Chapter 222 : Brother Zhishui, you have no idea how many beatings I've taken.
After half a month of fighting, Mabui had become increasingly accustomed to her role as a commander.
Under her strategic command, the Kumogakure detachment she led achieved victory after victory.
Therefore, even though Mabui's own strength was not considered strong, the Kumogakure Ninjas still had no objections to her arrangements.
The terrain on Yamabuki Ridge was complex, overgrown with weeds and trees, but it was not very high.
Under the Byakugan observation of dozens of Hyuga Clan members, the positions of the Konoha Ninja on the ridge were quickly determined.
Yugito transformed directly into the Two-Tails, condensed a Tailed Beast Ball in her mouth, and fired it towards the place where the Konoha Ninja were hiding.
Boom! Boom! Boom! ...
Following a series of huge roars, rocks rolled and the ground shook across the entire Yamabuki Ridge.
A dozen consecutive Tailed Beast Balls completely shattered the fighting spirit of the Konoha Ninja who had originally intended to put up a desperate resistance.
Immediately afterward, under the guidance of the Hyuga Clan members, the Kumogakure Ninjas simply and efficiently slaughtered all the Konoha Ninja on Yamabuki Ridge.
"Shikaku, Yamabuki Ridge has fallen!"
Hearing the news from the front line, Shikaku Nara waved his hand wearily.
This war was far more difficult than he had imagined.
In just half a month, Kumogakure had already broken through the three defensive lines he had set up, seizing all the territory for hundreds of miles to the north.
In front of the Kumogakure Ninjas, the Konoha Ninja Army was like a bunch of raw recruits; often they would collapse at the first touch, completely unable to form any effective resistance.
Under these circumstances, even he had no solution.
Yamanaka Inoichi asked in confusion: "Shikaku, this time is different from the past. All those fighting on the front lines are Ninjas from our various Ninja Clans. Even if the Kumogakure Ninjas are strong, it shouldn't be such a one-sided situation."
Upon hearing this, Shikaku Nara sighed: "According to intelligence from the front lines, it seems that the Kumogakure Ninjas are all equipped with a piece of gear called a Wireless Earpiece."
"Through the Wireless Earpiece, the command post can achieve instantaneous and permanent communication with combat squads on the front lines."
"Coupled with the terrifying insight of the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan... often by the time the enemy appears, they have already formulated a plan to encircle and annihilate us."
Hearing this, Yamanaka Inoichi couldn't help but gasp: "There is actually such a thing?"
Their Yamanaka Clan had always been famous for their Family's Secret Technique. During the first two Ninja World Wars, they had relied on their Mind Transmission Technique to establish the clan's status in the Village in one fell swoop.
After all, the ability to span long distances and communicate with front-line Ninjas in real-time was simply too important on the battlefield.
After all, commanding one squad was easy, but commanding ten, a hundred, or a thousand squads was a very difficult task.
"No wonder the Kumogakure Ninjas' coordination is so good; so that's why."
The Wireless Earpiece invented by Kumogakure was actually more powerful than their Yamanaka Clan's Secret Technique...
For a moment, Yamanaka Inoichi felt inexplicably panicked.
"That's not all." Shikaku Nara continued, "The most critical thing is the combat power displayed by the Uchiha Clan Ninjas in this war!"
"Inoichi, back when the Uchiha Clan was in Konoha, could a Ninja with a Three-Tomoe Sharingan easily kill three Jonin surrounding them?"
Yamanaka Inoichi shook his head: "Although I didn't have much contact with them at the time, probably not."
"It's not a simple matter to kill three Jonin at the same time."
Shikaku Nara said in a deep voice: "I used to think the same as you, but now I realize I was completely wrong!"
"According to the intelligence collected over the past half month, the Uchiha Clan Ninjas are excessively strong; each one possesses the ability to take on at least three opponents at once."
"Not just some Genius Ninja, but every single Uchiha!"
The usually composed Shikaku Nara also became somewhat agitated.
Genin and Chunin go without saying; many powerful Ninjas with Bloodline Limits or Genius Ninjas can often take on multiple opponents.
But Jonin are different.
