dmims Chapter 76 The Cangnan Supply Station has been destroyed yet again.
Chapter 76 The Cangnan Supply Station has been destroyed yet again.
Chapter 76 The Cangnan Supply Station has been destroyed yet again (Please subscribe to the first issue)
In the eastern part of the Land of Fire, on the front line where Kirigakure and Konoha clashed.
The battle was far more brutal than Makoto Goji had anticipated.
A continuous stretch of tents, makeshift fortifications, and battlefield traces that have not yet been completely cleaned up —
The air was thick with the smells of gunpowder, blood, and a faint acrid odor. The groans of the wounded, the urgent calls of the medical ninjas, and their shouts mingled together, creating the most authentic sounds of war.
Inside the Fog Shadow Command Center, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost palpable.
Since Jiraiya personally went to the front line and joined forces with Fugaku Uchiha, Konoha changed its previous defensive posture and launched a series of offensives, pressing forward step by step.
With Danzo's backup Mist Blade Squad and the return of reconnaissance ninjas like the Byakugan Insect Swarm to the front lines, Konoha's ninjas were always able to pinpoint the weaknesses in the Mist Village's defenses with unparalleled accuracy.
In addition, Jiraiya and Fugaku exerted direct pressure on them!
Although Kirigakure put up a tenacious resistance with their Water Release: Dense Fog and fierce fighting style, they still suffered repeated defeats in the face of Konoha's sudden and fierce counterattack, losing several hard-won bridgeheads and strategic locations.
Yagura stood in front of the sand table, his pale purple eyes bloodshot. The high-intensity command and occasional personal combat over the past few days had left him feeling exhausted, but more than that, he felt anxious.
"Have the casualties been tallied yet?"
Yagura's voice was a little hoarse.
A ninja in charge of statistics immediately stepped forward, his voice low: "Our side suffered 73 dead and 120 seriously wounded, not counting the minor wounded. Konoha estimates about 50 dead and around 80 seriously wounded, but their medical and logistical support is better than ours, so their actual recoverable combat strength will be greater than ours."
"Jiraiya's summoning beasts appeared several times yesterday, and there was more than one of them."
"During the first frontal assault on our main position, he summoned two large toads. He also summoned them once when covering the troops' withdrawal at dusk. Although the losses were not significant, everyone was under a lot of psychological pressure."
"In addition, this morning, the Sharingan elite squad led by Fugaku Uchiha launched another surprise attack on our left flank outpost. Although they were repelled, the outpost's fortifications were severely damaged, and the defending troops suffered more than half their casualties. They were too fast and their tactics were too tricky, making it difficult for our regular troops to intercept them effectively."
"And the Root forces under Danzo the Ninja's command are becoming increasingly active. Our intelligence outposts have suffered heavy losses, and one of our outer patrol teams has been wiped out."
"If this continues, not only will the pressure on the main battlefield increase, but our reconnaissance and operational space will also be greatly suppressed —"
The bad news came one after another.
The faces of the Kirigakure Jonin inside the command center were all very grim.
Although the Hidden Mist Village still has an overall numerical advantage, the Hidden Leaf Village has clearly regained the upper hand in terms of high-end combat power and tactical flexibility.
Jiraiya's full-scale participation in the war, Fugaku Uchiha's precise strikes, and the elusive Root's harassment from the rear have put immense pressure on the Kirigakure front lines from multiple fronts.
Most importantly, morale!
On the Kirigakure side, the morale that had just been boosted by the Kirigakure Squad's amazing performance was beginning to waver again under the fierce counterattack of Konoha and the wear and tear of the past few days.
"Jiraiya's wide-range Fire Release and Earth Release combined is too annoying, plus the toad oil, our Water Release is simply unable to suppress it."
A Jonin from the Hozuki clan gritted his teeth: "Add to that the Uchiha and Byakugan users, who rely on their eye techniques and bloodline limits, and they always manage to find our weaknesses in the chaos of battle."
Byakugan searches for the enemy, Sharingan attacks.
With two of the three great dojutsu in the ninja world, Konoha is simply too overpowered on the battlefield!
"A head-on confrontation would have resulted in too many losses for us."
Another Jonin said worriedly, "The Mizukage ordered the Mist Blade Squad to hold off the rear, but they—"
He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was clear.
The captain of the Mist Blade Squad has disappeared. Although the remaining five members have been incorporated into the combat formation, they have performed well in the previous small-scale conflicts. For example, Hozuki Mangetsu and his two companions killed many Konoha Chunin with their amazing talent and ruthlessness.
But the main battlefield is the main battlefield, and the achievements of a few Chunin are nothing.
