The northern border frontline, the Leaf Village side, once again fell into a stalemate.
Originally, it was thought that Uchiha Kagami, who had perfectly fused with the power of Hashirama, could drive the invaders out in one fell swoop and lead the village to victory. However, to everyone's surprise, Kumogakure had gone mad and deployed two tailed beasts, causing the frontline situation to tighten once again.
Facing such a disaster-level monster, the Leaf ninja had to endure unprecedented pressure every day, let alone the constant interference and ambushes from Kinkaku in the rear.
Even Kagami, the strongest ninja in the village now, felt powerless. He did his best to protect his comrades, but many ninja still couldn't withstand the overwhelming power of the tailed beasts, resulting in heavy casualties.
To protect more companions, Kagami ignored everyone's dissuasion, even if it meant giving up territory to safeguard his comrades and preserve more viable forces. He simply couldn't stand by and watch his companions be slaughtered by the tailed beasts.
It was under this strategy that the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails acted like two massive bulldozers, leaving no one daring to stand in their way. The cunning Kumogakure forces only followed far behind the tailed beasts, waiting for them to destroy the Leaf's positions before swooping in to finish off the remnants.
With the help of the tailed beasts, the Kumogakure forces pushed forward relentlessly, once again setting up camp outside Kikyō Mountain.
In this life-and-death battle, Tobirama decided to take a risky move and dispatched another Shadow-level powerhouse to guard the home base, Hyūga Harukaze.
A seemingly simple order was the result of two weeks of debate among the higher-ups.
Some estimated that the entire Kumogakure had almost mobilized all its forces, with the Second Raikage coordinating with Ginkaku leading the surprise attack unit on the eastern front, while Kinkaku also coordinated with two tailed beasts advancing in the northern main battlefield. All in all, Kumogakure had no more powerful ninja left.
Although the elite forces were largely wiped out by Uchiha Kagami, the consecutive deployment of the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails only proves that they are running out of options.
At this moment, if a strong individual could be sent to lead a covert assassination squad to bypass the battlefield quietly and strike directly at the heart, destroying the upper echelons of the Cloud Village and occupying it, then all problems would be solved.
The Cloud ninja fighting outside would lose their supplies, all intelligence, and their morale would collapse, turning them into mere stray generals, wandering ghosts.
At this point, adopting a roundabout strategy and having the sharpest blade of the Leaf Village today—Uchiha Kagami—lead the charge to eliminate the remaining enemy forces one by one will ensure that victory is completely in the hands of the Leaf.
However, a majority still hold opposing views, believing that defending the Leaf Village is of utmost importance, which is beyond doubt.
The times are turbulent, with external wars raging, and the original peace treaty no longer exists. If we only consider the Cloud Village as the enemy at this juncture, we would be gravely mistaken. No one can guarantee that those small nations with varying intentions, as well as the Wind Country that has been staying put, won't suddenly launch an attack during this vulnerable moment.
The consequences of this incident would be devastating. Once it happens, Konoha would face imminent destruction, plunging into an abyss from which there is no return.
As a high-ranking official, even if one were to die, one cannot gamble with the lives of ordinary villagers.
After a week of fermentation, almost all the villagers became aware of the matter.
They voluntarily petitioned, expressing a strong desire to 'die for the Leaf,' and pleaded with the higher-ups to execute the 'Decapitation Plan.' After all, even the most insignificant ordinary villagers were still part of the Leaf. If victory could be achieved through this method, they would have no regrets.
At this moment, Hashirama's 'Will of Fire' seemed to take root and sprout in everyone's heart.
Under the united determination, Tobirama finally passed the proposal for the 'Decapitation Plan' and dispatched the always-guarding Hyūga Harukaze to launch a surprise attack on Kumogakure!
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At the same time, the Eastern Front.
