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"Fourth Force, Long-Range Support/Combat Combined Force, concurrently Headquarters Guard!"
The Raikage looked at the youngest Kazekage beside him: "Captain, the position will be filled by Vice Commander Gaara!"
"Your unit is stationed at the Allied Forces headquarters and the core area of Hidden Cloud Village; this is our last line of defense!"
"At the same time, we will maintain a strong mobile support capability and be ready to support all parties at any time!"
Gaara nodded slightly, the sand flowing silently around him, a testament to his resolve.
"Fifth Force, Special Tactics Combined Army!"
Finally, Raikage's gaze fell upon a middle-aged man dressed in samurai armor, whose demeanor was as sharp as a drawn sword.
"Captain, Mifune!"
"Your unit is composed of samurai from the Land of Iron and elite ninjas from various villages, skilled in infiltration, assassination, and sabotage!"
"Your mission is to use your high mobility to break through the enemy's lines, conduct guerrilla warfare, harass the enemy's rear, and cut off their supplies!"
"If necessary, a decapitation strike against the enemy leader may be carried out!"
Mifune gripped the hilt of his sword, bowed slightly, and his eyes were sharp as knives: "I will do everything in my power!"
In addition to these five main combat units, the coalition forces have also made meticulous arrangements to counter the enemy's possible "decapitation" and infiltration tactics.
"At the same time, to ensure the absolute security of the ruling core of each country,"
Mizukage Terumi Mei replied, her voice soft yet carrying an undeniable force: "My elite guard has secretly transferred the daimyo of the five great nations and their core civil officials to the mobile sea fortress—Turtle Island."
"Turtle Island will be constantly moved across the vast sea area to ensure that the enemy cannot lock onto the target and to politically undermine our will to resist."
Finally, everyone's gaze turned to the boy with dazzling golden hair standing on the edge of the rooftop—Naruto Uzumaki.
The Raikage said in a deep voice, "Finally, regarding the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto Uzumaki's battle plan!"
"Naruto's main body will be hidden in the Summoning Sanctuary, Mount Myōboku, to ensure absolute safety and prevent the Tailed Beasts from being captured by the enemy's concentrated forces."
He paused, then continued, "At the same time, Naruto will dispatch no fewer than one hundred shadow clones to all major combat units of the Allied Forces!"
"These shadow clones will serve as important intelligence nodes, communication hubs, and mobile support forces on the battlefield."
"If any unit suffers combat casualties, Naruto himself must immediately release new shadow clones to replenish them and maintain the strength of the battle line!"
"And the most crucial point is,"
Tsunade stepped forward, her tone extremely serious: "When a powerful enemy appears on the battlefield that even shadow clones cannot handle, such as a confirmed Edo Tensei powerhouse, or the enemy's core main force."
"After the highest-ranking commander of the battlefield has assessed the situation and issued the highest alert, Naruto himself must coordinate with Killer Bee, who is stationed at the Cloud and Thunder Gorge, before they can move out together! No one may act without authorization!"
This plan can be said to have made the most of Naruto's abilities.
It both protects the Jinchūriki's body to the greatest extent possible and allows his power to cover the entire battlefield.
It can also launch precise and powerful counterattacks against the strongest threats.
Naruto stood on the edge of the rooftop, feeling the gaze of tens of thousands of eyes below, some expectant, some trusting, and some scrutinizing.
He clenched his fists tightly, a determined flame burning in his azure eyes.
He stepped forward, without using chakra amplification, but his clear and powerful voice seemed to penetrate the noise and reach the depths of everyone's heart:
"Everyone! I, Naruto Uzumaki, may only be able to fight alongside you all now as a clone!"
"But I assure you all, every one of my clones will give it their all!"
"My true form is always ready. When you need me, I will appear on the most dangerous battlefield with Uncle Bi!"
He surveyed the densely packed Allied comrades below, his voice suddenly rising, filled with unwavering conviction:
"We are not fighting to destroy! We are fighting to protect!"
"Protect our families, protect our friends, protect this land beneath our feet, a land filled with memories!"
"No matter how powerful the enemy is, no matter how difficult the future may be, as long as we are united, we will surely win!"
"The Allied Ninja Forces—Victory is assured!"
After a brief silence, a deafening roar erupted from the plaza, sweeping across the entire Hidden Cloud Village like a tsunami:
"Must win!!"
"Must win!!"
"Must win!!"
The war horn has sounded. Eighty thousand allied troops, like five sharp arrows, are about to be shot onto the designated battlefield.
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, hidden behind the scenes, is like a fully drawn bow, ready to unleash his strongest power to where it is most needed.
The grand prelude to the Fourth Shinobi World War has thus begun.
Chapter 444 Goodbye, Blonde Bomber!
The main force of the massive allied army from Kumogakure had just set off.
A small, efficient team, like an arrow released from a bow, silently left the noisy assembly point.
It was the first to disappear into the towering mountains and dense forests along the border of the Land of Lightning.
