case... then why do you still have to make such a decision?" Mito Monoyan frowned deeply, looking even more puzzled.

Not only him, but in fact even Nara Shikaku would feel that Namikaze Minato would probably choose to retreat while fighting, in this way to defend the enemy step by step and delay the Kumo ninja's offensive.

No one expected that he would plan to fight at the border with the main force of Cloud Ninja.

"I guess the Yondaime wants to use him as bait." Nara Shikaku's mind moved very quickly, and after a moment's thought, he understood the purpose of Namikaze Minato's decision.

Seeing the explanations given to him by the consultant duo, he obviously still didn't quite understand, so he had to explain again: "In fact, whether you choose to retreat step by step to defend against the enemy, or whether you choose to fight to the death without retreating, there will definitely be something tomorrow. Some enemies secretly infiltrated into the Land of Fire through other channels and directly attacked the village headquarters, which is now extremely empty."

"The Yondaime's decision can actually attract the attention of more main Kumo ninjas. With him at the border, our village may encounter fewer infiltrating enemy troops..."

"So, Hokage-sama is trying his best to protect Konoha."

After hearing this explanation, the advisory duo fell into a brief silence.Even they had to admit that although Namikaze Minato was still young, his awareness as Hokage was worthy of the title of successor chosen by Sarutobi Hiruzen...

After a long time, Koharu suddenly said worriedly when he went to bed: "The Yondaime is indeed very aware of being a Hokage, but he also bears the name of Konoha's Shadow and the identity of the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki. If his safety is compromised, The loss to Konoha will be absolutely incalculable.”

"No, I still feel that the fourth generation's move is inappropriate..."

The conservative style was quickly revealed in the two of them.

Seeing this, Nara Shikaku scratched the back of his head and sighed slightly in his heart. Seeing that the matter discussed by the two was about to disrupt Namikaze Minato's plan, he had to help again.

With a thought in his heart, he immediately came up with an idea and said with a smile: "Two advisors, please rest assured. In fact, there are still combat forces that can be mobilized in the village. I plan to summon them immediately and send them to support the Fourth Generation. The battlefield on the other side.”

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