Today, after years of development and accumulation, Amegakure has become exceptionally powerful.Its leader, Hanzo of the Salamander, is revered as a "demigod" due to his extraordinary strength and reputation.
Hanzo the Salamander harbored a grand goal in his heart: to become the "Sixth Kage" of the ninja world.
However, to achieve this goal, he faces a huge obstacle—Konoha Village.As a long-established power in the ninja world, Konoha Village's foundation and strength should not be underestimated.
Hanzo knew that to become the Sixth Kage of the ninja world, he had to defeat the formidable Konoha Village.Therefore, he would inevitably launch an attack on Konoha Village, attempting to weaken its strength and pave the way for his own goal.
Konoha's every move naturally attracted the attention of other ninja villages in the ninja world.After years of recuperation, the desire of various countries for external expansion had long been suppressed, like a volcano about to erupt.
The leaders of the various ninja villages all understood that this was an excellent opportunity for external expansion.
They would never let this rare opportunity slip by, and began to plan and prepare to make their mark in the upcoming war and realize their ambitions and goals.
In a corner of the ninja world, there are some ambitious figures hiding.
These people were observing the situation from the shadows, waiting for the right moment to make their move.
They would cleverly exploit various contradictions and conflicts, fanning the flames and escalating the scale of the war, thereby achieving their ulterior motives amidst the chaos.
The shadow of war loomed over the village like a thick, dark cloud, making it hard to breathe.
The entire village was affected by the impending war, and people's conversations revolved around it, with everyone discussing the various details of the war.
The ninja forces of Konoha marched to the border of the Land of Rain and set up camp, adopting a posture that threatened the Land of Rain's rear.This move undoubtedly sent a clear signal to the Land of Rain: Konoha Village can threaten the rear of Amegakure Village at any time.
Meanwhile, the leaders of Konoha Village were not idle either.They sent a notice to Hanzo of the Salamander, hoping that he would withdraw his troops from the Land of Iron and return to the Land of Rain.
However, to the surprise of the Konoha leadership, Hanzo of the Salamander and Amegakure reacted unusually strongly.
Not only did they not accept Konoha's proposal, they continued to send large numbers of ninja troops to the border, creating a confrontational situation with Konoha.
With a loud bang, a sturdy desk in the ninja encampment of Amegakure in the Land of Iron was suddenly kicked over by a powerful force, scattering wood chips and paper everywhere.
Standing before the desk was none other than Hanzo, the demigod of the Salamander.His face was filled with murderous intent, his eyes glaring at the proclamation from Konoha Village clutched in his hand.He roared angrily, "Damn Konoha Village, how dare you humiliate me like this!"
As one of the five great nations of the ninja world, Konoha Village naturally holds a significant position and influence.
However, for a small country like Amegakure, Konoha's focus is more on the other five great nations.Although Konoha has paid more attention to Amegakure in recent years, the level of attention is clearly not high enough.
This announcement from Konoha Village was filled with contempt and disdain, undoubtedly a huge insult to Hanzo of the Salamander.As someone who aspired to become the "Sixth Kage," Hanzo of the Salamander could not tolerate such humiliation.
What angered him even more was that the ninja forces of Konoha Village were stationed on the border of the Land of Rain, which undoubtedly posed a serious threat to his rear in the war and the security of the Land of Rain.
Faced with this situation, Hanzo the Salamander thought to himself: [It seems I have no choice but to withdraw my troops from the Land of Iron.]
Therefore, Hanzo of the Salamander did not hesitate to issue an order to his subordinates, allowing the ninjas of Amegakure to plunder resources indiscriminately in the territory of the Land of Iron that they had already occupied.
To Hanzo the Salamander, the current samurai of the Land of Iron were nothing more than a bunch of weak ants, not worth his attention at all.
On this vast battlefield, only the rookie named "Mifune" managed to attract Hanzo the Salamander's attention.
After the general of the Land of Iron was beheaded in one round by Hanzo the Salamander in a fierce battle, the remaining warriors of the Land of Iron were so terrified by Hanzo's terrifying aura that they scattered and fled in all directions.
However, amidst this chaos, Mifune resolutely stepped forward, fearlessly confronting Hanzo the Salamander.Wielding a sharp blade, his eyes blazing, he engaged Hanzo in a thrilling duel without flinching.
Despite Mifune's best efforts, he was ultimately no match for the powerful Hanzo the Salamander and was eventually defeated.
However, just as Hanzo the Salamander was preparing to deliver the final blow to Mifune, he was moved by Mifune's selfless and fearless spirit.A surge of admiration welled up within Hanzo, and he decided to spare Mifune's life.Thus, Mifune became the sole survivor of this brutal battle among the warriors of the Land of Iron.
Meanwhile, the ninjas of Amegakure were plundering the Land of Iron's territory as if it were their own land, seemingly forgetting that it had once been their territory and reveling in the fruits of their victory.
Time flies, and five days pass in the blink of an eye.During this short time, the ninjas of Amegakure enjoyed a feast of delicious food, eating until they were stuffed and their mouths were full of oil.
Under the command of Hanzo the Salamander, the Amegakure forces began their retreat back to the Land of Rain.They returned laden with the wealth and supplies they had plundered from the Land of Iron, and set off on their journey home with great satisfaction.
However, with rainThe prosperity of the Hidden Village stands in stark contrast to the devastation of the Land of Iron, where the plundered areas resemble hell.
The once prosperous town is now a ruin, the streets deserted, with only corpses scattered everywhere, emitting a nauseating stench.The former paradise is now a wasteland, as if shrouded in the shadow of death.
