After determining the next battle plan, Jiraiya discussed the specific details with the staff group. After confirming that the success rate of implementing the plan was as high as 80%, Konoha's battle meeting ended. Now all they had to do was wait for Chiyo to arrive, let her dive into the trap, and give the Sand Ninja on the front line a critical hit.

As for how to lure Chiyo, the shrewd old witch, into the trap, Jiraiya gave a bait operation plan, and the bait was Jiraiya himself. The staff strongly opposed it, but Jiraiya's reasons were so sufficient that they could not be refuted. Only he, the highest commander on the front line, could make the Sand Ninja choose to take the risk when he knew it was a trap.

I, Jiraiya, the current commander-in-chief of the Konoha frontline, am here. If you want my life, come and take it. If not, I will leave. What? A trap, don't be fooled? You have the upper hand, don't be in a hurry, take it slowly? You must think clearly, there will be no more chances after this village, you must seize this opportunity to push Konoha to the negotiation table. My great Konoha has a vast territory, rich resources, and a wealth of talents. It won't be a problem to survive for another seven or eight years. By then, another three ninjas or eight colors will emerge. I just want to ask you if you are afraid! Overt conspiracy, an upright and open conspiracy is impeccable! The Sand Ninja knew that Jiraiya was a bait, but he was reluctant to give up the piece of meat in his mouth. Even if it was poisonous, he had to take a bite first. This plan is not complicated, it is very simple, and almost everything is transparent, but the Sand Ninja still wants to drill in, because they can't wait. The invasion of the Land of Earth is a foregone conclusion, and the Sand Ninja can't go to war with two ninja villages at the same time. This is the consequence of insufficient preparation before the war. The sudden disappearance of the Third Kazekage meant that the Sand Ninja jumped into this quagmire before they were ready for war. The current situation is no longer under their control.

The staff officers left the headquarters with their respective tasks, each of them worried that the commander did not stay in the rear and wanted to go fishing at the front line... Well, this is very ninja.

"Sorry, sorry, I kept you waiting for so long. The long journey must be tiring, but the situation is unstable and we don't have much time to rest." Jiraiya was overwhelmed by the coordination work on the front line. After sending off the staff and processing some documents, he took some time out to communicate with several newly arrived jonin, including Sora and Hizashi.

Winning over people's hearts and showing concern for new subordinates is a process and a necessary skill for every company executive. With Jiraiya's reputation as one of the three ninjas and the top leader on the front line, no one dared to disobey his orders, but he still did it.

"Lord Jiraiya, you're joking. We have already made preparations." Hizashi and his companions were flattered. They all said that they were bricks of Konoha and would be moved wherever they were needed.

"And Duke, we haven't seen each other for half a year. You've grown a lot taller!" Jiraiya saw Duke in the corner and greeted him with a smile.

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Duke could understand the command's idea. If Asuma was sent to the front-line meat grinder, who would be responsible if an accident happened? Jiraiya didn't have the courage to do so, so logistics transportation was the most ideal place.

It has been about two weeks since the four members of the Hiashi team started their mission. The daily routine was boring, going back and forth between the bases and the headquarters. Because of this, Duke had a certain understanding of the general deployment of the troops of Konoha and Sand Ninja, as well as the latest situation on the front line.

If we can reach an agreement, we can talk. If we can't, we can fight. Anyway, it's not a war on our own land, so we don't feel bad. After the fight, both sides shook hands and made peace. We are good allies again. It's good for you, me, and everyone. Long live the maximum happiness of mankind.

After chatting with a few jonin, Jiraiya turned around and said to Duke half-jokingly, "When the war is over, I will teach you my most secret skill, Konoha's secret technique - the art of sneaking through bushes. How about it? Are you looking forward to it?"

Kawanokuni issued a series of bland protest statements, and the people prayed every day for the war to end quickly. Finally, they simply closed their eyes, changed their posture, and silently endured the brutality of the two strong men. What else could they do? Resist?

After saying goodbye to Jiraiya, Duke's career on the front line began. The mission of the Hiashi team is to travel back and forth between the headquarters and the major frontline strongholds to exchange information and transport supplies. It is a bit hard to run around every day, but it is safe. Compared with the front line where you may die at any time, this mission is perfect for newcomers on the battlefield.

"I heard that you came to the front line. I was planning to complain to the old man Sandaime." Jiraiya complained. Whenever he saw a brat like Duke appear on the battlefield, Jiraiya couldn't help but think of Tsunade's brother and the three students from the Rain Country, and he couldn't help but fall into a negative state of irritability.

Who would expect such a boring ninjutsu! Was it taught by the Third Generation? Did the previous seduction technique make you think we are the same kind? Duke secretly complained, and don't raise such a flag before the battle, my chance of survival will be reduced by 50%.

As soon as he finished speaking, he was greeted with surprised looks from Hizashi and the others. They didn't know that Duke was Jiraiya's disciple. Then their eyes changed. To be favored by Jiraiya, he must not be an ordinary kid. He might be a genius. They had reasons to think so. For example, Minato Namikaze, Jiraiya's first disciple, had gained a great reputation at a young age and was highly regarded by the Third Hokage. His future was limitless.

