With all the trainees now graduated, Shinku Yuhi stood solemnly before a group of freshly promoted chunin. As chief instructor for this comprehensive training program, he addressed them with grave intensity.
His voice rang out with passion and inspiration as he delivered his final pre-battle address to every ninja present: "Brave and fearless warriors! For the sacred Will of Fire (Konoha's enduring spirit and will to protect) deep within our hearts, and to protect the homeland we cherish, we gather here at the forefront of war.
Our commander, a seasoned warrior renowned for both wisdom and courage, fully understands the brutal nature of the battlefield. His every effort has been dedicated toward helping you newcomers adapt quickly to that bloody and merciless environment, increasing your chances of survival while minimizing unnecessary casualties. Thus, this carefully designed training program was launched.
This precious training time didn't come easy—it was bought with the blood and sacrifice of brave comrades who gave their lives for you! Every minute and second carries their longing for victory and their hopes for those following behind.
Fortunately, you have not disappointed these honored predecessors. Through relentless efforts, you successfully completed the initial objectives, demonstrating strong willpower and exceptional abilities.
Today marks your graduation as the final batch of trainees. Those who graduated before you have long since rushed to the front lines, fighting valiantly amid thick smoke and fierce battles. You likely already know about their achievements through various sources, so no further explanation is needed.
But starting today, a new journey begins—you will no longer stand alone in training. We instructors shall fight side by side with you on that uncertain and dangerous frontline." At these final words, thunderous cheers erupted from the crowd.
In the hearts of these young warriors, under Shinku Yuhi's guidance, burning passion surged like mighty ocean waves. Together with Shiyu Uchiha's recent actions and teachings, his leadership had yielded results that far exceeded expectations.
At this moment, they seemed to see themselves reaching the glorious hour where their life's value would shine brightly, eager to dash out of the camp immediately and throw themselves into intense combat.
Praiseworthy indeed—although their hearts brimmed with excitement, the fruits of prolonged rigorous training were clearly evident now. Despite being overwhelmed with emotion, discipline remained firm; the entire scene stayed orderly without any chaos.
Indeed, as anticipated, among these ninja, some top-performing individuals had already completed their training ahead of schedule. Alongside reconnaissance missions, they participated in multiple real battles, showing commendable performance that deserved high praise. This success undoubtedly resulted from Shiyu Uchiha's devoted teaching and careful cultivation—an outcome worthy of his painstaking efforts.
However, for Shinku Yuhi, despite these young ninja achieving impressive victories, peace didn't settle in his heart. He knew full well that even though Shiyu Uchiha had pushed himself to the limit—doing everything possible to prepare them—these young ninja still only had marginally better chances of survival than in most other cases.
However, despite this, their casualty rate remained significant. Whenever she thought about this, Shinku Yuhi became increasingly furious at the actions of several high-level officials in Konoha Village. Those so-called leaders seemed to treat these young lives merely as chess pieces, recklessly moving them across the battlefield without any regard for their survival.
Burning with anger, Shinku Yuhi stepped into the war room. By now, numerous Jonin had already gathered here, waiting for Shiyu Uchiha to lead the pre-battle meeting. In fact, even before the outbreak of the Third Great Ninja War, based on his understanding and insight, Shiyu Uchiha had already predicted Onoki's intentions.
Back then, however, he had underestimated just how methodical Onoki could be. Only recently, through valuable intelligence provided by the ninken clan, did Shiyu Uchiha learn that Iwagakure was sending an unusually large number of forces—far more than in any previous conflict.
All signs indicated that Iwagakure was escalating the conflict. Furthermore, by carefully observing and analyzing the responses of the Iwa-nin forces, Shiyu Uchiha keenly realized their overall strength was not to be taken lightly.
Faced with such a formidable enemy, Shiyu Uchiha knew full well he couldn't afford complacency. He needed to craft a detailed plan to face the impending crisis. Therefore, he swiftly summoned all relevant personnel for an emergency pre-battle meeting.
Inside the chamber, everyone had gathered and sat around, each wearing a serious and focused expression. Standing at the head of the table, Shiyu Uchiha scanned every individual present before slowly speaking: "Everyone, the Iwa-nin have already launched their offensive, though it's exactly what we originally anticipated. Now, let's discuss our countermeasures and determine the best way to effectively resist their attack."
Immediately, the hall filled with murmurs and voices, ideas and opinions flying back and forth. Some advocated taking immediate offensive action—to strike decisively before the enemy fully prepared themselves.
Others believed they should proceed cautiously, relying on strong defensive fortifications to wear down the enemy's fighting strength. After a heated discussion, they finally agreed on a solid and well-rounded battle plan.
However, this was merely the beginning. To better prepare the many students for the harsh realities of future combat environments, Shiyu Uchiha decided they should personally experience the suffocating atmosphere of war before the actual conflict broke out.
Thus, without hesitation, he issued orders to deploy all the students directly to the frontlines.
"Teacher Shinku, everything has been arranged, right?" At this moment, Shiyu Uchiha noticed Shinku Yuhi arriving last at the meeting hall. He already suspected the other man had finished deploying all the students to the frontline, but out of the caution expected from a commander, he still voiced his question to double-check.
Shinku Yuhi walked up to Shiyu Uchiha and stopped, giving a slight nod. His voice was slightly low when he replied, "It's done." After saying those words, he fell silent, seemingly lost in deep thought.
Shiyu Uchiha understood Shinku Yuhi very well—he naturally recognized the complex emotions swirling inside the other man at this moment.
After all, these students had been carefully mentored and cultivated by them. Forcing them into such a dangerous battlefield prematurely would surely make anyone feel uneasy and reluctant.
However, Shiyu Uchiha believed that Shinku Yuhi possessed a strong enough will and ability to adjust her own mindset, so there was no need to offer further comforting words.
As Shinku Yuhi remained silent, the entire room gradually returned to calm. Everyone sat in silence, each lost in thought over the challenges ahead and how they might face them.
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