boyutpedia Chapter 75 Kazekage and Hokage
Chapter 75 Kazekage and Hokage
Under the bright moonlight, the Konoha ninja's reserve camp was a desolate sight.
Today's battle not only resulted in the loss of the front lines, but also caused hundreds of casualties. Many people lost their comrades, and the field hospitals were overwhelmed with wounded soldiers.
Groans, wails, cries, and sighs.
After Kyosuke entered the camp, he was surrounded by these sounds.
Kyosuke, Asuma, and Shizune all looked grim, and even Kosuke had a hint of worry on his face.
Five thousand reinforcements had just arrived when they were given various tasks.
Establishing defenses, rescuing the wounded, scouting enemy positions, and taking inventory of supplies, among other things.
Shikaku, as Orochimaru's right-hand man, is responsible for issuing missions.
Kyosuke led his team into a tent and saw Shikaku with a black circle around his neck.
"Kyosuke Uesugi's squad, go collect the supplies and set up traps in this area."
Upon seeing Kyosuke enter, Shikaku didn't waste any words. He pointed to the map and assigned missions, then handed Kyosuke a piece of paper to the Konoha ninja beside him.
"Yes!"
This piece of paper is proof of receiving supplies. Kyosuke glanced at it; the handwriting was very messy, and the ink was still wet, so it was obviously just written.
With the certificate in hand, Kyosuke went to the supplies warehouse.
The warehouse was guarded by elite squads led by Jonin, including ninjas from the Hyuga and Uchiha clans, making the defense extremely tight.
After confirming Kyosuke's identity, the guarding ninja handed over the supplies to Kyosuke according to the type and quantity specified on the certificate, and then took back the certificate.
Upon reaching the camp gate, after another inspection and receiving a new code from the guards for returning to the camp, Kyosuke finally led his team out of the camp.
"This is war, tragic and tedious."
Having experienced the Ninja World War, Kosuke was not surprised by this.
The destination was a dense forest that stretched across the banks of a wide river.
Located behind the camp, Kyosuke surmised that many ninja squads must have received the same mission as him, and had set up a vast trap area along this river.
The purpose of this was likely to delay the enemy's pursuit should the war go poorly and the Konoha ninja retreat.
The river shimmered, and strange shadows loomed in the forest.
"Uncle Kosuke, you have more experience, so you take charge of the direction. We'll get to work. Let's get started."
As the captain, Kyosuke gave the order directly, and Asuma and the other two had no objections.
Kosuke was happy to share his experience, so they talked at length.
"There are many types of traps. The traps commonly used in war can be broadly divided into warning traps, offensive traps, and defensive traps."
"The purpose of a warning trap is to detect the enemy in advance, so it emphasizes quantity and concealment, is deployed over a wide area, and does not need to be too lethal."
"An offensive trap aims to create a suitable opportunity to attack and gain a local advantage on the battlefield. Therefore, it seeks to be lethal and will be accompanied by a counterattack from the ninja army."
"Defensive traps are designed to delay the enemy's pursuit and cover the retreat of our own troops, so they aim for the maximum kill radius rather than high power."
The most cruel aspect of a trap is its ability to cripple someone without killing them.
Disabled people not only lose their fighting ability, but also need to be cared for, which continuously consumes resources.
Although Kosuke's explanation was not in-depth, Kyosuke still thought of this point.
"Of course, this is just a very rough classification. The situation of war is constantly changing. In the same war, we are attacking here and defending there. We were just attacking and now we are defending. So we can't be too rigid."
"Numerous traps can also form a trap barrier. I've heard that the strongest trap barrier can easily wipe out an entire ninja army, or even a village."
Asuma, listening to Kosuke's lecture, said somewhat rebelliously, "Uncle, forget about barriers. We only have explosive tags, poison, senbon needles, and some simple tools. Let's complete the mission first."
Although everyone learned how to set traps during their time at the Ninja Academy.
However, there is always a gap between textbooks and reality. Faced with this vast forest, Asma didn't know where to begin.
Kosuke laughed and said, "Don't worry, just set it up boldly. Even if the concealment is not good, it doesn't matter. In fact, it's a good thing if the pursuing enemy discovers this area of traps, so they won't dare to pursue with all their might."
Well, it's a defensive trap, so it's not too afraid of being exposed.
They were eager to tell the enemy that this place was full of traps, to intimidate them.
Kosuke explained as he worked.
"This is a series of traps, one overt and one covert. If the enemy avoids the overt trap, they will fall into the covert one."
"This place is relatively open, so we can use explosive tags in combination with senbon to create a trap that can unleash its maximum power."
"The trees here are dense and the ventilation is poor, so we can use poison gas."
"This area faces the enemy, and they are likely to pursue us from here. So we can install a delayed trap and activate it when the main enemy force comes in, which will kill more people."
You old rascal, you seem so kind and approachable, but the traps you set are more and more insidious than the last.
Compared to you, the traps taught in school are just toys.
Kyosuke and his two companions gained a new understanding of Kosuke, this kind and gentle uncle.
The four of them kept busy, and the supplies they had were constantly being consumed, turning into traps that devoured lives.
Kyosuke felt a pang of pain as he watched all the explosive tags in his hand run out!
This is all money!
Lots and lots of money!
It would be so nice to have it!
Why isn't it my money!
War is indeed a bastard money-devouring beast!
Having completed their mission, and with dawn approaching, Kyosuke and the others only rested for two hours before hastily regrouping and leaving the camp.
"It must be the Wind Shadow who's here. Sigh, we're at a disadvantage when it comes to high-end combat power."
Kyosuke wore a look of resignation, but in his heart, he was not optimistic about today's battle.
According to Sensuke's description, the Third Kazekage was extremely powerful, and neither Orochimaru nor Minato Namikaze should have been his match.
At this moment, Chisuke, with bandages wrapped around his chest, looked out the window towards the battlefield.
"This injury isn't without its advantages; I don't have to risk going to high-level matches anymore. I just hope that Yecang-sensei won't push herself so hard. Sigh."
If the battles of the past were like bronze-level games, then all you had to do was guard against Orochimaru.
In the current war, the enemy's numbers and strength have skyrocketed, approaching the level of a top-tier player, making the risk of defeat or even death for Chisuke very high.
In the manga, even the powerful Third Raikage was worn down to death by ten thousand Iwa ninja. How much less could I, a mere Jinchuriki, possibly survive?
As the sun rose in the east, the two armies met.
Tens of thousands of people stood in the morning light, forming two forests of people.
The Third Kazekage, Chiyo, Pakura, and Rasa stood in front of the Sand Ninja.
"Is the Third Hokage really not here? Hmph, you are truly arrogant!"
After scanning the area, the Kazekage stood proudly, his gaze showing no ripples as he faced the five thousand Konoha ninja.
His powerful aura and arrogant attitude angered the Konoha ninjas, but they were intimidated by the Kazekage's reputation and strength, and for a time no one dared to refute him.
"Lord Kazekage, it's been a long time!"
A powerful voice rang out, and a group of ninjas stepped out from the Konoha ninja army, led by the Third Hokage.
Seeing this, not only were the Sand Ninja shocked, but many Konoha ninjas were also very surprised, and then became excited.
Only Orochimaru, Mitokado Homura, and a handful of others received the news in advance and were not surprised.