"Captain, the lurking Hozuki ninja has left." Uzumaki Reina suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze fixed intently on Hatake Kaede, her voice revealing a hint of tension and excitement.
Hatake Kaede nodded slightly, indicating that he had received the message.
"Alright, let's retreat!" Hatake Kaede gave the order, his voice calm and decisive.
On the way back, Uzumaki Reina couldn't help but ask, "Captain, what do we need to do next?"
Hatake Kaede's lips curled into a sly smile as he confidently said, "The bait has been laid; let's see if the big fish will take the bait."
His words exuded confidence and assurance, reflecting his assurance of the plans to come.
Uzumaki Reina nodded, and said thoughtfully, "Yes, I hope this time it will have a good result."
After a moment of silence, Hatake Kaede suddenly remembered something and turned to Uzumaki Reina, asking, "By the way, which unit is the closest to us?"
Reina Uzumaki quickly replied, "It's the Third Elder's team; they're nearby."
After a moment's thought, Hatake Kaede said to Uzumaki Reina, "That's good.Just in case, send a request to headquarters first.Ask them to send nearby troops to help us in the battle."
Hatake Kaede took a deep breath and said slowly, "If we're lucky this time, we might be able to annihilate this Bloodstained Force."
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Meanwhile, at the temporary camp of the Bloodstained Force in Kirigakure, Hozuki Ryougetsu quietly returned to the Hozuki clan's camp.
Although Hozuki Ryogetsu had been cursing and complaining to the team leader Hozuki Tengetsu while outside, he became a completely different person once he returned to the camp, behaving very well.
A ninja from the Hozuki clan arrived at Hozuki Tengetsu's tent and reported, "Lord Tengetsu, Hozuki Ryōgetsu has returned."
"Hahaha, I knew it!Ryougetsu would definitely survive!" Hozuki Tengetsu was overjoyed."Let him in quickly!"
Hozuki Ryougetsu, this name is legendary in Kirigakure.
He was known for his caution and fear of death, never putting himself in any situation that could endanger his life.His exceptionally keen sense of danger enabled him to escape life-threatening crises on numerous occasions.
At that moment, Hozuki Ryogetsu entered the tent, and Hozuki Tengetsu's gaze, sharp as a torch, fell directly on him."Ryogetsu, quickly tell me the information you've gathered!" Hozuki Tengetsu's voice revealed urgency.
Hozuki Ryōgetsu muttered to himself, but outwardly replied respectfully, "Lord Tengetsu, it was indeed the Uzumaki clan ninjas who were playing tricks last night.They simply didn't have that many people."
Hozuki Tengetsu frowned slightly and asked, "That's all?"
Hozuki Ryōgetsu quickly added, "Of course not, Lord Amaterasu.I also found out that they have a huge supply depot nearby, where a third of Uzushiogakure's supplies are stored."
"Really?" Hozuki Tengetsu was full of doubt.He simply couldn't believe that such a secret information could be discovered.
Hozuki Ryōgetsu nodded repeatedly, looking somewhat anxious.He hurriedly said, "My lord, this news is absolutely true!Their supply depot is in 'Red River Town,' and all the missing civilians from the Land of Whirlpools have gathered there!"
Upon hearing this, Hozuki Tengetsu slammed his hand on the table.
He glared at Hozuki Ryougetsu and shouted, "Bullshit!I know that 'Red River Town' very well.It's an extremely remote town, probably abandoned long ago!Would the Uzumaki clan use such a place as a supply station?"
"Yes, yes!" Hozuki Ryōgetsu was a little dazed by the scolding, but he quickly explained, "Sir, you don't know, this is precisely the cunning of those red-haired guys!"
"Perhaps it is precisely because 'Hongchuan Town' is located in a remote area that they chose it as a supply station.In this way, it is not easy to be discovered and the safety of the supplies can be guaranteed."
"Huh?" Hozuki Tengetsu's eyes suddenly widened, as if he had discovered a new continent.Then his gaze became unusually eager as he stared intently at Hozuki Ryogetsu, seemingly waiting for him to continue.
Seeing this, Hozuki Ryogetsu was secretly pleased, knowing that his words had piqued Hozuki Tengetsu's interest.
So he pressed his advantage and continued, "My lord, think about it, if all the commoners of the Land of Whirlpools were concentrated in 'Red River Town,' wouldn't there be a great deal of wealth here?After all, when these commoners fled the Land of Whirlpools, they would definitely take all their possessions with them."
Hozuki Ryogetsu's words made Hozuki Tengetsu's eyes shine even brighter; he was clearly very interested in the idea.
Seeing this, Hozuki Ryozuki quickly added, "Moreover, 'Red River Town' is located in a remote area and certainly doesn't have many people defending it.If it weren't for your brilliant strategy, sir, who would have thought that this remote town would become a supply station for those red-haired bastards?"
Hozuki Tengetsu nodded repeatedly, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Hozuki Ryogetsu made sense.
Yes, although Hongchuan Town is remote, that's precisely why it's able to avoid everyone's search.
This place is not only a supply station for the Whirlpool Clan, but now a large number of civilians have also poured in.This is simply a windfall!
Thinking of this, Hozuki Tengetsu couldn't help but curse the Third Mizukage inwardly.That damned Third Mizukage actually sent them out as cannon fodder, completely disregarding their lives.
Since that's the case, then don't blame him for taking these supplies for himself.
Hozuki Tengetsu's greed was like a ferocious beast, constantly roaring and urging him to seize "Red River Town".
The scene of the Hozuki clan ninjas plundering the town of Kurenai indiscriminately, the mountains of wealth already flashing through his mind.The wealth and resources made his heart pound even harder.
That's right, he decided to lead the Hozuki clan's ninjas to quietly infiltrate Hongchuan Town and devour this prize whole.Once this decision was made, a cold expression immediately appeared on his face.
He stared intently at Hozuki Ryougetsu, as if trying to see through his eyes into his heart.
Startled by the sudden gaze, Hozuki Ryogetsu trembled and immediately knelt down, bowing his head to Hozuki Tengetsu to pledge his loyalty: "Young Master Tengetsu, I am a member of the Hozuki clan, and I would never do such a thing!"
However, Hozuki Tengetsu was not moved by Hozuki Ryogetsu's vow.His lips curled up slightly, revealing a chilling smile.
"Liangyue, of course I believe you.But you must be tired from going out to gather intelligence!Someone, take Liangyue away and let him 'rest' properly." His voice carried a chilling undertone.
"Ryouzuki, you are my dearest friend, my brother!Our Hozuki clan is about to set off soon, so you must stay with me."
Hozuki Ryōgetsu immediately nodded in agreement.If he didn't, Tengetsu's confidants outside the door would rush in and kill him the next moment.
The internal strife in Kirigakure was not only between ninja clans, but also among the ninja clans themselves.
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