If the Uchiha dispatched its elite forces to confront the enemy, as long as the command was proper and the strategy appropriate, their losses could potentially be reduced to a minimum. Certainly, there's always the possibility that "too many ants can kill an elephant," but Shiyu Uchiha had unwavering confidence in himself, believing he could become a truly outstanding commander.
Where exactly did this confidence come from? Upon careful reflection, it's not hard to see—every [Mangekyou] wielder within the Uchiha Clan, before experiencing those harsh beatings of reality, was always filled with self-assurance and fighting spirit.
Furthermore, combining both the original story and reality, Shiyu had a rather deep understanding of Onoki. With his tenacious and extremely cautious personality, Onoki would certainly not pour out all his strength at the very beginning of battle. He'd definitely be thinking of letting other ninja villages exhaust themselves while preserving Iwa's strength.
This guy had always been skilled in the art of striking back after being attacked first, adept at concealing his strength and waiting patiently for the right moment. Even more importantly, he must constantly guard against threats and raids from the Cloud-nin. After all, the power of Kumogakure was equally not to be underestimated—just a slight carelessness could lead to being caught in a pincer attack.
Therefore, Shiyu Uchiha must fully leverage his wisdom and strategy, skillfully navigating the complex situations in order to ultimately triumph over the Land of Earth.
The reason Shiyu believed there would inevitably be conflict between the Cloud and Rock ninjas mainly stemmed from events during the Second Ninja War, where Onoki displayed extraordinary intelligence. With years of battle experience, mastery of unique ninjutsu, and a mind sharpened by calculation, he had ruthlessly humiliated the Third Raikage's pride—widely considered sharp-witted—pressing it into the dirt over and over.
This humiliating experience ignited an intense hatred in the Third Raikage's heart. Such vengeance ran as deep as a bottomless abyss, not easily resolved. In addition to this, there were also critical issues of conflicting interests.
That's exactly why Onoki wouldn't go all out against Konoha until he'd settled the thorny issue with Kumogakure first. After all, should even the slightest weakness appear at this crucial moment, the revenge-driven Third Raikage would undoubtedly take personal action to repay, in the cruelest way possible, the humiliation suffered during the Second Ninja War.
As for the final opponent Konoha faced—those remaining Cloud ninja—truth be told, Shiyu felt more than a little uneasy facing the brute strength of the Third Raikage.
One thing was certain—no one could hope to break through his unshakable defense with brute force alone. However, fortunately, he had already successfully developed the mysterious and unpredictable Susanoo. Although he had yet to use it in actual combat, he was full of confidence in his ability to skillfully control it.
Even so, whether his Susanoo at the third stage truly possessed enough power to withstand the attack known as the "Strongest Spear", legendary across the ninja world, remained uncertain and unclear in Shiyu's mind. There was simply no definite answer.
Shiyu Uchiha quietly mused that even though Susanoo was the ultimate art of the Sharingan, granting the ability to confront powerful enemies, he would certainly not wield it lightly on the battlefield fighting for Konoha.
In his view, he could contribute to Konoha, but he would never risk his life recklessly. Perhaps only one day, when he became the Village Headman and bore the responsibility of the entire village, would he unhesitatingly unleash this immense power.
However, if he were indeed faced with a battle against the Three Kiri Lightning Users, his only reliance would be his astonishing Shifting Body Technique. The [Phantom Substitution], like a ghostly illusion, could instantly traverse space, delivering unexpected strikes to his enemies.
At the same time, he was well aware that any mistake during the execution of the Shifting Body Technique could lead to unimaginable consequences, likely resulting in his death.
Generally speaking, the Sand-nin were not overly difficult to deal with, as their strength was seemingly not as terrifying as other factions. The main issue, however, lay in their deadly poison, so potent that it could make anyone pale in fear.
Without Tsunade's support as a Medical Ninja, the Uchiha alone couldn't hope to withstand the Sand-nin's poison—a threat that could very well decimate the entire clan. Meanwhile, the older generation of Konoha-nin, such as Hiruzen Sarutobi, would likely have various reasons for preventing Tsunade from aiding the Uchiha.
Unknown to Shiyu Uchiha, the war situation had already turned far more dire than he had ever imagined. Among the Sand-nin, Red Sand Sasori had not yet defected. He had displayed extraordinary talent, surpassing even the legendary Lady Chiyo in natural gift.
Having gradually received Chiyo's true teachings without much of the usual missteps, his skills had advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching a level that left people speechless.
In future confrontations, even Tsunade herself might not have stood a chance against Red Sand Sasori if not for the wisdom and experience that came with her age.
Of course, deep down, the elders of Konoha, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, were quite uncertain about whether the relationship between Shiyu Uchiha and Ling Uzumaki could truly prevent Tsunade from aiding the Uchiha Clan.
This uncertainty made them especially hesitant to approve Shiyu Uchiha's request to personally fight against the Sand-nin. After all, their previous actions and attitudes toward the Uchiha had already stirred internal unrest, so without sufficient preparation, they had no choice but to reluctantly reject Shiyu Uchiha's request.
Most crucially, at that time, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others believed they had a "better" fate in store for the Uchiha Clan. They felt that assigning the Uchiha to oppose the Kiri-nin would align best with what they had already mentally prepared for them.
As for Onoki, his offensive power was incredibly terrifying; currently, in the Ninja World, almost no one dared to confront him head-on.
However, our Shiyu Uchiha has some unique strengths. He can also deal fatal damage to Onoki.
With his blazing speed, he blurs across the battlefield like a bolt of lightning, nearly impossible to track. Combined with his extraordinary [Phantom Substitution], he becomes almost unassailable. That's exactly why Shiyu exudes confidence—he believes he has the strength to survive against Onoki, and maybe even a shot at flipping the fight around and landing a counterkill.
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