This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 183 Onoki's Plans

The Land of Earth, Hidden Rock Village.

Inside the sturdy, towering Tsuchikage Building, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, floats above a massive round rock table.

Two completely different battle reports lay before him, one from the western front and the other from the southern front.

Onoki's face showed a somewhat uncertain expression, and his signature big red nose trembled slightly with his breathing.

"That Han fellow, although he usually keeps a low profile, is indeed a master in battle."

Onoki's gaze first fell on the battle report on his left, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

This is good news from the battlefield in the Land of Birds.

Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, led the Iwagakure steam armor troops and successfully tore a gap in the Land of Birds.

Although they haven't completely conquered the Land of Birds, Iwagakure has already seized control of the key corridor bordering the Land of Birds and the Land of Wind, cut off Sunagakure's northward advance, and even penetrated into the Land of Wind, where they are now moving deeper.

"Once we control this buffer zone, Sunagakure will have to consider the whims of Iwagakure if they want to make any moves in the future."

Onoki stroked his beard. This deal was worthwhile.

In this chaotic world, strategic depth and resource access are extremely important.

Iwagakure has actually achieved its greatest strategic objective in this war.

However, when Onoki's gaze shifted to the battle report on his right, his face instantly darkened, as if he had swallowed a fly.

That was a battle damage report from the battlefield in the Land of Grass.

"Konoha... Scientific Ninja Tools".

A deep sense of apprehension flashed in Onoki's eyes.

"Those beam weapons that don't require hand seals, have extremely long range, and terrifying penetrating power... have they already reached this level of mass production?"

The main force of three thousand men, plus the demolition team, plus the Four-Tails Jinchuriki.

However, they were beaten so badly by Konoha's new weapons that they couldn't even lift their heads.

He didn't believe this thing was really that amazing until he witnessed it for himself a couple of days ago.

The figures in the report are alarming.

Captain Kari of the demolition unit has been confirmed dead in battle.

The Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Roshi, was captured alive.

"That stubborn fellow, although we disagree on politics, he is, after all, a strategic deterrent for the village..."

Ōnoki gritted his teeth.

"Now look what's happened. We've become prisoners of Konoha. Not only have we lost face, but we've also lost our bargaining chips."

This is why he was in such a hurry to launch a sneak attack on Konoha with the Cloud Village; the Four-Tails was still too important to the ninja village.

What upset him even more was that he had originally planned to attack Konoha together with Kumogakure and bring back the Four-Tails, but he ended up returning empty-handed, only able to put pressure on Konoha diplomatically.

"Lord Tsuchikage."

A high-ranking Iwa ninja cautiously inquired, "The wounded soldiers returning from the front lines are saying that Konoha's weapons are simply no match. Morale... is very low. Should we... continue to commit troops to the Land of Grass?"

Ōnoki fell silent.

He slowly slumped back into his chair, crossed his hands and rested them on his chin, his eyes darting around as he weighed the pros and cons.

"We can't fight anymore."

Onoki was making plans in his mind.

"Konoha's technology is developing too fast. If there are more of those weapons, it would be suicide to use human lives to fill the gaps. We've already made a profit in the west, there's no need to fight Konoha to the death in the south and lose all our resources."

"As long as we can get that bastard Lao Zi back..."

Having figured this out, Onoki's tightly furrowed brows relaxed somewhat.

Know when to stop and secure your profits.

If the Jinchūriki can be redeemed, Iwagakure can be considered to have achieved most of its strategic objectives this time.

"Get ready."

Onoki raised his head, just about to order an envoy to be sent to Konoha to make contact and prepare for negotiations.

"Report—!!!"

A hurried announcement interrupted him.

An ANBU ninja in charge of intelligence liaison rushed into the office, carrying a sealed scroll.

"Lord Tsuchikage, an urgent secret letter from the Third Raikage of Kumogakure!"

Onoki paused for a moment, then took the scroll.

With the Lightning Release chakra seal broken, Onoki unfolded the letter and quickly scanned it.

The more I looked at him, the stranger his expression became, until it even turned ugly, and his eyebrows were almost furrowed together.

The letter was simple, but it was filled with the manic and reckless energy characteristic of the Land of Lightning:

【Ohnoki:】

Don't think I don't know what you're thinking! Want to quit while you're ahead? Dream on!

Although I didn't gain any advantage in the Land of Fields, my main force remained intact. Now, I've secretly led the most elite troops of the Hidden Cloud Village into the border of the Land of Grass!

Those brats in Konoha have weird weapons; we'd be at a disadvantage fighting them one-on-one. But if our two sides join forces, attacking from the left and right, from both sides, we can definitely tear that damn defensive line to shreds!

[I've infiltrated the Land of Grass battlefield with my elite forces. If we join forces, we'll catch Konoha completely off guard. I'll be waiting for you in the eastern part of the Land of Grass. In seven days, we'll launch a general offensive! This time, we'll utterly crush Konoha! Anyone who dares to cower in the back like a tortoise, don't blame me for turning my back on them!]

"Snapped!"

Onoki slammed the scroll onto the table.

"This madman! Is he trying to drag the entire ninja world down with him?!"

Onoki rubbed his temples, feeling his head throb even more.

The Third Raikage actually brought his elite troops to the Land of Grass? This completely disrupted his plans.

He knew all too well the power of Konoha's new weapons; those electromagnetic cannons were practically reapers in plains warfare. But the Raikage, that reckless fool, was clearly determined to keep going until he hit a brick wall.

If he chooses to cease hostilities and negotiate now, it would be a betrayal of the alliance, which would not only offend the Hidden Cloud Village, but might even incur the wrath of the hot-tempered Raikage.

But if they continue fighting...

Then we'll have to face Konoha's terrifying firepower once again.

"Lord Tsuchikage, this..." The subordinates looked at each other in bewilderment.

"I'm in a bind..."

Onoki sighed and looked at the location of the Land of Grass on the map.

"Since that Raikage wants to fight, let him lead the charge."

A glint of light flashed in Onoki's old eyes, and he made a decision in an instant.

"Reply to Kumogakure and tell them that Iwagakure is regrouping after suffering heavy losses and needs some time to mobilize heavy weapons."

"Let our people adopt an offensive posture on the border, make a big show of it, cheer on the Hidden Cloud Village, and help them tie down some of the Hidden Leaf Village's forces."

"but……"

Onoki lowered his voice: "Without my order, no one is allowed to rush up and die. Let Kumogakure go head-to-head with Konoha and let them taste the power of that 'heavy railgun'."

Moreover, this information can be used as leverage to put pressure on Konoha during negotiations.

"And what about the Han side..."