Chapter 957: Chapter 56: Assault
In the conference room.
"The resistance in the Land of Demons is fiercer than expected, it was unexpected that Jonin Maki would be held up there. With this progression, the idea of ending the conflict within a month is difficult to realize."
The first to speak at the meeting was an elder from Hidden Sand.
The difficulties Maki encountered in the Land of Demons have been truthfully reported back to the village, without exaggeration or depreciation, and various situational judgments are very balanced, objectively stating the true situation on the battlefield in the Land of Demons.
This makes it possible for the upper echelons of Hidden Sand to have a more intuitive understanding of the real strength of the Land of Demons.
The conventional ninja squads of the Land of Demons can glimpse into the debt collector, although their strength is decent, their combat capabilities certainly cannot compare with those of Hidden Sand.
Only the airborne forces stand as the true ace team of the Land of Demons.
Fifty ninjas, using special flying ninja tools, can in specific scenarios restrain a thousand Hidden Sand ninjas. This must be acknowledged as an impressive feat.
Previously, ninjas from the Land of the Sky faced official forces from the Five Great Nations and did not achieve such exaggerated results.
Although Hidden Sand Village’s inability to effectively counter airborne threats lends to the ease with which the Land of Demons’ airborne forces carry out aerial attacks, successfully holding Maki’s assigned forces in check.
But strength is strength, there are many weaknesses in the Land of Demons, yet the advantages possessed by their ninja squad cannot be disregarded.
"Jonin Maki is a practical ninja in handling affairs; his statements bear no traces of exaggeration. So as it stands now, deploying additional forces is a crucial component."
Another elder spoke.
"How many ninjas should be sent additionally?"
Someone inquired.
The people in the conference room fell into contemplation. Honestly, the original plan was to dispatch two to three thousand ninjas to conclude the conflict with the Land of Demons within a month.
Now, comparing the original plan to the reality based on the intel sent by Maki, there is a significant discrepancy.
"One thousand... no, let’s increase by two thousand ninjas, and I will personally lead the team."
A voice suddenly erupted, causing everyone to look old, faces showing expressions of surprise.
"Lord Kazekage?"
The person who spoke was none other than Fourth Kazekage Rasa.
He swept his eyes over all the top echelons present, exhaling lightly.
"This war should not be prolonged; a rapid battle and resolution are necessary to avoid greater losses. Moreover, my abilities, apart from being greatly constrained in aquatic environments, the sky is also one of my arenas. So, this is decided."
The reasons given by Rasa left the upper echelons of Hidden Sand unable to refute him.
Being able to become the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa is a prominent ninja with unparalleled strength in the Ninja Realm.
As he mentioned, except for aquatic environments, land and sky are his arenas, allowing him to seize control of the battle rhythm effectively.
"Since Lord Kazekage has made this decision, then the guarding task must be flawless."
As for the issue of Kazekage going to battle, it was not something remarkable for the Hidden Sand upper echelons.
Apart from Konoha and Hidden Mist Village, which refrained from field combat since the First Ninja World War, the Kage of Hidden Sand, Hidden Rock, and Hidden Cloud are often active on the battlefield, personally leading their village’s ninjas in bloody battles against enemies.
Although dangers and similar situations may arise, it greatly boosts morale among one’s own side.
Moreover, as long as the defensive arrangements are made beforehand and don’t, recklessly act like the Third Raikage, the safety of the Five Kage on the battlefield can be largely guaranteed.
"Indeed, the battlefield situation changes in an instant. Though Lord Kazekage’s strength is formidable, he cannot attend to every detail. Increase the number of Jonin guards to six or more. If there are insufficient guards, additional personnel will be allocated from the Anbu elite."
Originally responsible for Kazekage’s safety were three Jonin guards.
Each one was a top-level Jonin in Hidden Sand Village, not at all inferior to Maki who was battling on the frontlines.
Due to the danger of the battlefield and the still unconfirmed extent of the Land of Demons’ airborne forces, expanding the guard members to six or more is also for Rasa’s safety.
Rasa had no reason to refuse these arrangements.
After all, the tragic example of the previous Kazekage was still vivid, mysteriously disappearing from the village, and the true culprit has yet to be found.
If more Jonin guards had been present beside the Third Kazekage at that time, the pattern of the Third Ninja World War would likely have been rewritten.
Hidden Sand Village would not have remained in a stalemate with Konoha for so long in the Land of Rain, but surged into the Land of Fire under the Third Kazekage’s leadership.
"Alright, leave the allocation of personnel from the Anbu to you all. I will go gather the forces and strive to have all preparations complete before five tomorrow morning."
Time waits for no one, it is now three in the afternoon, and not much time remains until five tomorrow morning.
It is uncertain how much longer Maki’s forces can hold out, and to be cautious, it is imperative to swiftly lead the force there for reinforcement.
No matter what trump cards the Land of Demons keeps hidden, but as long as he, as Kazekage, steps in, any schemes and tricks, before absolute strength, are doomed to fail and are not worth worrying about.
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