In this class, they also have Namikaze Minato, a Flying Thunder God Jutsu user, as their teacher...
If Uchiha Obito encounters any problems, Namikaze Minato can almost instantly appear, adding another uncertain factor to the plan to corrupt Obito, making it even more difficult...
Zetsu fell into thought, pondering how to temporarily remove Uchiha Obito without affecting his life?
The first step of the plan was already stuck at this point.
However, what Zetsu didn't anticipate was that while it was hesitating, the Hidden Rock side could no longer hold back.
Zetsu understood the concept that a tree standing out in the forest is bound to be blown down by the wind. It knew that Uchiha Obito might be targeted by the Hidden Rock, so the plan needed to be more careful and cautious.
But Zetsu still couldn't see through every person's heart; it hadn't detected how fearful Onoki was of the genius of the Uchiha Clan.
Fearful to the point where he would personally take action!
Within the Hidden Rock army formation.
Onoki was floating in mid-air, looking at the military map in front of him, frowning tightly, and said in a deep voice, "Konoha, they came prepared..."
"The so-called new Explosive Tags and Mines Bombs, according to the samples brought back by the Explosion Release Squad, it's already clear that Konoha has stolen our Kekkei Genkai to develop new war Ninja tools."
Kitsuchi nodded, agreeing:
"While you were attending the meeting in the Land of Iron, the Explosion Release Squad indeed encountered enemy attacks, and an entire squadron went missing without a trace. Now it should be confirmed that it's Konoha's doing."
"But, how did Konoha acquire the Kekkei Genkai of Explosion Release?"
Onoki glared at his own son, hatefully saying, "Can't you even figure this out!"
"That village holds someone like Senju Tobirama, and although the idea of seizing Kekkei Genkai sounds absurd, I'm certain Senju Tobirama must have thought about it, or even tried it!"
"Do you think Konoha, that evil village, practices self-development like the Hidden Rock with the Will of Stone?"
"Not to mention, several years ago, there were rumors that Konoha attempted to replicate Wood Release, which was not without basis."
Onoki quickly understood many things.
The reason Konoha is so confident seems to be that they inherited some kind of Kinjutsu from Senju Tobirama, making them unafraid of war.
The Kinjutsu of seizing Kekkei Genkai indeed possesses such power.
And the Mines Array has also caused many troubles for the Hidden Rock, resulting in numerous casualties.
"I understand now, father. So what do we do now?" Kitsuchi asked respectfully, his expression serious.
"Konoha must still be hiding other Jutsus, those insidious Kinjutsus left by Senju Tobirama, there will be many more..."
Onoki squinted at the map, raising his finger:
"First, have elite Earth Release ninjas form a demining unit, collectively using Earth Release to remove those concealed bombs."
"Second, be wary of the enemy's actions. This Mines attack will only be Konoha's first powerful counterattack we encounter, not the last."
"Third, spread the news that Explosion Release has been stolen by Konoha to incite anger among the village ninjas and prepare for the decisive battle!"
Kitsuchi nodded silently, noting down the plan deployed by his Tsuchikage father.
In this Hidden Rock village, there was no Tsuchikage advisor or elder equivalent to a second Tsuchikage; everything was a brick under the Tsuchikage's command, used where needed, just executing orders.
Over the years of Onoki's administration of the Hidden Rock Village, he also proved that he was a very competent Tsuchikage.
For instance now, Onoki became increasingly vigilant, starting to ponder if a second Kinjutsu was waiting for them...
Could the Mines Array be merely a bait?
Having witnessed Uchiha Madara and participated in the First Ninja World War, Onoki, who was in his prime, exhibited extremely mature qualities as a Kage.
"Father, should we inform the other villages? About the Mines' information..."
Kitsuchi tentatively asked: "According to the information sent from the Hidden Mist, it seems their battle situation isn't going very well."
Onoki sneered, waving his hand grandly: "Let them handle it themselves!"
"Kitsuchi, remember, they are not our allies but wolves who will fight us for spoils after defeating Konoha; letting them lose more troops benefits us, not harms us!"
Kitsuchi hesitated to speak but ultimately nodded.
Looting spoils is a traditional skill of the Hidden Rock village; back during the time of Second Tsuchikage Mu and Second Mizukage Hozuki Gengetsu, the two Kages separated by the Land of Thunder clashed over spoils, eventually perishing together.
It can be said that this is a kind of obsession of the Hidden Rock Village or Onoki's in particular — a teaching from his mentor.
"Don't rush to attack; let other Hidden Villages probe the way for us first..."
Onoki's eyes flickered: "But there is one thing we need to take initiative in, and that is to eliminate the genius opposite us!"
"According to information from Kakou and Higashi Shibito, Konoha has a genius named Uchiha Obito, who awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan at just over ten years old, and is proficient in the tactics and Fire Release of the Uchiha Clan, showing extraordinary potential, extremely dangerous..."
"Especially with a fiery and arrogant personality, even shouting slogans comparable to Uchiha Madara, truly remarkable."
"This brat is reported to have appeared in our battlefield, Kitsuchi, I want to personally kill him..."
Onoki's gaze was filled with ruthless killing intent:
"That toad apprentice of Sarutobi Hiruzen, and that blond kid suspected of knowing the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, let Roshi and Han deal with them!"
"I will go find Uchiha Obito and use Dust Release to reduce this future threat to the Hidden Rock Village to ashes, only then will I be at ease!"
Kitsuchi looked at his father speechlessly, sighing inwardly.
His father's phobia of the Uchiha Clan seemed to be an ailment rooted since childhood, and it might be incurable for life...
Are the geniuses of the Uchiha Clan really that intimidating?
It's not like shouting to have the bearing of Uchiha Madara will actually make one a Ninja World Asura, right?
If that's the case, then it would be too outrageous!
But Kitsuchi still dutifully nodded, adding: "Father, what about the Uchiha Aomi who is skilled in sword techniques?"
"Ignore him, as I said, he has already taken the wrong path and has no potential, at most just an enhanced version of Hatake Sakumo..."
Onoki waved his hand: "Let's move, Kitsuchi!"
Thus, the Hidden Rock's war machine, with nearly twenty thousand ninjas, rumbled into operation.
As the core, Onoki cleverly used Earth Release to avoid the delays caused by the Mines, bringing the pressure back onto the battlefield.
And most crucially.
Uchiha Obito, whom Zetsu was at a loss on how to deal with, was now being targeted by Onoki, the ruthless man of the Ninja World—
This was no longer like how in the original timeline, the Earth Release: Rock Release Collapse Jutsu used by Jonin Kakou merely crushed half of Uchiha Obito's body.
But a killing intent from the Third Tsuchikage Onoki, possessing Dust Release capable of decomposing objects into particles, along with extremely rich combat skills.
Hesitation leads to defeat!
Zetsu's moment of hesitation and indecision allowed Onoki to seize this opportunity.
While the Hidden Rock battlefield began to stir, the battle situation on the Hidden Mist side was already reaching its end.
Aomi walked from the seaside into the forest where the Hidden Mist Legion was ambushed, gazing at the still-burning flames of Amaterasu, and laughed.
On the battlefield, some elite Hidden Mist were still resisting fiercely.
The most noticeable among them were still those members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
After all, they were direct members of the Third Mizukage's Anbu, and without a situation of overwhelming anger, they remained somewhat loyal.
Aomi slowly raised his hand, half-squinting, aiming at the Ninja Blade Master wielding the Twinsword: Hiramekarei, sending out wave after wave of shockwaves...
Aomi really didn't know this person's name.
So, he will die first.
Like a cannonball, a water bullet instantly blasted his head away!