In the Hidden Leaf Village's position, everyone was busy to the point of being overwhelmed. The logistics team was working tirelessly to reinforce the defenses and move supplies, while the patrolling ninjas were extremely cautious. The medical camp was also bustling with activity, transferring the wounded.
Apparently... a major battle is about to begin.
Surprisingly, some ninja were using earth-style ninjutsu to bury countless exploding tags in various corners of the camp.
In the main tent, Uzumaki Mito quickly removed her original armor and replaced it with an ordinary Konoha ninja outfit, put on a mask, tied up her red hair, and hid it with a hood.
After changing into her outfit, she took a few deep breaths, slightly easing the fatigue between her brows, and slowly stepped out of the tent.
Outside the tent, a reconnaissance team had already assembled.
"Lord Mito, Team Seven is on standby." The leading ninja looked up, revealing a pair of pure white eyes.
"Thank you for your hard work." Mito waved her hand, "Let's go!"
After days of battle, Mito was thoroughly annoyed by Ginkaku's incessant harassment. Not only did this guy hide his true form, but he also always started his actions during battles, which was utterly despicable.
Because of his sneak attacks, Mito had to divert her attention during the battle, fighting against the Second Raikage while also managing the rear lines, which made her increasingly exhausted.
That's why today's plan was devised.
She decided to use a shadow clone to face the Second Raikage, while her real body disguised itself as an ordinary Konoha patrol team, using the Byakugan to locate Ginkaku's whereabouts, and then personally intercept and kill him.
However, this means that the Second Raikage's side will inevitably lead to the defeat of the Leaf, with some territory being swallowed by the Cloud.
This is an unavoidable situation, and Mito has already made her resolve. The previous transfer work was all for this moment!
Even if it means sacrificing some territory, we must completely eradicate the cancer of Ginkaku!
With a signal flare shooting straight into the sky, Mito's eyes narrowed as the frontline troops began to clash.
Soon, under the search comparable to a radar detector, the Hyūga clan ninja also discovered Ginkaku's trail.
He didn't lead any Cloud ninja; he ventured into the blockade alone.
With the help of the Bashōsen and his immense chakra reserves, every casual strike was a map-wide bombardment. The wind howled, flames roared, and floods occasionally reversed, with lightning streaking across the sky. Ordinary jōnin were no match for him, and even a normal confrontation was a luxury.
"Found you!"
Mito activated the Body Flicker Technique, appearing behind Ginkaku in the blink of an eye. With a flick of her hand, several thick golden chains shot out!
A flash of ruthlessness crossed her eyes, and the tip of the chain gleamed with a cold light, creating a distorted airflow as it rubbed against the air!
Ginkaku turned back in surprise, instinctively raising his Bashōsen. A wall of earth rose from the ground, shielding him.
A series of 'thud' sounds rang out as the Adamantine Sealing Chains pierced through the earthen wall, wrapping around Ginkaku's fan and his entire arm. Mito pulled hard, and the chains were instantly taut with immense force.
Ginkaku's robust body crashed through the wall uncontrollably, hurtling toward Mito.
"This moment, I've been waiting for a long time!"
Mito's fingers closed together, thrusting sharply toward Ginkaku's brow. Dark red tailed beast chakra enveloped her arm, suddenly expanding into a sharp, gray-blue pincer!
"The game is over!" Ginkaku's eyes widened, but what glimmered in his pupils was not fear, but... excitement.
"Pfft."
There were no surprises as Ginkaku's head was pierced through by the chakra pincer. The next second, it exploded into a mist of blood. A headless corpse, along with the Bashōsen, fell to the ground.
"Success!"
"Lord Mito is mighty!"
"It's settled! Ginkaku is dead, and we no longer have to hold back!"
Suddenly, amid the crowd's cheers, the corpse turned into white smoke, dissipating into nothingness.
"Impossible!"
"Could it be… that the frequent disturbances at our position all this time have been caused by a shadow clone?"
Mito paled: "If this is just a shadow clone, then where is his real body?"
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