Reborn wind shadow: Attack the country of fire in the beginning

Of course, no one would think the Sand Village would do such a thing, right?

Because even Konoha, during the First Shinobi World War and the Second Shinobi World War, didn't have the courage to attack three countries simultaneously. So, what exactly is the Sand Village's goal?

For some reason, Minato felt a sense of unease, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

At this moment, Chōza Akimichi asked,

"Then who are the enemies this time? Who is leading the Sand Village?"

Dōton Akimichi said somewhat awkwardly.

"That's what's giving us a headache. The Sand Village's sudden attack was too unexpected, and our intelligence personnel haven't gathered much information. However, according to the information from our intelligence personnel in the Sand Village, the only high-ranking official in the Sand Village right now is Chiyo. Moreover, the Sand Village's actions this time are so significant, I'm afraid..."

Minato's eyes flashed as he said,

"So, are you saying that we might encounter the Fourth Kazekage, who just took over the position of Kazekage in the Sand Village?"

"Yes!"

Dōton Akimichi nodded with a serious expression, then smiled and said,

"However, I believe you, Minato, are definitely more powerful than him!"

The atmosphere immediately relaxed, and Chōza Akimichi also raised his thumb and said,

"That's right, Minato, you are now the idol of all the ninjas in our Konoha Village!"

This made Minato show a slightly embarrassed smile on his face, and he quickly waved his hand and said,

"I am still far behind Lord Jiraiya and Lord Orochimaru!"

Speaking of this, his expression also became serious as he said,

"However, since there is such a possibility, we must be careful!"

"Yeah!"

Everyone nodded seriously.

After all, this is war, and carelessness can lead to death!

Just like that, taking advantage of the night, the Konoha ninjas quickly headed towards the Sand Village.

The intelligence personnel in front also sent news, revealing the location where the Sand Village ninjas were camping.

"Hold back at the Yoshino River?"

After learning the information, Minato thought for a while and made a decision.

"Don't rush to attack. When we are twenty miles away from the Yoshino River, we will all rest first. Otherwise, the Sand Village ninjas will be waiting for us in full strength, and we won't have a chance of winning! When it dawns, we will move out and launch an attack!"

"Yeah!"

Everyone agreed.

After all, due to the shortage of Konoha's combat power, half of those sent under Minato's command this time are Genin. After traveling all night, sending them directly to the battlefield is no different from sending them to their deaths.

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At night, the moon hung high in the sky.

The Sand Village also received news of the Konoha ninjas approaching.

"Interesting!"

Looking at the collected information, Rasa smiled and said to Yekura and Mikawa.

"As expected of ninjas who can fight the Cloud Village to this point, they are indeed very experienced!"

Mikawa also looked at the information and was shocked to see that after arriving, the Konoha ninjas didn't directly attack but chose to camp and rest twenty miles away.

"Should we launch a night attack? Now we are waiting for them in full strength!"

Rasa shook his head.

"Don't forget our purpose. The purpose of this war is not to kill many Konoha ninjas, but to buy time for Maki and Elder Ebizō. Since the Konoha ninjas want to rest, why shouldn't we? You are resting, but aren't we also resting!"

Yekura said somewhat dissatisfied,

"In that case, wouldn't it be better to directly defeat the Konoha ninjas through a night attack? With our current combat power, we can even annihilate this group of Konoha ninjas!"

"And then?"

Rasa asked softly.

Yekura was stunned and continued to say dissatisfied,

"What do you mean, 'and then?'"

"Don't forget that this is the Land of Fire. When it comes to the speed of reinforcements, Konoha is definitely faster than us. And what about us? For the ninjas in the village to come and support us, they have to cross the desert and pass through the River Country."

Yekura suddenly understood Rasa's meaning and was choked up, not knowing what to say.

"Moreover, how many ninjas do you think are left in the village who can support us?"

Yekura also realized this, and her expression became somewhat awkward.

Rasa then continued to say,

"I never intended to directly go to war with Konoha this time, because it would not be worth it. If we do as you say, even if we can win, it will only anger Konoha. At that time, the only ones who will benefit will be the Cloud, Stone, and Mist Villages. Even then, not to mention Konoha's counterattack, the Cloud, Stone, and Mist Villages might also take the opportunity to attack us."

Speaking of this, Rasa's tone softened slightly as he said,

"I understand your thoughts. We and Konoha may eventually have a battle, but it is definitely not now. What is most important to us now is military spending and supplies, because this concerns the future of our Sand Village. When we are confident in facing all the counterattacks, that is when the final battle will come!"

Hearing this, Yekura also realized that she was being somewhat reckless, but her arrogance made her embarrassed to admit her mistake. Mikawa said calmly,

"The Kazekage is right. Now is indeed not the time for a decisive battle."

"Well, you can go down later and convey my meaning to everyone. Remember, the first principle of our battle with Konoha for these seven days is to survive. They are all the future of the village, and it would be too unworthy to sacrifice them here."

"Yeah."

Mikawa nodded, looking at Rasa with a softened gaze as he said,

"I will inform everyone!"

As for Yekura, she just gritted her teeth and frowned.

Rasa didn't care about Yekura's reaction and said lightly,

"Alright, since that's the case, then you should all go down and rest well!"

Mikawa got up and left, leaving only Yekura behind.

This made Rasa ask somewhat strangely,

"What's wrong? Yekura, is there anything else?"

Yekura glanced at Rasa with her delicate little face, bit her lip, and said with some reluctance,

"They are right. Perhaps you are more suitable for the position of Kazekage than me!"

After saying that, without waiting for Rasa's reaction, she snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Leaving only Rasa with a strange expression.

"What is this, tsundere! ! !"

However, he didn't care anymore. Next, he should seize the time to rest well.

Just like that, Rasa peacefully closed his eyes and rested in his tent.

Under the night, on the other end of the plain, in the forest twenty miles away.

On top of the tall trees, Minato Namikaze looked at the dark and quiet forest in the distance.

The Sand Village's calm reaction to the arrival of the Konoha ninjas made Minato's heart even more uneasy.

For some reason, he seemed to feel it.

In the forest in the distance, the lurking force was not ordinary Sand Village ninjas, but a terrifying beast, watching Konoha in the darkness.

"When will the war between people stop!"

Minato Namikaze sighed in his heart, then shook his head, throwing away the distractions in his mind, and returned to the tent to rest. The tempering of war had already turned Minato Namikaze into a ruthless war machine.

Just like that, the night passed quickly.

When the first ray of sunlight illuminated the entire earth, on the huge plain, the Sand Village ninjas and the Konoha ninjas had already lined up and were looking at each other...