Without that unpredictable, deadly destructive power, the Mist Blade Squad would have little deterrent effect, let alone have a decisive impact on the overall battle situation.
Yagura clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white.
He knew what everyone was implying, and he himself was just as anxious.
Where did that brat Cheng go? He promised to create opportunities in his own way, but it's been so many days and there's still no word from him!
"Report!"
Suddenly, a messenger ninja, covered in blood, rushed into the command post: "Lord Yagura! Konoha has launched another attack! At the East Wood position, Jiraiya is personally leading the charge, and Fugaku's Uchiha forces are also providing support from the flanks. The offensive is extremely fierce, and the front lines are about to collapse!"
"What?!"
Everyone was shocked.
The Dongmu position is the key point of the current defense line. Once it is lost, they will have to retreat for tens of miles!
"Come with me!"
Without hesitation, Yagura grabbed the hook stick standing beside him and, along with several elite Jonin, rushed to the Eastwood position at top speed.
But when they arrived, the battlefield was already a scene of purgatory.
The Eastwood position was originally a small hill covered with dense trees, but now it has been almost completely leveled.
Trees were charred and broken, the ground was pitted and uneven, and there were traces of ninjutsu bombardment and the corpses of ninjas from both sides everywhere.
The Hidden Mist garrison, relying on the remaining fortifications and terrain, fought desperately, but the Leaf Village's offensive came wave after wave.
In the heart of the battlefield, a fierce battle is unfolding.
A gigantic toad, with a pipe in its mouth, was wielding a short sword and fighting against the summoned beasts summoned by several Jonin from Kirigakure. Every slash caused the earth to shake.
Above Bunta's head, Jiraiya's long white hair danced wildly as he continuously formed hand seals, effortlessly using Fire Release and Earth Release ninjutsu to force back or kill any Kirigakure ninjas who tried to approach.
On the other side, Fugaku Uchiha activated his three-tomoe Sharingan, leading the Uchiha elites in a fierce attack, weaving and cutting through the Kirigakure lines. The Sharingan's genjutsu and precise fire release techniques inflicted heavy casualties on Kirigakure.
"Jiraiya, I am your opponent!"
Yagura's eyes blazed with fury, and he roared.
He darted out, his coral staff whistling through the air as he aimed directly at Jiraiya, who was standing atop Gamabunta's head.
"Oh?"
Jiraiya raised an eyebrow, naturally recognizing Yagura: "Perfect timing! Let me see just how capable this leader of the younger generation in Kirigakure really is!"
He leaped down from above Wentai's head, forming a mudra with his hands.
"Fire Release: Flame Bullet!"
Several blazing fireballs hurtled towards Yagura.
Yagura leaped and dodged several fireballs in succession. At the same time, he swung his coral staff like the wind, and a light blue chakra light emanated from the staff. He actually managed to shatter the last fireball!
At the same time, his hands had already formed hand seals as he lunged forward, and several long whips of water condensed from his palms, coiling towards Jiraiya like venomous snakes.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Whip!"
"Earth Release·Yellow Spring Marsh!"
Jiraiya laughed heartily, nimbly dodging the attacks while simultaneously clapping his hands together.
The ground beneath Yagura's feet softened instantly, turning into a dangerous swamp.
Fortunately, he reacted extremely quickly, his chakra bursting forth as he leaped into the air. At the same time, he used his coral staff to push off the ground and lunged at Jiraiya again, and the two instantly engaged in a fierce battle.
Yagura's staff techniques were fierce and swift, incorporating the flexibility and versatility of Water Release. Each strike carried immense power and was delivered from tricky angles. Jiraiya, on the other hand, was experienced and possessed superb ninjutsu skills. He combined these with various unexpected ninjutsu techniques, and for a time, he and Yagura were locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bite!"
Yagura moved with the agility of a fish swimming in water. As he formed hand seals, several enormous water dragons emerged from the ground, roaring and biting at Jiraiya from different directions. Each water dragon contained the impact and strangling power to tear rocks apart.
"Well done! Fire Release: Great Flame Bullet!"
Jiraiya laughed heartily, advancing instead of retreating.
His cheeks puffed out as he spewed out an incredibly hot fireball. The fireball swelled in the wind, instantly growing to the size of a house, and clashed fiercely with the water dragon!
"Boom!!!"
The clash of water and fire produced a deafening roar and billowing white mist, as if a scalding rain was falling in the center of the battlefield.
The ordinary ninjas around them all gave way, not daring to approach this terrifying area of chakra collision.
"As expected of one of the Legendary Sannin, his strength is indeed formidable!"
