Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?-Chapter 291: Konoha’s Massive War Effort!

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"This time, standing against Konoha—is the entire Shinobi World!"

"The four great villages, along with their allied hidden villages, are expected to amass over sixty thousand Shinobi."

"Based on current intelligence, the Allied Shinobi Forces' final rendezvous point will be..." Gojo Kaigetsu produced a small flag and planted it firmly on Kusagakure territory. "Kusagakure."

"Meaning, Kusagakure will become the meat grinder of the Shinobi World. It is there that we will engage the Allied Shinobi Forces in a life-or-death struggle."

Silence filled the conference room. Gojo Kaigetsu waited patiently as they absorbed this devastating news.

"Damn it—Sixty thousand Allied Shinobi?"

"Is this a genjutsu?"

Nara Shikaku was the first to recover, his voice grave. "Lord Fifth Hokage, is this intelligence accurate? And may I ask its source?"

"Are you questioning me?" Gojo Kaigetsu's voice was even.

"Not at all—It's just—such intelligence is unheard of. I fear the Fifth Hokage might have been misled by malicious individuals."

"This is top-secret intelligence from the First Airborne Deployment. It states that Shinobi forces from the four great villages are rapidly converging on the Land of Earth border, passing through each other's territory."

"The First Airborne Deployment's exact words were: 'Their numbers are vast, covering the land like a swarm. Even the national guard Shinobi have been mobilized.'"

"Hiss—" Nara Shikaku felt a chill run down his spine, his head spinning.

Sixty thousand Shinobi...

An unprecedented grand alliance in Shinobi history.

During The Third Shinobi World War, while Konoha had also faced a four-village siege, the attacking villages had been wary of each other, launching attacks from multiple points rather than a unified front.

Though spread thin, Konoha, with its Kage-level Shinobi capable of facing a thousand enemies, had weathered that dark period.

But this time—was different.

With no fear of betrayal from their allies, they could commit all their forces, even their national guards, amassing them on the Land of Earth border.

Nara Shikaku hadn't expected the four great villages to set aside their differences, united by Konoha's rise. Especially the Fourth Raikage and the Third Tsuchikage—their feud was a matter of paternal vengeance!

As a strategist, Nara Shikaku had previously concluded that Iwagakure and Kumogakure wouldn't ally in the near future. At least, not until the Third Tsuchikage died and the Fourth ascended, or the Fourth Raikage was overthrown and the Fifth took his place.

He hadn't anticipated that the hot-headed Fourth Raikage, feeling threatened by Konoha, would set aside his personal vendetta against Ōnoki for the sake of Kumogakure's future, forging an alliance.

People grew—even those who attained the rank of Kage could still evolve. It was unexpected.

In that moment, Nara Shikaku felt he still had much to learn. The complexities of the human heart were beyond his current understanding.

This was like—

—Like when Tang San from Soul Land misjudged human nature, believing Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, mother and daughter, wouldn't unite against him due to their hatred—But ultimately, blood proved thicker than vengeance, and they joined forces, shattering his invincibility.

The same applied to the Third Tsuchikage and the Fourth Raikage.

The stakes had risen dramatically. The challenge Konoha faced was far greater than in Third War.

Nara Shikaku forced a bitter smile, shaking his head.

Kumogakure, manageable. Iwagakure, also manageable. But the two strongest villages after Konoha, united—that was a different matter entirely. Not to mention the betrayal of Kirigakure and Sunagakure, villages that had long been Konoha's subordinates.

A combined force of sixty thousand Shinobi...

Forget sixty thousand Shinobi; even sixty thousand pigs would take a considerable amount of time to slaughter.

How many Shinobi could Konoha mobilize now? How many could they deploy to resist the Allied Shinobi Forces' advance?

Nara Shikaku pondered, but couldn't find an answer. Even he—didn't know Konoha's current strength.

Based on the Shinobi roster when he'd left the Hokage Tower for his assignment in the Kirigakure islands, Konoha had only seven thousand active Shinobi.

But considering the Shinobi who'd retired to pursue business ventures due to the improving living conditions, and the "hidden" Shinobi within each clan, the exact number Konoha could deploy remained unknown.

Based on current estimates, each Konoha Shinobi would have to defeat at least eight Allied Shinobi.

This was—an immense challenge for Konoha.

"Lord Hokage, what should we do now?" someone asked, their voice filled with anxiety.

"This concerns Konoha's very survival. Initiate war mobilization immediately! From this moment, Konoha is at war!" Gojo Kaigetsu stated calmly. "Relay my orders! Convene a Hokage Tower press conference in the Hokage Rock plaza!"

"Yes, Lord Hokage!"

With Gojo Kaigetsu's declaration, Konoha's vast war machine roared to life.

What did war mobilization entail?

Ninjutsu training grounds were declared open 24/7, providing continuous guidance in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu to active Shinobi, increasing their chances of survival on the battlefield.

The vast sums of money acquired from the tulip bubble were poured into military production. Shinobi tool factories sprang up across the land. Carts laden with chakra metal ore rumbled towards the production lines. Baskets filled with sharp kunai, shuriken, and short swords were produced and distributed to the Shinobi.

Unlike Kumogakure, which expected its Shinobi to purchase their own equipment, Konoha provided generously, ensuring every pocket of every Shinobi uniform was filled.

Gojo Kaigetsu, with a decisive gesture, overriding all objections, made the following decree—

Regardless of rank or position, every Shinobi would receive one hundred high-quality shuriken, ten high-quality kunai, and ten exploding tags!

Yes, twenty exploding tags per person! And more if needed!

Whether produced by Konoha itself, or by Konan, who, after much persuasion from Gojo Kaigetsu, had finally agreed to mass-produce paper exploding tags for Konoha...

Converted to peacetime prices, the equipment carried by a single Konoha Shinobi was worth over three hundred thousand ryō.

In terms of military preparedness, Konoha's Shinobi were armed to the teeth, possessing the "one-versus-eight" capability Nara Shikaku had analyzed.

And then there was the—soft capital—the bounty money. The newly enriched Hokage Tower had no intention of hoarding the profits from the four nations' bubble burst. Shared joy was better than solitary indulgence.

Shinobi mobilized for this unprecedented war received a starting stipend equivalent to the minimum payout for an A-rank mission—one hundred fifty thousand ryō per person...

During the war, additional rewards would be offered for enemy kills and completion of special missions.

But as a later participating Shinobi would say, "This one hundred fifty thousand ryō is just for our families' future. We ourselves don't need the money! We are willing to die for Konoha!"

"Loyalty!"

Overflowing, truly overflowing!

Konoha Hospital announced the suspension of treatment for minor ailments, retaining only a small staff for emergencies and critical patients.

Countless Konoha doctors, clad in white coats, donned Shinobi uniforms once more, packing their bags, preparing to head to the front lines, ready for the impending century-defining Shinobi War.

Even Uzumaki Reina, a recent intern from the Uzumaki clan, her eyes filled with grim determination, solemnly donned her Shinobi headband.

First, she drew her own blood, until her face turned pale. Then, holding the needle, she smiled at her clansmen. "For Lord Gojo—please donate your blood!"

The thick, 7.62 caliber needle pierced the skin, drawing tube after tube of Uzumaki blood, filling the blood bank to capacity.

The Shinobi World likely had no concept of blood types. As long as it contained chakra, blood could be transfused.

But Uzumaki blood, when refined, could be used to create—"Phoenix Needles" and "Senzu Beans." In dire situations, direct transfusion was even more effective than conventional medical ninjutsu.

The Hokage Tower's war mobilization spurred Konoha's construction companies into action.

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