Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra-Chapter 180: Deploying the Jinchūriki

The elite jōnin from the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth were swiftly eliminated by Jiraiya, their souls absorbed into his Soul Vessel.

With the strongest opponents taken care of, the remaining shinobi from both nations were powerless against him. Wielding the Lightning Flame Blade, Jiraiya charged into the ranks of the enemy forces. Each swing of his blade sent heads flying, reducing their numbers at a terrifying pace.

In less than half an hour, the forces of the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth were completely wiped out. Not a single one survived.

Konoha's losses were minimal in comparison—fewer than two hundred casualties, with not a single jōnin among the dead. It was an overwhelming victory.

"Jiraiya-sama, this victory is all thanks to your immense strength!"

"Long live Jiraiya-sama!"

The Konoha shinobi erupted in cheers, their voices filled with admiration and reverence for Jiraiya.

"Clean up the battlefield," Jiraiya ordered with a slight nod.

With this decisive battle won, he jumped onto a nearby rock, pulling out a brush and paper from a storage scroll. He began documenting the events of the battle.

Once he finished, he summoned an Anbu operative and handed over the report.

"Deliver this to the village immediately."

With such a significant victory, Jiraiya expected that Hiruzen Sarutobi would be forced to abandon any thoughts of peace negotiations. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

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Six Months Later

"Jiraiya-sama, urgent intelligence has arrived. The high command of the Land of Wind is in complete outrage. They're preparing to send their Jinchūriki to the battlefield in the Land of Rain."

Inside a Konoha outpost, Jiraiya sat in a high-backed chair, listening as an Anbu member reported the news.

"So, they're finally deploying their Jinchūriki." Jiraiya smirked. "For now, don't inform the village. Once the Jinchūriki actually arrives on the battlefield, then send word back."

"Yes, Jiraiya-sama!" The Anbu member bowed and withdrew.

Over the past six months, Jiraiya's leadership had earned him unwavering loyalty from his forces—far beyond what they felt for Hiruzen Sarutobi. Under his command, Konoha's forces had continuously launched offensives, striking down the Land of Earth, the Land of Wind, and even the Land of Rain. The enemy had been utterly crushed, barely able to mount any resistance.

They were now on the verge of reaching Amegakure itself.

The shinobi from the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth had suffered devastating losses, barely daring to confront Konoha forces head-on. Wherever Konoha marched, enemy forces fled before them.

Not only had Jiraiya taken large swaths of territory in the Land of Rain, but he had also seized strategic strongholds originally conquered by the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth. Now, Konoha held dominance over nearly the entire border region of the Land of Rain.

The Land of Earth and the Land of Wind had invested heavily in this war, both in manpower and resources, but they had gained nothing in return.

Jiraiya knew that these nations would not simply sit back and allow Konoha to consolidate its power. The stronger Konoha became, the greater the threat it posed to them.

However, they had no viable options. Jiraiya was simply too powerful. No jōnin, no matter how skilled, could stand against him. The only way to challenge him was to deploy Kage-level combatants.

But Kage-level shinobi were a rare and precious resource in any village. Most of them remained in their home villages, guarding against threats and maintaining stability. Sending them to the battlefield was a major risk.

Realizing that they had no other means to oppose Jiraiya, the Land of Wind had chosen a desperate measure—sending their Jinchūriki to deal with him.

This was precisely what Jiraiya had been waiting for.

If he wanted to unify the shinobi world, he needed to take control of all the Tailed Beasts. But with every village keeping their Jinchūriki under heavy guard, seizing them outright was nearly impossible. Each village had too many high-level combatants.

However, if the villages willingly sent their Jinchūriki into battle, they were practically delivering the Tailed Beasts right into his hands.

A month ago, through his system, Jiraiya had obtained a special sealing technique. This method would allow him to not only seal a Tailed Beast within himself but also extract its power, merging it into his own body for complete mastery over its abilities.

Thus, Jiraiya had been eagerly anticipating this moment.

He refused to inform the village because he knew Hiruzen Sarutobi would immediately try to de-escalate the situation. The Hokage, ever cautious, would likely choose to concede some territory to avoid an all-out war.

But Jiraiya had no intention of letting such an opportunity slip through his fingers.

Once he had captured the One-Tail, Hiruzen would have no choice but to accept the reality of the situation. By then, even if the Hokage wanted to oppose him, it would be far too late.

...

A knock at the door interrupted his thoughts.

"Come in," Jiraiya said.

The door opened, and Uchiha Raiden stepped inside.

"Jiraiya-sama, the situation at the front remains difficult. The defenses at Water Source Valley are too strong. The enemy's numbers are overwhelming. With our current forces, taking it down will be extremely difficult."

Raiden's tone was grim.

Jiraiya nodded thoughtfully. "Then put the assault on hold for now. Let the troops rest."

Water Source Valley was a vital resource point in the Land of Rain, home to vast farmlands that provided much of the region's food supply. Its proximity to Amegakure made it a crucial strategic location.

Taking it would require significant reinforcements from Konoha.

Jiraiya had already requested additional forces multiple times, but Hiruzen Sarutobi remained indecisive. He wanted the valley but feared provoking too strong a counterattack from the Land of Rain. As a result, the situation had reached a deadlock.

Jiraiya sighed. He would have to force the old man's hand sooner or later.

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