Yagura's eyes were solemn. Chakra erupted from his feet, and his figure disappeared instantly. When he reappeared, he was behind Jiraiya, and the coral hook in his hand slammed down with a sharp whistling sound.
"Not bad, kid!"
Jiraiya reacted extremely quickly, seemingly clumsy but actually agile, sidestepping and throwing a backhand punch at Yagura's face.
Yagura swung his staff to block, the hook collided with his fist, producing a dull thud. At the same moment, Yagura formed a hand seal, and thick coral instantly grew on Jiraiya's arm.
"I'm not younger than you, you white-haired bastard!"
The two used the momentum to separate, landing slightly out of breath, their eyes even sharper.
Their battle became the focus of the entire battlefield and greatly influenced the morale of both sides.
Judging from the current battle, although Yagura can fight Jiraiya to a standstill and even suppress Jiraiya to a certain extent, the overall battle situation is still unfavorable for Kirigakure.
Jiraiya brought not only his own formidable fighting power, but also a comprehensive boost to the morale and tactics of the entire Konoha army.
Gamabunta's massive size and immense strength made him a mobile fortress on the front lines, tying down a large number of Kirigakure's high-end combat forces and summoned beasts.
In addition, there was Fugaku Uchiha and the Uchiha elites he led!
While the Hidden Mist ninjas are fierce and brave, they excel at kiting, ambushes, and small-scale raids. Now, facing the Leaf Village's powerful and relentless offensive tactics, they are finding it increasingly difficult to cope.
"Something's wrong, the right wing is about to fall!"
The Blue-White Eyes, which were leading the Mist Blade Squad in a bloody battle, were now fully activated, with veins bulging on his forehead, and his vision covered most of the battlefield.
He could clearly see that the right flank defense had been breached by the Uchiha squad's offensive, and that a large number of insects were swarming towards it.
The elite members of the Aburame clan advanced step by step in coordination with the offensive. The parasitic insects were like hunters lurking in the shadows, releasing toxins or devouring chakra once they touched their target.
The entire right-wing defense line is like a dam with an ant hole; collapse is imminent!
"Full Moon, Snow, come with me!"
Qing acted decisively, repelling his opponent and, with a shout, charged towards the gap in the right flank of the defense.
Hozuki Mangetsu and his three companions were already in a bloodthirsty frenzy, and even Mizuki Yuki, a medical ninja, had stepped onto the front lines. Upon hearing this, she followed without hesitation.
Five men charged straight into the right flank of the battlefield!
"Ice Release: Ice Pillar Swallow!"
Minazuki Yuki took the initiative, covering the area with frost.
The insects of the Aburame clan are quite troublesome for ordinary ninjas. Without knowing what kind of insects the opponent is using, even an outstanding Jonin can be hit and lose his fighting ability or even his life if he is not careful.
Fortunately, the Hidden Mist Village also has a countermeasure.
Ice Release!
The Snow Clan's Ice Release Bloodline Limit also has the ability to counter these insects.
Icicles formed, frost covered the area, and the extreme cold instantly froze most of the parasitic insects' movements, buying precious time for the defense line.
"Well done, Xue!"
Ao's voice was calm and steady. In his Byakugan vision, he could see the enemy's chakra flow and the weaknesses in their formation.
"Mangetsu, Kisame, you two provide support at the three o'clock position. There are three Jonin there, one of whom is an Uchiha with three tomoe. Yuri, Yuki, we'll take care of these trash insects!"
"learn!"
"Leave it to me!"
Hozuki Mangetsu's eyes were sharp, and he drew his short sword, Shirogatari. His figure transformed into a blur of flowing water, rushing straight towards the direction Ao had pointed.
Kisame Hoshigaki followed closely behind.
Ringo Ameyuri's hands flashed with lightning, transforming into a bolt of lightning that weaved between the insect swarm and the Konoha Chunin, extremely dazzling under the illumination of her Ice Release!
The addition of the five men helped to stabilize the collapse of this small area to some extent.
However, the overall battle situation at the Dongmu position remains far from optimistic.
The battle continued until late at night, until Jiraiya and Yagura fought to exhaustion and even ran out of chakra, and both sides paid a heavy price before temporarily stopping.
Konoha failed to break through Higashiki's position in one fell swoop. Kirigakure fought back desperately and managed to hold the position, but suffered countless casualties and heavy losses.
The two were like two wounded but still ferocious beasts. After tearing each other apart until they were exhausted, they each took a few steps back, licked their wounds, and waited for the next, more deadly attack.
The brutality of the battlefield was beyond imagination.
