Since Rengoku was planning to put these younger people through some training this time, naturally, he wasn't going to have a few people simply follow the main force into battle.
Instead, they would be divided into elite squads and sent to attack Sunagakure.
Apart from Kazekage Pakura, no one in Sunagakure currently had particularly high combat power.
After becoming familiar with all the different nature transformations, he had basically laid a solid foundation.
Next, he had to properly study his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
He had previously heard Natsuki talk about the different levels of the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Rengoku also knew that to contend with the Otsutsuki, the Mangekyo Sharingan had to advance another level beyond the Eternal Eye.
At the very least, it needed to reach the same level as the Rinnegan. Otherwise, they would be at a disadvantage when fighting the Otsutsuki clan.
He began studying his Sharingan at home.
Until the pupil-technique clone in the Land of Wind began calling him.
Rengoku's expression changed slightly, and his consciousness switched over.
Perspective shift.
Rengoku arrived in the Land of Wind.
Kato Dan was reporting to Rengoku.
"Rengoku, around two thousand Sunagakure shinobi are hiding at this location in the Demon Desert."
"Many of them are activating a formation. I took a look, and it should be used to increase the wind force."
"The people from Sunagakure should be using the sandstorms to slow down our advance."
"I also detected large numbers of Sunagakure guards stationed here, here, and in these cities."
"These are all cities in the Land of Wind with relatively large populations. They should be worried about Minato's Flying Thunder God, which is why they have so many guards."
Kato Dan's Soul Transformation Technique was an existence with no counter in Sunagakure.
His soul had already gone over and figured out the situation there, yet Sunagakure had no idea at all.
After hearing this, Rengoku thought for a moment.
"In that case, we naturally can't not use Minato's Flying Thunder God."
He said to Tsunade beside Kato Dan, "I'm planning to have Minato use Flying Thunder God to launch a surprise attack on them."
"This time, I'm also going to bring the new generation from the village. Would you be interested in being the battle commander?"
Tsunade stood up eagerly after hearing this, "I'm interested. Planting trees every day is getting a little annoying."
Rengoku nodded slightly, "All right. Have them make preparations for battle first."
"I'll bring the Flying Thunder God coordinates over."
Rengoku left an pupil-technique clone in the Uchiha clan compound.
His main body had already used the Soul Transformation Technique to soar into the sky and fly toward Sunagakure.
———
[Uchiha Clan Compound]
Rengoku's pupil-technique clone quickly moved toward the Hokage Building using Shadow Release.
Soon, he arrived at the Hokage's office.
Although he was the Fifth Hokage, he didn't feel familiar with this place at all. On the contrary, it still felt strange to him.
After all, he didn't like dealing with political affairs.
After entering, Rengoku saw that Minato's desk was completely clean.
There wasn't even a pile of unfinished work.
It was obvious that Minato handled these official matters with ease.
Unlike some idiot who simply wasn't cut out for this, couldn't get anything done, and ended up with documents piled as high as a mountain, even working himself into such exhaustion that the jinchuriki's body broke down.
"Rengoku, what brings you here?"
Rengoku briefly explained the situation, "This time, we'll directly use your ability to transport several hundred people over and launch a surprise attack on them."
Minato became interested, "That would expose my identity as the Nine-Tails jinchuriki."
The amount of chakra required for Flying Thunder God's spatial jumps was linked to both the number of people and the distance.
Taking more than a hundred people to the Land of Wind would be impossible without the Nine-Tails' chakra.
Rengoku didn't care, "Anyway, when we were attacked by the Aerial Ninja last time, they probably noticed when you used your formation."
"There's no need to hide it anymore. We might as well use it to deter some people with ulterior motives."
Minato naturally had no objections, "In that case, I don't have anything to do here. Let's go now."
Rengoku reached out and stopped him.
"Don't rush. This time, I'm planning to throw the new generation over there to train them."
"Have Shikaku notify them and tell them to gather at the Uchiha training ground."
Minato nodded and immediately picked up the phone, asking Yamanaka Inoichi to notify everyone.
———
Everyone he had ordered to come soon gathered.
The Uchiha clan training ground was quickly packed with people.
Not only were the younger generation of the Uchiha clan there, but the students from the first elite class of the Ninja Academy had also arrived.
The members of the Ino–Shika–Cho teams were there, and even Might Guy and Rock Lee had come.
The only ones who hadn't come were Neji and Tenten.
Because... Tenten was pregnant.
It was the first time both young people had experienced something like this, so they were somewhat at a loss.
Neji had originally wanted to come, but Rengoku refused.
Although this was a rare opportunity, Tenten had only just become pregnant, so it was better for Neji to stay by her side.
More than ten members of the Hyuga clan had also come, all from the younger generation.
There were nearly a hundred people in total.
Basically all the new generation's elites were here.
Everyone had put on their equipment and brought the necessary supplies.
Everyone gathered together and chatted with friends they were familiar with.
When Rengoku appeared, everyone immediately fell silent.
The Fourth Hokage, Minato, had also come with Rengoku.
"Greetings, Fourth Hokage."
"Greetings, Fifth Hokage."
Whenever Rengoku and Minato stood together, everyone would refer to them as the Fourth and Fifth Hokage.
Minato stood half a step behind, indicating that he wasn't the main character.
"You all know that Konoha and Sunagakure have already declared war."
"As the new generation of talent in Konoha, there are plenty of opportunities for battle at the front lines."
"Before coming here, most of you should have received some information."
"You will serve as Konoha's special operations squads and go to the Land of Wind to fight Sunagakure."
Rengoku waved his hand, and someone immediately hung up a three-meter-wide map behind him.
He pointed toward the vast territory of the Land of Wind.
"The outer ring of the Land of Wind has already been occupied by Konoha."
"This ring is Sunagakure's natural barrier, the Demon Desert."
"After crossing the Demon Desert, this is Basha City, and this is..."
Rengoku introduced the various cities in the Land of Wind one by one.
"Sunagakure has established defensive zones around these cities. Your mission is to investigate the situation around these cities and eliminate the Sunagakure shinobi inside them."
"Of course, once you reach the front lines, you'll be given specific missions."
"At present, we and Iwagakure are allies, but Iwagakure is not directly participating in the fighting for now."
"All right. Now I'll take all of you to the front lines."
After Rengoku finished speaking, Minato immediately used the Shadow Clone Technique.
A series of popping sounds rang out.
More than ten Minatos appeared in the area.
Each of these Minatos patted one person, then all of them disappeared again.
Golden light rose from Minato's body, and then the light flashed.
Perspective shift. Before anyone could react, they had all been transported by Minato to the outskirts of the Demon Desert in the Land of Wind.
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