Chapter 43: First Step on Battleground


    Various n leaders and n elders gather in the meeting room as the meeting starts. Heated discussions start to ur as various issues arose.


    "I will deploy my Root Anbus on Iwa battlefront. But my Root anbus will remain independent from themand of Shinobimanders of the Shinobi unit. They will only take orders from me and me alone. I have trained them with years of hard work and dedication, at least I should be able tomand them." Danzo presses this matter as he refuses to oblige to any request pertaining to themand of Root anbus.


    "If only your disciple Tsunade was here, then we could prevent many casualties during this war. Her contributions during the Second Shinobi War are a testament to her prowess. But she is still stubborn as ever and refuses to get over the grief of the death of her lover and younger brother. What a waste of talent and time?" Koharu rebukes Tsunade for her ipetency as she looks at Hiruzen.


    "Also, one of the Sannins Jiraiya is now out of Vige. His whereabouts are unknown to us. He could have been a huge help for the vige. At least, we have Orochimaru to assist us in this war." Homura raises another issue.


    "We aren''t here to discuss the whereabouts of my disciples but to think of a strategy to win the war. Also, I have summoned them back to the Vige. I have sent Jiraiya to scout some intel and Tsunade will arrive shortly," Hiruzen stresses on the graveness of matter.


    Koharu and Homura snorts but nods quietly.


    "Since, all of the n leaders have gathered here. Let''s start the meeting."


    Various n leaders and elders present their views and support in one way or another,


    "My Akimichi n will provide Chakra pills and medicines during the war." Choza Akimichi shows his support.


    "My Hyuga n will take part in scouting, sensing, and reconnaissance teams. We will be a part of the intelligence-gathering team." Hiashi Hyuga present his opinion.


    "My Nara n will take care of logistics."


    "Then our Inuzuka n will from a tracking team."


    "Our Yamanaka n will handle the Communication and intel transfer."


    The meetingsts for a while with many disputes and conflicts in between.


    In the end, a deployment strategy made by Shikaku Nara was unanimously approved by all council members. None of them have the capabilities of outsmarting a Nara in terms of Intelligence and wisdom. Various ns deployed their reserve forces to partake in war.


    Many retired Shinobis were requested to assist in the war. As for the Uchiha n, the majority of the Police Force is deployed to the battlefront with only a remaining few left in the Vige to guard and maintain the order in the Vige.


    After the meeting is over. Hiruzen sighs in relief. He picks up thetest intel regarding the war as he skims through it.


    ''Looks like this war will bring many great changes to the Shinobi world. Peace is nothing but a pipe-dream in this world.''


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    Meanwhile in the Uchihapound,


    Shisui and Izuna are training in Shurikenjutsu and Taijutsu as they spar with each other. They continuously attack each other with Kunai''s and Shurikens and sometimes hand-tobat. Izuna is honing Shisui''s skills in closebat as that is one of the weaknesses of Shisui.


    Both of them switch to tantos as they sh with each other. Shisui is a quick learner as he is soaking all the knowledge in Taijutsu and Kenjutsu like a sponge. Izuna is training Shisui in some basic tactics that will help him during the war.


    It has been seven days since their previous mission. The sorrow and grief over the loss of his teammate is too big of a burden for Shisui.


    Shisui recuperated his wounds and mental trauma in this week as he starts to understand the cruelty of this world. Akira, Aiko, Yagami, and Fumiko are on the battlefield as they are requested by the vige to fight in the war due to the shortage of manpower.


    Hiruzen gave them a week to recuperate from their wounds and traumas as they are required to fight on the battlefield too.


    After training for a while, Shisui starts to breathe heavily and ask for a break,


    "Time-out Nii-san. I amhuffhuffexhausted. Let''s take a break for a while."


    I stop our spar as I pick up a towel from the nearby tree and give it to Shisui. Shisui wipes his sweat and looks at me.


    "Nii-san, you aren''t even breathing heavily much less sweating. Your endurance and stamina are on a different level than me." Shisuiins.


    "Shisui, with enough practice you will reach the same level as me. For now, let''s return home and have some food."


    Shisui nods as we walk in the streets of the Uchiha n. The usual hustle-bustle of n is nowhere to be seen. asionally a few kids and old grandmas could be seen on the streets. The war has heavily affected the business of many shops. The entire business district of the Uchiha n is deserted. Even my favorite sweet shops where I buy Dango and other sweets are closed. Shisui sulks as he looks at the closed shop.


    "Hey, Nii-san. Do you think we will also participate in war?"


    I look at Shisui who has a very pensive expression.


    "Yes, sooner orter we will be deployed on frontlines to fight for Vige. Not only us, even freshly graduated genins with no experience will be sent to the battlefield if the situation demands it. I heard from the father that Konoha is nked from sides by Iwa and Kumo shinobis.


    Shisui I have a serious question for you? Would you mind if I ask from you?"


    Shisui shakes his head as he replies,


    "Nii-san, just ask the question. There is no need for my approval."


    "Then, Shisui what do you think of the current Shinobi system? I mean even small kids like us are sent to war to fight for Vige. What do you think about it?" I question him in a serious tone.


    "Nii-san, ain''t it clear? We all are shinobis and it is our duty to protect our n and vige. Our n is a part of the vige and to protect the n, I have to protect the vige from invaders." Shisui has ''it''s obvious'' expression on his face as he replies to me.


    ''Guess, I am the weird one who still has some of the values and mindset from the previous world. This world has the supernatural element Chakra which made being of this world a lot stronger. I also don''t know in what way will this world change me? After all, I turned from a powerless person to an overpowered cheat. Will too much power consume me or will I able to ovee the demons of my heart?''


    I look at the ''Sin seal'' on my hand as I shook my head.


    ''Guess, only time will tell. For now, I have to focus my attention on other matters. As we walk towards our home, a shadow flickers and appears in front of us.


    ''Looks like we have to join the war earlier than I thought.''


    I am surprised by the person who appeared in front of me.


    "I finally found you, Izuna."


    Uncle Sakumo appears in front of me as he starts to exin to me,


    "Hokage-sama has ordered me to include both of you in my team. We will be moving towards the Kumo battlefront in just about an hour. Gather all of your stuff and necessities, we will meet at the entrance of the vige."


    Poof


    Sakumo-san dissipates in a puff of smoke as he turned out to be a Shadow Clone.


    "Shisui, this answers your earlier question. Now let''s hurry and prepare our supplies for the war. We only have an hour to do so."


    Both Shisui and I flicker away as we prepare our supplies.


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    After an hourter, at Konoha''s entrance gate


    Nearly, fifty Jounins, ny chunnins, andrge numbers of genins were gathered. Sakumo stands in front of them as he lectures them.


    "This is battalion one of our Shinobi unit number four. I am Sakumo Hatake, your Unitmander. Other battalions will gather soon. As for now, all of you march towards the battlefront. I will meet you all shortly with other battalions. For now, the Captain of your battalion will lead you. Do any of you have any queries?"


    "No, Sir Commander." All of us shouts in unison.


    The battalion marches towards Kumo battlefront as Shisui and I join them.


    We arrive at the battlefront in seven hours as we join the camp. The Captain of the Patrol Guards had a meeting with our Captain as both of them devise a strategy to deploy us for the meantime. Our reinforcements will arrive soon and then we can choose an offensive stance.


    The tired battalion rxes for an hour. After an hour we finally step on the battleground.


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