Reborn Wind Shadow: Begins the Attack on the Fire Nation

In the Land of Fire, on the edge of a huge forest called Yoshino River.

As night fell, the ninjas from the Sand Village arrived here according to Rasa's plan.

Looking into the distance, the forest has disappeared, replaced by an endless vast plain.

This is where Rasa planned to resist the Konoha ninjas for the next seven days.

Because for the ninjas of the Sand Village, most of them are good at wind-style ninjutsu, and the natural cover of the forest will greatly reduce the power of wind-style ninjutsu, but it is different on plains like this one.

"Okay, we have arrived at our destination. The perception ninjas are responsible for monitoring the surroundings. The others will set up camp, make a fire, cook, and have a good rest. In the next few days, there will be a tough battle to fight!"

All the ninjas moved immediately.

They began to collect materials from the forest and set up camp.

As for food, everyone only brought enough ration pills to last for seven days.

Because Luo Sha decided on a strategy of using speed to defeat the slow enemy, no one brought much baggage with them this time. The storage scrolls they carried with them were all filled with weapons.

Fortunately, this is a forest with many wild animals and no shortage of water.

Soon, under the cover of the forest, tents were set up along the Yoshino River, and the aroma of food wafted from the tents.

In the center of the camp, in the tent representing the Kazekage, Rasa, Yegura, and Yagawa gathered here. In addition, there was a ninja from the Anbu named Yura, who was sent by Maki to wait for Rasa's orders.

As soon as everyone sat down, Yakawa began to speak.

"The reaction of the Konoha ninja seems to be a bit slow. Until now, our people have not detected the movements of the Konoha ninja."

Luo Sha's plan naturally took into full consideration the distance between the two countries and the speed at which both sides traveled.

According to everyone's judgment, the invasion of the Land of Fire by the Sand Village will definitely not be hidden from Konoha for long.

Judging from the speed at which Konoha sent out ninjas after receiving the intelligence, by the time the Sand Village arrives here, the Konoha ninjas should not be too far away, but now, they have not received any news.

This is indeed a bit confusing.

Rasa asked, glancing at Yura.

"Does the Anbu have any information?"

Yura nodded.

"Reporting to Lord Kazekage, our intelligence personnel in Konoha have discovered that Konoha is recruiting ninjas, but it is strange that when the news came, we did not see a large number of Konoha ninjas leaving Konoha Village."

This made everyone in the tent even more confused.

Luo Sha was a little confused, but he understood what his purpose was.

"This is a good thing for us, isn't it? We in the Sand Village are not here to fight Konoha to the death. The slower they are, the greater our chances of success in the end!"

This made Ye Cang and Yachuan nodded excitedly.

Luo Sha continued to ask.

"Where are Maki and Elder Ebizo?"

Yura replied excitedly.

"According to the intelligence we just received, the ministers and elders have dispersed and sneaked into the border of the Land of Fire under the cover of night. At the same time, the ninjas we have arranged in these fourteen cities have also begun to act."

"Well, at least everything is going well so far!"

After praising him, Luo Sha also looked at Ye Cang and Yakawa.

"This time it concerns the future of our Sand Village. As long as we succeed, we can get rid of the Daimyo's control in a short time, and our village can take a few big steps forward!"

"Ok!"

Both of them nodded and rationally did not express any objections.

"Well, since the people of Konoha have given us time, let's not waste it. Let's all go back and have a good rest and wait for tomorrow's battle!"

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Konoha Ninja Village.

Under the night.

Namikaze Minato hurried back to Konoha accompanied by his three partners Aburame Shiwei, Akimichi Choza, and Inuzuka Eru.

Although Namikaze Minato had already learned the Flying Thunder God Technique at this time, due to his lack of proficiency in its use and the consumption of chakra, he was still unable to achieve the speed of using the Flying Thunder God Technique in the later stages.

In the Hokage Building.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and the elders gave simple orders to Namikaze Minato.

"I understand, Hokage-sama, I'll leave right away!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked as he looked at Namikaze Minato who looked exhausted.

"Why don't you take a break, Minato, and go take a look at Kushina and Kakashi!"

Minato thought about it, his eyes moved slightly, but he still shook his head.

"No need, Hokage. Since the Sand Village dares to invade the Land of Fire, as a member of the village, it is my duty to drive them out of the Land of Fire."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Minato. I've also asked someone to contact Jiraiya, and he will be there to support you soon."

"That's great, this way I'll be more confident!"

After Minato left, he arrived at the entrance of the village.

The ninja in charge of the team this time had been waiting here for a long time. He was Minato's good friend and a member of Akimichi Chouji's clan: Akimichi Doto.

"It's you, Tang Dong, long time no see!"

"Yes, Minato and brother Choza, we can finally fight together again!"

"Ok!"

Minato nodded.

"Then let's go. Tang Dong, tell me the specific information on the way!"

Under the leadership of Minato, nearly five hundred Konoha ninjas left Konoha Village one after another and attacked towards the Sand Village.

In the dark forest, Akimichi Doto was telling Minato and others about the information about the Sand Village.

"This invasion of the Sand Village is very strange?"

"weird!?"

This attracted the attention of Minato Namikaze and others.

"That's right. According to the information sent by our intelligence personnel in the Sand Village, the Sand Village's action this time is very strange. Our people did not see any large-scale mobilization of supplies in the Sand Village."

This made several people stunned, because in the so-called war, even for ninjas, there is no escape from the rule of preparing food and fodder before the army moves. Whether it is food, weapons, or medicines, they are all huge consumables on the battlefield.

"That means the Sand Village doesn't intend to fight us for too long!"

"This is exactly what's strange, because even though there was no large-scale mobilization of supplies, our people saw that the Sand Village dispatched at least two thousand ninjas this time!"

"!!!"

"what?"

This number surprised everyone.

You have to know that based on Konoha's understanding of the Sand Village, the total number of ninjas in the Sand Village in recent years is probably about this number.

"There was no material transfer, but so many ninjas were dispatched. What on earth is the Sand Village doing?"

Aburame Shiwei, wearing sunglasses, looked thoughtful.

"This is not the strangest thing. The strangest thing is that according to the information obtained by our intelligence personnel, there are only more than 300 Sand Ninjas in our Land of Fire..."

Now everyone was even more confused.

"Hey, the Sand Village won't go crazy and want to go to war with Kumogakure and Iwagakure, right?"

Inuzuka Eru, who was riding on a ninja dog, roared in disbelief.

Namikaze Minato thought about it and said thoughtfully.

"If that's the case, then it's a good thing for us in Konoha. But, are the Sand Village really so irrational?"