The Dongmu position was almost completely destroyed. On the scorched earth, severed limbs and broken bodies were everywhere. Blood had soaked the soil, turning it dark red, and even rainwater could not quickly wash it away.
The air was thick with a nauseating smell of blood and burnt flesh, mixed with the lingering chakra scent of ninjutsu, making people uneasy.
The bodies of the fallen on both sides were painstakingly collected by their respective comrades, but a large number of broken and unidentifiable remains remained in the center of the battlefield, becoming the most silent witness to this brutal battle.
And this scene has been repeated several times in the past few days!
Once the gears of war begin to turn wildly, the lives they devour are far beyond the control of individual will.
The Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Leaf Village are like two war machines colliding at full speed, and there's no stopping them.
The outcome of this war on the eastern front may profoundly influence the course of the Third Shinobi World War, and even the future landscape of the shinobi world.
The fierce battle has temporarily ceased, but the bloodshed and killing intent that permeate the battlefield are growing ever stronger.
But this is the most realistic battlefield.
A battlefield filled with human lives!
The fighting has temporarily ceased.
Inside the Konoha command headquarters.
Jiraiya was shirtless, revealing his strong muscles and several fresh wounds.
The medical ninja is treating the bruises on his ribs and the wound on his shoulder.
"Hiss—Yagura, that guy really goes all out."
Jiraiya winced in pain: "The Water Mirror Technique is really troublesome, and so is that Water Release ninjutsu. The future Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure must be him."
"And that guy, what's with the 'Goji Berry Makoto' clan? They're really something else."
Uchiha Fugaku sat to the side, silently wiping away the bloodstains from Erman's seal, his face cold and stern.
Today, he personally killed one member of the Hidden Mist Village and two others, but his own Uchiha squad also suffered two casualties and five serious injuries, all of whom were valuable elites of the clan.
"The resistance from Kirigakure is stronger than expected," Fugaku said. "Although we managed to push back our position to some extent today, we also suffered significant casualties. Especially in the final stages, Kirigakure's desperate counterattack—"
He recalled how several Hidden Mist Ninja, even when critically injured and on the verge of death, still frantically rushed to embrace the Konoha Ninja and detonate the explosive tags, and his brows furrowed even more.
"Usagi is Ryougi, Fugaku."
Jiraiya sighed: "Neither side is easy to deal with. The reason Kirigakure has been able to stand firm in the world is because of Ugu's bravery and ruthlessness. We have the advantage of our skills and bloodline limit, but to truly defeat them, we will need time and more sacrifices."
"Any news from Danzo's side?"
Jiraiya looked at Ryoma, the harlot who had just walked in.
Hao Nu Longma shook her head slightly, and at the same time took out a scroll from her bosom: "The search for Gouju Cheng is still ongoing. The target is extremely cunning and has a very strong ability to resist detection. We have not yet found any trace of him."
"In addition, Wu is the Mist Shadow sentries we dealt with today, and the intelligence we extracted from their minds."
"That guy must have noticed we're searching him too."
Jiraiya opened the scroll and carefully examined it: "The Mist Blade Squad has already appeared at the front of the enemy's stronghold, but Wugou Tachibana Makoto is missing. He's very likely hiding in the shadows, preparing to give us a big surprise. You must be careful!"
"yes!"
The dragon horse and the woman with the gluttonous appearance departed.
The command post was temporarily quiet, with only the sounds of medical personnel tending to wounds and the faint groans of wounded soldiers coming from outside.
"Fugaku".
Jiraiya suddenly spoke, his voice low and inquiring: "Do you think we can win?"
Fugaku Uchiha remained silent for a moment before slowly sheathing his sword.
"Konoha must win."
"For our fallen comrades, for peace in the Land of Fire, and for the future of the Uchiha clan, we will win! We must win!"
Jiraiya glanced at him and took a deep breath.
"You're right, we have to win!"
"Send orders to consolidate the newly captured positions, strengthen nighttime vigilance, and defend against further attacks from Kirigakure. The members of the Yucha Squad, in particular, must be extra careful. Yagura is no mediocre man; he'll definitely adjust after suffering a loss. Kirigakure is likely targeting our eyes specifically."
"In addition, notify the logistics and medical departments to operate at full capacity to ensure the supply of materials and the treatment of the wounded."
"At the same time, we will report the situation to the Hokage and request reinforcements of two battalions of soldiers, as well as more explosive tags and other supplies. The battle is likely to be longer and more brutal than we anticipated."
"yes----"
"Oh no, Lord Jiraiya!"
Suddenly, a communications soldier rushed into the command post, his face deathly pale.
"Cang, the Cangnan supply depot has been destroyed!"
"What?!"
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