Meanwhile, Cao Ya arrived at the front line and guarded the direction from which Kumogakure of the Land of Lightning was attacking Konoha.
Of the five great ninja villages in the ninja world, Konoha is the strongest, followed by Kumogakure, then Iwagakure, while Sunagakure and Kirigakure are relatively weaker.
Moreover, the people of Yunyin are all warlike, and they always feel uneasy without him personally overseeing things.
As for the directions of Sunagakure and Iwagakure, that's left to Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
Cao Ya felt quite at ease with these two people.
The Hidden Mist Village was led by Hiashi Hyuga, who harbored considerable hatred towards the village. After all, Ao of the Hidden Mist Village possessed the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan, undoubtedly incurring their hostility.
Moreover, Cao Ya knew that whether Kirigakure was willing to obey the orders of the Daimyo of the Land of Water to attack Konoha was another matter, given that Kirigakure had been ravaged by Obito Uchiha.
Even if they were to actually mobilize, Kirigakure is currently beset by internal and external troubles, and its strength has been greatly reduced, so it is not a serious concern.
At least compared to the rapidly developing Konoha, they are not enough.
This time, however, Konoha is facing pressure from multiple sides.
Akatsuki, Nagato... step up your game! Capture the Tailed Beasts, this is your best chance yet...
Cao Ya wasn't too worried because, besides the lack of unity within the Allied Shinobi Forces, there was also the existence of the Akatsuki organization.
If Akatsuki doesn't act now, then he wouldn't be Nagato.
The nine tailed beasts are Akatsuki's goal: to control the strongest tailed beast weapons in the ninja world, to make everyone feel pain, to conquer the world, and ultimately to achieve world peace.
To be honest, although Cao Ya didn't agree with Nagato's ideas at all, he had to admit that it was much better than Madara and Obito using Infinite Tsukuyomi to hypnotize the dreams of the whole world.
He felt that Nagato could be persuaded.
At least there's fertile ground for cooperation; after all, that Danzo guy was already taken care of by Cao Ya.
Of course, Cao Ya also understood that this was on the premise that he had to demonstrate strength that was comparable to Nagato's.
If the primary premise in this revolution is to clarify the issue of enemies and friends, then Akatsuki is an enemy, but one that can be won over, and the same applies to the other ninja villages.
Those famous figures and nobles are enemies who must be completely eliminated!
As long as we can withstand this attack, Konoha will be safe... The Sannin have returned, and all the important figures within Konoha are on my side... I will personally lead the Anbu and Root, along with Akatsuki's covert operations. I refuse to believe that this cannot stop the Allied Shinobi Forces...
If it weren't for concerns about the consequences, Orochimaru and Kabuto's suggestion of using the "Impure World Reincarnation Technique"... well, they're all dead, so let's not disturb them... Let them rest in peace in the Pure Land...
I wonder if Itachi could persuade Nagato...
Cao Ya looked towards the Land of Rain, where Akatsuki's headquarters was located in the Rain Village.
In the temporary camp in Konoha, all the ninjas felt a sense of calm as they looked at the Fifth Hokage, who sat calmly at the front of the camp, arranging affairs with an expression of composure.
The Five Dynasties period saw the emperor personally go to the front lines; this was a disgrace…
All the ninjas were filled with righteous indignation. If they could defeat the invading Allied Shinobi Forces, why would they need their leader to come out?
Although such "personal leadership" boosts morale, everyone knows that under normal circumstances, there is no need for the Hokage to take action.
"Where's the reconnaissance unit? Have those guys come back?"
"Intelligence unit, intelligence from the Allied Shinobi Forces..."
"Medical and logistical units, stay in the camp and don't go out! That's for the combat units!"
...
With all arrangements made in an orderly manner, the restless camp quickly calmed down, and everyone performed their duties.
Cao Ya wasn't too worried about the other directions. Orochimaru and Jiraiya were both commanders who had led large armies, and Hiashi Hyuga had the Ino-Shika-Cho trio as support. Cao Ya trusted the Nara clan's intellect.
As for the troops left behind in the village, although Tsunade's hemophobia had not been cured, the main enemies were held back by several large armies, and a few stragglers had managed to infiltrate Konoha. There was no way Tsunade couldn't handle them.
Shizune is still assisting Tsunade, which makes up for Tsunade's fatal flaw of not being able to bleed.
Thankfully, all three legendary Sannin have returned...
Cao Ya was quite relieved; all his planning over the years had paid off.
Orochimaru was captured by him and, after trial, he was allowed to redeem himself through meritorious service. Jiraiya had always been concerned about Konoha. The only variable was Tsunade, but Cao Ya also knew that after Naruto met with Tsunade, he could persuade her to cheer up again.
That Naruto kid, putting everything else aside, his ability to inspire people... sigh, he truly deserves to be called the chosen one...
Just as Cao Ya was thinking this, Naruto's big face appeared before him.
"Hey Godai, let me join the combat unit."
Cao Ya snapped out of his daze and laughed:
"Naruto, if I remember correctly, you were a member of the combat unit, right?"
His army was mainly tasked with defending against the strongest village, Kumogakure, and its forces consisted of members from the Anbu, Root, and some civilian ninjas and clan ninjas.
All twelve Konoha Konoha members were under his command.
Kimimaro, Jugo, Karin, and the others naturally belong to Orochimaru's command.
Upon hearing Cao Ya bring up the matter, Naruto seemed even more dissatisfied:
"I want to be on the front lines, not stay in the camp protecting the medical and logistical units."
At this moment, Sasuke, Lee, Neji, and the rest of the Konoha 12 appeared, clamoring for the Fifth Hokage to allow them to go to the front lines and fight the enemy, instead of staying in the rear to provide protection.
Young people often feel that protection work is meaningless.
"Is that what everyone thinks?" Cao Ya glanced at the group of young people.
Naruto and Sasuke nodded repeatedly, like chickens pecking at rice.
Since Orochimaru had joined Konoha and was the vice president and de facto manager of the research and development department, Sasuke did not defect, and his strength improved rapidly as well.
After all, he is the reincarnation of Indra's chakra, and together with Naruto, the reincarnation of Ashura's chakra, they are all chosen ones.
"The Fifth Generation, they agreed?" Little Li's eyes lit up.
Cao Ya shook his head, and seeing that the twelve young heroes were all disappointed, he straightened his expression and said:
"You don't have much experience. Stay at the camp, protect the wounded, and protect the medical and logistical personnel. This is a very important task. The enemy will definitely send small groups to harass and attack, so don't be careless. If something happens..."
Before he could finish speaking, the twelve young men knew in their hearts that there was no hope of them going to the front line.
Suddenly, Cao Ya's expression changed. He looked up in a certain direction and ordered a state of alert.
The twelve young men dared not act recklessly and returned to their respective posts, ready for action, feeling both excited and apprehensive.
This was their first time participating in a real large-scale battlefield, and the atmosphere was completely different from those ninja missions.
Suddenly, Cao Ya made an unexpected arrangement:
"Kakashi, you will serve as the temporary commander. Guy, Asuma, and Kurenai will assist you."
"Huh? Yes!" Kakashi was stunned for a moment, and reflexively accepted the order, but at the same time he was also very confused. With the Fifth Hokage present, why should I be the temporary commander?
For some reason, Kakashi suddenly had a bad feeling.
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