blogombal Chapter 159 The Art of War
Chapter 159 The Art of War
Chapter 159 The Art of War
At this moment, Shiba Kiyokawa was unaware that the battle he was organizing was about to shake more than just the values of this group of new recruits.
High in the sky, a blond little boy sat on a large clay bird, looking down at everything.
It was Deidara as a child.
After the previous battle, Deidara had long been fascinated by the Akatsuki's art of war. Now, high in the sky, even though he couldn't see the scene below clearly, it didn't stop him from watching with great excitement!
"As expected! I knew it! This really is art! This is the highest level of art!"
At this moment on the ground, both sides are uniformly replacing metal knives with bamboo swords as weapons and are engaged in fierce combat!
The veteran here is commanding a Jonin named Karasu, the battalion commander of the First Assault Battalion.
This was also one of Shiba Kiyokawa's old subordinates, the one who followed him the earliest and was the most loyal subordinate who received the most guidance from him in swordsmanship and command!
As soon as the battle began, he methodically issued orders: "Form ranks! Defensive formation!"
At first, the civil engineer didn't take it seriously.
"Forming an array? That's just superstition!"
He and his fellow Jonin charged forward, achieving a series of victories before the veterans could even complete their formation, creating a beautiful mini-climax.
The remaining recruits on the sidelines cheered.
However, Shiba Kiyokawa remained completely calm, instead stroking his chin and commenting, "These twelve people work together quite well, and their strength is also quite good, unlike the weak Jonin from the small ninja village."
He suddenly realized: Could it be that he had kidnapped the twelve guardian ninjas of the Land of Earth?
Therefore, in this terrible ninja world, as long as you focus on managing your own country well, talented people will actually come running to you like rabbits.
He hadn't really planned anything about the Land of Earth, yet he'd somehow managed to bring back twelve top-tier Jonin.
Now we really need to translate what "surprise" means.
The ninja in charge of counting the new recruits looked at him with a worried expression.
"Chief, aren't you worried at all? What if the newcomer wins?"
Shiba Kiyokawa simply smiled.
You've seriously underestimated the Akatsuki's transformation!
"Jingle bells!"
Immediately, in the arena, Karasu, wielding a sword alone, forcefully withstood the combined assault of multiple Jonin, covering the successful deployment of his own troops.
The recruits were completely unaware that from this moment on, the scales of victory had already tipped!
"Sensing battalion, locate positions; support battalion, fire support! Assault battalion, maintain defensive formation; mobile battalion, provide support as needed!"
Once the formation was deployed, the highly efficient and coordinated combat mode began to demonstrate its astonishing power!
No matter how ingenious their skills are, these new recruits have nowhere to hide under the cross-detection of the twenty veterans in the Perception Camp!
These veterans also possess a special marking ninjutsu, which Shiba Kiyokawa developed himself using his knowledge of sealing techniques.
Once the red crosshair is on the enemy, the support battalion's ninjutsu will immediately follow!
"Wind Release: Sky Bullet Training!"
The twenty support battalion ninjas all used "Wind Release: Sky Bullet" and formed groups of five, following orders and taking turns to form hand seals, creating a continuous crossfire!
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
Dense wind-attribute bullets flew in a straight line in the air, efficiently "spotting" the surrounding recruits with the assistance of the Perception Battalion!
"Damn it! Are they mechanical puppets? Why is their ninjutsu release so rhythmic?"
"Ahhh! Captain, what are you doing, Captain! My squad leader has fallen! Who am I supposed to listen to now?"
"Damn it! We need to stop them!"
Once the formation was deployed and the firepower coverage was complete, the difference in quality between the veterans and the new recruits became immediately and clearly exposed!
At the same time, the disadvantages of the traditional ninja squad model in medium to large-scale battles are also magnified!
The first wave of gunfire alone threw the new recruits into a frenzy.
Then, counterattacks came one after another.
Unlike the veterans' unified ninjutsu, alternating hand seals, and continuous firepower, the new recruits' counterattacks were chaotic and disorganized, with each soldier relying on their own abilities.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Earth Release: Earth Split Palm!"
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Within the same squad, at least they can avoid interfering with each other, but there is absolutely no tacit understanding between different squads.
At the same time, there were even instances on the battlefield where fire-style and water-style attacks were used together to attack the same target!
In contrast, the veterans' response was as unified and orderly as ever, which was a pleasure to see!
"Mobile Battalion 1, assist in defense!"
Water Release: Water Wall x16
With a single command to assist in defense, all sixteen ninjas immediately unleashed the "Water Wall" defense.
Moreover, their coordination was excellent, with no overlap whatsoever.
The absence of only four people was not due to any mishap, but rather because they were eliminated in a surprise attack by twelve Jonin recruits.
If those four hadn't been eliminated, they would have all acted as a unit!
This is the effect of training that ensures discipline and obedience; this is the art of war!
The next moment, Ravenfeather continued with his instructions.
"Charge the First and Second Battalions! Draw your swords!"
The instant the water barrier collapsed—
"Charge! Victory is assured!"
In that instant, the overwhelming killing intent alone was enough to frighten many of the new recruit ninjas into submission!
They had never seen a battle like this before!
The chaotic battlefield suddenly became orderly, with every movement of the opposing side resembling a precise machine, each step linked to the next!
Highly efficient, yet deadly!
At this moment, there are still many squads of new recruits on the front line of the assault battalion who have just used ninjutsu.
In order to perform ninjutsu at close range, they placed themselves at a dangerous distance.
At the same time, due to the lack of communication and cooperation between squads, when they are in a period of vulnerability in their ninjutsu, there are no teammates around to provide cover!
"Victory is assured in this battle!"
The next moment, the crazy guys from the assault battalion shouted loud slogans and rushed forward like tigers descending a mountain the instant the "Water Escape - Water Formation Wall" descended!
They brandished bamboo knives, hacking down the new recruits in front of them as easily as chopping melons and vegetables!
Even if one or two soldiers are knocked down by the occasional counterattack from the new recruit squad, the surrounding teammates will quickly fill in to ensure the integrity of the charging formation and provide mutual cover!
With just this one charge, the suspense of victory or defeat was completely shattered!
But Ravenfeather's command continued, giving no chance whatsoever!
"Back to defensive formation!"
The support battalion continues roll call!
2nd Mobile Battalion, clear out targets flanking from behind!
The assault battalion is resting and preparing for the next charge!
At that moment, the old man, who was leading the team to flank the enemy, was stopped by the swift ninjas of the Second Mobile Battalion.
Even these Jonin couldn't help but show obvious despair on their faces.
On the sidelines, the ninja in charge of counting the new recruits had a flushed face and looked excitedly at Shiba Kiyokawa beside him.
Is this why the leader has been smiling and so confident?
That's amazing!
(End of this chapter)