Amidst these ruins, the surviving citizens of the Iron Kingdom wailed in anguish.They had lost their loved ones and homes, and their lives were plunged into despair.
However, those high and mighty warriors of the Land of Iron, like ostriches, buried their heads in the sand and ignored these problems.
Having been terrified by Hanzo the Salamander, they dared not face reality and could only choose to escape the problems.They pretended these problems did not exist and refused to confront the suffering of the people of the Land of Iron.
At this moment, the only hope of the high-ranking samurai of the Land of Iron is that Hanzo the Salamander can leave their country as soon as possible so that they can continue to live a life of privilege and continue to exploit the common people at the bottom.
Wow, you actually said that those ordinary people have just experienced the calamities of war and need time to recover and recuperate.
Please, we are high and mighty, invincible samurai lords!
You lowly commoners want to recuperate and rebuild your lives?What business is that of us samurai lords?
The taxes due must not be reduced in the slightest, otherwise how can the samurai lord continue to enjoy his luxurious life?
If the samurai lords want to test their swords, you lowly commoners must stand obediently and let the samurai lords use your bodies to test their swords.This is your honor.[Note 1]
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Led by Hanzo the Salamander, the ninjas of Amegakure quickly returned to the Land of Rain.
This group of ninjas brought back a large amount of supplies looted from the Land of Iron, which gave Hanzo the Salamander more confidence to fight against Konoha.
These supplies included not only various weapons and equipment, but also ample food and funds, which was undoubtedly an important resupply for Amegakure.
Upon returning to Amegakure, Hanzo of the Salamander issued an order without hesitation to exterminate all foreign ninjas who had entered the Land of Rain.His voice was cold and resolute, without the slightest hesitation or doubt.
This order covers a very wide range, including not only the ninjas of Konoha Village, but also those of Sunagakure and Iwagakure.
Hanzo of the Salamander seems intent on building an impenetrable wall around the borders of the Land of Rain, strictly prohibiting ninjas from other countries from setting foot on its territory.His determination is so great that it commands respect.
However, this decision stirred up a huge controversy, like stirring up a hornet's nest.
The Sand Village and the Stone Village, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, suddenly felt that their status had been seriously challenged.
As one of the five great powers, they were so looked down upon by a small country that had once been their battlefield.This was undoubtedly a trampling on their dignity.
As a result, both countries dispatched their own ninja forces to the border of the Land of Rain as a protest and warning against Hanzo the Salamander.
For a time, a tense atmosphere permeated the border of the Land of Rain.The ninjas on both sides were on high alert, and the slightest disturbance could trigger a fierce conflict.
This further intensified the already complex situation in the ninja world.Conflicts and tensions between nations escalated, and Amegakure became the epicenter of this storm, bearing the pressure and challenges from all sides.
Amegakure is now a powder keg; a single spark could ignite it, causing chaos throughout the entire ninja world.And soon, that spark appeared.
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The Land of Rain, an ordinary little village.
Suddenly, a group of ninjas wearing Konoha headbands rushed in.Like hungry wolves, they killed anyone they saw and set fires everywhere.Soon, the entire village was razed to the ground.
The group of Konoha ninja did not stop, but continued to attack the next village.
Within just a few days, war broke out in many parts of the Land of Rain.Requests for help arrived at Hanzo the Salamander's desk like snowflakes.
"Konoha, you've gone too far!" Hanzo of the Salamander, holding the intelligence gathered by the ANBU, erupted in fury.
Ever since the Land of Rain began expanding its military power, Konoha ninjas have been swarming in waves, like flies drawn by a scent.Hanzo of the Salamander has also been countering and suppressing wave after wave of them.
When he attacked the Land of Iron, Konoha Village actually sent ninja troops to garrison the border of the Land of Rain, threatening his rear and causing his military achievements to fail.
And then there was that humiliating notice of withdrawal.
Now they are sending ninjas to burn, kill, and plunder throughout the Land of Rain.
Especially now that they are in a standoff at the border with Konoha, Konoha has actually crossed the border and come to the Land of Rain to burn, kill, and plunder.This is a clear slap in the face to myself, who aspires to become the "Sixth Kage."
The salamander's taut nerves snapped.
Amegakure declares war on Konoha.
This news quickly swept through the entire ninja world, stunning all the nations of the ninja world.
This is the first time since the end of the Warring States period that a small country has taken the lead in declaring war on a large country, and it is also a declaration of war against Konoha Village, which is currently the strongest ninja village in the world.
Faced with Amegakure's declaration of war, Konoha Village was not to be outdone and responded accordingly.
Konoha declared war on Amegakure and brought out Akimichi Torifu, who was recuperating at home, to serve as the commander-in-chief on the front lines.
However, Akimichi Torifu was merely a mascot.The actual tasks were handled by up-and-coming young ninjas such as Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru.
The war has already broken out, but the only one who is still completely bewildered is Shimura Danzo, who is stationed on the border and gathering intelligence on the Land of Rain.
Only after receiving information from the village did Shimura Danzo learn that the mountainDanzo Shimura has withdrawn from the Land of Iron.In an attempt to atone for his mistakes, Danzo Shimura once wanted to become the commander-in-chief of the front lines, hoping to restore his reputation through military achievements.
However, the Third Hokage and the higher-ups did not lose their minds.They did not agree to Shimura Danzo's request, but instead appointed Akimichi Torifu as the commander-in-chief of the front line.
Having no other choice, Shimura Danzo had to stay at the front lines and try to find an opportunity to gain merit in battle.
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