Chapter 9: Bet He’s Up to No Good
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After resting for ten days in the Night-Singing Sand Sea, Danzo's army finally moved! Following another twelve days of rapid marching, the troops reached Lake of the Moon. Without any hesitation or delay, they launched a direct assault on the Sunagakure fortifications. It wasn't a probing attack, nor was there any reconnaissance—just a full-force, head-on charge like a reckless street brawl.
Jinghang couldn't help but feel puzzled. Had Danzo been brooding for ten days in the Night-Singing Sand Sea only to come up with such a crude plan? A street fight? Strike first to gain the upper hand? Jinghang couldn't make sense of it. Picking up his binoculars, he carefully observed the battlefield.
From Jinghang's experience, this was no feint or staged attack from Konoha. The presence of Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and even the yet-to-be-seen Tsunade confirmed the seriousness of the assault. Although Konoha's forces had traveled far, their strength lay in their numbers. Sunagakure, on the other hand, had fewer troops but compensated with well-rested soldiers and a robust defensive system. The two sides were evenly matched for the moment.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Three loud shouts rang out, followed by three massive puffs of white smoke.
As the smoke cleared, a giant toad, a colossal snake, and an enormous slug appeared on the battlefield. The previously entangled ninjas from both sides paused, lifting their heads to gape at the three enormous summoned beasts. The Konoha shinobi erupted into cheers, their morale surging.