"I still can't do it. Hiding in the bushes is too unworthy of a ninja. Has Jiraiya ever thought of using ninjutsu?" The hot spring is full of fog. What can you see clearly with binoculars? It's meaningless for you to do this except to feed mosquitoes. You are obviously a Kage-level expert in earth escape. Why do you always insist on using binoculars? Is this your special hobby? "Boy, the Konoha bathhouse is under a barrier. These little tricks are useless. Damn, those aunties who watch the bathhouse have a sharper eye than the Anbu. If you don't want to be beaten to death on the spot, I advise you not to hold on to this fluke mentality." Jiraiya is very experienced. You are still too naive. Do you think I don't want to? Transformation, earth escape, invisibility, from C-level to S-level, I have tried all the ninjutsu I can know, but it doesn't work. "Forget it, because I can enter the women's bath without ninjutsu, and no one has ever stopped me." Duke sighed. Every time he took a hot spring bath, the aunties took him to the women's bath, and then he saw something he shouldn't see. So helpless, I don’t want this to happen!

Jiraiya: I have a sentence MMP, but I don't know whether I should say it or not. Low-quality images vs. 3D surround... We are all good, why should we treat each other differently? The world is so unfair, I suddenly feel upset.

When will true peace come? The tenacious Jiraiya hesitated at this moment. Can the child of destiny predicted by the great toad sage really change the world? "It's okay, Jiraiya-sensei, I'm very strong!" Duke said confidently.

“…”

The last time the two great powers came to visit the Rain Kingdom, this time it was the neighboring River Kingdom, which is located between the Fire Kingdom and the Wind Kingdom. It is an ally of both countries and has survived in the gap until now. Duke has always suspected that the reason why this country without ninjas has not been annexed is that it serves as a military buffer zone. Once there is an irreconcilable conflict between the Wind and Fire Kingdoms, it will be used as a battlefield.

War should be kept away from children. They were supposed to be spoiled in their parents' arms, with a happy childhood and a bright future. But because of a small group of people who are arrogant and blinded by power, they have to go to the battlefield. Their tender arms tightly grasp the kunai, cutting the enemy's blood vessels, or being pierced through the heart by the enemy behind them... No matter what, it is not what Jiraiya expects.

Duke really wanted to go to the front line to see the world, but he was not qualified to make decisions about the arrangements of the General Staff. If the Hokage was the military commander of a country, then the ninja was equivalent to a soldier, and the ninja level was the military rank. The mere Chunin soldiers did not need their own subjective opinions, and their job was to obey orders.

"Hahaha, that's right, the ones who should be worried are the Sand Ninjas." Jiraiya was stunned, and laughed at the energetic Duke. I value your future more, so don't die so easily, you little brat!

At present, the front line is generally stable. The Sand Ninja is very patient and has even shrunk its defenses a bit, focusing on infiltration and lurking. Most of the battles with Konoha are small-scale frictions. This situation makes Jiraiya and other high-ranking officials in the command center very worried. They can see that this is the calm before the storm, and the oppressive calm will not last long.

Minato, Nagato, and Duke, all have talents and personalities that are superior to others, and they may all be the children of destiny mentioned by the Great Toad Sage. Especially Nagato, who has the Samsara Eye of the Six Paths Sage, is the one that Jiraiya is most optimistic about.

"Don't be shy. A man should have the courage to look into his own heart. I know a hot spring bath. The girls there are of very high quality!" Jiraiya talked to himself. His voice was so low that only Duke could hear it.

"You're so lustful...Teacher Jiraiya!" Duke responded, and almost changed his words in time, otherwise he would have made a fool of himself.

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Thinking of Nagato and his pair of the strongest Samsara eyes, Jiraiya's confusion gradually faded. Peace will surely come, the Six Paths Sage is reborn, what else can't he do? If Duke knew what Jiraiya was thinking now, he would definitely spit on his face. Sorry, none of the three you are looking forward to are the ones, the child of destiny has not been born yet!

This is the tragedy of small countries. They have no choice but to accept their fate and silently bear the heavy responsibility of being cannon fodder and sacrifices in the successive Ninja World Wars. There was once a far-sighted daimyo of a small country. He was deeply aware of the misfortune of his country and angry at the inaction of the previous daimyo. With the ideal of becoming a great power, he resolutely devoted himself to the great cause of enriching the country and strengthening the people and building his own ninja village.

Later, this great man of great talent and strategy...he died, reportedly because he had caught a cold.

He died before he could achieve his goal, which always makes heroes cry! What is even more surprising is that after his useless son took office, he overturned the national policy of building the ninja village, squandered the funds raised by his father, and began a wasteful life of eating, drinking, gambling, and playing with women. He gave birth to a bunch of princesses, married many people, and became the father-in-law of several kings. Not to mention, the little guy lived a very comfortable life and never caught a cold or other diseases!

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