Meanwhile, after the group of Sky ninja retrieved their captured supplies, the Sky ninja high command fell into deep contemplation. With Shinno's delayed return, team was temporarily led by his deputy, Ichiro Hirata.
"What are your thoughts on this?" Hirata Ichiro asked the assembled Sky ninja commanders, gesturing towards the Konoha supply route map they had seized.
"From what we've gathered, it's clear that Konoha's next target is likely our capital." A middle-aged Sky ninja voiced his concern.
After a moment of deliberation, the rest of the commanders nodded in agreement. Hirata Ichiro wasn't surprised; he shared their suspicions.
Over the past month, the Konoha army's unusual movements had put the Sky ninja leadership on edge. Just a few days ago, they had "accidentally" learned of a sudden shift in Konoha's supply lines, as if preparing for a major offensive.
With great difficulty, and at the risk of losing several spies, they had "finally" obtained information about a Konoha supply unit. The implications were clear: Konoha's next target was the capital of the Sky Country.
It was a plausible strategy. If Konoha couldn't locate the hidden Sky ninja base, occupying the capital would throw the entire country into chaos. This would severely hamper the Sky ninja's ability to rejoin the Second Shinobi World War.
"Commander Hirata, we must thwart Konoha's plans! If they occupy Laguda, even with our base's six-month supply of provisions, most of our families reside in the capital! If Laguda falls, knowing Ryuken Senju's ruthlessness, there's no telling what he might do!" A commander voiced their fears.
"Indeed, if our country descends into chaos, we'll be forced to focus on internal stability, leaving us unable to intervene in the Rain Country conflict," another Sky ninja added.
"Commander Hirata, the fate of the Sky ninja rests on your decision!" urged the middle-aged commander who had spoken earlier.
Hirata Ichiro nodded, indicating that he understood.
"We must fight, but the question is, how to fight, our overall strength is too far from Konoha, and we can't fight recklessly. Even if it is an air attack, Konoha has already been prepared. It is estimated that It doesn't work much either!" Hirata Ichiro said with some trouble. As soon as these words came out, the commander of the air ninja at the scene also fell into silence collectively.
"Commander Hirata, I have an idea!" At this moment, a Sorin with only eight fingers stood up and said confidently to Ichiro Hirata.
"Oh, Yamamoto-kun, if you have any good ideas, you might as well say it directly!" Seeing this person speak, Hirata Ichiro's eyes suddenly lit up. His name is Yamamoto Sorin, and in the sky village, he has always been known for his wisdom and boldness.
Although many times, he tends to be a crazy gambler, but he must not deny his superb vision and strategy! "I think we should still take advantage of our flight and launch an air strike on the Konoha army. However, this time our goal cannot be placed on Konoha's ninja troops, but should focus on Konoha's logistical units." In Yamamoto's eyes, there is a light called wisdom!
"En... But, Yamamoto-kun, Konoha's logistical forces are all at the core of the Konoha army. It might not be easy for us to attack them by air, right?" Hirata Ichiro questioned.
Hearing this, the rest of the air ninja commanders also nodded. Logistics materials, as the lifeblood of an army, is an unparalleled importance to an army that a layman knows. But just because it is too important, this lifeline will definitely be strictly controlled, and a little accident will not be allowed. It's easier said than done to destroy it.
"Hehe, of course it was impossible before, but now it's different! According to the information we captured this time, we can clearly know the location of the various logistics units in Konoha.
As long as we launch a raid at a suitable time. Konoha's logistics force will be hit hard!" Yamamoto said with a confident smile.
"The right time?" Hirata Ichiro asked in a deep voice.
"It's the day when the Konoha army set out to attack Laguda! At that time, we will go all out to bring all the personnel and equipment, and fight Konoha to a battle of ruin! If we win, the Konoha army will no longer be able to attack the country of the sky. If we lose, we can only be completely silent and hide in the secret base to survive." Yamamoto said loudly.
As soon as these words came out, all the air ninja commanders on the scene fell silent again. This plan is really a gamble!
In a short while, the eyes of all the commanders of the sky ninja were all cast on Hirata Ichiro, waiting for him to make a final decision. Looking at the expectant gazes of the ninjas, Hirata Ichiro hesitated, but after a long psychological struggle, he still gritted his teeth and said:
"Okay, we will execute this plan!"
When the senior management of the air ninja made a corresponding decision, Aburame Mori also returned to the Konoha Army and came to Senju Ryuken's tent. "Ryuken-sama, everything is as you expected, Kongin really stepped into your trap, and everything went quite smoothly!" Aburame said respectfully towards Senju Ryuken above with admiration on his face.
"Okay, you have worked hard for this Mori. When this operation is over, I will definitely report your credit to the base camp!" Senju Ryuken said with a hint of wooing, and laughed at Aburame.
"Everything is due to Ryuken sama's proper planning. At most, I just put in some strength to work, and I don't dare to talk about any credit." Aburame Morisaid humbly.
"Mori is too kind."
Senju Ryuken gave a compliment, then, the light shifted, and said to Senju Kogane who was on the side: "Kogane, now you go and inform all the high-level commanders to come to the meeting room, our plan is going to be official!"
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