Naruto: I'm Nine-Tails and My Host is Kushina-Chapter 96 : Mist Shinobi Plan

Mist Shinobi War Camp, Land of Smoke

The Mist Shinobi forces had amassed a staggering 20,000 troops at their war camp.

Standing at the heart of the encampment were seven figures, each bearing a distinct and formidable blade—the legendary Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

Their combined strength was said to rival that of an entire nation.

Kubikiribōchō (Executioner's Blade) – Jūzō Biwa

Samehada (Shark Skin) – Fuguki Suikazan

Nuibari (Sewing Needle) – Kushimaru Kuriarare

Kabutowari (Helmet Splitter) – Jinin Akebino

Shibuki (Blastsword) – Jinpachi Munashi

Kiba (Thunder Swords) – Raiga Kurosuki

Hiramekarei (Twin Sword) – hōzuki

This time, Mist Shinobi had placed the Seven Swordsmen at the forefront, serving as the backbone of their assault.

Their strategist, Ao, stood at the center of the planning tent, his usual cautious demeanor absent. The infamous Byakugan he had obtained remained concealed beneath his headband, as if he didn't even need it.

"Hey, Ao," one of the swordsmen grinned, resting his massive blade against his shoulder. "Isn't it about time we stop playing around?"

Ao smirked. "Yes. It's time to counterattack."

Did Sarutobi Yaomaru truly believe that Mist Shinobi was some weak target? Their previous defeats had been nothing more than an act—an elaborate ruse designed to lull Konoha into a false sense of superiority.

The Mist forces had meticulously studied their enemy, identifying their commanding officer, Sarutobi Yaomaru, a man who, despite his tactical competence, had grown arrogant from his recent victories.

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And now, with additional reinforcements—Uzumaki Kushina and Uchiha Mikoto—his overconfidence had only inflated further.

The Seven Swordsmen exchanged glances before breaking into dark chuckles.

"Hey, Ao, let's get started already," Raiga muttered, gripping his twin swords eagerly. "Our blades are getting thirsty."

Ao's smirk deepened. Mist Shinobi had already prepared Konoha's grave.

Konoha War Camp

At noon the next day, the Konoha sensing division, led by Yamanaka Inoichi, was on high alert.

Suddenly, Inoichi's expression darkened. His senses detected multiple massive chakra signatures moving toward them at high speed.

"Lord Yaomaru!" Inoichi reported urgently. "From the northwest—a large Mist Shinobi force is advancing!"

Hearing this, Sarutobi Yaomaru's eyes gleamed with excitement.

"Finally," he muttered, clenching his fists. "They took the bait."

For Yaomaru, this was the moment he had been waiting for—the final confrontation. He had expected Mist Shinobi to come at them eventually. Now, he would crush them completely.

The Battle Begins

As the Mist Shinobi army marched, Ao took the lead, raising his hand in command.

"Attack! Mist Shinobi, cut down Konoha!"

"For the Mist!" The soldiers roared in unison.

Thousands of Mist Shinobi surged forward like an unstoppable wave.

Meanwhile, on Konoha's side, Kurama Clan members, Uzumaki Kushina, and others stood ready. However, this time, Kurama had given strict orders to his allies:

"Just provide minimal support. Don't go all out."

Kurama narrowed his eyes. Something about this attack felt off.

From the enemy's formation, he counted about 5,000 troops—far fewer than expected.

Even more suspiciously, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were nowhere to be seen.

Still, Sarutobi Yaomaru laughed mockingly at Ao. "Hey, Ao! Is this all you brought? A few thousand shinobi? Where's the real Mist army? Or are you planning to take on Konoha all by yourself?"

Ao only smiled.

With a silent wave of his hand, Mist Shinobi launched the first strike.

A hailstorm of shuriken and kunai rained down upon Konoha's forces, many of them carrying explosive tags.

"Good!" Sarutobi Yaomaru shouted, eyes burning with battlelust. "Counterattack!"

Konoha's forces retaliated immediately.

Earth Style: Earth Wall Jutsu!

Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!

Fire Style: Oil Fire Jutsu!

Wind Style: Breakthrough!

Jutsu clashed mid-air, detonations shaking the battlefield.

Steel clashed against steel.

Fists met flesh.

The battle erupted into full-scale chaos.

Unexpected Retreat

However, just minutes into the skirmish, Mist Shinobi suddenly retreated.

Both sides had suffered casualties, but Mist Shinobi had fallen back first.

Konoha had won this round.

Sarutobi Yaomaru scowled. "What the hell are they playing at?"

"Lord Yaomaru," Namikaze Minato spoke cautiously, "Shall we pursue?"

Yaomaru considered it but ultimately shook his head. "No. Never chase a retreating enemy blindly."

Despite his overconfidence, he still had tactical sense. He suspected a trap.

The Decisive Mission

That evening, orders arrived from Konoha's High Command.

They had discovered Mist Shinobi's main base—a small island called Forgotten Red Island between the Land of Smoke and the Land of Water.

Yaomaru's mission was clear:

Take the island. Kill or drive out every Mist Shinobi there.

This would be the decisive battle.

Reading the orders, Yaomaru smirked. "Konoha's intelligence network truly is unmatched."

At dawn, he assembled Konoha's entire army.

"My comrades! This is our final battle! We will take Red Island and crush Mist Shinobi for good!"

The army roared back: "Crush the Mist! Crush the Mist!"

Yaomaru raised his hand. "Move out!"

A Lone Voice of Dissent

Just as Konoha's forces prepared to march, a lazy voice cut through the air.

"I'm not going."

The army turned toward the speaker—Kurama, standing amidst the ranks, wearing a Chūnin vest.

Yaomaru's face darkened. "What did you just say?"

Kurama shrugged. "What if it's a trap?"

Yaomaru narrowed his eyes. He vaguely remembered this guy—the so-called "boyfriend" of that red-haired demon, Uzumaki Kushina.

Tch. What an arrogant brat.

Yaomaru dismissed the concern. "Even if it's a trap, we're too strong for it to matter. Konoha's intelligence network discovered their base. This is our chance."

Kurama sighed, arms crossed. "Doesn't matter. I'm not going to die for someone else's stupidity."

Whispers spread throughout the troops.

"Who the hell is this guy?"

"How dare he challenge Lord Yaomaru?"

Yaomaru's fury flared. "Are you disobeying orders?"

Kurama smirked. "I'm just saying, don't cry when you walk into hell."

His defiance sparked uncertainty in others.

For the first time, hesitation spread through the ranks of Konoha's army.

And in the shadows—Mist Shinobi's true trap lay in wait.

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