The land of rain, where the rain never stops.
Inside a cave, the temporary base of Konoha Village's intelligence unit.
Danzo's single eye seemed shrouded in a layer of gloom, revealing a hint of melancholy.
Over the past few days, the fierce battles on the intelligence front have resulted in heavy casualties among Danzo's men.
These people were elites whom he had carefully cultivated over time, and who were absolutely loyal to him.They were originally the core team he planned to build the "Root" organization in the future.
However, their sacrifice on the battlefield in the Land of Rain is now a heavy blow to Danzo.
"Damn old poisoner!" Danzo cursed under his breath, his voice revealing a deep fear of this "demigod" of the ninja world.
Hanzo the Salamander—his name is legendary in the ninja world.He led the ninjas of the Land of Rain, an impenetrable fortress.
They cooperated seamlessly with each other, acted swiftly, and appeared like ghosts, making it impossible for intelligence agents from various countries to defend against them, resulting in heavy casualties.
Especially Hanzo the Salamander himself, whose strength is unfathomable.Ordinary elite intelligence squads are simply no match for him, and cannot escape his grasp at all.
In the past few days, eighty percent of Danzo's subordinates have lost their lives at the hands of Hanzo the Salamander.
The poison of Hanzo the Salamander caused Danzo immense headaches.Once the poisonous mist spread, it would spread rapidly like a plague, leaving no one unscathed.
The losses of the past few days made Danzo realize that if he did not make full preparations and rashly led his army into the Land of Rain, it would likely trigger a huge disaster.
After all, Hanzo the Salamander only needed to create a large-scale poisonous fog to inflict devastation on the ninja army.At that point, Danzo would probably regret it deeply.
Danzo slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping over his subordinates standing before him, who were all quietly awaiting his orders.
Danzo took a deep breath, then said in a low, firm voice, "Pack up and prepare to retreat." His words were brief and powerful, without the slightest hesitation.
Upon hearing the order, the subordinates immediately sprang into action.They quickly gathered various items from the camp, sorting out the useful ones in preparation for taking them away.
At the same time, they also began to destroy some facilities and equipment that could not be taken away, to ensure that these things would not fall into the hands of the Rain Ninja.
After everything was packed up, Danzo personally checked it over to make sure nothing was missed.Then he and his men quickly left the temporary camp.
Shortly after Danzo left, a thick plume of smoke rose from the cave.The men covering the rear set fire to the camp, burning it to the ground.
On the other side, in the Konoha camp located on the border, the atmosphere was tense yet heated.
After several days of tireless effort, Tsunade finally succeeded in concocting an antidote specifically for Hanzo's poison.
This achievement is undoubtedly a major breakthrough for the Konoha ninjas, because with this antidote, the risk of casualties they face in the battle against Hanzo the Salamander will be greatly reduced.
"Great!" Akimichi Torifu clapped his hands excitedly, his voice echoing in the tent."With this antidote, we can advance into the heart of the Land of Rain without any worries."
Sitting in the main seat, Akimichi Torifu glanced at the spirited young ninjas below, a surge of pride welling up within him.
He took a deep breath and then decisively issued the order: "Pass on my order, Orochimaru and Jiraiya, you two will lead a combat squad to clear out any spies within a 20-mile radius around the army.Do not let any enemy escape, and ensure that our operation is not leaked."
Then, Akimichi Torifu turned his gaze to Tsunade and said solemnly, "Tsunade, you are in charge of the logistics camp and the medical camp.The safety of the logistical supplies is of paramount importance and cannot be compromised in the slightest."
Then, he looked at Nara Shikayoshi and Nara Shikanobu and instructed them, "You two must cooperate closely and do a good job in assisting them."
Finally, Akimichi Torifu surveyed the entire area and solemnly addressed the others: "Everyone must remain at their post and cannot afford to make any mistakes.We are fully prepared; now, let us march into the Land of Rain!"
As a crisp and loud command rang out, the ninjas at the border camp seemed to be injected with a powerful force, and they moved quickly and in an orderly manner.
Orochimaru and Jiraiya, two powerful ninjas, each led several elite squads, rushing out of the camp like arrows released from a bow.Their figures moved through the dense forest like phantoms, elusive and unpredictable.
From the air, the entire scene resembles a dynamic painting.
From time to time, the wails of ninja echoed through the forest surrounding the Konoha camp—signs of death and the beginning of carnage.These sounds reverberated through the silent forest, sending chills down one's spine.
However, this is just the beginning.
After quickly eliminating the spies around the camp, the Konoha army embarked on their journey without hesitation.
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The Land of Rain, a country shrouded in rain, where the sky is always gray, as if the sun will never pierce through the clouds.
On this land, a new camp for Konoha is being quietly established.
As the Konoha army continued its advance, they penetrated deep into the heart of the Land of Rain, and the battle with Amegakure gradually became a stalemate.
At first, the ninjas of Amegakure were clearly caught off guard by the swift attack from Konoha.
However, under Hanzo of the Salamander's leadership, the Amegakure ninja quickly stabilized their lines.They displayed unwavering fighting spirit and outstanding combat skills.Their superior skills hindered Konoha's attack to some extent.
Just as Hanzo the Salamander was preparing to organize a counterattack, he was surprised to find that Konoha's troops had regained their footing after establishing a new camp.
Konoha's steady and methodical fighting style was like a sharp sword, piercing Hanzo of the Salamander's heart and putting him under unprecedented pressure.This tactic not only prevented Hanzo of the Salamander from utilizing his advantages, but also put him in a passive and defensive position.
As the leader of the Land of Rain, Hanzo the Salamander naturally possesses extraordinary strength and combat experience.
He originally thought that Konoha would engage in a fierce head-on confrontation with him, as in the past.With his abilities, he was confident he could inflict heavy casualties on Konoha, and might even be able to break through their defenses in one fell swoop.
However, Konoha adopted a completely different strategy this time.Instead of confronting Hanzo of the Salamander head-on, they used their superior national strength to completely crush the Land of Rain.
This tactic, though seemingly unremarkable, struck precisely at the Land of Rain's weakness.
Although the Land of Rain strengthened its power in a short period of time by plundering a large amount of resources from the Land of Iron, this was only a temporary measure.
Faced with the continuous support and expenditure from Konoha Village, the Land of Rain's resources will soon be exhausted.Before long, the Land of Rain will inevitably be dragged down and ultimately fall into the abyss of defeat.
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