This was the surprise attack force led by Uchiha Sasuke.
The team members are well-rounded and highly skilled.
Captain: Uchiha Sasuke (Konoha) - Responsible for overall command, frontal assault, and Sharingan insight.
Kankuro (Sunagakure) – A puppeteer responsible for setting traps, providing remote support, and handling special situations.
Omoi (Cloud Hidden) – A master swordsman, responsible for close-quarters combat control and trap support.
Sai (Konoha) – A user of Super Beast Imitation Art, responsible for aerial reconnaissance, intelligence transmission, and the struggle for air superiority.
Hyuga Himon (Konoha) – An elite member of the Hyuga branch family, a Byakugan user, responsible for large-scale reconnaissance, chakra sensing, and weakness detection.
Duan Wu (Yan Yin) – Earth Release expert, responsible for position construction, terrain modification, and defensive fortifications.
George (Konoha) – Medical personnel.
Their mission was not to confront the enemy's main force head-on, but to act as the "eyes" and "stinger" of the Allied forces.
The primary objective is to observe whether the enemy's vanguard has appeared, and once discovered, to prioritize harassment and disruption.
Delay their advance and send intelligence back to headquarters as soon as possible so that the main force can prepare.
In addition, they have an important additional task.
Search for the Konoha reconnaissance team that was previously dispatched to locate Kabuto Yakushi, the user of the Impure World Reincarnation technique, and provide them with support as much as possible.
Sai piloted a giant ink-wash flying bird, carrying everyone at high speed through the low sky, trying to avoid any possible aerial reconnaissance.
Sasuke crouched on the bird's back, his short black hair fluttering in the wind, his Sharingan already activated with three tomoe.
He stared intently at the mountains, valleys, and cliffs rushing past below.
The air was thick with the oppressive atmosphere of an impending storm.
He knew that from this moment on, it would no longer be a village-level exercise or a small-scale conflict.
It was a real war, one that concerned the lives and deaths of countless people.
Any oversight could come at a bloody price.
The atmosphere in the group was somewhat somber.
Omoi chewed on his candy, watching Sasuke's young yet remarkably composed back in front of him.
He couldn't help but sigh, and with the anxiety about unknown dangers typical of his age, he muttered to himself:
"Captain... judging from your appearance, you're not much older than me, are you? Is this also your first time participating in a battle of this scale?"
Sasuke's gaze remained fixed downwards, and without turning his head, he simply replied, "Mm."
Omoi seemed to find a kindred spirit and continued to pour out his anxieties: "Then... are you afraid?"
"I've heard that the enemy has many immortal monsters, and also that White Zetsu that can disguise itself as anyone..."
Sasuke was silent for a moment, then his cool voice rang out: "Fear. But what I fear more is loss."
His mind was filled with noisy yet warm memories of his parents, his brother Itachi, Naruto, Sakura, and Team 7: "I'm afraid of losing my family, afraid of losing my friends, afraid of losing what I want to protect."
These simple yet truthful words instantly touched the softest part of Omoi's heart.
He was stunned. Yes, he was afraid of dying too.
But he was even more afraid that when he returned to the village, he would see the weeping faces of his relatives and friends, or... he would never see them again.
The fear of loss is far more suffocating than death itself.
He silently shut his mouth and gripped the hilt of the knife at his waist.
After circling and scouting in the air several times, Hyuga Hido maintained his Byakugan, his field of vision covering an area of five kilometers.
"Captain, no unusual chakra reactions have been detected, and there are no enemy traces within our field of vision," Fire Gate reported.
Sasuke raised his hand to signal: "Roger that. Everyone, land and set up a temporary observation post in the forest clearing."
The ink-wash painting-like bird gracefully landed on a clearing deep in the dense forest.
The crowd quickly dispersed and remained on guard.
Sasuke immediately began assigning tasks, emphasizing that the core of the surprise attack force lay in mobility and harassment, rather than holding the line.
"Duan Wu, use earth magic to construct a circular defensive trench and concealed sentry posts. Be quick and make sure they are secure."
Duan Wu slapped the ground with both hands, and the ground immediately began to writhe and sink in rhythmically, and a deep trench began to take shape at a speed visible to the naked eye.
“Omoi, set up explosive tag traps and booby traps around the trenches, along the main paths, and in the directions of possible infiltration. Be careful to mark them and avoid getting your own people caught in them.”
"Leave it to me... I hope we won't need it..."
Omoi muttered to himself as he swiftly began to act.
"Hormon, you are in the center of the position. Keep your Byakugan active and monitor all directions, especially underground and in the air. Report any suspicious chakra fluctuations immediately."
Hyuga Hido found a high vantage point, veins bulging around his eyes, and activated his Byakugan's all-around perspective.
"Sai, continue to ascend and conduct covert reconnaissance above the clouds to expand your field of vision, ensure air superiority is in our hands, and immediately warn us if any abnormalities are detected."