At the border of the Land of Fire, in Konoha's frontline command center.
Nara Shikaku, who was known as Konoha's genius military advisor, was the chief commander who was going to deal with Kumogakure this time!
Yamanaka Inopichi and Akamichi Choza, who were also members of the "Ino-Shika-Cho" group, sat at the first seats beside him.
Although "Ino-Shika-Cho" was not as famous as Konoha's White Fang, The Legendary Sannin, and Yellow Flash, after the invasion of Kyuubi, they were already the elite forces of Konoha.
Especially in the tug-of-war with Kumogakure that had lasted for more than a year, the number of Kumogakure Ninjas who died at the hands of "Ino-Shika-Cho" were definitely not few!
Especially Akamichi Choza, every time he used a Multi-Size technique and appeared on the battlefield with his huge body, the ninjas on Konoha's side seemed to have taken a calming pill, and their morale would increase greatly!
Of course, the damage caused by his huge body was not only greater, but he also became a target for the enemy to focus fire.
There were even a few times when Akamichi Choza was almost unable to return from the battlefield.
If not for the fact that there was a need for someone to act as the backbone, Akamichi Choza wouldn't have taken the risk every time.
After all, at this time, Konoha was in a situation where they couldn't ask for help. The backbone of the previous generation died or left, and then they were seriously injured by Kyuubi.
As a result, before the next generation of talents could fully mature, they were attacked by Kumogakure again.
Fortunately, Kumogakure's side was not much better than Konoha's.
Not only did Sandaime Raikage fall into the hands of Iwagakure, but they also suffered heavy losses in the third great battle of Ninja World.
If not for the fact that he was still alive, Sandaime Raikage had very foresight to pass on Raikage's position to his son in advance, in addition to subduing the raging Eight Tailed and sealing it in the body of Chimera.
It was estimated that just the internal strife and the problem of Bijuu were enough for Kumogakure to fend for himself!
It had to be said that Yondaime Raikage was very bold. He aimed at the time when Konoha was at his weakest and suppressed the many voices of opposition in the village, wanting to achieve his goal in one go.
From the perspective of God, this decision really hit Konoha's seven inches!
If Kumogakure was at their peak, they might really be able to swallow Konoha in one fell swoop.
However, Kumogakure overestimated their remaining strength and underestimated Konoha's foundation and will.
"Although Kumogakure's ninja forces have been temporarily pushed back by us and have retreated to a canyon in the northeast direction, the terrain there is easy to defend and hard to attack. Moreover, according to the news from our reconnaissance forces, Kumogakure has already set up protective measures there."
"If I am not wrong, Kumogakure should want to use that place as a new frontline stronghold, and then prepare to attack us at any time!"
"What good ideas do you have?"
Shikaku was deducing on the sand table while asking for the other people's opinions.
At this time, Akamichi Choza coughed with a pale face. "You are our commander. There should be no one here smarter than you. We will fight as you say. Give the order!"
Yamanaka Inoichi also nodded seriously. If they could really think of a good plan, this war would not have been in a stalemate for more than a year.
So instead of shaking his judgment, it was better to believe in the choice of Shikaku!
Even if they lost, at worst, everyone would shoulder it together.
"Ino-Shika-Cho!" They always had advanced and retreated together!
The others obviously had the same thought. It was not that they did not want to express any opinions, but they were used to listening to the commands of Shikaku Nara.
Shikaku Nara was not a god, and it was impossible for him to win every time, but overall, there was no big mistake in the orders that Shikaku had given.
He even managed to repel the enemy several times and regain control!
Therefore, they all trusted Shikaku very much.
Seeing this, Shikaku did not feel happy. Instead, he felt a headache and pressure because of this heavy trust.
If there were a choice, he would rather follow orders like Akamichi Choza and do his own things.
It was so easy!
But he could not. He was the commander of this war and the brain of the entire Konoha coalition army.
So no matter how troublesome it was, he had to think of a way to win this war!
Therefore, he immediately began to issue orders one by one according to the information and his own judgment.
By the time the meeting ended, and everyone else had left, only "Ino-Shika-Cho" remained. Shikaku Nara immediately began to sigh with a headache.
"What's wrong? Isn't the current situation advantageous for us?" Yamanaka asked with a smile.
"Although that is true, the current situation is not enough for us to turn our advantage into victory. If this war drags on for one more day, more people will be sent to their deaths by me. This kind of torment is too heavy."
Yamanaka Inoichi and Akamichi Choza immediately fell silent.
How could there be no death in a war?
Moreover, in order to achieve the strategic goal of the overall situation, some people would inevitably be sacrificed to complete those missions.
Therefore, all the advantages in front of them were actually filled up with lives!
It was not an exaggeration to say that Shikaku had personally sent them to their deaths.
But this was the fate of the ninjas.
"Such sentimental feelings are not what a calm commander should do. I thought you were used to the war in front of you."
Shikaku smiled bitterly and could not help but complain, "To be able to be so happy in such a cruel war, it's either a pervert or a madman!"
Yamanaka Inoichi also laughed and then immediately changed back to the main topic. "Recently, our intelligence forces have been severely lacking. I didn't want to cause trouble for you in the meeting just now, but the casualty rate of intelligence personnel is too high. I need more reconnaissance teams. Otherwise, I can't give you accurate information in time."
Hearing this, Shikaku felt his head hurt even more. He reluctantly nodded and said, "I'll try to find a way to replenish your manpower."
He was indeed in a difficult position, because the village no longer had any more forces to replenish the front lines.
Therefore, he could only think of a way to temporarily transfer some people to form an intelligence team.
However, this method of rushing the ducks was completely using lives to test their luck!
But there was no other way. He could not possibly give Yamanaka Inoichi some intelligence personnel out of thin air!
"How is your injury?" he asked, turning to look at Akamichi Choza.
"It's not a big problem. It's almost healed. You don't have to worry about me."
Although Akamichi Choza appeared to be very relaxed, he had been carried off the battlefield in a coma last time, almost unable to save him.