Every Jonin possesses powerful strength, a firm mind, rich combat experience, and trump cards for self-preservation...
To be able to kill all three of them while being surrounded by three Jonin and still retreat unscathed...
If every Uchiha Ninja with a Three-Tomoe Sharingan possessed such combat power, then he really didn't know how to win this war.
After a long silence, Shikaku Nara continued: "After Yamabuki Ridge was occupied, there is no danger to defend in the northwest direction."
"Not far ahead is Kikijimura. Please trouble yourself to contact them secretly and have the clansmen stationed there surrender."
Kikijimura used to be the territory of the Land of Fire nobility—the Hanazuki Family. It was rich in various precious medicinal herbs and was previously a partner of the Nara Clan.
Since the rule of the Daimyo was overthrown, the Nara Clan had occupied it.
In order to maintain operations, many Nara Clan members were still stationed near Kikijimura.
It was too late to retreat now; the only choice was to surrender.
Yamanaka Inoichi nodded: "I will notify them right now."
"Surrender?"
After hearing the message from Mabui, a cold sneer appeared on Uchiha Shisui's face.
Back when the Hokage faction led by Sarutobi Hiruzen was strong, they excluded the Uchiha Clan for their own interests, and now that the Uchiha Clan was about to retake Konoha, they wanted to choose to surrender.
How could there be such a good thing in the world!
Uchiha Shisui said coldly: "When Clan Head Yuzuru went to Konoha, he only brought back the Hyuga Clan, which means the other Konoha Ninja are not qualified to become our companions."
"Charge with me, kill all the Konoha Ninja in and around Kikijimura!"
Uchiha Itachi suddenly blocked Uchiha Shisui's path and said in a deep voice: "Shisui, I think we should accept their surrender request."
Uchiha Shisui was stunned for a moment, recalling the Uchiha Itachi from that Genjutsu World.
His expression became somewhat unpleasant, but thinking that there was no Clan Head Yuzuru in the Genjutsu World, and that in the real world, Uchiha Itachi had been raised under the guidance of Clan Head Yuzuru, he suppressed his anger and said: "Itachi, you were pampered growing up; you haven't seen the sinister nature of people outside."
"Mercy to the enemy is cruelty to oneself. When our Uchiha Clan was in Konoha, not a single one of them was willing to stand on our side."
"Before the war started, Clan Head Yuzuru did not mention any Konoha Ninja to be treated specially, which means all Konoha Ninja encountered can be killed."
"As the son of Clan Head Yuzuru, you should know that Clan Head Yuzuru hates do-gooders the most."
Hearing this, a gentle smile appeared on Uchiha Itachi's face: "Shisui, you misunderstood."
"Father said that we are rulers, not plunderers. After occupying the Land of Fire, we must develop the Land of Fire just like we developed the Land of Lightning."
"I checked the information; Kikijimura produces precious medicinal herbs and has all kinds of related facilities. It would be a pity if it were destroyed because of the war."
"So my meaning is to use the excuse of surrender to lure them all out, and then wipe them all out in one fell swoop."
"In this way, we can save a lot of manpower and material resources for the future."
Looking at Uchiha Itachi's harmless appearance, Uchiha Shisui was stunned for a moment and said hesitantly: "Itachi, isn't this not very good? If word gets out, will the reputation of our Uchiha Clan be affected?"
Uchiha Itachi waved his hand: "Shisui, as long as all the enemies are killed, how will any news get out?"
"War is inherently about using any means necessary. Even if Konoha accuses us, we can just say they are spreading rumors."
"Father said that as long as one possesses absolute power, one can possess everything."
"So-called honor is naturally no exception."
Uchiha Shisui took a deep breath and still couldn't help but say: "As expected of Clan Head Yuzuru's son."
"Itachi, you have impressed me."
In Uchiha Shisui's perception, Uchiha Itachi had always been a kind person who respected the old and loved the young.
Especially when treating his younger brother.
It was truly unexpected that when facing enemies, he was even more ruthless than he, a radical.
Seeing Uchiha Shisui's surprised look, Uchiha Itachi secretly smiled bitterly in his heart.
Shisui, you probably don't know how many beatings I've taken from Father since I was a child...
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