Chapter 417: The First Shot of the Third Great War
Two days passed in a blur of activity.
In the early hours of the third day, Nagato led a large group of heavily armed Akatsuki ninja as they quietly approached the border of the Land of Earth.
"These border guards are really lax."
Under the moonlight, Nonō could clearly see the Land of Earth's soldiers patrolling the border.
They moved in small groups, chatting and laughing without the slightest hint of vigilance.
"That's normal. No one would ever think we'd dare to attack the Land of Earth."
Nagato's words carried a double meaning—on one hand, the Land of Rain was just a small country; on the other, the Land of Earth was still a nominal ally.
Perhaps the Land of Earth's Daimyō and Ōnoki never even considered the possibility of Akatsukigakure initiating war.
"Lord Nagato, should we attack directly?"
Daiki Nakamura stood behind Nagato, his face filled with excitement, completely unafraid.
After so many years, finally taking the initiative to strike the Land of Earth felt like a long-awaited moment of vindication.