Chapter 395
Haruto Saito knew that he had completely altered the course of the Second Shinobi World War from what was recorded in the original history!
In the original timeline, the Second Shinobi World War did not document the involvement of Kirigakure, which could be interpreted as them not participating at all. Perhaps it was because Kirigakure had orchestrated the destruction of Uzushio Village, gaining enough benefits to avoid further conflict. Additionally, being an island nation far from the mainland, the Land of Water was relatively isolated, which meant no other factions targeted them during the war.
But in this world, Kirigakure had mobilized!
A year and a half ago, they suffered a defeat. Since the start of the Second Shinobi World War, they had not actively participated. However, according to the intelligence received now, this mobilization was their first official entry into the war!
Haruto Saito carefully examined the intelligence scroll.
The current information stated that Konoha's infiltration unit in the Land of Water had detected Kirigakure's First Army Corps departing from the western port of the main island a day prior. They were traveling on massive warships and were expected to reach the eastern harbor of the Land of Whirlpools within four days!
Kirigakure's First Army Corps was its most formidable offensive force, with an official ninja count exceeding 2,800. It was second only to Kirigakure's Defensive Army Corps, which had 3,000 ninjas.
The Defensive Army Corps was designated for protecting their homeland. Just as Konoha had a defensive unit stationed in the village, Kirigakure had the same setup.
Excluding the Defensive Army Corps, Kirigakure's First Army Corps was their most powerful combat unit. They were not sending a probing force—this was a full-scale invasion! The Land of Whirlpools was undoubtedly their target!
Haruto Saito's mood soured.
This was completely unexpected!