Uchiha Izuna and his group, bypassing the traps, advanced towards the heart of Sunagakure.
Sunagakure's scouts learned of this news and immediately notified the Chiyo unit guarding the inner territory.
This unit was led by Chiyo and Pakura, among others. Upon receiving the news, Chiyo snorted coldly. "I said it all along, the chances of winning this battle are slim. After fighting a few minor countries and plundering some wealth, they dare to declare war on Konoha."
"Then, Elder Chiyo, do we still fight?" Pakura asked cautiously. She actually wanted to fight, because Rasa was at odds with them, and the shinobi on the mountain were innocent.
Chiyo frowned. "I know what you are thinking. It's about the shinobi on the mountain. But if you take action, it won't just be the mountain shinobi who face destruction."
"At that time, the 2000 Suna shinobi behind us will also be wiped out. Then Sunagakure will no longer have the ability to resist any external forces. Even Hanzo of the Land of Rain will take action, targeting Sunagakure." Chiyo appealed to reason and emotion.
Pakura also became hesitant. Chiyo signaled to the scout. "Do you know who is leading the Konoha team?"
The scout understood. He spoke, "It is Uchiha Izuna."
Pakura trembled all over. Finally, she gritted her teeth. "Let's withdraw. Leave one person behind to inform the thousand strong shinobi unit Rasa left here."
Pakura was unwilling, and did not want to be an enemy of Uchiha Izuna. Being unable to defeat him was one thing, but another reason was that deep in her heart, she still remembered that time when Uchiha Izuna saved her.
The young man was radiant and unrestrained.
Chiyo nodded. "Withdraw! Scout, you stay. Chiron, you also stay, protect the scout well."
Chiron bowed and said, "Yes! Mother!"
After everyone withdrew, Chiron looked at the scout. "You know what to do, right?"
"This subordinate understands!" After the scout finished speaking, Chiron gave him a bag of gold. "Do not return to Sunagakure recently. Wait until the war is over before coming back."
"Yes!" The scout took the money and left. Seeing this, Chiron also rushed towards Sunagakure.
They had no intention of telling Rasa about this matter. Instead, they planned to use this war to force Rasa to step down, then support Pakura to become the Fourth Kazekage, and remove Rasa from his position!
Just like that, while the thousand strong shinobi army left by Rasa was still unaware of what was happening, the Konoha assault force had already charged in!
Uchiha Obito formed hand signs, mobilizing chakra. "Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation!"
Blazing flames spewed from his mouth. The shinobi in front of him were stunned for a moment. One was just about to perform Water Style: Water Formation Wall to block it, while another prepared to launch a signal flare.
Seeing this, Namikaze Minato used the Flying Thunder God Technique. He first severed the arm of the one launching the signal flare, then thrust a kunai into the neck of the other shinobi.
After doing this, Namikaze Minato used the Flying Thunder God Technique again, returning to the vicinity of Uchiha Izuna.
Uchiha Obito's fire jutsu, meeting no resistance, like a pillar of fire, swept towards the camp of Rasa's garrison troops and the numerous shinobi!
In just one encounter, the camp of this unit turned into a sea of fire, with countless Suna shinobi screaming in terror.
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Launch the signal flare quickly!""Damn it! Where are the two guards at the entrance? What about the Chiyo unit?""I know, we've been sold out!" One of Rasa's officers gritted his teeth. Moreover, he was eighty percent sure that this was the idea of that old hag Chiyo!
If it were Pakura, no matter how extreme, she would not have failed to warn them of the enemy attack! It must be that damn old hag Chiyo!
He planned to escape this place. Where there is life, there is hope. As long as he could return to Sunagakure, he would expose the vile actions of the old hag Chiyo!
But the next moment, "You are smart, but, you have no chance." Uchiha Izuna appeared behind him.
He drew his Uchiha long sword and stabbed it through the officer's back from behind.
"Why, why! Aren't you from Konoha!" The officer said in disbelief. Wouldn't Konoha be happier the more chaotic Sunagakure became?
"Well, I have no objection to you exposing Chiyo. But, exposing Chiyo means Pakura will be implicated. I just don't want to make things difficult for her." Uchiha Izuna pulled out his sword.
The officer fell to the ground. Uchiha Izuna stepped on his head and crushed it, eliminating future trouble.
After taking a deep breath, "Leave no one alive!" Uchiha Izuna's voice spread throughout the military camp.
The four thousand strong shinobi corps all hardened their expressions and began the slaughter.
Uchiha Izuna did not see the Chiyo unit that Rasa's sister in law had mentioned. In just a few seconds, he deduced what Chiyo had done. This also suited his intentions, allowing them to quickly attack up the mountain and support his elder brother.
But he also had to prevent anyone from escaping here. Otherwise, even if Pakura was not involved, as part of the elder faction, she would not be able to wash away the blame.
Uchiha Obito switched between fire jutsu and sword techniques. With one sword slash, an enemy was beheaded, very imposing.
Hatake Kakashi drew the White Light, a flash of blade light. Using the Hatake sword style, wherever the blade danced, heads rolled.
Rin Nohara smiled and used the Severe Pain Foot and Mountain Crusher Fist. One punch blasted a Suna shinobi apart, interpreting violent aesthetics.
Among the four thousand strong shinobi corps, these three were the top performers. Each had killed at least 50 people.
In just thirty minutes, they completely annihilated the thousand strong Sunagakure unit.
Battle losses were counted: 50 dead, 70 seriously injured, 100 lightly injured.
The enemy side was completely annihilated, with no survivors. Uchiha Izuna sent 300 people to take the seriously injured shinobi back the way they came. The lightly injured shinobi were treated by the medical shinobi on site.
