"Everyone, behind us lies Konoha!"
"We fight to protect our loved ones!"
"We fight to protect our parents, our wives, and our children!"
"For Konoha!"
"Victory is ours!!!"
Standing atop a temporary altar, Danzo, the commander, declared the start of the war in a solemn voice.
His speech ignited the spirits of every Konoha shinobi present.
As Danzo had said, Konoha was right behind them.
If they were defeated, everything they held dear would be mercilessly destroyed.
For that reason, they were ready to lay down their lives.
With battle cries of "Konoha will prevail!", the shinobi squads marched onto the battlefield, one unit at a time.
Before them lay mountain ranges covered in dense forests, resembling a massive meat grinder, waiting to devour life after life without mercy.
But this was war.
A war in its truest form.
Watching the squads depart one after another, Danzo decisively turned around and entered his battlefield—
The command center.
Inside, a massive sand table had been set up, a detailed replica of the battlefield's terrain.
Around the sand table stood numerous small flags in red, blue, and yellow.
Red represented Konoha.
Blue represented Kumogakure.
Yellow represented Iwagakure.
As Konoha's squads advanced, the red flags in Shikaku Nara's hands began to move.
The first set of red flags carried an eye symbol, indicating reconnaissance teams.
Each flag was marked with a unique number.
These reconnaissance teams served as Danzo's extended "tentacles", moving toward the battlefield's edges.
Watching these valuable scouting units rush toward the most dangerous frontlines, Shikaku glanced at Danzo and thought to himself:
Lord Danzo, don't mess this up. If these "eyes" are taken out, Konoha will be fighting blind!
Fortunately, Danzo remained calm and composed, which reassured Shikaku somewhat.
As the reconnaissance squads set out, the other units followed closely behind.
On the sand table, flags of different colors began to enter the battlefield.
Placing both hands on the edge of the table, Danzo murmured softly:
"The war has begun."
—––
Meanwhile, on the Frontlines
As part of the final test to enter Root, Might Guy, Namiashi Rado, Yamashiro Aoba, and others had been grouped into a squad and deployed for the war.
Since Yamashiro Aoba was a reconnaissance specialist, he was assigned directly to the most dangerous frontline.
"Lord Danzo wouldn't just send us to die, right?"
While moving at full speed, Genma Shiranui muttered under his breath.
After all, their squad's combat strength was only average at best.
If they ran into an elite enemy scouting unit, they'd be wiped out instantly!
Hearing this, Namiashi Rado frowned and rebuked him.
"Lord Danzo must have his reasons for this arrangement!"
Genma clicked his tongue in frustration. Just as he was about to argue, their squad leader, Yamashiro Aoba, cut in.
"Enough. Stay focused on the mission."
"We're about to enter the danger zone."
Yamashiro Aoba's warning immediately made Genma Shiranui fall silent.
Though he enjoyed making sarcastic remarks, that was only in safe zones.
Now that they had entered the danger zone, he immediately displayed the discipline expected of a Root ninja.
The three of them spread out into a triangular formation:
Namiashi Rado took the lead.
Genma Shiranui, a stealth specialist, positioned himself on the right flank.
Yamashiro Aoba, the team's reconnaissance expert and strategist, stayed at the rear.
Scouts and medics were always priority targets to protect.
From this point on, all communication would be done through hand signals and coded gestures—no unnecessary sounds.
This was a strict rule in Root's training.
Thus, they proceeded deeper into the battlefield in complete silence.
Suddenly, a blue-white slug emerged from Aoba's robe.
"Squad 21, an Iwagakure unit is approaching from the 1 o'clock direction."
"Distance: 3 kilometers. Enemy count: three—Chunin-level."
"Engagement approved. Beware of Earth Release jutsu."
The slug's report was concise and precise, delivering all critical intel in one breath.
Aoba memorized the details and signaled to his teammates—
Prepare for combat!
—
Meanwhile, the three Iwa-nin advanced along the ground.
Unlike Konoha shinobi, who preferred leaping through the trees, Iwagakure ninjas stayed on the ground.
This not only gave them better footing, but also helped them sense vibrations using Earth Release techniques to detect hidden enemies.
Just like now.
