The Third Kazekage looked at the map, thinking about how to attack. Suddenly, he saw Mount Daigu. His eyes lit up.
Since the enemy could ambush our troops at Mount Daigu, why can't I use their strategy against them? Let them taste the bitterness of being ambushed too.
Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth curled up. "Someone, gather one thousand elite troops to follow me in ambushing the enemy!"
Soon, one thousand elite Suna-nin were assembled. They looked at the Third Kazekage with determination in their eyes. The Third Kazekage was known as the strongest Kazekage.
His Magnet Release Iron Sand technique made the Sunagakure Village submit to him without resistance. The power of Magnet Release was undeniable. More importantly, he was still young, in his early thirties. Whether in strength or political skills, he was top-tier.
Therefore, his reputation was on par with Chiyo, the wife of the First Kazekage.
"Today, I called you here for one thing. That is to follow me in launching a counterattack against Konoha!" The Third Kazekage's voice was loud, filled with confidence.
"Right now, the enemy is immersed in the joy of victory. Although they have set up defenses at the border, I think they would never expect us to counterattack them after our defeat!"
"So, everyone, are you willing to follow me to Mount Daigu, ambush those Konoha scum, and avenge our fallen comrades?"
The Third Kazekage was truly the leader of a village. His words were extremely inspiring, instantly igniting the fighting spirit of the Suna-nin.
"We are willing! We swear to follow the Third Kazekage, ambush Konoha, and seek revenge!" The one thousand Suna-nin knelt on one knee to show their resolve.
Seeing this, the Third Kazekage smiled. He waved his hand. "Let's move out!" Then, he used Magnet Release, creating an iron plate beneath his feet to carry him through the air. The Suna-nin followed closely behind, heading toward Mount Daigu.
Konoha Border
"Ryun, are you saying the enemy will ambush our troops at this time?" Danzō Shimura stroked his chin and looked at the map.
Uchiha Ryun nodded. "Yes, Commander Danzō. From what I know, the Third Kazekage is called the strongest Kazekage not just because of his strength, but also his military and political skills. These are all top-tier."
"Then where do you think they will ambush us from?" Danzō Shimura asked. He now genuinely trusted Uchiha Ryun's strategic insight.
If not for Uchiha Ryun, this battle would not have been fought so brilliantly. Therefore, he highly valued Uchiha Ryun's opinion.
Uchiha Ryun looked at the map and finally pointed at Mount Daigu.
"Mount Daigu?" Danzō frowned. "Mount Daigu is our territory and is still under our control. Why would they be so foolish?"
"No, Commander Danzō, they are not foolish. They are very smart. We just won, and the entire army is in a state of celebration. As the saying goes, pride leads to defeat!"
"And now, they have just suffered a major defeat. They are all eager to strike back at us. So, if they ambush Mount Daigu, led by the Third Kazekage or another Kage-level fighter, we will definitely lose Mount Daigu. Then, our main camp will be in danger." Uchiha Ryun sighed.
Danzō Shimura immediately asked, "Is there any way to counter this?"
Uchiha Ryun thought deeply, then his brows relaxed. He smiled. "I have an idea, Commander Danzō. Have shadow clones guard the mountain. At the same time, plant explosive tags on the ground and inside the shadow clones' clothes."
"When we lose the Mount Daigu position, the Suna-nin will also suffer heavy losses. Then, we can retreat a hundred miles. They will have fought for nothing and won't be able to do anything to us."
Danzō Shimura immediately nodded. "Good, let's do as you say! I will send someone to carry it out right now!" He then walked out of the tent to find his trusted subordinates and give the order.
He understood the importance of speed. The Third Kazekage might already be on his way!
Uchiha Ryun looked at the map and smiled playfully. "Third Kazekage, I hope you like the gift I prepared for you."
The poor Third Kazekage was being manipulated by Uchiha Ryun without even realizing it.
Soon, the Third Kazekage led his troops to the foot of Mount Daigu, near the border of the Land of Wind. Just as he ordered his troops to climb the mountain, the shadow clones on the mountain began pushing large rocks down the cliff.
Instantly, cries of pain erupted. The Third Kazekage coldly looked at the mountaintop. He didn't expect Konoha to be prepared. But so what?
He channeled chakra and used Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Method. Instantly, iron sand formed into spikes that shot toward the large rocks on the mountain. In an instant, the large rocks were shattered into small pieces. Even if they hit someone, it wouldn't matter much.
"Everyone, charge!" With the Third Kazekage's order, the Suna-nin rushed upward. Since Mount Daigu was relatively gentle on the Land of Wind's side, the Suna-nin quickly reached the mountaintop.
The Konoha "shinobi" on the mountaintop gritted their teeth. They were outnumbered and had no Kage-level leader, so they trembled in fear.
Soon, the Third Kazekage stepped onto the iron plate and leisurely flew up to Mount Daigu. Seeing the Konoha shinobi like this, he couldn't help but sneer. "Damn Konoha scum, killing our Sunagakure shinobi. Today is the day you die!"
"All troops, follow my order, kill them!" As he waved his hand, the Suna-nin charged forward like madmen. Just as they were about to reach the Konoha shinobi, a loud explosion sounded.
Boom! A huge explosion erupted, followed by over a dozen Suna-nin being blown to pieces. The explosion seemed to trigger a chain reaction. Boom, boom, boom! The sounds continued.
Then, the screams of the Suna-nin followed one after another. The Third Kazekage's face turned green. He looked at the Konoha shinobi on the mountain, his eyes red.
This series of explosions killed at least two hundred people! Two hundred! All his elite shinobi, dying in an explosive tag trap without knowing why!
Damn it, they set up an ambush for me! I will make you die! The Third Kazekage steeled his heart. But before he could act, he saw the Konoha shinobi flying toward him. He was stunned.
Are Konoha shinobi all this bold? Just as he was about to attack, an elite Suna-nin shouted, "Be careful, Kazekage-sama!"
Then, he quickly blocked the Konoha shinobi. The Third Kazekage was shocked. Then, he saw a horrifying scene. The Konoha shinobi smiled, then opened his flak jacket, revealing it was filled with explosive tags.
The number of tags made even the Third Kazekage gasp. It was enough to cripple him. "Uemura!" the Third Kazekage exclaimed.
Then, the explosive tags detonated. The Konoha shinobi turned into a puff of smoke, while Uemura was blown to pieces, becoming a rain of blood.
Shadow clones! The Third Kazekage's face turned grim. He ordered the elite Suna-nin to retreat, but the Konoha shadow clones fearlessly charged into the Suna-nin ranks and self-destructed!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The explosions took out another three hundred Suna-nin, while the remaining five hundred were severely injured, vomiting blood and weakened.
"Ahhhhhhh! Konoha! I will never coexist with you!" The Third Kazekage roared in fury.