After finishing cleaning up the battlefield, more than a dozen ANBU arranged at the border according to Namikaze Minato's instructions, and then set up a camp in a hidden place.
It had been two or three hours since Kumogakure's vanguard force was wiped out. It seemed that they were out of touch with the main force, which was a bit serious. But in this way, it also gave Namikaze Minato's side sufficient preparation and response.
time,
"Hokage-sama, according to your instructions, all arrangements have been completed..."
In a hidden camp somewhere in the snow forest on the border, Xiang led the ANBU team that had returned from laying the trap again and reported to Namikaze Minato.
The interior of this temporary camp is very simple, with only simple tables and chairs. Namikaze Minato is looking at the map on the table, in deep thought. Next to the map, there are several pieces of information about regular contacts that he just received not long ago.
.
Some of these messages came from the front lines of the Country of Grass, as well as from the headquarters of Konoha Village...
After hearing Xiang's report, Namikaze Minato raised his eyes slightly, turned to look at everyone, and said with no optimism:
"Thank you for your hard work. Judging from the current situation, the main force of the Kumo ninja may arrive tonight.
And our mission is to delay the enemy here as long as possible at all costs, until our main force wins a great victory on the battlefield of Grass Country, and then reinforcements arrive to support them."
Although they already understood the purpose of this trip before setting off, the words Minato Namikaze said, "at all costs," still shocked the ANBU members. You must know that the main force of the Kumo ninja is likely to have nearly a thousand people.
Although there are only a dozen people on our side, isn't such a task of blocking the enemy the same as hitting an egg with a stone?
After the atmosphere in the camp was suppressed for a moment, the ANBU captain hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but ask: "Hokage-sama, I wonder when the main reinforcements from the battlefield of Grass Country will arrive?"
Since the enemy is outnumbered, in Xiang's opinion, reinforcements from the main force should arrive soon.
However, Namikaze Minato's subsequent answer surprised everyone.
"Based on the latest news, I'm afraid it won't be until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest..."
"tomorrow?!"
Xiang's eyes exposed under the mask first showed a bit of shock, but then turned into a more complicated look.
Out of duty, he had to object: "If this is the case, I am afraid that even if we fight to the death, it will be difficult to complete the mission. As the leader of Konoha, Mr. Hokage, your subordinates think that we should not take such risks...
"
While he was talking, Xiang was secretly looking at Namikaze Minato's face.
This was the first time that he openly questioned the Hokage-sama's decision-making. Although Namikaze Minato had always been gentle with others and extremely considerate of his subordinates, he believed that as the ANBU captain, he was absolutely obliged to consider the safety of the Hokage-sama.
No matter how strong the golden flash is, it may not be able to withstand the main force of thousands of Kumo ninjas.
What's more, among the next enemies, there will definitely be Kumogakure's high-level combat power. They are not at the level of the leader of the vanguard force.
Namikaze Minato had obviously expected that his seemingly mantis-like order would probably arouse everyone's confusion.
So he quickly explained: "It's not that we will fight to the death, but we want you to do your best to contain the enemy here."
"Because the more enemies we can hold back, the more time we will buy for the arrival of reinforcements. By blocking the enemy forces, we are protecting Konoha!"
"……yes."
"clear."
"Understood..." All the Anbu in the camp quickly became energetic and said in unison.
Namikaze Minato's words had made it very clear that although this battle was fought against an outnumbered enemy, it was not a battle involving lives.
After confirming their respective task assignments, the ANBU quickly dispersed in the camp and hid in different places in the snow forest. In the next battle, they will continue to rely on this location.
Use it as a barrier against enemies.
Soon, only Namikaze Minato was left in the simple camp.
In the not-so-bright light, his eyes couldn't help but glance at the many information scrolls on the table again. One of them was a delicate and unique scroll. It was the latest message from Nonoyu who was lurking in Yunyin Village.
information.
And on top of that information, there was a list of the upcoming main force of Kumogakure, including several very famous ninjas.
The two-tailed Jinchuuriki, Yukito is among them...
However, in order not to affect morale, he did not inform everyone about this information...
…
Konoha.
It was approaching late at night, and the lights were still dimly lit in the conference room of the office building.
Mito Kadobu, Koharu who transferred to the dormitory, and Shikaku Nara all sat together. The three of them were constantly receiving intelligence from everywhere and gathering the information to analyze the situation.
Somewhat strangely, Danzo Shimura was not included in this list.
"Staff Shikaku and the Yondaime have decided to personally intercept the main force of the Kumo ninja. However, the Konoha reinforcements that have been detached from the Grass Country battlefield will not be able to arrive until tomorrow afternoon to support them. Is there really enough time?"
After receiving the news about Namikaze Minato that had just been sent back from the border, the two consultants were almost unanimously confused about Namikaze Minato's decision.
Shikaku quickly saw through the two men's thoughts, and answered truthfully with a wry smile: "Under normal circumstances, the Yondaime and the others should only be able to resist the main force of the Kumo ninja for a few hours at most."
"a couple of hours?"
"If that's the case... then why do we have to make such a decision?" Mito Monoyan frowned deeply, his expression even more puzzled.
Not only him, but actually Nara Shikaku also felt that Namikaze Minato would probably choose to retreat while fighting, and in this way defend the enemy step by step and delay the Kumo ninja's offensive.
No one thought that he would plan to fight at the border with the main force of Yun Ninja.
"I guess the Yondaime wants to use him as bait." Nara Shikaku's mind moved very quickly, and after a moment's thought, he understood the purpose of Namikaze Minato's decision.
Seeing the explanation given to him by the consultant duo, it was clear that he still didn't quite understand, so he had to explain again: "In fact, whether you choose to retreat step by step to defend against the enemy, or whether you choose to fight to the death without retreating, there will definitely be something tomorrow.
Some enemies secretly infiltrated into the Land of Fire through other channels and directly attacked the village headquarters, which is now extremely empty."
"The Yondaime's decision can actually attract the attention of more main Kumo ninjas. With him at the border, our village may encounter fewer infiltrating enemy troops..."
"So, Hokage-sama is trying his best to protect Konoha."
After hearing this explanation, the advisory duo fell into a brief silence. Even they had to admit that although Namikaze Minato was still young, his awareness as a Hokage was worthy of the choice of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
The name of the successor...
After a long time, Koharu suddenly said worriedly when he went to bed: "The Yondaime is indeed very aware of being a Hokage, but he also bears the name of Konoha's Shadow and the identity of the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki. If his safety is compromised,
The loss to Konoha will definitely be incalculable."
"No, I still feel that the fourth generation's move is inappropriate..."
The conservative style was quickly revealed in the two of them.
Seeing this, Nara Shikaku scratched the back of his head and sighed slightly in his heart. Seeing that what the two of them had discussed was about to disrupt Namikaze Minato's plan, he had to help again.
With a thought in his heart, he immediately had an idea and said with a smile: "Two advisors, please rest assured. In fact, there are still combat forces that can be mobilized in the village. I plan to summon them immediately and send them to support the Fourth Generation.
