When Konoha and the Cloud Ninjas engaged in a large-scale battle, the Cloud Ninjas only mobilized five thousand ninjas.
But now, the Rock Ninjas are moving their troops on a large scale. At this moment, in the Rock Ninja's camp in the Land of Taki, there are at least ten thousand Rock Ninjas.
This is a difference of three to four times. Even if Konoha's overall strength is stronger, the losses caused by a human wave tactic are unbearable for Konoha.
Of course, it is estimated that the Rock Ninjas cannot bear such losses either. Even if Onoki has prestige in Iwagakure, he may be impeached.
After all, there are voices in Iwagakure that oppose him.
Orochimaru didn't speak directly, but looked at Minato, "Minato-kun, what do you think?"
Minato Namikaze propped his head up, "No, I don't think the Rock Ninjas and Onoki would do this. We Konoha cannot afford the losses of a large-scale battle, and neither can the Rock Ninjas."
Especially now that the Third Shinobi World War has lasted for two years, all the villages, whether in terms of supplies or ninjas, have undergone tremendous tests.
Under such circumstances, the seemingly glamorous surface of each village has actually reached a very fragile point. No one can afford any slightly larger losses.
The nerves of the ninjas on all sides are already very tense. With a little blow, this nerve is very likely to break.
The more it is at this time, the more cautious decisions need to be made.
"Continue."
Orochimaru nodded.
After Minato pondered slightly, he continued: "I think Onoki's move is not without the intention of deterring us, but I think he is more like trying to cover up something, some opportunities that may change the current battle situation."
"I think what Minato said makes a lot of sense." At this time, Kaze, who had been sitting quietly in the chair, spoke up, agreeing.
Orochimaru glanced at Kaze, then looked back at Minato again, "So Minato-kun, what do you think Onoki wants to cover up?"
"Cover up what..."
It's impossible for Minato to say it all at once. At most, he can only make some rough guesses.
"Perhaps... he wants to deliberately attract our attention with the mobilization of the Rock Ninja's main force, so that... when there are more people, even if we have been monitoring the changes of the Rock Ninjas, it is estimated that we will not notice the quiet disappearance of dozens or even more than a hundred ninjas."
If there are only three or four thousand people, the disappearance of dozens of people or more than a hundred people, especially the disappearance of those powerful ninjas, will definitely attract Konoha's attention.
But if the number suddenly increases to tens of thousands or even more, then it is not certain.
"I think what Minato said makes sense." Kaze spoke again.
He looked at Minato with some surprise.
He knows the plot direction and Onoki's plan, but Minato and Orochimaru don't know. It's not easy to infer the general target of the Rock Ninjas from some changes and personnel movements of the Rock Ninjas.
This time, the people around the conference table all looked at him with some surprise.
Big brother, can't you say something else?
Minato was not affected and continued to delve deeper according to the previous speculation, "If I were Onoki, sending so many top Rock Ninjas... I might choose to launch a surprise attack from the rear when the Rock Ninjas and Konoha are at war."
Minato had chosen to do this in the battle with the Cloud Ninjas when he was with Jiraiya. His task at that time was to sneak into the rear of the Cloud Ninjas, interrupt the Cloud Ninjas' war deployment, and even completely reverse the situation.
If it hadn't been for the Fourth Raikage and Killer B's obstruction, it might have been successful.
It is not difficult to draw this conclusion by thinking from another perspective.
"However..." Minato showed a hesitant look again, "But... if this is the case, the Rock Ninjas will still have to fight us head-on. Even if they win, there will be inevitable huge losses, which is not the optimal choice under choice."
At that time, Konoha had no choice but to copy the Cloud Ninjas' rear, because the strength gap between Konoha and the Cloud Ninjas was relatively large at that time.
But now the Rock Ninjas have the advantage. They don't have to take such a risk at all. If they are discovered by Konoha, the loss of dozens or even more than a hundred elite ninjas is something the Rock Ninjas are unwilling to bear.
In the case of having an advantage, taking advantage of the advantage is the most correct and most in line with the Rock Ninjas' approach.
"So, if it were me, I would send a team of elite ninjas to try to bypass our rear and specifically cut off our supply line, while constantly harassing and attacking from the front, so that we have no time and no ability to take care of the rear.
At that time, without supplies and the rear being disrupted, we will be in chaos ourselves.
Either the village will send more people, or they will transfer people from other battlefields, which is not a good thing for us."
"Minato said it well!"
Before others could react to how specific and accurate Minato's words were, Kaze spoke up and applauded first.
This time, even Minato couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but ask: "Nichikan, what do you think?"
"I think what you said makes a lot of sense."
Minato: "......"
Looking at Orochimaru with some pleading eyes.
Orochimaru is probably the only person on the field whose expression hasn't changed much. He said to Kaze: "Nichikan-kun, tell me what you think."
"I think..." As soon as Kaze opened his mouth, he felt that the eyes of the people around the conference table became a little dangerous, "Cough cough, okay, but actually I didn't lie, I think Minato's analysis is very reasonable. Onoki must have sent someone to prepare to bypass us.
It is even possible that the direction of bypassing has already been chosen."
"Where?" Orochimaru's eyes flashed.
"Kusagakure." Kaze said firmly.
"Oh?"
"Kusagakure's Kusagakure is our Konoha's ally. If the Rock Ninjas attack from Kusagakure, we may not be able to predict it."
Orochimaru shrugged.
The smile on Orochimaru's face was even greater. He stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, spreading the scroll flat on the table.
"In this case, there is no disagreement between our front line and the village."
The scroll not only wrote the actions of the Rock Ninjas, but also attached the guesses and deductions of the Rock Ninjas' actions.
Even the corresponding personnel arrangements are attached.
"So the village has thought of it too." Everyone suddenly realized.
"Since there is no disagreement, then follow the village's wishes and assign tasks." Orochimaru put away the scroll and said again: "Minato, Nichikan, your task is to go to Kusagakure to stop the Rock Ninjas. The goal is very simple: annihilation."
"Ah?" Kaze's eyes widened.
Kusagakure, he doesn't want to go.
Why did he also go to Kusagakure?
Chapter 180 Madara's Preparation
