After Haruki left the Sky Fortress, he spent a week here with Minato and the Black Armor Army.
In the distance is a vast and boundless plain.
Shangyang City in the center is bustling with activity at the moment.
Within a week, the Fire Nation's 150,000-strong army attacked the city and occupied the territory, and no one could stop it.
It's not because they are so powerful, it's just that there are so many of them.
In a sense, in the ninja world in the feudal era, the most important factor in a war is to see who has more troops.
In addition, the army of the Kingdom of Thunder did not arrive in time, giving the army of the Kingdom of Fire a chance.
But they can only go so far.
Behind Shangyang Plain is the Ontake Mountain Range.
There are only seven levels.
They can only attack by force.
Qingshu withdrew his gaze and looked at the unfolded map.
"Teacher, according to ANBU news, the army of the Kingdom of Thunder has passed through the Ontake Mountains and arrived at Shangyang City last night. It seems that they want to start a decisive battle on the Shangyang Plain."
Minato used a red dot as a mark. He asked doubtfully, "This does not conform to the conventional army dispatch. The seven passes of the Ontake Mountain Range are easy to defend and difficult to attack. Logically speaking, we should retreat here."
"It can only mean one thing, they are very confident."
Haruki sat opposite him, "There may be two sources of this confidence. One is that the performance of the Fire Nation army in the past week is indeed average, and the other is the fourth generation Raikage Ai."
Minato nodded and said thoughtfully: "The third reason may be that the generals of the Kingdom of Thunder want to take credit."
He has stayed in the Fire Country metropolis for seven years and knows the nobles very well.
Once you stop looking for cheap things, you will be like flies that smell the smell and swarm you.
And the war suffered the common people and enriched the nobles.
Especially when you are sure of winning.
"Tsk, it's quite a show."
Haruki was not surprised. He had watched a lot of TV and movies in his previous life and knew what Minato wanted.
"Minato, tell me how the Fourth Raikage will help the army of the Land of Thunder win?"
Minato heard this and looked at the red dots on the map. After a moment of silence, he said, "If it were me, I would capture the king first before capturing the thief."
Haruki smiled.
Minato was already smart, and he stayed in the military camp for another seven years, and he also listened to the classic battles Haruki told him.
His thinking is far beyond that of any general of the five major countries.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that he is a famous general in the ninja world.
"The Fourth Raikage entered the military camp alone. If he wanted to win quickly, this was the only way. The most important thing is that he has the speed and strength."
"Teacher, what about us? What should we do? Hiraga Ryo has sent several invitations to our Black Armor Army."
Minato took out his water bag and drank some water.
Ryo Hiraga is currently the nominal supreme commander of the Fire Nation army.
The original five generals have been dealt with by Oda Kensho.
Hiraga Ryo is a tall guy pulled out by a short guy.
Although his level is not as good as the previous five generals, he is currently the best choice for the Fire Country.
"How did you respond?" Qingshu asked curiously.
"I said that I have no interest in the position of daimyo, so I will not participate."
Minato shrugged, pointed to the large trees on the side, and said, "Then I ran to this forest with the Black Armor Army."
Haruki always felt that Minato had learned his dirty tricks.
He did not dwell on this anymore and said: "Your next mission is the same as that of the Fourth Raikage."
"Same?"
Haruki's answer was beyond Minato's expectations and he couldn't help but feel surprised.
He originally thought that the Xuanjia Army's mission was to clean up the aftermath after the battle between the two parties.
"Well. I know what you are thinking, but the composition of the Fire Country's army is complex. Although there are many in number, people are not united. Facing the Thunder Country's army, failure is almost inevitable. I doubt it will be difficult for them to defeat the Thunder Country's army.
The army inflicted huge losses.
There are only 10,000 Xuanjia troops, and even after it is over, it will not be easy to take advantage. My idea is that during the fierce battle, you will lead the cavalry, enter the battlefield from a weak point, and go straight to the enemy's headquarters."
Minato's eyes lit up.
This idea suits him very well.
Going into battle to kill the enemy is his favorite way.
After spending time with soldiers for a long time, Minato was unknowingly affected.
"And the time to take action must be after the Fourth Raikage."
Qingshu emphasized, "Try not to be discovered by him in advance, otherwise, the plan may not succeed."
"I see."
Minato nodded seriously.
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The chilling atmosphere on the plain is getting stronger and stronger.
Hiraga Ryo was rejected by Minato again.
He couldn't help but feel angry in his heart.
If Minato hadn't been a ninja of Konoha, he would have been taken out and beheaded in public.
After calming down, Hiraga Ryo felt a headache again.
Within this week, the Fire Nation army had greatly disappointed him.
More than a third of the private army was completely beyond his control.
At the same time, discipline is extremely poor.
Aside from his excellent equipment and good strength, it is not an exaggeration to call him a bandit.
Along the way, they killed, burned, looted and tortured, and committed all kinds of evil.
The war turned into zero-dollar shopping.
Because of this, Hiraga Ryo knew that such an army had no chance of winning against the Land of Thunder.
Moreover, the Kingdom of Thunder also occupies a defensive advantage.
But these stupid nobles actually think that equal numbers means equal strength.
Damn it!
He suspected that their invincibility over the past week had given them the illusion.
Hiraga Ryo is probably the most sober person.
He knew that the key to victory or defeat lay with Minato's Black Armor Army.
The Black Armor Army had a great record last time in helping Oda Kensho gain the title of daimyo. It is definitely the most elite army in the Land of Fire.
But what is helpless is that the person who leads them is the Konoha ninja.
Minato said he was not interested in daimyo, but Hiraga Ryo always found it strange.
If so, why did he lead his army into the Kingdom of Thunder?
What exactly does the Xuanjia Army want to do?
After some thought to no avail, Hiraga Ryo stood up and looked at Xiongcheng outside the door.
At this point, he can no longer retreat.
It's a pity that the time is too short.
If it lasted a few more days, he would be sure to capture Shangyang City, reach the Ontake Mountains, and then disperse.
That's right, let's break up.
Although the seven passes of the Ontake Mountain Range are easy to defend and difficult to attack, they are an opportunity.
His original plan was for everyone to choose a pass to attack based on their abilities and see who could enter the metropolis first.
But Hiraga Ryo has done his best.
It's just too much of a hindrance.
As I said, don't be afraid of great opponents, be afraid of bad teammates.
In addition, he and Raikage had the same doubts, where did Konoha's ten thousand ninja army go?
Hiraga Ryo deeply understands that ninjas can completely affect the situation of the war.
The sun is gradually rising.
Hiraga Ryo looked at the nobles entering the camp and couldn't help but sigh.
This is a fight, not an outing.
"General Hiraga, I will leave this battle to your command. I hope you will not disappoint us."
"I try my best."
Ping Heliang suddenly raised his head and rushed out of the camp. The gate of Shangyang City in the distance opened wide, and there was immediately the sound of roaring horse hooves.
What followed was a dense and uniform army.
The cavalry went in front, followed by archers and infantry.
Set up a battle formation on the plains.
"how so?"
Hiraga Ryo couldn't quite understand that it was obviously a better choice to occupy the city and defend it.
Unless you have absolute confidence, there is no need for a head-on confrontation.
Feeling the trembling of the ground, he got on his horse and shouted loudly: "All troops must assemble!"