Hayama's voice was filled with admiration. "The tenacious vitality and recovery power of the Senju clan are fully demonstrated in Nawaki-sama! Even severely wounded, he is still buying time for the Konoha ninjas behind him to retreat."
"However, Sunagakure's sand is both offensive and defensive, and the Konoha ninjas' casualties are continuously increasing."
"Another ninja is being strangled by sand, the situation is critical!"
An old farmer from the Sunagakure border had red eyes and said to his grandson beside him, "These Sunagakure people are too annoying. They used to frequently raid the Land of Fire, but unfortunately, we are all just ordinary people and can't do anything."
The grandson clenched his small fists and loudly said, "Grandpa, I want to join the army! I want to help Nawaki-sama fight the Suna ninjas!"
The old farmer stroked his grandson's head, but tears couldn't help but flow down.
The live broadcast screen suddenly switched to close-up mode, first showing Sasuke's figure.
Hayama's commentary instantly became impassioned. "Viewers! What we are seeing now is Prince Sasuke of the Land of Water! He holds the Kusanagi Sword, and the Lightning Chakra surrounding his body has already taken shape!"
"Pay attention to this strike! He cleaved through an Iwa ninja's earth spear, his movements clean and precise, showing no airs of a prince! You know, Prince Sasuke is only 17 years old this year, yet he is already fighting on the front lines!"
The camera then swept over Hamamaru , Seishin, and Shiryu.
Hayama's voice was filled with emotion. "These three on the left are Prince Hamamaru, Prince Seishin, and Prince Shiryu! Prince Hamamaru's 'Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique' is suppressing the Kumogakure ninja's attack."
"To protect a civilian ninja, he took a heavy punch head-on. The wound on his back is deep enough to show bone, yet he still hasn't retreated a single step!"
"Prince Seishin has activated his Sharingan, predicting the Kumogakure ninja's movements, providing precise tactical support to his teammates."
"Prince Shiryu can unleash Dragons with his fists, and each Dragon can slay several Kumogakure ninjas, truly powerful!"
In the capital's market, the commoners, seeing the princes' performance, instantly erupted in excitement.
A vegetable vendor put down her basket and shouted to the people around her, "Look at our princes! Which one isn't fighting with all their might? Prince Hamamaru's back is covered in blood, it breaks my heart to see it."
A young woman wiped away tears with her handkerchief. "Prince Seishin is only 17 years old. To be on the battlefield so young, what reason do we have not to support them?"
More and more commoners gathered in front of the televisions, some holding signs that read "Go Princes!"
The close-up shot then switched to a medical tent, where Karin, Manaka, and Shion appeared on screen.
Hayama's commentary was gentle yet firm. "What you are seeing now is the front-line medical tent. Princess Karin is transferring Chakra to severely wounded ninjas. Her special physique allows for rapid Chakra recovery for others. That ninja just now had lost consciousness, and it was Princess Karin who pulled him back from the brink of death with her own Chakra."
"Princess Manaka is suturing wounds. Her technique is precise, and her suturing speed is twice that of ordinary medical ninja, gaining precious treatment time for the wounded."
"Princess Shion has been continuously transferring Chakra for over an hour, her face pale but still not stopping. The ninja in front of her, who originally had weak breathing, can now speak."
A female doctor had red eyes and said to her colleague, "Medical ninjas face the most danger on the front lines. The princesses not only have to save people but also guard against sneak attacks from Sunagakure ninjas. They don't have an easy time."
A wounded soldier who had just been discharged from the hospital excitedly said, "I was injured on the front line before, and Princess Karin saved me. Her Chakra is so warm, just like sunlight."
The commoners' emotions were fully ignited. Some began to pack their bags, saying they wanted to go to the front line as medical assistants.
Others took out money, saying they wanted to buy nutritional supplements for the princesses, and the scene briefly got out of control.
Shun, who was handling post-war affairs at the Land of Fire border, immediately rushed to the temporary live broadcast point after receiving a report from his subordinates.
The screen switched to Shun's figure. He was wearing a ninja uniform, his face still bearing traces of gunpowder smoke, and he slowly spoke to the camera, "People of the Land of Water, I am Uchiha Shun."
Hayama's commentary appropriately lowered its volume, serving as background information.
"Shun-sama just finished the battle with the Land of Akatsuki and immediately rushed here without stopping to comfort the commoners. As you can see, there are still bloodstains on his cuffs. Clearly, he hasn't had time to tidy himself up, but what he cares about most is our safety."
Shun's gaze was gentle yet firm. "I know you are very moved to see the princes and princesses fighting on the front lines, and you also want to contribute to the Land of Water. I appreciate this sentiment. But the battlefield is not a place for ordinary people, it is full of danger."
"Without Ninjutsu, you would only sacrifice yourselves in vain. This is not what I want to see, nor is it the goal of the princes and princesses' struggles."
He paused and continued, "Your mission is to work hard and live well. Farmers should cultivate the land well to provide food for the front lines. Artisans should work hard to forge weapons for the front lines. Merchants should conduct business well to ensure the flow of supplies."
"Only with a stable rear can we on the front lines fight without worries and concentrate on battle. Leave the matters of war to us professional ninjas and soldiers."
Sayuri stood beside Shun and added, "Everyone, please rest assured. We will broadcast the front-line situation in real-time, keeping you informed of the developments. But please trust Shun-sama. Staying in the rear and doing your part is the greatest support for the front line."
The viewers gradually calmed down.
Tatsuma wiped away his tears and said to the people around him, "Shun-sama is right, we would only cause trouble if we went. Tomorrow, I'll go to the fields to plant, and grow more food to send to the front lines."
Yuri nodded. "I'm going to the textile factory to work and weave more cloth for the soldiers' uniforms."
The commoners dispersed, returning to their posts. The capital returned to order, but everyone's hearts were filled with fighting spirit. They knew that every effort they made was to protect their loved ones on the front lines.
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