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As a Ninja, sacrifice is inevitable.
But when they truly saw the Ninjas of the three teams being blown to death like this, the others were still terrified.
It was a fear of death.
Because death was so close to everyone.
The nine bodies were buried on the spot, and the remaining six teams were filled with a sad atmosphere.
"If our team was in that position just now, we would have been killed," Obito murmured.
He no longer had the laughing and joking attitude of the past, and his face was full of solemnity.
"Kumogakure is so despicable, even crossing the border to set up traps," Rin verbally condemned Kumogakure, very angry.
"It's normal. Why else would Konoha have no defensive troops here?" Anko looked at it very practically.
Kakashi and Akira Tsubaki did not comment.
The Infiltration Plan
Next, the remaining 20 people cautiously, led by Namikaze Minato, stationed themselves on the hillside hundreds of meters away from the river.
From here, the Kumogakure position across the river could be seen, along with several new construction works.
"Akira."
Hearing Sensei Minato calling him, Akira Tsubaki walked over.
The master and apprentice came to the side of the hill, looking at the Kumogakure position across the river.
"Tell me what you think," Namikaze Minato spoke, his Robe fluttering.
"I don't think anything yet," Akira Tsubaki shook his head.
"Huh? That's not like your character," Namikaze Minato was slightly surprised.
He always thought this student was very smart and decisive in crisis. Why was he being so humble now?
"Sensei, if you are asking my opinion, why not ask yourself what you are going to do?" Akira Tsubaki asked back.
Since the Third Hokage ordered Namikaze Minato to drag Kumogakure, Minato-sensei must have his own ideas and strategies.
"You boy."
Smiling and shaking his head, Namikaze Minato expressed his opinion.
"First of all, this Kumogakure force is only the vanguard, and they should not cross the border at present. They are waiting for the follow-up large force."
"Once Kumogakure's main force arrives, that is when they will attack."
Akira Tsubaki agreed with Sensei Minato's opinion.
If this vanguard intended to raid, they wouldn't be building fortifications; they would be rushing across the border. Building fortifications was clearly a defensive posture.
"They have another reason," Akira Tsubaki suddenly added.
"Huh? Speak," Namikaze Minato gestured for him to speak quickly.
"This Kumogakure force is not only waiting for the large troops, but also defending against us from sneaking into the Land of Hot Water and destroying their supply chain."
Defense against Konoha Shinobi infiltrating the Land of Hot Water?
Namikaze Minato was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly realized.
Supply station!
The Kumogakure vanguard was not only there to open the way but also to prevent Konoha from destroying the supply stations critical for Kumogakure's follow-up forces.
Thinking of the supply station, Namikaze Minato's eyes lit up.
Since Sunagakure could send a team to destroy Konoha's supply station, Namikaze Minato could follow their example and send a team to destroy Kumogakure's supply station in the Land of Hot Water.
"Akira, I have a very important task now." Namikaze Minato had an idea.
"An infiltration mission?" Akira Tsubaki asked sideways.
"No! It's a feint mission. You have to temporarily take my place and lead the other teams to feign against Kumogakure. I will take this opportunity to sneak in and destroy the supply station in the Land of Hot Water."
Akira Tsubaki was a little surprised.
He originally thought Minato-sensei would send him to infiltrate, but it turned out Minato-sensei planned to infiltrate himself.
After thinking about it, Akira Tsubaki shook his head.
"Huh? You disagree?" Namikaze Minato was puzzled.
"No, there is a problem with this task." Akira Tsubaki was outspoken.
"Sensei, have you ever thought about what Kumogakure will think once you don't appear in the feint?"
"This…"
Namikaze Minato froze.
Yes.
If he didn't appear in the feint, Kumogakure would immediately guess that someone had infiltrated their lines.
"So, I'll do this infiltration mission," Akira Tsubaki smiled, showing his white teeth.
Namikaze Minato looked complicated.
He looked at his disciple and sensed a kind of 'great' strategic temperament.
Taking a deep breath, Minato began to give the main points.
"You must remember, after destroying the supply station, immediately flee into the mountains and forests, and don't stay in the same place again."
"In case of crisis, take this."
Saying that, Namikaze Minato took out a handful of exquisite Kunai and handed them to Akira Tsubaki.
"When in danger, channel Chakra into the Kunai."
"Also, when you return to the border, also input Chakra, and I will retrieve you."
Namikaze Minato finished speaking.
Then, he thought again and said, "It's still too dangerous for you alone. You need two teammates."
"Sensei, no need," Akira Tsubaki refused.
"No!"
Namikaze Minato disagreed.
After a while.
Kakashi and Yūgao Uzuki appeared.
To be honest, Akira Tsubaki was a little confused.
Kakashi as a teammate was acceptable, but who the hell was Yūgao Uzuki?
This woman's strength seems to be only slightly stronger than Rin's.
"Yūgao Uzuki, please introduce your abilities," Namikaze Minato said seriously.
"Oh, I specialize in Konoha-ryū Kenjutsu (Konoha-style swordsmanship), and I've also mastered elementary Iryō Ninjutsu (Medical Ninjutsu)," Yūgao Uzuki introduced, staring at Akira Tsubaki with a strange look.
A genius like Kakashi is understandable, but how can there be an ultimate Dead Last like Akira Tsubaki?
"From now on! The three of you form an infiltration team. Everything must follow Akira's order!" Namikaze Minato gave the order.
"Yes, Sensei!" Kakashi responded.
"Huh?" Yūgao Uzuki's eyes widened.
No way?
How could Akira Tsubaki be the captain?
This is the Dead Last.
"You think Akira is not worthy to be the captain? Ridiculous!" Kakashi glanced at Yūgao Uzuki and sneered.
Yūgao Uzuki was stunned.
She was not an idiot. It wasn't difficult to guess from Kakashi's words alone that Akira Tsubaki was not as simple as a Dead Last.
"He has the approval of Minato-senpai."
"He can replace Kakashi as captain."
"Even Ibiki Morino seems afraid of him…"
"Akira Tsubaki must be a genius, right?"
Yūgao Uzuki thought blankly.
But she clearly remembered that in the Ninja Academy, Akira Tsubaki's test scores were the lowest in the entire grade!
Could she have remembered it wrong?
"Everyone, gather!!!"
At this time, Namikaze Minato's voice sounded.