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Chapter 526 War Deployment
After the five great ninja villages made proper arrangements regarding the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts, the next pressing task was to establish the Allied Shinobi Forces and promote cooperation among its members. It's important to understand that these five ninja villages have been engaged in fierce rivalry for many years, during which they have fought three massive and exceptionally brutal wars. Such deep-seated and complex grudges cannot be easily forgotten.
Not long ago, they had fought to the death, sworn enemies. Now, to suddenly set aside past grievances and join forces to resist a powerful foe—the difficulty of this is unimaginable. Even if forced into a temporary alliance by circumstances, achieving true unity and concerted effort will be far from easy. Each person may still harbor resentment and lingering grudges from their past hostility; these latent conflicts and disagreements could surface at any crucial moment, becoming a hidden threat to the entire coalition's combat effectiveness. However, facing a suffocatingly powerful enemy, they have no choice but to try to overcome numerous difficulties, work hard to improve their relationships, and forge an unbreakable force to safeguard peace.
A team that cannot unite and work together will inevitably face unimaginable difficulties if it attempts to confront an exceptionally powerful enemy. Even without careful consideration, the challenges will be far beyond what is expected. However, even the most respected leaders of the various ninja villages are helpless in this situation. The dire situation they must confront is to do everything in their power, even resorting to unscrupulous means, to persuade ninjas who harbor deep-seated hatred and animosity to set aside their differences and unite closely. After all, to effectively resist the brutal war that could erupt at any moment, not only must the ninjas of each village temporarily set aside their past grievances, but more importantly, they must meticulously plan and formulate detailed battle grouping schemes and a well-thought-out strategic deployment. Only in this way can the overall combat power of this allied force, hastily cobbled together from different villages, be fully unleashed and allowed to be displayed to its fullest potential.
In today's turbulent ninja world, numerous conflicts and contradictions exist between various ninja groups. Fortunately, the Kage of the major ninja villages, with their high prestige and powerful authority, forcefully suppress these problems, thus allowing the Allied Shinobi Forces to maintain its precarious basic stability.
At this moment, the most urgent and crucial task facing everyone is to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth intelligence gathering operation against the Akatsuki organization. This has become the focus of attention for all the major ninja villages. The fact that the Akatsuki dared to openly declare war on the major ninja villages undoubtedly indicates that they possess formidable strength, capable of rivaling or even surpassing them. However, the troublesome aspect is that the major ninja villages know very little about the Akatsuki, almost nothing at all. They have no idea what the Akatsuki's members are, what mysterious ninjutsu they possess, or what massive conspiracies and plans lie behind them. Even the source of the Akatsuki's audacious declaration of war remains a mystery to the major ninja villages. This extreme information asymmetry makes the entire situation increasingly complex and shrouded in deep anxiety for the major ninja villages.
In the spacious command center, the Kage and strategists from various ninja villages were busy with the deployment of the war. Nara Shikaku, the chief strategist for this war, spoke first:
"The most urgent and crucial task at hand is to quickly dispatch elite ninja squads from our organization to infiltrate enemy lines and gather detailed intelligence on the enemy. These ninjas have all undergone long and rigorous training and possess exceptional stealth, reconnaissance, and concealment skills. They will move like ghosts between enemy lines, seizing every opportunity to obtain vital intelligence."
It is important to understand that, whether in large-scale battles or small-scale conflicts, intelligence is always one of the most crucial factors in determining the outcome. Without sufficient and accurate intelligence support, we are like blind men feeling an elephant, blindly responding to various emergencies on the battlefield, leading to a complete loss of control of the entire war situation and ultimately the complete loss of the initiative.
Therefore, this intelligence-gathering operation carried out by elite ninjas is particularly crucial. They not only need to ascertain the enemy's troop distribution, weaponry, and tactical strategies—basic military elements—but also need to discern any internal contradictions or weaknesses within the enemy ranks that we can exploit. Only with such comprehensive and in-depth intelligence can we maneuver with ease in our subsequent strategic deployments, formulate precise and effective operational plans, and achieve the greatest victory with the least cost.
