If we disregard the fact that ninjas are inherently fragile, they are invaluable talents in various fields.

Especially for traveling and marching quickly, although each ninja has different strengths, their speed is generally the highest among all types of ninjas.

The nearly one thousand-strong forced march passed in a flash. After the meeting that afternoon, and the preparation of various supplies and ninja troops that night, they set off early the next morning. In less than three days, the entire army of one thousand ninjas, under the command of Lin Nian and the Jonin representatives of various clans, was stationed at the Fire and Lightning Border.

After only a few days of rest, as expected, yet unexpectedly, the ninja army from Kumogakure arrived.

According to intelligence from various bases, the number of people exceeded two thousand, and the proportion of genin among them was less than one-tenth.

Moreover, the team was led by Kito himself, with the assistance of the Fourth Raikage A, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Killer Bee, and the Two-Tails.

Lin Nian, who had always known that Yunyin was not easy to deal with, directly entered the territory within twenty miles and filled the entire Fire and Thunder Border Battlefield with blue silver trees specifically used to attract lightning.

"Lord Ling Nian, the defensive line built using the border fortifications has been completed. Lord Asuma is personally directing the frontline and is ready to provide support at any time. All the lords have also completed their respective defensive works and are ready to launch a counterattack or hold their ground at any time."

The masked member of the Dark Guard knelt beside Lin Nian, looking at the blue-haired boy who was dressed in a light blue robe with gold thread detailing. He seemed to have become one with the world around him. His eyes were filled with longing and awe.

After all, being able to create a lush jungle on the wasteland with a wave of his hand is a power that only the God of Ninjas could possess!

"Since they are all ready, you should also take your men and retreat! The aftermath of the battle later will be significant, so you can stay on the perimeter and provide support."

"But, sir, this..."

“They’re here already. If we don’t leave, I might not be able to protect you later.”

Lin Nian opened her pale blue eyes, which, as clean and pure as sapphires, contained a world within them. Looking into the distance at the approaching Cloud Village army and the three terrifying chakra streams, Lin Nian silently adjusted her own state.

After all, his cultivation level is now high enough, his foundation is sufficient, and he has basically mastered everything in the Shadow realm, but... he can't fight.

After all, he has never actually used his full strength. However, there are indeed not many people in the entire ninja world who can withstand his full power, which fits Li Manman's character quite well. It's just a pity that he doesn't have an invincible teacher to rely on.

"Let me see if my Golden Light Mantra, which I've practiced for so many years, can withstand this legendary strongest spear? And whether my Guillotine can pierce this strongest shield?"

With a slight smile, after confirming that the ANBU member who came to report the situation had retreated a sufficient distance and that there was enough time left for him to escape the forest, he simultaneously activated the Blue Silver Domain and the Thunder Domain, instantly covering the entire forest.

The dark clouds that gathered in an instant obscured the entire battlefield, and the life force that kept flowing towards him replenished all his energy.

Feeling his combat power instantly rise to another level, Lin Nian, who felt that with his current mental strength and physical fitness, he could barely maintain a full-force attack for two days, deeply felt his own inadequacy.

After all, it was only two areas with a radius of about twenty miles, and it could only barely maintain its position for two days. It was really too weak.

After all, if one day his Blue Silver Grass spreads across the entire continent, or even the entire planet, how long can he hold out if he goes all out?

Don't set your maximum output at ten, but your normal output is only three or four. That would be awkward. After all, you're not like Nameless, who's all talk and no action. Power is something you hold in your own hands and can completely control. That's what truly belongs to you.

Ignoring Lin Nian, who was fully prepared and just waiting to face off against the group of muscle-bound thugs from Yunyin who were playing with thunder, we turned our attention back to the Fourth Thunder Queen who was coming to invade, and a different perspective was also brought up from the side.

Bang!

With a familiar loud bang, Mabui, who had come to report on his work, looked at the desk that had once again been smashed by his own Raikage. After skillfully recording the expense reimbursement amount for the end of last month, he also silently reduced the expenses related to the Raikage's office in the Raikage Building once again.

After all, ever since the Fourth Raikage, A, developed the bad habit of slamming his fist on the table to vent his anger, the quality of this desk has deteriorated considerably.

As for why you didn't just buy the most expensive one, but instead bought a cheaper one that increased your expenses?

How should I put it? With the Fourth Raikage's current brute strength, unless he directly brings up a pure steel desk, finding any other material would be a waste. As for the cost and durability of a pure steel desk...

If it could be lower than it is now, then we wouldn't need to do this.

"Damn Sunagakure! Do they really think Kumogakure is inferior to Konoha? They dare to delay paying compensation to prisoners of war! They deserve to die!"

Listening to Aina's furious words and seeing the amount of compensation for the prisoners, which was at least three times that of Konoha, Mabui, a high-ranking member of Kumogakure, could only say that his own Kage was indeed shameless and a qualified leader.

However, seeing the impending resumption of war, and thinking that Sunagakure was indeed too ungrateful for Mabui, he still stepped forward to persuade him.

"Ai, Konoha's foundation is ultimately too deep, and according to the information gathered by our spies, Konoha's real loss is only Hiruzen Sarutobi and his advisory group. It has not actually caused any significant damage to Konoha."

"Moreover, with their own Kage dying in battle within the village, the Konoha ninja are currently grieving, and their fighting strength is likely to be even greater than usual."

"As for the high-level combat strength, after this incident, two of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha will definitely return to the village. If we also include Konoha's elite Jonin, the high-level combat strength can be on par with ours."

"And Onoki, the two chieftains of Iwagakure, is a cunning and treacherous bastard. We have to be wary of him. So if a real battle breaks out, Konoha is fully capable of holding back our Land of Lightning and Land of Earth."

"We need allies."

The Fourth Raikage, speaking calmly, interrupted Masashi's statement, turned around, stared at the map of the ninja world behind him for a long time, and then pinned his finger to the Land of Wind.

"Go to the Sand Village. They know what to do. If they can't even keep up when they're winning, then the ninja world doesn't need the Sand Village anymore."

"As for Kirigakure? Let me remind you, after all, only when Konoha returns to the same level can it be considered a good Konoha. Deep foundation? After I finish this battle, what foundation will Konoha have left?"

The authoritative words excited Mabuyi somewhat. After quickly bowing, he turned around and began to coordinate and mobilize various departments.