Naruto: People are in Konoha, the system arrived 20 years earlier Chapter 071

The atmosphere in the Konoha conference room was solemn and heavy.

Sakumo sat at the head, his expression composed, while Hayato followed closely, seated on the right. The patriarchs of the five great clans were arranged on either side, each lost in their own thoughts.

Sakumo briefly explained the current situation, and then the meeting moved into the discussion of the combat plan.

The Aburame clan head stood up and meticulously detailed their previous engagements with the Sora-nin Village.

Everyone listened intently, occasionally frowning or nodding, as a tense atmosphere permeated the conference room.

After a heated discussion, everyone finally reached a consensus: the Sora-nin were cunning and possessed an array of sophisticated ninja tools powered by technology. If they couldn’t be defeated in one swift strike, there was a high possibility they would escape.

“Therefore, this battle will be a lightning war!” Sakumo’s voice was firm and powerful.

Hayato pondered for a moment, then looked up at Sakumo.

“Sensei, for this operation, I hope we can add one more person.”

Sakumo asked curiously, “Who?”

“Minato Namikaze,” Hayato replied. “He, like me, has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique. I think if he helps, our plan will be easier to execute.”

Upon hearing this, Sakumo pondered briefly before nodding in agreement: “In that case, Kenta won’t need to participate in this battle. Minato can take his place. As for Minato, you can contact him.”

Subsequently, Sakumo began to arrange for everyone to prepare the necessary supplies, making full preparations for the upcoming battle.

The meeting concluded in a tense yet orderly atmosphere. Hayato immediately rushed to Minato’s house.

Fortunately, Minato had been in the village during this time and hadn’t gone out.

Upon learning the situation, Minato agreed without hesitation.

After arranging the departure time and location with Minato, Hayato’s figure flickered. Using the Flying Thunder God Technique once more, he instantly returned to the submarine, which was quietly cruising beneath the sea.

Akira and Hiroichi were each busy with their tasks when they suddenly saw Hayato appear like a ghost, both startled.

Hiroichi was the first to break the silence, asking, “What’s going on? Why are you back already?”

Hayato waved his hand, chuckling, “It’s a long story, so I’ll make it short. Turn around and head towards the Sora-nin Village. The village has decided to strike at the Sora-nin Village, and this time, it will be a swift and decisive blow.”

Hayato then meticulously recounted the combat plan he and Sakumo had discussed in Konoha to Akira and Hiroichi.

Hiroichi exclaimed after hearing it, “I didn’t expect the Hokage to be so decisive!”

Akira, however, shook his head with a smile. “The enemy isn’t a behemoth like the other four great nations. Plus, they’ve always harbored resentment towards Konoha, attempting to seize any opportunity. For such an enemy, they must be eliminated quickly, without giving them any chance to breathe.”

On this point, Hayato and Akira held the same view. It’s not the thief you fear, but the constant worry of being targeted.

What if one night, while sleeping soundly at home, the Sora-nin suddenly launched an aerial terrorist attack? How could anyone live peacefully then?

Hiroichi seemed to want to say something more; he hesitated about Kenta.

Hayato noticed his concerns and said with a smile, “The Akimichi clan has sent people to participate in this operation; Kenta won’t be missed. Besides, he still needs to help us keep an eye on our original mission in the Land of Iron, which is equally important.”

Akira and Hiroichi exchanged glances and smiled. Thinking about it, they no longer dwelled on it.

The submarine immediately changed direction and sped towards the Sora-nin Village.

Akira gave one last reminder, “By the way, Hayato, remember to deal with those scrolls first.”

Hayato nodded, “Don’t worry, I understand.”

The two were busy in the cockpit, while Hayato returned to the main hall to neatly put away the scattered scrolls.

“Truly, plans never keep up with changes,” he murmured softly. “I should have taken them with me when I went back with Sensei earlier. It would have saved me all this trouble now.”

He had originally intended for Akira and Hiroichi to take these scrolls to the Land of Iron first, and then sell them directly in the Land of Iron once their mission was complete.

After tidying up the scrolls, Hayato found a comfortable spot in the submarine and rested.

He didn’t know how much time had passed when Akira and Hiroichi gently shook him awake.

“Wake up, Hayato, we’re here!” Their muffled voices reached Hayato’s ears, tinged with urgency.

Hayato, with drowsy eyes, slowly sat up.

He turned to look around, but peering out the submarine’s window, the outside was still a pitch-black seabed, with only the submarine’s lights shimmering faintly in the darkness.

“Where are we?”

“We took a detour, and now we’re not far from the Land of Sky,” Akira explained. “We can’t get any closer, or they’ll discover our presence. This is the safest position.”

Hayato nodded silently upon hearing this, then straightened up, slinging the bundle of scrolls he had used as a makeshift pillow.

“You two stay here and don’t move. I’m going to buy a… I got it wrong, I’m going back to the village first.”

After saying that, leaving Akira and Hiroichi looking at each other in bewilderment, Hayato used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to his home.

After storing the scrolls, he headed to Sakumo’s residence.

After a conversation with Sakumo, Hayato learned that the combat forces of each clan had already assembled and were making final preparations for battle supplies.

After all, this battle was quite rushed, unlike previous ones where there was a considerable amount of time to adjust.

“The submarine is also in position,” Hayato reported the situation to Sakumo.

Sakumo nodded, and the two headed to the assembly point together.

About half an hour later, all the chunin from each clan participating in the battle had arrived. Of course, Minato was also present.

“Hayato, Minato, how many people can you each take at once?” Sakumo looked at the two and asked.

“Three, I think,” Hayato pondered for a moment, extending three fingers.

Sakumo nodded slightly, then looked at Minato beside him.

Minato’s expression was serious.

“I can currently take four people at once.”

Sakumo nodded slightly, expressing satisfaction. He secretly rejoiced that Hayato had recommended Minato for this operation; otherwise, relying solely on Hayato, it would likely consume a lot of chakra and time.

“Then let’s begin,” he ordered.

Minato and Hayato first left their Flying Thunder God markings on the spot.

Hayato placed his left hand on the waist of a Yamanaka clan chunin. That chunin and two other chunin held hands, forming a circle, while Hayato’s right hand held a kunai with Minato’s Flying Thunder God marking.

With a whoosh, the four vanished without a trace from the scene, reappearing inside the submarine.

On the other side, sensing the location of his Flying Thunder God kunai, Minato also used the Flying Thunder God, disappearing on the spot with four Uchiha clan chunin.

Then, the two repeated this process, shuttling back and forth between Konoha and the submarine, bringing everyone into the submarine.

Suddenly, the submarine’s space became a bit cramped.

Next, according to the previous allocation plan, everyone was divided into two teams.

One team would carry out the assault mission inside the Sora-nin base; the other team would be outside the underground fortress, responsible for dealing with enemies outside the fortress and preventing any stragglers from escaping.

Soon, Hayato replicated the previous operation again, cooperating with Minato to make ten Uchiha chunin, two Yamanaka clan chunin, four Nara clan chunin, plus Sakumo—a total of nineteen people—appear inside a room within the Sora-nin base.

The remaining people, led by Akira and Hiroichi, approached the Sora-nin base from land, preparing to sandwich and encircle the enemy.