12dz Chapter 860 No!
Chapter 860 No!
"Yes, yes! I understand!" Lin nodded frantically in her mind, her eyes filled with admiration and reassurance as she looked at Zhang Hai. With this big brother around, this mission would definitely be fine!
However, the next second, Zhang Hai's tone changed, and he became serious.
"Rin, although your chakra reserves have improved compared to before, they are still relatively weak for a medical ninja. Have you been practicing the Spirit Transformation Technique that I taught you too much lately?"
Lin lowered her head somewhat guiltily: "I...I want to master this skill as soon as possible, so I can become more useful..."
"Haste makes waste," Zhang Hai admonished. "The Spirit Transformation Technique consumes a great deal of mental energy and chakra. You are still growing, and excessive training will only deplete your potential and even affect your basic strength. On the battlefield, survival is the only thing that matters."
Sensing Lin's frustration, Zhang Hai sighed and softened his tone: "However, since you are a medical ninja, healing alone is not enough. In this cruel ninja world, healers also need to have means to protect themselves and even kill enemies."
"After this mission is over, I will give you a few specially made prescriptions, as well as several kinds of powerful poisons that I have personally concocted. Those things do not require much chakra, and if used properly, they are enough to give even a Jonin a hard time. Consider this a gift to you."
"Poison...poison?" Lin was a little stunned, but then she understood Zhang Hai's good intentions, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. "Thank you, big brother! I will try my best!"
The exchange between their souls was completed in an instant. To outsiders, it simply appeared as if Zhang Hai nodded to Lin.
"Alright, that's enough of the small talk."
Minato Namikaze clapped his hands, his expression turning solemn and serious. He took out a detailed map of the war zone from his ninja tool pouch and laid it flat on a huge rock.
"Everyone come over here."
Minato waved, signaling everyone to gather around.
"The mission we're about to undertake will determine the course of the entire Third Shinobi World War. We'll not only have to infiltrate deep behind enemy lines, but we'll also face the most elite troops from Iwagakure." Minato drew a red line on the map, pointing directly to the key point marked "Kannabi Bridge."
"Now, let's begin the final tactical deployment. Listen carefully to every detail, because this will determine whether we come back alive."
The map spread out on the rocks was meticulously marked with dense red and blue arrows. Minato Namikaze emphasized the location of Kusagakure twice with his finger.
"As the intelligence indicates, Iwagakure did not choose a direct assault, but instead opted for a flanking maneuver. They have dispatched a ninja force of over a thousand men, who are currently launching a large-scale invasion of Kusagakure." Minato's voice was low and grave. "This is not just an ordinary invasion, but a long-planned strategic operation."
Kakashi crossed his arms, a glint of cunning flashing in his one dead-fish eye. He quickly scanned the map, pointing to the border between Kusagakure and the Land of Fire, saying, "Kusagakure has complex terrain and dense vegetation, making it a natural fortification. If Iwagakure occupies it, it's like planting a thorn in our northern gate. They'll use it as a springboard to establish an outpost, and whether they launch a surprise attack or station troops there, they can directly threaten the Land of Fire's border defenses."
“That’s right.” Minato nodded approvingly. “As expected of a Jonin, your analysis is very thorough.”
"Moreover..." Nohara Rin, who had been carefully studying the map, frowned and added, "The fact that Iwagakure was able to advance so smoothly on such a large scale without any supply disruptions shows that their logistics line is very solid. For a force of a thousand men, the consumption of food and ninja tools is enormous. Without a continuous supply, they couldn't have moved so fast."
"As Lin said, that's the crux of the problem."
Minato's gaze shifted to the marker deep within the map that spanned the Grand Canyon—the Kannabi Bridge.
"This bridge is the only fast route connecting the front lines and the rear of Iwagakure. All supplies and reinforcements must be transported through this bridge." Minato looked at the three students with an extremely solemn expression. "Our mission is to completely destroy this Kannabi Bridge."
"Destroy it?" Obito blinked. "You think you can win just by blowing up a bridge?"
“Don’t underestimate the value of this bridge, Obito.” Zhang Haiye, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, his voice sounding somewhat somber through his mask. “Once this bridge is destroyed, Iwagakure’s supply lines will be completely paralyzed. Rebuilding a bridge of this scale will take at least several months. During this time, the more than a thousand Iwagakure ninja on the front lines will become an isolated army without supplies. At that point, Konoha’s main force can shift from defense to encirclement and annihilation, completely turning the tide of the entire northern front.”
"So, this is what they call 'hitting the snake at its vital point'," Kakashi concluded coldly.
“That’s right.” Minato put away the map and began to deploy specific tactics. “Since Konoha’s main force has been transferred to support the front line of Kusagakure, the village can only spare a limited number of elite troops. Therefore, this is an extremely risky infiltration and sabotage mission.”
He looked at the three men and said, “We will adopt a two-pronged strategy. I will go directly to the front line as the main bait and firing point to attract and block as much of the main force of Iwagakure as possible, thus buying you time and space.”
"And the mission to infiltrate behind enemy lines and blow up the Kannabi Bridge..." Minato's gaze softened but was filled with trust. "I'll leave it to you, Kakashi Team. Although this is a Jonin-level mission, I have faith in your abilities."
"Are you really leaving it to us?!" Obito was both excited and a little nervous. "But... just the three of us?"
"Don't worry, we're not sending you to your deaths." Minato patted Zhang Hai on the shoulder beside him. "The Night Society will accompany you as special support until you get close to the target area. But during the final explosion phase, in order to avoid triggering a large-scale chakra sensing event, you may need to take matters into your own hands. The Night Society will be responsible for clearing out any potential powerful enemies and providing backup on the perimeter."
"In other words, we'll be operating as a group until we reach the heart of the territory. Afterwards, I'll go to the front lines, and you and Night will go to the rear." Minato looked around. "Does everyone understand?"
"understand!"
Obito and Rin answered in unison, and even Kakashi nodded.
"very good."
Minato took a deep breath, his signature sunny smile spreading across his face. He extended his right hand, palm down, and placed it in mid-air.
"This is an old tradition of our team. Before we set off, we all cheer each other on, for the success of the mission and for our safe return!"
"Go for it!"
Obito was the first to respond, placing his hand on Minato's without hesitation, his face beaming with a passionate smile. "This time, we'll show those Iwagakure guys what we're made of!"