Rin Nohara was also among the medical personnel. With her use of the Mystical Palm Technique and precise control of chakra, in less than 10 minutes, all 100 lightly injured shinobi were completely treated.
After resting for 20 minutes, they all went up the mountain, killing everyone they met, leaving no survivors.
Namikaze Minato, using the Flying Thunder God Technique, took the lead. After killing 5 or 6 shinobi, he saw Rasa suppressing Uchiha Madara, so he quickly took action.
He severed the right hand Rasa was using to perform a jutsu. After that, it was the well known events.
Ryun's eyes lit up, looking at the three youngsters. "Not bad. You are the future of our Konoha Village. If you have any problems with cultivation in the future, you can come to my home to find me. If I know it, I will definitely teach you."
The three youngsters flushed with excitement, especially Obito. Besides cultivation problems, he had many things he wanted to ask for advice on, such as how to be a qualified Hokage.
Namikaze Minato smiled. "Hurry up and thank the Hokage-sama, why are you all standing there dumbfounded!"
"Oh? Oh oh oh oh oh! Thank you, Hokage-sama!" Uchiha Obito quickly bowed ninety degrees, his face showing excitement.
This was an honor unique to the new generation!
Hatake Kakashi was also very excited inside, but his face remained calm, unperturbed by favor or disgrace. "Thank you, Hokage-sama."
Rin Nohara nodded. "Brother in law, I will go with Obito and Kakashi to see sister then!"
"Mm, you are welcome to come. I think Tsunade will be very happy then." Ryun smiled.
The three youngsters looked excited. Seeing this, Ryun smiled and said, "Well then, grandfather, next is the negotiation."
Uchiha Izuna nodded. "Correct. I'll have to trouble you again. After all, everyone combined isn't as good at talking as you alone."
This 'good at talking' had a deeper meaning. During negotiations, Ryun could always strike at the opponent's vital point, making them pay a significant price.
Even Uchiha Izuna didn't have this ability. If one were to say who in Konoha could match him, I think it should be Orochimaru, as the two have something in common.
Shameless!
Yes, as long as they can make money, big money, what is face? Can you eat it? No!
Ryun laughed heartily. "Good, since everyone has fought such a beautiful battle, then I will contribute a little with my eloquence."
"Minato, pass down the order. All deceased shinobi are to be registered. After returning, their families will be given settlement fees! Ensure their families can live out their lives in peace. If I find out any officers, big or small, dare to embezzle this money, don't blame me for being merciless."
"Also, Shinnosuke, go and compile a list of the seriously injured personnel. Order the Konoha Hospital to treat them regardless of cost. If they can no longer be shinobi in the future, they must be given lighter jobs. Welfare benefits are to be paid at three times the normal rate. The extra money will be covered by Konoha's finances."
"For the lightly injured personnel, after treatment, ensure their physical functions are fully recovered and give them two years' salary, to be distributed immediately upon returning to the village. If anyone dares to play tricks here, Shinnosuke, no matter who it is, beat them to death for me!"
"Yes!" Namikaze Minato and Sarutobi Shinnosuke quickly bowed and left the military camp to start compiling the lists. They knew very well that if this matter was not handled properly, Ryun would not go after the specific personnel below.
They would be the first to be dealt with. Conversely, if this matter was handled properly, the two could advance further, their official careers smooth sailing.
Everything has two sides. Reward for good work, punishment for mistakes. With both reward and punishment, people can be both respectful and fearful, both admiring and cautious. And this is just the simplest.
Uchiha Izuna was not surprised, because Ryun had demanded this since the Second Shinobi World War. Treat your own people well, be harsh towards outsiders.
Reject corruption, promote integrity. The key was that although Ryun enforced this, he really did give high salaries! He wasn't stingy. The salaries he offered were not only enough for officials to support their families, but could even leave more than half leftover.
If, under such circumstances, there were still officials who embezzled or took bribes, then, even the clan leaders wouldn't dare speak for them, and would instead actively tie them up and deliver them to Ryun to apologize.
A Hokage or leader like this, from the time of the Shinobi Sect until now, in this era where the Five Great Nations carve out their own territories, there is only one!
Living under Ryun's rule, you should be secretly happy!
The three youngsters' looks towards Ryun changed. One moment he could be talking and laughing with you, the next he could transform into a fierce tiger, displaying thunderous authority, intimidating all officials!
"Alright, Ryun, don't be so serious, you're almost scaring the three children!" Uchiha Izuna sighed.
Ryun just came back to his senses. He laughed heartily. "Sorry, sorry, Obito, Kakashi, Rin, did I scare you? You are the future of Konoha, and you are also my grand disciples. In the future, you must wholeheartedly serve the people and contribute to the village."
"Obito, Kakashi, hear my command!" Ryun said with a smile.
The two were stunned, and knelt on one knee. "Obito/Kakashi present!"
"You both have the strength of Jōnin. Moreover, during this operation, you captured enemy shinobi to obtain important intelligence, and killed over 50 people. For this, you are specially exempted from the Jōnin exam, directly promoted to Jōnin. Upon returning to the village, collect your Jōnin vests."
"Hokage-sama, Rin..." Uchiha Obito looked up, wanting to speak for Rin. She had also contributed greatly.
But Rin pressed down Obito's head and smiled. "Hokage-sama, Obito's head is muddled, don't mind him! Jōnin is very good!"
Ryun tutted twice. When he watched the anime, he originally thought Obito was the one Rin liked. Looking at it now, isn't that exactly it!
"Heh, I understand. Rin Nohara, hear my command..."