The next day.
In the early morning, while it was still dim, the Konoha Camp began to operate like a precise instrument.
Hundreds of Ninja moved within the Konoha Camp, an action that made the spies from various villages hidden within the Konoha Camp feel a sense of unease. They wanted to convey the Konoha Ninja's abnormality but were hindered by the security personnel, who were several times stricter than usual. They could only watch the Ninja's actions and fret.
"Ah, so efficient," Ren remarked, standing before an open space and watching the continuously assembling troops.
"Because our time is tight, we must launch an attack before dawn to defeat Kumogakure's Border Line as quickly as possible," Minato said calmly, standing in front of Ren and looking straight ahead.
This time was when the Kumogakure Ninja were most fatigued and relaxed their guard, making it the best time to act.
"Where is Uncle Fugaku?" Ren asked softly after glancing around.
From the moment he woke up this morning and met with Minato, he hadn't even seen a shadow of Fugaku.
"Senior Fugaku has already led his team out," Minato said. He then looked at the assembled team in front of him, took two steps forward, and shouted loudly.
"Move out!"
"Yes!"
With Minato's command, all the Ninja moved. Under the watchful eyes of the spies from various villages, they exited the Konoha Camp and swiftly headed towards the Border Line.
On the way, Minato explained to Ren as they continuously leaped through the forest.
"Our mission is only to intercept the enemy's reinforcement troops. Once Senior Fugaku's side sends a signal, we can retreat."
"Got it, got it, you already said that," Ren said helplessly, looking at the trees flying past on both sides.
"Ren, this opponent is not weak; don't be careless," Minato said sternly, noticing Ren's slight distraction.
He didn't want Ren to lose his life on the battlefield due to carelessness.
"Yes! Understood!" Ren immediately corrected his attitude and replied seriously, noticing Minato's stern expression.
Not long after, Minato led everyone across the Border Line. With the help of the Perception Ninja, they bypassed the battlefield of Fugaku and Kumogakure and headed straight for the rear.
"Brother Minato, the battle situation on Uncle Fugaku's side seems to be in a stalemate," Ren said, frowning slightly and turning to look at Minato.
In his perception, although Fugaku had more people than the enemy, their advance speed didn't seem particularly ideal.
"Don't worry, Senior Fugaku has most of the elite from the Konoha Camp with him. We just need to hold off the enemy's reinforcement troops for a while," Minato was much calmer than the worried Ren. This wasn't the first time he and Fugaku had dealt with each other.
This man's ability to become the Uchiha clan leader wasn't just due to his intelligence; strong power was also very important.
Not long after, everyone arrived at the target location and began setting traps on the enemy's inevitable path.
Exploding Tag, Shuriken, steel wires, etc. Ren even set up several small Sealing Jutsu formations to trap the enemy, which surprised Minato.
"Ren, don't forget there's still a battle; conserve some Chakra," Minato said helplessly, looking at Ren who had jumped back to his side. After all, while Sealing Jutsu was powerful, it consumed a significant amount of Chakra. For mere traps, a Sealing Jutsu formation usually wouldn't be used.
"Uh…" Ren blinked, then said softly after a moment of silence.
"Brother Minato, my Chakra, currently, seems to be a bit… abundant."
"…" Minato realized what Ren meant when he pointed to his abdomen. He immediately fell silent.
He almost forgot, this kid was a Jinchuriki; the Chakra in his body was virtually inexhaustible. Using that little bit was like a drop in the ocean, having no effect whatsoever.
"Hmm? Brother Minato, it seems they're here," just then, Ren suddenly turned his head, looked forward, and said in a deep voice.
In his perception, thousands of Ninja were rapidly approaching from the jungle ahead, already less than five hundred meters away from them.
"Are they here…" Minato's eyes narrowed slightly, and he turned to shout in a low voice behind him.
"Prepare for battle!"
"Yes!"
The Konoha Ninja behind him received the order and passed it down. Immediately after, everyone dispersed, led by their squad leaders, and hid in the forest, quietly waiting for the enemy's arrival.
"Hmm… here they come."
"Boom!!"
As soon as Ren finished speaking, a towering blaze erupted from the nearby jungle, and like a chain reaction, the jungle ahead began to explode wildly, with loud screams mixed in the explosive flames.
The explosions continued for a few breaths before gradually stopping. Kumogakure Ninja emerged from the thick smoke, each wounded and looking exceptionally disheveled.
"Looks like it worked well, Brother Minato!" Ren took out his Thunder God Sword from his Ninja tool pouch. As Chakra was infused, the laser blade appeared, wreathed in lightning.
"Let's go, we'll meet this A-B Combo," Minato said in a deep voice, holding a Flying Thunder God Kunai in his hand.
"Alright!" Ren noticed the few people who had followed him. Ren turned around and smiled.
"Senior Dōton, Senior Gaku, please go help the others. This place can be left to me and Brother Minato."
"Hmm?" The few people were startled. Akimichi Dōton stepped forward and said in a deep voice.
"Ren, this is no joke. If you and Minato get trapped by the enemy, it would be bad."
"That's right, let's act together," Inuzuka Gaku, standing nearby, echoed. After all, in their eyes, Ren and Minato were both Konoha's hope and future. They wouldn't want anything to happen to either of them.
"What do you say, Brother Minato?" Ren turned to Minato and asked.
"Senior Gaku, Senior Dōton, please go help the others. Ren and I will be fine here," Minato said calmly without turning his head.
With his Flying Thunder God, he could withdraw with Ren at any time. Having too many teammates would actually be disadvantageous to his combat.
"This… alright then." Seeing Minato say this, the two could only compromise. They turned and led their teams to other battlefields where fighting had already begun, leaving only Ren and Minato standing on the tree trunk, waiting for the enemy's arrival.
"Damn it, is it Konoha's guys!" A deep voice came from the forest. The next moment, two figures flashed out from the forest, and their gazes met with the two standing on the open ground and the tree trunk.
"Let's go," Minato said, then disappeared with an Instantaneous Body Technique, reappearing on the open ground. Ren's figure also appeared beside him.
A Kumogakure Ninja standing on a tree trunk saw this scene, his pupils instantly constricted, and he said tremblingly.
"That yellow hair and Instantaneous Body Technique… it's Konoha's Yellow Flash!"