Through subtle ground tremors, the Iwa-nin sensor detected an ambush!
"Careful, we're surrounded!"
Unfortunately for them, Aoba's squad had already struck first!
They gave the enemy no chance to react.
Aoba, as squad leader, made the first move.
Ninjutsu: Scatter Chidori Crows!
A swarm of black crows erupted from the trees, encircling the three Iwa-nin.
As they prepared to use Earth Release for defense—
Namiashi Rado had already closed in!
From behind the dark flock, his black blade flashed like lightning.
Slash!
The blade, coated in deadly poison, instantly killed the enemy sensor ninja.
Meanwhile, Genma Shiranui struck swiftly.
The senbon needles he usually held between his teeth now became lethal projectiles.
With a precise flick, countless senbon rained down.
Before the second Iwa-nin could react, he had already succumbed to poison.
Only one Iwa-nin remained, immediately retreating—
But Aoba was already behind him!
A sword strike flashed—
However, the enemy had used his teammates' sacrifice to complete a hand seal just in time.
Earth Release: Hardening Jutsu!
His back was now reinforced, blocking Aoba's blade!
"Damn it, we're late again!"
The Iwa-nin's face twisted into a ferocious expression as he suddenly spun around.
"Even if I die, I'm taking you all with me!"
With a furious roar, he drove his kunai straight through Yamashiro Aoba's head.
But to his shock, Aoba's body dispersed into a flock of crows.
Only then did he realize—he had fallen into a genjutsu.
In reality, Aoba's blade had already severed his head.
—––
Easily wiping out a Chunin squad, Genma Shiranui grinned.
"Looks like Iwa-nin aren't that tough after all. If it weren't for their sensor, we could've taken them out without them even noticing."
Despite their first victory, Aoba remained completely unfazed.
"Root Regulation No. 9: On the battlefield, always remain calm. Never let victory cloud your judgment."
His cold words instantly killed Genma's moment of triumph.
Before they could even search the bodies, the slug reappeared.
"Four kilometers away, an elite squad of Iwagakure Jōnin is approaching."
"Withdraw immediately from the 7 o'clock direction."
The command center had already planned their escape route.
Aoba swiftly relayed the order, leading his team into retreat.
By the time the Iwa Jōnin arrived, all that remained were the three corpses.
"Damn it! We're too late!"
The squad leader—a bandaged Explosive Release user—cursed loudly.
Clearly, he was an Iwagakure Jōnin with the Bakuton (Explosion Release) Kekkei Genkai.
Not only him, but both of his teammates were also Jōnin.
They were a special strike team personally assigned by Tsuchikage Ōnoki.
Their mission? Break through Konoha's defenses in the shortest time possible and cause devastating damage.
But so far, they hadn't even encountered a single Konoha squad.
"What the hell is going on?!"
—––
Meanwhile, in a different location…
A squad of Root trainee ninjas—Might Guy, Yamanaka Fu, and Morino Ibiki—lay in wait within the crevices of a rocky terrain.
"Enemy incoming."
"Get ready."
"Mind-Body Switch Technique!"
Yamanaka Fu launched his clan's secret technique, taking complete control over one of the Kumo-nin.
Like a puppet under a Suna Puppeteer's control, the Kumo-nin suddenly turned on his own teammates.
Without warning, he drew his sword and slashed his comrade down on the spot.
The remaining Kumo-nin immediately retreated in alarm—
Only for Morino Ibiki to spring from the shadows.
With a flick of his wrists, two iron chains shot out, dragging the enemy straight into his torture chamber.
Inside was a collection of "interrogation tools"—designed for endless "entertainment."
Meanwhile, Might Guy—having opened the Eight Gates—finished off the mind-controlled Kumo-nin with a single devastating kick.
Three minutes later, Morino Ibiki emerged from his chamber—holding a scroll of enemy intelligence.
"How'd it go?" Might Guy asked anxiously.
Ibiki scoffed, shaking his head.
"Total weakling. Got everything we need."
With that, the team vanished into the night.
Moments later, a squad of Kumo Jōnin arrived at the scene.
Seeing the aftermath, their leader clenched his fists.
"Damn it!"
"Too late again!"
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