The atmosphere inside the massive main tent was so heavy it was almost palpable.
The Third Kazekage sat regally, draped in a white robe, like a silent volcano, exuding an aura of suffocating pressure.
In his deep eyes, a sharp light flickered, the coldness and decisiveness honed from years on the battlefield, as if capable of piercing through any hidden conspiracy.
Below him on either side, the two elders of Sunagakure, Chiyo and Ebizo, sat like silent stone statues.
Chiyo's head was full of silver hair, and the wrinkles on her face were like carvings, recording the vicissitudes of time, but her eyes were as sharp as an eagle, as if capable of seeing through all disguises and perceiving people's hearts.
Ebizo, on the other hand, squinted his eyes, seemingly dozing off, but in reality, his shrewdness was concealed, giving off an impression of deep cunning that made people dare not underestimate him.
Standing around them were the Jonin of Sunagakure, each an elite who had crawled out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, their eyes revealing the indifference and killing intent of seasoned veterans.
"The Third Hokage's sudden appearance on the front lines is no coincidence."
The Third Kazekage's voice was low and hoarse, like sand rubbing against each other, breaking the silence in the main tent.
The voice was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples.
He slowly scanned everyone present, his eyes filled with scrutiny and consideration, as if trying to discern something from their expressions.
"Those Leaf Village guys have always been cunning, and Hiruzen Sarutobi is an old fox. This time, his personal presence on the front lines must be hiding some mischief."
A burly Jonin couldn't help but speak, his tone carrying a hint of worry, breaking the suffocating silence.
"Third Kazekage, what do you think Konoha's sudden action means?" Chiyo bowed slightly, asking respectfully.
Although she was a Sunagakure elder, she still maintained the respect she should have in front of the Third Kazekage.
The Third Kazekage was silent for a moment, as if weighing something.
"From my understanding of that old thing Hiruzen Sarutobi, he is best at taking risks and catching people off guard."
"This sudden appearance is likely to catch us unprepared, but we still hold the advantage on the main battlefield."
The Third Kazekage's voice suddenly turned cold, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
"Although Konoha has had a chance to breathe recently because our toxins have been cracked, the next batch of toxins will soon be completed. By then, the main battlefield will still be our domain."
The Third Kazekage tapped his fingers lightly on the table, carefully considering the various possibilities.
"Those little tricks can't defeat us on the battlefield. There is only one possibility now: they will attack our rear camp! Only by cutting off our logistics supply can they force us to withdraw."
He paused, turning his gaze to Chiyo, and asked in a deep voice, "Chiyo, how are the defenses for the supply lines and rear camp arranged?"
Chiyo replied immediately, her tone filled with unquestionable confidence: "Third Kazekage, please rest assured, everything has been arranged properly. I have set up multiple supply lines in the rear, so even if one of them is attacked, the others can ensure that strategic materials are sent to the front lines."
"As for the rear camp, I have arranged for my son and daughter-in-law to defend it. The two of them are quite strong, especially skilled in the coordination of puppets and poison techniques, and they are very efficient in execution. Dealing with some infiltrating enemies is more than enough, and besides..." A ruthless look flashed in Chiyo's eyes, "I have also prepared a 'surprise' for them."
"Inside the camp, I have deliberately set up a fake supply warehouse. The warehouse is not only filled with a large number of explosive tags, but also various traps, poisonous smoke, poisonous needles, and special puppet mechanisms. As long as those Konoha bastards dare to come, I guarantee they will never return, and all of them will die inside!"
A hint of ruthlessness was revealed in Chiyo's voice: "If Konoha really dares to send troops, we can take this opportunity to directly swallow their surprise attack team."
Chiyo's voice gradually rose, completely immersed in her plan.
"Regardless of whether Konoha has a surprise attack team or not, I have already made thorough preparations. In a week, I will have the rear camp troops launch an attack on Konoha's rear, in order to confuse Konoha and let them know that our Sunagakure is not a pushover!"
The Third Kazekage nodded slightly. He had always been confident in Chiyo's arrangements. After all, she was the "brain" of Sunagakure, and her strategies and methods had never disappointed him.
"Good, then I'll leave the rear to you," the Third Kazekage said in a deep voice, his tone filled with unquestionable authority.
"I will lead everyone to fight Konoha to the death on the main battlefield! I will use my Magnet Release to let Konoha's ninjas experience what despair is!"
His voice was sonorous and forceful, filled with determination: "For the glory of Sunagakure, we must win!"
"Yes!" The Jonin responded in unison, their voices filled with high fighting spirit.
In everyone's eyes, raging flames were burning.
They were ready to fight Konoha to the end at all costs for Sunagakure and their own glory!
The night wind howled, and the torches swayed, stretching the shadows of the Sunagakure people into distorted and elongated shapes.
The Sunagakure logistics camp was located in a hidden valley.
It stored a large amount of provisions, weapons, and medicine, and was an important support point for Sunagakure on the River Country front. Once it was lost, the supplies on the Sunagakure front lines could only last for a week at most.
"According to intelligence, there are about one hundred Sunagakure ninjas stationed here," Sakumo Hatake said in a deep voice, pointing to the markings on the map.
"Most of them should be logistics personnel, and their combat power is relatively weak. We have a chance to take it down quickly."
"But we can't be careless," he cautioned.
"Sunagakure's poison techniques are very powerful. Once poisoned, even with the special antidote, it will still weaken combat ability. Try to avoid being poisoned."
"Don't worry, Captain," a team member replied.
"We have made special preparations for Sunagakure's poison techniques. Everyone is equipped with the latest antidotes and gas masks, and we have conducted multiple simulated drills to minimize the risk of poisoning."
"Good," Sakumo Hatake nodded, "Our goal is to destroy this camp, completely cut off Sunagakure's supply, and shatter Sunagakure's hopes of attacking Konoha."
"Action!"
With his order, the elite squad set off again.
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