As he spoke, Nara Shikaku's usually calm voice suddenly became impassioned, as if every word contained boundless power and determination. His piercing gaze swept over the assembled Kage, and he began to elaborate on the current situation and the specific arrangements to follow.
It's important to know that Nara Shikaku is a renowned strategist in Konoha! In almost every war Konoha has experienced, the Nara clan has served as a key advisor. Moreover, the Nara clan has been known throughout history for its extraordinary wisdom; they excel at planning carefully before acting and are always able to find the most crucial breakthrough point in complex battle situations.
At this moment, Nara Shikaku, drawing upon his years of accumulated experience and keen insight, was conducting an in-depth analysis of the current situation and proposing a series of ingenious countermeasures. He explained the intent and potential impact of each step of the plan with clear logic and rigorous reasoning, leaving everyone present deeply impressed.
At this moment, the Kage from various ninja villages present had long heard of the renowned strategist of Konoha. Upon hearing his suggestions, everyone showed extreme respect. In particular, their suggestion that the first step should be to dispatch elite ninjas to thoroughly investigate the Akatsuki organization, rather than rushing to integrate the ninjas from various villages into a stable force, was met with unanimous agreement.
As the leaders of their village, they were acutely aware of the crucial role intelligence played in the impending brutal war. While maintaining troop stability was equally vital, how could they effectively deploy their forces and determine the direction of battle if they didn't even have a clear understanding of the enemy's situation? Therefore, obtaining accurate and detailed intelligence was of paramount importance at this critical moment.
Furthermore, the strategist pointed out that the high prestige of the various Kage could be used to temporarily suppress the internal animosity among the ninja groups. This would allow them to focus their efforts on understanding the Akatsuki organization and gathering concrete intelligence. Admittedly, this idea is indeed the wisest and ultimate choice at present. After all, only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle!
Raikage Aina's sharp, lightning-like gaze was fixed on the upright, serious-looking Hokage Tsunade, his eyes revealing undisguised envy. He gritted his teeth slightly, speaking with a hint of jealousy, "Now I finally understand why Konoha always wins every Shinobi World War! It's not just because your village has those fearsomely powerful ninjas, but more importantly, because you have strategists like yourself who possess precise analytical skills and outstanding command abilities!"
Faced with Raikage A's words, Tsunade remained remarkably calm and composed. She casually replied, "Isn't this just an ordinary thing?" However, despite her nonchalant words, the barely concealed pride on her face revealed her deep joy at Konoha's outstanding performance.
Onoki, the highly respected and powerful Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, now wore a cunning and resentful expression on his weathered face. Clearly, he didn't want Konoha to dominate this operation. He straightened up, his sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd, and then spoke directly in his slightly hoarse yet authoritative voice: "Gentlemen, have you noticed a strange phenomenon? Our ninja teams have already begun to assemble, but why are there no Hyuga clan ninjas in sight? You must know that their clan's Byakugan, passed down for generations, is one of the most outstanding strategic weapons in war! Could it be..." At this point, Onoki deliberately dragged out his words, narrowing his eyes slightly, and continued with a half-smile: "Could it be that your Konoha Village no longer has any Hyuga clan ninjas left here? If that's the case, it's truly a pity! After all, the Hyuga clan is a renowned and powerful clan in our ninja world, and its influence and strength are not to be underestimated."
Onoki's words, seemingly a simple question, were tinged with a heavy tone and a subtle hint of mockery. He skillfully used his words to make everyone present clearly aware that he was implying Konoha's lack of tolerance, which had driven such an important and powerful clan as the Hyuga away. As his words fell, a hush fell over the room. People exchanged glances, each lost in their own thoughts. Some were shocked by Onoki's words, while others secretly wondered how Konoha would react.